“The Healing Wall” is assembled from two dozen puzzle pieces created by soldiers recovering at the Fort Belvoir Community Hospital. Each piece makes a powerful statement by itself as well as part of the larger puzzle. View the exhibit Tuesdays – Saturdays, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., through Aug. 1 at Vienna Art Center, 115 Pleasant St., NW, Vienna.
Thursday-Sunday/July 16-19
Springfield Town Center’s Restaurant Week. Springfield Town Center, 6500 Springfield Mall. Springfield Town Center’s Restaurant Week ends this weekend Sunday, July 19. Restaurants participating are Nando’s Peri Peri, &pizza, Maggiano’s Little Italy, Yard House and Chuy’s. Restaurant Week allows diners to try a pre-fixed special menu at an affordable price. Visit http://springfieldtowncenter.com/restaurantweek.
Friday-Sunday/July 17-26
“Jesus Christ Superstar.” 8 p.m. The Alden, 1234 Ingleside Avenue, McLean. “Jesus Christ Superstar” is based on the accounts in the Gospels of the final days of Jesus of Nazareth, from his arrival in Jerusalem until his crucifixion. A large part of the plot focuses on the character of Judas Iscariot. Tickets: $23-$25. Visit www.McLeanPlayers.org.
Friday/July 17
Pokemon League. 3- 6 p.m. Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Avenue East, Vienna. Learn and play. Ages 5-18.
Family Game Time. 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. Drop-in and play assorted board games.
Minion Fun. 7 p.m. Barnes & Noble, 7851 L. Tysons Corner Center, McLean. Become a certified Minion and attend Villain-Con in stores to help search for the most despicable villain to follow. Activities and giveaways round out the fun. Space is limited. You must be registered to attend. To register call the store at 703-506-2937.
Hudson Vagabond Puppets. 10:30 a.m. Wolf Trap, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. A pre-historic adventure, presenting “Mammoth Follies”. Featuring songs, jokes and dances. Tickets $10. Visit www.wolftrap.org
Fun Flicks. 10:30 a.m. Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Watch movies based on children's books.
Cool Cow Comedy Presents Carmen Lynch. 8 p.m. Workhouse Arts Center, 9518 Workhouse Way, Lorton. Each month (and sometimes twice a month) Cool Cow Comedy's headliners and featured performers take the stage in the W-3 Theare.
Children’s Yoga. 10:30 a.m. Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. A yoga class for children.
"Goodnight Walk: Night Sky." 8-9 p.m. at Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 7701 Royce St., Annandale. Stories and crafts under the night sky. $6.
"Live Sharks, Rays and more." 2-3 p.m. at Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 7701 Royce St., Annandale. Meet a live shark. $7. Visit
"Campfire Fun." 7:45-8:45 p.m. at Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 7701 Royce St., Annandale. Roast marshmallows and hear stories. $6.
Cinema Under the Stars: Mamma Mia! 7:30 p.m. Workhouse Arts Center, 9601 Ox Road, Lorton. Enjoy a fun summer night sitting outside to watch movies with family and friends. Sing along with the hit musical “Mamma Mia!” Free.
Kingstowne Farmers Market. 4-7 p.m. Fridays, May 1-Oct. 30. Giant Parking Lot, 5955 Kingstowne Towne Center, Alexandria. Vendors products include fresh organic honey and hand held pies and rolls. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farmersmarkets/kingstownemkt.htm
Saturday/July 18
SocialBurger Wine Pairing. 1-6 p.m. The Wine Outlet, 278 Cedar Lane SE, Vienna. Cost: $7. Visit www.viennawineoutlet.com
Model Trains and Thomas at Open House. 1-5 p.m. Historic Vienna Train Station, 231 Dominion Road NE, Vienna. See and hear model trolleys and steam and diesel trains plus Thomas and some of his friends. The layout reflects the mountainous terrain and towns of Western North Carolina. Free. Visit www.nvmr.org.
Kayak Mini Float Trip. 11 a.m. Riverbend Park, 8700 Potomac Hills Street, Great Falls. A scenic wagon ride from the Visitor Center to the launch site at Riverbend Park, followed by a 1.5-mile instructor-led float trip down through riffles and flat water. No previous experience necessary. Cost is $38. For information, call 703-759-9018.
Legos in the Library. 2- 4 p.m. Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. Get creative with legos. Legos provided. Age 5-12. Visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/gf/.
Electric Bicycle Event. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 224 Maple Avenue East, Vienna. Learn more about the benefits, ease of use and fun that an electric bicycle can offer everyone. Come test ride a bike, and have a burger and drink on us.
Star Wars Saturday. 2 p.m. Barnes & Noble, 7851 L. Tysons Corner Center, McLean. Fans of all ages join us for exclusive products, activities, cosplay, trivia and for a chance to win a Star Wars character standee.
The Ghosts of Versailles. 7:30 p.m. Wolf Trap, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. “The Ghosts of Versailles” encompasses comedy, romance, intrigue, revenge and malice. Tickets $32-$88. Visit www.wolftrap.org
Pokemon: Symphonic Evolutions. 8:30 a.m. Wolf Trap, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. Journey through nearly 20 years of memorable Pokemon music from the popular franchise. Tickets $25-$45. Visit www.wolftrap.org.
KidSave Event: Nature Scavenger Hunt/Duct Tape Creations. 2-4:30 p.m. at First Church of Christ, 1683 Chain Bridge Road, McLean. Join this child advocacy organization, based in Washington, D.C., for these orphans chance at being part of a loving family in your area and getting adopted. Anyone interested in meeting the children is welcome to attend online orientation any Wednesday in July (8 pm -8:30 p.m.) and come to any event. Free.Visit www.kidsave.org/summer-miracles-events/ and contact the Development Manager at 202-503-3104
The Art of Camouflage. 11 a.m. - Noon. Walker Nature Center, 11450 Glade Drive, Reston. From green-colored frogs and bugs blending into the undergrowth to moths that resemble bird droppings, there are amazing examples of camouflage right under our noses. Explore the gardens and trails in search of hidden critters. Reservations required by July 15. Fee: $5-$7/person. naturecenter@reston.org.
Homeless Cooking. 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Dranesville Church of the Brethren, 11500 Leesburg Pike, Herndon. Cooking for the homeless and delivering meals to those in need on the streets of Washington, D.C.
Family Fun Entertainment Series: Rocknoceros. 10-10:45 a.m. Reston Town Center, 1190 Market St., Reston. Enjoy D.C. area's award winning band Rocknoceros who write terrific songs for children of all ages. Free.
Reston Concerts on the Town Series. 7:30-10 p.m. Reston Town Center, 11900 Market St., Reston. Bring your lawn chairs or picnic blankets to the pavilion for jazz all-stars Chuck Redd and friends, featuring trumpeter/vocalist Brian Stripling. Free.
Clifton Film Festival. 7 p.m. Workhouse Arts Center, 9518 Workhouse Way, Lorton. Enjoy live music, food and original films under the stars. During the event there will be two awards ceremonies, student's awards will be given during intermission and the 19+ category at the closing of the festival. Visit cliftonfilmfest.com.
Mount Vernon Nights 2015: Dream Disc; Who's Next and More Who Classics. 7-8 p.m. Workhouse Arts Center, 9518 Workhouse Way, Lorton. Enjoy free public concerts featuring a different genre and musical group each week. Free.
Pilates. 8 a.m. Workhouse Arts Center, 9601 Ox Road, Lorton. Enjoy free, drop-in Art of Movement classes featuring Yoga, Hula, Mat Pilates, Surfset and Tai Chi. No experience is necessary, bring your own mat.
The Living Rainforest. 10:30 a.m. Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Participants get to meet live animals from the rainforest.
Uno, Dos, Tres Con Andres. 10:30 a.m. Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Musician Andres Salguero will be performing music for participants to sing and dance to.
Family Math Games. 2 p.m. City of Fairfax Library, 10360 North Street Fairfax. Build math and logic skills with family math games. All ages.
Baskin Robbins Grand Opening Celebration. 12-4 p.m. Tower Shopping Center, 6432 Brandon Avenue, Springfield. Baskin Robbins is celebrating the “Re-Grand Opening” of its store. Special events will take place at the store such as $0.99 ice cream cones, face painting and more.
Burke Farmers Market. 8 a.m.-noon. Saturdays, May 2-Nov. 21. 5671 Roberts Parkway, Burke.
Springfield Farmers Market. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Springfield Town Center, 6699 Spring Mall Drive, Springfield.
Fairfax Farmers Market. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, May 9-Oct. 31. 10500 Page Avenue, Fairfax.
Saturday-Sunday/July 18-19
Claude Moore Colonial Farm 1771 Market Fair. 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 6310 Georgetown Pike, McLean. Sit in the shade and savor roast chicken and spicy sausages, enjoy dancing and singing with the fiddler, test your water color and writing skills with Mr. Andrews at the Stationer. Visit http://1771.org.
Sunday/July 19
Scott Miller. 7:30 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna. Singer, songwriter and farmer Scott Miller will perform an acoustic show. Visit http://www.jamminjava.com/event/871765
Jennifer Cutting’s OCEAN Orchestra. 5 p.m. The Alden, 1234 Ingleside Avenue, McLean. Musical cocktail from genre-bending composer/bandleader Jennifer Cutting. Cutting directs an all-star ensemble of the Washington, D.C. area's favorite Celtic musicians, in music ranging from ethereal to rockin’.
Manga Mania. 2 p.m. Barnes & Noble, 7851 L. Tysons Corner Center, McLean. Discover this popular style of Japanese comic books and graphic novels. Enjoy a special offer, activities and giveaways.
Grinding the Grain. 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Colvin Run Mill, 10017 Colvin Run Road, Great Falls. Learn how to grind grain with demonstrations from Blacksmiths. Tickets: $5 - $7.
Bird Watching for Beginners. 8– 11 a.m. Riverbend Park, 8700 Potomac Hills St., Great Falls. Learn how to bird watch. Tickets: $10. Visit fairfaxcounty.gov.
Recitative: Plain Talk about the Future. 3–5 p.m. Wolf Trap, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. Artist Michelle DeYoung will moderate a discussion about the opera community and the young artists of Wolf Trap Opera. Free. Visit www.wolftrap.org
Patti Labelle. 8 p.m. Wolf Trap, 1645 Wolf Trap Road, Vienna Performance by the Grammy-winning and Emmy-nominated actress. Tickets $30-$65. Visit www.wolftrap.org
Model Trains Display. 1-4 p.m. Fairfax Station Railroad Museum, 11200 Fairfax Station Road. The Northern Virginia NTRAK Club will have N gauge model trains on display and running. Tickets: $2-$4. www.fairfax-station.org.
Hooray for Hollywood. 7:30 p.m. Richard J. Ernst Cultural Center, 8333 Little River Turnpike, Annandale. The concert will focus on musical themes from some of Hollywood’s most popular motion pictures such as “Titanic,” “Apollo 13,” “Schindler’s List,” the James Bond movies, and a 50th anniversary salute to “The Sound of Music.” Tickets $15.
Lorton Farmers Market. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays, May 3-Nov. 8. Featuring fresh produce, a Swiss bakery and potted plants and herbs. VRE Parking Lot, 8990 Lorton Station Boulevard, Lorton.
Fairfax Farmers Market. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays, May 10-Oct. 25. 10500 Page Avenue, Fairfax.
Fair Lakes Farmers Market. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 4501 Market Commons Drive, Fairfax.
Monday/July 20
Game On! 2 - 3 p.m. Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Avenue East, Vienna. Learn how to play Krosmaster, a new strategy game with playful characters!. Additional games will be available to play. Teens. Register at http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/ph/.
The Living Rainforest. 2:30- 3:15 p.m. Dolley Madison Library, 1244 Oak Ridge Avenue, McLean. Meet animals from the rain forest. Presented by Leesburg Animal Park. Age 6-12. Register online at http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/dm/.
Coding for Kids. 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. Kids coding workshop. All levels welcome. Bring your computer and learn about coding in a fun relaxed environment. Ages 14-18. Register at http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/gf/.
Chess Club. 4 p.m. Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Learn openings, strategy, tactics and more. Players paired with others of similar skill. Ages 8-16.
Paws to Read. 4:30 – 5:15 p.m. Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Kids can practice their reading skills by reading to Wylie, a trained therapy dog. Sign up online for a 15 minute session. Visit fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches.
Let’s Hear it for the Girls! 7 p.m. Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. A book discussion group for girls will be discussing the book “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” by L. Frank Baum.
The Living Rainforest. 10:30 a.m. Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce Street, Springfield. Meet animals for the rain forest. Presented by the Leesburg Animal Park. Ages 6-12.
Robin and His Merry Band. 2:30 p.m. Lorton Library, 9250 Richmond Highway, Lorton. Impressions Theatre presents the musical story of Robin Hood. Age 6-12.
Lorton Evening Book Conversations. 7 p.m. Lorton Library, 9250 Richmond Highway, Lorton. Review “Breakfast at Tiffany's” by Truman Capote. Adults.
The Kindercise Show. 10:30 a.m. City of Fairfax Library, 10360 North Street Fairfax. Sing and dance with Wolf Trap teaching artist John Taylor.
Tuesday/July 21
Cocktails & Conversation. 5-6:30 p.m. The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner, 1700 Tysons Blvd., McLean. The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia invites you to a private event for substantial supporters and friends of the Community Foundation.
Around the World Musical Adventure. 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Avenue East, Vienna. Music and movement with Miss Susan. Age 3-7 with adult. Sign up each child and adult separately at http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/ph/.
Robin and his Merry Band. 2:30 - 3:15 p.m. Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. Impressions Theatre presents the musical story of Robin Hood. Age 6-12. Register at http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/gf/.
Alphabet Rockers. 10:30 a.m. Wolf Trap, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. An energetic show with hip hop grooves, rhymes, and positive messages for kids. Ages 4-10. Tickets $8. Visit www.wolftrap.org
Explore More! at GRACE. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Reston Town Center, 11900 Market St., Reston. Walk-in art-making program designed for preschool and elementary school aged children. $5 per child.
Afternoon Book Discussion Group. 1:30 p.m. Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. A discussion of the book Someone by Alice McDermott.
Legos in the Library. 4:30 p.m. Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Kids can participate in LEGO building activities.
Classics Books Club. 7 p.m. Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce Street, Springfield. Discuss this month's title: “Incident at Vichy” by Arthur Miller. Adults.
Pohick Evening Book Discussion Group. 7 p.m. Pohick Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Discuss “The Snow Child” by Eowyn Ivey. Adults.
Sphero Robotic Ball Racing. 2:30 p.m. City of Fairfax Library, 10360 North Street, Fairfax. Join TechShop DC-Arlington for a workshop utilizing Sphero Robotic Balls.
Evening Book Discussion. 7:30 p.m. City of Fairfax Library, 10360 North Street, Fairfax. Stop in and discuss “State of Wonder” by Ann Patchett.
S.T.E.A.M Story Time. 2 p.m. Burke Centre Library, 5935 Freds Oak Road, Burke. Stop by for stories and activities involving science, technology, engineering, art and math. Ages 4-5 with adult.
Wednesday/July 22
Brandi Carlile. 7:30 p.m. Wolf Trap, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. Spend a summer evening with song writer Carlile who bridges folk rock with Americana. Tickets $30-$55. Visit www.wolftrap.org
Peter Pan Storytime with Special Guest Wendy. 11 a.m. Barnes & Noble, 7851 L. Tysons Corner Center, McLean. Storytime featuring Wendy from J.M. Barrie's Peter Pan. Wendy will read Peter Pan related stories and help the children write special letters to Neverland. Come dressed in your favorite Peter Pan costumes.
Farm Explorers. 4:30– 5:30 p.m. Frying Pan Farm Park, 2709 West Ox Road, Herndon. Hands-on activities for children. Tickets: $6.
Meet Me at the Movies- Senior Movie Day at Bow Tie Cinemas. 10 a.m. Reston Town Center, 11900 Market St., Reston. Reston Association presents "Black or White." Refreshments and door prizes are provided prior to the movie. Free for those 55 years or older. Doors open at 9:15 a.m.
Make Your Own Ice Cream Bowl. 2:30 p.m. Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Clay Café Studios will be offering a class where participants can paint their own ice cream bowl.
Beatles and Bubblegum. 10:30 a.m. Pohick Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Sing, dance and explore the music of The Beatles, The Monkees and other popular artists from the ‘60s and ‘70s. All ages.
Fun with Ones. 10:30 a.m. Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce Street, Springfield. Enjoy Books, songs and rhymes in a special storytime just for ones. Age 12-23 months with adult.
Thursday/July 23
Reading Buddies. 4:30 - 6 p.m. Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. Teen Volunteers available to read to or with beginning readers. Ages 3-9. Register at http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/gf/.
Kids Book Club. 5:30 p.m. Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. Ages 8-12. Call branch for title. 703-757-8560.
“Not Just for Teens” Adult Book Club. 7 - 8 p.m. Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Avenue East, Vienna. Are you an adult who loves YA lit? If so, join for discussion, fun and dessert. June's title will be Tokyo Heist by Diana Renn. Adults. Register at http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/ph/.
Starlight Storytime. 7- 7:45 p.m. Dolley Madison Library, 1244 Oak Ridge Avenue, McLean. Wear your favorite pajamas and join us for stories and songs. All ages. Register at http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/dm/.
All-American Boys Chorus. 10:30 a.m. Wolf Trap, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. Boys choir playing songs from the Beach Boys to contemporary favorites. Ages 8-14. Tickets $8. Visit www.wolftrap.org
Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me! 8 p.m. Wolf Trap, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. Watch comedians, journalists, celebrity guests, and more compete in NPR’s award-winning current events quiz show. Tickets $25-$60. Visit www.wolftrap.org
The Kindercise Show. 2:30 p.m. Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Wolf Trap teaching artist John Taylor will be offering a singing and dancing class.
Chapter Book Chat: Storytime for Bigger Kids. 4 p.m. Pohick Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Come listen to a chapter book read aloud. Age 8-12.
Uno, Dos, Tres Con Andres. 2:30 p.m. Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce Street, Springfield. Sing and move with music and dance from Latin America with Andres Salguero. All ages.
Preschool Story Time. 10:30 a.m. City of Fairfax, 10360 North Street Fairfax. Stop in to enjoy stories, songs and activities. Ages 3-5 with adult.
Under the Sea. 2:30 p.m. Burke Centre Library, 5935 Freds Oak Road, Burke. Meet live sea creatures.
Friday/July 24
Playdate Cafe. 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. Toys and play space for children. Coffee and conversation for grownups.
Fangirl Friday. 7 p.m. Barnes & Noble, 7851 L. Tysons Corner Center, McLean. Fangirls unite and celebrate fandom. Get introduced to the Women of Marvel, enjoy cosplay, giveaways and much more.
Kayak Tour-Sunset Over Riverbend. 5:30– 7:30 p.m. Riverbend Park, 8700 Potomac Hills St., Great Falls. A kayak tour of the upper Potomac River. Tickets: $38.
Maryland Youth Ballet. 10:30 a.m. Wolf Trap, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. The Elves and the Shoemaker’s Daughter. Tickets $10. Visit www.wolftrap.org
Frying Pan Fridays. All day. Frying Pan Farm Park, 2709 West Ox Road, Herndon. Hands-on activities and hikes with your kids. Tickets: $8.
Exotic Combustion of Art. 7:30 - 10 p.m. Frying Pan Park Visitors Center, 2709 West Ox Road, Herndon.Tucker Winfrey suffered from a sprinal cord injury while at the beach in December 2013 and has found a passion in painting and is holding his first art exhibition.
Fun Flicks. 10:30 a.m. Pohick Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Watch movies based on children's books. All ages.
Fun and Games. 2 p.m. Burke Centre Library, 5935 Freds Oak Road, Burke. Stop by to play board games. Ages 6-12. Visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/bc/
Americas Adopt A Soldier 5th Annual Fundraising Golf Tournament. Golf Club at Lansdowne Resort, 44050 Woodridge Parkway, Lansdowne. Former major league baseball player Michael Pagliarulo “Pags” will host the golf tournament. America’s Adopt A Soldier, an established nonprofit organization who has through grass roots volunteerism, donations, and partnerships; provided a positive impacted to our Nations Wounded, Deployed Service Members, Homeless Veterans, Veterans and their Families. All donations go directly to support their projects and programs. Visit Americasadoptasoldier.org to register or call 703-278-3718 for more information.
Saturday/July 25
Kids Gardening Workshop. 10 a.m. Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. Come and learn how garden. Ages 5-12. Register online at http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/gf/.
Summer Storytime. 10:30 - 11:05 a.m. Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Avenue East, Vienna. It's summer time. Cool off with stories, songs and rhymes. Ages 2-5. Register online at http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/ph/.
Kayak Mini Float Trip. 11 a.m. Riverbend Park, 8700 Potomac Hills Street, Great Falls. A scenic wagon ride from the Visitor Center to the launch site at Riverbend Park, followed by a 1.5-mile instructor-led float trip down through riffles and flat water. No previous experience necessary. Cost is $38. For information, call 703-759-9018.
Vinyl Day. 2 p.m. Barnes & Noble, 7851 L. Tysons Corner Center, McLean. Explore an assortment of vinyl records with events celebrating vinyl culture, including giveaways, special offers and exclusives.
Diana Krall. 8 p.m. Wolf Trap, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. Enjoy a jazz sensation as Krall performs with the Wolf Trap Orchestra. Tickets $40-$75. Visit www.wolftrap.org.
KidSave Event: Art Studio. 2-4:30 p.m. at The Old Firehouse, 1440 Chain Bridge Road, McLean. Join this child advocacy organization, based in Washington, D.C., for these orphans chance at being part of a loving family in your area and getting adopted. Anyone interested in meeting the children is welcome to attend online orientation any Wednesday in July (8 -8:30 p.m.) and come to any event. Free. Visit www.kidsave.org/summer-miracles-events/ and contact the Development Manager at 202-503-3104
Chesapeake Chocolates Anniversary Celebration. 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. 11426 Washington Plaza W, Reston. Join Chesapeake Chocolates as it celebrates its 8th Anniversary and the recent expansion of their business into the former Lake Anne Florist space. Special activities include chocolate samples, wine and beer tastings, chocolate dipping, coupons and giveaways.
Sensational Senses. 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Walker Nature Center, 11450 Glade Drive, Reston. Ages 3 to 5. Bring your nature tools with you to explore life along the trails. Smell a fragrant flower, touch smooth moss, and listen for the birds and bees. See if you can find the colors of the rainbow and use your tastebuds on a tasty snack. Reservations required by July 22. Fee: $6-$8/person. naturecenter@reston.org.
Great Zucchini. 10-11 a.m. Lake Fairfax Park Amphitheater, 1400 Lake Fairfax Drive, Reston. A magic show for kids. Free.
Family Fun Entertainment Series: Mark Lohr. 10-10:45 a.m. Reston Town Center, 11900 Market St., Reston. A fast paced, side splitting, family vaudeville show filled with audience participation, circus skills and one continuous surprise after another. Visit
Reston Concerts on the Town Series in Reston Town Center Pavilion with Entrain. 7:30-10 p.m. Reston Town Center, 11900 Market St., Reston. Bring your lawn chairs or picnic blankets to the Pavilion for hom-fueled pop, blues, calypso, and more with Entrain. Free.Visit
Yoga. 8 a.m. Workhouse Arts Center, 9601 Ox Road, Lorton. Enjoy free, drop-in Art of Movement classes featuring Yoga, Hula, Mat Pilates, Surfset and Tai Chi. No experience is necessary, bring your own mat.
Creative Writers Club. 2 p.m. Burke Centre Library, 5935 Freds Oak Road, Burke. Stop by for sharing, discussion and feedback on works in progress. Ages 13-18.
Mr. Gabe Concert. 10-11 a.m. at Mason District Park is located at 6621 Columbia Pike, Annandale. Songs inspired by life lessons. Free.
Scalawags Sing-along. 10-11 a.m. at Burke Lake Amphitheater, 7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Station. Kids can take a glimpse into the life of a pirate. Free.
Mount Vernon Nights 2015: Bob Gibson Big Band. 7-8 p.m. Workhouse Arts Center, 9601 Ox Road, Lorton. Get in the swing with this traditional big band that features selections from the likes of Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, Harry James, Stan Kenton, Thad Jones/Mel Lewis and Buddy Rich. Free.
Sunday/July 26
The Lisa Lim Band. 5 p.m. The Alden, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. Multiple-WAMMIE award winner, Lisa Lim, will rock the park with masterful songwriting, burning guitar and distinctive vocals—all with a blues/rock edge.
Town of Vienna’s Afternoon on Church Street: Party on the Porch. 1-5 p.m. The Town of Vienna is proud to present a new event to the community and residents, Afternoons on Church Street. Businesses on Church Street along with the Town of Vienna invite and encourage residents to attend this fun filled event.
James Patterson Day. 2 p.m. Barnes & Noble, 7851 L. Tysons Corner Center, McLean. James Patterson Day. Celebrate America’s bestselling author with a special one-day-only offer on all adult, kids and teen books by James Patterson.
Wagon Ride-Journey to the Potomac River. 7 – 9 a.m. Riverbend Park, 8700 Potomac Hills St., Great Falls. Take a wagon ride alongside the Potomac River and learn about the park. Tickets: $5.
Used Book Sale. 1-4 p.m. The Fairfax Station Railroad Museum , 11200 Fairfax Station Road. Hundreds of used books about railroads, the Civil War, local history and general interest will be available for purchase. Admission: $2-$4.
Reston Fit Club at Reston Town Center Pavilion. 11 a.m. Reston Town Center, 11900 Market St., Reston. Enjoy various fitness classes including yoga, dance, self defense, cardio and core strength.