<cal1>WEDNESDAY/JAN. 28
<cal2>The Barns at Wolf Trap. International Guitar Night. Andrew York, Pierre Bensusan, Guinga and Brian Gore perform a broad range of styles at 8 p.m. at The Barns of Wolf Trap. Tickets are $22. For more information, call 703-218-6500, or visit www.wolftrap.org.
Jammin' Java. Music begins at 8 p.m., 227 Maple Ave., East Vienna. Open Road and Darren Beachley and The Old Line Boys; Bluegrass music from Kip Martin Band. Admission is $10. Call 703-255-1566, Ext. 8. Visit www.jamminjava.com.
Lap Time Tales. Stories and activities. Age 13-23 months, with adult. 10:30 a.m., at Great Falls Public Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. Call to register, 703-757-8560.
Crazy for Colors. Stories, activities and a craft. Age 3-5 with adult. 10:30 a.m., at the Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. Call 703-293-6227 to register.
New Neighbors League Club's January luncheon takes place at Il Lupo Italian Restaurant, 4069 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. The program speaker is Susan Gray, curator of the Fairfax Museum. Call Gretta Xander at 703-556-0964.
<cal1>Thursday/Jan. 29
<cal2>Winter Winds Blow. Stories and activities. Ages 3-5. 10:30 a.m., at Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library, 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church. To register, call 703-790-8088.
Fun with Mother Goose. Stories and activities. Age 2-5. 10:15 p.m., at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Call 703-644-7333 to register.
Life of Agony, Flaw, Skrape. 8 p.m. at Jaxx Nightclub, 6355 Rolling Road, West Springfield. Tickets are $17 in advance, $20 at the door. Doors open at 7 p.m. Call the Jaxx Hotline at 703-569-5940.
Night on Broadway. At 6:30 p.m., join the Fairfax High School Chorus for a silent auction, desserts and musical selections from the best of Broadway. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door, at 3500 Old Lee Highway in Fairfax City. For information call 703-219-2355.
Jammin' Java. Music begins at 8 p.m., 227 Maple Ave., East Vienna. Peter Tork of Monkees fame and rocker James Lee Stanley. Admission is $10. Call 703-255-1566, Ext. 8. Visit www.jamminjava.com.
<cal1>FRIDAY/JAN. 30
<cal2>Chicago Chamber Musicians Brass Quintet will perform pieces by Bach, Thomas, Poulenc and more as part of the 2003-04 Discovery Series. 8 p.m. at The Barns of Wolf Trap. Tickets are $25. For more information, call 703-218-6500, or visit www.wolftrap.org.
Vienna Theatre Company production of "The Nerd." 8 p.m. at the Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St. S.E., Vienna. Tickets are $8 general admission and $7 for students and senior citizens 65 and older. For more information, call 703-255-6360.
Bluegrass. Nothin' Fancy Bluegrass Band performs at 8 p.m., at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. Tickets are $15 general admission, all ages. Jammin' Java is a non-smoking venue. Call 703-255-1566, Ext. 8 for tickets, directions or information.
The Acting Company. "Murder by Poe," commissioned by America's most sought-after touring repertory theater, "Murder by Poe" weaves four Edgar Allen Poe stories into a tapestry of revenge, suicide, obsession and murder. Tickets are $32, $24, $16. 8 p.m., at the Center for the Arts at George Mason University in Fairfax. Call 703-993-2787.
Fun with Mother Goose. Stories and activities. Ages 2-5. 10:15 p.m., at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Call 703-644-7333 to register.
The Acting Company, "Murder by Poe." Commissioned by America's most sought-after touring repertory theater, "Murder by Poe" weaves four Edgar Allen Poe stories into a tapestry of revenge, suicide, obsession and murder. Tickets are $32, $24, $16. 8 p.m., at the Center for the Arts at George Mason University in Fairfax. Call 703-993-2787.
The Wall. This Pink Floyd tribute band performs at Jaxx Nightclub, 6355 Rolling Road, West Springfield. Tickets are $10. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Call the Jaxx Hotline at 703-569-5940. Must be over 21.
<cal1>SATURDAY/JAN. 31
<cal2>Chicago City Limits. An improv comedy troupe, performs at 7 p.m., at The Barns of Wolf Trap. Tickets are $18. For more information, call 703-218-6500, or visit www.wolftrap.org.
Vienna Theatre Company production of "The Nerd." 8 p.m. at the Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St. S.E., Vienna. Tickets are $8 general admission and $7 for students and senior citizens 65 and older. For more information, call 703-255-6360.
Jammin' Java. Music begins at 8 p.m., 227 Maple Ave., East Vienna. Songwriter Pierce Pettis. Admission is $12. Call 703-255-1566, Ext. 8. Visit www.jamminjava.com.
Genealogy on the Web. Research family history using the Internet. Age 12 and up. 2 p.m., at the Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. Call 703-293-6227 to register.
Genealogy on the Web. Research family history using the Internet. Age 12 and up. 2 p.m., at the Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. Call 703-293-6227 to register.
Computers Demystified. Afraid to touch the keyboard? Having trouble finding files? Want to understand the Internet? Come 10:30 to noon, at Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Call 703-978-5600 to register. Adults.
"African American Stories for the Whole Family." Donna Washington tells tantalizing tales. Sponsored by the Friends of the Reston Regional Library in celebration of African American History Month. All ages. 2 p.m., at Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Call 703-978-5600 to register.
Benefit Concert. The Seldom Scene performs a concert to benefit the children of the Child Rescue Centre in Bo, Sierra Leone, at 7 p.m. Opening band is All 4Hym. Fairfax High School in Fairfax. Tickets are $40, $30 and $25. For tickets, visit www.seldomscenebenefit.musictoday.com or 1-800-594-TIXX. For more information, www.childrescuecentre.org or contact Sarah Newman, snewman@florisumc.org.
Town Hall Meeting. Del. Chap Petersen, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., at Old Town Hall, 3999 University Drive, Fairfax. Refreshments will be served. RSVP to Bonnie Arbour, 703-591-5133. Open to the public. E-mail Chap directly at chap@fairfaxdelegate.com.
Armed Forces Day Event. Patriot Center, Fairfax, about 1 p.m. George Mason University and the American Legion Post 177 are co-hosting this event during the Patriot's basketball game against William & Mary. The Army Band provides its colonial fife and drum corps. Scholarships presentations to GMU ROTC cadets.
Stock Certificate & Bond Show. Home Style Inn, 6461 Edsall Road, Alexandria, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Displays and sales of antique financial documents, postcards, western Americana, advertising, political and Civil War paper items by 25 dealers. Admission is $2, includes three canceled stock certificates. Call 703-250-2558.
Bonnie Brae Indoor Yard Sale. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., at Bonnie Brae Elementary School, 5420 Sideburn Road, Fairfax. The yard sale is a sixth grade fund-raiser.
<cal1>Sunday/Feb. 1
<cal2>Jammin' Java. Music begins at 7 p.m., 227 Maple Ave., East Vienna. Songwriter Cliff Eberhardt. Admission is $12. Call 703-255-1566, Ext. 8. Visit www.jamminjava.com.
Armed Forces Day Ceremony. George Mason University in Fairfax, at 10 a.m., hosts a memorial services for the Four Immortal Chaplains who gave up their lives to save others. Ceremony features the Paul VI High School Band, color guard, speaking parts and other activities.
<cal1>Monday/Feb. 2
<cal2>Jammin' Java. Music begins at 8 p.m., 227 Maple Ave., East Vienna. Acoustic rock with Granian. Admission is $8. Call 703-255-1566, Ext. 8. Visit www.jamminjava.com.
Young Adult Book Club. Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Ave., at 4 p.m. Ages 9-14. Call to register at 703-938-0405.
<cal1>WEDNESDAY/FEB. 4
<cal2>HAPA will perform Hawaiian pop at 8 p.m. at The Barns of Wolf Trap. Tickets are $22. For more information, call 703-218-6500, or visit www.wolftrap.org.
Jammin' Java. Songwriter Chris Whitley is touring this winter in further support of 2003’s “Hotel Vast Horizon,” at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15-$17. Tickets for all shows may be pre-purchased at 703-255-1566, Ext. 8.
Photographic Society. Group hosts its monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m., at Thoreau Middle School, 2505 Cedar Lane, in the Lecture Hall. Guest speaker will be Joseph Miller. His topic is "The Poetry of Photography: Free Verse Written in Color and Tone." The event is open to the public and requires no advance registration. For more information, call Mo at 703-816-2423 or visit www.safeport.com/vps.
Children's Program. Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Ave., Vienna, at 10:30 a.m. Stories and activities for all ages. Call to register at 703-938-0405.
Children's Program. Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, at 10:30 a.m. "An Alphabet Story" features stories and activities for ages 4-6 with an adult. Call to register at 703-293-6227.
<cal1>THURSDAY/FEB. 5
<cal2>Barns at Wolf Trap. HAPA will perform Hawaiian pop at 8 p.m. at The Barns of Wolf Trap. Tickets are $22. For more information, call 703-218-6500, or visit www.wolftrap.org.
Jammin' Java. Music begins at 8 p.m., 227 Maple Ave., East Vienna. Lazy-K and Josh Mayo. Admission is $8. Call 703-255-1566, Ext. 8. Visit www.jamminjava.com.
<cal1>Friday/Feb. 6
<cal2>'Kids Night Out.' Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St., S.E., from 6-9 p.m. Children ages 5-10 will enjoy pizza, crafts and a movie. Admission is $15 per child for Town residents; $20 for all others. Additional children in each family, $6 each. For more information, call 703-255-6360.
All Beethoven Recital. Edwin Johonnott, violin Kelly Ker-Hackleman, piano, 8 p.m., at Harris Theatre, George Mason University. Free. Tickets are available through Tickets.com at 703-218-6500 or at the Center for the Arts box office, Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Welcome Club. Residents new to the greater Northern Virginia area and members of the Welcome Club of Northern Virginia are invited to attend a luncheon at International Country Club, 13200 Lee Jackson Memorial Highway, Fairfax. The program will feature a Valentine music program with Danielle Westhphal. Registration begins at 11 a.m. For reservations and additional information about the luncheon or the organization, call 703-319-9043. Deadline for reservations is noon on Jan. 30.
Jammin' Java. Music begins at 8 p.m., 227 Maple Ave., East Vienna. Bluesman and songwriter Chris Whitley. Admission is $8. Call 703-255-1566, Ext. 8. Visit www.jamminjava.com.
'Alice and Wonderland.' Friday-Sunday, Feb. 6-8, at Robinson High School, 5035 Sideburn Road. The classic tale features a Cheshire cat that magically appears and a chessboard that disappears into the audience. Show times are Friday, at 7.30 p.m.; Saturday, at 2 and 7.30 p.m.; and Sunday, at 2 p.m. Tickets are $5. Purchase at the school or online at www.robinsondrama.org. Call 703-426-2123.
<cal1>Saturday/Feb. 7
<cal2>Teen Concert. Vienna high school students are invited to enjoy live bands from 7-11 p.m. at Club Phoenix Teen Center, Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St., S.E. Admission is $5 per person. Big screen TV, VCR, jukebox, CD player, video games, pool and ping pong tables, food area and state-of-the-art sound system. Call 703-255-6360.
Jammin' Java. Music begins at 8 p.m., 227 Maple Ave., East Vienna. The Brindley Brothers provide rock music. Admission is $10. Call 703-255-1566, Ext. 8. Visit www.jamminjava.com.
Auditions. Vienna Theatre Company's spring production of "Evita." Feb. 7, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Feb. 9, from 7:30-10:30 p.m. at Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St., S.E. Cold readings from the script and a song not from the show required. Call 703-255-6360.
Chocolate Festival. City of Fairfax, Feb. 7-8. Chocolate samples, chocolate art exhibit, valentines, other items for sale and tea at the Bailiwick Inn. The festival is sponsored by the Central Fairfax Chamber of Commerce, Friends of Fairfax and the City of Fairfax. For more information, visit the official Chocolate Lovers Web site at www.chocolatefestival.net or call 703-591-2450.
Hot Swing Trio. Mark O'Connor, violinist and Bluegrass fiddler, joins Jon Burr on bass and Frank Vignola on guitar to form "Hot Swing Trio" and to perform a range of jazz classics. 8 p.m., at the Center for the Arts at George Mason University in Fairfax. Tickets are $36, $28, $18. Call 703-993-2787.
Puppet Show. Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Kaydee Puppets present "The Three Pigs" and "The Princess and the Pea." All ages. Call to register at 703-293-6227.
Localpalooza. Local bands at Jaxx Nightclub, 6355 Rolling Road, West Springfield, at 5:10 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m. Call the Jaxx Hotline at 703-569-5940 for tickets and ticket price.
Volksmarch. The Northern Virginia Volksmarchers will sponsor a volksmarch Feb. 7-8, at the John Wood Municipal Center, 3730 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax. Participants may register and start the walks from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. both days. Finish is by 4 p.m. A pair of New Balance walking shoes will be raffled off. There will be two 10k (6.2 mile) walking trails; a 5k option is also allowable on either train. The "Chocolate Train" will include all event sites for the Chocolate Lovers Festival and George Mason University. There is no charge to participate. Everyone is welcome to run, walk or job. Events are non-competitive. Contact Barry Plott at 703-325-5135 for additional information, or visit the club's Web site at http://pollow.com/nvvc/.
<cal1>Sunday/Feb. 8
<cal2>The Capitol Steps perform at 7 p.m. at Langley High School, 6520 Georgetown Pike in McLean. Tickets are $25, and the performance benefits the Class of 2004 All Night Graduation Safe Celebration. To purchase tickets, call 703-450-6646.
Keyboard Conversations with Jeffrey Siegel: "Bach and the Romantics-Chopin, Mendelssohn and Franck." Guided by Siegel's lecture, hear Bach's preludes and the Romantic pieces they inspired. Tickets are $35, $27, $17.50. 7 p.m. at the Center for the Arts at George Mason University in Fairfax. Call 703-993-2787.
Jammin' Java. Music begins at 8 p.m., 227 Maple Ave., East Vienna. Kaki King and Vienna Teng. Admission is $10. Call 703-255-1566, Ext. 8. Visit www.jamminjava.com.