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By Prince William Living
Happy New Year! On tap this weekend: a play, a vineyard run, a jigsaw puzzle exchange, an artists reception and awards ceremony, a new year gala, dog adoption day, and ice skating (weather permitting). There’s something for everyone! Don’t Miss Out!
Ice Skating
Weather permitting, you can ice skate at both Harris Pavilion and Stonebridge at Potomac Town Center! Check their websites for hours. Harris Pavilion, 9201 Center Street Manassas | Stonebridge at Potomac Town Center, 14900 Potomac Town Place, Woodbridge
Castaways Theatre Production of Shoah
Shoah is another word for the Holocaust and means catastrophic upheaval. The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum defines the Holocaust as “the systematic, state-sponsored persecution and murder of approximately six million European Jews by the Nazi regime and its collaborators in the years leading up to and during World War II.” The stage adaptation of Lanzmann’s documentary highlights his interviews and reflections from survivors, witnesses, and perpetrators. Tickets: castawaystheatre.org. Friday, Jan. 5, 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 6, 7:30 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 7, 2 p.m. | Dr. A.J. Ferlazzo Building, 15941 Donald Curtis Drive, Woodbridge. Additional performances next weekend.
5k Vineyard Run with Soleful Run
Puzzling with a Purpose
Like jigsaw puzzles? Head to Potomac Library to exchange puzzles with fellow enthusiasts. Saturday, Jan. 6, 12:30 to 2 p.m. | Potomac Library, 2201 Opitz Blvd., Woodbridge
“Off the Wall” Open House & Awards Ceremony
The highly anticipated Off the Wall competition returns for its 20th year! Each year the area high school students are invited to share their talent by participating in a high school art exhibit and competition presented by ARTfactory. The competition encourages student expression and creativity in a professional setting. The exhibit includes student work in the following categories: Art & Technology, Painting/Drawing, Poetry, Wearable Art, and Photography! Awards will be announced at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 6, 2 to 4 p.m. | ARTfactory, 9419 Battle Street, Manassas
McCall Studio’s 6th Annual New Year Gala
Celebrate New Year’s 2024! Reserve your tickets now for McCall Studio Gallery’s NEW YEAR Red Carpet Gala! Festivities: NEW YEAR ART SHOW! Opening, plus Poetry Readings by local poet (and Prince William Living‘s own) Katherine Gotthardt and live music by local musician B. Slaymaker! Plus, an event guest speaker artist! A portion of the event proceeds will help a local nonprofit and the arts. Saturday, Jan. 6, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. | McCall Studio Gallery, 9409 Battle Street (blue middle door), Manassas
Pups and Pints/Vendors/Dog Adoption Day
Come let your fur babies socialize while enjoying a cold pint and doing a little shopping from Love Bites and Dog is Good. Pairing this event with Operation Paws for Homes, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization devoted to the rescue, rehabilitation and placement of dogs and cats who have overcome great odds and deserve wonderful, caring forever homes. Adoptable dogs on site! Sunday, Jan. 7, 2 to 5 p.m. | Ornery Beer Company, 8120 Flannery Court, Manassas
Want to know what else is going on? Visit our Events Calendar. Have events of your own to submit? Email calendar@princewilliamliving.com.
These events are current as of the time we receive the information. While we make every attempt to be accurate, please check with the event sponsor or hosting organization prior to attending any event. Prince William Living is not responsible for event schedule changes or group policies.
