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Used Book Sale, 'Time Stands Still,' Celtic Festival and More

How are you going to spend the weekend in and around McLean?

Books! Books! Books! The McLean branch of the American Association of University Women will hold its 44th used book sale Friday through Sunday at the McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave. in McLean. 703-527-4206.

'Time Stands Still': Presented by the McLean Community Players, "Time Stands Still" is about two journalists with a passion for telling tough stories as they adjust to a more conventional life, according to the event listing. Performances begin Friday and will continue through Oct. 5. More information here.

Go Irish! Beckett’s Celtic Festival takes place from noon to 7 p.m. Saturday at the Village at Shirlington in Arlington, 4200 Campbell Ave. This inaugural event includes five live bands (The Danny Burns Band, The Aine O’Doherty Band, Shamrogues, Brendan’s Voyage and Off the Boat), food and drink, dancers and pipe bands and more. More info here.

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Maryland Wine Festival: Join 40 Maryland wineries at the 30th annual Maryland Wine Festival. The event is fro m 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and from noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, with admission fees ranging from $20 to $30. The event will be held at the Carroll County Farm Museum in Westminster, about 45 minutes from Washington. More information here.

Get in the Moment: Enjoy the premier of the musical performance ‘moment’ by Steve Antosca from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday in Georgetown University's Walsh Building lobby. The performance runs 4 to 4:20 p.m. by the Georgetown University Orchestra accompanied by electronic musician William Brent. A panel discussion follows from 5 to 6 p.m. Open to the public. The Walsh Building is located at 1221 37th St. NW, Washington.

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