It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do this President’s Day 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. The Acting Company- The Comedy of Errors
Where/When: Center for the Arts at George Mason University- Concert Hall, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax /Friday, March 4, 8 p.m.
Why Go: A lot can happen in a day, especially when it is written by Shakespeare. The Comedy of Errors shows us a day in the life of two sets of identical twins that were accidentally switched at birth. You will love this slapstick comedy that is full of schemes, mistaken identities and attempted seduction.
Pricing: $36, $28, $18. Limited Student Tickets Available
Ticket Web Site: http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?orgid=220&pid=6817224
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2. Moosh and Twist: OCD and Young Prince
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Where/When: Jaxx Nightclub - 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield/Saturday, March 5, Doors open at 9:30 p.m.
Why Go: Enjoy a night of Hip Hop and Rap with Moosh and Twist. This is an All Ages show!
Pricing: $25 in advance, $27 day of show
Ticket Web Site: http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1500464EA9999F7D?artistid=1488384&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=3
3. Chocolate Lovers Festival
Where/When: Old Town Fairfax, various locations/Saturday, March 5, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.; Sunday, March 6, 12 p.m.- 5 p.m.
Why Go: Spend the weekend indulging your sweet tooth. There will be a wide range of events including a glass harp musical performance, a cupcake decorating class, displays of chocolate cakes and sculptures and a silent auction. On Sunday, a rainforest show features a 9-foot boa constrictor, an iguana, a mcaw and an 11-inch giant millipede! For kids, there's the mock trial of Little Miss Muffet, a fire safety puppet show, storytellers and a children's music entertainer.
Pricing: Most events are free, select events charge a $1 for admission
Web Site: http://www.chocolatefestival.net/
4. Tango Buenos Aires
Where/When: Center for the Arts at George Mason University, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax /Saturday, March 5, 8 p.m. and Sunday, March 6, 4 p.m.
Why Go: Discover the intricacy and beauty of the tango. This dance company is known as Argentina’s greatest cultural export and the most authentic and uncompromising representative of the tango.
Pricing: $46, $38, $23. Limited Student Tickets Available
Ticket Web Site: http://cfa.gmu.edu/calendar/tickets/469/
5. Burke Lake 12k
Where/When: Burke Lake Park, 7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Station/Sunday, March 6, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Why Go: Enjoy the outdoors while getting in shape for summer. The DC road runners club is sponsoring this 12k race around Burke Lake Park. Race day registration begins at 9:30 a.m.
Pricing: Free for Members, $5 for Non Members
Registration Web Site: http://www.dcroadrunners.org/sign-up/burke-lake-12k
