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Weekend Planner: Live Music, Nature, and Board Games

Friday, Feb. 24 through Sunday, Feb. 26

Making weekend plans? Check out our list of the top events happening in the local area this Friday through Sunday.

Friday Friends Book Club

  • Where: Burke Centre Library, Burke
  • When: Friday, Feb. 24 at 4 p.m.
  • Why Go: This book club for children ages 8-12 will discuss “The Borrowers” by Mary Norton.  Registration is required.
  • Price:  FREE

EcoSavvy Gardening Symposium

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  • Where: Green Spring Gardens, Annandale
  • When: Saturday, Feb. 25 from 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
  • Why Go: The focus of this year’s symposium is “Birds, Bats, Bees and Bugs”.  Master Gardeners will discuss ways to improve and enrich our environment through gardening.  Registration is required.
  • Price:  $50 for Fairfax County residents; $65 for non-residents

5th Annual Monopoly Tournament

  • Where: Workhouse Arts Center, Lorton
  • When: Saturday, Feb. 25 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. (must be seated by 9:45 to play)
  • Why Go: Proceeds from this event will benefit Habitat for Humanity.  A light breakfast and catered lunch are included in the entry fee.  Cash and door prizes will be awarded. 
  • Price:  $25 per player

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  • Where: Mount Vernon Recreation Center, Alexandria
  • When: Saturday, Feb. 25 from 7 – 10 p.m.
  • Why Go: Dance the night away while supporting a worthy cause.  Proceeds to benefit the Miracle League of Alexandria.

The Alexandria Singers: “Winter Cabaret”

  • Where: First Baptist Church of Alexandria
  • When: Saturday, Feb. 25 at 7:30 p.m.
  • Why Go: Enjoy the musical entertainment provided by this popular local group.  Light refreshments are included in the cost of admission, and there will be a live auction.
  • Price: $20 per person

Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra

  •  Where: GMU Center for the Arts, Fairfax
  • When: Saturday, Feb. 25 at 8 p.m.
  • Why Go: Featuring selections by renowned jazz artists Buddy Rich, Woody Herman, and Stan Kenton.  Arrive 45 minutes early for a pre-performance discussion.
  • Price:  Tickets range from $20 - $40

Nature Walks and Education:

Disney Live – Phineas and Ferb

  •  Where: GMU Patriot Center, Fairfax
  • When: Sunday, Feb. 26 at 1, 4, and 7 p.m.
  • Why Go: Kids will enjoy this live stage show based on the popular Disney Channel series.
  • Price:  Tickets range from $22 - $50

Walking with Washington

  • Where: Tour begins at the Ramsay House Visitors Center, Alexandria
  • When: Sunday, Feb. 26 at 1 p.m.
  • Why Go: This 90-minute tour highlights sites in Alexandria that relate to former resident George Washington.
  • Price:  FREE

The President’s Own U.S. Marine Band

  • Where: Northern Virginia Community College, Alexandria
  • When: Sunday, Feb. 26 at 2 p.m.
  • Why Go: Enjoy a relaxing afternoon with the United States Marine Band at this free concert open to the public.
  • Price:  FREE
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