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Get Out Weekend Planner: The Fairfax Symphony Orchestra, Cultural Night and More

No weekend plans yet? Check out this list of suggestions below

If you're not planning to spend your weekend at the movie theater watching and re-watching Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2, here are some local options for you to try.

1. Janine Wilson Band

Where/When: Royal Lake Park, 5344 Gainsborough Drive, Fairfax/Friday, July 15 at 7:30 p.m.

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Why Go: Last week Janine Wilson and her band opened for Def Leppard and this week you have the chance to see her for free at Royal Lake Park. Janine is an award-winning Blues/Americana roots rock singer and songwriter with a big voice and a strong stage presence.

Price: Free

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2. The Fairfax Symphony Orchestra

Where/When: , 6621 Columbia Pike, Annandale/Saturday, July 16 at 10 a.m.

Why Go: Bring a blanket and enjoy listening to the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra, Summer Pops on a perfect summer day.

Pricing: Free

 

3. Free Golf Clinic

Where/When: 909 Ferndale Avenue, Herndon/Saturday, July 16 12 p.m-1:30 p.m.

Why Go: Bring the whole family to the Town of Herndon Centennial Golf Course to about the game of golf. Don’t worry if you don’t have your own clubs, they will have clubs there for you to borrow.

Pricing: Free

 

4. Battle of Blackburn’s Farm

Where/When: 3610 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax/Saturday, July 16th at 2 p.m.

Why Go:  Historian Mark Trbovich will be giving an informative talk “First Blood, Battle of Blackburn’s Ford” at the Civil War Interpretive Center at Historic Blenheim.

Pricing: Free

 

5. Taiwanese Cultural Heritage Night

Where/When: , 7900 Heritage Drive, Annandale/Sunday, July 17 at 7 p.m.

Why Go: Enjoy Taiwanese dancing and music before the movie starts at dark.

Pricing: Free

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