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Get Out: Seussification of Romeo & Juliet, Live Tunes at Dogfish Alehouse
Need a few ideas to get your weekend going? Look no further.
The weekend is so close you can almost taste it. Downside? You’ve got no idea what to do during your two days of freedom.
Patch is coming to the rescue. We've picked out some of the best events around Fairfax County for your done-work-outta-here time. Is it 5 p.m. on Friday yet?
1. "Who Was Sadie?" "Snow White" and "The Seussification of Romeo & Juliet"
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Where/When: theSpace at 3950 University Drive. Click here for dates/times.
Why Go: All performances will be put on by child actors. Stop by to get a quick arts fix, support theatre and drama, and maybe stir up the acting bug in your young family.
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Pricing: Free, donations accepted.
2.
Where/When: , 3999 University Dr., Fairfax. Friday, 8 p.m.
Why Go: "Enjoy an evening of jazz at Old Town Hall."
Pricing: Open to all.
3.
Where/When: , 1700 Tysons Blvd, McLean. Friday, 6 p.m to 11:30 p.m.
Why Go: There will be cocktails, live music, a live and a silent auction and dinner at the annual McLean Orchestra Gala. It will also give you an opportunity to dust off that tux and take your best girl out on the town.
Pricing: Ticket prices start at $250.
4. Shane Hines at Dogfish Head Alehouse
Where/When: , Falls Church. Saturday, 9:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Why Go: Round out your weekend with a few speciality beers and live music at Dogfish Head Alehouse.
Pricing: Show is free to attend; food and beer prices vary.
5. New York City Ballet
Where/When: The Kennedy Center Opera House, 2700 F St., NW, Washington. Thursday, Friday and Sunday, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Why Go: If Black Swan picqued your interest in behind-the-scenes lives of New York City's premier ballerinas, then you won't want to miss your chance to see them perform in your own backyard. The New York City Ballet will be performing "three mixed repertory programs of Balanchine black and white ballets with the New York City Ballet Orchestra."
Pricing: Tickets range from $25 to $85.
Did we fail to mention an awesome event in your neck of the woods? Probably. Be sure to let us (and everyone else) know about it in the comments section.
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