Arts & Entertainment
Weekend Planner: Live Music, Kung Fu, Veterans Day and More
Friday, Nov. 9 through Sunday, Nov. 11
A list of local events to keep you busy this Veterans Day Weekend.
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- Where: Workhouse Arts Center, Lorton
- When: Friday, Nov. 9 from 7 – 10:30 p.m.
- Why Go: Enjoy a three course meal as you watch this Alfred Hitchcock classic starring Cary Grant and Grace Kelly.
- Price: Tickets are $50 per person
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- Where: GMU Center for the Arts, Fairfax
- When: Friday, Nov. 9 at 8 p.m.
- Why Go: The Mason Jazz Ensemble celebrates 100 years of jazz. Bring your own instrument to take part in the “jam session” in the lobby following the concert.
- Price: Adults: $20; Students, Faculty, Staff, Seniors and Groups: $15
- Where: Bishop Ireton High School, 201 Cambridge Road, Alexandria, VA
- When: Saturday, Nov. 10, 7 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 11, 2 p.m.
- Why Go: A murder mystery musical "who-dunit."
- Price: $10 adults; $8 students and senior citizens
Get Your Rear in Gear 5K Run/Walk and Tony Snow Mile for a Miracle
- Where: Fort Hunt Park, Alexandria
- When: Saturday, Nov. 10 beginning at 7 a.m.
- Why Go: Race to raise funds and awareness for the Colon Cancer Coalition.
- Price: Adults: 5K-$35/Mile-$25; Kids 11-16: $20; Kids 10 and Under: $15
5K Fun Run/Walk and Fitness Festival
- Where: Trinity United Methodist Church, Alexandria
- When: Saturday, Nov. 10 from 8 – 10 a.m.
- Why Go: In addition to the 5K, there will also be a 1.5 mile run/walk course for kids. Enjoy games and activities at the “Fitness Festival”.
- Price: Adults: $30; Kids: $10
- Where: Cora Kelly School, Alexandria
- When: Saturday, Nov. 10 at 9 a.m.
- Why Go: The course will follow Four Mile Run Trail, and all proceeds will benefit St. Rita Catholic School.
- Price: Adults: $35; Kids 5-16: $25
- Where: Fort Ward Museum and Historic Site, Alexandria
- When: Saturday, Nov. 10 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
- Why Go: Tour with a Union soldier to learn about the history of Fort Ward and daily life during the Civil War.
- Price: FREE
Super Science Saturday: “To the Moon and Beyond”
- Where: Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, Chantilly
- When: Saturday, Nov. 10 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- Why Go: Enjoy hands-on activities and demonstrations as you learn about science, engineering and more.
- Price: Admission is FREE - parking is $15 per vehicle
- Where: Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center, Alexandria
- When: Saturday, Nov. 10 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 11 at 3 p.m.
- Price: Tickets range from $5 - $80
- Why Go: Featuring pianist Yefim Bronfman as he joins the orchestra for Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 5.
Shaolin Warriors: Voices of the Masters
- Where: GMU Center for the Arts, Fairfax
- When: Saturday, Nov. 10 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 11 at 4 p.m.
- Why Go: These Kung Fu masters develop their astounding skills through meditation and rigorous physical training. Don’t miss the pre-performance demonstrations and discussions with the company.
- Price: Tickets range from $24 - $48
- Where: George Washington’s Mount Vernon, Alexandria
- When: Sunday, Nov. 11 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Why Go: Witness a wreath-laying ceremony, place a flower at George Washington’s tomb, enjoy live music and more in honor of Veterans Day.
- Price: Adults: $15; Kids: $7; Active Duty, Former or Retired Military Personnel: FREE
“Safe Defense of a Free State”: Veterans Day Commemoration
- Where: Gunston Hall, Lorton
- When: Sunday, Nov. 11 from 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Why Go: Visit with re-enactors to learn about the Mason family’s service to the nation, dating back to the struggle for independence.
- Price: Adults: $10; Seniors: $8; Kids: $5; Family Admission: $25; Active Duty Military Personnel and Veterans: FREE
- Where: Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, Alexandria
- When: Sunday, Nov. 11 from 2 – 3:30 p.m.
- Why Go: Students in grades 5-7 will take over the museum by dressing up in period costumes and interacting with guests.
- Price: Adults: $5; Kids: $3; Veterans and Active Duty Military and their families are FREE
- Where: Workhouse Arts Center, Lorton
- When: Sunday, Nov. 11 at 3 p.m.
- Why Go: This event is presented by the Music Friends of the Fairfax County Public Library. Featuring selections by Saint-Saens, Faure, Wieniawski, Massenet and Ravel.
- Price: FREE
Library Events:
- Bouncin’ Babies at Chantilly Regional Library, Chantilly. Friday, Nov. 9 at 11:30 a.m. For ages birth-11 months. FREE – Registration Required.
- Friends of Kings Park Library Book Sale at Kings Park Library, Burke. Friday, Nov. 9 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 10 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Friends Book Sale at Kingstowne Library, Alexandria. Saturday, Nov. 10 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- Wag a Tale at Kingstowne Library, Alexandria. Saturday, Nov. 10 beginning at 10:30 a.m. For ages 5-12. FREE – Registration Required.
- Native American Stories at Martha Washington Library, Alexandria. Saturday, Nov. 10 at 10:30 a.m. For ages 6-12. FREE – Registration Required.
- Hip Hop Workshop at Beatley Central Library, Alexandria. Saturday, Nov. 10 at 2 p.m.
- Vegan Beauty Workshop at Beatley Central Library, Alexandria. Saturday, Nov. 10 at 2 p.m. Registration Required.
- Mandolin Concert at Sherwood Regional Library, Alexandria. Saturday, Nov. 10 at 2 p.m. FREE – Registration Required.
- Storytime Express at Burke Centre Library, Burke. Saturday Nov. 10 at 2 p.m. FREE – Registration Required.
Nature Highlights:
- Wetland Watch at Mason Neck State Park, Lorton. Saturday, Nov. 10 at 10:30 a.m. Weekend parking is $4 per vehicle.
- Walking Tour of Union Mills departing from Ellanor C. Lawrence Park, Chantilly. Saturday, Nov. 10 at 11 a.m. For ages 5 and up. $24 - $39 per person – Registration Required.
- Harvest Creations at Sully Historic Site, Chantilly. Saturday, Nov. 10 at 1 and 3 p.m. For ages 4 and up. $10 - $12 per person – Registration Required.
- Founding Gardeners at Green Spring Gardens, Annandale. Saturday, Nov. 10 at 1:30 p.m. For adults. $20 - $22 per person – Registration Required.
- Eagle Eye at Mason Neck State Park, Lorton. Saturday, Nov. 10 at 4 p.m. Weekend parking is $4 per vehicle.
- Fall Guided Hike at Mason Neck State Park, Lorton. Sunday, Nov. 11 at 2 p.m. FREE parking all day on Veterans Day.
- Veterans Day Celebration: The Fights for our Freedom at Mason Neck State Park, Lorton. Sunday, Nov. 11 from 5:30 – 7 p.m. FREE parking all day on Veterans Day.
Flying Squirrels: Gliding in Tonight at Hidden Oaks Nature Center, Annandale. Sunday, Nov. 11 at 5:30 p.m. For ages 3 and up. $6 - $8 per person – Registration Required.
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