Film viewing, concert going, museum openings and Fall for the Book are on the docket this month. Take a peek at these top 10 events happening around Northern Virginia this month.
Old Lucketts Winter Market
Northern Virginia’s popular holiday market is opening again this year from Nov. 19-Dec. 20, where you can deck the halls with all types of decor along different holiday themes. // 42350 Lucketts Road, Leesburg
Alexandria Film Fest
Though it won’t be in person this year, the Alexandria Film Fest is on in a virtual format. Take in everything from independent films ranging from comedies to drama and animation films, plus there will be Q&As with some of the filmmakers. // Online from Nov. 12-15
Hamilton the Musical Tour
Take a tour of Mount Vernon and see how the themes of Hamilton the Musical fit in with Washington’s life at Mount Vernon. A sing-a-long is optional during this hour-long tour. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. // 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Alexandria
Grand Opening of the National Museum of the U.S. Army
What better day to open the area’s newest museum honoring the military than Veterans Day. Decades in the making, the National Museum of the U.S. Army at Fort Belvoir will open its doors for the first time to visitors so they can take in the history going back to 1775. // 1775 Liberty Drive, Lorton
Because by Mo Willems
Partnering together, Hylton Performing Arts Center and the Prince William County Library System are bringing a new world of storytelling to children with the Hylton at Home Story Corner, this month featuring New York Times bestselling author and illustrator Mo Willems–he who has been occupying our and our children’s doodling time. Because takes children on a virtual journey of a young girl’s journey to the stage through her determination, imagination and a bit of magic. // Streaming on the Hylton Center and Library’s social media channels at 10:30 a.m. on the third Saturday of the month
Outdoor Concerts at State Theatre
Stadium shows may not have happened this summer but the State Theatre is bringing the next best thing with outdoor concerts from Mother’s Little Helper (Rolling Stones tribute band) on Nov. 5, The 19th St. Band on Nov. 6, Jameson Green on Nov. 8 and a handful more throughout the month. // 220 N. Washington St., Falls Church
Bibliophiles can rejoice knowing Fall for the Book will happen this year, albeit virtually. Due to the new format, authors from all over including headliners Rainbow Rowell and Tommy Orange, and seats are not limited so you can jump in on any of the events, plus there is #FallfortheBook Fridays at noon throughout the upcoming months.
Paula Poundstone at The Birchmere
Stand-up comedian, author and frequent panelist on NPR’s Wait Wait … Don’t Tell Me, Paul Poundstone will take the stage at The Birchmere Nov. 13 and 14 for a night. Her spontaneity leaves anything up for grabs no matter the night you attend. // 3701 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria
Couples Therapy: A Comedy Show
Let’s be honest, don’t we all need a bit of therapy after the year we’ve had? This may not be a clinically licensed show but you’ll laugh at the topics to include love, dating, singles, married life and sex led by comdeian Rahmein Mostafavi. // 227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna
The November schedule for the drive-in is a list of blockbusters with Fast and The Furious (Nov. 8), Secret Life of Pets (Nov. 14), Pitch Perfect (Nov. 14), The Grinch (Nov. 15), 42 (Nov. 21), Love Actually (Dec. 5) and many more throughout the month. Food trucks on site every night. // 5001 Eisenhower Ave.
