Weekend Planner: Civil War Ball, Tea Basics, and Live Theater

A variety of local events await as you get ready to make your weekend plans.

Tea Basics Seminar

• Where: , Annandale
• When: Saturday, Jan. 28 from 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
• Why Go:  Learn how to best select, brew, and savor teas from all over the world.  Taste a variety of ethnic finger foods, and take home samples of exotic teas and blends.  Ages 18 and up.
• Price: $45 for Fairfax County residents; $60 for non-residents (advance registration required)

Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap

• Where: , Lorton
• When: Doors open at 6 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 27 and Saturday, Jan. 28; 5 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 29
• Why Go: Relax with cocktails and a dinner buffet, followed by a stage production of this popular murder mystery. 
• Price: $41.95 for ages 16 and up weekdays and Sundays; $44.95 for ages 16 and up Saturdays; $35 for youth ages 11-15; $25 for children 10 and under.
• More info: www.lazysusan.com/special/now-playing

Josephine Tonight

• Where: MetroStage, Alexandria
• When: Friday, Jan. 27 at 8 p.m.; Saturday, Jan. 28 at 3 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, Jan. 29 at 3 and 7 p.m.
• Why Go: This stage production presents the life story of legendary performer Josephine Baker.
• Price:  Tickets range from $25 - $50.
• More info: www.metrostage.org/josephine.html

River North Dance Chicago

• Where: GMU Center for the Arts, Fairfax
• When: Friday, Jan. 27 at 8 p.m.
• Why Go: Enjoy the contemporary choreography performed by this popular jazz-based dance company.  Don’t miss the pre-performance discussion beginning at 7:15.
• Price:  Tickets range from $21-$42

 Local Library Book Sales

• :  Overstock “Mini” Book Sale, Saturday, Jan. 28 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• :  Ongoing Sale
• :  Ongoing Sale

 “Stuff the Bus” Food Drive

• Where: , Lorton
• When: Saturday, Jan. 28 from 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• Why Go: The goal is to fill a Fastran bus with food to benefit local families in need.  All donations collected will go to the Lorton Community Action Center. 

Bird Feeding and Gardening

• Where: , Alexandria
• When: Saturday, Jan. 28 from 4 – 5:30 p.m.
• Why Go: Learn from the professionals how to attract your favorite birds to your yard and garden.  Ages 18 and up.
• Price:  $6 for Fairfax County residents; $8 for non-residents (advance registration required)

Civil War Ball

• Where: Gadsby’s Tavern, Alexandria
• When: Saturday, Jan. 28 from 8 – 11 p.m.
• Why Go: Spend an evening at an 1860’s era ball, complete with live music, dancing, and desserts.  Guests are encouraged to wear military or civilian Civil War period clothing.     
• Price: Tickets are $45 (reservations required)

Lucky Dog Animal Rescue Adoption Event

• Where: , Annandale
• When: Sunday, Jan. 29 from 12 – 2 p.m.
• Why Go: Adoptable dogs will be at Petco this Sunday waiting to be matched up with the perfect companion.  Volunteers will be on hand to answer questions about dogs or the adoption process. 
• More information: www.luckydoganimalrescue.org

Keyboard Conversations with Jeffrey Siegel: Russian Rapture

• Where: GMU Center for the Arts, Fairfax
• When: Sunday, Jan. 29 at 7 p.m.
• Why Go: The third performance in this popular series features selections by Rachmaninoff and Tchaikovsky.
• Price:  Tickets range from $19 - $38