<cal1>Friday/Aug. 6
<cal2>'Bugs Bunny on Broadway.' The National Symphony Orchestra performs with George Daugherty, conductor. 8:30 p.m., at Wolf Trap Center for the Performing Arts, Vienna. Tickets $18-$38. To purchase tickets or for more information, call 703-218-6500 or 800-955-5566, or visit www.wolftrap.org.
Recital. "Girls Just Want to Have Fun." 8 p.m., at the Barns at Wolf Trap, Vienna. Tickets $30. To purchase tickets or for more information, call 703-218-6500 or 800-955-5566, or visit www.wolftrap.org.
'Runaways.' The Vienna Youth Players present the musical "Runaways," a production based on stories collected from runaways in New York City, at 7:30 p.m. in the Vienna Community Center. Tickets are $8 for adults and $7 for students and seniors. Show not recommended for small children. For more information or for tickets, call 703-255-6360.
Live Show. Rock group the Dreamscapes Project performs 8 p.m., at Jammin' Java. Tickets are $8. Jammin' Java is located at 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. For more information, call 703-255-1566.
<cal1>Saturday/Aug. 7
<cal2>'Bugs Bunny on Broadway.' The National Symphony Orchestra performs with George Daugherty, conductor. 8:30 p.m., at Wolf Trap Center for the Performing Arts, Vienna. Tickets $18-$38. To purchase tickets or for more information, call 703-218-6500 or 800-955-5566, or visit www.wolftrap.org.
Used Book Sale. A special selection by the Friends of the Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library, 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church. Call to register 703-790-8088.
'Runaways.' The Vienna Youth Players present the musical "Runaways," a production based on stories collected from runaways in New York City, at 7:30 p.m. in the Vienna Community Center. Tickets are $8 for adults and $7 for students and seniors. Show not recommended for small children. For more information or for tickets, call 703-255-6360.
Book Signing. Gen. Tommy Franks, the commander-in-chief of the U.S. Central Command who led American and coalition forces to victory against the Taliban and al Qaeda in Afghanistan and Saddam Hussein’s regime in Iraq, signs his new memoir, "American Soldier" at 1 p.m., at the Borders at Tysons Corner. This is a signing only. Photos and personalizations will not be allowed, and customers will not be permitted to carry bags, purses or items other than their book(s)while in the signing line. Borders at Tysons Corner is located at 8027 Leesburg Pike. For more information, call 703-556-7766.
Coin & Stamp Show. The Northern Virginia Coin Club sponsors a coin and stamp show from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at the Vienna Community Center. Free admission, door prize drawings. For more information, call 703-532-6640. The Vienna Community Center is located at 120 Cherry St., Vienna.
CD Release. We're About Nine celebrates its CD release at Jammin' Java. The band is joined by Fruit, and the show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $12, and can be purchased in advanced by calling 703-255-1566. Jammin' Java is located at 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna.
Play Date. Playmobil Play Day takes place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Once Upon a Time, 120 Church St. N.E., Vienna. For further information call 703-255-3285.
<cal1>Sunday/Aug. 8
<cal2>The Marley Family’s Roots, Rock and Reggae Tour with Ziggy Marley, Stephen Marley, Julian Marley, Damien Marley, Ky-Mani Marley, with special guests Toots and the Maytals, Slightly Stoopid and more. 2 p.m., at Wolf Trap Center for the Performing Arts, Vienna. Lawn tickets $25. In-house tickets $38. To purchase tickets or for more information, call 703-218-6500 or 800-955-5566, or visit www.wolftrap.org.
Coin & Stamp Show. The Northern Virginia Coin Club sponsors a coin and stamp show from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Vienna Community Center. Free admission, door prize drawings. For more information, call 703-532-6640. The Vienna Community Center is located at 120 Cherry St., Vienna.
Live Music. Jammin' Java presents the jazz/rock fusion of The Michael Fath Group at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15. Jammin' Java is located at 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. For more information, call 703-255-1566.
<cal1>Monday/Aug. 9
<cal2>Science Magic. It may look like magic, but it's science! Watch demonstrations and help with hands-on experiments. Age 6-10. 11 a.m., at Tysons-PImmit Regional Library, 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church. Call to register 703-790-8088.
Open Mic Night. Performances start at 7:30 p.m., at Jammin' Java. Free. Jammin' Java is located at 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. For more information, call 703-255-1566.
<cal1>Tuesday/Aug. 10
<cal2>O.A.R. with special guest Howie Day. 7 p.m., at Wolf Trap Center for the Performing Arts, Vienna. Lawn tickets are $25. In-house tickets are $32. To purchase tickets or for more information, call 703-218-6500 or 800-955-5566, or visit www.wolftrap.org.
The Wright Stuff. The Maryland Science Center on flight. For children ages 6-12. 7:30 p.m., at Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Ave. E., in Vienna. To register, call 703-938-0405.
Book Discussion. Cambridge historian and former adviser to Tony Blair’s government Christopher Catherwood discusses "Churchill’s Folly: How Winston Churchill Created Modern Iraq" and ignited 80 years of bloodshed at 7:30 p.m., at Borders at Tysons Corner, 8027 Leesburg Pike. For more information, call 703-556-7766.
Live Music. Pop/rock musician Ross Copperman performs at Jammin' Java. Tickets are $8 and can be purchased in advanced by calling 703-255-1566. Jammin' Java is located at 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna.
<cal1>Wednesday/Aug. 11
<cal2>Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra. 8 p.m., at Wolf Trap Center for the Performing Arts, Vienna. Tickets are $20-$45. To purchase tickets or for more information, call 703-218-6500 or 800-955-5566, or visit www.wolftrap.org.
Oceans of Fun. Stories and activities for age 2-3 with adult. 10:30 a.m., at Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library, 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church. Call to register 703-790-8088.
Live Show. Acoustic pop/rock performers Granian and Heide Hensley play at 8 p.m., at Jammin' Java. Tickets are $10. Jammin' Java is located at 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. For more information, call 703-255-1566.
Conversation Cafe. Jammin' Java sponsors Conversation Cafe, a lively, hosted, drop-in conversation about the changing world. Talks begin at 7 p.m., on the topic, "How has your life experience shaped (been shaping) your political views?" Jammin' Java is located at 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. For more information, call 703-554-9595 or visit www.conversationcafe.org.
<cal1>Thursday/Aug. 12
<cal2>Huey Lewis and the News. 8 p.m., at Wolf Trap Center for the Performing Arts, Vienna. Lawn tickets, $22. In-house tickets, $36. To purchase tickets or for more information, call 703-218-6500 or 800-955-5566, or visit www.wolftrap.org.
Big Band Show. The Nottoway Nights Concert Series presents Swing Shift, an 17-piece band that performs traditional swing, big band classics and jazz standards, at Nottoway Park, 9601 Court House Road, Vienna. Free. For more information, call 703-938-7532.
Storytime Picnic. Stories and activities. Bring a lunch and a blanket! 11:30 a.m., at Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Ave. E., in Vienna. To register, call 703-938-0405.
Live Show. Singer/songwriter Eric Himan performs at Jammin' Java. For tickets or more information, call 703-255-1566. Jammin' Java is located at 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna.
<cal1>Friday/Aug. 13
<cal2>Peter Paul and Mary. 8 p.m., at Wolf Trap Center for the Performing Arts, Vienna. Lawn tickets, $20. In-house tickets, $34. To purchase tickets or for more information, call 703-218-6500 or 800-955-5566, or visit www.wolftrap.org.
Outdoor Concert. Pete & Barley performs at 6:30, at Vienna's historic Freeman House. Free. Bring a chair or blanket. Call the weather line, 703-255-7842, for information on cancellation or change in venue due to inclement weather. Freeman House is located at 131 Church St., N.E., Vienna.
'Runaways.' The Vienna Youth Players present the musical "Runaways," a production based on stories collected from runaways in New York City, at 7:30 p.m. in the Vienna Community Center. Tickets are $8 for adults and $7 for students and seniors. Show not recommended for small children. For more information or for tickets, call 703-255-6360.
Live Show. Blues/rock group The Fabulous Mary Ann Redmond Band performs at Jammin' Java at 8 p.m. Tickets are $12, and can be purchased by calling 703-255-1566. Jammin' Java is located at 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna.
<cal1>Saturday/Aug. 14
<cal2>Peter Paul and Mary. 8 p.m., at Wolf Trap Center for the Performing Arts, Vienna. Lawn tickets, $20. In-house tickets, $34. To purchase tickets or for more information, call 703-218-6500 or 800-955-5566, or visit www.wolftrap.org.
Model Airplane Workshop. Experts help build a model plane. Materials provided. Ages 11-14. 11 a.m., at Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library, 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church. Call to register 703-790-8088.
'Runaways.' The Vienna Youth Players present the musical "Runaways," a production based on stories collected from runaways in New York City, at 7:30 p.m. in the Vienna Community Center. Tickets are $8 for adults and $7 for students and seniors. Show not recommended for small children. For more information or for tickets, call 703-255-6360.
<cal1>Sunday/Aug. 15
<cal2>'Runaways.' The Vienna Youth Players present the musical "Runaways," a production based on stories collected from runaways in New York City, at 2 p.m. in the Vienna Community Center. Tickets are $8 for adults and $7 for students and seniors. Show not recommended for small children. For more information or for tickets call 703-255-6360.
Improv Show. Jammin' Java presents Screaming Puppets, an improv comedy show. Tickets are $10 general admission and $7 for students and seniors. For more information, call 703-255-1566. Jammin' Java is located at 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna.