Things to do in the local area this weekend

Friday, May 1
• Sleeping Beauty presented by Northern Virginia Youth Ballet (NVYB) and its affiliate school, The Academy of Russian Ballet (ARB), 8 p.m., Hylton Performing Arts Center, Manassas. International ballet stars, 35 local dancers, newly designed sets and costumes, family friendly. Tickets: http://www.hyltoncenter.org or at door. Info: visit http://www.AcademyofRussianBalletVA.com $35 f.or adults, $25 for children, seniors, and military.

• “Protecting Manassas” new exhibit debuts at Manassas Museum, 6 p.m., 9101 Prince William Street, Old Town Manassas. Fire, Rescue and Police Equipment and demonstrations. Continues until July 15.  Info: http://www.manassasmuseum.org Free..

• Honk!, musical tale of the ugly duckling, presented by Fauquier Community Theatre, at the Theatre at Vint Hill, 4225 Aiken Drive, Warrenton, VA on Fridays and Saturdays,  May 1, 2, 8, 9, 15 and 16 at 8 PM; and Sundays, May, 3, 10 and 17 at 2 PM.  Tickets: http://www.FCTstage.org $.

Saturday, May 2
5K charity run sponsored by Chapel Springs Church, 11500 New Life Way, Bristow, to benefit SERVE in Manassas, Christ in Action Disaster Relief, Manassas; and Ahki’s Shelter for Trafficked Girls in southeast Asia. Info/register: http://www.chapelsprings.org/5K

• Community Reading Festival-Manassas Reads, 9 a.m. to noon at the Harris Pavilion in Manassas. Free books, celebrity readers, therapy dogs and more.Sponsored by Prince William County Public Library System, City of Manassas and Manassas City Schools. Free.

• Woodbridge Community Choir, The Best of Broadway! concert, 8 p.m. Enjoy selections from the longest running Broadway shows, including Cats, Phantom, Les Mis, 42nd Street, The Lion King, and others. Dr. A.J. Ferlazzo Auditorium, 15941 Donald Curtis Dr., Woodbridge, Va. 22191. Free.

• “Wheels for Meals” car show, rain or shine, 9 a.m.-2p.m., at the Gainesville United Methodist Church parking lot, 13710 Milestone Court, Gainesville. Hot dogs/hamburgers/drinks for sale. Live music. eight judging classes, ranging from antiques, classics, both domestic and foreign, future classics, trucks, hot rods and motorcycles.  Virginia State Police Distracted Driving Simulator. Register on site. $20 entry fee or food donation for cars; spectators: food donation.

•Manassas Air Show, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., old and new aircraft on display, info booths, food court, in-air performances, shuttle buses, more. Manassas Mnicipal Airport. Free.

Arts Alive! 2015, family-fun arts festival noon to 4 p.m., Hylton Performing Arts Center on the Prince William Campus of George Mason University at 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas, Va. 20110. Visual and performing artists and ensembles from Prince William County and the City of Manassas. Strolling performers. Hands-on arts-related activities for children and adults. 32 indoor and outdoor performances on four stages. Food and craft vendors with items for sale on site. Co-production of the Prince William County Arts Council and the Hylton Performing Arts Center. Info: HyltonCenter.org or pwcartscouncil.org. Admission and parking free.

• Honk!, musical tale of the ugly duckling, presented by Fauquier Community Theatre, at the Theatre at Vint Hill, 4225 Aiken Drive, Warrenton, VA on Fridays and Saturdays,  May 1, 2, 8, 9, 15 and 16 at 8 PM; and Sundays, May, 3, 10 and 17 at 2 PM.  Tickets: http://www.FCTstage.org $.

Sunday, May 3
• Honk!, musical tale of the ugly duckling, presented by Fauquier Community Theatre, at the Theatre at Vint Hill, 4225 Aiken Drive, Warrenton, VA on Fridays and Saturdays,  May 1, 2, 8, 9, 15 and 16 at 8 PM; and Sundays, May, 3, 10 and 17 at 2 PM.  Tickets: http://www.FCTstage.org $.

•Woodbridge Community Choir, The Best of Broadway! concert, 3 p.m. Enjoy selections from the longest running Broadway shows, including Cats, Phantom, Les Mis, 42nd Street, The Lion King, and others. Dr. A.J. Ferlazzo Auditorium, 15941 Donald Curtis Dr., Woodbridge, Va. 22191. Free.

• Youth Orchestras of Prince William’s (YOPW)  tribute to the music of the movies concert & silent auction, 3:30-6 p.m. auction, 4 p.m. concert, Patriot High School, Nokesville.  Winners need not be present to win, but are encouraged to stay and pick up items at auction’s close.  Auction items include golf & resort packages, sports memorabilia, restaurant & performance venue gift certificates, musical instruments, lessons, CDs, etc.  Tickets: at door: Adults $10, students & seniors $6; children under 6 free.

• Help furry ones by becoming a BINGO volunteer for Save a Dog, Save a Cat (SADSAC). BINGO begins May 3 at the Elks Lodge on Minneville Rd. in Woodbridge.  Card verifier, concession server, or help with set-up or take-down. Email Sherry for details: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

Every Thursday
Year-round producer-only farmers market under the Harris Pavilion, Old Town Manassas, 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Every Thursday & Friday - April 2-Oct. 30
Take a Historic Downtown Walking Tour on Thursdays and Fridays at noon.  Costumed interpreters share stories about Historic Downtown during the Civil War and about the rebirth of the area after war and the fire. Info: http://www.manassasmuseum.org Tour .comes with price of admission to Museum.

Every Thursday through Monday
Prince William County historic sites Ben Lomond, Brentsville Courthouse and Rippon Lodge open for regular tours 11 a.m.  to 4 p.m. Sites are open Thursday through Monday.  For questions or to arrange a tour for large groups call the site.  Tours begin on the hour and are $5 per person over the age of six.  Cosed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.  Call the sites for more information.
Rippon Lodge Historic Site, 15520 Blackburn Road, Woodbridge, VA 22192, 703-499-9812.
Brentsville Courthouse Historic Centre, 12229 Bristow Rd., Bristow, Va. 20136, 703-365-7895
Ben Lomond Historic Site, 10321 Sudley Manor Dr, Manassas VA 20109, 703-367-7872.

Every Day
Prince William Forest Park Visitors Center, 18100 Headquarters Rd, Triangle VA 22172, off Joplin Rd. (VA 619), open sunrise to sunset. The visitor center is closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years holidays. Info: 703-221-4706 or http://www.nps.gov/prwi Fee.

Every Saturday
Year-round Farmers market, Parking Lot B. across the tracks from the Harris Pavilion, Old Town Manassas, 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.