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Get Out Weekend Planner: Carnival at Landmark, Symphony Orchestra and More

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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

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