<cal1>Thursday/Feb. 13
<cal2>Sould performs, 10:30 p.m., at TT Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. 21 and older. For more information, call 703-591-9292.
Knuckle Sandwich, 5 cent Deposit, The Issue and Your Mom will perform, 6:15 p.m., at Jaxx, 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield. All ages welcome. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $10. 703-569-5940.
The Fairfax City Park and Recreation Advisory Board meeting. 7 p.m., at the Wood Complex. 703-385-7858.
The Music Department of Robinson Secondary School presents its annual "Sweets 'n Swing" concert, 7 p.m. Enjoy a variety of refreshments while listening to jazz. Admission is $1 per person. 703-426-2146.
Daria and Angel & Aces Trio performs jazz/pop for Valentine's Day at the Sign of the Whale, 7279 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church. 10 p.m. $3 cover/free with dinner. 703-573-1616.
Will You Be My Valentine? Ages 2-3 with adult. 10:15 a.m., at the Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Call to register 703-644-7333.
Let's Hear It for the Girls. All-female book discussion group for girls 9-11 with adult. 7 p.m., at the Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road in Burke.
"Bang Bang You're Dead Performance." 7:30 p.m., at Davala Hall at Robinson Secondary School, 5035 Sideburn Road, Fairfax. Free. This student directed and performed show will be performed at the Edinburgh Arts Festival in Summer 2003.
"Bye, Bye Birdie." Lake Braddock Theater will present a high-spirited production for all ages, combining high school and middle school talent. 7:30 p.m., at Lake Braddock Secondary School Little Theater, 9200 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Tickets $8, in advance or at door. 703-426-1000.
<cal1>Friday/Feb. 14
<cal2>Opera: "Così Fan Tutte" by W.A. Mozart, presented by the GMU Opera Theater. 8 p.m., at Harris Theatre, George Mason University Corner of Braddock Road and Route 123 in Fairfax. Tickets: $10 adults, $5 students/seniors. To order tickets, call 703-218-6500. For more information, call 703-993-1380.
Nuclear Assault, All That Remains, Unknown, Krass Judgment and Recourse will perform, 6:15 p.m., at Jaxx, 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield. All ages welcome. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $15. 703-569-5940.
Storytime for Ages 18 months-5 years. 11 a.m., at Barnes & Noble, 12193 Fair Lakes Promenade Drive, Fairfax.
Bingo at Fire Station 3 in Fairfax City. 7:30 p.m. 703-385-7877.
The Old Town Hall Performance of Rosanne Conway. 8 p.m., 3999 University Drive, Fairfax. Free. 703-352-ARTS.
Imposter. 7 p.m., at the Hilton Springfield, 6550 Loisdale Road. $5, free for hotel guests. 703-971-8900.
"Sylvia" by AR Gurney. The Springfield Community Theatre presents this modern romantic comedy about a marriage and a dog, 8 p.m., at Immanuel United Methodist Church, 7901 Heritage Drive, Annandale. Tickets are $15 for adults and $13 for seniors and students and $10 for any group of 10 or more. For tickets and information, call 703-866-6238 or visit SCT on the Web at www.sctonline.org.
United States Army Blues Jazz Ensemble, with guest Marlena Shaw. 8 p.m., at the GMU Concert Hall, Route 123 and Braddock Road in Fairfax. Free. 703-993-8877.
Will You Be My Valentine? Ages 2-3 with adult. 10:15 a.m., at the Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Call 703-644-7333.
Lunch Bunnies. Bring lunch and listen to stories for ages 1-5 with adult. 12 p.m., at the Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Call to register 703-978-5600.
"Bang Bang You're Dead Performance." 7:30 p.m., at Davala Hall at Robinson Secondary School, 5035 Sideburn Road, Fairfax. Free. This student directed and performed show will be performed at the Edinburgh Arts Festival in Summer 2003.
American Association of Retired Persons Tax Counseling, every Friday in February, 12-4 p.m., at the Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. Call to register 703-451-8055.
"Bye, Bye Birdie." Lake Braddock Theater will present a high-spirited production for all ages, combining high school and middle school talent. 7:30 p.m., at Lake Braddock Secondary School Little Theater, 9200 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Tickets $8, in advance or at door. 703-426-1000.
<cal1>Saturday/Feb. 15
<cal2>Kids Night Out. Structured play for elementary students in grades K-6. Children will be grouped by grade level. Children will choose from a variety of games and activities such as basketball, soccer, “Mission Impossible,” pin dodge volleyball, board games and movies (all G-rated). 6-11 p.m., at the Lake Braddock Secondary School Gym. Contact Coach Jody Rutherford at Lake Braddock Secondary School at 703-426-1173.
Opera: "Così Fan Tutte" by W.A. Mozart, presented by the GMU Opera Theater. 8 p.m., at Harris Theatre, George Mason University Corner of Braddock Road and Route 123 in Fairfax. Tickets: $10 adults, $5 students/seniors. To order tickets, call 703-218-6500. For more information, call 703-993-1380.
Fairfax Music Mart with Adjusted performs, 10:30 p.m., at TT Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. 21 and older. For more information, call 703-591-9292.
South of the Border. Rich Kleinfeldt will host a concert by the City of Fairfax Band, featuring "Symphonic Dance No. 3 ("Fiesta") by Clifton Williams, Aaron Copland's "El Salon Mexico" and H. Owen Reed's "La Fiesta Mexicana." Tickets: $8 adults, $5 seniors/students. 8 p.m., at the Fairfax High School auditorium, 3500 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax. For more information, call 703-757-0220 or visit www.fairfaxband.org.
Zebra, The Catholic Girls, Vollmer and Rockfarm will perform at Jaxx, 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield. 21 and older welcome. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20. 703-569-5940.
Imposter. 7 p.m., at the Hilton Springfield, 6550 Loisdale Road. $5, free for hotel guests. 703-971-8900.
"Sylvia" by AR Gurney. The Springfield Community Theatre presents this modern romantic comedy about a marriage and a dog, 8 p.m., at Immanuel United Methodist Church, 7901 Heritage Drive, Annandale. Tickets are $15 for adults and $13 for seniors and students and $10 for any group of 10 or more. For tickets and information, call 703-866-6238 or visit SCT on the Web at www.sctonline.org.
Irish Tenor Patrick Mulhern performs a benefit concert at 7:30 p.m., in the St. Bernadette's School Gymnasium, 7600 Old Keene Mill Road, Springfield. Mulhern will present an evening of song and entertainment featuring love songs, Broadway tunes, Irish favorites and "a little bit o' blarney." All proceeds to benefit St. Raymond of Penafort Building Fund. For information and reservations call J. J. Kelly at 703-455-1507 or e-mail Paloma9102@earthlink.net.
Microsoft Word: An Introduction. Ages 12 and up. 2 p.m., at the Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. Call to register 703-246-2281.
"Bang Bang You're Dead Performance." 7:30 p.m., at Davala Hall at Robinson Secondary School, 5035 Sideburn Road, Fairfax. Free. This student directed and performed show will be performed at the Edinburgh Arts Festival in Summer 2003.
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance. 10 a.m.-1 p.m., at the Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. Call to register 703-451-8055.
"Bye, Bye Birdie." Lake Braddock Theater will present a high-spirited production for all ages, combining high school and middle school talent. 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., at Lake Braddock Secondary School Little Theater, 9200 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Tickets $8, in advance or at door. 703-426-1000.
<cal1>Sunday/Feb. 16
<cal2>The Hungarian National Philharmonic Orchestra performs popular classical music 7 p.m., at the GMU Center for the Arts Concert Hall. Tickets to "A Night in Old Vienna" are $50, $42, $25. Charge by phone at 703-218-6500 or visit www.tickets.com. Free parking.
Jaxx and WHFS Localpalooza: Supermack, Rev. 9, Ethix, Ajushi, Sake, Misamerica, Caembria and Monty Quick. 2:15 p.m., at Jaxx, 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield. All ages welcome. Doors open at 2 p.m. Tickets are $8 advanced/$10 at door. 703-569-5940.
Capitol Steps. 7 p.m., at West Springfield High School auditorium, 6100 Rolling Road, Springfield. Tickets are $25 or $20 for groups of 10 or more. Proceeds support West Springfield High School's choral students. To purchase your tickets, call 703-913-6500.
Model Trains. Come and see the N-gauge model trains run at the newly renovated Fairfax Station Railroad Museum, 11200 Fairfax Station Road, Fairfax Station. The Northern Virginia NTRAK model train group will set up its layouts from 1-4 p.m. Admission: adults $2; children 4-10 $1. 703-425-9225.
<cal1>Monday/Feb. 17
<cal2>Dave and Jerome of Fidel perform, 10:30 p.m., at TT Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. 21 and older. For more information, call 703-591-9292.
Baby & Me Playgroup meets at the John C. Wood Municipal Center in Fairfax. Call 703-385-7858 for more information or to register.
Storytime for Ages 3-8. 3 p.m., at Barnes and Noble, 12193 Fair Lakes Promenade Drive, Fairfax.
Donate blood. The Bloodmobile will be at the J.C. Penney Wing of Springfield Mall, 12-5 p.m. 1-866-256-6372.
<cal1>Tuesday/Feb. 18
<cal2>Classical Music Recital. 8 p.m., at Harris Theatre, George Mason University Corner of Braddock Road and Route 123 in Fairfax. "Two Pianos, Four Hands," featuring guest pianist Darya Gabay and GMU faculty pianist Anna Balakerskaia. Works by Villa Lobos/Bubelnikov, Debussy, Milhaud, and more. Free. For more information, call 703-993-1380.
Battle of the Bands. 10:30 p.m., at TT Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. 21 and older. For more information, call 703-591-9292.
The Commission for Women meeting. 7 p.m., in Wood Complex, Fairfax. 703-385-7894.
The Commission on the Arts meeting. 7:30 p.m., in Wood Complex, Fairfax. 703-385-7858.
Database Basics. For ages 12 and up. 10:30 a.m., at the Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Call to register 703-644-7333.
Evening Book Club. "The Last Report on the Miracles at Little No Horse" by Louise Erdrich. For adults. 7:30 p.m., at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Call to register 644-7333.
Book Club. 7:30 p.m., at the Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. Call to register 703-246-2281.
Book Discussion Group. "A Prayer for Owen Meany" by John Irving. 11 a.m., at the Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Call to register 978-5600.
Book Discussion Group. "David Copperfield" by Charles Dickens. 7:30 p.m., at the Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Call to register 703-978-5600.
Brook Yoder at Kate's Irish Pub & Restaurant, 6131 Backlick Road, Springfield. 8 p.m., No admission. 703-866-0860.
<cal1>Wednesday/Feb. 19
<cal2>An Evening of Jazz. 8 p.m., at Harris Theatre at George Mason University. The members of the GMU jazz faculty take the stage for an evening of jazz. Tickets: $7 adults, $5 students/seniors. To order tickets, call 703-218-6500. For more information, call 703-993-1380.
Lloyd Dobler Effect performs, 10:30 p.m., at TT Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. 21 and older. For more information, call 703-591-9292.
Arson, Broke perform, 6:15 p.m., at Jaxx, 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield. All ages welcome. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $10. 703-569-5940.
The Board of Architectural Review meeting. 7:30 p.m., in Fairfax City Hall. 703-385-7820.
"How Neurological Systems Relate to Feelings of Love." 7:30 p.m., 3999 University Drive, Fairfax. James Olds, director and CEO of Krasnow Institute for Advanced Study, speaks at this presentation of the Old Town Hall Lecture Series. 703-993-8846.
Bingo at the Burke Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department Station's new community hall. Early bird games begin at 7 p.m., regular session follows at 7:45. Station 14 is located at 9501 Old Burke Lake Road. For more information, call 703-764-4935.
Tiny Tots. Very short stories, fingerplays and activities for ages 13-17 months. 10:15 a.m., at the Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Call to register 703-978-5600.
Computers Demystified: Part 7. 10:30 a.m., at the Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Call to register 703-978-5600.
Brook Yoder. 8 p.m., at Kate's Irish Pub & Restaurant, 6131 Backlick Road, Springfield. No admission. 703-866-0860.
<cal1>Thursday/Feb. 20
<cal2>m.o.w.s.e, Trip Lizard, Oddbox and Home perform, 7:30 p.m., at Jaxx, 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield. All ages welcome. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $6 over 21/$10 under 21. 703-569-5940.
Ballet/Pre-Ballet Class meets at the John C. Wood Municipal Center in Fairfax. Call 703-385-7858 for more information or to register.
Fairfax City Independence Day Celebration Committee meeting. 7:30 p.m., at Wood Complex. 703-385-7858.
The Friday Morning Music Club Concert. 11 a.m., in Old Town Hall, Fairfax. 703-352-ARTS.
New Censation. 7 p.m., at the Hilton Springfield, 6550 Loisdale Road. $5, free for hotel guests. 703-971-8900.
"The Lady’s Not For Burning" presented by GMU Players. 8 p.m., in the Main Stage, at the George Mason University Center for the Arts, at the intersection of Braddock Road and Route 123 in Fairfax. $10 general admission/$7 students, faculty, staff and seniors. Limited free student tickets for all enrolled GMU students.
Shadow Play for ages 2-5 with adult. 10:15 a.m., at the Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Call to register 703-644-7333.
FamilySearch Introduction. Ages 12 and up. 7:30 p.m., at the Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. Call to register 703-246-2281.
Babies and Books. Very short stories, fingerplays for ages 10-15 months with adult. 10:30 a.m., at the Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Call 703-978-5600.
Sleepy Bears. Stories and activities about bears for ages 3-5 with adult. 10:30 a.m., at the Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Call to register 703-339-4610.
Brook Yoder. 8 p.m., at Kate's Irish Pub & Restaurant, 6131 Backlick Road, Springfield. No admission. 703-866-0860.
<cal1>Friday/Feb. 21
<cal2>Classical Music Recital. 8 p.m., at Harris Theatre, George Mason University Corner of Braddock Road and Route 123 in Fairfax. Loran Stephenson, cello and Edward Stephenson, cello performing the music of Schubert, Eccles, Glière, and Bruch. Free. For more information, call 703-993-1380.
Fairfax Music Mart with Adjusted performs, 10:30 p.m., at TT Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. 21 and older. Free Flowing Musical Experience will play during Happy Hour, 4-6:30 p.m. For more information, call 703-591-9292.
Jack Russell's Great White, Orion, Black Widow and Trip. 7:30 p.m., at Jaxx, 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield. 21 and older welcome. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20. 703-569-5940.
Storytime for Ages 18 months-5 years. 11 a.m., at Barnes and Noble, 12193 Fair Lakes Promenade Drive, Fairfax.
Bingo at Fire Station 3 in Fairfax City. 7:30 p.m. 703-385-7877.
New Censation. 7 p.m., at the Hilton Springfield, 6550 Loisdale Road. $5, free for hotel guests. 703-971-8900.
"Sylvia" by AR Gurney. The Springfield Community Theatre presents this modern romantic comedy about a marriage and a dog, 8 p.m., at Immanuel United Methodist Church, 7901 Heritage Drive, Annandale. Tickets are $15 for adults and $13 for seniors and students and $10 for any group of 10 or more. For tickets and information, call 703-866-6238 or visit SCT on the Web at www.sctonline.org.
"The Lady’s Not For Burning" presented by GMU Players. 8 p.m., in the Main Stage, at the George Mason University Center for the Arts, at the intersection of Braddock Road and Route 123 in Fairfax. $10 general admission/$7 students, faculty, staff and seniors. Limited free student tickets for all enrolled GMU students.
Brook Yoder. 8 p.m., at Kate's Irish Pub & Restaurant, 6131 Backlick Road, Springfield. No admission. 703-866-0860.
<cal1>Saturday/Feb. 22
<cal2>Technicolor. 10:30 p.m., at TT Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. 21 and older. For more information, call 703-591-9292.
Leroy Thomas and The Zydeco Roadrunners. 7:30 p.m., at Jaxx, 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield. 21 and older welcome. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10. 703-569-5940.
New Censation. 7 p.m., at the Hilton Springfield, 6550 Loisdale Road. $5, free for hotel guests. 703-971-8900.
"Sylvia" by AR Gurney. The Springfield Community Theatre presents this modern romantic comedy about a marriage and a dog, 8 p.m., at Immanuel United Methodist Church, 7901 Heritage Drive, Annandale. Tickets are $15 for adults and $13 for seniors and students and $10 for any group of 10 or more. For tickets and information, call 703-866-6238 or visit SCT on the Web at www.sctonline.org.
An Evening of Irish Songs, featuring traditional Irish singer Mary Smith. The show, which is sponsored by Cardinal Cushing Division of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, will take place 8-11 p.m., at the Springfield Volunteer Fire Department, 7011 Backlick Road in Springfield. In addition to Smith, the evening will include Irish Step Dancers and other entertainment. The cost of $15 per person, $25 per couple or $30 maximum for the whole family includes the show and assorted sandwiches, chips, salads and finger foods. For information and reservations, call J. J. Kelly at 703-455-1507 or e-mail Paloma9102@earthlink.net.
"The Lady’s Not For Burning" presented by GMU Players. 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., in the Main Stage, at the George Mason University Center for the Arts, at the intersection of Braddock Road and Route 123 in Fairfax. $10 general admission/$7 students, faculty, staff and seniors. Limited free student tickets for all enrolled GMU students.
Los Colores. Activities that teach the colors in Spanish. Ages 3-6 with adult. 10:30 a.m., at the Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Call to register 703-978-5600.
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance. 10 a.m.-1 p.m., at the Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. Call to register 703-451-8055.
New Spring Look Pilates Demonstrations & Trunk Show. 11 a.m.-2 p.m., at The Orchid Pagoda, 8626 Lee Highway, #200, Fairfax. At 12 p.m., experience a free introduction to Pilates mat class and Pilates equipment class. Tours of the studio with Pilates, yoga, therapeutic massage and Gyrotonic information also will be available. Call 703-207-9120 or go to www.orchidpagoda.com for more information.
Steeple, a local Christian rock band, will present an acoustic performance. 7 p.m., at Lighthouse Studio, 9014 Hooes Road in Lorton. Admission is $3 with refreshments provided. For more information and directions, visit www.steepleonline.net or call 703-407-7464.
Brook Yoder. 8:30 p.m., at Kate's Irish Pub & Restaurant, 6131 Backlick Road, Springfield. No admission. 703-866-0860.