Get Out Weekend Planner: Maryland Youth Ballet, Little Red & The Renegades and More

Sticking close to home during the summer does not have to be boring. There's plently of local events in our area this weekend for everyone. Check out our suggestions below.

1. The Washington Toho Koto Society

Where/When: Royal Lake Park, 5344 Gainsborough Drive, Fairfax/Friday, July 29 at 7:30 p.m.

Why Go: This nonprofit group was founded in 1971 to promote the understanding and appreciation of Japanese koto music. In 2003 the Foreign Minister of Japan gave them a special award for promoting koto music and friendship with the US for over 30 years.

Price: Free

2.

Where/When: , 6621 Columbia Pike, Annandale/Friday, July 29 at 7:30 p.m.

Why Go: Little Red is popular with jazz music and swing dancers. Don’t miss out on a fun night of accordion music and Zydeco dancing.  

Pricing: Free

3. Maryland Youth Ballet/ Monumental Brass Quintet

Where/When: Wolf Trap Theatre in the Woods, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna/Saturday, July 30 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.

Why Go: At 10 a.m. talented local young dancers will present Caroline’s fantastic adventure. The prize-winning brass horn ensemble will perform at 11 a.m. and inspire your kids to make their own music.

Pricing: both shows $8

Web Site: http://www.wolftrap.org/Home/Find_Performances_and_Events/Performance/11TITW/0726_0730.aspx

4. The Sound of Music

Where/When: Lanier Middle School, 3801 Jermantown Road, Fairfax/Friday, July 29 at 8 p.m., Saturday, July 30 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, July 31 at 2 p.m.

Why Go:  The City of Fairfax Theatre Company will bring to life this classic tale Maria and the seven von Trapp children.

Pricing: $8-$12

Ticket Web Site: http://fairfaxcitytheatre.ticketleap.com/sound-of-music/#view=calendar

5.

Where/When: , 7900 Heritage Drive, Annandale/Sunday, July 31 at 7 p.m.

Why Go: Enjoy a celebration of Celtic music and Irish step dancing. The movie, The Secret of Roan Inish starts at dark.

Pricing: Free