Weekend Planner: Motorcycles, Egg Hunts and Classical Music

Making plans for the weekend? Patch has got you covered with our list of local events that is sure to have something for everyone.  

Dinner for the Washingtons Walking Tour

• Where: George Washington’s Mount Vernon, Alexandria
• When: Saturdays and Sundays at 11 a.m. through April 22
• Why Go: This one hour walking tour will focus on the foods that were prepared at Mount Vernon in George Washington’s time.  The tour includes the basement cellar, as well as the greenhouse where guests will sample Martha Washington’s cherry punch.
• Price: $5 in addition to regular admission

Studio 3 Presents: Sinbad - The Untold Tale

• Where: Workhouse Arts Center, 9601 Ox Road, Lorton. 
• When: Saturdays, from March 3-31; 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. showtimes
• Why Go: Enjoy a family outing with the Workhouse's Studio 3 Repertory Company. The production includes swordfighting, magic and riding a flying carpet.  
• Price: $12 adults; $8 children under 12 years old

GMU Dance Company 2012 Gala Concert

• Where: GMU Center for the Arts, Fairfax
• When: Friday, March 30 and Saturday, March 31 at 8 p.m.
• Why Go: Featuring D-Man in the Water, Part I by Bill T. Jones, Swing Shift by David Parsons, and Bedtime by Mark Morris.
• Price: Tickets range from $10 - $20

Motorcycle Scavenger Hunt

• Where: Begins at Moe’s Peyton Place and ends at Kilroys, Springfield
• When: Saturday, March 31. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. Hunt will last from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.  
• Why Go: Presented by 13 Rebels Motorcycle Club to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project. Cash prizes and raffle items will be awarded.
• Price: $20 registration fee

Shoji Lamp Workshop

• Where: Green Spring Gardens, Annandale
• When: Saturday, March 31, at 10 a.m.
• Why Go: Make a Japanese Shoji lamp using provided materials such as wood, rice paper, wiring and bulbs. Light refreshments and tea will be served.
• Price: $36 - $38 per person; registration required

Alexandria Symphony Orchestra: A Magical Spell

• Where: NOVA Alexandria, Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall
• When: Saturday, March 31 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, April 1 at 3 p.m.
• Why Go: Violinist Midori returns to the ASO to perform Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto. Additional selections include Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite and Kluge’s MEIBUKI – Regeneration with the Arlington Children’s Chorus.
• Price: Tickets range from $5 - $75

Animal Rescue: A Musical Adventure

• Where: Green Spring Gardens, Annandale
• When: Sunday, April 1 at 1 p.m.
• Why Go: Go on a musical adventure with the Virginia Virtuosi Rescue Squad. Experience the music of Berlioz, Tchaikovsky, Dragonetti, and others.  For ages 5 and up.
• Price: $2 - $4 per person; registration required.

Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic

• Where: Bishop Ireton High School, Alexandria
• When: Sunday, April 1 at 3 p.m.
• Why Go: Selections include Gustav Holst’s Concerto for 2 Violins, Claude Debussy’s Nocturnes, Frederick Delius’ Songs of Sunset, and more.  Arrive at 2:15 for a pre-concert lecture with Dr. Stephen Bertino.
• Price: Admission is $20; 18 and under are FREE

Friends and Family Chamber Orchestra with the Mason Symphony Orchestra

• Where: Lake Braddock High School, Springfield
• When: Sunday, April 1 at 4 p.m.
• Why Go: Featuring selections by Tchaikovsky, Bach, Bizet, Ravel, and more.
• Price: Admission is FREE

The Acting Company: Julius Caesar

• Where: GMU Center for the Arts, Fairfax
• When: Sunday, April 1 at 7 p.m.
• Why Go: Don’t miss The Acting Company’s presentation of this classic Shakespearean tragedy.
• Price: Tickets range from $20 - $40

Egg Hunts:

• Alexandria Easter Eggstravaganza at Top Golf, Alexandria.  Saturday, March 31 from 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.  FREE
• Dinosaur Egg Hunt at Hidden Oaks Nature Center, Annandale.  Saturday, March 31 at 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 2 p.m.  For ages 3-8.  $6 - $8 per person – registration required.
• 9th Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Eclectic Nature, Alexandria.  Saturday, March 31 at 11 a.m.  FREE
• Eggstravaganza and Easter Egg Roll at Fairfax County Government Center, Fairfax.  Saturday, March 31 from 1 – 3 p.m.  For ages 11 and under.  FREE

Nature Programs:

• Ponderings - Spring at Hidden Pond Nature Center, Springfield.  Friday, March 30 at 4:30 p.m.  For ages 6-11.  $6 - $8 per person – registration required.
• Safari Saturday - Spring at Hidden Pond Nature Center, Springfield.  Saturday, March 31 at 10:30 a.m.  For ages 3-6.  $6 - $8 per person – registration required.
• Walk on the Wild Side at Mason Neck State Park, Lorton.  Saturday, March 31 at 2 p.m.  Parking fee is $4 per vehicle.
• Dazzled by Dragonflies at Huntley Meadows Park, Alexandria.  Saturday, March 31 at 3 p.m.  For adults.  $6 - $8 per person – registration required.