Weekend’s Best Bets in Falls Church

Get ready for the holidays with a festive weekend of fun activities including shopping and hanging out with visiting artist Sandra Hill at Stifel & Capra, catching a performance of Creative Cauldron's The Christmas Cabin of Carnaween, taking your little ones to a holiday cookie ornament decorating party, laughing the night away at Five Dollar Comedy Night and enjoying a local rock show at JV's Restaurant!

Visiting Artist at Stifel & Capra: Sandra Hill: In the Alcove Gallery on Stifel & Capra’s second floor this month is Sandra Hill, an award-winning artist working primarily in watercolors and acrylics. Recently she has been creating abstract collages and has won several awards for her work in this genre. Sandra teaches watercolor through the Arlington Artists Academy. Stop by and see Sandra's artwork.
Friday, Dec. 21, 10 a.m. - Sunday, Dec. 30, 5 p.m.; Free
260 West Broad St.; (703) 533-3557

The Christmas Cabin of Carnaween: Don't miss Creative Cauldron's signature holiday production! This delightful Irish folktale follows the journey of a tinker's child who longs for one day having a home of her own. The years go by and her dream would go unfulfilled were it not for the wee people who come to her aid on a beautiful snowy night on a hillside in Carnaween. Click here to buy tickets.
Friday, Dec. 21, 7:30 p.m. - Sunday, Dec. 23, 4 p.m.; $12-$15
410 South Maple Ave.; (571) 239-5288

Holiday Cookie Ornament Decorating: Knock holiday grocery shopping off of your "to do" list while your kids ages 12 and under decorate three cookie ornaments. Proceeds benefit Arlington Street People's Assistance Network.
Saturday, Dec. 22, 10-11 a.m.; $5
Whole Foods Market, 2700 Wilson Blvd. Arlington, VA; (703) 527-6596

Five Dollar Comedy Night: Looking for an affordable night out? Head to the City of Falls Church for the State Theatre's monthly comedy night, hosted by comic Tyler Richardson and featuring Kyle Martin, Rahmein Mostafavi, Sara Armour, Randolph Terrance, Elton Howard Jr. and Pete Bladel. Doors open at 8 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 22, 9 p.m.; $5 (plus $1 service fee)
220 N. Washington St.; (703) 237-0300

Gunsmoke and Cheap Perfume: Head to JV's Restaurant for over three hours of roots rock and alt-country from local band Gunsmoke and Cheap Perfume. Enjoy terrific vocals and much twang on guitar and pedal steel at this live show!
Sunday, Dec. 23, 9 p.m. - Monday, Dec. 24, 12:30 a.m.; No cover
6666 Arlington Blvd.; (703) 241-9504