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I-95 & Route 123 Upgrades Start | NOVA Spot Blends Food & Music | Meals Tax Cut Coming in 2026
Issue #25-127
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In this Go Prince William County, Va Issue…
WOW! This is a colossal listing of events for the weekend; both during the day and nightlife.
Of course, it is Mothers’ Day weekend and there’s plenty to do with Mom!
— Bryan
Quick Bites
Major Upgrades Begin at I-95 and Route 123 Interchange in Woodbridge
VDOT has started a $76 million improvement project on the I-95 and Route 123 interchange in Woodbridge, aiming to enhance traffic flow, safety, and pedestrian access. Key upgrades include new ramps, a shared-use path, and bridge widening. Construction will last through 2028, with temporary lane and sidewalk closures expected throughout. (VDOT)
NOVA Live Mixes Spirits, Food, and Music in Ambitious Site Overhaul
The former Farm Brew Live campus in Prince William County has rebranded as NOVA Live, introducing a new 25,000-square-foot MurLarkey Distilled Spirits facility, Proof Kitchen + Bar, and expanded event catering. Managed by Villagio Hospitality Group, the entertainment complex also includes breweries, restaurants, a music venue, and an upcoming Hilton-affiliated hotel. The site’s growth is rooted in collaboration, local pride, and a vision for delivering unique, high-quality experiences. (Inside NoVa)
Lower Meals Tax on the Menu for Prince William Diners in 2026
Prince William County’s meals tax will drop from 4% to 3% in January 2026, offering relief to restaurants like Dixie Bones BBQ that have struggled with rising costs and shrinking customer bases. The business has reduced staff and adopted cost-saving measures in response to inflation and the tax’s financial burden. The move is seen as a positive first step, with hopes of eventually eliminating the tax. (WTOP)
Upcoming Local Events
May 9 - Drive in Movie in the Park, Manassas 8-10 PM
May 10 - Household Hazard Waste Remote Collection, Manassas 9 AM - 1 PM
May 10 - Child ID - Colgan High School 5K, Dumfries 9 AM - 12 PM
May 10 - Circuit Court Clerk’s Seals on Wheels, Manassas 10 AM - 1 PM
May 10 - PW 4-H, Bristow 11 AM - 12 PM
May 10 - Neabsco District - Dumpster Day Area Cleanup & Paper Shred, Woodbridge 11 AM - 3 PM
May 10 - Bristoe Station Battlefield Heritage Park Tours, Bristow 11 AM - 3 PM
May 10 - Golden Hour, Woodbridge 7:30-9:30 PM
May 10 - PW Compost Awareness Day, Manassas 10 AM - 1 PM
May 11 - Dale City Farmers Market, Dale City 8 AM - 10 PM
May 11 - Bristoe Station Battlefield Heritage Park Tours, Bristow 11 AM - 3 PM
Weather
Friday
68 🌡️ 46 | 🌦️ AM | 31% |💨 NNW 11 mph
Saturday
74 🌡️ 50 | 🌥️ | 6% |💨 NW 7 mph
Sunday
81 🌡️ 54 | 🌥️ | 6% |💨 NE 7 mph
Nightlife, Libations & Live Music
05/09/25 - Friday
Gainesville | 🎶 | Blue Ridge Seafood | Classic Spotlight | 6–9 PM
Gainesville | 🎶 | Sunshine Ridge Farm | Levi Stephens | 5–8 PM
Manassas | 🌸 | Aroma Wine Tasting | Mother's Day Flower Workshop | 7–9 PM
Manassas | 🎭 | Hylton Performing Arts Ctr | Pied Piper Theatre: The Lightning Thief | 7 PM
Manassas | 🩰 | Hylton Performing Arts Ctr | Manassas Ballet Theatre: The Sleeping Beauty | 7:30 PM
Manassas | 🎶 | 2 Silos Brewing Co. | Cathy DiToro | 6:30–10:30 PM
Manassas | 🎶 | Eavesdrop Brewery | Jon G Solo Acoustic | 6–9 PM
Manassas | 🎶 | Sinistral Brewing Co. | The Ultimate Acoustic Rock Show | 7–10 PM
Manassas | 🎶 | theYARD | Shake the Room | 6:30–10:30 PM
Manassas Park | 🎶 | Preston’s Pub | Working Man’s Band | 7–10 PM
Nokesville | 🍷 | Effingham Manor | International Chef’s Table (Spanish Wines & Cuisine) | 7–9:30 PM
Woodbridge | 🎶 | Electric Palm Restaurant | All Jammed Up | 8 PM
Woodbridge | 🎶 | Water’s End Brewery | Tejas Singh | 6–9 PM
05/10/25 - Saturday
Gainesville | 🎶 | CraftWorx Taproom | Leroy Burks & The Voodoo Whiskey Band | 8–11 PM
Gainesville | 🎶 | Sunshine Ridge Farm | Rowdy Ace Band | 5–8 PM
Haymarket | 🎶 | Trouvaille Brewing Co. | Eric Selby | 6–9 PM
Manassas | 🎶 | 2 Silos Brewing Co. | The Cassaday Concoction | 2:30–6:30 PM
Manassas | 🎶 | Eavesdrop Brewery | Southern Whiskey | 3–6 PM
Manassas | 🎶 | Heritage Brewing Co. | Ella's Buettner | 2–5 PM
Manassas | 🎶 | Heritage Brewing Co. | Sidetracked | 6–9 PM
Manassas | 🎭 | Hylton Performing Arts Ctr | Pied Piper Theatre: The Lightning Thief | 7 PM
Manassas | 🩰 | Hylton Performing Arts Ctr | Manassas Ballet Theatre: The Sleeping Beauty | 3 PM, 7:30 PM
Manassas | 🛍️ | Eavesdrop Brewery | Mother's Day Market | 12–3 PM
Manassas | 🌿 | Eavesdrop Brewery | Pop Up: Pure Shenandoah | 12–3 PM
Manassas | 🐶 | Eavesdrop Brewery | Paws & Pints: Adoption Day w/ Mutt Love Rescue | 12–3 PM
Manassas | 🎶 | Sinistral Brewing Co. | Smylin' Jack | 7–10 PM
Manassas | 🎶 | theYARD | Carleigh Jane | 11 AM – 2 PM
Manassas | 🎶 | theYARD | The Chucks | 6:30–10:30 PM
Nokesville | 😂 | Cedar Run Brewery | Encore Comedy | 8 PM
Occoquan | 🎶 | Madigan’s Waterfront | Chump Change Band | 8:30–11:30 PM
Occoquan | 🎶 | Mill Street Draft Garden | Mystery Machine DMV | 8 PM – 12 AM
Woodbridge | 🎶 | Brittany’s | Night Work Band | 8 PM – 12 AM
Woodbridge | 🎶 | Electric Palm Restaurant | Chris Ryan Band | 8 PM
Woodbridge | 🎶 | The Harbour Grille | Back to Zero | 8–11:30 PM
Woodbridge | 🎶 | Water’s End Brewery | W.E. Fest: Woodbridge Music Festival | 11 AM – 11 PM
5/11/25 - Sunday
Gainesville | 🎤 | CraftWorx Taproom | Open Mic | 5–8 PM
Haymarket | 🎨 | Trouvaille Brewing Co. | Mothers Day Art Show & Bottomless Mimosas | 12–3 PM
Haymarket | 🎶 | The Winery at La Grange | Stephen Bray | 1 PM
Manassas | 🌸 | Heritage Brewing Co. | Mother’s Day Bloom and Brew | 12–3 PM
Manassas | 🎶 | 2 Silos Brewing Co. | Mixed Business | 2–5 PM
Manassas | 🎶 | Eavesdrop Brewery | Ricardo | 2–5 PM
Manassas | 🎭 | Hylton Performing Arts Ctr | Pied Piper Theatre: The Lightning Thief | 2 PM
Manassas | 🩰 | Hylton Performing Arts Ctr | Manassas Ballet Theatre: The Sleeping Beauty | 3 PM
Manassas | 🎧 | Sinistral Brewing Co. | Sunday Social ft. DJ Shon | 2–5 PM
Manassas | 🎶 | theYARD | Smoke & The Poet | 4–7:30 PM
Nokesville | 🎶 | Effingham Manor | Bella McDonald | 2–5 PM
Occoquan | 💃🏻🕺🏽 | Madigan’s Waterfront | Line Dancing with W.I.L.D. | 8–10:30 PM
Woodbridge | 🌸 | The Spot at Belmont Bay | Mother's Day Brunch | 9 AM – 2 PM
Woodbridge | 🎶 | Electric Palm Restaurant | Magic Trio Band | 3 PM
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