<hdr30>Calendar
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<cal1>Wednesday/July 14
<cal2>'Oliver!' 8 p.m., at Wolf Trap Center for the Performing Arts, Vienna. Tickets $18-$48. To purchase tickets or for more information, call 703-218-6500 or 800-955-5566, or visit www.wolftrap.org.
Picnic Pals. Stories and activities for age 3-5 with adult. 10:30 a.m., at Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library, 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church. Call to register 703-790-8088.
Families Grow on Trees. Start a family tree and explore genealogy basics at 2 p.m. Materials provided. Parents and caregivers welcome, age 8-12. Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library, 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church. Call to register 703-790-8088.
Performance. Ssuuna! Music, dance and storytelling from Uganda, with plenty of audience participation. 7 p.m., at Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Ave. E., in Vienna. To register, call 703-938-0405. Sponsored by the Friends of the George Mason Regional Library.
Senior Trip. The Town of Vienna sponsors a trip for senior adults to see the Pennsylvania Opry. Cost is $65 for Vienna residents and $81.50 for non-residents. Cost includes transportation, the show and a complete family-style luncheon. For more information, call 703-255-6360.
Live Music. The musical jazz group Saxman and Friends performs 8 p.m., at Jammin' Java. Tickets are $10. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 703-255-1566, ext. 8.
Wine Tasting. Whole Foods Market hosts a Brunello DiMontalcino Tasting at 7:30 p.m. Cost is $20 and pre-registration is required. To register, call 703-319-2000 or visit the customer service desk. Whole Foods Market is located at 143 Maple Ave., East.
<cal1>Thursday/July 15
<cal2>'Oliver!' 8 p.m., at Wolf Trap Center for the Performing Arts, Vienna. Tickets $18-$48. To purchase tickets or for more information, call 703-218-6500 or 800-955-5566, or visit www.wolftrap.org.
Jazz Concert. Richard Walton Group plays original contemporary jazz. 7:30 p.m., at Nottoway Park, 9601 Courthouse Road, Vienna. Free. For more information, call 703-938-7532, ext. 2, option 2. Concert canceled in case of rain.
Ssuuna! Music, dance, and storytelling from Uganda, with plenty of audience participation. Performance begins 10:30 a.m., at Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library, 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church. Call to register 703-790-8088.
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.
Medieval Times. The Town of Vienna sponsors "Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament." A charter bus departs the Vienna Community Center at 4:30 p.m., and returns around 11 p.m. Cost is $55 for Vienna residents, $67 for non-residents. Cost includes transportation, a period-appropriate dinner, refreshments and a jousting competition. For more information call 703-255-6360.
CD Release Show. Join Greg Vickers as he performs at Jammin' Java to promote his latest release. Show starts at 8 p.m. and tickets are $5. For more information, call 703-255-1566 or visit www.jamminjava.com.
<cal1>Friday/July 16
<cal2>'Oliver!' 8 p.m., at Wolf Trap Center for the Performing Arts, Vienna. Tickets $18-$60. To purchase tickets or for more information, call 703-218-6500 or 800-955-5566, or visit www.wolftrap.org.
Teen Dance. The Vienna Community Center hosts "Rock the Summer," a middle school dance from 6-10 p.m., at Club Phoenix. There are dance contest and prizes awarded all night long. Admission $4. For more information, call 703-255-6360. The Vienna Community Center is located at 120 Cherry St., S.E., Vienna.
Live Show. Rock group Jim's Big Ego performs at Jammin' Java at 8 p.m. Special guest Like Summer also performs. Tickets are $10. For more information, call 703-255-1566. Jammin' Java is located at 227 Maple Ave., E. Vienna.
<cal1>Saturday/July 17
<cal2>'Oliver!' 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., at Wolf Trap Center for the Performing Arts, Vienna. Tickets for the 2 p.m. performance are $18-$48. Tickets for the 8 p.m. performance are $18-$60. To purchase tickets or for more information, call 703-218-6500 or 800-955-5566, or visit www.wolftrap.org.
Live Music. American roots band GrooveQuest performs at Neighbors Restaurant from 9 p.m. to 1 p.m. Free. Neighbors is located at 262 Cedar Lane, Vienna. For more information call 703-698-8010.
Stevens Puppets. Hand-crafted marionettes in the classic story of Rumpelstiltskin. 11 a.m., at Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library, 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church. Call to register 703-790-8088.
RR Open House. The Northern Virginia Model Railroaders Inc. hosts an open house from 1-5 p.m. Come and see the action on Northern Virginia's largest fixed operating "HO" scale model railroad, featuring digital control, sound and smoke. Also, visit the W&OD railroad's real caboose next door. The club is located in the historic "Washington & Old Dominion Railroad" station, 231 Dominion Road in downtown Vienna. Admission is free but donations are appreciated. For more information, call 703-938-5157 or visit www.nvmr.org.
Sampling Session. Whole Foods Market hosts an event in which participants can sample 25 seasonal brews, matched with light summer fare from 1-5 p.m. Also, register to win a hybrid SUV. Free. For more information, call 703-319-2000. Whole Foods Market is located at 143 Maple Ave., E., Vienna.
A Cappella Night. Jammin' Java hosts a cappella night, featuring Kismet, The Chromatics, Almost Recess and more. Tickets are $10, and show starts at 8 p.m. For more information, call 703-255-1566. Jammin' Java is located at 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna.
Acoustic Performance. Acoustic guitarist and vocalist Steve Key will be the featured entertainer 7 p.m., in the Visitor Center at the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority's Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, 9750 Meadowlark Gardens Court, Vienna. Tickets are available for $5 in the gardens' renovated Visitor Center. For more information, call 703-255-3631. Refreshments will be for sale in the center.
<cal1>Sunday/July 18
<cal2>'Oliver!' 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., at Wolf Trap Center for the Performing Arts, Vienna. Tickets $18-$48. To purchase tickets or for more information, call 703-218-6500 or 800-955-5566, or visit www.wolftrap.org.
Improv Comedy. Jammin' Java presents Screaming Puppets, an improv comedy show. Event takes place at 6 p.m., and tickets are $10 for adults, $7 for students and seniors. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 703-255-1566.
Summer Picnic. Nottoway Park hosts its third annual Equality Fairfax Summer Picnic from noon to 4 p.m. Join the GLBT community at this relaxed, fun event. Bring your meat/veggies to barbecue, and GLBT will supply the rest. Jubilee the Clown will entertain the kids. Dogs welcome too. Sorry, no alcohol. For more information, visit www.equalityfairfax.org or call 703-255-1552. Equality Fairfax is a social and advocacy organization serving the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community of Fairfax County.
Breakfast Buffet. The American Legion Auxiliary of Vienna sponsors a breakfast buffet, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the American Legion Post, 330 N. Center St. Cost is $6 for adults, $3 for children. For more information call Martha Haller at 703-242-7461.
<cal1>Monday/July 19
<cal2>Can You Keep a Secret. Learn the science and art of codes, ciphers, and magic writing. Age 8-12. 11 a.m., at Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library, 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church. Call to register 703-790-8088.
Book Discussion. Adult. 7:30 p.m., at Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Ave. E., in Vienna. To register, call 703-938-0405.
Open Mic. Jammin' Java presents open mic night, starting at 7:30 p.m. Free. For more information, call 703-255-1566. Jammin' Java is located at 227 Maple Ave., E., Vienna.
<cal1>Tuesday/July 20
<cal2>Mark Morris Dance Group. 8:30 p.m., at Wolf Trap Center for the Performing Arts, Vienna. Tickets are $10-$32. To purchase tickets or for more information, call 703-218-6500 or 800-955-5566, or visit www.wolftrap.org.
What's the Matter? Learn some chemistry and what causes fizz, foam and flash. For children ages 6-12. 7 p.m., at Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Ave. E. in Vienna. To register, call 703-938-0405. Sponsored by the Friends of the George Mason Regional Library.
Live Music. Texas songwriter Eliza Gilkyson performs 8 p.m., at Jammin' Java. Tickets are $12. For more information, call 703-255-1566 or visit www.jamminjava.com.
Art Exhibit. The exhibition, "Far Away Places and Gardens," opens at the Vienna Art Center and continues through Aug. 28, including works from over 50 local artists. The Center is located at 115 Pleasant St., behind the Marco Polo Restaurant. For more information, call 703-319-3971.
<cal1>Wednesday/July 21
<cal2>Blues Traveler. 8 p.m., at Wolf Trap Center for the Performing Arts, Vienna. Lawn tickets are $25. In-house tickets are $34. To purchase tickets or for more information, call 703-218-6500 or 800-955-5566, or visit www.wolftrap.org.
Native American Storyteller. Kevin Locke performs on the Lakota flute and demonstrates hoop dancing. Performance begins 2:30 p.m., at Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library, 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church. Call to register 703-790-8088.
Live Show. Enjoy some old-time Appalachian Mountain music at Jammin' Java when the Dirk Powell Band performs. Show starts at 8 p.m., and tickets are $15. For more information, call 703-255-1566. Jammin' Java is located at 227 Maple Ave., E. Vienna.
<cal1>Thursday/July 22
<cal2>An Evening with Renée Fleming. Patrick Summers conducts the National Symphony Orchestra with soprano Renée Fleming. 8:15 p.m., at Wolf Trap Center for the Performing Arts, Vienna. Tickets $18-$42. To purchase tickets or for more information, call 703-218-6500 or 800-955-5566, or visit www.wolftrap.org.
European Folk Concert. Harmonia presents traditional folk music from Eastern Europe. 7:30 p.m., at Nottoway Park, 9601 Courthouse Road, Vienna. Free. For more information, call 703-938-7532, ext. 2, option 2. Concert canceled in case of rain.
Vienna VIP. Support group for people with vision loss. 10:30 a.m., at Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Ave. E., in Vienna. To register, call 703-938-0405.
Live Music. Christopher Williams with special guest Bernie Muller-Thyme, from da Vinci's Notebook, perform at Jammin' Java at 8 p.m. Tickets are $12, and can be pre-purchased by calling 703-255-1566, ext. 8.
Concert. Harmonia, traditional folk music of Eastern Europe, performs at 7:30 p.m. at Nottoway Park, 9601 Courthouse Road, Vienna. Free. For more information, call 703-938-7532.
<cal1>Friday/July 23
<cal2>Outdoor Concert. Vienna's historic Freeman House hosts Summer Concert on the Lawn. Annapolis Bluegrass Connection performs at 6:30 p.m. Free. Bring your own 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.
'Bravo Broadway!' Marvin Hamlisch conducts the National Symphony Orchestra, with soprano Christiane Noll, mezzo-soprano Debbie Gravitte and baritone Doug LaBrecque. 8:15 p.m., at Wolf Trap Center for the Performing Arts, Vienna. Tickets $18-$32. To purchase tickets or for more information, call 703-218-6500 or 800-955-5566, or visit www.wolftrap.org.
'L’elisir d’Amore' ('The Elixir of Love'). The Wolf Trap Opera Company presents this comedic opera by Gaetano Donizetti. 8 p.m., at the Barns at Wolf Trap, Vienna. Tickets $56. To purchase tickets or for more information, call 703-218-6500 or 800-955-5566, or visit www.wolftrap.org.
Movie in the Park. The Town of Vienna presents Movie in the Park at Glyndon Park beginning at dusk (around 8:45 p.m.). Admission is free. Bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating. Parents are required to stay with their children during the movie. For information on which G-rated film is shown, call 703-255-7842 after noon on July 21 and for weather information on the day of the show.
Live Music. Ken Stringfellow from the Posies performs at Jammin' Java at 8 p.m. Jesse Sykes opens. Tickets are $10 in advanced and $12 at the door. To pre-order tickets, call 703-255-1566, ext. 8. Jammin' Java is located at 227 Maple Ave., E., Vienna.
<cal1>Saturday/July 24
<cal2>'By Felix, by Richard, by George!' Mischa Santora conducts the National Symphony Orchestra with clarinet Loren Kitt and bassoon Sue Heineman. 8:15 p.m., at Wolf Trap Center for the Performing Arts, Vienna. Tickets $18-$32. To purchase tickets or for more information, call 703-218-6500 or 800-955-5566, or visit www.wolftrap.org.
Live Music. American roots band GrooveQuest performs at Neighbors Restaurant from 9 p.m. to 1 p.m. Free. Neighbors is located at 262 Cedar Lane, Vienna. For more information call 703-698-8010.
Flower Sale. Meadowlark Botanical Gardens hosts a Daylily Sale from 9 a.m. to noon. Named varieties of Meadowlark-grown daylilies are $4 each; unnamed divisions are $2 each. Proceeds to benefit the Gardens. For information, call 703-255-3631. Meadowlark Botanical Gardens is located at 9750 Meadowlark Gardens Court, Vienna.
Live Music. The Nothin' Fancy Bluegrass Band performs at Jammin' Java at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15, and the show is open to all ages. For more information or tickets, visit www.jamminjava.com or call 703-255-1566 ext. 8. Jammin' Java is located at 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna.
Teen Concert. Concert night for high school students featuring live bands takes place at Club Phoenix in the Vienna Community Center from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Admission is $5. Students interested in booking a concert at Club Phoenix should call Brandy Mullen at 703-255-5721. For more information about the show, call 703-255-6360.
<cal1>Sunday/July 25
<cal2>'L’elisir d’Amore' ('The Elixir of Love'). The Wolf Trap Opera Company presents this comedic opera by Gaetano Donizetti. 2 p.m., at the Barns at Wolf Trap, Vienna. Tickets $56. To purchase tickets or for more information, call 703-218-6500 or 800-955-5566, or visit www.wolftrap.org.
The Doobie Brothers. 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.
Live Music. Singer/songwriter Larry Joe Taylor and Keith Sykes perform at Jammin' Java at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 and can be pre-ordered by calling 703-255-1566, ext. 8.