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<cal1>Wednesday/June 30
<cal2>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.wolio featuring Chad from Dispatch and The Casual Fiasco. 8 p.m., at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. $12. Tickets can be pre-purchased by calling 703-255-1566 x8.
Reptile World. Meet a variety of live, large, colorful and gentle reptiles from all over the world. Age 6-12. 2:30 p.m., at Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library, 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church. Call to register 703-790-8088.
Storytelling. Ready, Set, Go. Gold medal stories and songs with Barbara Effron. 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 Fairfax City Regional Library.
Clothes Fair. The Giving Closet hosts a Summer Clothes Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Dunn Loring Park. Clothing is provided free of charge to those in need. Dunn Loring Park is located off Gallows Road, by the Dunn Loring Metro. For more information call 703-242-2129.
Story Time. Borders-Tysons Corner presents Wednesday Morning Storytime at 10 a.m. Staff will read stories and lead sing alongs. For more information, call 703-556-7766. Borders-Tysons Corner is located at 8027 Leesburg Pike, Vienna.
<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 Tokyo 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.
Renee Brachfeld. Stories and songs from the Jewish tradition woven together by music and juggling. Performance begins at 10:30 a.m. Presented by Nextbook Metro, Washington, D.C. Free. Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library, 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church. Call to register 703-790-8088.
Storytelling. Storytime Picnic. Stories and activities. Bring your 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 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.
<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.
Live Music. Jammin' Java presents the semi-acoustic performance of Bill Kirchen. Show begins at 8 p.m. and tickets are $15 in advanced. For more information or to pre-order tickets, call 703-255-1566, ext. 8. Jammin' Java is located at 227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna.
Vocal Performance. The U.S. Army Chorus performs 8 p.m., at Vienna Presbyterian Church. The Chorus will perform a variety of tunes, including pop, Broadway, folk and classical music. The Church is located at 124 Park St., N.E., Vienna. For more information, call 703-938-9050.
<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.
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.
Used Book Sale. A special selection by the Friends of the Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library. 10-4 p.m., at Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library, 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church. Call to register 703-790-8088.
Concert. Rock group Quogue performs at Jammin' Java at 8 p.m. Tickets are $8. For more information, call 703-255-1566, or visit www.jamminjava.com.
<cal1>Sunday/July 4
<cal2>July 4th Celebration. The Town of Vienna's annual July 4th celebration begins at noon on the grounds of the Vienna Community Center. Admission is free. The rain date for fireworks only is Monday, July 5. Afternoon activities from noon to 5 p.m., include arts and crafts vendors, food and drink for sale, live music, children's games and entertainment, an antique and classic car show, and more. The Vienna Community Band performs at 8 p.m., preceding the fireworks display at 9:15 p.m. For more information, call the Vienna Parks and Recreation Department at 703-255-6360.
<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.
Magician Joe Romano. Popular books brought to life through the art of illusion. For children ages 6-12. 7 p.m., at Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Ave. E., in Vienna. To register, call 703-938-0405.
Musical Tribute. Jammin' Java presents Tom Petty Tribute Night. Show begins at 8 p.m., and tickets are $8. For more information, call 703-255-1566.
<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.
What's the Matter? Learn some chemistry and what causes fizz, foam and flash. Presented by the Maryland Science Center 10:30 a.m., at Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library, 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church. Call to register 703-790-8088.
Live Music. Charlotte Kendrick, and Regan and Greg Naughton perform at Jammin' Java at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased by calling 703-255-1566. Jammin' Java is located at 227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna.
<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 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.
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.
Exhibit Opening. Historic Vienna Inc. hosts the exhibit opening of "Vienna Remembered: Civil War Scenes & The Freeman Family History" from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the exhibit room at the Freeman House, 131 Church St., N.E. The exhibit is on display through October. For more information and directions, call 703-938-5187.
Live Music. Fingerstyle guitarist Pierre Bensusan performs at Jammin' Java at 8 p.m. Tickets are $17 in advanced and $20 at the door. To pre-order tickets or for more information, call 703-255-1566. Jammin' Java is located at 227 Maple Ave., E. Vienna.
<cal1>Friday/July 9
<cal2>'The 9th 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.
Live Music. The Ordinary Way Performs at Jammin' Java at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10. 703-255-1566. Jammin' Java is located at 227 Maple Ave., E. Vienna.
<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.
Live Music. American roots band GrooveQuest performs at Neighbors Restaurant from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Free. Neighbors is located at 262 Cedar Lane, Vienna. For more information call 703-698-8010.
Benefit Show. Cerulean Groove performs a benefit show at Jammin' Java at 8 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Alexandria Animal Welfare League. Tickets are $10 in advanced and $12 at the door. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.jamminjava.com.
<cal1>Sunday/July 11
<cal2>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.
Live Music. Singers/Songwriters Susan Greenbaum and Julie Clark perform at Jammin' Java at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10. For more information or for tickets call 703-255-1566.