Get Out Weekend Planner: Women in Jazz, Civil War Sesquicentennial Picnic and More

In the mood for a movie or a concert this weekend? You're in luck. There are several local options available. Check out our suggestions below.

1. Cox Movies Under the Moon

Where/When: Van Dyck Park, 3730 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax/Thursday, June 23-Sunday, June 26th at 6:30 p.m.

Why Go: Every night is a different movie beginning at dusk. Thursday: The Wizard of Oz, come dressed as your favorite character- best costume wins a prize; Friday: How to Train Your Dragon, Pet Night! Bring the family pet, the pet with the best trick will win a prize from Happy Woof; Saturday: Iron Man 2, come dressed as your favorite super hero, best costume wins a prize; Sunday: Real Women Have Curves

Price: Free

Website: http://www.moviesunderthemoon.org/index.htm

2. Brady’s Michigan Sharpshooters

Where/When: Fort Ward, 4301 West Braddock Road, Alexandria/Saturday, June 25th 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Why Go: Watch as Civil War re-enactors show off their skills through firing demonstrations, a riffle display and bugle calls.

Pricing: Free

3. A Jane Austen Tea Party

Where/When: , 4603 Green Spring Road, Alexandria/Sunday, June 26th at 1 p.m.

Why Go: Step into the page’s of one of Jane Austen’s books where tea was more than a drink, it was a sign of social standing and marked fine hospitality.

Pricing: $27

4. Civil War Sesquicentennial Picnic

Where/When: E. Broad and North Fairfax Streets, Falls Church/Sunday June 26th 4- 7 p.m.

Why Go: Bring a blanket and picnic basket and enjoy complimentary drinks while listening to Civil War Era music. The whole family will enjoy playing croquet and horseshoes while watching costumed re-enactors..

Pricing: Free

5. Women in Jazz Concert

Where/When: Ernst Community Center, 8333 Little River Turnpike, Annandale/Sunday, June 26th 4 p.m.

Why Go: Enjoy a night of swing and jazz performed by Washington, D.C.’s first all-woman professional jazz orchestra.

Pricing: $15