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<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 older. 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 & 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.
Portraits. 8 p.m. in the Harris Theatre at George Mason University, Fairfax. Tickets $10/$5 students. Reservations 703-993-8888. To purchase tickets 703-218-6500 or visit www.tickets.com.
<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 older 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.
David Gray concert. 7:30 p.m., at the George Mason University Patriot Center. Tickets are $35 and available through www.tickets.com.
<cal1>Monday/Feb. 3
<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.
Cardio-Kickboxing Class meets at the John C. Wood Municipal Center in Fairfax. Call 703-385-7858 for more information or to register.
Karate Class 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 & Noble, 12193 Fair Lakes Promenade Drive, Fairfax.
The School Board meeting is at 7:30 p.m. in Fairfax City Hall. 703-385-7820.
<cal1>Tuesday/Feb. 4
<cal2>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.
Voodoo, Chris Connelly and The Mayan Factor perform at Jaxx, 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield. All ages welcome. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10. 703-569-5940.
The Board of Zoning Appeals meeting. 7 p.m., in Fairfax City Hall. 703-385-7820.
<cal1>Wednesday/Feb. 5
<cal2>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.
The Interservice Club Council meets at 12 p.m., at Red Lobster in Fairfax City. 703-503-9418.
Historic Fairfax City, Inc. meeting. 7:30 p.m., in Fairfax City Hall. 703-385-8414.
The Board of Architectural Review meets at 7:30 p.m. in Fairfax City Hall. 703-385-7820.
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.
<cal1>Thursday/Feb. 6
<cal2>Joe Bonamassa and TBA perform at Jaxx, 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield. 21 and older welcome. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $12. 703-569-5940.
Kamp Washington Literature Book Club. 7:30 p.m., at Borders, 11054 Lee Highway, Fairfax. 703-359 8420.
<cal1>Friday/Feb. 7
<cal2>Combination Lock 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.
Kings X, Zug Izland, Denials Final Answer, Down Circle Back and Off Contact perform. 7:30 p.m., at Jaxx, 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield. All ages 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 & Noble, 12193 Fair Lakes Promenade Drive, Fairfax.
Bingo at Fire Station 3 in Fairfax City. 7:30 p.m. 703-385-7877.
Clay Hunt. 7 p.m., at the Hilton Springfield, 6550 Loisdale Road. $5, free for hotel guests. 703-971-8900.
"The Jungle Book" by Rudyard Kipling. 7:30 p.m., in the Russell Theatre at Robinson Secondary School, 5035 Sideburn Road, Fairfax. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for children under 12. For more information and to book tickets visit www.robinsondrama.org or call the Robinson Theater Department at 703-426-2123.
"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.
Barney's Colorful World. 7 p.m., at the GMU Patriot Center. Tickets: $11-$31. Available by calling Ticketmaster 703-432-SEAT or visiting www.ticketmaster.com.
<cal1>Saturday/Feb. 8
<cal2>Tango Buenos Aires presents "The Golden Age of the Tango." 8 p.m., at the George Mason University Center for the Arts. Discussion 45 minutes prior to performance. Tickets are $40, $32, $20. Charge by phone at 703-218-6500 or visit www.tickets.com. The Center for the Arts is at the intersection of Braddock Road and Route 123. Free parking.
Brevity performs, 10:30 p.m., at TT Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. 21 and over. For more information, call 703-591-9292.
Early Show: Bands to be announced. 2:45 p.m., at Jaxx, 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield. All ages welcome. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $8 advanced/$10 at door. 703-569-5940.
Late Show: GVB and Acme Music Company, with each band doing two sets. 9:15 p.m., at Jaxx, 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield. 21 and over welcome. Doors open at 9 p.m. Tickets are $5 advanced/$8 at door. 703-569-5940.
Irish Country Dancing. 8 p.m., in John C. Wood Complex in Fairfax. Call 703-273-6869 about fees.
Clay Hunt. 7 p.m., at the Hilton Springfield, 6550 Loisdale Road. $5, free for hotel guests. 703-971-8900.
"The Jungle Book" by Rudyard Kipling. 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., in the Russell Theatre at Robinson Secondary School, 5035 Sideburn Road, Fairfax. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for children under 12. For more information and to book tickets visit www.robinsondrama.org or call the Robinson Theater Department at 703-426-2123.
"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.
Barney's Colorful World. 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., at the GMU Patriot Center. Tickets: $11-$31. Tickets can be purchased by calling Ticketmaster 703-432-SEAT or visiting www.ticketmaster.com.
<cal1>Sunday/Feb. 9
<cal2>A blood drive and free cholesterol check will be hosted by Springfield Christian Church, 5407 Backlick Road in Springfield between 8 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. 703-354-4994.
American Youth Philharmonic performs "Chiaroscuro" at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center, 3001 N. Beauregard St. in Alexandria at 3 p.m. Tickets: $14 for adults; $10 for students and seniors. For advance tickets call 703-642-8051.
Basket Bingo, sponsored by the West Springfield Crew Boosters. Over $3,200 in Longaberger products will be given away. Doors open 1 p.m. at the West Springfield High School cafeteria. $15 for advance tickets, $20 at the door. 703-644-2683.
Tango Buenos Aires presents "The Golden Age of the Tango." 2 p.m., at the George Mason University Center for the Arts. Discussion 45 minutes prior to performance. Tickets are $40, $32, $20. Charge by phone at 703-218-6500 or visit www.tickets.com. The Center for the Arts is at the intersection of Braddock Road and Route 123. Free parking.
Localpalooza: Deficit, Narcosis, Tangent, Hillside, Syntonic, Bereavement and Avarice. 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.
Equality Fairfax GLBT Community Pot Luck Dinner. 4:30-6:30 p.m., at the Greenbriar Community Center, 4615 Stringfellow Road, Fairfax. Bring a favorite dish to share. RSVP to socials@EqualityFairfax.org or 703-255-1552. Equality Fairfax is a non-profit organization of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender Fairfax County residents working to support the community. For more information, call 703-867-7560.
Barney's Colorful World. 1:30 p.m. and 5 p.m., at the GMU Patriot Center. Tickets: $11-$31. All tickets for the 5 p.m. show are $15. Tickets can be purchased by calling Ticketmaster 703-432-SEAT or visiting www.ticketmaster.com.