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Weekend Planner: Pairs of Plans

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Two Saturday Cooking Classes

Where/When? (Saturday, March 26 at 10 a.m.) and (Saturday, March 26 at 12 p.m.)

Why Go? Learn techniques and tips from the best in the business. chef will introduce Classic French dishes, while teaches the art of the gnocchi. Plus you’ll be able to enjoy the delicious meals afterwards.

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Pricing? Mon Ami Gabi’s event is $50 per person; Il Fornaio’s event is $45 per person. Registration is requested.

Two Plays on Local Stages

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Where/When?  (Friday March 25 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, March 26 at 8 p.m. ) and (Friday March 25 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, March 26 at 8 p.m. )

Why Go?  The Elden Street Players bring another challenging, thought-provoking drama to their stage. The regional premier of recounts the exploits of Nathan Leopold Jr. and Richard Loeb who, in 1924 Chicago, were convicted of murdering a young boy. 

Reston Community Players are just about to wrap up its production of. This is the last weekend to see this

Pricing?

Industrial Strength Theater tickets: $22 adults/$19 seniors and students   

 Reston Community Center’s CenterStage tickets: $21 adults/$18 seniors and students

Two Spring Musical Events

Where/When?  (Sunday, March 27 at 4 p.m. ) and (Sunday, March 27 at 3 p.m.)

Why Go? The  presents a Spring Concert – even if the temps have dipped a bit this weekend, celebrate the (calendar) arrival of spring with music from Vivaldi, Straus and Hayden.

The McLean Youth Orchestra and their guests, the  Chiba Japan Youth Orchestra, will perform works from Dvorak, Rimsky-Korsakov, Hovhaness, John Williams and Andrew Lloyd Webber.

Pricing? Both events are free, however donations to support the relief efforts in Japan will be accepted at the McLean Youth Orchestra event.

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