Reduced Shakespeare Company will be back at Hylton Performing Arts Center in Manassas on Friday, Oct. 28 at 8 p.m., to entertain with a timely comedy, The Complete History of American (abridged): Election Edition!

Some 22 actors and other students from George Mason University’s School of Theater and School of Music will present the Mason Fall Musical, The Threepenny Opera, in Fairfax and Manassas in late October and early November.

Potomac Rappahannock Transportation Commission, or PRTC, will celebrate its 30th anniversary this year with a community party on Saturday, Oct. 8, between 11:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the PRTC Transit Center, 14700 Potomac Mills Road in Woodbridge.

Area residents may enjoy a fall weekend in the countryside Sept. 24-25, experiencing life on a farm today and the rich rural history of western Prince William County, during the 16th annual Farm Tour, which is free to visitors due to generous sponsors.

Prince William County Animal Shelter will host a Fall Festival on Sunday, Sept. 25, from noon to 4 p.m. The shelter is located at 14807 Bristow Road in Manassas (20112). Events include rabies clinic, nail trimming, pet adoptions, vendors, giveaways, opening of children's (animal themed) little library.

15th Annual Heritage Charity Classic 5K/2K Cancer Walk/Run/Bike will be held on Saturday, Sept. 24, beginning at 8 AM on the lawn of the Heritage Hunt Golf and Country Club in the Heritage Hunt community in Gainesville. Proceeds will be donated to the Novant UVA Cancer Center at Lake Manassas in Gainesville

For the farm tour, Evergreen Acres will have hayrides to the fields and Christmas trees, an observation beehive and produce and honey for sale. Farmer Jim Gehlsen will be available to answer any questions visitors may have about his farm.

Tina V Loves Virginia Love Fest 2016 is a musical festival with a message that will be held in the City of Manassas this Saturday, Sept. 24, from 4 to 8 p.m., on the lawn of Manassas Museum, 9101 Prince William Street.

An exhibit by the Art Guild of Clifton will be on display in The Hall at City Hall in Manassas until Oct. 3. The exhibit is open to the public Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is free to the public. The vibrant colors on all pieces are fabulous and sizes range from 8 x 10 to large canvas.

House of Mercy will hold a "BBQ & Bales" open house on Saturday, Oct. 15, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the group's business complex at 8170 Flannery Court, Manassas 20109, to celebrate donors, volunteers and staff and to encourage people to explore this dynamic organization.