Arts & Entertainment

Weekend Planner: Agatha Christie, Shrek and the Last of the Christmas Lights

This weekend should be fun.

Got plans this weekend? Here's some community events to keep you busy!

Agatha Christie's "The Unexpected Guest"

  • Where: The Lazy Susan Dinner Theatre, Lorton 
  • When: Friday, Saturday and Sunday 
  • Why Go: A fun outing for the whole family
  • Price: $35 for kids 11-15; $49.95 for adults on Saturdays and $41.95 on Sundays.  

ICE! featuring DreamWorks' Shrek the Halls

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  • Where: Gaylord National Resort, 201 Waterfront St., National Harbor, Md.
  • When: Runs until Sunday
  • Why go: The DreamWorks animated holiday TV special will be brought to life in an interactive world of colorful ice sculptures and incredible 20-feet tall ice slides carved entirely from two million pounds of ice. 
  • Price: $14-29

Bull Run Festival of Lights

  • Where: Bull Run Regional Park, Centreville
  • When: Open nightly through Sunday
  • Why Go: Drive through the popular light display, then relax at the Holiday Village with food, vendors and more.
  • Price: Admission ranges from $15 – $30 per vehicle (see website for details)

The Great Chair Challenge

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  • Where: The Workhouse Arts Center
  • When: Monday-Jan. 18
  • Why Go:The Workhouse Arts Center and the Northern Virginia Community College’s Interior Design Club are partnering to present a unique exhibition of artfully redesigned chairs.
  • Price: Free

Have a great weekend! 


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