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Weekend Planner: Sweeney Todd and More

Fairfax County events this weekend

It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do this weekend. Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your “done-work-outta-here time”. Check our top picks and activities for this weekend.

1. Celtic Marc

  • Where/When: Royal Lake Park, 5344 Gainsborough Drive, Fairfax/Friday, July 22nd at 7:30 p.m.
  • Why Go: Celtic Marc is a group of wonderfully talented singers and musicians that will enchant you with rhythmic folk songs from timeless Celtic instruments.
  • Price: Free

2. Hot Society Orchestra of Washington

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  • Where/When: Mason District Park, 6621 Columbia Pike, Annandale/Friday, July, 22nd at 7:30 p.m.
  • Why Go: The Hot Society Orchestra of Washington’s jazz performance will make you feel like you have been transported to one of Gatsby’s summer parties in the roaring 20’s.  
  • Pricing: Free

3. Sweeney Todd – The Demon Barber of Fleet Street with the NSO

  • Where/When: Wolf Trap, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna/Friday, July 22nd at 8:15 p.m.
  • Why Go: Benjamin Barker aka Sweeney Todd is released from prison after 15 years for a crime he did not commit; only to find that his wife poisoned herself. He dedicates the rest of his life to getting revenge on the man he blames for his wife’s death.
  • Pricing: $20-$70

4. Clifton Film Fest

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  • Where/When: 9601 Ox Road, Lorton/Saturday, July 23rd at 7:30 p.m.
  • Why Go: Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy original short films from local students and filmmakers. Refreshments will be available to purchase and the film screenings begin at 8:30 p.m.
  • Pricing: $5

5. Chinese Cultural Heritage Night

  • Where/When: Ossian Hall Park, 7900 Heritage Drive, Annandale/Sunday, July 24th at 7 p.m.
  • Why Go: Enjoy Chinese dancing and music before the movie starts at dark.
  • Pricing: Free

 

 

 

 

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