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. 10-Minute Play Festival
Where/When: George Mason University- Theater Space, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax/Friday, April 29 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, April 29 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Why Go: Support the local arts and see some original plays written and performed by students at George Mason University.
Pricing: $15 adult, $10 Student and Senior
Ticket Website: http://cfa.gmu.edu/calendar/tickets/564/
2. Pink Lady’s Slipper Walk
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Where/When: Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 7701 Royce Street, Annandale/Saturday, April 30 at 1 p.m.
Why Go: Embrace spring with a stroll through the park that will take you to Roundtree Park in Falls Church where you will end your walk by touring the wild orchid display.
Pricing: Free
3. Fairfax Fine Arts Festival
Where/When: Fairfax Corner, 11900 Palace Way, Fairfax/Saturday, April 30, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday, May 1, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Why Go: This is a rare opportunity to purchase original art from over 100 of the nation’s top artisans.
Pricing: Free
Web Site: http://paragonartevents.com/fairfax/index.html
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4. Art Show Reception
Where/When: Green Spring Gardens-Historic House, 4603 Green Spring Road, Alexandria/Sunday, May 1 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Why Go: See the opening of the Potomac Valley botanic-themed watercolor paintings exhibit while enjoying light refreshments.
Pricing: Free
5. Keyboard Conversations with Jeffrey Siegel
Where/When: Mason University- Concert Hall, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax/Sunday, May 1 at 7 p.m.
Why Go: Jeffrey Siegel will focus on the music of 1911 in this “concert with commentary”.
Pricing: $19, $30, $38
Ticket Website: http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?orgid=220&pid=6817229
