<cal1>Wednesday/May 5
<cal2>Theater of the First Amendment Presents. 7:30 p.m., at Old Town Hall in Fairfax. Free. 703-993-2195; www.gmu.edu/cfa/tfa.
Shelter Fund-Raiser. Bailey's Crossroads Community Shelter has partnered with Whole Foods Market in Vienna and area businesses to sponsor "5 percent Day" from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Five percent of the day's sales at Whole Foods, 143 Maple St. E, Vienna, will be donated to Bailey's Shelter. Throughout the day, experts from Shu-Mei Facial Beauty, Fairfax Massage Associates, Fairfax Acupuncture and Lawrence the Magician of Magic Up Close are going to be on hand to provide a variety of free services. For more information, call 703-820-7621, ext. 218.
<cal1>Thursday/May 6
<cal2>Folk musician John McCutcheon performs at 8 p.m., at The Barns of Wolf Trap. Tickets are $16. For more information, call 703-218-6500 or visit www.wolftrap.org.
'Gypsy.' G.C. Marshall High School, Leesburg Pike, Falls Church presents the musical "Gypsy" at 7:30 p.m. Call 703-714-5454, ext. 1770 for details.
Personal Histories. A symposium for people interested in documenting their personal histories for themselves and future generations is at 10 a.m., at the Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St., S.E. Keynote speaker Robert W. Middlemiss discusses what it takes to write an exciting and interesting memoir. Participants are asked to bring stories about their own writing experiences or interest in writing. Fee is $5, and participants must bring a bag lunch. Beverages are provided. For details call the Vienna Parks and Recreation Department at 703-255-6360.
Fairfax Academy Showcase, 7:30 p.m., at Fairfax High School in Fairfax. Free. 703-219-2226.
'The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940,' 7:30 p.m., at Woodson High School.
'Around the World, Across the Centuries.' Join storyteller Noa Baum as she explores the varieties of Jewish experience. 7:30 p.m., at the Patrick Henry Public Library, 101 Maple Ave. E., Vienna, by Nextbook Metro Washington, D.C. For more information, call 703-938-0405 or 888-621-2230.
Live Music. Teitur with Griffen House at Jammin' Java, 237 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. Tickets are $10. For more information, call 703-255-1566.
<cal1>Friday/May 7
<cal2>An Evening of Vocal Magic. Soprano Jennifer Aylmer and pianist Kim Pensinger Witman perform at 8 p.m., at The Barns of Wolf Trap, as part of the 2003-2004 Discovery Series. Tickets are $25. For more information, call 703-218-6500 or visit www.wolftrap.org.
Live Music. Bruce Davies, "The Troubadour from Scotland." 7:30 p.m., at The Church of the Good Shepherd, 2351 Hunter Mill Road, Vienna. Tickets $12.
Broadway Musical. The Vienna Theatre Company presents the Broadway musical "Evita," at the Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St., S.E. The performance begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are $9 general admission and $8 for students and senior citizens (65 and older), available at the Community Center. For more information, call the Vienna Parks and Recreation Department at 703-255-6360.
'Gypsy.' G.C. Marshall High School, Leesburg Pike, Falls Church presents the musical "Gypsy" at 7:30 p.m. Call 703-714-5454, ext. 1770 for details.
Local musician Andy Zipf performs songs from his latest release, "I Stole the Morning Sun," 7:30 p.m., at Borders at Tysons Corner, 8027 Leesburg Pike, Vienna. For more information call 703-556-7766.
Bog Wanderers, Ceili Band. 7:30 p.m., at Old Town Hall in Fairfax. Admission: $10 adults; children under 12 free. 703-978-8265.
'The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940.' 7:30 p.m., at W.T. Woodson High School in Fairfax. Admission: $5 pre-sale and seniors; $7 at the door. For information and pre-sales over phone until 24 hours before at 703-503-4759.
Live Music. Brent Palmer performs solo 8 p.m., at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna, Palmer is touring in support of his June release of "Stabilize." Tickets are $12. For more information, call 703-255-1566.
<cal1>Saturday/May 8
<cal2>'Women's Conference. The second annual A Day for Every Woman Conference meets 9 a.m.-4 p.m., at the Tysons Westpark Hotel in Tysons Corner. The event includes workshops, pampering, shopping, a fashion show and more. Call 703-737-6640 or visit www.adayforeverywoman.com/register.htm to register.
Book Festival. The Fairfax County Public Library Foundation celebrates the 10th annual Capital Book Festival, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at the Fairfax County Government Center. Free. Celebrity authors will be on hand for workshops, autographed book sales and children's activities. For more information, call 703-467-3000 or visit www.fclpfoundation.org.
Broadway Musical. The Vienna Theatre Company presents the Broadway musical "Evita," at the Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St., S.E. The performance begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are $9 general admission and $8 for students and senior citizens (65 and older), available at the Community Center. For more information, call the Vienna Parks and Recreation Department at 703-255-6360.
'Gypsy.' G.C. Marshall High School, Leesburg Pike, Falls Church presents the musical "Gypsy" at 7:30 p.m. Call 703-714-5454, ext. 1770 for details.
Fairfax Choral Society Youth Chorus 'Songs of the Stage,' 7 p.m., at Providence Presbyterian Church in Fairfax. Admission: $12 adults; $10 seniors; $8 students. For more information, call 703-642-3277 or visit www.fairfaxchoralsociety.org.
Iona in Concert, Irish music, 7:30 p.m., at Old Town Hall in Fairfax. Admission: $10 adults. 703-978-8265.
'The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940.' 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., at W.T. Woodson High School in Fairfax. Admission: $5 pre-sale and seniors; $7 at the door. For information and pre-sales over phone until 24 hours before at 703-503-4759.
'Spotlight on Pops,' City of Fairfax Band, 8 p.m., at Fairfax High School. Admission: $10 adults; $5 seniors (60+) and students. For more information, call 703-757-0220 or www.fairfaxband.org.
DAR Museum Tour. Freedom Hill Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution is taking a guided tour of the DAR Museum. To carpool, meet at the Dolley Madison library in McLean by 9:20 a.m. The tour begins at 10 a.m. at the museum. For membership information, call 703-356-2370 or visit www.users.erols.com/denwards/.
Live Music. Shane Hines and Michael Mcdermott for an evening of pop/rock at Jammin' Java, 237 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. Tickets are $10. For more information, call 703-255-1566.
Home Tour. The Southeast Vienna Home Tour Association sponsors its third annual Southeast Vienna Home Tour. This self-guided tour begins at 1 p.m., rain or shine. Fee is a minimum $20 donation per person, no children under 12. Tickets on sale from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at each of the five homes the day of the tour. Houses on exhibit are: 851 Shady Drive, S.E., 234 Moore Ave., S.E.; 707 Glyndon St., S.E.; 512 Center St., S.; and 706 Spring St., S.E. Proceeds benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Cunningham Park Elementary School and Vienna Elementary School. For more information call 703-281-1054.
<cal1>Sunday/May 9
<cal2>'Gypsy.' G.C. Marshall High School, Leesburg Pike, Falls Church presents the musical "Gypsy" at 3 p.m. Call 703-714-5454, ext. 1770 for details.
The Four Tops. 8 p.m., at the Center for the Arts at George Mason University in Fairfax. Tickets are $42, $34, $21. Call 703-993-2787.
'The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940.' 7:30 p.m., at W.T. Woodson High School in Fairfax. Admission: $5 pre-sale and seniors; $7 at the door. For information and pre-sales over phone until 24 hours before at 703-503-4759.
Author Event. Michael Hetzer, Moscow Times founder and author of "No More Handprints," reads from his book and helps kids create a handprint keepsake for Mom at 2 p.m., at Borders at Tysons Corner, 8027 Leesburg Pike, Vienna. Children 12 and younger may enter Hetzer’s "Don’t Tell Mom!" Contest by bringing a brief essay (one page or less) to the event on something he/she does that drives Mom crazy. The name of the grand prize winner, who is selected from among all area entrants, becomes a featured character in Hetzer’s next book. Call 703-556-7766 for more details.
Improv Comedy. Screaming Puppets perform 6 p.m., at Jammin' Java, 237 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. Tickets are $10, and $7 for children and seniors. For more information, call 703-255-1566.
<cal1>Monday/May 10
<cal2>Trusts Seminar. "What to Feed a Living Trust," a free seminar on trusts, begins at 10 a.m., at the Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St., S.E. David Hoffman presents topics such as Virginia trust law, funding your trust, trusts and mortgages, and trusts and the IRS. For more, call the Vienna Parks and Recreation Department at 703-255-6360.
Open Mic Night. 7:30 p.m., at Jammin' Java, 237 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. Free. For more information, call 703-255-1566.
<cal1>Tuesday/May 11
<cal2>Live Music. John Renbourn and Jacqui Mcshee for an evening of British folk music at Jammin' Java, 237 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. Tickets are $15. For more information, call 703-255-1566.
<cal1>Wednesday/May 12
<cal2>Natural Life Hike. The Vienna Parks and Recreation Department sponsors a hike from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Pohick Bay Regional Park. Naturalist Keith Tomlinson will guide the group through the marshlands that surrounds the bay, where wading birds, eagles, native wildflowers and shrubs can be seen. Cost is $12 for Town of Vienna residents and $15 for out-of-town participants. Participants are responsible for their own transportation to the park, which is located in Lorton off Route 95. For information, call 703-255-6360.
'Teddy Bear Tea.' 10:30 a.m., at Tysons-Pimmit Regional Public Library, 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church. Parents and toddlers, come participate in stories and activities. For more information, call 703-709-8088.
Economic Summit. Potomac Valley Bank sponsors the Northern Virginia Economic Summit at 1:15 p.m., at the Sheraton Premiere at Tysons Corner. Featured presenters include Dr. Stephen S. Fuller, director of the Center for Regional Analysis at George Mason University and Dr. Roger Stough, director of the Mason Enterprise Center at George Mason University.
Live Music. The Mammals, with special guest The Wiyos, at Jammin' Java, 237 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. Tickets are $10. For more information, call 703-255-1566.
<cal1>Thursday/ May 13
<cal2>Job Fair. Northern Virginia Community College hosts its fifth annual Virginia Employment Commission Career Fair at 10 a.m. More than 40 employers are expected to participate. In addition to the traditional face-to-face meetings between employers and applicants, participants can visit www.VAEmploy.com/careerfair to register, post their resumes and see which employers are attending the fair. Northern Virginia Community College is located at 8133 Little River Turnpike, Annandale. For more details, visit www.vaemploy.com/careerfair.
Stories for all Ages. 10:30 a.m., at the Patrick Henry Public Library, 101 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. For more information, call 703-938-0405.
Dynamic Walking Tour. The Vienna Parks and Recreation Department sponsors a Dynamic Walking course at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens on Thursday, May 13, Thursday, May 20 and Thursday, May 27 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Participants will learn dynamic walking techniques, dynamic body exercises and how to use a pedometer. Cost for all three sessions is $12 for Town of Vienna residents and $15 for out-of-town participants. For more information call 703-255-6360.
Luncheon Meeting. The Newcomers Club of Vienna and Friends host a luncheon meeting on at 12 p.m., at the Marco Polo Restaurant, Vienna. The event is open to residents who are interested in making new friends, recent retirees or those who want to participate in new activities. Guest speaker is Gary Crawford, executive director of Ford's Theatre Association. He will discuss the Ford's theater history and programs. For more information, call 703-938-3505 or 703-560-4437.
Live Music. Join Andy Waldeck and Thao Nguyen for an evening of acoustic rock at Jammin' Java, 237 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. Tickets are $8. For more information, call 703-255-1566.
<cal1>Friday/May 14
<cal2>Broadway Musical. The Vienna Theatre Company presents the Broadway musical "Evita," at the Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St., S.E. The performance begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are $9 general admission and $8 for students and senior citizens (65 and older), available at the Community Center. For more information, call the Vienna Parks and Recreation Department at 703-255-6360.
‘Time Keeps on Slippin.’ Fairfax Academy Dance Concert. 7:30 p.m., at Fairfax High School. Admission: $8 adults; $6 students. 703-219-2226.
Live Music. Robbie Schaeffer's cd release show with Mike Clem opening at Jammin' Java, 237 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. Tickets are $15. For more information, call 703-255-1566.
<cal1>Saturday/May 15
<cal2>Broadway Musical. The Vienna Theatre Company presents the Broadway musical "Evita," at the Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St., S.E. The performance begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are $9 general admission and $8 for students and senior citizens (65 and older), available at the Community Center. For more information, call the Vienna Parks and Recreation Department at 703-255-6360.
Adoption Fair. Couples interested in adoption or facing fertility challenges are invited to attend "Road to Resolution 2004 — Adoption and Infertility Conference and Consumer Fair" hosted by the Washington, D.C. area chapter of RESOLVE, the National Infertility Association. The event takes place 9 a.m.-5 p.m., at the Ernst Community Cultural Center, Northern Virginia Community College, 8333 Little River Turnpike, Annandale. The event is $50 per person or $70 per couple for RESOLVE members, and $110 for individuals and $130 for non-member couples. Exhibit space is also available. Register online at www.resolvedc.org or call 202-362-5555.
‘Time Keeps on Slippin.’ Fairfax Academy Dance Concert. 7:30 p.m., at Fairfax High School. Admission: $8 adults; $6 students. 703-219-2226.
Yard Sale. The Auxiliary to the Vienna Volunteer Fire Department sponsors a yard sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the fire department parking lot, 14932 Kamputa Drive, Centreville. To reserve a space or for details call 703-818-0555.
Kids 5K. The Young Adult ministry at McLean Bible Church, Tysons Corner hosts a community-wide 5K Run for the Kids at 9 a.m., at the Nottoway Park, Vienna. Proceeds from the race benefits Soaring Over Seven Summer Adventure Camp, a four-week summer enrichment program for children with special needs. Participants are asked to raise a minimum $100 entrance fee to run. Individual and corporate summer camp sponsorships are available. For more information or to register online, visit www.frontline.com or call 703-770-4393.
Stories for All Ages. 10:30 a.m., at the Patrick Henry Public Library, 101 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. For more information, call 703-938-0405.
InterAct Story Theatre presents "Glusgabi and the Wind Eagle," a Native American story, 2 p.m., at Tysons-Pimmit Regional Public Library, 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church. For more information, call 703-709-8088.
Horticulturist Laurie Short teaches workshop participants how to fill a moss-covered basket with a variety of foliage and flowering plants 10 a.m., at NVRPA's Meadowlark Botanical Gardens Horticulture Building, 9750 Meadowlark Gardens Court, Vienna. The fee is $30, which will cover materials and supplies. Reservations are required; call 703-255-3631.
Live Music. Robbie Schaeffer's cd release show at Jammin' Java, 237 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. Tickets are $15. For more information, call 703-255-1566.
<cal1>Sunday/May 16
<cal2>Keyboard Conversations with Jeffrey Siegel: "Bach and the Virtuosos - Liszt, Rachmaninoff and Busoni." Siegel will discuss and perform Bach's "Italian Concerto" as well as showpieces by Rachmaninoff, Liszt and Busoni based on specific works by Bach. 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.
Live Music. The Michael Fath Group for an evening of jazz/rock fusion 7 p.m., at Jammin' Java, at 237 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. Tickets are $15. For more information, call 703-255-1566.