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Get Out: Patch's Pick-and-Choose Weekend Planner
If you need help making weekend plans, stay tuned.
The weekend is so close you can almost taste it. Downside? You’ve got no idea what to do during your two days of freedom.
Patch is coming to the rescue. We've picked out some of the best events around Fairfax County for your done-work-outta-here time. Is it 5 p.m. on Friday yet?
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Where/When: , 316 Dominion Rd. NE, Vienna. Saturday, 8 p.m.
Why Go: "Art Carnage features indie artists and crafters selling their wares in a juried art market alongside a frenzied variety show. Musicians, dancers, poets, story tellers, actors, improv troops and other performers will take to the stage in this four hour event dedicated to free expression and creativity."
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Pricing: Free
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Where/When: , 2854 Hunter Mill Rd, Oakton. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Why Go:"This weekly local farmer's market offers "guaranteed producer-only" food, including veggies, fruit, meat, poultry, cheese, bread, and pasta." For a full list of vendors, visit the SmartMarket's website.
Pricing: Free to attend
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Where/When: , 11250 James Swart Cir, Fairfax. Saturday, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Why Go: "Come to the third annual D.C. Hokies Chili Cook-Off and enjoy live music, drink specials, and raffles. Judging begins at 8 P.M. Stay for the Virginia Tech vs Duke basketball game at 9 P.M. All proceeds go towards providing scholarships to local high school students."
Pricing: $10 at door; $8 online; children 10 years and under are free.
4. Henderson Middle School presents High School Musical, Jr.
Where/When: Henderson Middle School, 7130 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church. Thursday through Saturday, 7 p.m.
Why Go: Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School's annual musical will run from Thursday through Saturday nights this weekend. High School Musical, Jr. is a spin-off of the popular Disney Channel Movie, and is age-appropriate for all members of the family.
Pricing: All tickets are $8.
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Where/When: , 6520 Georgetown Pike, McLean. Sunday, 7 p.m.
Why Go: Washington's most popular comedy show, made up of several ex-Hill staffers, is coming to Langley High School to raise money for the end-of-the-year graduation party.
Pricing: $30; All proceeds benefit Langley High School's All Night Grad Party 2011.
Please let us know if we missed any important - and fun! - events in your neck of the woods in the comments section.
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