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Richard Busch at work in his studio. He will participate in the Western Loudoun Studio Artists Studio Tour. Times-Mirror Staff Photo/Lisa Johnson

Weekend happenings

Barbecue, opera gala, Pat Benatar, studio tours and a beer festival highlight things to do and see in Loudoun this weekend.

Friday, June 20

Jazz on the Potomac. 6-10:30 p.m. Lansdowne Resort, 44050 Woodridge Parkway, Lansdowne. Marcus Mitchell performs outside overlooking Potomac River. Free. 703-729-8400.

Fun Fest, barbecue. 6-8 p.m. Middleburg Community Center. 300 W. Washington St. Music, games, moon bounce, pet-a-pet farm. Rain date June 25. Part of Luminescence Foundation's series in celebration of Doc Saffer. 540-687-6373.

Saturday, June 21

Best of Italian Opera Gala. 8 p.m. St. David's Episcopal Church, 43600 Russell Branch Parkway, Ashburn. Loudoun Lyric Opera performs scenes from “La Boheme,” “Don Giovanni,” “Rigoletto,” “Le Nozze di Figaro.” Tickets $20. 703-771-0996.

Butterflies at Banshee Reeks. 10:30 a.m.-noon. 21085 The Woods Road, Leesburg. Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy with Mona Miller, "Butterfly Lady." Binoculars suggested. Free. Nicole Hamilton, 540-882-9638, nhamilton@loudounwildlife.org.

Sunday, June 22

Market Day on the Farm. Noon-4 p.m. Chicama Run farm, 14809 Purcellville Road, Purcellville. See baby chicks, turkeys, lambs, goats and more. Meat, eggs, plants available for sale. Free. 540-668-9828.

Summer MusicFest. Gate time 5 p.m. Belmont Plantation, 19661 Belmont Manor Lane, Ashburn. Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo with Chelsea Lee in concert. $15 in advance, $20 at gate, Gold Circle $35. Loudoun Foundation, 703-327-9096.

Saturday-Sunday, June 21-22

Northern Virginia Summer Brewfest. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Morven Park, 17263 Southern Planter Lane, Leesburg. Features more than 40 breweries. Live music; discussions; demonstrations; vendors; children's activities; and food. $25 at gate, $20 in advance; designated drivers $20 at gate, $15 in advance; 16 and younger free. Tickets available at www.Vintage50.com and at the Loudoun Convention and Visitors Association office on Catoctin Circle. 703-923-0800.

Western Loudoun Artists Studio Tour. June 21, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and June 22, noon-5 p.m. Free self-driven tour includes 30 studios. Participants will can talk with the artists, purchase artwork, view demonstrations and exhibits, enter a silent auction or win a door prize. Tour booklets and maps available at Hillis' studio at 107 E. Main St., Suite 4D, Purcellville. 540-338-7973.



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