Beer and barbecue. What more do you need on a summer’s afternoon? On Saturday, Sept. 12, the lawn at Manassas Museum will welcome local beer, delicious barbecue from some of Northern Virginia’s top spots, and talented musicians for the Bands, Brews and Barbecue event.

There are two ticket levels for this event — general admission, which includes unlimited craft beer samples from 12 to 6 p.m., access to the afternoon of music and a tasting glass and VIP, which grants you access to the festival at 11 a.m., unlimited beer samples, access to a VIP area with seating, $10 gift card to Historic Downtown Manassas, barbecue tastings once an hour and premium beer.

General admission tickets are $35 and VIP tickets are $100 in advance. Tickets at the door will be more expensive. Designated driver tickets are available for $10.

The performing musicians on tap for the afternoon are Ruckus, Kitty and the Fat Cats, and No Pressure.

Spend one of the last official days of summer soaking up the sun with beer and a barbecue in your hand at this fun-filled event, which is less than a mile from The Courts at Historic Manassas.

Bands, Brews and Barbecues
Manassas Museum Lawn
Saturday, Sept. 12
$35 for general admission, $100 for VIP, $10 for designated drivers
visitmanassas.org/event/bands-brews-and-barbecue

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Maybe you've had Greek cuisine before, but chances are you haven't had truly authentic Greek food. Unless, of course, you've been to Athens. At Katerina's Greek Cuisine, chefs aim to transport diners to Greece without leaving Manassas by creating dishes from time-honored recipes that have been passed down through the generations.

And, even better yet, Katerina's is only about a block from The Courts at Historic Manassas, making a meal here convenient as well as delicious. One of the highlights here is the gyro platter, a generously portioned dish with beef and lamb, and thick, sturdy pita bread. Another standout is the Taste of Greece, a platter consisting of mousakka, pastitsio and spanakopita. Reviewers recommend ending your meal on a sweet note with an order of the sweet, flaky baklava. Opa!

Katerina’s Greek Cuisine
9212 Center St.
Manassas VA 20110
(703) 361-4976
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Bad Wolf was the first brewery in Manassas when it opened in 2012, and now local residents and visitors alike have another spot to check out. Bad Wolf Brewery's second location opened in August, and it's bigger and badder than ever! At 6,000 square feet, it boasts a 10-barrel brewing system, a foosball table, and plenty of seating. There are even plans in the works to have live music. Perhaps best of all, Bad Wolf's second location is only two scant miles from The Courts at Historic Manassas.

Jeremy Meyers was inspired to start brewing his own beer after a trip to Germany. He and wife Sarah, who has a background in business, are Northern Virginia natives, so you can not only expect top-notch craft beer at Bad Wolf, you can also count on friendly service. The staffers are happy to explain how the beer is brewed and give you recommendations if you can't decide. A great time to visit is any Wednesday from 4-9 p.m., when you can get a flight of six beers in six-ounce pours at a deep discount. Have you visited Bad Wolf yet?

BadWolf Brewing Company
8420 Kao Circle
Manassas VA, 20110
(703) 479-2305
badwolfbrewingcompany.com
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