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Get Out: Patch's Pick-and-Choose Weekend Planner
Need a few ideas to get your weekend going? Look no further.
It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for the weekend.
Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit around Fairfax County and new bars/restaurants/shops to explore.
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Where/When: Fair Oaks Mall, 11750 Lee Jackson Memorial Hwy., Fairfax. Saturday and Sunday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Why Go: Do your last-minute Valentine's Day shopping and check off your cultural activity for the week at the same time. Some 200 performers from 11 countries will be celebrating the lunar new year with songs, dances and various performances, including a kung fu demonstration.
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Pricing: Free
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Where/When: , 11509 Waples Mill Rd., Oakton. Friday, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Why Go: Support the PTA and throw your hat in for a chance to win cash and prizes. A Baja Fresh mobile cart will be available on site for refreshments.
Pricing: Bingo cards are $1 or $10 for 12 cards. Raffle tickets are $1 or $10 for an "arms-length" of tickets.
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Where/When: , 227 Maple Ave E, Vienna. Friday, 10 p.m.
Why Go: This Washington-based band will be performing live and celebrating the release of their newest album, "The Great Pretend." Two other bands, Newcomers and The Poly- Opto, will also be performing.
Pricing: Advance tickets are $10 or $12 the day-of.
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Where/When: , 7511 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church. Friday, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Why Go: What better way to get in the holiday spirit (or pick up a last-minute gift) than by attending this chocolate tasting at Whole Foods in Tysons Corner. Yum!
Pricing: Free!
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Where/When: , 1313 Old Chain Bridge Rd, McLean. Friday through Monday, evenings.
Why Go: She tells you she doesn't need chocolate, or a card, or flowers, or expensive jewelry, or even a night out at a nice restaurant. De-coded, this means she'd actually love all of that. Make it easy on yourself and make a reservation. Evo Bistro will be serving it's regular menu plus a prix fixe special holiday menu.
Pricing: Prix fixe menu is $45-$55 per person. Regular menu items vary.
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