The Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton, Virginia will open its galleries and studios for extended hours on Black Friday, Nov. 28, from 10am-7pm, offering a free, fun and festive alternative to a day at the mall. Instead of standing in lines, come and explore the art work of nearly 100 of the area’s most prominent artists; participate in interactive demonstrations; and find unique artisan gifts—all while supporting local artists in your community.
This annual event is full of free activities, events, and experiences for you to enjoy with your friends and family, such as:
- Holiday Sing-A-Long & Tree Lighting
Gather around our tree and spread holiday cheer with music and song! Ceremony begins at 5:45pm after the sun sets in the Rizer Pavilion. - Fire Pits with S’mores & Free Hot Cider
Warm-up next to our outdoor fire pits, while you make s‘mores and enjoy hot cider! - Doughnuts with Santa
Presented by Mestey Films Productions, join Santa and his helpers for a special holiday experience. Participants will enjoy two doughnuts and a choice of juice or coffee while Santa and his elves read a classic Christmas story and lead a fun-filled family sing-a-long. Parents are encouraged to bring their cameras for those special photos! $20 for children & adults. - Kid’s Activities: “Stay, Create!”
Young artists can get creative with fun make-and-take art projects while parents browse the diverse art galleries of the Workhouse. Suggested donation of $5 per child for this activity, which supports Workhouse arts, education, and history programs. - Holiday Ballroom Dance
Bring your dancing shoes and a partner to this free holiday ballroom dance from 4-5pm! No experience is necessary and all ages are welcome to twirl around the dance floor. A short lesson/demonstration will be provided by our resident Ballroom instructor Cookie Bell! - “This Side’s For You” Cooking Demonstrations
Join Chef Kathleen Linton in our Culinary Classroom for lessons in how to create tasty holiday-themed side dishes. - Art of Movement Demonstrations and Workshops
Get on the move in Building W-11 with free classes and demos in Hula, Lei-Making, Surfset (Indoor Surfing Fitness), Bodyblade, Pilates, Yoga and more! All ages and abilities are welcome.
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The Montgomery County Women’s Chorus will present a concert to benefit the Betty Ann Krahnke shelter for survivors of domestic violence. 100% of ticket sales (less any online processing fees) will go to the shelter.
The concert will take place at 3:30 pm on Sunday, May 18th at Darnestown Presbyterian Church, located at 15120 Turkey Foot Rd in Gaithersburg. Tickets are $35 and may be purchased at https://www.mocosings.org/events-1/nocturnes-and-lullabies-benefit-concert.
The program, Nocturnes and Lullabies, spans numerous centuries and genres, and includes beloved favorites from Johannes Brahms, Leonard Bernstein, and Billy Joel, among many others. We’ll be joined by three of the DMV’s premiere professional instrumentalists – Cara Dailey, flute, Matthew Maffett, viola, and Rachel Flicker, piano.
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