Happy Mother’s Day weekend, Greater Washington!
Plus spend some time with a Catalogue nonprofit:
DANCE …
On Friday & Saturday at 8PM, join Bowen McCauley Dance Company for a world premiere dance event following the original hit sensation, Lucy’s Playlist, at Synetic Theatre in Crystal City; tickets right here. And on Saturday at 7:30 PM, a powerful dance performance will feature choreographic works for Joy of Motion Youth Dance Ensemble members at American University’s Greenberg Theatre; tickets info this way.
NATURE ..
Discover the treasures in Piscataway Park with Accokeek Foundation on Saturday at 10AM; this annual Children’s Day event features a self-guided tour through the park for young explorers. And on Sunday at 9AM, join the Potomac Conservancy at River Center at Lock 8 for a Canal Stewards cleanup, followed by wildflower walk with expert Marijke Gate; learn more right here!
TECHNOLOGY …
On Saturday at 1PM, Computer CORE will offer an affordable Microsoft Outlook workshop at Fairlington Presbyterian Church; sign up to learn the skills needed to use this tool effectively and efficiently.
MUSIC …
The Levine School of Music presents “The Sounds of U Street” at THEARC on Saturday at 6:30 PM, when drummer Andrew Hare and his troupe will paint a picture of this vibrant musical street; tickets right here. Also on Saturday night, Fairfax Symphony Orchestra presents their “Masterworks Concert #6: Adam Golka, piano” at 8PM at the George Mason University’s Center for the Arts; tickets can be found here.
For some great work by young musicians, head to the American Youth Philharmonic on Sunday at 3PM for “Suite Meditations” from the Youth String Ensemble and Concert Orchestra; nab tickets right here. And at Eastern High School, the DC Youth Orchestra Program presents the Beginner Concert at 2PM, followed by the Intermediate Concert on Sunday at 4PM; calendar over here.
Plus: enjoy an elegant garden party and support the Family Assistance Program of Bethany House of Northern Virginia on Saturday at 3PM in Alexandria. The “Garden of Light” Reception will feature refreshments, live music, and a silent auction. Learn more here!