<hdr30>Calendar
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<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.
Butterfly Program. The Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority's Meadowlark Botanical Gardens sponsors a butterfly program at 9 a.m., in the visitor center. Open to children ages 6 to 10. Author and butterfly photographer William Folsom and Mona Miller of the Washington Area Butterfly Club presents an indoor program about butterflies, then leads a walk into the garden to visit Meadowlark's Butterfly Garden. Reservations are required. For more information, call 703-255-3631. Meadowlark Botanical Gardens is located at 9750 Meadowlark Gardens Court, Vienna.
<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.
<cal1>Monday/July 26
<cal2>The B-52’s. 8 p.m., at Wolf Trap Center for the Performing Arts, Vienna. Lawn tickets are $22. In-house tickets are $36. To purchase tickets or for more information, call 703-218-6500 or 800-955-5566, or visit www.wolftrap.org.
Make a Rag Doll. Stories and a craft. Supplies provided, begins at 2 p.m. Age 6 and up, parents and caregivers welcome. Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library, 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church. Call to register 703-790-8088.
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 27
<cal2>Gipsy Kings. 8 p.m., at Wolf Trap Center for the Performing Arts, Vienna. Lawn tickets are $25. In-house tickets are $40. To purchase tickets or for more information, call 703-218-6500 or 800-955-5566, or visit www.wolftrap.org.
Book Talk for Book Lovers. Come discuss "The Known World" by Edward Jones. 7:30 p.m., at Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library, 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church. Call to register 703-790-8088.
Reptile World. Meet a variety of live, large, colorful, and gentle reptiles from all over the world. 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 Show. Rock and Roll legend Leon Russell performs at Jammin' Java at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20. For more information, call 703-255-1566 or visit www.jamminjava.com. Jammin' Java is located at 227 Maple Ave., E., Vienna.
Satire Discussion. Authors Tonya Lewis Lee and Crystal McCrary Anthony, respectively the wives of film director Spike Lee and former New York Knicks player/ESPN commentator Greg Anthony, discuss their satire of African-American high society in New York at Borders at Tysons Corner, 8027 Leesburg Pike, Vienna. For more information, call 703-556-7766.
<cal1>Wednesday/July 28
<cal2>'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.
Gipsy Kings. 8 p.m., at Wolf Trap Center for the Performing Arts, Vienna. Lawn tickets are $25. In-house tickets are $40. To purchase tickets or for more information, call 703-218-6500 or 800-955-5566, or visit www.wolftrap.org.
Live Music. Chris Trapper from The Push Stars and Garrison Starr perform at Jammin' Java. Tickets are $10, and can be pre-ordered by calling 703-255-1566. Jammin' Java is located at 227 Maple Ave., E., Vienna.
<cal1>Thursday/July 29
<cal2>Mariachi Music. Mariachi Estrellas performs music from Mexico. 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.
Sunny Summer Fun. Stories and activities. 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.
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.
Book Discussion. Adults. 1 p.m., at Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Ave. E., in Vienna. To register, call 703-938-0405.
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. The Laura Blackley Band performs at Jammin' Java. For more information, call 703-255-1566 or visit www.jamminjava.com. Jammin' Java is located at 227 Maple Ave., E., Vienna.
Ice Cream Cake Social. Cold Stone Creamery sponsors the largest ice cream cake social. Free slices of ice cream cake, inspired by Make a Wish kids Brian and Kristen, is served from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Visit www.coldstonecreamery.com for store locations.
<cal1>Friday/July 30
<cal2>'La bohéme' in concert. Stephen Lord conducts the National Symphony Orchestra with the Wolf Trap Opera Company. 8:15 p.m., at Wolf Trap Center for the Performing Arts, Vienna. Tickets $20-$45. To purchase tickets or for more information, call 703-218-6500 or 800-955-5566, or visit www.wolftrap.org.
Live Music. Rock group the Shane Hines Band performs 8 p.m., at Jammin' Java. Tickets are $10, and Rotoglow opens. For more information, call 703-255-1566.
<cal1>Saturday/July 31
<cal2>'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.
Mary Chapin Carpenter with special guest Jim Lauderdale. 8 p.m., at Wolf Trap Center for the Performing Arts, Vienna. Lawn tickets are $22. In-house tickets are $36. To purchase tickets or for more information, call 703-218-6500 or 800-955-5566, or visit www.wolftrap.org.
Karaoke. Borders at Tysons Corner presents Karaoke Night at 7 p.m. Borders at Tysons Corner is located at 8027 Leesburg Pike, Vienna. For more information, call 703-556-7766.
<cal1>Sunday/Aug. 1
<cal2>Mary Chapin Carpenter with special guest Jim Lauderdale. 8 p.m., at Wolf Trap Center for the Performing Arts, Vienna. Lawn tickets are $22. In-house tickets are $36. To purchase tickets or for more information, call 703-218-6500 or 800-955-5566, or visit www.wolftrap.org.