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Weekend Planner: Capital Focus Jazz Band, Skateboard and Dance Competition

Local events in our area Friday, Aug. 24 through Sunday, Aug. 26.

Wondering what to do with your weekend? Patch has got you covered with a variety of local events happening this Friday through Sunday.

The Illest Ingredients

  • Where: , Annandale
  • When: Saturday, Aug. 25 from 5 – 11 p.m.
  • Why Go: Catch this skateboard and dance competition hosted by Urban Artistry.  All ages and levels are welcome, and cash prizes will be awarded.
  • Price: Admission is $10

29th Annual Begonia Sale and Show

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  • Where: , Annandale
  • When: Saturday, Aug. 25 from 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 26 from Noon – 3:30 p.m.
  • Why Go: Peruse a wide variety of begonias at this event sponsored by the Potomac Branch of the American Begonia Society.
  • Price: Admission is FREE

Fairfax County Summer Entertainment Series:

  • Braddock Nights presents Swing Shift at Lake Accotink Park, Springfield. Friday, Aug. 24 at 7:30 p.m. FREE.
  • Spotlight by Starlight presents Urban Funk at , Annandale. Friday, Aug. 24 at 7:30 p.m. FREE.
  • Spotlight by Starlight presents Peruvian Cultural Heritage Night at , Annandale. Saturday, Aug. 25 at 7:30 p.m. FREE.
  • Spotlight by Starlight presents The Capital Focus Jazz Band at , Annandale. Sunday, Aug. 26 at 7:30 p.m. FREE.

Music on the Lawn

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  • Where: Burke Presbyterian Church, Burke
  • When: Sunday, Aug. 26 from 6 – 8 p.m.
  • Why Go: Bring chairs, a blanket and a picnic dinner to enjoy during an outdoor performance by the musical group Over Under, Down Yonder.  
  • Price: FREE

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