This Weekend in Manassas Park: A Concert, Holiday Marketplace, Living History and More

By Greg Hambrick

Holiday Market. The ghostly spirits are behind us. Next stop: holiday spirits. The Holiday Marketplace includes holiday decorations, jewelry, art, crafts and a silent auction. Proceeds support patient care at Novant Health centers in Prince William and Haymarket. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. 8650 Sudley Road, Manassas.

See and Hear. The Manassas Symphony Orchestra begins its 21st season with a unique collaboration with Manassas area schools. “Arts for Everyone” includes performances paired with visual artwork from students, along with a finale performed with the Osbourn High School Concert Choir. $20 (discounts for seniors, teachers), free admission for children. 7:30 p.m. Friday. Hylton Performing Arts Center, 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas.

Vampires in November. The main man of the Halloween season has not left the building…yet. Prince William Little Theatre’s “Dracula” continues this weekend. $15 (discounts for children, seniors). 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. on Sunday. Hylton Performing Arts Center, 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas.

Living History. The Civil War returns to Chantilly this weekend with Living History Day: Civil War at Walney. The Virginia 42nd Infantry will bring the period to life with stories of the Machen family’s wartime experiences. Free. 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday. Ellanor C. Lawrence Park, 5040 Walney Road, Chantilly. See the complete Fairfax County Parks schedule.

Night After Night. There’s a little more spook left in 2013, which means an extra helping of cabaret at the Workhouse Arts Center. A Haunted Cabaret: The Music of Nevermore and More continues with performances Thursday and Friday. That will be followed with shows Saturday and Sunday of Broadway Biography — Based on a True Story, with Broadway songs based on actual events. Prices and times vary. Thru Sunday. Workhouse Arts Center, 9601 Ox Road, Lorton.

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