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<cal1> Thursday/Jan. 23
<cal2>Fairfax City Democratic Committee meeting. 7:30 p.m., at City Hall. 703-273-8262.
Calling All Guys. 7:30 p.m., at the Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. All-male book discussion group for guys ages 11-16 with an adult. 703-978-5600.
Rotoglow. 10:30 p.m., at TT Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. 21 and over. For more information, call 703-591-9292.
Galleon Entertainment presents: Brevity, Axum and Hoodwinked. 7 p.m., at Jaxx, 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield. All ages. Tickets $8 in advanced $10 at the door. 703-569-5940.
<cal1>Friday/Jan. 24
<cal2>Country singer Brad Paisley will perform at 8 p.m., at the George Mason University Patriot Center in Fairfax. Tickets are $32.50 and $27.50, plus applicable service charges, and are available at all Ticketmaster outlets including Hecht's and the Patriot Center Box Office. Tickets are also available online at www.ticketmaster.com or through Phonecharge at 703-573-SEAT.
Bingo at Fire Station 3 in Fairfax City. 7:30 p.m. 703-385-7877.
Day Novo, One Slack Mind, St. Diablo, Brutal Dysfunction, Kilfast, Abrasion perform at 6:15 p.m., at Jaxx, 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield. All ages. Tickets $8 in advanced $10 at the door. 703-569-5940.
The Alexandria Kleztet: Klezmer Quartet, folk music with jazz and classical influence, performs at 8 p.m. at The Old Town Hall, 3999 University Drive in Fairfax. Free. 703-352-ARTS.
"Work the Music," a performance by the Fairfax Academy of Dance. 7:30 p.m., at Fairfax High School auditorium, 3500 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax. Tickets sold at the door: $8 adults/$6 students, K-12. Call 703-219-2226.
Classical Music Recital. 8 p.m., at Harris Theatre, George Mason University Corner of Braddock Road and Route 123 in Fairfax. Sean Brady, piano, performing the music of Bach/Busoni, Beethoven, Chopin, Ravel, and Ginastera. Free. For more information, call 703-993-1380.
33 West, Running with Scissors and Urban Style perform, 10:30 p.m., at TT Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. 21 and over. Free Flowing Musical Experience plays during Happy Hour, 4-6:30 p.m. For more information, call 703-591-9292.
Belly Dancing Class meets at the John C. Wood Municipal Center in Fairfax. Call 703-385-7858 for more information or to register.
Sleepy Time Stories. 7 p.m., at Barnes and Noble, 12193 Fair Lakes Promenade Drive, Fairfax.
Storytime for Ages 18 months-5 years. 11 a.m., at Barnes and Noble, 12193 Fair Lakes Promenade Drive, Fairfax.
Open Mic Night. 8 p.m., at Borders, 11054 Lee Highway, Fairfax. 703-359 8420,
Ready, Set, MOVE! with Kinderdance. 10 a.m., at Borders, 6701 Frontier Drive in Springfield. 703-924-4894.
Clay Hunt. 7 p.m., at the Hilton Springfield, 6550 Loisdale Road. $5, free for hotel guests. 703-971-8900.
<cal1>Saturday/Jan. 25
<cal2>Funny Money with Steve Whiteman of Kix, The Blues Vultures, Strange Wayz, and JParis perform at 8 p.m., at Jaxx, 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield. 21 and over welcome. Tickets $10. 703-569-5940.
Winter Natural Wonders 10 a.m. at the Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. Hidden Pond Nature Center reveals which woodland animals stay active in winter. All ages. Call 703-451-8055.
Acclaimed Annual Dessert Show at Robert E. Lee High School. The school chorus presents "Broadway at Viva Las Vegas." Dessert time: 7 p.m. Showtime: 8 p.m. Ticket advance sale: $8 adult, $5 students/seniors/staff Front entrance sale: $10 More information, call 703-924-8342 or contact Donna Ruggles 703-922-0114 or Lee Choral Department 703-924-8300.
"Work the Music," a performance by the Fairfax Academy of Dance. 7:30 p.m., at Fairfax High School auditorium, 3500 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax. Tickets sold at the door: $8 adults/$6 students, K-12. Call 703-219-2226.
Steeple, the four-member Christian rock band from
Springfield, will take the stage 7 p.m. at Parkwood Baptist Church in Annandale. The show is part of the band's CD release tour for its debut album, "Can't Stop Now." Steeple will perform this 18-plus show as part of the Last Saturday College Age Coffee House series at Parkwood Baptist Church, located at 8726 Braddock Road near the intersection of Rolling and Burke Lake roads. For more information about the concert, visit www.steepleonline.net, or call 703-407-7464.
Laughing Colors and Touch perform, 10:30 p.m., at TT Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. 21 and over. For more information, call 703-591-9292.
"2003 Is Made For Little Explorers" storytime. 9 a.m., at Borders, 11054 Lee Highway, Fairfax. 703-359 8420.
Clay Hunt. 7 p.m., at the Hilton Springfield, 6550 Loisdale Road. $5, free for hotel guests. 703-971-8900.
<cal1>Sunday/Jan. 26
<cal2>Classical pianist Jeffrey Siegel will perform Music for the Young and Young at Heart. 2 p.m., at George Mason University’s Center for the Arts. Tickets are $25, children half price. Charge at 703-218-6500 or visit www.tickets.com.
Washington Bridal Showcase. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., at the George Mason University Patriot Center in Fairfax. Fashion shows are scheduled for 1 and 3:30 p.m. $8 admission. Event features more than 250 exhibitors. Call 301-WEDDING.
Classical Music Recital. 7:30 p.m., at Harris Theatre, George Mason University Corner of Braddock Road and Route 123 in Fairfax. GMU faculty pianist Kelly Ker-Hackleman is joined by NSO principal hornist Martin Hackleman for and evening of piano and horn music. Special guest Allene Hackleman, horn. Works by Barber, Brahms, Ravel, and Reinberger. Free. For more information, call 703-993-1380.
<cal1>Monday/Jan. 27
<cal2>Fairfax City Planning Commission Meeting. 7:30 p.m., at City Hall. 703-385-7930.
Fairfax City School Board work session. 7:30 p.m., at Lanier Middle School. 703-385-7910.
Using e-mail. 7 p.m., at the Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. Learn how to set up an e-mail account, manage your mailbox and send and receive attachments. Ages 12 and up. Call 703- 246-2281.
Book Chat. 7 p.m., at Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Organizational meeting for all-female book discussion group for girls 12-14 with an adult. Call 703-978-5600.
Dave and Jerome of Fidel perform, 10:30 p.m., at TT Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. 21 and over. For more information, call 703-591-9292.
Storytime for Ages 3-8. 3 p.m., at Barnes and Noble, 12193 Fair Lakes Promenade Drive, Fairfax.
It's Storytime! 11 a.m., at Borders, 6701 Frontier Drive in Springfield. 703-924-4894.
<cal1>Tuesday/Jan. 28
<cal2>Fairfax City Council Meeting. 7 p.m., at City Hall. 703-385-7935.
Internet 101. 7 p.m., at the Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. Learn the basics of the Internet, including Web browsers, search engines and more. Age 12 and up. Call 703-246-2281.
Two-riffic Twos. 10:30 a.m., at the Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Stories and activities for 24-35 months with an adult. Call 703-978-5600.
Classical Music Recital. 8 p.m., at Harris Theatre, George Mason University Corner of Braddock Road and Route 123 in Fairfax. GMU faculty pianist Anna Balakerskaia and guest violinist Zino Bogachak perform a recital of music for violin and piano. Works by Bach, Brahms, Tartini, and Bloch. 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 over. For more information, call 703-591-9292.
"2003 Is Made For Little Explorers" storytime. 11 a.m., at Borders, 11054 Lee Highway, Fairfax. 703-359 8420.
<cal1>Wednesday/ Jan. 29
<cal2>Computers Demystified: Part 4. 10:30 a.m., at the Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. An easy introduction to the Internet for adults. Call 703-978-5600.
"The Transformation of the U.S. Army" by David Bush, sponsored by ALPS. 7:30 p.m., in Fairfax City Hall. For more information, call 703-279-3300.
Pomodora and the Mushroom Men perform, 10:30 p.m., at TT Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. 21 and over. For more information, call 703-591-9292.
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.
Chorus Tryouts. The Kingstowne Community Women's Chorus is seeking new singers for its Broadway Review. An open house will take place at 7:30 p.m., at Church of the Spirit, 5775 Barclay Drive in Alexandria. Rehearsals will be Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m., at the same location. For more information, call Ann at 703-924-9722 or Tami at 703-719-9449.
<cal1>Thursday/Jan. 30
<cal2>Volunteer Stream Monitoring Program Meeting. 7 p.m., in Room 306, City Hall, 10455 Armstrong St., Fairfax. No experience is necessary and training is free. For questions, call 703-385-7816 or afremont@ci.fairfax.va.us.
Sould performs, 10:30 p.m., at TT Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. 21 and over. For more information, call 703-591-9292.
<cal1>Friday/Jan. 31
<cal2>Lillian Axe, The Wrecking Crew, The Sirens and Qumidan perform at Jaxx, 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield. 21 and over welcome. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15. 703-569-5940.
Engaging the Mind, a public lecture series by the University of Virginia, kicks off with Professor John N. Moore discussing "Beyond the Democratic Peace: Solving the War Puzzle." The lecture is from 7-9 p.m. at the Fairfax County Government Center, 12000 Government Center Parkway in Fairfax. Free, but reservations recommended at www.virginia.edu/outreach/virginia.
Dance troupe MOMIX presents “Opus Cactus,” which pays homage to the desert landscape and its inhabitants using vignettes, an eclectic score and amazing props. 8 p.m., at George Mason University Center for the Arts. Tickets between $40-$20, children half price. Charge by phone at 703-218-6500, or visit www.tickets.com.
"Vital Signs" by the GMU Players. 8 p.m., at the Black Box in the GMU Center for the Arts. Free, $1 donation suggested. For more information, call 703-993-1120.
Fidel performs, 10:30 p.m., at TT Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. 21 and over. Free Flowing Musical Experience will play during Happy Hour, 4-6:30 p.m. For more information, call 703-591-9292.
Storytime for Ages 18 months-5 years. 11 a.m., at Barnes and Noble, 12193 Fair Lakes Promenade Drive, Fairfax.
Janine Wilson blues and rock concert. 8 p.m., at Borders, 11054 Lee Highway, Fairfax. 703-359 8420.
Ready, Set, MOVE! with Kinderdance. 10 a.m., at Borders, 6701 Frontier Drive in Springfield. 703-924-4894.
Rubber Band. 7 p.m., at the Hilton Springfield, 6550 Loisdale Road. $5, free for hotel guests. 703-971-8900.
<cal1>Saturday/Feb. 1
<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
Dance troupe MOMIX presents “Opus Cactus,” which pays homage to the desert landscape and its inhabitants using vignettes, an eclectic score and amazing props. 8 p.m., at George Mason University Center for the Arts. Tickets between $40-$20, children half price. Charge by phone at 703-218-6500 or visit www.tickets.com.
"Candy is Dandy: the Health Benefits of Chocolate," a free presentation by Joshua Bloom, owner of the Quantum Healing Center. His presentation will take place at 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. at the Juvenile & Domestic Relations Courthouse, 4000 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. Parents and children are welcome. For more information on Bloom or his presentation, call the Quantum Healing Center at 4244 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, 703-937-3993.
"Vital Signs" by the GMU Players. 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., at the Black Box in the GMU Center for the Arts. Free, $1 donation suggested. For more information, call 703-993-1120.
Bittersweet Maniacs and Jessi Canning perform, 10:30 p.m., at TT Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. 21 and over. For more information, call 703-591-9292.
Rod Price (of Foghat), Savoy Brown (with Kim Simmons), Eric King and the Thin Line and Group Therapy perform at Jaxx, 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield. 21 and over welcome. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20. 703-569-5940.
The 11th Annual Chocolate Lovers Festival will take place in downtown Fairfax from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 703-293-7120; www.chocolatefestival.net.
The Fairfax Art League meeting is from 1-4 p.m., in Wood Complex, 3730 Old Lee Highway. 703-352-ARTS.
Rubber Band. 7 p.m., at the Hilton Springfield, 6550 Loisdale Road. $5, free for hotel guests. 703-971-8900.
<cal1>Sunday/Feb. 2
<cal2>Literary Event. A Black History Month Celebration Honoring the life of W.B. Dubois, with special guests, The Duke Ellington School of the Arts. 7:30 p.m., at George Mason University Center for the Arts Concert Hall, corner of Braddock Road and Route 123 in Fairfax. Free. For more information, call 703-993-1380.
"Vital Signs" by the GMU Players. 2 p.m., at the Black Box in the GMU Center for the Arts. Free, $1 donation suggested. For more information, call 703-993-1120.
Localpalooza featuring Utopia Joe, Another Side of Silence, Arms Bend Back, Stage, Arsenic, Arson Rose, Boldly Going Nowhere and Fail Safe. 2:15 p.m., at Jaxx, 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield. All ages welcome. Doors open at 2 p.m. Tickets are $8 in advance/$10 at door. 703-569-5940.
The 11th Annual Chocolate Lovers Festival will take place in downtown Fairfax from 12-5 p.m. 703-293-7120; www. chocolatefestival.net.
"Wrestling with War and Peace: The Question of Iraq": panel discussion on the moral and ethical implications of the Iraq crisis. Sponsored by Search for Common Ground, the Institute for Conflict Analysis and Resolution at George Mason University, Adat Reyim, Burke Presbyterian Church, and St. Mary's of Sorrows Catholic Church. 7-9 p.m., at Congregation Adat Reyim, 6500 Westbury Oaks Court, Springfield. 703-569-7577.