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Patch Picks: Top 5 Things to do on Mother’s Day

Take mom out for a pedicure, go shopping or sit by the waterside with a cool beverage.

Posted Thu, May 5, 2011 at 11:12 pm ET|Updated Fri, May 6, 2011 at 6:38 pm ET

Take your mom to go see 3 Mo Divas: Cool Water Productions at the Hylton Performing Arts Center. Enjoy opera, Broadway, jazz, blues, soul, R&B, rock n’ roll spirituals, and gospel with the 3 Mo Divas. Tickets are $25, $34, and $44.
Go out for a Mother’s Day Brunch at the City Square Café. Spend time chatting with mom on one of Old Town’s finest terraces while indulging in Tropical Salmon, Frittatas, French Toast, and Stuffed Crepes. Brunch starts at 8:30 a.m.
Pamper yourself and your mom at La Femme Salon & Day Spa. They are featuring a few Mother’s Day specials: purchase two “Mini Day’s” and receive one Mini Day free. Or, you can purchase a $100 gift card and receive a $50 gift card back!
Go shopping at Peebles, the quiet cove of special finds. Peebles is featuring a Mom’s Favorite Sale promotion, where she can take 30% off any single item. Deal lasts through May 8^th. Hurry in (and don’t forget to print out your coupon)!
Celebrate mom at the beautiful Madigan’s Waterfront in Occoquan. A special brunch buffet will be offered for this special day. Sit at the tiki bar or on the deck while sipping a cool beverage by the water. Check out their “Waterfront” menu!