Artwork, Music and a Walk in the Woods

How will you spend the first weekend of the New Year?  Patch found a wide variety of indoor and outdoor activities for you to enjoy Friday through Sunday.

“I DO! I DO!”

• Where: , Lorton
• When: Doors open at 6 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 6 and Saturday, Jan. 7; 5 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 8.
• Why Go: Enjoy cocktails and a dinner buffet, followed by a sentimental yet humorous musical production detailing the ups and downs of marriage. 
• Price: $41.95 for ages 16 and up weekdays and Sundays; $44.95 for ages 16 and up Saturdays; $35 for youth ages 11-15; $25 for children 10 and under.
• More information: www.lazysusan.com/special/now-playing/

 The Patents and Trademarks of Steve Jobs – Art and Technology that Changed the World

• Where: National Inventors Hall of Fame and Museum, Alexandria
• When: Friday, Jan. 6 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Saturday, Jan. 7 from noon until 5:00 p.m.
• Why Go: Tour this honoring the creativity and ingenuity of the late Steve Jobs.
• Price: Admission is FREE

 Alexandria Farmers Markets

• Where: in Market Square on King Street, and Market on the corner of East Oxford and Mount Vernon avenues
• When: Saturdays; Old Town from 5:30 – 10:30 a.m. and Del Ray from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
• Why Go: Both of these markets are open year round, and both offer a wide variety of fruits and vegetables, meat and fish, dairy products, baked goods, and much more.
• Price:  Admission is FREE.
• More information: www.alexandriava.gov/FarmersMarket

 Advent Calendar Closing Celebration and Silent Auction

• Where: , Alexandria
• When: Saturday, Jan. 7 from 12 – 2 p.m.
• Why Go: Twenty-four works of art produced by area schools, churches, and community organizations were revealed each day of the Advent calendar, and now these works of art are .  Proceeds from the auction will benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Mid-Atlantic.  Refreshments and family friendly activities will be available.
• Price: Admission is FREE
• More information: www.christmasattic.com/adventauction.aspx

 Local Library Book Sales

• :  Saturday, Jan. 8 from 12 – 4 p.m.
• :  Ongoing Sale
• :  Ongoing Sale
• :  Ongoing Sale

 Storytelling Festival

• Where: , Annandale
• When: Saturday, Jan. 7 at 2:00 p.m.
• Why Go: Children age 5 and older will hear legendary tales and learn about storytelling techniques and traditions.  Registration is required for this event; please click on the link for details.  Children must be accompanied by a registered adult.
• Price:  $6 for Fairfax County residents; $8 for non-residents

 ArtNotes presents “Shade Parade”

• Where: , Lorton
• When: Saturday, Jan. 7 at 7:30 p.m.
• Why Go: “Shade Parade” is a pop/rock band led by one of the Workhouse music instructors.  The performance will follow the opening reception of the New Works exhibit from 5 – 7 p.m.
• Price: Admission is FREE.
• More information: www.workhousearts.org/events/500/artnotes-presents-shade-parade-on-january-7!/

 Winter Ranger Hike

• Where: , Lorton
• When: Sunday, Jan. 8 from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
• Why Go: Meet at the Bayview Trail Head for a guided tour where you’ll learn about park wildlife and ways to preserve nature.  Please wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather.  You’ll also need a bottle of water and, of course, your camera.
• Price:  The weekend parking fee for passenger vehicles is $4

 United States Marine Band Concert

• Where: , Fairfax
• When: Sunday, Jan. 8 at 2 p.m.
• Why Go: Enjoy this free concert by “The President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band, featuring musical selections by John Philip Sousa.
• Price:  FREE
• More information: cfa.gmu.edu