Food + dancing? Sounds like a great festival to us.| Photo via Flickr
Celebrate Latin American culture at the Manassas Latino Festival on Saturday, Sept. 27, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Enjoy live music, dance performances, and a wide variety of traditional foods highlighting the community’s heritage. Admission to this event is free.
Events
Events
Monday, Sept. 15
Basic Bicycle Maintenance Workshop with Bike Loudoun | 6-7 p.m. | Rust Library, Leesburg | Free | Learn bike maintenance essentials, from lubricating your chain to fixing a flat, guided by an experienced mechanic.
Tuesday, Sept. 16
Atlanta Braves at Washington Nationals | 1:05 p.m. | Nationals Park, Washington, DC | $16+ | Catch the Atlanta Braves take on the Washington Nationals as the season heads into its final stretch.
Wednesday, Sept. 17
Author Event: Meet + Greet with Karina Yan Glaser | 4:30-6 p.m. | Old Town Books 130 South Royal Street, Alexandria | Free | Meet the beloved middle-grade author behind the Vanderbeekers series. She’ll be signing books and sharing details about her new historical novel, “The Nine Moons of Han Yu and Luli.”
Friday, Sept. 19
Chillin’ on Church | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | Vienna Town Green, Vienna | Free | Along historic Church Street, savor local drinks, enjoy live music, and participate in other family-friendly activities.
BBQ + Barrels | 7-10 p.m. | Nationals Park, Washington, DC | $70+ | Sip and savor 100+ varieties of whiskey while enjoying barbecue and live music.
There’s a new tennis + pickleball store coming to town. | Photo by NOVAtoday
Coming Soon
A new tennis and pickleball store is coming to Arlington. Pete Poggioli, of Capital Stringing + Tennis, is opening the first brick-and-mortar location for Capital Tennis and Pickle. Previously operating out of his own property, he’s now bringing a storefront to Wilson Boulevard. We’ll be sure to update you when it opens.
Art
Hey now, you’re a rock star. To celebrate the 25th anniversary of “Shrek,” this movie will be screened as part of the Washington West Film Festival in Fairfax County. Check out the rest of the schedule and get your tickets here. There will also be a live concert on Saturday, Oct. 11 — headlined by Smash Mouth, the iconic band behind the hit “Shrek” soundtrack. (FFXnow)
Biz
Lost Boy Cider is listed for sale for $1.5 million according to listings on BizQuest, BizBuySell, and LoopNet; however, the listings have all been removed. The current facility at 317 Hooffs Run Dr. in Alexandria was opened in 2019. (ALXnow)
Mansion Monday
Fit for royalty, this Great Falls home evokes the charm and grandeur of a European castle, blending elegant design with modern luxury. See for yourself.
Announced
Move over, Thin Mints, we’re saving our money for boxes of Exploremores — Girl Scouts of the USA’s newest cookie. The rocky road ice cream-inspired sandwich cookie will debut in 2026. Sign up to be the first to know when they hit the market in NOVA.
Sports
$231.56. That’s the average cost of a tailgate experience at a Washington Commanders game, according to Oddspedia. To find this price tag, the study conducted a tailgating play-by-play, including the costs of parking at Commanders Field and food + drinks for four people.
Watch
The destination is set for “The White Lotus” Season 4, and it’s looking very French. Filming hasn’t started yet, so there’s plenty of time to enroll in a crash course of the language — or, you could start planning your watch party meals with Tous Les Jours. (Deadline)
Trending
There she is. Miss New York, Cassie Donegan, was crowned Miss America 2026 on Sunday, Sept. 7. Donegan earned more than $50,000 in scholarships, and is the eighth Miss New York to win Miss America. In case you were wondering, Miss Virginia last won in 2020. (People)
Pets
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Get ready for the Caps to take the ice this season. | Photo via Wikimedia Commons
Whether you’re a sports fanatic — or just look good in red and white — when it comes to athletics, NOVA has no shortage of teams to support. Our city is home to some of the most loyal fans in the country; become one of them with this guide to everything you need to know about NOVA sports.
🏒 Washington Capitals (NHL) | Est. 1974
This hockey team is a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference. The team also has two minor league affiliate teams: the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League (AHL) and the South Carolina Stingrays of the ECHL.
Opened in 1997 as the MCI Center, the venue adopted its current name, Capital One Arena, in 2017. Before this, the team played at Capital Centre in Landover, Maryland.
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