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Events at the Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton.As the summer nights start to get cooler and the kids start buying back-to-school supplies, many of us want to hold onto all the summer fun just a little longer. Summer is still going strong at the Workhouse, and this weekend there is a final chance to bring the family out for a free open-air summer concert. The last of the Mount Vernon Nights summer concert series will be held this Saturday, August 25 at 7pm, featuring Alexandria Kleztet, a creative and exciting musical group that combines the sounds of Jewish music and jazz. Over the weekend, there is also one last chance to check out a …
The Workhouse will be full of fun and laughter with four comedy shows this weekend. Alex Moore, Brian Kerns and Adam Dodd of the Jokeslingers Comedy Tour are performing Friday and Saturday, August 17 and 18, at 8 and 10 p.m. Come out and join them in the hysterics that live stand-up comedy is sure to provide. Previous comedy nights have sold out, so reserve your seat early. If comedy isn’t your thing, how about cooking lessons at the Chef’s Table? You'll work side by side with your date, as our instructor teaches the easy yet impressive techniques behind a menu of dishes designed to inspire …