Weekend Planner: Knitting, Tea and a Scavenger Hunt
Things to do this weekend in Northern Virginia.
Let Patch help you plan your weekend with our list of events happening locally this Friday through Monday.
- Where: fibre space, Alexandria
- When: Friday at 6 p.m.
- Why Go: Bring your current knit or crochet project and watch the movie "Jaws" with fellow crafters.
- Price: FREE
2012 Serenade! Festival “Opening Celebration”
- Where: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Alexandria
- When: Friday at 7:30 p.m.
- Why Go: Featuring performances by choirs from Canada, Colombia, Australia and the United States. The welcome address will be given by Alexandria Mayor Bill Euille.
- Price: FREE.
- Where: Workhouse Arts Center, Lorton
- When: Friday at 8 p.m.
- Why Go: Comedians scheduled to appear are Jeff Maurer, Kat Radley and Rahmen Mostafavi. Due to the mature subject matter of the performances, this event is for adults only.
- Price: $12 per person.
"Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat"
- Where: Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Alexandria
- When: Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m.; Sunday at 2 p.m. (Additional shows through July 8).
- Why Go: ACCT presents Andrew Lloyd Webber’s popular musical inspired by the biblical tale of Joseph and his famous coat of many colors.
- Price: Adults $18. Children and senior citizens $15.
- Where: Carlyle House, Alexandria
- When: Sunday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
- Why Go: Young girls and the young at heart will enjoy a patriotic tea and tour with their favorite doll.
- Price: $15 per person. Reservations required.
Family Day with Scavenger Hunt
- Where: Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, Alexandria
- When: Sunday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
- Why Go: Learn all about this historic tavern from “Junior Docents,” and then participate in an architectural scavenger hunt of nearby buildings. Return your completed form to be entered into a prize drawing.
- Price: Adults $5, children $3.
Fairfax County Summer Entertainment Series Performances:
- Braddock Nights presents Radio King Orchestra at Lake Accotink Park, Springfield. Friday at 7:30 p.m. FREE.
- Mount Vernon Nights presents Anthony James Band at Grist Mill Park, Alexandria. Friday at 7:30 p.m. FREE.
- Spotlight by Starlight presents Ann Rabson Band at Mason District Park, Annandale. Friday at 7:30 p.m. FREE.
- Arts in the Parks presents The Great Zucchini Magic Show at Burke Lake Park, Fairfax Station. Saturday at 10 a.m. FREE.
- Arts in the Parks presents The Fairfax Symphony Orchestra’s OTO String Quartet at Mason District Park, Annandale. Saturday at 10 a.m. FREE.
- Mount Vernon Nights presents Chopteeth at Workhouse Arts Center, Lorton. Saturday at 7 p.m. FREE.
- Spotlight by Starlight presents Chinese Cultural Heritage Night at Ossian Hall Park, Annandale. Saturday at 7:30 p.m. FREE.
- Spotlight by Starlight presents Kings Park Band at Mason District Park, Annandale. Sunday at 7:30 p.m. FREE.
