Weekend Planner: Stand-Up Comedy, Live Theater and More!

Let Patch help you plan your weekend with our list of events happening locally this Friday through Monday.

Potomac Arts Academy Summer Jazz Workshop Concert

• Where: GMU Center for the Arts, Fairfax
• When: Friday, June 29 at 1 p.m.
• Why Go: This week long jazz camp culminates in a concert performance open to the public.
• Price: FREE

• Where: fibre space, Alexandria
• When: Friday, June 29 at 6 p.m.
• Why Go: Bring your current knit or crochet project and watch the movie Jaws with fellow crafters.  
• Price: FREE

• Where: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Alexandria
• When: Friday, June 29 at 7:30 p.m.
• Why Go: Featuring performances by choirs from Canada, Colombia, Australia and the United States.  The welcome address will be given by Alexandria’s Mayor W. D. Euille.
• Price: FREE

Live Stand-Up Comedy Night

• Where: Workhouse Arts Center, Lorton
• When: Friday, June 29 at 8 p.m.
• Why Go: Comedians scheduled to appear are Jeff Maurer, Kat Radley and Rahmen Mostafavi.  Due to the mature subject matter of the performances, this event is for adults only.  
• Price: $12 per person

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

• Where: Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Alexandria
• When: Friday, June 29 and Saturday, June 30 at 8 p.m.; Sunday, July 1 at 2 p.m. (Additional shows through July 8)
• Why Go: ACCT presents Andrew Lloyd Webber’s popular musical inspired by the biblical tale of Joseph and his famous coat of many colors.  
• Price: Adults $18; Children and Senior Citizens $15

• Where: GMU Center for the Arts, Fairfax
• When: Saturday, June 30 at 5:30 p.m.
• Why Go: This annual showcase of traditional Bolivian folk dancing is presented by the Pro Bolivian Committee of Northern Virginia.
• Price: Adults $20 - $25; Seniors and Students $15 - $20; Children 4 and under $5

• Where: Carlyle House, Alexandria
• When: Sunday, July 1 from 1 – 3 p.m.
• Why Go: Young girls and the young at heart will enjoy a patriotic tea and tour with their favorite doll.
• Price: $15 per person – Reservations Required

• Where: Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, Alexandria
• When: Sunday, July 1 from 1 – 4 p.m.
• Why Go: Learn all about this historic tavern from “Junior Docents”, and then participate in an architectural scavenger hunt of nearby buildings. Return your completed form to be entered into a prize drawing.
• Price: Adults $5; Children $3

• Braddock Nights presents Radio King Orchestra at Lake Accotink Park, Springfield. Friday, June 29 at 7:30 p.m. FREE.
• Mount Vernon Nights presents Anthony James Band at Grist Mill Park, Alexandria. Friday, June 29 at 7:30 p.m. FREE.
• Spotlight by Starlight presents Ann Rabson Band at Mason District Park, Annandale. Friday, June 29 at 7:30 p.m. FREE.
• Arts in the Parks presents The Great Zucchini Magic Show at Burke Lake Park, Fairfax Station. Saturday, June 30 at 10 a.m. FREE.
• Arts in the Parks presents The Fairfax Symphony Orchestra’s OTO String Quartet at Mason District Park, Annandale. Saturday, June 30 at 10 a.m. FREE.
• Mount Vernon Nights presents Chopteeth at Workhouse Arts Center, Lorton. Saturday, June 30 at 7 p.m. FREE.
• Spotlight by Starlight presents Chinese Cultural Heritage Night at Ossian Hall Park, Annandale.  Saturday, June 30 at 7:30 p.m.  FREE.
• Spotlight by Starlight presents Kings Park Band at Mason District Park, Annandale. Sunday, July 1 at 7:30 p.m. FREE.

• Fun Flicks at Pohick Regional Library, Burke. Friday, June 29 at 10:30 a.m. For all ages. FREE – Registration Required.
• Preschool Storytime at John Marshall Library, Alexandria. Friday, June 29 at 11 a.m. For ages 3 – 5. FREE – Registration Required.
• Dream Big and Read at Sherwood Regional Library, Alexandria. Saturday, June 30 at 10:30 a.m. For ages 6 – 12. FREE – Registration Required.
• Dream Big and Read at Burke Centre Library, Burke. Saturday, June 30 at 2:30 p.m. For ages 6 – 12. FREE – Registration Required.
• Scavenger Hunt Event Begins at Barrett Branch Library, Alexandria. Sunday, July 1.

• Snake and Turtle Feeding at Hidden Oaks Nature Center, Annandale.  Friday, June 29 at 3 p.m.  For ages 3 and up.  $5 - $7 per person – Registration Required.
• Campground Wildlife at Pohick Regional Park, Lorton.  Friday, June 29 at 7 p.m.  FREE – Reservations Required.
• Bonsai Workshop at Green Spring Gardens, Annandale.  Saturday, June 30 at 9:30 a.m.  For adults.  $90 - $105 per person – Registration Required.
• Toddler Time – Terrific Turtles at Hidden Oaks Nature Center, Annandale. Saturday, June 30 at 1:30 p.m. For ages 1 – 4. $5 - $7 per person – Registration Required.

• Sounds of the Night Campfire at Hidden Oaks Nature Center, Annandale.  Saturday, June 30 at 8:30 p.m.  For ages 3 and up.  $6 - $8 per person – Registration Required.
• Ranger Station Demonstration: Origami at Mason Neck State Park, Lorton.  Sunday, July 1 at 1:30 p.m. Weekend parking is $4 per vehicle.
• Indoor Garden Tea Party at Hidden Oaks Nature Center, Annandale. Sunday, July 1 at 2 p.m. For ages 4 and up. $15 - $17 per person – Registration Required.
• Ranger Station Education: Raptors of Mason Neck at Mason Neck State Park, Lorton. Sunday, July 1 at 2:30 p.m. Weekend parking is $4 per vehicle.
• Outdoor Games at Mason Neck State Park, Lorton. Sunday, July 1 at 4 p.m. Weekend parking is $4 per vehicle.

Have a great weekend!