PWC Sidequests
This week: Mariachis Tequila & Taco Festival, the Manassas Vintage Market, and an outdoor 90s/early-00s cover set at NOVA LIVE. ͏
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Make the weekend feel close. ✨
Manassas is carrying the weekend: tacos and mariachi, a free vintage browse, and plenty of guitar-forward live music. Add a library stop or market run if you’re keeping things local around Prince William County.
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In this issue
- ⭐ Top Picks
- 📰 Around PWC
- 📍 More Things To Do
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⭐ Top Picks
Things worth leaving home for
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Mariachis Tequila & Taco Festival 2026
Mariachis’ annual ticketed fiesta pairs tequila sampling and expanded taco options with mariachi bands, DJs, street food, and mechanical-bull rides. A lively choice for groups, with activities noted for both kids and adults.
| 📅 Saturday, Jul 25 · 4:00 PM |
| 📍 Mariachis Tequileria & Restaurant, Manassas |
| 💰 Starting @ $10 |
More info →
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Manassas Vintage Market
Browse vintage clothing, jewelry, art, and custom crafts at this Historic Downtown market. Free entry makes it an easy Sunday browse for thrift-minded shoppers, collectors, or anyone who prefers a good find to another mall lap.
| 📅 Sunday, Jul 26 · 12:00 PM |
| 📍 Prince William Street Commuter Lot, Manassas |
| 💰 Free |
More info →
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Uncle Jesse
NOVA LIVE’s outdoor theYARD stage gets a dose of 90s and early-00s cover-band nostalgia. Expect Blink-182, Green Day, and No Doubt in the mix—best suited to anyone who still owns, or misses, a flannel.
| 📅 Friday, Jul 24 · 6:30 PM |
| 📍 NOVA LIVE, 20109 Discovery Blvd, Manassas, VA 20109, United States, Manassas |
| 💰 Free |
Details & tickets →
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📰 Around PWC
What’s happening locally
Manassas Road Work: Godwin Drive and Nokesville Road Closures Start Today
VDOT culvert work is bringing closures and intermittent delays at Godwin Drive and Nokesville Road through August 14. It’s a useful heads-up for Manassas drivers building extra time into daily routes or weekend errands.
Potomac Local News — Manassas →
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A Few Good MENtors Opens Enrollment for New Mentoring Program Launching this September
A Few Good MENtors is seeking male mentors and young men ages 8 to 18 for a school-year program centered on character, leadership, and brotherhood. The September launch creates a new local option for families and residents looking to get involved as mentors.
Prince William Living →
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Prince William County Ranked Top In The Nation For Digital Innovation
Prince William County ranked first among governments of its size in an annual assessment of how local governments use technology. The recognition puts a local spotlight on how county services and systems are being delivered digitally.
Patch — Manassas →
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📍 More Things To Do
Worth a look this week
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Farmers Market (Saturdays)
Prince William Street Commuter Lot, Manassas · Free
Fresh produce, flowers, foods, and local goods from 100+ vendors; live bands weather permitting.
Details →
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Summer Concert Series: Metallica Tribute 🎸
9925 Discovery Blvd, Manassas, VA, United States, Virginia 20109, Manassas · Free
A full day of live music ending with Hardwired’s Metallica tribute set. Admission is free.
Details →
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Unearth a Story with Master Gardeners!
Manassas City Library, Manassas · Free
Master Gardeners bring information, puzzles, activities, a scavenger hunt, and a dinosaur reading list.
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Spooky Hoop
Manassas City Library, Manassas · Free but while supplies last
An adult take-and-make craft: create a one-of-a-kind embroidery hoop while kits last.
Details →
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