Your Weekend Planner

Take a mini-vacation this weekend.  Get out and about, and take in a local event.

THE FAIRFAX SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA OTO BRASS QUINTET
Friday, August 5, 2011
7:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Lake Accotink Park
The OTO Brass Quintet is the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra’s introduction to the family of brass instruments.  Children are encouraged to participate and join the ensemble on a musical journey around the world.
Free

TRIO CALIENTE
Friday, August 5, 2011
7:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Royal Lake Park
Trio Caliente combines Flamenco, Pop, and Brazilian Jazz.
Free

TOM PAXTON
Friday, August 5, 2011
7:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Mason District Park Amphitheater
"Tom Paxton's place in folk music is secured not just by hit records and awards, but by the admiration of three generations of fellow musicians." (Holly Near)
Free

FAIRFAX COUNTY 4-H FAIR and FRYING PAN PARK FARM SHOW
9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, August 6, 2011
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, August 7, 2011
Activities include hayrides, cow milking, blacksmith and farrier demos, animal washing and grooming, sheep shearing, carnival rides and lots more!
Frying Pan Farm Park
$5 parking fee. Admission to the Fair is free. Donations to support the 4-H Fair and canned goods for the Food for Others Food Bank will be most appreciated. Fees for the carnival rides.

PRECEDENCE: DIVERSE CONCERT OF DANCE
Virginia Ballet Company and School
Sunday, August 7, 2011
4:30 p.m.
The Ernst Community Cultural Center
The program features the classical variations from Petipa’s La Bayadere, movements to the soulful sounds of contemporary music and the expressive passion of Spanish flamenco.
Tickets $15.00  ·  All Seats Reserved

STARS ON SUNDAY & ART UNDER THE ARCHES
Sunday, August 7, 2011
12 Noon - 5 p.m.
Workhouse Arts Center
View the Workhouse Explorers Visual Arts Campers' artwork on display around the Quad archways.  In the Performance Tent listen to the Nitehawks Swing, the young students of Workhouse music instructor Gregg Smith and the LMproject Crew presented by Reston Community Players. 
Free