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DC, NoVA Weekend: Woodlawn Needlework Show, Potomac Plunge
This weekend, check out the Mason Jazz Festival, fundraiser for the DC St. Patrick's Day Parade or International Gem & Jewelry Show.
As February turns into March, you can find a variety of weekend events close to home in Northern Virginia and DC. From fundraisers to concerts and ice skating, there's something for everyone.
We've listed numerous events going on from Friday, Feb. 28, to Sunday, March 1. Some are free, while others have fees.
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Friday, Feb. 28
- International Gem & Jewelry Show at Dulles Expo Center (through March 1)
- YMCA Chocolates Galore & More at Lansdowne Resort and Spa
- Bell Tower Climb at Washington National Cathedral
- DC Shorts WINS – Best of the Fest
- The Lumineers at Capital One Arena
- Evening at the Embassy of Saudi Arabia
- Chamber Music at The Barns: Brentano String Quartet
- Paint Your Pet - Adult Nights Out at the AWLA
- Ice & Lights Winter Village at Cameron Run Ice skating rink only (through Feb. 29)
- National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden Ice Rink (through March 15)
- Washington Harbour Ice Skating Rink (through March 15)
- Reston Town Center Ice Rink (through March 15)
- Pentagon Row Ice Skating (through mid-March)
Saturday, Feb. 29
- Loudoun Grown Expo
- Mardi Crawl on U Street
- Kiran Ahluwalia at Wolf Trap
- Leap Day 5K at Old Ox Brewery Middleburg
- Potomac Plunge at Tim's Rivershore
- Benefit Oyster Roast in Fredericksburg
- Mason Jazz Festival
- Annual Feel the Heritage Festival in Arlington
- Bootcamp & Brunch with Chef Spike Mendelsohn
- DC Dining in the Dark
- St. Patrick's Day Concert at George Mason High School
- Citizen Science for Gardeners and Nature Lovers at Green Spring Gardens
- Tysons McLean Orchestra's Serenades -- Where Legends Meet Reality
Sunday, March 1
- Woodlawn Needlework Show & Sale (through March 31 except Tuesdays)
- History Underground: Archeological Projects in Fairfax County
- Bridal Show Under the Stars in Fredericksburg
- DC St. Patrick's Parade Fundraiser at Ireland’s Four Provinces
- National Concert Band Welcomes A British Invasion at Sandburg Middle School
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