 Friday, March
15: Oh My Deer!
Gardening with Deer: No, the deer won’t
help you and can actually have a negative impact on your
garden. And there seem to be more of them than ever. While
fencing and spraying repellents are the tactics most often
used, another good way to combat deer is to focus on the
selection and care of plants. Learn which plants the deer
avoid in your garden. From 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Green Spring Gardens. $10/person.
Register
online. For information call 703-642-5173.
Also on Friday:
Lynne Mackey, Classical Pianist: Sit back
and enjoy an amazing recital featuring music of Russian
composers ranging from the romantic pieces of Rachmaninoff
and Medtner, to the whimsical humor of Stravinsky and
Prokofiev. Talented pianist Lynne Mackey has performed in
solo and chamber music settings in the United States and
abroad. Her performances include three New York
premieres and she currently tours as a pianist with the
Virginia Commission for the Arts. From 8 to 9:30 p.m. in
W16 – McGuireWoods
Gallery, Workhouse
Arts Center. $25/person general admission, $20/senior or
military and $12/youth/student. Buy tickets
online. For information call 703-584-2900.
 Saturday,
March 16: Animals Around Us
Garden Sprouts: Animal Tracks: Observe
nature all around you. Three to 5-year-olds can see deer,
rabbit and raccoon tracks and look for other signs of these
woodland creatures from 11 a.m. to noon at Green Spring Gardens. $5/child.
Register
online. For information call 703-642-5173.
Also on Saturday:
Family Fun: Animal Trek: Learn how to
identify animals by their tracks and other clues. Explore the
park for evidence of woodland animals, then make a plaster
cast of your favorite animal prints. Participants must be at
least age five. From 2 to 3 p.m. at Green Spring Gardens. $6/person.
Register
online. For information call 703-642-5173.
Raggedy Ann and Andy: A new doll, Babette,
has arrived in the playroom only to be whisked away by Prince
Leonard-the-Looney-Hearted. Raggedy Ann and Andy spring to
action and climb out the playroom window into the deepest,
darkest woods to rescue Babette. In this hilarious and
free-wheeling romp for those ages 5+, the dolls encounter
numerous crazy characters on their quest. Based on the
Bobbs-Merrill book, this is an adventure for the child in all
of us. From 3 to 5 p.m. at the Alden
Theatre, McLean Community Center, both Saturday and
Sunday. $10/person. Buy tickets online.
For information call 703-790-0123.
Ballroom Social Dance: Put on your dancing
shoes and join the monthly Ballroom Social Dance featuring
complimentary refreshments and a cash bar. All skill levels
welcome! Arrive early for a 30-minute mini-lesson on the
foxtrot from 7:30 to 8 p.m. The social dance will be led by a
professional ballroom instructor. From 8 to 10:30 p.m. in the
McGuire-Woods
Gallery (second floor of W-16), Workhouse
Arts Center. $10/person (Ballroom Social) and $5/person
(mini-lesson). Mini-lesson tickets are only sold at the door.
Ballroom Social Dance tickets may be reserved
online, by phone or at the door. For information call
703-584-2900.
 Sunday,
March 17: Go Green but Enjoy Bluegrass
Go Green: Shamrocks & Snakes: Celebrate
St. Patrick’s Day with Irish stories, music and the legend of
why there are no snakes in Ireland. Meet several snakes that
live here, not there. Participants must be at least age 4.
From 2 to 3 p.m. at Hidden Oaks
Nature Center. $6/person. Register
online. For information call 703-941-1065.
Also on Sunday:
Wear Green! Campfire: Wear your best green
this St. Patrick’s Day and help find all things wearing green
in the meadow. Return to a campfire to toast marshmallows.
From 7 to 8 p.m., meet at Cabell's Mill in Ellanor C. Lawrence Park. $5/person.
Be sure to register an adult with child. Register
online. For information call 703-631-0013.
Bluegrass Barn Concert Series: Bill Emerson and Sweet
Dixie: Bill Emerson started singing and
playing the banjo in1953 and went on to become the founder of
the world famous Country Gentlemen. One of the five most
influential string banjo players of all time, he has recorded
and performed with more bands than any other banjo player. He
performs with Sweet Dixie from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Frying Pan Farm Park. Doors open at 6
p.m. Tickets are $15 at the door, $12 in advance. Call
703-437-9101 or go to Frying Pan Farm
Park to purchase your tickets.
Cool Cow Comedy Presents: A St. Paddy's Day
Showcase!: Lucky you! Some of D.C.'s best will
be bringing the laughs this St. Paddy's Day. Rahmein
Mostafavi will cost joined by Phillippe Schafer, Jamel
Johnson, Becca Steinhoff, Randy Syphax and Brandon
Wardell. Due to material, all patrons must be 18 to
attend the performance and line-up of performers is subject
to change without notice. From 7 to 9 p.m. at W3
Theatre, Workhouse
Arts Center. $10/person (advance reservations
strongly recommended as previous performances have sold out).
Buy tickets online. For
information call 703-584-2900.
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Information was correct at time of publication.
Please contact individual event sites to confirm
programs are being held as scheduled.
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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. Additionally, the
towns of Herndon
and Vienna as well
as the city of Falls Church offer
many arts, entertainment and recreational
opportunities.
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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.
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TTY is 711 unless otherwise indicated.
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