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Get Out - Country Dancing & George Washington

It's the end of the week. You want something to do. You've come to the right place.

Posted Wed, Feb 16, 2011 at 10:04 pm ET|Updated Thu, Feb 17, 2011 at 6:28 pm ET

""- Escape with your family into Shakespeare's world of fairies and fun

WHAT: This of the play is presented by the Mount Vernon Community Children's Theatre.
WHEN: February 18 and 19 at 7:30 PM; February 20 at 3:00 PM
WHERE: Heritage Presbyterian Church
HOW MUCH: $10.00 / $8.00 for students and seniors

- Compete in a 10-K Race and 2-K "Fun Run"

WHAT: The race, which is a Pacers Event, will be open for registration the morning of the race.
WHEN: Saturday, Feb. 19, 8:30 a.m.
WHERE: The Eisenhower Avenue Valley area of Alexandria
HOW MUCH: $40 for 10K, $10 for 2K

- Join the fun!

WHAT: There will be many special events in honor of the first president's birthday, including a pancake breakfast on Saturday and Sunday.
WHEN: Saturday through Monday, Feb. 19-21, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
WHERE:
HOW MUCH: Standard admission on Saturday and Sunday; free on Monday

- Dance the night away

WHAT: It will be an evening of 18th-Century English Country Dancing suitable for beginners and experienced dancers.
WHEN: Saturday, Feb. 19, 9 p.m.
WHERE: Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, 134 N Royal St, Alexandria, VA 22314
HOW MUCH: $50 for the Ball only

- Watch a skirmish between the Redcoats and the Colonial Army

WHAT: Visitors will be able to watch historic camp and tactical demonstrations throughout the day.
WHEN: Sunday, Feb. 20, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (The skirmish is at 2 p.m.)
WHERE: Fort Ward Park, 4301 W Braddock Rd, Alexandria, VA 22304
HOW MUCH: Free

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