By Prince William Living
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This Wednesday comes during what is another short work week for many of us! Here are some of the local events happening this first weekend of 2020.
Roller Skating
Come skate for the holidays. Surprise guest appearances from the special characters at Skate N Fun Zone. Wednesday, Jan. 1; Thursday, Jan. 2; Friday, Jan. 3, 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. each day | Skate N Fun Zone, 7878 Sudley Road, Manassas
For Kids
Have the kids been climbing the walls over winter break and need something to do besides video games? Drop the kids off for a fun-filled morning of DIY’ing at AR Workshop-Bristow. The hand-crafted projects you can choose from are kid-friendly and will leave them feeling accomplished as they head into the New Year. Thursday, Jan. 2, 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. | AR Workshop-Bristow, 10290 Bristow Center Drive, Bristow
Movie Parties
It’s the Footloose movie party at Alamo Drafthouse & Cinema! Nothing can beat Kevin Bacon’s original star-making turn as Ren McCormack, the original city-slicker dropped into a small town where it’s illegal to dance. Thursday, Jan. 2, 7:20 p.m. | Alamo Drafthouse & Cinema, 15200 Potomac Town Place, Woodbridge
On Jan. 5, Whovians across the nation can gather at their local cinema to see the Doctor Who Season 12 premiere episode, followed by an exclusive early unveiling of the new season’s second episode. After the feature content, for the first time ever, audiences will be treated to a live Q&A with Thirteenth and current Doctor Jodie Whittaker and companions Tosin Cole and Mandip Gill. This fan experience will be transmitted live from The Paley Center in New York. Sunday, Jan. 5, 2:00 p.m. | Regal Virginia Gateway Stadium 14 & RPX, 8001 Gateway Promenade Place, Gainesville
Enjoy a cup of tea with the March sisters of Little Women. Your ticket includes three cups of tea and teatime treats. Sunday, Jan. 5, 3:00 p.m.| Alamo Drafthouse & Cinema, 15200 Potomac Town Place, Woodbridge
The Arts
Celebrate 2020 and the new decade at McCall Gallery’s 3rd Annual New Year Ball. Walk the red carpet of the diverse media arts with your New Year best for a chance to win a prize this new decade! Enjoy the debut of the 2020 ART SHOW, featuring never-seen D. McCall diverse art and fine photos. Local artist Kelly Haneklau’s diverse art and fine photos will also be featured. Tickets available here. Saturday, Jan. 4, 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. | McCall Studio Gallery, 9409 Battle Street (blue middle door), Manassas
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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.
