Calendar of Events 2010
Fun Things to Do in the Herndon Area

Jan 21-Mar 14 Mahalia, A Gospel Musical. MetroStage, Alexandria. 703-548-9044. www.metrostage.org

Feb 2-Apr 11 Richard II. Sidney Harman Hall, DC. 202-547-1122. www.shakespearetheatre.org

Feb 4- Apr 10 Henry V. Sidney Harman Hall, DC. 202-547-1122. www.shakespearetheatre.org

Feb 9-Apr 4 Sweeney Todd. Signature Theatre. 703-820-9771. www.sig-online.org

Feb 12 - Apr 6 The New Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley. Based on the popular children's series by Jeff Brown. The bulletin board on the wall above Stanley Lambchop's bed comes loose and falls. Right on top of Stanley! The next morning, he wakes up flat . . really, really flat. He can slide under locked doors, roll up like a mat, become a trampoline and even put himself in a big envelope and travel around the world from Washington, DC to France to Honolulu and beyond. http://www.adventuretheatre.org/09season/mainstage.html

Feb 27-Mar 20 Chicago. Wed-Sat 8pm. Sun 3pm. $19.50-$22.50. Little Theatre of Alexandria. 703-683-0496. www.thelittletheatre.com

Mar 12 Super Fiesta Latina Party. $15. Glen Echo Park. Salsa lesson at 8:15pm, dance party until midnight. 703-798-1071. www.glenechopark.org

Mar 16-28 18th Annual Environmental Film Festival. Various venues in DC. 202-342-2564. www.dcenvironmentalfilmfest.org

Mar 19-21 Super Pet Expo. Dulles Expo Center, Chantilly. 301-564-4050. www.superpetexpo.com

Mar 19–Apr 10 Metamorphoses. Elden Street Players, Herndon. 703-481-5930. A modern adaptation of Ovid's thrilling mythological stories, all of them with modern relevancy such as King Midas, Orpheus and Eurydice, Alcyone and Ceyx, and Phaeton; and the stories are told in and around the large pool of water on stage. www.eldenstreetplayers.org

Mar 20 Swordsmen. Experience this unique living history program as you learn a skill all 18th-century gentlemen must know – swordplay! The program includes re-enactment of 18th-century swordplay and a display of 18th-century weapons. This popular family event will include some audience participation as you practice your newfound talents. Price is $6 per person. Program recommended for 1st grade and older (adults will have fun too!). Reservations are required. 11am-4:30. Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, Alexandria. $6. 703-838-4242. www.gadsbystavernmuseum.us

Mar 20 Kids Trout Fishing Derby. Great family fishing event. Ages 2-15. 7am-12pm. $6. Sugarland Run Trail, behind the Herndon Police Station. 703-973-1024. www.herndon-va.gov

Mar 20 Easter Egg Hunt. Sully Historic Site, Chantilly. Ages 3-7. $5. Reain Date Mar 27. 1:30 and 2:30pm. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/sully

Mar 20 Spring Delights! McLean Symphony. 7:30pm. Alden Theatre. 703-790-0123.
www.mclean-symphony.org

Mar 20-Apr 3 Porgy and Bess. Washington National Opera. Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. www.kennedy-center.org

Mar 25-Apr 4 Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey Circus. Patriot Center. www.patriotcenter.com

Mar 26-28 Craftsmen's Classic Arts & Crafts Festival. Dulles Expo Center, Chantilly. 336.282.5550. www.craftshow.com

Mar 27 Aqua Easter Egg Hunt Herndon Community Center Pool. 1pm.
Kids, grab your swimsuits and goggles and get ready to hunt for Easter eggs in the pool! Some will be floating and some will be on the bottom. Collect as many eggs as you can and redeem for prizes. After your hunt stay for open swim immediately following after the last hunt. Mesh bags provided to collect eggs. Swim attire required. No mesh shorts. Pre-registration preferred but you can register up until 15 minutes prior to the hunt on day of the event. Each age group hunt will start on time, be prepared to enter water at the appropriate time. $10-includes one parent and one child. 6 & under: 1pm, pool training area and/or 3½ feet area of pool (6 yrs and under need to be accompanied by parent in water) 7 & 8 years 1:15pm entire pool. 9 & 10 years 1:30pm entire pool. 11 & 12 years 1:45pm entire pool.

Mar 27 Smithsonian Kite Festival. National Mall. 10am-4pm. Free. www.kitefestival.org

Mar 27 Big Bad Voodoo Daddy. 8pm. $38/$33. Alden Theatre. 703-790-0123. www.mcleancenter.org

Mar 27 Dinosaur Egg Hunt. Bring the three to six year olds to Hidden Oaks Nature Center in Annandale from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. or 3 to 4 p.m. to enjoy a dinosaur-themed outdoor egg hunt. Visit dinosaur land in Nature Playce and make a dinosaur craft to take home. The fee is $6 per child. To make a reservation, call 703-941-1065. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks

Mar 27 Night Walk Walk through the woods to the wetland with a naturalist looking for hunting bats and working beavers. This night walk from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. through Huntley Meadows Park in Alexandria. Recommended for adults only. The fee is $6 per person. To make a reservation, call 703-768-2525. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks

Mar 27-Apr 11 National Cherry Blossom Festival. Parade, April 10th at 10am. nationalcherryblossomfestival.org

Mar 28 Animal Tricksters Oaks Come to Hidden Oaks Nature Center in Annandale from 1:30 to 3 p.m. to see animals that fool their predators or prey in the daily struggle for survival. Through viewing live animals, specimens and slide show, and hearing an American Indian story, discover how nature equips different animals, especially babies, to get a meal, or to keep from being another critter’s feast. The fee is $5 per child. To make a reservation, call 703-941-1065. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks

Mar 29 Bon Jovi. Verizon Center. www.verizoncenter.com

Mar 31- Apr 2 Americal Life History Camp. Discover lifestyles of the 18th Centruy. Sully Historic Site, Chantilly. Ages 7-12. $25 per day or $70 for 3 days. 703-222-4664. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/sully