
ART EXHIBITS
Compounds Not Required: 29 47 13
Through March 4
The metal work of six artists is on display, a chance for audience members to explore the intricacies of work made of aluminum, steel and other metals present in the Periodic Table of Elements. // Workhouse Arts Center: 9518 Workhouse Road, Lorton
ART EXHIBITS
Passages
Through March 4
How does migration affect one’s cultural identity? More than a dozen artists answer this question by displaying their own experiences as first-, second- or third-generation immigrants, for a close look at how immigration has impacted their personal story. // Torpedo Factory: 105 N. Union St., Alexandria
ART EXHIBITS
Opposites Attract
Through March 11
The focus of this exhibit at the Potomac Fiber Arts Gallery is on the tension between opposites, including contrasting colors and the relationship of positive to negative space. // Torpedo Factory: 105 N. Union St., Studio 29, Alexandria
PERFORMING ARTS
The Great Society
Through March 11, times vary
The second part of Robert Schenkkan’s story on former President Lyndon B. Johnson’s unexpected rise to the White House, The Great Society tells the story of LBJ’s struggle to preserve his relationship with Martin Luther King Jr., manage his political opponents and execute bold social policy—all as civil rights and Vietnam War protests threatened to tear America apart. // Arena Stage: 1101 6th St. SW, Washington, D.C.
PERFORMING ARTS
The Audience
Through March 17, times vary
Playwright Peter Morgan, writer of popular Netflix drama The Crown, paints his idea of the weekly meetings Queen Elizabeth held with every prime minister over the past several decades. The meetings, held in Buckingham Palace, are strictly kept secret. Morgan imagines the possible details of these meetings, with leaders that include Winston Churchill, Margaret Thatcher and others. // The Little Theatre of Alexandria: 600 Wolfe St., Alexandria
MUSEUM
The Horse and the Camera
Through March 18
These images, from the photography collection of Judith and Jo Tartt Jr., showcase the photos taken by pioneering photographer Eadweard Muybridge of a horse in motion and at rest. The rest of the exhibition displays a timeline of antique equine photos in black-and-white. // National Sporting Library & Museum: 102 The Plains Road, Middleburg
ART EXHIBITS
Drawings and Prints
Through March 23
Printmaker Brian Kreydatus creates art based on the human figure and the human condition, focusing on the meaning of life, loneliness, need for gratification and mortality. Through various media chosen by the artist based on their qualities and how they meld with his creative process, the prints portray the human body’s physicality and weaknesses. // Waddell Art Gallery: 1000 Harry Byrd Highway, Sterling
PERFORMING ARTS
Hold These Truths
Through April 8, times vary
This play tells the true story of Gordon Hirabayashi, an American-born son of Japanese immigrants. After the attack on Pearl Harbor, and facing an American effort to imprison those of Japanese descent in internment camps for the extent of World War II, Hirabayashi bravely fights the prejudiced court order to defend the values Americans have long held dear. // Arena Stage: 1101 6th St. SW, Washington, D.C.

MUSEUM
Lives Bound Together: Slavery at George Washington’s Mount Vernon
Through September 2019
The Donald W. Reynolds Museum, on the grounds of Mount Vernon, depicts the lives of slaves on the estate through touch screens, life-size silhouettes, interactive displays, archaeological discoveries and documents. // George Washington’s Mount Vernon: 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon
PERFORMING ARTS
The 39 Steps
March 2-4, times vary
This Tony-Award winning adaptation of a novel by John Buchan and film by Alfred Hitchcock hilariously mixes the mastery of the Psycho director with the hijinks of Monty Python. An ordinary man meets a woman claiming to be a spy, and upon her death suddenly becomes the primary suspect, with a secretive organization called the 39 Steps following his every move. // Seneca Ridge Middle School: 98 Seneca Ridge Drive, Sterling
FESTIVALS & SPECIAL EVENTS
Women’s Wellness Weekend
March 2-4
Take a weekend for a getaway that is all about movement and discovery with a focus on Ayurveda (one of the world’s oldest medical systems derived from India) at Salamander Resort and Spa. The weekend allows for participants to find a deeper understanding of self, balance, self-care and connection. Daily workshops are based on Ayurveda’s three elements: earth, fire and air. // Salamander Resort and Spa: 500 N. Pendleton St., Middleburg
FESTIVALS & SPECIAL EVENTS
The Ballyshaners’ St. Patrick’s Day Parade
March 3
The streets of Alexandria give way to the festivities of St. Patrick’s Day with parades of dogs, classic cars and this year’s Grand Marshals, Bernadette and Pat Troy, who are founders of the parade and long-time business owners of The Irish Walk. This tradition is in its 37th year and is one of the city’s largest community events. // Downtown Alexandria
MUSEUM
History of Cooking with the Pat White Center
March 3 and 17, 10 a.m.-noon
In the early days of settlement in Virginia, many English and Scotch-Irish immigrants laid down their roots and continued their native traditions. In celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, the Ben Lomond Historic Site and the Pat White Center will turn their focus to the traditions these immigrants brought over by making traditional Irish cuisine as it would have been made then—before electricity and pasteurization. The March 3 event will focus on making cheese, ice cream and butter. The March 17 event will focus on making potatoes, fried cabbage and sausage. // Ben Lomond Historic Site: 10321 Sudley Manor Drive, Manassas
FOOD & DRINK
Vertical Merlot Tasting
March 3, Noon and 4 P.M.
Only now making a comeback from the sting of 2004’s Sideways, merlot is on display at Breaux Vineyards’ Vertical Merlot Tasting with winemaker Josh Gerard. At the reservations-only event, sample eight wines with a three-course meal and a truffle send-off. // Breaux Vineyards: 36888 Breaux Vineyards Lane, Purcellville
FOOD & DRINK
Jambalaya and Brews
March 3-4
The Jambalaya Bros food truck makes its debut appearance at Old Bust Head Brewing Company for the weekend. Enjoy craft beer and Cajun food in one place. // Old Bust Head Brewing Company: 7134 Farm Station Road, Warrenton
ART EXHIBITS
Emerging Visions: Becoming
March 3-April 7
To honor Youth Art Month, Greater Reston Arts Center presents the work of Fairfax County high school students, pieces centered on the concept of “becoming.” // Greater Reston Arts Center: 12001 Market St., Suite 103, Reston
PERFORMING ARTS
Don Carlo
March 3-17, times vary
The Washington National Opera brings the volatility and passion of family ties come undone to the Kennedy Center’s stage in this Verdi opera. A tale involving the King of Spain, his son Don Carlo and the woman Carlo loves involves political machinations and betrayal. // The Kennedy Center: 2700 F St. NW, Washington, D.C.
PERFORMING ARTS
An Evening With Mark Twain
March 3, 8 p.m.
Michael Mauldin provides a close look at one of America’s most treasured yet contentious people, a re-creation of the lecture author Mark Twain would have given during his world tour. // Franklin Park Arts Center: 36441 Blueridge View Lane, Purcellville
MUSEUM
Contemplative Yoga in Nature
March 4, 9:30-11 a.m.
Take the setting of the 1810 greenhouse on the grounds of historic Oatlands and turn it into your escape through this yoga event where an instructor leads you through multiple yoga practices focusing on postures, deep relaxation and breathing, including a meditative walk through the gardens. // Oatlands Historic House and Gardens: 20850 Oatlands Plantation Lane, Leesburg

MUSEUM
The Feminine Side of Taverns Tour
March 4, 1-5 p.m.
Staff at Gadsby’s Tavern Museum spotlight women with an event honoring Women’s History Month, including 45-minute tours that discuss the roles women played in tavern life and the contributions they made. Tours will happen every hour. // Gadsby’s Tavern Museum: 134 N. Royal St., Alexandria
MUSIC
Elliot Root
March 4, 7:30 p.m.
After releasing its first full-length album in late 2017, Conjure, Nashville-based band Elliot Root brings its supporting U.S. tour to Northern Virginia. The alternative rock band has topped Spotify’s Sounds of Nashville and hit U.S. Viral 50 charts. The four-piece outfit also has two EPs under its belt and has performed with X Ambassadors and the Zac Brown Band. // Jammin Java: 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna
MUSIC
David Archuleta
March 5, 7:30 p.m.
Once American Idol’s baby-faced, teenage crooner, Archuleta achieved post-show success with the pop jam “Crush” in 2008. Since his first, self-titled album, Archuleta has released an additional six studio albums, including 2017’s Postcards in the Sky, led by the singles “Up All Night” and “Invincible.” // The Birchmere: 3701 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria; birchmere.com
ART EXHIBITS
Finishing Flourishes: Handles, Knobs and Embellishments
March 5-31
The Ceramic Guild and Scope Gallery host this display of pottery prowess, a showcase of the fine but important details in clay adornments. // Torpedo Factory: 105 N. Union St., Alexandria
ART EXHIBITS
Circalyans: Warriors of the Untime
March 6-April 25
Veteran and portrait photographer Donnamaria R. Jones drew inspiration for this exhibit from the unbreakable spirit of warriors in the past, present and her vision of the future. Through this, she has created her own collective of conquerors: the Circalyan Warriors, who defy time. The large-scale panels of her work help show the pure domination of her combatants. // The Candy Factory: 9419 Battle St., Manassas
PERFORMING ARTS
Taylor Mac: A 24-Decade History of Popular Music (Abridged)
March 6, 7 p.m.
Drag artist and entertainer Taylor Mac is joined by local performers to present a unique history of the United States from declaring its independence in 1776 until today—with the help of a rich music catalog. // The Kennedy Center: 2700 F St. NW, Washington, D.C.
ART EXHIBITS
Youth Art Exhibitions
March 8-18 & March 21-April 5
The two exhibitions featured in this youth art show at McLean Project for the Arts, from the McLean and Langley school pyramids, are organized and curated by Fairfax County art teachers and feature art made by students in the McLean area. // MPA@ChainBridge: 1446 Chain Bridge Road, McLean
MUSIC
An Evening with Edwin McCain
March 8, 7:30 p.m.
Since the hit love song “I’ll Be” landed on mainstream radio in 1998, Edwin McCain has been steadily releasing new music. His most recent release is the three-track, 2016 release O Edwin, Where Art Thou? // The Birchmere: 3701 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria
PERFORMING ARTS
Much Ado About Nothing
March 9-11, 16-18 & 23-25, times vary
In this cherished play by William Shakespeare, Prince Don Pedro and his two followers Benedick and Claudio take a trip to Messina, where love, friendship and trickery ensue. // Fauquier Community Theatre: 4225 Aiken Drive, Warrenton
PERFORMING ARTS
Swan Lake
March 9-11, times vary
Presented by the Manassas Ballet Theatre and its orchestra, Tchaikovsky’s beloved ballet shares the story of Odette and Prince Siegfried—and the horrid curse cast upon them by the sorcerer Baron Von Rothbart. // Hylton Performing Arts Center: 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas
FESTIVALS & SPECIAL EVENTS
23rd Annual National Capital Boat Show
March 9-11
Boat dealers from all over the region will bring their magnificent crafts to land at a show that will display everything from johnboats to yachts, plus all the other paraphernalia associated with crafting a palace upon the water: insurance, financing, repair, maintenance and boat safety. // Dulles Expo Center: 4320 Chantilly Shopping Center, Chantilly

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The Snow Queen
March 9-25
Creative Cauldron’s Learning Theater Ensemble tackles the classic tale of Hans Christian Andersen, inspiration for C.S. Lewis’ The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe and Disney’s Frozen, as the protagonist Gerda tries to save her friend Kai from the evil Snow Queen. This magical story has characters from all lands, who use their bravery and friendship to break the queen’s spell, which is holding Kai’s heart captive in ice. // Creative Cauldron: 410 S. Maple Ave., Falls Church
FESTIVALS & SPECIAL EVENTS
Manassas St. Patrick’s Day Parade
March 10, 11 a.m.
Starting at Quarry Road, Irish dancers, Northern Virginia Firefighters Emerald Society Pipe and Drum, Washington Scottish Pipe and Drum, Fairfax County Sheriff’s Coalition Pipe and Drum, the Marine Corps Color Guard and other organizations take to the city streets for a day filled with green celebrating Irish heritage. // Old Town Manassas
ART EXHIBITS
March150: 8th Annual Special Exhibition & Art Sale
March 10-25
Target Gallery’s annual exhibition and art sale returns, with all proceeds benefiting future Target Gallery exhibitions and the Torpedo Factory as a whole. On March 23, the Art Party will discount artwork to $100. The night before the exhibition opens, visitors can gain a sneak peek of the works from 7-11 p.m. // Torpedo Factory: 105 N. Union St., Alexandria
TOTS
Amazing Farm Fun’s Spring Festival
March 10-April 8, Saturdays and Sundays
Easter is celebrated the entire month at Ticonderoga Farms, where each weekend there are egg hunts with the chance of winning a special prize for finding the golden goose egg. There will also be entertainment in the form of giant slide hills, jumping pillows, hayrides, animal feeding areas, pedal kart races, a swinging bridge and more. // Ticonderoga Farm: 26469 Ticonderoga Road, Chantilly
FAMILY
NoVA Teen Book Festival
March 10, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
For an entire day, the halls and rooms of Washington-Lee High School turn into a literary wonder all focused on teens, with panels, writing workshops (pre-registration required), breakout sessions, book signings, sales and more with renowned and award-winning young adult authors. Keynote speaker Anna-Marie McLemore (Wild Beauty), A.C. Gaughen (Reign the Earth), Arvin Ahmadi (Down and Across), Atia Abawi (A Land of Permanent Goodbyes) and more than two dozen other authors will be in attendance, participating in panels and signing books. // Washington-Lee High School: 1301 N. Stafford St., Arlington
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Kids Night at Loudoun Heritage Farm Museum
March 10, 6-9 p.m.
Drop off the children for a night of educational play at Loudoun Heritage Farm Museum, where they can experience hands-on exhibits. Dinner and dessert will be provided, and children have a night full of crafts, an educational component and supervised playtime in the interactive gallery. // Loudoun Heritage Farm Museum: 21668 Heritage Farm Lane, Sterling
MUSIC
Mozart’s Requiem
March 10, 8 p.m.
The Fairfax Symphony Orchestra, Music & Arts Chorus and Fairfax Choral Society present a program juxtaposing Prokofiev’s bittersweet Violin Concerto No. 2 with Mozart’s powerful Requiem, left unfinished at his death. // GMU Center for the Arts Concert Hall: 4400 University Drive, Fairfax
MUSIC
Romeo Santos
March 10, 8 p.m.
Latin music artist and “The King of Bachata” Romeo Santos is back with his Golden Tour, named after his 2017 album Golden, his third solo album since parting with former band Aventura. Golden features the single “Heroe Favorito” and collaborations from artists such as Swizz Beatz and Daddy Yankee. // EagleBank Arena: 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax
MUSIC
Higher Education
March 10, 9:30 p.m.
Originally from Washington, D.C., Higher Education is a three-piece band that fuses traditional reggae with the sound of ’90s rock. The band is about to release its third independent studio album, The Ballad of Alexander Henry. // Jammin Java: 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna
FAMILY
Book Worm Book Club
March 11, 3-4 p.m.
Children ages 9-13 now have a book club all their own at One More Page Books. This month, the focus is on Madeleine L’Engle’s A Wrinkle in Time. This group is an expansion on the store’s Mother and Daughter book club, and is extending an invitation to boys, dads or any other family member too. // One More Page Books: 2200 N. Westmoreland St., Suite 101, Arlington
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Complete Dogness
March 11, 4 p.m.
Incorporating spoken word, movement and music, the Jane Franklin Dance Company presents a story of a little dog with not-so-great habits; eating things she shouldn’t is her forte. But all is not lost as the dog and her new family learn how to adjust. // Athenaeum: 201 Prince St., Alexandria
MUSEUM
How Do We Remember the French and Indian War?
March 11
R. Patrick Murphy, author of The French & Indian War in Shenandoah County: Life on the Inner Frontier, 1752-1766, discusses the battles that came the closest to Loudoun County, focusing on how we remember the war today. // Lovettsville Historical Society and Museum: 4 E. Pennsylvania Ave., Lovettsville

MUSIC
The Zombies
March 13, 7:30 p.m.
Legendary British rock band The Zombies is bringing its latest tour to the area. Six decades after Rod Argent and Colin Blunstone first formed what would later become one of the greatest bands of all time to emerge from the group-heavy 1960s and ’70s, The Zombies released its latest album Still Got That Hunger in 2015. // The Birchmere: 3701 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria
ART EXHIBITS
Renewal
March 13-April 15
With the Vernal Equinox on March 18, the spring season is celebrated at this Potomac Fiber Arts Gallery show. Spring is touted as a time of fresh starts, with dawn arriving earlier, leaves and flowers emerging, and birds returning from winter migrations. // Potomac Fiber Arts Gallery: 105 N. Union St., Studio 29, Alexandria
PERFORMING ARTS
Tuesdays with Morrie
March 16-18 & 23-25, times vary
In this play based on the Mitch Albom book, a sports columnist recalls his visits with sociology professor Morrie Schwartz (Brandeis University) as he was dying from ALS. Albom was a former student of Schwartz’s but hadn’t communicated with the professor since college. // Hylton Performing Arts Center: 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas
PETS
Super Pet Expo
March 16-18
For an entire weekend, Dulles Expo Center yields to dogs, who are welcomed at this annual event. You can shop, your pup can play, you can take in exhibits and you can adopt too. New this year is canine good-citizen testing with the American Kennel Club, an aquarium experience and a cat-centric exhibitor. // Dulles Expo Center: 4320 Chantilly Shopping Center, Chantilly
PERFORMING ARTS
Cinderella
March 16, 8 p.m.
The Moscow Festival Ballet brings 50 of its most talented dancers to Northern Virginia to perform this ballet based on the favorite tale of the horribly mistreated stepdaughter. Take advantage of special event-night features, such as princess-themed beverages and a photo booth. // Hylton Performing Arts Center: 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas
FESTIVALS & SPECIAL EVENTS
All-Day St. Patrick’s Day Pre-Game
March 17, 10 a.m.
Tysons Biergarten is getting in on the Irish fun with a day that starts at 10 a.m. and runs the rest of the day. They’ll be serving breakfast burritos and drink specials with festive drink specials, giveaways and live music. // Tysons Biergarten: 8346 Leesburg Pike, Tysons
MUSEUM
Cockpit Point Civil War Park Tour
March 17, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Prince William County’s newest historic park is ripe for exploration. Take a guided tour of the Civil War era fortifications that were part of the Confederate blockade of the Potomac River from 1861 to 1862. Reservations are required and some parts of the tour include difficult terrain. // Cockpit Point Civil War Park: 17674 Main St., Dumfries
FOOD & DRINK
Seafood Cooking Class
March 17, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Throwing a delicate fish filet on the grill seems more intimidating than cooking a hunk of meat over the fire. Learn how to prepare a range of seafood with different cooking techniques on a Big Green Egg with Dizzy Pig BBQ. Floyd-based Indigo Farms Seafood is providing the fish for this seafood-based outdoor grilling class. Samples will be provided, and participants can bring a cooler for BYO drinks. After class, there’s a 5-percent-off discount at the store. // Dizzy Pig BBQ: 11301 Braden Drive, Manassas
MUSEUM
St. Patrick’s Day Tea at Oatlands
March 17, 1-3 p.m.
Celebrate the day of the Irish with a blend of black tea with calendula, scones, tea sandwiches and desserts. While it is not the traditional pint usually thrown back on St. Patrick’s Day, this afternoon tea is a tradition at the historic plantation. // Oatlands Historic House and Gardens: 20850 Oatlands Plantation Lane, Leesburg
FESTIVALS & SPECIAL EVENTS
Luck of the Irish St. Paddy’s Pub Crawl
March 17, 1 p.m.
Get your wristband and map, and head out on the streets of Arlington in this year’s St. Patrick’s Day Weekend Pub Crawl, where the plan is to stop in at numerous Arlington establishments to sample the drinks and food as you celebrate the day where everyone is happy to call themselves Irish. // pubcrawls.com

FOOD & DRINK
Irish Whiskey and Fare Cooking Class
March 17, 2-4 p.m.
Make St. Patrick’s Day a day of learning as you sip on whiskey and learn the traditional techniques of preparing an Irish feast. At the Salamander Resort and Spa’s Cooking Studio, you’ll be trained in making Irish favorites like beer-battered fish, homemade bangers and mash, and more. // Salamander Resort and Spa: 500 N. Pendleton St., Middleburg
FOOD & DRINK
Irish Whiskey Pairing Dinner
March 17, 6-9 p.m.
Not into throwing back green beer after green beer on St. Patrick’s Day? Salamander Resort and Spa is offering a more sophisticated way of celebrating, with an evening focused on Ireland’s other famous drink: whiskey. You’ll pair authentic Irish fare with Tullamore Dew, Bushmills Black Bush and a Jameson flight. // Salamander Resort and Spa: 500 N. Pendleton St., Middleburg
FESTIVALS & SPECIAL EVENTS
Maker Faire NoVA
March 18, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Engineers, artists, crafters and scientists are setting up shop at George Mason University for NOVA Labs’ fifth annual Maker Faire, where patrons can chat with area residents who are taking DIY to a whole new level. Participants will show off their inventions, and the event menu includes hands-on activities, demonstrations and workshops. // George Mason University: 4400 University Drive, Fairfax
FOOD & DRINK
NoVA Restaurant Week
March 19-26
This week-long dining experience spans the region from Arlington to Reston to Manassas and also captures everything from fine dining to fast casual to dinner at a brewery. Deals also vary, from two courses for $25 to four courses for $45.17. // novarestaurantweek.com
MUSIC
Avery Sunshine
March 19, 7:30 p.m.
R&B singer Avery Sunshine released her third album, Twenty Sixty Four, in 2017. She has performed at festivals all across the country and upon her 2010 breakthrough was named to iTunes’ Best of 2010 list and Jet magazine’s Top 5 Rising Indie Artists. // The Birchmere: 3701 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria
MUSIC
The Last Bandoleros
March 20, 8 p.m.
Described by Rolling Stone as “country’s most thrilling new band,” The Last Bandoleros is a mix of Tex-Mex, Beatles harmonies and country rock that has toured with Sting. // The Barns at Wolf Trap: 1635 Trap Road, Vienna
PERFORMING ARTS
Look Both Ways Before Talking
March 22-25, times vary
Improv group The Second City launched the careers of actors such as Tina Fey, Steve Carell, Bill Murray and Stephen Colbert. The current lineup brings its live, interactive entertainment to Wolf Trap, with plenty of sketches and songs. // The Barns at Wolf Trap: 1635 Trap Road, Vienna

MUSIC
Lee Ann Womack
March 23, 6:30 p.m.
A singer who needs almost no introduction, Womack was one of the first country artists to crossover to the pop world with her hit 2000 song “I Hope You Dance.” Since then, Womack has released six other albums, most recently 2017’s The Lonely, the Lonesome & the Gone. // The Birchmere: 3701 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria
FESTIVALS & SPECIAL EVENTS
The Woodworking Shows
March 23-25
The same weekend as the Sugarloaf Crafts Festival, The Woodworking Shows gets started in the hall next door. Here, you can delve into the craft of woodworking and speak with experts about their tools, training and inspiration. // Dulles Expo Center: 4320 Chantilly Shopping Center, Chantilly
FOOD & DRINK
Cookie Decorating Class
March 24, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Learn techniques and tricks on cookie decorating from professional baker Angela Nino. In this small, all-day advanced class at Stacked Bakery, Nino will cover edible paint, brush embroidery, piping techniques and intricate patterned designs. // Stacked Bakery: 44200 Waxpool Road, Suite 112, Ashburn
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Eggstravaganza!
March 24, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Little ones can join in on Easter festivities at Ben Lomond Historic Site and Pat White Center with a day filled with egg hunts happening every hour, games, crafts, hands-on activities and visits with animals. // Ben Lomond Historic Site: 10321 Sudley Manor Drive, Manassas
MUSIC
Trials and Triumph
March 24, 7:30 p.m.
The Tysons McLean Orchestra, featuring cellist Sebastian Baverstam will perform a program of three pieces: Tchaikovsky’s “Rococo Variations,” Saint-Saens’ “Organ Symphony” and Brahms’ “Tragic Overture.” // The Falls Church Episcopal: 115 E. Fairfax St., Falls Church
FESTIVALS & SPECIAL EVENTS
Coastal Shore Guided Hike
March 24-25 and March 31-April 1
You may have been to Leesylvania State Park for family fun, but during this tour, you can learn about the park’s history as the property of the Lee and Fairfax families, and a spot Capt. John Smith visited. Pre-bagged lunches will be provided for a lunch at the Breakwater Store. // Leesylvania State Park: 2001 Daniel K. Ludwig Drive, Woodbridge
MUSEUM
Mad Science at Stabler- Leadbeater Apothecary Museum
March 25, 1-4 p.m.
Science, medicine and history collide at the Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary where, for 45 minutes each session, you can learn about historic medicines and concoctions that have some surprising effects and the story behind their findings. // Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum: 105-107 S. Fairfax St., Alexandria
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Bunny Bonanza
March 28, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
During the season of bunnies, Loudoun Heritage Farm Museum is taking a day to teach children all about them and responsible pet ownership during its annual event. Children and families can also take the time to explore the exhibits at the museum, including being a farmer for the day in the Claude Moore Children’s Farm, strolling through the Waxpool General Store where they can play shopkeeper, experiencing a pre-WWI-era kitchen and the full museum exhibit showcasing 10 generations of Loudouners and how they lived. // Loudoun Heritage Farm Museum: 21668 Heritage Farm Lane, Sterling
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Egg-Streme Night Egg Hunt
March 29, 7-9 p.m.
Egg hunts aren’t only for young kids. At Historic Blenheim and the Civil War Interpretive Center, teens can hunt for eggs during this glow-in-the-dark-themed event. But it isn’t just an egg hunt, which is for ages 10-14; there will also be an obstacle course and a moon bounce. // Civil War Interpretive Center at Historic Blenheim: 3610 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax
MUSEUM
History by Campfire: Women’s History During the Civil War
March 30, 6:30 p.m.
As you sit by the campfire, roasting marshmallows on the grounds of Ben Lomond Historic Site, learn about the role women played during the Civil War through activities, artifacts and discussion. // Ben Lomond Historic Site: 10321 Sudley Manor Drive, Manassas
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Rippon Lodge Easter Egg Hunt
March 31, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Each hour children can hunt for eggs among trees, bushes and vines at the Rippon Lodge. And when they’re done the search, they can enjoy crafts and games and tour the historic home. // Rippon Lodge Historic Site: 15520 Blackburn Road, Woodbridge
FESTIVALS & SPECIAL EVENTS
Wild & Scenic Film Festival
March 31, 6:30-9 p.m.
The only blockbuster stars you will see at this film festival are those produced by Mother Nature. Delving into work about places, creatures and people working to protect them, this event spotlights environmental, inspirational and outdoor adventure cinema. All ages are welcome. // University of Mary Washington: 1301 College Ave., Fredericksburg
MUSIC
The English Beat
March 31, 8 p.m.
This U.K.-based band goes by The English Beat in the U.S. and The British Beat in New Zealand and Australia to avoid confusion with the Paul Collins’ band, The Beat. A band of the ’80s, The English Beat fuses ska, pop and punk. // The Barns at Wolf Trap: 1635 Trap Road, Vienna