Date nightEditor picks for a night out, the next two weeks
A Grave Misunderstanding (StageCoach) — Oatlands
StageCoach Theatre Company murder-mystery dinner theatre: 'Dynasty meets The Munsters'.
WHO Everyone
WhenSun Oct 25–Sat Nov 7, 2026 · Sun Oct 25 & Sat Nov 7: doors/dinner 6:30 PM, show 7:15 PM
WhereOatlands Historic House and Gardens, 20850 Oatlands Plantation Lane, Leesburg
Cost$80 + tax + ticketing fee
She Loves Me
Book by Joe Masteroff, music by Jerry Bock, lyrics by Sheldon Harnick; directed and choreographed by Mitchell Aiello.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Oct 17–Sat Nov 7, 2026 · Thu–Sat 8 PM; Sun 2 PM
WhereThe Little Theatre of Alexandria, 600 Wolfe St, Alexandria
Cost$36 (plus $4 service charge)
Photo: The Little Theatre of Alexandria via thelittletheatre.com
Shanghai Ballet: Butterfly Lovers
Great Performances at Mason: Shanghai Ballet in Butterfly Lovers (paired with Giselle on Nov 8, separate program).
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Nov 7, 2026 · Sat Nov 7, 2026 7:30 PM
WhereCenter for the Arts Concert Hall, George Mason University, 4373 Mason Pond Drive, Fairfax
Cost$70, $60, $45; half-price for youth through Grade 12 (prices include fees)
Photo: George Mason University Center for the Arts (25Live) via cfa.calendar.gmu.edu
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A Grave Misunderstanding (StageCoach) — Oatlands
StageCoach Theatre Company murder-mystery dinner theatre: 'Dynasty meets The Munsters'.
WHO Everyone
WhenSun Oct 25–Sat Nov 7, 2026 · Sun Oct 25 & Sat Nov 7: doors/dinner 6:30 PM, show 7:15 PM
WhereOatlands Historic House and Gardens, 20850 Oatlands Plantation Lane, Leesburg
Cost$80 + tax + ticketing fee
She Loves Me
Book by Joe Masteroff, music by Jerry Bock, lyrics by Sheldon Harnick; directed and choreographed by Mitchell Aiello.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Oct 17–Sat Nov 7, 2026 · Thu–Sat 8 PM; Sun 2 PM
WhereThe Little Theatre of Alexandria, 600 Wolfe St, Alexandria
Cost$36 (plus $4 service charge)
Photo: The Little Theatre of Alexandria via thelittletheatre.com
Shanghai Ballet: Butterfly Lovers
Great Performances at Mason: Shanghai Ballet in Butterfly Lovers (paired with Giselle on Nov 8, separate program).
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Nov 7, 2026 · Sat Nov 7, 2026 7:30 PM
WhereCenter for the Arts Concert Hall, George Mason University, 4373 Mason Pond Drive, Fairfax
Cost$70, $60, $45; half-price for youth through Grade 12 (prices include fees)
Photo: George Mason University Center for the Arts (25Live) via cfa.calendar.gmu.edu
Comedy and Wine at City Vino
Stand-up and a glass of wine at City Vino.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Nov 7, 2026 · Doors 7 PM, show 7:30 PM
WhereCity Vino, 100 Hanover St, Fredericksburg
Cost$30 per person
Paula Poundstone
Paula Poundstone works the room with quick observational stand-up and plenty of crowd talk.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Nov 6–Sat Nov 7, 2026 · 2026-11-06 7:30 PM; 2026-11-07 7:30 PM
WhereThe Birchmere Music Hall, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave, Alexandria
Cost$59.50 ($75.80 through Ticketmaster, $66.50 at the Birchmere Box Office)
Photo: The Birchmere (venue promo art) via birchmere.com
Reston Community Players: Once Upon a Mattress
Reston Community Players (since 1966) stage the musical Once Upon a Mattress.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Oct 16–Sat Nov 7, 2026 · Sun Nov 1 2:00 PM, 2026; Fri Nov 6 8:00 PM, 2026; Sat Nov 7 8:00 PM, 2026
WhereThe Leila Gordon Theatre, Reston Community Center Hunters Woods, 2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston
Cost$28 – $33
Photo: Reston Community Center via restoncommunitycenter.com
Dear Evan Hansen (UMW Theatre)
UMW Theatre stages the Tony-winning musical.
WHO Everyone
WhenThu Nov 5–Sun Nov 22, 2026 · Thu–Sat 7:30 PM; Sun 2 PM
WhereKlein Theatre, University of Mary Washington, 1301 College Ave, Fredericksburg
Cost$5–$40
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