Fun Fridays, 7/11

Looking for something to do in the DC area this weekend? Look no further. Every Friday, I’ll highlight area events that sound interesting and fun. I find that the best resources are the “Extra” sections in The Washington Post; I’ve highlighted one event per day, but you can click on the links to see the full list. Enjoy! 

DC
Friday, 7/11
CLASSIC JAZZ CONCERT, by the Joshua Bayer Quartet. 5-8:30 p.m., National Gallery of Art, Sculpture Garden, Seventh Street and Constitution Avenue NW. Free. 202-289-3360. 
Saturday, 7/12
TREE PLANTING, participants help members of Casey Trees plant trees to help beautify the city; tools, training and refreshments provided. 9 a.m.-noon, Ward 3 Memorial Grove, 36th Street and Massachusetts Avenue NW. Free; reservations required. 202-833-4010, Ext. 109 or http://www.caseytrees.org.  
Sunday, 7/13
PARK TOUR ON HORSEBACK, for those 12 and older, a National Park Service ranger leads a one-hour ride along a creek. 11 a.m., Rock Creek Park Horse Center, 5100 Glover Rd. NW. $35, reservations by credit card required. 202-895-6070 or 202-362-0017.  (Image: Rock Creek Park)

ALEXANDRIA/ARLINGTON
Friday, 7/11
GADSBY’S LANTERN TOURS, for age 5 and older, 30-minute tours of the historic tavern and hotel, led by a costumed guide. 7-10 p.m. Fridays, Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, 134 N. Royal St., Alexandria. $5, registration required. 703-838-4242 or http://www.gadsbystavern.org.
Saturday, 7/12
ALEXANDRIA FARMERS MARKET, meat, dairy products, fish, fruit and vegetables, sponsored by the city. 5:30-10:30 a.m. Saturdays, Market Square, 301 King St., Alexandria. 703-838-5006 or 703-838-4343.  
Sunday, 7/13
ARLINGTON DANCE THEATRE, performance, sponsored by Arlington Cultural Affairs. 8 p.m., Lubber Run Amphitheatre, North Second and North Columbus streets, Arlington. Free. 703-228-1850, 703-228-6966 or http://www.arlingtonarts.org.

FAIRFAX COUNTY
Friday, 7/11
FAIRFAX SWING CONCERT, outdoors, by Swing Speak. 7:30-8:30 p.m., Royal Lake Park, 5344 Gainsborough Dr., Fairfax. Free. 703-324-7469. 
Saturday, 7/12
RESTON FESTIVAL, Reston’s 44th birthday celebration, live entertainment, activities for kids, crafters, business booths, food vendors and more. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday, Reston Town Center, 11900 Market St. Admission, free. 703-435-7989 or http://www.restonfestival.com. 
Sunday, 7/13
HOOTIE AND THE BLOWFISH CONCERT,8 p.m., Wolf Trap National Park, Filene Center, 1551 Trap Rd., Vienna. In-house, $40; lawn, $28. 703-255-1868 or http://www.wolftrap.org. 

MONTGOMERY COUNTY
Friday, 7/11
HISTORIC HOMES LECTURE, Elizabeth Smith Brownstein, a television researcher, producer and author, gives a slide presentation and lecture, “If This House Could Talk: Historic Homes, Extraordinary Americans,” about 28 of the most significant homes in the United States. 1:30 p.m., Friendship Heights Village Center, 4433 S. Park Ave., Chevy Chase. Free. 301-656-2797. 
Saturday, 7/12
LIBRARY USED-BOOK SALES, sponsored by the Friends of the Library. 9 a.m., Potomac Library, 10101 Glenolden Dr., 240-777-0690; 9 a.m., Germantown Library, 19840 Century Blvd., 240-777-0110. Admission, free. Most hardback books, $1; most paperback books, 50 cents.  
Sunday, 7/13
CHILDREN’S MUSIC PROGRAM, for children of all ages with an adult. Children’s entertainer Alden Phelps plays guitar and sings humorous songs, including “My Mommy’s a Pirate” and “Chocolate Pie”; plus interactive games and challenges; part of the Second Sundays series of summer concerts; bring a blanket or chairs or sit on the grass; sponsored by the Wheaton Urban District and Wheaton Arts and Entertainment District. 1-3 p.m., Wheaton Triangle, on the grass by the parking lot, Grandview Avenue and Reedie Drive. Free. 240-777-8115.