Weekend Planner: Home Show, Concerts and More

 Funny Money

• Where: Little Theatre of Alexandria
• When: Wednesday through Saturday shows at 8 p.m.; Sunday matinees at 3 p.m. (now through Sept. 29)
• Why Go: This British stage comedy by Ray Cooney is about a man who mistakenly picks up a briefcase full of cash.
• Price: Tickets are $17 - $20 

Capital Home Show

• Where: Dulles Expo Center, Chantilly
• When: Friday, Sept. 21 and Saturday, Sept. 22 from 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Sunday, Sept. 23 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• Why Go: You’ll find ideas for home improvement, decorating, remodeling and more at this event. The Style Network’s Mark Brunetz will be in attendance to offer advice and helpful tips. 
• Price: Adults: $10 at the door or $7 online; kids ages 6 – 12: $3   

Fall Garden Day

• Where: Green Spring Gardens, Alexandria
• When: Saturday, Sept. 22 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
• Price: Admission is FREE; Children’s Concert Tickets are $2
• Why Go: Get ready for fall with this event featuring plant vendors, live music, monarch butterfly programs, live raptor programs, a children’s interactive concert (reservations recommended) and more.

“Who’s On First Bass?” Concert

• Where: Green Spring Gardens, Alexandria
• When: Saturday, Sept. 22 at 2 p.m.
• Why Go: The Virginia Virtuosi explains how classical music is like a sport promoting teamwork, communication, skill development and the use of specialized equipment. Featuring music by Duke Ellington, Mendelssohn, Rossini and more.
• Price: $2 - $4 per person – registration required 

Alexandria Symphony Orchestra Concert

• Where: Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall, Alexandria
• When: Saturday, Sept. 22 at 8 p.m.
• Why Go: The ASO’s first concert of the season will feature acclaimed pianist Yuliya Gorenman performing Brahms’s Piano Concerto No. 1.
• Price: Tickets are $5 - $80 

Car Seat Inspection

• Where: INOVA Franconia-Springfield Healthplex
• When: Sunday, Sept. 23 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
• Why Go: Three out of four car seats are installed incorrectly, so please take advantage of this opportunity to have a FCPD Certified Inspector check your child’s car seat and offer advice about proper installation and use.
• Price: FREE 

Presidential Salon with James Madison

• Where: Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, Old Town Alexandria
• When: Sunday, Sept. 23 at 3 p.m.
• Why Go: Discuss the political and personal issues of the year 1812 with President James Madison.
• Price: $15 per person; $10 for high school/college students – Reservations Recommended

Library Events:

• Preschool Storytime at John Marshall Library, Alexandria.  Friday, Sept. 21 at 11 a.m.  For ages 3 – 5.  FREE – Registration Required.
• Short Books Conversations at Burke Centre Library, Burke.  Friday, Sept. 21 at 1:30 p.m.  For adults.  FREE.
• Circus in a Suitcase at John Marshall Library, Alexandria.  Saturday, Sept. 22 at 10:30 a.m.  For all ages.  FREE – Registration Required.
• Uno, Dos, Tres con Andres at Kings Park Library, Burke.  Saturday, Sept. 22 at 11 a.m.  For all ages.  FREE – Registration Required.
• eBook Clinic at Kings Park Library, Burke.  Saturday, Sept. 22 at 11 a.m.  For adults.  FREE – Registration Required.
• eBook Workshop at George Mason Regional Library, Annandale.  Saturday, Sept. 22 at 2 p.m.  For all ages.  FREE.
• Election Movie Series at Beatley Central Library, Alexandria.  Sunday, Sept. 23 at 2 p.m.  FREE.

Nature Highlights:

• Ponderings – Stream Study at Hidden Pond Nature Center, Springfield.  Friday, Sept. 21 at 4:30 p.m.  For ages 6 - 10.  $6 - $8 per person – Registration Required.
• Paddle to Mason Neck at Occoquan Regional Park, Lorton.  Saturday, Sept. 22 at 9 a.m.  $35 per person – Reservations Required.
• Beginning Nature Photography at Mason Neck State Park, Lorton.  Saturday, Sept. 22 at 10 a.m.  Weekend parking is $4 per vehicle.
• Virginia Junior Naturalist at Hidden Oaks Nature Center, Annandale.  Saturday, Sept. 22 at 2 p.m.  For ages 7 - 13.  $15 - $17 per person – Registration Required.
• GPS Adventure at Mason Neck State Park, Lorton.  Saturday, Sept. 22 at 4 p.m.  Weekend parking is $4 per vehicle.
• Birding for Beginners – Optics at Huntley Meadows Park, Alexandria.  Sunday, Sept. 23 at 8 a.m.  For ages 11 and up.  $6 - $8 per person – Registration Required.
• Sunday Morning Bird Walk at Dyke Marsh, Alexandria.  Sunday, Sept. 23 at 8 a.m.  FREE.
• Ranger Station Creations: Nature Crafting at Mason Neck State Park, Lorton.  Sunday, Sept. 23 at Noon.  Weekend parking is $4 per vehicle.
• Furry Foxes at Hidden Oaks Nature Center, Annandale.  Sunday, Sept. 23 at 1:30 p.m.  For ages 2 - 6.  $5 - $7 per person – Registration Required.
• Mammals of Mason Neck at Mason Neck State Park, Lorton.  Sunday, Sept. 23 at 2 p.m.  Weekend parking is $4 per vehicle.
• Wild Side Wagon Ride at Huntley Meadows Park, Alexandria.  Sunday, Sept. 23 at 2 and 4 p.m.  For ages 3 and up.  $6 - $8 per person – Registration Required.