It’s the end of the work week, 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 out our top picks.
1. Janine Wilson Band
Where/When: Royal Lake Park, 5344 Gainsborough Drive, Fairfax, on Friday, July 15, at 7:30 p.m.
Why Go: Last week Janine Wilson and her band opened for Def Leppard and this week you have the chance to see her for free at Royal Lake Park. Janine is an award-winning Blues/Americana roots rock singer and songwriter with a big voice and a strong stage presence.
Price: Free
2. The Fairfax Symphony Orchestra
Where/When: Mason District Park, 6621 Columbia Pike, Annandale, on Saturday, July 16, at 10 a.m.
Why Go: Bring a blanket and enjoy listening to the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra, Summer Pops on a perfect summer day.
Pricing: Free
3. Free Golf Clinic
Where/When: 909 Ferndale Avenue, Herndon, on Saturday, July 16, 12 p.m - 1:30 p.m.
Why Go: Bring the whole family to the Town of Herndon Centennial Golf Course to about the game of golf. Don’t worry if you don’t have your own clubs, they will have clubs there for you to borrow.
Pricing: Free
4. Battle of Blackburn’s Farm
Where/When: 3610 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax, on Saturday, July 16, at 2 p.m.
Why Go: Historian Mark Trbovich will be giving an informative talk “First Blood, Battle of Blackburn’s Ford” at the Civil War Interpretive Center at Historic Blenheim.
Pricing: Free
5. Taiwanese Cultural Heritage Night
Where/When: Ossian Hall Park, 7900 Heritage Drive, Annandale, on Sunday, July 17, at 7 p.m.
Why Go: Enjoy Taiwanese dancing and music before the movie starts at dark.
Pricing: Free
