Weekend Planner: Live Music, Nature and Monopoly

Making weekend plans?  Check out our list of the top events happening in the local area this Friday through Sunday.

Our top pick this weekend: This Saturday from 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., check out the .

Friday Friends Book Club

• Where: Burke Centre Library, Burke
• When: Friday, Feb. 24 at 4 p.m.
• Why Go: This book club for children ages 8-12 will discuss “The Borrowers” by Mary Norton.  Registration is required.
• Price: Free

EcoSavvy Gardening Symposium

• Where: Green Spring Gardens, Annandale
• When: Saturday, Feb. 25 from 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
• Why Go: The focus of this year’s symposium is “Birds, Bats, Bees and Bugs”.  Master Gardeners will discuss ways to improve and enrich our environment through gardening.  Registration is required.
• Price: $50 for Fairfax County residents; $65 for non-residents

• Where: Mount Vernon Recreation Center, Alexandria
• When: Saturday, Feb. 25 from 7 – 10 p.m.
• Why Go: Dance the night away while supporting a worthy cause. Proceeds to benefit the Miracle League of Alexandria.
• Price: $25 per person; $40 per couple; $50 per family

Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra 

• Where: GMU Center for the Arts, Fairfax
• When: Saturday, Feb. 25 at 8 p.m. 
• Why Go: Featuring selections by renowned jazz artists Buddy Rich, Woody Herman, and Stan Kenton.  Arrive 45 minutes early for a pre-performance discussion.
• Price: Tickets range from $20 - $40

Disney Live – Phineas and Ferb

• Where: GMU Patriot Center, Fairfax
• When: Sunday, Feb. 26 at 1, 4, and 7 p.m.
• Why Go: Kids will enjoy this live stage show based on the popular Disney Channel series.
• Price: Tickets range from $22 - $50

The President’s Own U.S. Marine Band

• Where: Northern Virginia Community College, Alexandria
• When: Sunday, Feb. 26 at 2 p.m.
• Why Go: Enjoy a relaxing afternoon with the United States Marine Band at this free concert open to the public.
• Price: FREE