Friday, Jan. 7: Step Right Up
Power, conflict, scandal and mayhem, all set to music! The
Capitol Steps have recorded over 30 albums, including their
latest, "Liberal Shop of Horrors" and "Barackin'
Around the Christmas Tree." They've been featured on NBC,
CBS, ABC and NPR and win new fans with every performance.
Don't miss them at McLean
Community Center's Alden Theatre. $45 ($40 for McLean
District residents.) 8 p.m. (Also on Saturday, Jan.
8.) Call 703-790-0123.
Also on Friday:
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Basic Gardening: Lush Feathery Ferns. Think ferns
are limited to shady spots? Master Gardeners show you how
the diversity of ferns allows their use throughout the
landscape, whether sunny or shady. 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Greenspring Gardens. $10.
Register online or call 703-222-4664. For information,
call 703-642-5173.
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Ponderings: Weasels. Discover just how many weasels
live in Fairfax County and learn what their roles are in
the food chain. Using his skills and a dab of weasel urine,
the Hidden Pond Nature Center naturalist will attempt to
draw in one of the more common members of the weasel
family. 4:30 to 6 p.m. Hidden Pond Nature Center. $4. Ages
6 to 10.
Register online or call 703-222-4664. For information,
call 703-451-9588.
 Saturday, Jan. 8: Art Walk
The
2nd Saturday Art Walk at the Workhouse showcases the
diverse work of more than 150 visual artists in a unique
historic venue, creating an atmosphere that encourages
visitors to immerse themselves in the richness of this
creative community. Guests can tour seven unique studio
buildings, mix and mingle with artists, buy original works of
art, experience ever-changing exhibitions and meet featured
artists, all while enjoying light refreshment and music. 6 to
9 p.m. Workhouse Arts Center. Free. Call 703-495-0001.
Also on Saturday:
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Paws to Read: Children can practice their reading
skills by reading to man's (and kid's) best friend at
Fairfax County Library locations. Children ages 6 to 12 can
register for 15-minute sessions reading to trained therapy
dogs. Free. Various times and locations.
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Family Fun-Snow Crystals Workshop: Listen to the
story of “Snowflake Bentley” and learn how snow is made.
Then craft your own snowflakes of crystal, paper and pipe
cleaners to take home. 2 to 3 p.m. Greenspring Gardens.
$6/person.
Register online or call 703-222-4664. For information
call 703-642-5173.
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 Sunday, Jan. 9: On the Rocks
Ice Making in 19th-Century Fairfax: Before there
were refrigerators, there was ice! Learn how ice was
harvested and stored on Walney Farm in the 19th century. Make
and eat ice cream. 1 to 2:30 p.m. Ellanor C. Lawrence Park.
$6/person.
Register online or call 703-222-4664. Call 703-631-0013
for details.
Also on Sunday:
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Raise the Rafters and Game Day: Rhythm Around the World
Tour: Take a musical journey around the globe.
Enjoy rhythmic elements that make each nation's music
unique and special. 2 to 3 p.m. Frying Pan Farm Park. Free.
Ages 6 and up. For information call 703-437-9101.
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The Fairfax County Weekender highlights a selection of
county events taking place each weekend. Many more
events and activities can be found at the Parks
and Library
pages, and elsewhere on the Fairfax County website.
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A complete list of county calendars is also available
online.
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To request this information in an alternate format,
call 703-324-3187, TTY 711.
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TTY is 711 unless otherwise indicated.
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