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Weekend Planner: Knitting, Tea and a Scavenger Hunt

Things to do this weekend in Northern Virginia.

Posted Fri, Jun 29, 2012 at 2:06 am ET|Updated Fri, Jun 29, 2012 at 2:07 am ET

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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