To have community events listed free in The McLean Connection, mail to 7913 Westpark Drive, McLean, VA 22102, e-mail Joy Allen at mclean@connectionnewspapers.com, or fax to 703-917-0991. Deadline is Friday before publication. Photos/artwork encouraged.
<lst>To have community events listed free in the Great Falls Connection, mail to 7913 Westpark Drive, McLean, VA 22102, e-mail Joy Allen at GreatFalls@connectionnewspapers.com, or fax to 703-917-0991. Deadline is Friday before publication. Photos/artwork encouraged.
<cal1>Wednesday/June 30
<cal2>Mothers First – Great Falls is dedicated to supporting women who have chosen to interrupt careers to raise their children at home. Activities include parent/child morning meetings and field trips, moms’ night out, and lectures. 10 a.m., at the Great Falls Library. Call 703-827-5922, or visit www.mothersfirst.org.
Linda Ronstadt and the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. 8:30 p.m., at Wolf Trap Center for the Performing Arts, Vienna. Lawn tickets $25, in-house tickets $42. To purchase tickets or for more information, call 703-218-6500 or 800-955-5566, or visit www.wolftrap.org.
The Great Zucchini. 10:30 a.m. Wacky interactive magic show. Sponsored by the Friends of the Dolley Madison Library. Ages 2-6 with adult. At Dolley Madison Library, 1244 Oak Ridge Ave., McLean. Call 703-356-0770.
Preschool Sing-Along. 10:30 a.m. Sing songs with Miss Belle. Ages 1-5 with adult. No registration is required. At Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. To register, call 703-757-8560.
The Noise Guy. 2:30 p.m. Hilarious stories told with sound effects. Sponsored by the Friends of the George Mason Regional Library. Ages 6-12. At Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. To register, call 703-757-8560.
Reptile World. 2:30 p.m. Meet a variety of live, large, colorful, and gentle reptiles from all over the world. Sponsored by the Friends of the Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library. Ages 6-12. At Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library, 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church. To register, call 703-790-8088.
State Radio featuring Chad from Dispatch and The Casual Fiasco. 8 p.m., at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. $12. Tickets can be prepurchased by calling 703-255-1566, Ext. 8.
<cal1>Thursday/July 1
<cal2>The Irish Tenors — Finbar Wright, Ronan Tynan and Anthony Kearns — perform at 8 p.m., at Wolf Trap Center for the Performing Arts, Vienna. Tickets are $22-$52. To purchase tickets or for more information, call 703-218-6500 or 800-955-5566, or visit www.wolftrap.org.
Japanese Folk Concert. Washington Toko Koto Society plays a repertoire of 17th-century koto music and modern music using traditional Japanese instruments. 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.
Live Music. Singer/songwriter Alex Nackman performs at Jammin' Java at 8 p.m. Tickets are $8. For more information, call 703-255-1566. Jammin' Java is located at 127 Maple Ave. E., Vienna.
Pajamas and Popcorn. Bring a favorite blanket for a family movie night. Call ahead to get list of featured films. Popcorn provided. All ages, 7 p.m., at Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. Call 703-757-8560.
Renee Brachfeld. 10:30 a.m. Stories and songs from the Jewish tradition woven together by music and juggling. All ages. At Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library, 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church. Free. To register, call 888-621-2230 or visit www. nextbook.org.
<cal1>Friday/July 2
<cal2>Bacilos with special guest Cabas. 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.
<cal1>Saturday/July 3
<cal2>Shaggy with special guest Morgan Heritage. 3 p.m., at Wolf Trap Center for the Performing Arts, Vienna. Lawn tickets are $25. 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.
Used Book Sale. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sponsored by the Friends of the Tysons-Pimmit Library. At Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library, 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church. For more information, call 703-790-8088.
In the Cool of the Day -- Colonial Summer Evening Event. 4:30-7:30 p.m., at the Claude Moore Colonial Farm, 6310 Georgetown Pike, McLean. Join the Claude Moore Colonial Farm family as they complete their end-of-day work before settling down for a bit of 18th century amusement. Play a game, join in the local news and gossip, or sit back, relax and enjoy a story or two. Farm opens its gates after hours only twice yearly. $3 adults; $2 children 3-12 and senior citizens. Weather permitting.
<cal1>Sunday/July 4
<cal2>Annual Fireworks hosted by the McLean Community Center. 6 p.m., Langley High School, 6520 Georgetown Pike, McLean. Rain date is July 5. Admission and parking are free; donations are welcome. Singer Amanda Roberts, The Retrospect Band and the Capital Focus Jazz Band perform. For more information, contact Sabrina Anwah, 703-790-0123.
<cal1>Tuesday/July 6
<cal2>"An Evening with Lyle Lovett." 8 p.m., at Wolf Trap Center for the Performing Arts, Vienna. Lawn tickets are $25. 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.
<cal1>Wednesday/July 7
<cal2>"ABBA — The Music," a tribute to the ‘70s supergroup, is performed at 8 p.m., at Wolf Trap Center for the Performing Arts, Vienna. Lawn tickets are $22, 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.
Mothers First – Great Falls is dedicated to supporting women who have chosen to interrupt careers to raise their children at home. Meetings are July 7 and 21 at 10 a.m., at the Great Falls Library. Call 703-827-5922, or visit www.mothersfirst.org.
Preschool Sing-Along. Sing songs with Miss Belle. No registration is required. Ages 1-5 with adult, 10:30 a.m., at Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. Call 703-757-8560.
Fishy Friends. Underwater stories and activities. Ages 3-5 with adult, 10:30 a.m., at Dolley Madison Library, 1244 Oak Ridge Ave., McLean. Call 703-356-0770.
What's the Matter? 2 p.m. Learn some chemistry and what causes fizz, foam and flash. Ages 6-12. Presented by the Maryland Science Center. Sponsored by the Friends of the Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library. At Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library, 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church. Call 703-790-8088.
Garden Sprouts — Splash Party. Wednesday, July 7, 1-1:45 p.m.; Thursday, July 8, 10-10:45 a.m.; Saturday, July 10, 10-10:45 a.m. For children 3-5. Wear a bathing suit and bring a towel and come for fun water games. Learn why water helps gardens grow. Green Spring Gardens Park, Alexandria, 703-642-5173. $5.
<cal1>Thursday/July 8
<cal2>"Broadway and Beyond." Marvin Hamlisch conducts the National Symphony Orchestra, with vocalist Linda Eder. 8:15 p.m., at Wolf Trap Center for the Performing Arts, Vienna. Tickets are $18-$38. To purchase tickets or for more information, call 703-218-6500 or 800-955-5566, or visit www.wolftrap.org.
Caribbean Music. Jambulay, a Caribbean festival band, performs at 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.
Magician Joe Romano. Popular books brought to life through the art of illusion. Sponsored by the Friends of the George Mason Regional Library. Ages 6-12, 7 p.m., at Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. Call 703-757-8560.
<cal1>Friday/July 9
<cal2>"The Ninth on the Ninth." José Serebrier conducts the National Symphony Orchestra, with the Choral Arts Society of Washington. 8:15 p.m., at Wolf Trap Center for the Performing Arts, Vienna. Tickets are $18-$38. To purchase tickets or for more information, call 703-218-6500 or 800-955-5566, or visit www.wolftrap.org.
Toddler Time — Really Cool Reptiles. Friday, July 9, 10:30-11:15 a.m., at Riverbend Nature Center, 703-750-9018. Toddlers 2-3 can hear a story, meet live animals and create a scaly friend. Prepaid reservations required. $5.
Island Hopping Kayak Tour. Friday, July 9, and Saturday, July 10, 9 a.m.-noon. No previous experience needed. Kayaks provided; one person per kayak; maximum 10 people. Prepaid reservations required. Canceled in case of inclement weather or hazardous river conditions. Participants must be 13 or older. $39.
<cal1>Saturday/July 10
<cal2>"Tcheers for Tchaikovsky!" Emil de Cou conducts the National Symphony Orchestra. Program features music from "Swan Lake" and the "1812 Overture." 8:15 p.m., at Wolf Trap Center for the Performing Arts, Vienna. Tickets are $18-$38. To purchase tickets or for more information, call 703-218-6500 or 800-955-5566, or visit www.wolftrap.org.
National Trails Day Service Project. 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., rain or shine, at Riverbend Park. Come for a day of trail restoration at Riverbend Park along the Potomac Heritage Trail. Volunteers will relocate an eroding 100-yard section of trail along the Potomac to higher ground. Work includes a variety of tasks, from clearing brush to stone construction. Tools will be provided, but volunteers with pruning shears, shovels or other trail tools are invited to bring them. Groups and families are welcome, but no pets. Register by calling 703-379-9400.
Children's Victorian Dress-Up Tea. Saturday, July 10, 1-3 p.m., at the Historic Green Spring, Alexandria, 703-941-7987. Children 5 and up can pretend and learn how to be "very proper" Victorians. Practice by having an old-fashioned high tea. Be sure to wear favorite "dress-up clothes." $22.
<cal1>Sunday/July 11
<cal2>Ross Nickerson Band performs traditional and contemporary bluegrass music as part of the McLean Community Center's Summer Sunday Concerts in the Park. 3 p.m. Free. McLean Central Park is located at the intersection of Old Dominion Drive and Dolley Madison Boulevard. Call 703-790-0123, TTY 703-827-8255, or visit www.mcleancenter.org.
Cowboy Junkies, Shawn Colvin. 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.
Cartoon Johnny and Mark and Geoff perform as part of the Concerts on the Green. 6-8 p.m., Great Falls Village Centre, at the corner of Georgetown Pike and Walker Road, Great Falls. Bring a picnic, chairs and blankets. Free to the public. For more information, call Helene Teel at 703-759-2485.
<cal1>Monday/July 12
<cal2>Preschool Storytime. Share stories, songs and fun. No registration is required. Ages 1-5 with adult, 10:30 a.m., at Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. Call 703-757-8560.
Solve-a-Mystery Workshop. 2 p.m. Ages 8-11. Sponsored by the Friends of the Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library. At Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library, 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church. For more information, call 703-790-8088.
<cal1>Tuesday/July 13
<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.
Mothers First – Vienna/McLean is dedicated to supporting women who have chosen to interrupt careers to raise their children at home. Meetings are July 13 and 27, at 10:15 a.m., at the Patrick Henry Library, Vienna. Call 703-827-5922 or visit www.mothersfirst.org.
What's the Matter? Learn some chemistry and what causes fizz, foam and flash. Presented by the Maryland Science Center. Sponsored by the Friends of the Dolley Madison Library. Ages 6-12, 2 p.m., at Dolley Madison Library, 1244 Oak Ridge Ave., McLean. Call 703-356-0770.