Friday/June 15
A Night for Americans: The Pietasters and Sunny Ledford. 8:30 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. www.jamminjava.com.
"Seussical The Musical." 8 p.m. Church of the Good Shepherd, 9350 Braddock Road, Burke. Based on classic works by Dr. Seuss. $15 adult, $10 student, age 4 and under free. 703-323-5400 or www.goodshepherdplayers.com.
Riverdance. 8 p.m. Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna. Final performances. www.riverdance.com or www.wolftrap.org.
"Romero." 7 p.m. Accotink Unitarian Universalist Church, 10125 Lakehaven Court, Burke. Discussion follows film. www.accotinkuuc.org.
Picnic Time! 11 a.m. Burke Centre Library, 5935 Freds Oak Road, Burke. Stories and activities. Age 3-5 with adult. 703-249-1520.
English Conversation Group. 10 a.m. Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Practice your English conversation skills. Adults. 703-978-5600.
Memphis 59. 7:30 p.m. Grist Mill Park, 4710 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Alexandria. Roots-rock, alt-country. Free. 703-324-7469 or www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.
U.S. Army Band "Blues Jazz Ensemble." 7:30 p.m. Lake Accotink Park, 7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfield. American roots music. Free. 703-324-7469.
Café Cattail. 7 p.m. Huntley Meadows Park, Harrison Lane and Lockheed Blvd. in Alexandria. Local musicians, dancers and poets are encouraged to share their arts with a nature theme. 703-768-2525.
Picnic Time! 11 a.m. Burke Centre Library, 5935 Freds Oak Road, Burke. Stories and activities. Age 3-5 with adult. 703-249-1520.
Saturday/June 16
"Rapunzel." 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Studio 3 Theatre for Young Audiences, Workhouse Arts Center, 9601 Ox Road, Lorton. A lost prince, a two-headed monster, an unscrupulous baker, a lonely witch and a flaxen-tressed maiden. $8-$12. www.WorkhouseArts.org.
Sir Alan and the Calypso Ponzi Schemers. 7 p.m. Workhouse Arts Center, 9601 Ox Road, Lorton. Calypso. Free. 703-324-7469 or www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.
Northern Virginia NTRAK Display with Running N Gauge Trains. 12-5 p.m. Fairfax Station Railroad Museum, 11200 Fairfax Station Road, Fairfax Station. Two-day Father's Day weekend show. $3 adults, $1 children. www.fairfax-station.org or 703-425-9225.
DinoRock Puppets.10 a.m. Burke Lake Park Amphitheater, 7315 Ox Road, Fairfax. "Dinosaur Babies" puppet show. Free. 703-324-7469.
Park Manager Walk and Talk. 5:30 p.m. Huntley Meadows Park, Harrison Lane and Lockheed Blvd. in Alexandria. Learn about wildlife and the wetland restoration project. 703-768-2525.
Explore John Marshall's Gardens. 10 a.m. John Marshall Library, 6209 Rose Hill Drive, Alexandria. Master Gardener volunteer Carol Dickerson will host a scavenger hunt and talk to children about how to plant and take care of a garden. Ages 6-10. 703-971-0010.
Sunset Cruise. 7 p.m. Lake Accotink Park, 7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfield. Cruiser the shores of Lake Accotink. Beverages served. $6. Register at 703-569-0285.
For Mercy Reunion: Benefit Concert for One Voice at 7 p.m.; Defakto, Actual Proof and DJ Mercury at 10 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. East, Vienna. www.janmminjava.com.
Riverdance. 8 p.m. Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna. Final performances. www.riverdance.com or www.wolftrap.org.
"Seussical The Musical." 7 p.m. Church of the Good Shepherd, 9350 Braddock Road, Burke. Based on classic works by Dr. Seuss. $15 adult, $10 student, age 4 and under free. 703-323-5400 or www.goodshepherdplayers.com.
CSS Virginia: Before, During and After the Battle of Hampton Roads. 7 p.m. Old Firestation #3 Restaurant, 3988 University Drive, Fairfax. Hosted by Frank Stringfellow Camp #822 Sons of Confederate Veterans. Open to the public. Free. 703-250-8705 or stringfellowbuva@att.net.
Master Gardeners. 10 a.m. City of Fairfax Regional Library, 10360 North St., Fairfax. Horticultural tips, information, techniques and advice for home gardeners. Adults. 703-293-6227.
Master Gardeners. 10 a.m. Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Plant clinics to answer your gardening questions. Adults. 703-978-5600.
eBook clinic. 11 a.m. Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Learn to use the library's eBook collection and compatible e-book readers with a one-on-one technology volunteer. Registration required. Adults. 703-978-5600.
Inova Blood Drive. 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Photo ID required. Appointments preferred, call 1-866-256-6372.
Father-Daughter Dance. 6-9 p.m. Stacy C. Sherwood Community Center, 3740 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax. Fairy tale guests, dancing, prizes, food, games and more. $25 per person. Registration required at 703-385-7858 or www.fairfax.gov/parksrec.
Sunday/June 17
Canine Cruises. 7 p.m. Lake Accotink Park, 7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfield. Cruiser the shores of Lake Accotink with your dog. Limit one dog per person. $6. Register at 703-569-0285.
Northern Virginia NTRAK Display with Running N Gauge Trains. 1-4 p.m. Fairfax Station Railroad Museum, 11200 Fairfax Station Road, Fairfax Station. Two-day Father's Day weekend show. $3 adults, $1 children. www.fairfax-station.org or 703-425-9225.
Children's Musical Adventure: Who's on First Bass? 1 p.m. Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green Spring Road, Alexandria. Like athletes, musicians use specialized equipment and train every day to work as a team. Interactive program featuring music by Mozart, Rossini and the "Concerto for Basketball." $2. Register at www.greenspring.org or 703-642-5173.
Father’s Day Cruises. 1 p.m., 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. Lake Accotink Park, 7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfield. Cruiser the shores of Lake Accotink. $5 Dads, $6 other adults, $5 children age 3 and up. Register at 703-569-0285.
Canine Cruises. 7 p.m. Lake Accotink Park, 7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfield. Cruiser the shores of Lake Accotink with your dog. Limit one dog per person. $6. Register at 703-569-0285.
Eric Lindell (at The Hamilton). 7:30 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. East, Vienna. www.janmminjava.com.
Riverdance. 8 p.m. Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna. Final performances. www.riverdance.com or www.wolftrap.org.
"Seussical The Musical." 3 p.m. Church of the Good Shepherd, 9350 Braddock Road, Burke. Based on classic works by Dr. Seuss. $15 adult, $10 student, age 4 and under free. 703-323-5400 or www.goodshepherdplayers.com.
Antique Car Show. 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Sully Historic Site, 3650 Historic Sully Way, Chantilly. More than 400 antique and classic cars, automotive flea market, live music, food available for purchase and more. $7-$10. 703-437-1794.
Neighborhood Plant Clinic. 1-4 p.m. Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. The Fairfax County Master Gardeners Association gives tips and advice. Adults. 703-644-7333.
Monday/June 18
Children’s Music Performance Series. 10:30 a.m. Old Town Hall, 3999 University Drive, Fairfax. First and third Mondays of each month. Free admission. 703-352-2787 or www.fairfaxarts.org.
Jon McLaughlin CD Release Show. 8 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. East, Vienna. www.janmminjava.com.
Chess Club. 3:30-5 p.m. Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Learn the rules and strategy by playing the game. Drop in any time. Age 8-16. 703-644-7333.
Summer Reading Open House. 2 p.m. Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Sign up for the Summer Reading Program and check out some books. All Ages. 703-339-4610.
Tuesday/June 19
Author Edward L. Cox. 7 p.m. Burke Centre Library, 5935 Freds Oak Road, Burke. The author of Grey Eminence: Fox Conner and the Art of Mentorship will discuss Major General Fox Conner and his impact on the careers of Generals Eisenhower, Marshall and Patton. Adults. 703-249-1520.
Balloon Fun. 5 p.m. City of Fairfax Regional Library, 10360 North St., Fairfax. Join us to celebrate the beginning of the Summer Reading Program. Balloons by Mike will be twisting balloons into fun shapes. Children and teens. 703-293-6227.
English Conversation Group. 7 p.m. City of Fairfax Regional Library, 10360 North St., Fairfax. Conversation group for adults learning English. 703-293-6227. Evening Book Discussion. 7:30 p.m. City of Fairfax Regional Library, 10360 North St., Fairfax. Any title by Dorothy Sayers. Adults. 703-293-6227.
Book Discussion Group. 1:30 p.m. Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Major Pettigrew's Last Stand by Helen Simonson. Adults. 703-978-5600.
Book Discussion Group. 6:30 p.m. Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Cloud Atlas by David Mitchell. Adults. 703-978-5600.
Neighborhood Plant Clinic. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. The Fairfax County Master Gardeners Association gives tips and advice. Adults. 703-644-7333.
Evening Book Discussion Group. 7 p.m. Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Learning to Swim by Sarah Henry. Adults. 703-644-7333.
Rangers, Raiders and Spies, Oh My. 7 p.m. Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green Spring Road, Alexandria. Stories of Civil War spycraft and the men and women who served as agents for the Blue and the Gray. Light refreshments. $12. Register at www.greenspring.org or at 703-941-7987.
Author Edward L. Cox. 7 p.m. Burke Centre Library, 5935 Freds Oak Road, Burke. The author of Grey Eminence: Fox Conner and the Art of Mentorship will discuss Major General Fox Conner and his impact on the careers of Generals Eisenhower, Marshall and Patton. Adults. 703-249-1520.
Classics Book Club. 7 p.m. Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. The Orestia by Aeschylus. Adults. 703-451-8055.
English Conversation Group. 7 p.m. Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. Practice and improve your English. Adults. 703-451-8055.
Wednesday/June 20
Counting Crows. 7 p.m. Filene Center, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna. $48 in-house, $30 lawn. www.wolftrap.com.
Spin, Pop, Boom. 2:30 p.m. City of Fairfax Regional Library, 10360 North St., Fairfax. Mad Science presents genies in a bottle, boom box in a tube and more. Age 6-12. 703-293-6227.
Student Volunteer Training Session. 7 p.m. City of Fairfax Regional Library, 10360 North St., Fairfax. Students receive training from library staff and sign up for volunteer hours. Bring completed application. Grades 7-12. 703-293-6227.
Hula with Mokihana. 7 p.m. Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Experience traditional Hawaiian music. All ages. Sign up each child and adult separately. 703-644-7333.
Writers' Roundtable. 7 p.m. Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Discuss your work with other writers. Adults. 703-644-7333.
The Pietasters. 7:30 p.m. Lee District Park Amphitheater, 6601 Telegraph Road, Franconia. Rock. Free. 703-324-7469.
Learning English. 10:15 a.m. Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Conversation group for adults learning English. 703-339-4610.
Storytime and Rhyme. 2:30 p.m. Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Storytelling, music and movement with Wolf Trap Teaching Artist Kofi Dennis. All ages. Sign up each child and adult separately. 703-339-4610.
Thursday/June 21
Empires. 8 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. East, Vienna. www.janmminjava.com.
English Conversation Group. 7 p.m. Burke Centre Library, 5935 Freds Oak Road, Burke. Practice English with other adults and improve your skills. 703-249-1520.
Afternoon Reading Group. 1 p.m. City of Fairfax Regional Library, 10360 North St., Fairfax. Major Pettigrew's Last Stand by Helen Simonson. Adults. 703-293-6227.
Reptiles Alive. 2:30 p.m. Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. See a giant python, an alligator and other awesome reptiles from around the world. Age 6-12. 703-978-5600.
Computer Basics Training. 10 a.m. Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. One-hour session with a technology volunteer for help with basic computer skills and navigating the Internet. Adults. 703-644-7333.
Garden Stroll and Tea. Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green Spring Road, Alexandria. Age 13 and up. $27. 703-642-5173.
English Conversation Group. 7 p.m. Burke Centre Library, 5935 Freds Oak Road, Burke. Practice English with other adults and improve your skills. 703-249-1520.
Creature Teacher. 2:30 p.m. John Marshall Library, 6209 Rose Hill Drive, Alexandria. Meet and learn about all kinds of animals. Presented by Bar C Ranch. All ages. Sign up each child and adult separately. 703-971-0010.
Learning English. 7 p.m. Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Conversation group for adults learning English. 703-339-4610.
Lorton Library Book Club. 7 p.m. Lorton Library, 9520 Richmond Highway, Lorton. Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand. Adults. 703-339-7385.
Springfield Writers' Group. 7 p.m. Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. Share your work, give and receive feedback in a supportive setting. Adults. 703-451-8055.
Friday/June 22
Joan Sebastian and Pepe Aguilar. 9 p.m. Patriot Center, 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax. Latin music equestrian show. $64-$144, available at www.ticketmaster.com or 1-800-745-3000.
Stephen Kellogg and the Sixers. 8 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. www.jamminjava.com.
Esencia Tropical. 7:30 p.m. Royal Lake Park, 5344 Gainsborough Drive, Fairfax. Salsa. Free. 703-324-7469.
New York Philharmonic Cellist Wei Yu. 7:30 p.m. Truro Anglican Church, 10520 Main St., Fairfax. Cellist Wei Yu and pianist Keuna Lee, performing a variety of works for cello and piano. Free, donations accepted to benefit Sudan Sunrise, www.sudansunrise.org. 703-273-1300.
Friday Friends Book Group. 4 p.m. Burke Centre Library, 5935 Freds Oak Road, Burke. Scat by Carl Hiaasen. Age 8-12. 703-249-1520.
English Conversation Group. 10 a.m. Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Practice your English conversation skills. Adults. 703-978-5600.
Nothin’ Fancy. 7:30 p.m. Grist Mill Park, 4710 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Alexandria. Bluegrass. Free. 703-324-7469 or www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.
Folsom Prisoners. 7:30 p.m. Lake Accotink Park, 7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfield. Classic country. Free. 703-324-7469.
Friday Friends Book Group. 4 p.m. Burke Centre Library, 5935 Freds Oak Road, Burke. Scat by Carl Hiaasen. Age 8-12. 703-249-1520.