BEST BETS

An Evening With the Stars

Winter skies provide some of the best opportunities for stargazing, and the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club is having a sky-viewing session from 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday at C.M. Crockett Park, 10066 Rogues Rd. in Midland. The club will furnish telescopes. The event is free for Fauquier County residents, and nonresidents will be charged $6 per vehicle. People 17 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Call 540-788-4867 for information.

Feasting on Piano Music

Music students and teachers will perform duets and trios on six grand pianos in a concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Heritage High School in Leesburg. The program spans myriad musical genres: classical, spiritual, jazz, rock and patriotic. The piano ensemble festival is sponsored by the Fairfax-Loudoun Music Fellowship and is free, although donations will be accepted. Call 540-882-4071.

Chamber Concert in Purcellville

The Hamilton Trio will perform at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Franklin Park Arts Center in Purcellville, Loudoun County's newest performing arts venue. The trio, founded in 1986, was a nominee for the Governor's Excellence in the Arts Awards in 2000. Tickets are $12, $10 for seniors and students. Call 540-338-7973.