Community Corner
Get Out: Theater and Music
No weekend plans yet? Check out this list of suggestions below
The weekend's almost here. What are you up to? If you're looking for ideas, check out these five suggestions below.
1. Theater of the First Amendment presents: 24, 7, 365
Where/When: Center for the Arts at George Mason University- Harris Theater, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax /Thursday, Mar. 10-Saturday, Mar. 12 at 8 p.m.; Saturday, Mar. 12, 2 p.m. and Sunday, Mar. 13, 4 p.m.
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Why Go: This play shows what the world would look like if people were happy 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Pricing: $30 for Friday and Saturday evening performances; $25 for Thursday evening performance, Saturday and Sunday matinees
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Ticket Website: Here
2. Kix (band)
Where/When: Jaxx Nightclub - 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield/Friday, Mar. 11 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, Mar. 12 at 7 p.m.
Why Go: Kix is an American hard rock/heavy metal band that became popular in the late 1980’s with hits like “Love at First Sight” and “Yeah, Yeah, Yeah”. Since this band is originally from Maryland they have added a second show to accommodate all of their fans. This show is 21 and up.
Pricing: $27 in advance, $30 day of show
Ticket Website: Here
3. Jimmy Lange vs. Jimmy “The Fighting School Teacher” Holmes
Where/When: George Mason University- Patriot Center, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax/Saturday, Mar. 12, 7 p.m.
Why Go: This is the biggest boxing show in the Washington DC area. In addition to the title fight Fairfax native and undefeated welterweight Todd “White Lightning” Wilson will take a break from biz development at Booz Allen Hamilton to square off in the ring on Saturday.
Pricing: Tickets start at $35
Website: Here
4. Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra: Met Jazz Goes Latin
Where/When: Center for the Arts at George Mason University, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax /Saturday, Mar. 12, 8 p.m.
Why Go: Enjoy a night of classic jazz and Latin beats performed by outstanding local musicians.
Pricing: $40, $32, $20, limited student tickets available
Ticket Website: Here
5. The Red Chord
Where/When: Jaxx Nightclub - 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield/Sunday, Mar. 13, Doors open at 5 p.m. the show starts at 5:15 p.m.
Why Go: The Red Chord helped pioneer the “deathcore” genre and has toured all over North America and Europe.
Pricing: $12
Ticket Website: Here
