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Weekend Planner: Boutique Sale, Harp Recital and More

Things to do this weekend in Northern Virginia.

Enjoy this mild February weather by getting out of the house this weekend. Check out this list of top events happening in our area this Friday through Sunday.

Old Town Alexandria Boutique Warehouse Sale

  • Where: , Alexandria
  • When: Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Why Go: Alexandria’s most popular high-end boutiques gather at this annual event to provide shoppers with big savings on designer items.

Duo Harp Recital

  • Where: , Alexandria
  • When: Sunday, 3 p.m.
  • Why Go: Harpists Melissa Dvorak and Michelle Lundy will perform selections by Franck, Bizet, Bach, and more. 
  • Price: Admission is FREE (donations accepted)

Wonders of Science

  • Where: , Alexandria
  • When: Saturday, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Why Go: Watch 18th century science come alive as experiments are reenacted by members of the McLean High School Historical Society. 
  • Price: $6 per person (reservations required)

Groovy Nate’s Musical Review

  • Where: , Burke
  • When: Saturday, 11 a.m.
  • Why Go:  A family friendly show featuring music by local artist Nathan Starnes.
  • Price: The event is FREE, but registration is required 

7th Annual Seed Exchange

  • Where: , Annandale
  • When: Saturday, 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Why Go: Bring your extra seeds to exchange with fellow gardeners, and listen to informative lectures offering expert planting advice. 
  • Price: $15 per person (registration required)

Chucho Valdes and the Afro-Cuban Messengers

  • Where: , Fairfax
  • When: Friday, 8 p.m.
  • Why Go: Let this multi-Grammy Award winning artist entertain you with an evening of Latin jazz.
  • Price: Tickets range from $23-$46

Family Fun: Valentine Workshop

  • Where: Green Spring Gardens, Annandale
  • When: Saturday, 2 p.m.
  • Why Go: Learn about the history behind Cupid and Valentine’s Day.  Craft materials will be provided to make a gift for someone special.  Ages 5 and up.     
  • Price: $6 for Fairfax County residents; $8 for non-residents (registration required)

ArtNotes: US Navy Brass Quintet

  • Where: , Lorton
  • When: Saturday, 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
  • Why Go: The group’s repertoire features a diverse selection of music from the 16th through the 20th centuries. 
  • Price:  This event is FREE, but tickets are required

Tschaikowsky St. Petersburg State Orchestra Concert

  • Where: , Fairfax
  • When: Saturday, 8 p.m.
  • Why Go: The evening’s performance will feature selections by Ravel, Rimsky-Korsakov, and Prokofiev.  Arrive 45 minutes early for a “Pre-Performance Discussion”.
  • Price:  Tickets range from $25 - $50

Military Insignia Fair 2012

  • Where: Fort Belvoir Community Center
  • When: Sunday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Why Go: Collectors and traders will find military memorabilia from around the world and every era. 

Faculty Artist Concert Series

  • Where: , Fairfax
  • When: Sunday, 2 p.m.
  • Why Go: The performance will feature Peter Haase on violin, Nancy Thomas on viola, Kenneth Law on cello, and Kelly Ker-Hackleman on piano.
  • Price: Admission is FREE

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Cameron Miller May 13, 2013 at 11:33 am
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Dan Sweeney, Jr. May 13, 2013 at 04:38 pm
I believe that Del. Krupicka's forum on this very important subject will be held on Saturday, MayRead More 18, starting at 11:30 at the Lee Center, 1108 Jefferson St. (west of Route 1 near the Beltway).
Virginia Law May 27, 2013 at 12:16 am
A vote for Bryan Porter will be a vote to continue in the corrupt path that the City of Alexandria'sRead More Judicial System is on - We have Judges - Kemler, Dawkins and Clark who rule on Favoritism and Cronyism instead of the laws and the rules of the United States Constitution,the Virginia Constitution and the Supreme Court. Most cases that enter the courts in the City of Alexandria have been decided prior to going to trial. It is the attorney that can help one of these Judges that will win for his client - and for those attorneys that don't play the game - they will always loose and so will there clients - and they can be as has been done in the past threatened with bodily harm - Chicago has been known as the City of " Pay to Play "- Alexandria and the democrats are no different here - The line "Pay to Play" represents the Judicial System in Virginia and the City of Alexandria -
Jonathan Krall April 30, 2013 at 05:06 pm
Looking at the satellite view, it seems there are great huge piles of condos and apartments to theRead More east, southeast (across Duke and Van Dorn) and northeast (across 395). The key to success is to put in the needed pedestrian and bicycle connections.
Kevin H. Posey April 30, 2013 at 08:39 pm
Excellent example regarding Cameron Station. The thinking was that the commercial strip would beRead More supported by the residential areas within Cameron Station. It didn't really work. There are a few businesses that serve the community, but it's nothing like the architectural renderings depicted. The new Landmark will be similar, but with even fewer residents to pull from. As Jonathan points out above, a mere look at Google Earth reveals large residential areas that Landmark should be able to pull from, but can't due to an outmoded road network that Hughes and City staff have not addressed in the first, and most critical, stages.
Max May 2, 2013 at 06:14 pm
Shouldn't the New High Street Bridge handle the pedestrians? How about a pedestrian bridge fromRead More EOS21?
Leslie Hagan April 19, 2013 at 06:20 pm
You did a wonderful job Susan. ACPS was lucky to have you.
m horner April 20, 2013 at 03:11 pm
The students of Alexandria benefited greatly from your leadership of the Scholarship Fund ofRead More Alexandria. Alexandria City Public Schools is losing an exceptional employee and individual.
lynnhampton April 21, 2013 at 12:10 pm
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Jeff Etten April 18, 2013 at 05:56 pm
I think a Barnes & Noble should move onto the Avenue to compete with our new Little FreeRead More Library, forcing it to become more competitive. #Walgreens Obviously I'm kidding. This is a wonderful addition to our little neighborhood. There are so many nice things about Del Ray they no longer surprise me. I simply think to myself "Yep, That makes since in this neighborhood."
Lewis April 18, 2013 at 06:36 pm
Well put, and I'll join you in contributing a few books.
Cathy April 18, 2013 at 09:58 pm
Awesome! I was wishing we had one in the neighborhood. I was thinking of starting one myself, butRead More lacked the tools and skills to build one. I'll bring over some books for it sometime. (Love the poetry fence, too.)
James Dunning April 13, 2013 at 04:34 am
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Leslie Hagan April 13, 2013 at 05:00 am
Mr. Dunning, My husband died six months ago.
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