Weekend Guide 5/6 to 5/8

This weekend marks one of the earliest signs of summer in Vienna: the return of t

Its kickoff this weekend will include "giveaways every hour, hula hoop contest with prizes, $25 in strawberries for the best strawberry recipe, and more," says Sarah Jane Brady, the co-market volunteer manager. 

You can stay posted this year with the market's new Facebook page, which gave away the biggest market news this year: "Fresh homemade donuts and crepes are back!"

The market runs from 8 a.m. to noon, in the caboose parking lot at Mill and Church Streets NE.

Our other picks for the weekend are below. Did we miss your event?  Add it in the comments below or e-mail it to erica.hendry at patch.com

FRIDAY

"Nunsense"
Where: 126 Cherry St SE
When 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at The Community Center.
Why Go: It's your last chance to see this Vienna Theatre Company production!
Price: Tickets are $12 for seniors and students, $14 for adults and are available here.

: "It's All About Color"
Where:  513 Maple Ave W
When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday
Why Go: Rain is forecasted for Friday evening and all day Sunday. Spend some time indoors exploring the work of 20 local artists.

Neil Innes
When: 7 to 8:30pm
Where: , 227 Maple Ave E
Why Go: From their website, "Neil is an English writer and performer of comic songs, best known for his collaborative work with Monty Python, and for playing in the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band and later The Rutles."
Pricing: Tickets are $15.

SATURDAY

Flint Hill Elementary Falcon 5k/Fun Run
When: 8 a.m.
Where: , 2444 Flint Hill Rd
Why Go: The Flint Hill PTA brings this race back for its second year in a course that takes runners through the rolling hills of surrounding neighborhoods and back to the school for the finish line. Race Packet Pickup and late registration is on Friday from 10 a.m. to noon at Whole Foods Vienna, or 4 to 6:30 p.m.at Flint Hill Elementary School. You can also register or pick up your packet from 6:45 to 7:45 a.m. on the day of the race, where there will be a rock and roll warmup. The race begins at 8 a.m., and the Fun Run begins at 8:45 a.m. on school grounds.There will be an awards ceremony and post-race refreshments. Age groups awards for the 5K include top two finishers: 8-and-under, 9-10, 11-12, 13-15, 16-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+, for each gender.
Pricing: For kids 14 and under, it's $15 for first child and $10 for all other children after that. Adults are $30. See the run's website for more information.

Yard Sale
When: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: 510 Kingsley Rd SW, Vienna
Why Go: The multi-home sale says "Massive yard sale, too much to list." Items include skis, pictures, colored glass, home decor and more.
Pricing: Free to go, prices vary. For more information call 703-851-1313 or e-mail N.VOLPE8@VERIZON.NET.

Grand Opening of MyEyeDr's new location
When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: 401 Maple Ave W
Why Go: You'll meet the doctors behind the business, and get eye exams, consultations and assistance with eyewear purchases. There will also be a magician, balloon twister, face painter and sand art for the kids, along with Starbucks and cupcakes.
Pricing: Free

Green Hedges Dragon Fest
When: 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: , 415 Windover Ave NW
Why Go: An obstacle course, jousting, games, prizes and face painting, plus sunny skies. Need we say more?
Pricing: Free to enter. Tickets for food and games start at $1. For more information contact Deirdre10025@yahoo.com.

SUNDAY

Free Mother's Day Brunch
When: 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
Where: , 1860 Beulah Rd
Why Go: From the website, "All women in the community are invited to attend this free and fun breakfast just to say THANKS on Mother's day.   You will be served a wonderful breakfast to just enjoy."
Pricing: Free