Community Corner
Get Out Weekend Planner: Carnival at Landmark, Symphony Orchestra and More
No weekend plans yet? Check out this list of suggestions below
Here's our suggestions on where to hang out this weekend, whether you want to stay close to home or explore.
1. Reithoffer Shows Carnival
Where/When: Landmark Mall, 5801 Duke Street, Alexandria/Thursday, April 14-Sunday, May 1 Hours: Mondays-Thursdays 5 p.m.-11 p.m., Fridays 5 p.m.-12 a.m., Saturdays 11 a.m.-12 a.m., Sundays 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
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Why Go: Fun for all ages. Enjoy a variety of family friendly rides including the Giant Dutch Wheel and the Tilt-A-Whirl in addition to classic carnival treats such as kettle corn and funnel cakes.
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2. Mason Symphony Orchestra
Where/When: George Mason University- Concert Hall, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax/Friday, April 15 at 8 p.m.
Why Go: Enjoy an amazing clarinet solo and the vocal stylings of a mezzo-soprano soloist along with the Mason Symphony Orchestra.
Pricing: $15 adult, $10 Student and Senior
Ticket Website: Here
3. 10-Minute Play Festival
Where/When: -Colgan Theater, 4001 Wakefield Chapel Road, Annandale/Friday, April 15 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, April 16 at 8 p.m.
Why Go: Support the local arts and see some original plays written and performed by students at Northern Virginia Community college. Refreshments will be provided.
Pricing: Free
4. Silk Flower Pin Craft Workshop
Where/When: -Historic House, 4603 Green Spring Road, Alexandria/Saturday, April 16 from 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Why Go: A silk flower pin is the perfect accessory to add to your Easter Sunday best. Supplies and light refreshments will be provided.
Pricing: $22
Registration Website: Here
5. Theater of the First Amendment: Live Wire
Where/When: Mason University- Concert Hall, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax/Sunday, April 17 at 4 p.m.
Why Go: The theater company will recreate authentic shows taken from the University’s Federal Theater Project archives program that was created in the 1930’s to keep the radio industry going during the Great Depression.
Pricing: $18, $28, $36. Limited Student Tickets Available
Ticket Website: Here