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<cal1>Thursday/April 3
<cal2>Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. 8 p.m., at George Mason University Patriot Center, 4400 University Drive in Fairfax. Tickets range from $40-$8 and are available at Ticketmaster 703-573-SEAT, the Patriot Center or www.ticketmaster.com.
Glyn Ford, Labour member of the European Parliament, speaks on "Racism and Xenophobia in Europe: Causes of Conflict, Prospects for Resolution." This 16th Annual Vernon M. and Minnie I. Lynch Lecture, takes place at 7:30 p.m., in the Concert Hall Grand Tier Three at George Mason University.
Candlestick, Ashtray, Symbiont and The Issue at Jaxx Nightclub, 6355 Rolling Road, West Springfield. $6 over 21, $9 under 21. Doors open at 7 p.m. For more information, call the Jaxx Hotline at 703-569-5940.
Dinosaur Daze. Stories and activities. Age 2-5 with adult. 2 p.m., at Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. 703-451-8055.
AARP Tax Counseling. Adults. No registration is required. 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m., at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. 703-644-7333.
VITA Tax Counseling. Adults. No registration is required. 6:15-8:45 p.m., at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. 703-644-7333.
Mothers & More of Northern Virginia. 7:30 p.m. at the Fairfax County Government Center, 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax. The topic for April is finding a balance between home and work. Call them toll-free at 1-866-716-7766 for more information. Visitors welcome.
"Guys and Dolls," a classic Broadway musical presented by the F/X Players. 7:30 p.m., at Fairfax High School, 3500 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax. Tickets $7. Make reservations at 703-219-2351 or www.fxplayers.org.
<cal1>Friday/April 4
<cal2>Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. 10:30 a.m. and 8 p.m., at George Mason University Patriot Center, 4400 University Drive in Fairfax. Tickets range from $40-$8 and are available at Ticketmaster 703-573-SEAT, the Patriot Center or www.ticketmaster.com.
Annual Fashion Show, Luncheon and Silent Auction of the Fairfax County Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary. Fashions presented by Mae's Dress Boutique of McLean. 11 a.m., at the Waterford at Fair Oaks, 12025 Lee Jackson Highway, Fairfax. $30. Reservations must be made by March 15. 703-533-8739.
“Family Outings” presented by H.M.S. Productions. A musical dramedy suitable for children ages 10 and up. 8 p.m., at The Harvester Presbyterian Church, 7800 Rolling Road, Springfield. Tickets are $6 for adults, $5 for students/seniors, $20 for family packs of four or more. Call 703-455-7800 for reservations and ticket information.
Virginia Opera’s production of Johann Strauss’ operetta “Die Fledermaus” at George Mason University’s Center for the Arts. Performed in an English translation. Tickets are $78, $64, $42. Charge by phone at 703-218-6500 or visit www.tickets.com.
Laughing Colors. 9:30 p.m., at T.T. Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. Must be over 21. For more information, call 703-591-9292.
Butter at Ned Devine's, 3971 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. Show at 9 p.m., $5. For more information, call 703-293-9600.
AARP Tax Counseling. Adults. No registration is required. 12-4 p.m., at Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. 703-451-8055.
Dinosaur Daze. Stories and activities. Age 2-5 with adult. 10:15 a.m., at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. 703-644-7333.
"Guys and Dolls," a classic Broadway musical presented by the F/X Players. 7:30 p.m., at Fairfax High School, 3500 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax. Tickets $7. Make reservations at 703-219-2351 or www.fxplayers.org.
The Easter Bunny arrives, 11 a.m., at Springfield Mall, 6500 Springfield Mall, Springfield, in the JC Penny Court. Have photos taken, Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Sunday, 12-4 p.m., until Easter. Mall will be closed Easter Sunday.
<cal1>Saturday/April 5
<cal2>Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 8 p.m., at George Mason University Patriot Center, 4400 University Drive in Fairfax. Tickets range from $40-$8 and are available at Ticketmaster 703-573-SEAT, the Patriot Center or www.ticketmaster.com.
The Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra with Richard Stoltzman. The area's hottest professional jazz orchestra performs with internationally acclaimed clarinetist Richard Stoltzman and members of the GMU Jazz Ensembles. 8 p.m., at George Mason University Center for the Arts Concert Hall, corner of Braddock Road and Route 123 in Fairfax. Tickets: $36, $28, $18. Purchase tickets: 703-218-6500 or visit the Center for the Arts Box Office.
The Northern Virginia Handcrafters Guild, sponsored by Artisans United. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., at the Northern Virginia Community College, Community Cultural Center. Admission is $1.
“Family Outings” presented by H.M.S. Productions. A musical dramedy suitable for children ages 10 and up. 8 p.m., at The Harvester Presbyterian Church, 7800 Rolling Road, Springfield. Tickets are $6 for adults, $5 for students/seniors, $20 for family packs of four or more. Call 703-455-7800 for reservations and ticket information.
Early show at Jaxx Nightclub, 6355 Rolling Road, West Springfield. Featuring The Sects' CD release party, Better than Nothing, Open Fly and Aurora. All ages, $8 in advance, $10 at the door. Doors open at 4 p.m., show at 4:15 p.m. For more information, call the Jaxx Hotline at 703-569-5940.
Return of Jesse Bolt at Jaxx Nightclub, 6355 Rolling Road, West Springfield. $10. Over 21 or accompanied by a parent. Doors open at 8 p.m., show begins at 9 p.m. For more information, call the Jaxx Hotline at 703-569-5940.
Rotoglow. 9:30 p.m., at T.T. Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. Must be over 21. For more information, call 703-591-9292.
VITA Tax Counseling. Adults. No registration is required. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. 703-293-6227.
VITA Tax Counseling. Adults. No registration is required. 10 a.m.-1 p.m., at Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. 703-451-8055.
VITA Tax Counseling. Adults. No registration is required. 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m., at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. 703-644-7333.
Music Scholarship competition sponsored by the Music Friends of Fairfax County Library. Applications due March 28. Competition April 5, 10 a.m., at King's Park Library. Applications are available at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library. To be eligible, students must be currently performing in a school or community ensemble. Two-hour written exam will cover music theory and history. First place $400, second place $250 towards further music education. For more information, call 703-324-8344.
"Guys and Dolls," a classic Broadway musical presented by the F/X Players, 7:30 p.m., at Fairfax High School, 3500 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax. Tickets $7. Make reservations at 703-219-2351 or www.fxplayers.org.
"Perennials with Andrew Vitte." Andrew Vitte, host of radio show "In the Garden" and author of "Mid-Atlantic Gardener's Guide," will sign books and give his gardening seminar, 1-3 p.m., at the Merrifield Garden Center, 12101 Lee Highway, Fairfax. Free. Call 703-968-9600 with questions.
Woman at the Well interdenominational Christian women's group meeting. 10 a.m., at the Fairfax Presbyterian Church, 10723 Main St., Fairfax. Directed by speaker Christine Gramenopoulos. For more information, call 703-503-8519.
Seventh Annual Mid-Atlantic Guitar Ensemble Festival. This event is not a competition but rather an opportunity for guitar ensembles to perform in public, receive written comments and coaching from clinicians, hear other groups, visit guest music merchandisers, participate in various workshops and witness a performance by two of the adjudicators, The Pearl & Gray Guitar Duo. This year’s clinicians are Glenn Caluda, Julian Gray, and Ronald Pearl. The festival will begin at 9:30 a.m., with Robinson’s Guitar Ensemble performing. Each group will be given one half-hour for its performance and coaching opportunity. All events are open to the public and admission is free.
<cal1>Sunday/April 6
<cal2>Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. 1 p.m. and 5 p.m., at George Mason University Patriot Center, 4400 University Drive in Fairfax. Tickets range from $40-$8 and are available at Ticketmaster 703-573-SEAT, the Patriot Center or www.ticketmaster.com.
GMU Women's Chorale will perform an array of choral works arranged for women's voices. 3 p.m., at Harris Theatre, George Mason University, corner of Braddock Road and Route 123 in Fairfax. Tickets: $7 adults, $5 students/seniors. Purchase tickets: 703-218-6500. Information: 703-993-1380.
The Northern Virginia Handcrafters Guild, sponsored by Artisans United. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at the Northern Virginia Community College, Community Cultural Center. Admission is $1.
“Family Outings” presented by H.M.S. Productions. A musical dramedy suitable for children ages 10 and up. 3 p.m. at The Harvester Presbyterian Church, 7800 Rolling Road, Springfield. Tickets are $6 for adults, $5 for students/seniors, $20 for family packs of four or more. Call 703-455-7800 for reservations and ticket information.
Basket Bingo. 1-4 p.m. at Robinson Secondary School. Marketing students host this fundraiser featuring 20 games, door prizes and Longaberger baskets. Call Angela Brumbaugh at 703-425-7344 for more information.
Meet John Gilstrap. 3 p.m., at Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. Local author/screenwriter discusses his experiences. Books available for purchase. Adults. 703-293-6227.
"Guys and Dolls," a classic Broadway musical presented by the F/X Players. 2 p.m., at Fairfax High School, 3500 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax. Tickets $7. Make reservations at 703-219-2351 or www.fxplayers.org.
<cal1>Monday/April 7
<cal2>Dave and Jerome of Fidel. 9:30 p.m., at T.T. Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. Must be over 21. For more information, call 703-591-9292.
Genealogy on the Web. Research family history using the Internet. Age 12 and up. 2 p.m., at Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. 703-293-6227.
Inova Blood Drive. Free cholesterol screening with blood donation. Photo ID required. Appointments preferred. Call 703-698-3885. Adults. 1:30-7:30 p.m., at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. 703-644-7333.
<cal1>Tuesday/April 8
<cal2>Battle of the Bands. 9:30 p.m., at T.T. Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. 9:30 p.m. Must be over 21. For more information, call 703-591-9292.
Windows 101. Learn how to manage files, control the desktop and other common computer functions. Age 12 and up. 1 p.m., at Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. 703-293-6227.
VITA Tax Counseling. Adults. No registration is required. 6-8:30 p.m., at Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. 703-451-8055.
Mice are Nice! Stories, activities, and a craft. Age 3-5 with adult. 10:30 a.m., at Kings Park Community Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. 703-978-5600.
AARP Tax Counseling Adults. No registration is required. 12-4 p.m., at Kings Park Community Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. 703-978-5600.
Finding Information on the Internet. How to use search engines, subject guides and directories. Adults. 10:30 a.m., at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. 703-644-7333.
Luxt will rock the house with Dog Fashion Disco, Tub Ring, and Syntonic at Jaxx, 6355 Rolling Road, West Springfield. $10/all ages. Doors open at 6 p.m. For more information, call the Jaxx Hotline at 703-569-5940.
<cal1>Wednesday/April 9
<cal2>Grupo Corpo. 8 p.m. Brazil’s most respected dance company, will perform “Santagustin” and “21” at George Mason University’s Center for the Arts. Artistic discussion will begin at 7:15 p.m. on the hall’s Grand Tier. Tickets are $38, $30, $19. Charge by phone at 703-218-6500 or visit www.tickets.com.
Pomodora and the Mushroom Men. 9:30 p.m. at T.T. Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. Must be over 21. For more information, call 703-591-9292.
Investment Information on the Web. Explore Web sites for researching stocks and mutual funds and learn about the CD-ROM version of Value Line. Age 12 and up. 2 p.m., at Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. 703-293-6227.
Library Databases. Learn how to use the electronic resources for finding newspaper and magazine articles. Age 12 and up. 7 p.m., at Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. 703-293-6227.
Computers Demystified Part 2. An easy introduction to Windows Operating System: desktops, menus, toolbars and icons. Adults. 7 p.m., at Kings Park Community Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. 703-978-5600.
AARP Tax Counseling. Adults. No registration is required. 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m., at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. 703-644-7333.
Tiny Tots. Very short stories, fingerplays and activities. Age 13-17 months with adult. 10:15 a.m., at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. 703-644-7333.
Snuggle Up & Read. Bedtime stories, activities and a craft. Come in PJ's! Age 3-8 with adult. 7:30 p.m., at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. 703-644-7333.
Moms and Moppets Kids Club Program. 10 a.m. and 11 a.m., Springfield Mall, 6500 Springfield Mall, Springfield. "Three Billy Goats Tough" presented by Silly Socks Puppet Theater. Free and open to the public.
"The Me Nobody Knows," a Tony-nominated 70's rock musical featuring the lyrics and dialogue of inner-city children, will be presented by Fairfax Academy's Musical Theatre Performers group at 7:30 p.m., at Fairfax High School Auditorium, 3500 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax. Tickets are $6. Call 703-219-2226 for more details.
National Association of Retired Federal Employees Springfield Chapter 893 monthly meeting. 1 p.m., at St. John's United Methodist Church, 5312 Backlick Road. Begins with a social followed by a business meeting and the program "Financial Exploitation of Senior Citizens," led by Steve Broadhurst of the Arlington County Police Department and Manager of Arlington's Financial Crimes Unit. For more information, call (703) 569-5224 or e-mail NARFE893@aol.com.
<cal1>Thursday/April 10
<cal2>Light of Hope Celebration, a program of children's songs and family festivities to focus on national child abuse prevention. Hosted by Fairfax CASA. At the Fairfax County Government Center, 12000 Government Center Parkway in Fairfax. Call 703-273-3526 for more information.
Sould. 9:30 p.m., at T.T. Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. Must be over 21. For more information, call 703-591-9292.
"Mysteries of the Golden Land" art opening at George Mason University's Johnson Center Gallery. Still images and photos complied by Mathy award winner Peggy Feedrick during a recent journey to Burma. Artist talk and reception, 5:30-7:30 p.m. For special accommodations in the gallery, call 703-993-8865. For more information, call 703-993-8794.
What's in Your Garden? Stories and activities. Age 3-5 with adult. 10:30 a.m., at Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. 703-293-6227.
FamilySearch Introduction. Using genealogy databases and the Family History Library Catalog to search for ancestors. Age 12 and up. 7 p.m., at Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. 703-293-6227.
Let's Hear it for the Girls. All-female book discussion group. Girls 9-11 with adult. 7 p.m., at Kings Park Community Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. 703-978-5600.
AARP Tax Counseling. Adults. No registration is required. 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m., at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. 703-644-7333.
Small One-ders. Very short stories, fingerplays and activities. Age 18-23 months with adult. 10:15 a.m., at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. 703-644-7333.
VITA Tax Counseling. Adults. No registration is required. 6:15-8:45 p.m., at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. 703-644-7333.
The Fairfax Antique Arts Association's monthly meeting will convene at 7 p.m., at Oak View School, 5004 Sideburn Road, Fairfax. Dr. Christopher Martin, City of Fairfax Historic Resources Director, will present "Housing Suburbia: the Architecture of Washington's Post-World-War-II Building Boom." Free. All are invited. 703-323-4803.
Imbue, Rotoglow and Brevity. 7:30 p.m., at Jaxx Night Club, 6355 Rolling Road, West Springfield. $6 for over 21, $9 for under 21. Doors open at 7 p.m. For more information, call the Jaxx Hotline at 703-569-5940.
Battle of the Bands meeting. 7:30 p.m., at Jaxx Night Club, 6355 Rolling Road, West Springfield. Drawing for the first slots will be at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call the Jaxx Hotline at 703-569-5940.
"The Me Nobody Knows," a Tony-nominated 70's rock musical featuring the lyrics and dialogue of inner-city children, will be presented by Fairfax Academy's Musical Theatre Performers group at 7:30 p.m., at Fairfax High School Auditorium, 3500 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax. Tickets are $6. Call 703-219-2226 for more details.
<cal1>Friday/April 11
<cal2>“Family Outings” presented by H.M.S. Productions. A musical dramedy suitable for children ages 10 and up. 8 p.m., at The Harvester Presbyterian Church, 7800 Rolling Road, Springfield. Tickets are $6 for adults, $5 for students/seniors, $20 for family packs of four or more. Call 703-455-7800 for reservations and ticket information.
Stephen Pearcy of RATT with Vollmer, Rockfarm, and Jezebel's Cure. Doors open at 7:30 p.m., at Jaxx Nightclub, 6355 Rolling Road, West Springfield. Over 21 or accompanied by a parent. $15. For more information, call the Jaxx Hotline at 703-569-5940.
Zodiac House Hip Hop. 9:30 p.m., at T.T. Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. 9:30 p.m. Must be over 21. For more information, call 703-591-9292.
Warehouse at Ned Devine's, 3971 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. Show at 9 p.m., $5. For more information, call 703-293-9600.
AARP Tax Counseling. Adults. No registration is required. 12-4 p.m., at Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. 703-451-8055.
Mothers & More of Northern Virginia Open House. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Learn about play groups, meetings, book clubs, movie nights and more. Call the chapter's toll-free voice mail at 1-866-716-7766 for more information.
Leggiero Trio: Soprano, Clarinet, Piano. Part of the Old Town Performance Series, City of Fairfax Commission on the Arts. 8 p.m., at Old Town Hall, 3999 University Drive, Fairfax. Free. Call 703-352-ARTS for more information.
<cal1>Saturday/April 12
<cal2>“Family Outings” presented by H.M.S. Productions. A musical dramedy suitable for children ages 10 and up. 8 p.m., at The Harvester Presbyterian Church, 7800 Rolling Road, Springfield. Tickets are $6 for adults, $5 for students/seniors, $20 for family packs of four or more. Call 703-455-7800 for reservations and ticket information.
Dickey Betts & Great Southern and Roadducks at Jaxx Nightclub, 6355 Rolling Road, West Springfield. Over 21 or accompanied by a parent. $28. Tickets from April 18 will be honored. For more information, call the Jaxx Hotline at 703-569-5940.
Sev and Combination Lock. 9:30 p.m., at T.T. Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. Must be over 21. For more information, call 703-591-9292.
Luckytown at Ned Devine's, 3971 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. Show at 9 p.m., $5. For more information, call 703-293-9600.
VITA Tax Counseling. Adults. No registration is required. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. 703-293-6227.
Microsoft Excel. Introduction to creating spreadsheets. Ages 12 and up. 2 p.m., at Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. 703-293-6227.
VITA Tax Counseling. Adults. No registration is required. 10 a.m.-1 p.m., at Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. 703-451-8055.
VITA Tax Counseling. Adults. No registration is required. 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m., at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. 703-644-7333.
John Marshall Library Turns 40. 11 a.m.-3 p.m., at the John Marshall Library. Activities include a special program, "Birds of Prey," at 12:30 p.m., featuring live owls and hawks, a Silly Socks Puppet Theatre presentation of "Three Billy Goats Gruff" at 2 p.m. and free music and food. To sign up for programs or for more information, call 703-971-0010.
"Voice of the Dragon: Once Upon a Time in Chinese America." 7 p.m., at George Mason University's Center for the Arts. A Chinese fable re-envisioned through martial arts and dance. Artistic discussion at 6:15 p.m., Grand Tier of the Concert Hall. Tickets are $25; $12.50 for children 12 and younger. Purchase tickets: 703-218-6500. Information: 703-993-1380.
The Duquesne University Tamburitzans are presented in concert by the Community Concerts Association of Fairfax. 3 p.m., at the Fairfax High School Auditorium, 3500 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax. This is the fourth and last concert of the 2002-2003 concert season. Memberships for next year's four-concert season will be $40.
Truck Rodeo and Family Fun Day, hosted by Interstate Worldwide Relocation. 8 a.m.-3 p.m., at the company headquarters located at 5801 Rolling Road in Springfield. Company drivers compete for the title of Top Gun Driver, 2003. Cookout, moon bounce, pie-tasting, maze, games and safety quizzes. Call 703-569-2121 for more rodeo information.
Flea Market for the Fairfax Jubil-Aires Barbershop Harmony Chorus. 9 a.m.-2 p.m., at Nottoway Park, 9601 Courthouse Road, Vienna. Admission free. Vendors may rent 12' by 24' spaces for $20 per space. For information, call Nottoway Park at 703-938-7532.
Young Peoples Theatre presents "The Great Ice Cream Scheme, Or Robin Baskins To The Rescue" and "The Great Pandemonium." 1 p.m., at the Lazy Susan Dinner Theater. Tickets, including lunch are $12 per person, $8 for show only. Doors open at 12 p.m. For reservations or information: 703-717-0170 or e-mail to Ticketstoo@yahoo.com. Group rates available.
<cal1>Sunday/April 13
<cal2>George Mason University Singers Spring Choral Celebration. 3 p.m., at Harris Theatre, George Mason University corner of Braddock Road and Route 123 in Fairfax. Tickets: $7 adults, $5 students/seniors. Purchase tickets: 703-218-6500. Information: 703-993-1380.
“Family Outings” presented by H.M.S. Productions. A musical dramedy suitable for children ages 10 and up. 3 p.m., at The Harvester Presbyterian Church, 7800 Rolling Road, Springfield. Tickets are $6 for adults, $5 for students/seniors, $20 for family packs of four or more. Call 703-455-7800 for reservations and ticket information.
Brick Bath, Face Dive, Lifted, Needless Guilt and No Kid a Hero, 2:15 p.m. at Jaxx Nightclub, 6355 Rolling Road, West Springfield. All ages, $10. Doors open at 2 p.m. For more information, call the Jaxx Hotline at 703-569-5940.
Zodiac House Hip Hop. 9:30 p.m., at T.T. Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. Must be over 21. For more information, call 703-591-9292.
Web Page Design. Learn how to create an Internet page in three hours. Age 12 and up. 1 p.m., at Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. 703-293-6227.
Pig Pickin' for the Merrifield Lions Club. 1-4 p.m., at the Dunn Loring Fire Department, 2148 Gallows Road, Dunn Loring. Pork and chicken barbecue with sides and sodas. Door prizes drawn every hour. $18 for adults, $12 for kids, only 300 tickets. Call 703-849-0708 or visit www.erols.com/markham.
"Voice of the Dragon: Once Upon a Time in Chinese America." 2 p.m., at George Mason University's Center for the Arts. A Chinese fable re-envisioned through martial arts and dance. Artistic discussion at 1:15 p.m., Grand Tier of the Concert Hall. Tickets are $25; $12.50 children 12 and younger. Purchase tickets: 703-218-6500. Information: 703-993-1380.
"Tamburitzans," a Fairfax Community dance concert, presented by Fairfax Spotlight on the Arts. 3 p.m., at Fairfax High School. May require tickets. Call 703-352-ARTS.
Young Peoples Theatre presents "The Great Ice Cream Scheme, Or Robin Baskins To The Rescue" and "The Great Pandemonium." 1 p.m., at the Lazy Susan Dinner Theater. Tickets, including lunch are $12 per person, $8 for show only. Doors open at 12 p.m. For reservations or information: 703-717-0170 or e-mail to Ticketstoo@yahoo.com. Group rates available.