Weekend Planner: Live Music, Nature Walks and More

Making weekend plans?  Check out our list of the top events happening in the local area this Friday through Sunday. 

Nature Walks and Education:

• All A-Buzz About Bees Huntley Meadows Park, Alexandria; Saturday, Feb. 25 at 3 p.m.; $6 per person – registration required.  Adults only.
• Flying Squirrels: Gliding in Tonight Hidden Oaks Nature Center, Annandale; Saturday, Feb. 25 at 6 p.m.; $6 per person – registration required.  Ages 4 and up.
• Sunday Morning Bird Walk Belle Haven Park and Marina, Alexandria; Sunday, Feb. 26 at 8 a.m.; FREE 

The President’s Own U.S. Marine Band

• Where: Northern Virginia Community College, Alexandria
• When: Sunday, Feb. 26 at 2 p.m.
• Why Go: Enjoy a relaxing afternoon with the United States Marine Band at this free concert open to the public.
• Price:  FREE

• Where: Mount Vernon Recreation Center, Alexandria
• When: Saturday, Feb. 25 from 6 – 10 p.m.
• Why Go: Dance the night away while supporting a worthy cause.  Proceeds to benefit the Miracle League of Alexandria.
• Price:  $25 per person; $40 per couple; $50 per family
• More information: http://www.miracleleagueofalexandria.com/

The Alexandria Singers: “Winter Cabaret”

• Where: First Baptist Church of Alexandria
• When: Saturday, Feb. 25 at 7:30 p.m.
• Why Go: Enjoy the musical entertainment provided by this popular local group.  Light refreshments are included in the cost of admission, and there will be a live auction.
• Price: $20 per person

Walking with Washington

• Where: Tour begins at the Ramsay House Visitors Center, Alexandria
• When: Sunday, Feb. 26 at 1 p.m.
• Why Go: This 90-minute tour highlights sites in Alexandria that relate to former resident George Washington.
• Price:  FREE

Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra

•  Where: GMU Center for the Arts, Fairfax
• When: Saturday, Feb. 25 at 8 p.m.
• Why Go: Featuring selections by renowned jazz artists Buddy Rich, Woody Herman, and Stan Kenton.  Arrive 45 minutes early for a pre-performance discussion.
• Price:  Tickets range from $20 - $40

Disney Live – Phineas and Ferb

•  Where: GMU Patriot Center, Fairfax
• When: Sunday, Feb. 26 at 1, 4, and 7 p.m.
• Why Go: Kids will enjoy this live stage show based on the popular Disney Channel series.
• Price:  Tickets range from $22 - $50