DC, NoVA Weekend Events: Water Lantern Festival, Otakon

WASHINGTON, DC — Looking for something to do this summer weekend in Northern Virginia and DC?

Patch has you covered with a roundup of local events happening Friday, Aug. 6 through Sunday, Aug. 8. This weekend includes concerts like the Hella Mega Tour, Bruno Mars, Darn Good Music Festival, Jimmy Buffett and more. Other highlights are the Otakon anime convention, Middleburg Sidewalk Sale, Water Lantern Festival and last days of the Citi Open.

When heading out this weekend, be aware of recent changes to mask policies. DC is requiring anyone 2 and older to wear a mask in indoor public places. Virginia is recommending but not requiring masks in indoor public places.

Below is the roundup of events this weekend. You can also view and post events on your local Patch calendar or neighbor post page.

Friday, Aug. 6

• Otakon, Washington, DC (through Aug. 8)
• Middleburg's 15th Annual Summer Sidewalk Sale (through Aug. 8)
• Go Go Battle of the Bands 3-Day Festival, Washington, DC (through Aug. 8)
• Citi Open, Washington, DC (through Aug. 8)
• Bruno Mars at MGM National Harbor (through Aug. 7)
• Fredericksburg Agricultural Fair, Fredericksburg (through Aug. 8)
• International Gem & Jewelry Show, Chantilly
• Peach Fuzztival, Bluemont (through Aug. 8)
• Leesburg First Friday, Leesburg
• Old Town 1st Friday Event - Dog Days of Summer at Doug's Deli, Manassas
• Circus Vazquez, Tysons (through Aug. 16)
• Summer on the Green Concert Series, Vienna
• Mosaic Skateland, Fairfax (through Sept. 12)
• UniverSoul Circus, National Harbor, MD (through Aug. 22)
• Strawberry Picking - Yankey Farms, Nokesville (through Aug. 31)
• Capitol Riverfront Friday Night Concert Series, Washington, DC

Saturday, Aug. 7

• Darn Good Music Festival, Centreville (through Aug. 8)
• Jimmy Buffett at Jiffy Lube Live, Bristow
• Water Lantern Festival, National Harbor, MD
• The Dog Games at Barkhaus, Alexandria
• Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons at The Anthem, Washington, DC
• Loudoun Mini Athletes' Tri, Ashburn
• Brad Williams at The State Theatre, Falls Church
• Helping Hands 4 the Homeless Annual Car Show, Stafford
• Trucks and Tunes Block Party, Vienna
• Black Owned Business Showcase at Springfield Town Center, Springfield
• Family Picnic Day, Reston
• 1964: The Tribute at The Birchmere, Alexandria
• Movie Night on the Plaza at Tysons Corner Center, Tysons
• Washington Spirit vs. Portland Thorns, Leesburg
• SummerSounds Concert Series - Lil' Maceo Kareem Walkes, Manassas
• Fredericksburg Area Iris Society - Annual Iris Sale, Fredericksburg
• Potomac River Sunset Yoga, Stratford
• Community Day at One Word Community Church, Woodbridge
• Whiskey Neat Outdoor Concert at Jammin Java, Vienna

Sunday, Aug. 8

• Hella Mega Tour, Washington, DC
• FREE Music in the Parks + Kona Ice at Burke Lake Park, Fairfax Station
• Oakton Day in the Park, Oakton
• Live Music with Scott Clark at Breaux Vineyards, Purcellville
• Twilight Yoga on the Dock, Reston
• The Toptones Beatles Tribute at Jammin Java, Vienna