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Wednesday/Feb. 22
Small Wonders. 10:30 a.m. Oakton Library, 10304 Lynnhaven Place, Oakton. Short stories. Age 13-23 months with adult. 703-242-4020.
Preschool Storytime. 11 a.m. Herndon Fortnightly Library, 768 Center St., Herndon. Stories, songs, and rhymes. Age 3-5 with adult. 703-437-8855.
Thursday/Feb. 23
Before Reston: History of the Railroad, 1853-1968. 7 p.m. Reston Community Center Lake Anne, 1609A Washington Plaza, Reston. Ron Beavers and Paul McCray will discuss the 1853 creation of the Alexandria, Loudoun & Hampshire Railroad, the land purchased by Benjamin Thornton, what happened to the Thornton property after the Civil War and the creation of the W&OD trail. Free admission. Donations appreciated. 703-709-7700 or restonmuseum@gmail.com.
One-on-One Computer Tutoring. 2 p.m. Oakton Library, 10304 Lynnhaven Place, Oakton. Learn the basics of the Internet, Word and Excel. Call for appointment. Adults. 703-242-4020.
One-on-One English Practice. 2 p.m. Oakton Library, 10304 Lynnhaven Place, Oakton. Call for appointment with an ESL volunteer. Adults. 703-242-4020.
Toddler Storytime. 10:30 a.m. Reston Regional Library, 11925 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston. Stories, songs and fingerplays. Age 2-3 with adult. 703-689-2700.
Friday/Feb. 24
Capital Home & Garden Show. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Dulles Expo Center, 4320 Chantilly Shopping Center, Chantilly. With local businesses that specialize in home and garden related products and services, celebrities and experts on hand offering advice for any home project. $3-$10. www.capitalhomeandgardenshow.com.
"Earth and Sky." 8 p.m. Waddell Theater, 1000 Harry Byrd Highway Sterling. Taking Flight Theatre Company’s season opener. $15. www.tftheatre.org.
Saturday/Feb. 25
Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra presents Buddy, Woody, and Stan. 8 p.m. George Mason University's Center for the Arts Concert Hall, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Celebrating the music of Buddy Rich, Woody Herman and Stan Kenton. $20-$40. www.gmu.edu.
Blake Shelton: Well Lit & Amplified. 8 p.m. George Mason University Patriot Center, 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax. With Justin Moore and "The Voice" finalist Dia Frampton. Tickets $33.75-$58.75. 800-745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com.
Capital Home & Garden Show. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Dulles Expo Center, 4320 Chantilly Shopping Center, Chantilly. With local businesses that specialize in home and garden related products and services, celebrities and experts on hand offering advice for any home project. $3-$10. www.capitalhomeandgardenshow.com.
"Earth and Sky." 8 p.m. Waddell Theater, 1000 Harry Byrd Highway Sterling. Taking Flight Theatre Company’s season opener. $15. www.tftheatre.org.
Northern Virginia Camp and Summer Fun Expo. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dulles Town Center, 21100 Dulles Town Circle, Dulles. Presented by Washington Parent magazine. Meet with camp directors; enjoy cooking demos, golf and martial arts presentations. Free admission. washingtonparent.com.
Mom2Mom Sale. 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Robert E. Simon Children's Center, 1800 Cameron Glen Drive, Ste 1000, Reston. Baby, toddler and children's items. $2 admission. 703-834-5880.
Sunday/Feb. 26
Disney's Phineas and Ferb: The Best Live Tour Ever! 1 p.m., 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. George Mason University Patriot Center, 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax. With Phineas, Ferb, Candace, Isabella, Baljeet, Buford and their friends. Tickets $22-$50, available at www.ticketmaster.com or 703-573-SEAT. www.patriotcenter.com or www.feldentertainment.com/phineasandferb.
Capital Home & Garden Show. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Dulles Expo Center, 4320 Chantilly Shopping Center, Chantilly. With local businesses that specialize in home and garden related products and services, celebrities and experts on hand offering advice for any home project. $3-$10. www.capitalhomeandgardenshow.com.
Northern Virginia Camp and Summer Fun Expo. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Dulles Town Center, 21100 Dulles Town Circle, Dulles. Presented by Washington Parent magazine. Meet with camp directors; enjoy cooking demos, golf and martial arts presentations. Free admission. washingtonparent.com.
Monday/Feb. 27
Kids` Science. 3 p.m. Reston Regional Library, 11925 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston. Explore scientific topics through activities. Age 6-8. 703-689-2700.
Reston Kids Book Discussion. 4 p.m. Reston Regional Library, 11925 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston. Ask for title. Age 8-10. 703-689-2700.
Tuesday/Feb. 28
Love Is In the Air Preschool Storytime. 7 p.m. Herndon Fortnightly Library, 768 Center St., Herndon. Stories and rhymes about love. Age 3-5 with adult. 703-437-8855.
Wednesday/Feb. 29
Leaping Lizards. 7 p.m. Reston Regional Library, 11925 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston. A family leap year celebration of "fearfully-great lizards" -dinosaurs. All ages. 703-689-2700.
Buckwheat Zydeco General Admission Dance. 8 p.m. The Barns at Wolftrap, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna. Zydeco or Cajun music. $24. www.wolftap.org.