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Get Out Weekend Planner: Celtic Music, Fairfax Symphony Orchestra, Basketball
No weekend plans yet? Check out this list of suggestions below
Annandale Patch has got you covered for the weekend. Check out our suggestions below for some local area events.
1. Further Spring Tour
Where/When: George Mason University- Patriot Center, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax/Thursday, Mar. 17, 8 p.m.
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Why Go: Phil Lesh and Bob Weir from the Grateful Dead teamed up to form the band Further. They have kept the Grateful Dead jam band tradition alive by playing free flowing improvisational sets that make you want to get up and move.
Pricing: $53.50
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Ticket Website: http://www.ticketmaster.com/venue/172065/
2. NCAA March Madness - George Mason University vs. Villanova
Where/When: Brion’s Grille, 10621 Braddock Road, Fairfax/Friday, Mar. 18, 2 p.m.
Why Go: Take off work early, put on your Green and Gold and cheer on the George Mason Patriots as they take on the Villanova Wildcats.
Pricing: No cover charge
3. Danú- Celtic Music
Where/When: George Mason University- Concert Hall, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax/Friday, Mar. 18, 8 p.m.
Why Go: Continue to celebrate St. Patrick’s by listening to traditional Celtic music straight from Ireland’s County Waterford.
Pricing: $44, $36, $22. Limited Student Tickets Available
Ticket Website: http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?orgid=220&pid=6817213
4. Super Pet Expo
Where/When: Dulles Expo Center, 4320 Chantilly Shopping Center, Chantilly/Friday, Mar. 18, 4 p.m.-9 p.m.; Saturday, Mar. 19, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sunday, Mar. 20 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Why Go: This show is a pet lover’s dream, there will be over 150 vendors selling pet friendly products, Smithfield the Painting Pig and World class Frisbee dogs. Bring your four legged friend to play in the World’s Largest Indoor Puppy Playground spanning nearly 5,000 square feet.
Pricing: Adults $13, Kids 4-12 $6
Ticket Website: http://www.superpetexpo.com/ticketsales.html
5. Fairfax Symphony Orchestra
Where/When: George Mason University- Concert Hall, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax/Saturday, Mar. 19, 8 p.m.
Why Go: The symphony will be performing Webern’s Six Pieces for Orchestra, Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No.5 and Sibelius’ Symphony No. 5.
Pricing: $55, $45, $25
Ticket Website: http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?orgid=220&pid=6821607
