The Connection

Ongoing

“The Healing Wall.” Tuesdays – Saturdays, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., through Aug. 1. Vienna Art Center, 115 Pleasant St., NW, Vienna. “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.

Restful Pause. Wednesday-Saturday, through Aug.1. Katie’s Coffee House, 760 Walker Road, Great Falls. Robert Gilbert brings his nine, framed still-life paintings to exhibit. The subjects are wine bottles, wine glasses, ceramic pots, fruits and vegetables. The paintings are realistic in some areas and impressionistic in others.

What’s in Your Garden? Tuesdays - Saturdays, through Aug. 1. Vienna Arts Society "Gallery in the Village Green," 513 Maple Ave. W, Vienna. Featured artist Loy McGaughy of Reston exhibits a collection of watercolors inspired by her personal photographs. The exhibition includes more than a dozen other artists.

Tysons Concerts on the Plaza. Fridays, through Aug. 7. 6-8 p.m. at Tysons Corner Center, 1961 Chain Bridge Road, Tysons Corner. Sit back and enjoy live music with a special line up each week.Tickets are available on a first-come, first-serve basis beginning at 10 a.m. each Friday morning in the mall concourse on level 2 next to ZARA.

Great Falls Concerts on the Green. Sundays, through Sept. 6. 6-8 p.m. at Great Falls Village Centre Green. Come out on Sundays and listen to some live music. Visit http://www.celebrategreatfalls.org/concerts-on-the-green/.

Vienna’s Summer on the Green Concert Series. Fridays-Sundays, through Sept. 27. 6:30 p.m. at Vienna Town Green, 144 Maple Avenue E, Vienna. Come out on the weekend and listen to some good music.Visit http://www.viennava.gov/DocumentCenter/View/2640

Frying Pan Farm Arts in the Parks. Wednesdays, through Aug. 19. 10-11 a.m. Frying Pan Farm Park Amphitheater, 2739 West Ox Road, Herndon. Entertain children, teach them the importance of protecting our natural resources, introduce them to live entertainment in an informal kid-friendly atmosphere, and forge a connection between kids and parks. Call 703-437-9101.

Herndon Friday Night Live. Fridays, through Aug. 28. 6:30 p.m. at 777 Lynn Street, Herndon. Listen to great music on Friday nights during the summer. herndonrocks.com/schedule.php.

Take a Break Concert Series. Thursdays, through Sept. 3. 7-9 p.m. at Reston Community Center, 2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston. Listen to some great music live.

Reston Concerts on the Town. Saturdays, through Sept. 5. 7:30-10 p.m. at Reston Town Center. Bring lawn chairs or picnic blankets and enjoy live music in the Pavilion Saturday nights. Free. Rain or shine. 703-912-4062. www.restontowncenter.com/concerts

Evenings on the Ellipse Summer Concert. Thursdays, through Aug. 20. 5:30-7 p.m. Fairfax County Government Center Ellipse (Backyard), 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax. Relax with music, tastes of local wines and great company.

Burke Arts in the Parks. Saturdays, through Aug. 22. 10 - 11 a.m. Burke Lake Park Amphitheater, 7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Station. Entertain children, teach them the importance of protecting our natural resources, introduce them to live entertainment in an informal kid friendly atmosphere, and forge a connection between kids and parks. Call 703-323-6601.

Stars on Sunday Concert Series. Sundays, through Aug. 30. 3 p.m. Workhouse Arts Center, 9518 Workhouse Way, Lorton. Featuring a lineup of performances that showcase the diversity of talent and culture in Northern Virginia. Concerts are free to attend and are perfect for families, a special date or a relaxing afternoon of music and dance.

Summer Reading Program. Friday-Saturday, through Sept. 5. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fairfax Library, 10360 North Street, Fairfax. Come to the library all summer for books and events. http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/fx/.

Friday/July 31

Pokemon League. 3- 6 p.m. Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Avenue East, Vienna. Learn and play. Ages 5-18. Open play. Visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/ph/.

Family Game Time. 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. Drop-in and play assorted board games. All skill levels and ages welcome.

Dr. Seuss Spectacular. 7 p.m. Barnes & Noble, 7851 L. Tysons Corner Center, McLean. A celebration of Theodor Geisel known to the world as the beloved Dr. Seuss.

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. Visit fairfaxcounty.gov.

Parent & Child Fishing by Boat. 5 – 7 p.m. Riverbend Park, 8700 Potomac Hills St., Great Falls. Enjoy fishing with your kids. Tickets: $16. Visit fairfaxcounty.gov.

Pushcart Players. 10:30 a.m. Wolf Trap, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. Pushcart Players brings “Alice in Wonderland” to life. Tickets $10. Visit www.wolftrap.org

Rufus Wainwright. 8:15 p.m. Wolf Trap, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. Wainwright pairs his singing with the National Symphony Orchestra. Tickets $25-$58. Visit www.wolftrap.org

Noisy Nature Campfire. 7 - 8:30 p.m. WNC Campfire Ring - On Soapstone Drive, between Glade Drive and Lawyers Road. All ages. What do crickets, katydids, treefrogs, and owls have in common? They make a lot of noise at night! Discover how they make their sounds, and what all that noise is really for. Enjoy songs, stories and a snack by firelight while we listen for these nocturnal noise-makers. Reservations required by July 28. Fee: $7-$9/person. naturecenter@reston.org.

Friday-Sunday/July 31-Aug. 2

Cabaret Series: Sizzling Summer Nights! Friday-Saturday 8 p.m., Sunday 1 p.m. Workhouse Arts Center, 9601 Ox Rd., Lorton, W-3 Theatre. A raunchy ramble featuring red-hot jazz mixed with some tropical tunes and some of the spiciest sun-drenched songs written for the stage. Tickets: $25-$30.

Saturday/Aug. 1

Star Trek. 8:30 p.m. Wolf Trap, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. Wolf Trap will be screening the film “Star Trek” while the National Symphony Orchestra performs the movie score. Tickets: $30-$58. worlftrap.org.

The Closet’s 4th Annual Huge Toy Sale. 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. First Baptist Church of Herndon, 681 Elden St., Herndon. Dolls, toy trucks, games, action figures, infant toys, puzzles and much for ages 1-99 will be on sale at bargain prices. Net proceeds benefit The Closet of the Greater Herndon Area, which supports the Herndon-Reston community. The Closet is a nonprofit thrift shop, founded by a handful of churches to assist low-income families by selling gently used items at nominal prices. www.theclosetofgreaterherndon.org.

Hound Dog Day. 1:30-5:30 p.m. Lake Fairfax Park, 1400 Lake Fairfax Drive, Reston. Come have a ball outdoors. Bring family, friends, leashed dog(s). Live music, exhibitors, food trucks, dog-friendly boat rides and walks.

Patrick Dougherty Public Art Installation. 11900 Market St., Reston. See and explore a monumental public art sculpture made from tree saplings at Reston Town Square Park. Art Educator's Exhibition: "In Practice" at GRACE. 11900 Market St., Reston. An exhibition of the accomplishments of metro area art educators.

Family Fun Entertainment Series: Percussion Discussion. 10-10:45 a.m. Reston Town Square Park, 11900 Market St., Reston. This interactive performance includes a sound effects version of a space fantasy, Beethoven's Fifth Symphony on the Kettle Drums and much more.

Reston Concerts on the Town. 7:30-10 p.m. Bring your lawn chairs or picnic blankets to the pavilion for Spanish/flamenco guitar and Latin fusion with Incendio.

The Road Less Traveled Exhibit Reception. 7–9 p.m. ArtSpace Herndon, 750 Center Street, Herndon. Come meet the artists David Skibiak and Keith Naquin at this opening reception. The range of work in The Road Less Traveled is expansive: paintings in oils, watercolors and acrylics, pen and ink drawings, etchings, lithographs, monoprints, computer graphics, and photography as well. David and Keith revisit traditional landscape art with two different looks, demonstrating the well-honed skills of experienced artists with similar backgrounds.

Mount Vernon Nights 2015: Grand Ole' Ditch. 7-8 p.m. Workhouse Arts Center, 9601 Ox Rd., Lorton. Enjoy free public concerts featuring a different genre and musical group each week.

5K Race Against Crime. 8 a.m. Fairfax County Government Center, 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax. This race is open to everyone and supports their non-profit program that works to aid law enforcement by providing a means for the public to report criminal information anonymously and protected under state law. As part of the run, police officers, fire fighters and sheriffs deputies all compete against each other in the Public Safety Challenge. This is a family event where children will enjoy exploring the emergency vehicles and may visit the child fingerprinting station. McGruff the Crime Dog will be there too.There is a free kid run immediately following the 5K. Multiple food vendors will be on hand as well.

Neighborhood Plant Clinic. 10 a.m. Fairfax Library, 10360 North Street
, Fairfax. Master Gardeners provide horticultural tips, information, techniques and advice to home gardeners. Adult. http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/fx/

Sunday/Aug. 2

David Sedaris. 7 p.m. Wolf Trap, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. NPR humorist and author David Sedaris will be performing his comedy followed by a Q&A and a book signing. Tickets: $25-$55. worlftrap.org.

Christ Church Opening Services. 9:30 a.m.-noon. at Christ Church, 7600 Ox Road. Services at the new location. Visit www.christchurchva.org.

Hands On Modeling Day. 1-4 p.m. Fairfax Station Railroad Museum, 11200 Fairfax Station Road. Visitors learn how to paint and display railroad scenery as well as participate in artifact cleaning. Tickets: $2-$4.

“The Age of Love.” 4 p.m. Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia, 8900 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax. This charming movie follows the humorous and poignant adventures of 30 older adults in Rochester, NY, who sign up for a first-of-its-kind speed-dating event exclusively for 70-to 90-year-olds. Recently widowed, long divorced, or never married, we watch as they prepare for the big day, meet their possible dates, and then anxiously await the results. Through comic and bittersweet moments, they reveal intimate confessions of what it is like to still yearn to be seen and understood, and how much or how little their hearts have changed over a lifetime. Includes movie, post-discussion and dinner. Tickets: $18-$22.

Monday/Aug. 3

Preschool Science 123. 10:30 a.m. Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. Mad Science presents fun and amazing experiments. Age 3-6 with adult. Each adult and child must be signed up separately.

Terrific Twos. 11 a.m. Herndon Library, 768 Center Street, Herndon. Share stories and songs about the creepy and crawly, the slimy and shiny, and the bright and beautiful bugs we find in our backyard. Age 2 with an adult.

Mixed Media Workshop. 5:30-8:30 p.m. ArtSpace Herndon, 750 Center Street, Herndon. Explore drawing and painting with mixed media. $40.

Festa Regionale at Il Fornaio. 11900 Market St., Reston. Three- course menu featuring the food and wine of Sicilia. Reservations at banquetsRES@ilfo.com.

Mr. Knick Knack! Children's Performance. 10:30-11:15 a.m. 11900 Market St., Reston. Unique, heart-centered music for kids and their grown-ups.

Learn An Irish Jig With Bridget and Kelly. 7 p.m. Herndon Library, 768 Center Street, Herndon. Watch Bridget and Kelly perform a "Step About" then learn an Irish Light Jib. Ages 6-18.

The One Man Band. 10:30 a.m. Reston Library, 11925 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston. Sing, dance and read to the rhythm with Peter McCory. All ages. Each child and adult must be registered separately.

Tuesday/Aug. 4

Legos in the Library. 2 p.m. Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. Get creative with Legos. Ages 5-12.

The Living Rainforest. 10:30 a.m. Herndon Library, 768 Center Street, Herndon. Meet animals from the rainforest. Ages 6-12.

Evolution Beer Dinner at Big Bowl. 6:30 p.m. 11900 Market St., Reston. Join us for our Evolution Beer Dinner. Reception 6:30 p.m., dinner begins at 7 p.m. $50 per person plus tax and gratuity. www.bigbowl.com.

Robin and His Merry Band. 2:30 p.m. Fairfax Library, 10360 North Street
, Fairfax. Impressions Theatre presents the musical story of Robin Hood. Ages 6-12. Sign up required. http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/fx/

Wednesday/Aug. 5

Dan Navarro. 7:30 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Avenue East, Vienna. $20. For over 30 years, Dan Navarro has written, sung, played and acted throughout his career.

Books and Babies Storytime. 10:30 a.m. Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. Build an early literacy foundation for you and your child while enjoying rhymes, songs, stories and activities.

Pokemon League. 4:30 p.m. Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. Drop-in and play Pokemon with your friends.

Wonderful Ones. 11 a.m. Herndon Library, 768 Center Street, Herndon. Come spend time with your child while enjoying rhymes, songs, stories and music. Age 12-23 months with adult.

Read! Build! Play! 10:30 a.m. Burke Centre Library, 5935 Freds Oak Road, Burke. Read a story, build with DUPLOs and play with friends. Ages 3-5 with adult. http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/bc/

Thursday/Aug. 6

The Piano Guys. 8 p.m. Wolf Trap, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna. Piano and cello YouTube phenoms bring their beautiful compositions to the stage, with original works and classical/pop mashups ranging from Swedish House Mafia to Vivaldi. Tickets: $30-$55. www.wolftrap.org.

Reading Buddies. 4:30 p.m. Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. Teen volunteers available to read to/ with beginning readers. Ages 3-9.

Knit Club. 6 p.m. Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. Bring your supplies and practice your crochet, knitting and cross stitching techniques. Ages 8-18.

Friday/Aug. 7

Madama Butterfly. 8:15 p.m. Wolf Trap, 1635 Trap Road, Vienna. Experience Puccini’s heartbreaking masterpiece of passion, honor, and sacrifice with Wolf Trap Opera and the National Symphony Orchestra in this new, staged, and costumed production with custom video projections. Tickets: $25-$75. www.wolftrap.org.

Playdate Cafe. 10 a.m. Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. Children come and enjoy toys and a playspace, while adults enjoy coffee and conversation. Ages birth-5.

Family Game Time. 3:30 p.m. Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. Drop-in and play assorted board games. All skill levels and ages welcome.

Sheep Dog Detectives. 2:30 p.m. Reston Library, 11925 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston. Kaydee presents Dudley Dog and Friends, who solve crimes in a fun and fast-paced show. All ages.

Stewart Huff Live. 8-10 p.m. Workhouse Arts Center, 9518 Workhouse Way, Lorton. Comedian Stewart Huff brings his humor to the Workhouse. Tickets: $15.

“Despicable Me 2.” 7 p.m. Strawberry Park, just outside of Angelika Film Center, 2911 District Avenue, Fairfax. Girls on the Run NOVA is presenting a free outdoor screening of “Despicable Me 2.” The event is a way for families to learn more about their unique youth development program while also celebrating 15 years of service and 50,000 girls served.

Fun and Games. 2 p.m. Burke Centre Library, 5935 Freds Oak Road, Burke. Board games and fun. Ages 6-12. http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/bc/

Saturday/Aug. 8

Vienna Art Society’s Photography Exhibition. 4-6 p.m. Vienna Art Center, 115 Pleasant Street, NW, Vienna. Juror Matthew G. Schmidt will select winners at the Vienna Arts Society's annual judged photography exhibition. Enjoy light refreshments and meet the artists at the awards reception.

Silver Line Music & Food Truck Festival. 12-9 p.m. Lerner Town Square at Tysons II, 8025 Galleria Drive, Tysons. Admission is free, over 20 food trucks and fun.

The Music of John Williams National Symphony Orchestra. 8:15 p.m. Wolf Trap, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna. Journey now with John Williams' and the NSO as they perform entrancing and exhilarating music by the most Oscar-nominated man alive, with songs from beloved films like Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Jaws, Jurassic Park, Harry Potter, Hook, and more. Tickets: $20-$58.

Fire Truck Visit. 10 a.m. Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. Come check out a fire truck up close and hear all about being a firefighter from the team at the Great Falls fire station.

Special Consensus. 7:30 p.m. Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 1090 Sterling Road, Herndon. Traditional bluegrass musicians headed by banjoist supreme Greg Cahill. Cahill has headed this band for 30 some years now and they have traveled the world providing audiences with the finest in vocal harmony and absolute mastery of their instruments.

Family Fun Entertainment Series: Magic By Geo. 10-10:45 a.m. Reston Town Square Park, 11900 Market St., Reston. Magician Geoffrey "Geo" Weber offers an unparalleled magic act featuring original and innovative magic tricks. www.restoncommunitycenter.com.

Reston Concerts on the Town Series: Matuto. 7:30-10 p.m. 11900 Market St., Reston. Bring your lawn chairs or picnic blankets to the Pavilion for Brazilian roots-rock and funk with Matuto. www.restontowncenter.com/concerts.

Dog Tales. 10:30-11:15 a.m. Herndon Library, 768 Center Street, Herndon. Bring your own book or chose a book from the library and read aloud to a trained therapy dog. Call or sign up online for a 15-minute session. Age 5-12.

Mount Vernon Nights 2015: Robin and Linda Williams. 7-8 p.m. Workhouse Arts Center, 9601 Ox Rd., Lorton. A Prairie Home Companion favorites Robin & Linda Williams just released a new hit album, These Old Dark Hills. Come enjoy live music and fun..

2nd Saturday Art Walk. 6- 9 p.m. Workhouse Arts Center, 9601 Ox Rd., Lorton. Experience the diverse art of over 100 artists on a historic venue. Free Admission.

Creative Writers Club. 2 p.m. Burke Centre Library, 5935 Fred Oaks Road, Burke. Join for sharing, discussion and feedback on your works in progress. Ages 13-18. http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/bc/

Sunday/Aug. 9

Lake Anne Summer Film Festival: West Side Story. 8 p.m. Lake Anne Plaza, 1609 Washington Plaza, Reston. The free outdoor festival will take place each month on selected Sunday’s and will feature some great flicks from classic to comedy. Grab a date, the family or a group of friends, bring the lawn chairs and a picnic and enjoy flicks under the stars.

Model Train Show. 1-4 p.m. Fairfax Station Railroad Museum, 11200 Fairfax Station Road. Table Top (TTRAK) model trains will be on display and running. Admission: $2-$4. Visit www.fairfax-station.org.