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Weekend Planner: Nature, Theater, Music and More

Weather on Saturday and Sunday: Sunny with highs reaching 40 degrees

Posted Wed, Jan 11, 2012 at 3:18 pm ET|Updated Fri, Jan 13, 2012 at 6:00 pm ET

Making plans for the weekend? Patch has got you covered with a list of the top events happening in our area this Friday through Sunday.

Majestic Eagle at Mason Neck

Where: , Lorton
When: Saturday, Jan. 14 and Sunday, Jan. 15 at 4 p.m.
Why Go: Rangers will be on hand to guide and answer questions as you watch bald eagles soar over Belmont Bay. Cameras and binoculars are highly encouraged.
Price: Parking day passes are $4 per vehicle.

Studio 3 presents “Miss Electricity”

Where: , Lorton
When: Beginning Saturday, Jan. 14 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Runs through Feb. 25.
Why Go: Studio 3 produces live theater for young audiences. Their latest production follows the adventures of 10 year-old Violet, aka “Miss Electricity”.
Price: $12 for ages 12 and up; $8 for children under 12

Workhouse Arts Center: The 2^nd Saturday Art Walk

Where: Workhouse Arts Center, Lorton
When: Saturday, Jan. 14
Why Go: See diverse work of more than 100 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.
Price: Free

Alexandria Winter Restaurant Week

Where: Various locations in Alexandria
When: Begins Friday, Jan. 13 and through Sunday, Jan. 22.
Why Go: This 10-day dining event celebrates Alexandria’s culinary diversity. Participating restaurants, locations and more information are available at http://www.visitalexandriava.com. If you go to one of the restaurants, be sure to review it in the Patch Places directory on Old Town Alexandria Patch or Del Ray Patch!
Price: $35 prix-fixe three-course dinner or $35 dinner for two.

Basic Gardening: Garden on a Shoestring

Where: , Annandale
When: Friday, Jan. 13 from 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Why Go: Create impressive flower and vegetable gardens on a budget with the help of a Master Gardener. Registration is required for this event.
Price: $10 for Fairfax County residents; $12 for non-residents

Northern Virginia Players presents “Aladdin Jr.”

Where: , Burke
When: Friday, Jan. 13 and Saturday, Jan. 14 at 7:30 p.m.
Why Go: Bring the kids and enjoy Aladdin Jr., a musical stage production based on the Disney classic.
Price: Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 at the door.

Local Library Book Sales

Wellness Plan for 2012

Where: , Mount Vernon area
When: Saturday, Jan. 14 from 12 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Why Go: Get help developing a fitness plan for the new year from expert Trish Muse. Topics covered will include weight loss, stress management, and nutrition. Please bring a brown bag lunch. Space is limited, and registration is required.
Price: FREE

Exploring the Artist in You! Youth Arts Symposium

Where: , Alexandria
When: Saturday, Jan. 14 from 1:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Why Go: Kids from ages preschool to teen are invited to explore a wide array of visual and performing arts, including dance, drawing, painting, candy making, and more. Participants will showcase their new artistic talents at the end of the day.
Price: FREE

Fairfax Symphony Orchestra: Masterworks Concert

Where: George Mason University Center for the Arts, Fairfax
When: Saturday, Jan. 14 at 8 p.m. (Pre-performance lecture at 7 p.m.)
Why Go: Featuring Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 11, as well as Russian cellist Sergey Antonov performing Glazunov’s Chant du Menestrel and Haydn’s Cello Concerto.
Price: Adult tickets range from $25-$55; students ages 6-18 are $5

G Gauge Model Train Display

Where: , Fairfax Station
When: Sunday, January 15 from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Why Go: This Garden (G) scale display is provided by the Washington, Virginia and Maryland Garden Railway Society.
Price: Adult tickets are $3; children $1