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<<cal1>Thursday/Oct. 14
<cal2>Live Music. Jane Monheit performs at 8 p.m., at The Barns at Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts, as part of the Cabaret Series. Tickets are $25. For more information or for tickets, call 703-218-6500. The Barns is located at 1645 Trap Road, Vienna.
Book Discussion. Susan Isaacs, an essayist, screenwriter and author of nine best-selling books, discusses her latest novel, "Any Place I Hang My Hat," at 7:30 p.m., at Borders at Tysons Corner, 8027 Leesburg Pike, Vienna. For more information, call 703-556-7766.
Tiny Tots. Stories for Little Ones at 10:30 a.m. at Patrick Henry Library. Stories and activities for children ages birth to 5 years. Patrick Henry Library is located at 101 Maple Ave., E., Vienna. For more information, call 703-938-0405.
<cal1>Friday/Oct. 15
<cal2>Live Music. Stephen Kellogg and the Sixers perform at Jammin' Java. They are joined by Pete Schmidt. Tickets are $12 in advanced and $15 at the door. For more information, call 703-255-1566. Jammin' Java is located at 227 Maple Ave., E., Vienna.
Theatrical Performance. The Vienna Theatre Company presents "Pack of Lies" at 8 p.m., at the Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St., S.E. Tickets are $9 general admission and $8 for students and seniors ages 65 and older. For more information, call 703-255-6360.
Founder's Day Celebration. Eugenia Zukerman performs with the award-winning Jacques Thiband String Trio at 8 p.m., at The Barns at Wolf Trap. Show celebrates the 10th year of The Discovery Series. Tickets are $35. For more information or for tickets, call 703-218-6500. The Barns is located at 1645 Trap Road, Vienna.
Opera Performance. George Mason University Center for the Arts presents Virginia Opera's "Turandot," at 8 p.m., at the Concert Hall. Tickets are $44-$84. For more information or for tickets, call 703-218-6500 or visit www.gmu.edu/cfa.
Art Sale. The third annual art exhibit and sale, featuring six local artists, takes place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Historic Pleasant Grove Church. Free admission. For more information, call 703-938-8104 or 703-938-8539. The Historic Pleasant Grove Church is located at 8641 Lewisnville Road, McLean.
Gala Event. The Panama Foundation celebrates the closing of Hispanic Heritage Month with a gala at 7:30 p.m. at the Tysons Marriott Hotel. The Gala will raise funds to assist other non-profit organizations in Washington, D.C. and Panama. Event includes music by "Zenizza All Stars" and Discoteque Internationale, a special presentation of GRUFOL-PAWA folkloric ballet, a raffle for round-trip tickets to Panama or Central America, and more. Tickets are $75 per person. For more information, call 703-582-6654.
Ski Clinic. Jeannie Thoren sponsors a Women's Ski Clinic at 5:30 p.m., at Ski Chalet in Tysons Corner. Free. Learn about developments in women's ski equipment and how they can improve skiing. To RSVP, call 703-761-3040 or send an e-mail to ThinkSnow@skichalet.com. Ski Chalet is located at 8338 Leesburg Pike.
<cal1>Saturday/Oct. 16
<cal2>Live Music. Jammin' Java presents an evening with Christine Kane. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased by calling 703-255-1566. Jammin' Java is located at 227 Maple Ave., E., Vienna.
Theatrical Performance. The Vienna Theatre Company presents "Pack of Lies" at 8 p.m., at the Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St., S.E. Tickets are $9 general admission and $8 for students and seniors ages 65 and older. For more information, call 703-255-6360.
Live Show. GrooveQuest performs from 9 p.m.-1 a.m., at Neighbors Restaurant, 262 Cedar Lane, Vienna. For more information, call 703-698-8010 or visit www.groovequestproject.com.
Musical Performance. Noel Paul Stookey of Peter, Paul and Mary performs at The Barns at Wolf Trap to benefit Wolf Trap's education programs. Show starts at 7:30 p.m., and tickets are $25. For more information or for tickets, call 703-218-6500. The Barns is located at 1645 Trap Road, Vienna.
Art Sale. The third annual art exhibit and sale, featuring six local artists, takes place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Historic Pleasant Grove Church. Free admission. For more information, call 703-938-8104 or 703-938-8539. The Historic Pleasant Grove Church is located at 8641 Lewisnville Road, McLean.
Fall Tour. Meadowlark Botanical Gardens sponsor an early fall tour at 10 a.m. Gardens Chief Horticulturist Doris Rodriguez gathers tips on fall flowering bulbs, perennials and shrubs. Free, but reservations are recommended. For more information, call 703-255-3631. Meadowlark Botanical Gardens is located at 9750 Meadowlark Gardens Court, Vienna.
Card Show. A Baseball and Sports Card Show takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Tysons Corner Holiday Inn, 1960 Chain Bridge Road. Admission is $3. Special autograph session with Washington Redskins' Billy Kilmer and Chris Hanburger at noon. For more information, call 301-990-4929.
<cal1>Sunday/Oct. 17
<cal2>Live Music. The Mammals perform 7 p.m., at Jammin' Java. Tickets are $10 in advanced, $12 at the door. For more information, call 703-255-1566. Jammin' Java is located at 227 Maple Ave., E., Vienna.
Musical Performance. Noel Paul Stookey of Peter, Paul and Mary, performs at The Barns at Wolf Trap to benefit Wolf Trap's education programs. Show starts at 3 p.m., and tickets are $15. For more information or for tickets, call 703-218-6500. The Barns is located at 1645 Trap Road, Vienna.
Opera Performance. George Mason University Center for the Arts presents Virginia Opera's "Turandot" at 2 p.m., at the Concert Hall. Tickets are $44-$84. For more information or for tickets, call 703-218-6500 or visit www.gmu.edu/cfa.
Art Sale. The third annual art exhibit and sale, featuring six local artists, takes place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Historic Pleasant Grove Church. Free admission. For more information, call 703-938-8104 or 703-938-8539. The Historic Pleasant Grove Church is located at 8641 Lewisnville Road, McLean.
Live Show. Music from Oberlin at Oakton opens its fourth season at 7:30 p.m., at the Sanctuary of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Fairfax, 2709 Hunter Mill Road, Oakton. Free. For more information, call 703-893-9072.
Crab Feast. The Merrifield Lions Club sponsors its annual all-you-can-eat crab feast fund-raiser from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., at the Dunn Loring Fire Department, 2128 Gallows Road. Advanced tickets are $26 for adults, $12 for children ages 5-11 or $192 for a table of eight. Adult tickets at the door are $28. Proceeds to support Lions activities, including providing eye glasses, supporting eye-disease research and screening for eye and hearing disorders. For more information, call 703-527-6030 or visit www.erols.com/markarm.
<cal1>Monday/Oct. 18
<cal2>Open Mic, hosted by Kris Ohleth, takes place at 7:30 p.m., at Jammin' Java. For more information, call 703-255-1566. Jammin' Java is located at 227 Maple Ave., E., Vienna.
Music Performance. George Mason University Center for the Arts presents the GMU Band and Wind Symphony at 8 p.m., in the concert hall. Featured conductor is John Casagrande. Tickets are $7 for adults, $5 for students/seniors. For more information or for tickets visit www.tickets.com or call 703-218-6500 or 703-993-8888.
Art Exhibition. The George Mason University Center for the Arts presents Data Bodies, multimedia installations by Simone Paterson. Exhibit is open through Nov. 4, at the Fine Arts Gallery. Free. For more information, visit www.gmu.edu/cfa.
GMU Band and Wind Symphony. George Mason University Center for the Arts presents the GMU Band and Wind Symphony at 8 p.m., in the concert hall. Featured conductor is John Casagrande. Tickets are $7 for adults, $5 for students/seniors. For more information or for tickets visit www.tickets.com or call 703-218-6500 or 703-993-8888.
Tulip Campaign. FEAST, a group of Richmond-based conceptual artists, presents "The Tulip Campaign," at George Mason University's Johnson Center Gallery. "The Tulip Campaign" includes recent photographic work from the group's trademarked Installation Destination Format. Exhibit open through Nov. 4.
<cal1>Tuesday/Oct. 19
<cal2>Live Music. Chava Alberstein performs at 8 p.m. at The Barns at Wolf Trap. Tickets are $25. For more information or for tickets, call 703-218-6500. The Barns is located at 1645 Trap Road, Vienna.
Books for Little Ones. Patrick Henry Library presents "Choosing Books for Little Ones," at 10:30 a.m. Ages discussed are newborn to 5 years. Patrick Henry Library is located at 101 Maple Ave., E., Vienna. For more information, call 703-938-0405.
<cal1>Wednesday/Oct. 20
<cal2>Live Music. Steve Poltz performs at Jammin' Java. Tickets are $12 in advanced and $15 at the door. For more information, call 703-255-1566. Jammin' Java is located at 227 Maple Ave., E., Vienna.
Nemo on Ice. Disney on Ice presents Disney/Pixar's "Finding Nemo" at 7 p.m., at the George Mason University Patriot Center. Tickets are $15-$60 and are available at all Ticketmaster outlets and the Patriot Center box office. For more information, visit www.patriotcenter.com. For tickets call 703-573-SEAT or 202-397-SEAT.
Musical Performance. Chava Alberstein performs at 8 p.m., at The Barns at Wolf Trap. Tickets are $25. For more information or for tickets, call 703-218-6500. The Barns is located at 1645 Trap Road, Vienna.
Wonderful Ones. Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library presents story time and activities at 11 a.m., for children ages 10-23 months, accompanied by an adult. To register, call 703-790-8088. Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library is located at 7584 Leesburg Pike.
Book Discussion. R.A. Salvatore, a young adult sci-fi/fantasy author, talks about "The Two Swords," the final entry in his Hunter's Blades trilogy, at 7:30 p.m., at the Borders at Tysons Corner, 8027 Leesburg Pike, Vienna. For more information, call 703-556-7766.
Tales for Twos. Stories and activities at 10:30 a.m., at Patrick Henry Library. Open to 2-year-olds, with an adult. To register, call 703-938-0405. Patrick Henry Library is located at 101 Maple Ave., E., Vienna.
Coffee Talk. Jammin' Java hosts Conversation Café at 7 p.m. Topic of discussion is "Is it under-employment or over-education." Jammin' Java is located at 227 Maple Ave., E., Vienna. For more information, call 703-554-9595 or visit www.conversationcafe.org.
<cal1>Thursday/Oct. 21
<cal2>Live Music. Enjoy the Irish sounds of DANU at Jammin' Java. Tickets are $15, and can be purchased by calling 703-255-1566. Jammin' Java is located at 227 Maple Ave., E., Vienna.
Nemo on Ice. Disney on Ice presents Disney/Pixar's "Finding Nemo" at 7 p.m., at the George Mason University Patriot Center. Tickets are $15-$60 and are available at all Ticketmaster outlets and the Patriot Center box office. For more information, visit www.patriotcenter.com. For tickets call 703-573-SEAT or 202-397-SEAT.
Live Show. Martin Barre, the lead guitarist from Jethro Tull, joins Willy Porter in a performance at The Barns at Wolf Trap. Show starts at 8 p.m., and tickets are $18. For more information or for tickets, call 703-218-6500. The Barns is located at 1645 Trap Road, Vienna.
Theatrical Performance. The GMU Players present "The Ideal Husband," at 8 p.m., at George Mason University's Harris Theater. Tickets are $10 for adults, $7 for students and seniors. For more information, call 703-218-6500 or visit www.gmu.edu/cfa.
Silly Stories. Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library presents stories and activities at 11 a.m., for children ages 3-5, accompanied by an adult. To register, call 703-790-8088. Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library is located at 7584 Leesburg Pike.
Lap-time Tales. Stories and activities at 10:30 a.m., at Patrick Henry Library. Open to ages 13-23 months, with an adult. To register, call 703-938-0405. Patrick Henry Library is located at 101 Maple Ave., E., Vienna.
<cal1>Friday/Oct. 22
<cal2>Live Music. Pop/rock group Grey Eye Glances performs at Jammin' Java. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased by calling 703-255-1566. Jammin' Java is located at 227 Maple Ave., E., Vienna.
Theatrical Performance. The Vienna Theatre Company presents "Pack of Lies" at 8 p.m., at the Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St., S.E. Tickets are $9 general admission and $8 for students and seniors ages 65 and older. For more information, call 703-255-6360.
Nemo on Ice. Disney on Ice presents Disney/Pixar's "Finding Nemo" at 10:30 a.m., and then again at 7:30 p.m., at the George Mason University Patriot Center. Tickets are $15-$60 and are available at all Ticketmaster outlets and the Patriot Center box office. For more information, visit www.patriotcenter.com. For tickets call 703-573-SEAT or 202-397-SEAT.
Live Show. The Barns at Wolf Trap presents An Evening with Leon Redbone at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20. For more information or for tickets, call 703-218-6500. The Barns is located at 1645 Trap Road, Vienna.
Live Performance. The GMU Players present "The Ideal Husband," at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., at George Mason University's Harris Theater. Tickets are $10 for adults, $7 for students and seniors. For more information, call 703-218-6500 or visit www.gmu.edu/cfa.
Orchestra Performance. George Mason University Center for the Arts presents the St. Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra at 8 p.m., at the Concert Hall. Tickets are $25-$50. For more information or for tickets, call 703-218-6500 or www.gmu.edu/cfa.
<cal1>Saturday/Oct. 23
<cal2>Theatrical Performance. The Vienna Theatre Company presents "Pack of Lies" at 8 p.m., at the Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St., S.E. Tickets are $9 general admission and $8 for students and seniors ages 65 and older. For more information, call 703-255-6360.
Nemo on Ice. Disney on Ice presents Disney/Pixar's "Finding Nemo" at 11:30 a.m., 3:30 p.m. and then again at 7:30 p.m. at the George Mason University Patriot Center. Tickets are $15-$60 and are available at all Ticketmaster outlets and the Patriot Center box office. For more information, visit www.patriotcenter.com. For tickets call 703-573-SEAT or 202-397-SEAT.
Live Performance. The GMU Players present "The Ideal Husband," at 8 p.m., at the Harris Theater. Tickets are $10 for adults, $7 for students and seniors. For more information, call 703-218-6500 or visit www.gmu.edu/cfa.
Orchestra Show. George Mason University Center for the Arts presents the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra at 8 p.m., at the Concert Call. Tickets are $30 to $50. For more information or for tickets, call 703-218-6500 or www.gmu.edu/cfa.
Monster Madness. Bob Brown's silly monster marionettes provide not-so-scary fun for all ages at Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library. Activities begin at 2 p.m. To register, call 703-790-8088. Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library is located at 7584 Leesburg Pike.
Book Sale. Used Book Sale takes place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Unity of Fairfax Church, 2854 Hunter Mill Road, Oakton. For more information, call 703-938-6650.
Traveling Exhibit. The Loft Gallery presents, 'The Loft Gallery Takes It On the Road," at the Vienna Art Center, 115 Pleasant St., Vienna. The exhibition includes original watercolors, oils, alkyds, glass and acrylics, and is open through Nov. 12. For more information, call 703-319-3971.
<cal1>Sunday/Oct. 24
<cal2>Live Music. Jammin' Java presents The Trouble with Sweeney and The Color Bars at 7 p.m. Tickets are $8 and can be purchased by calling 703-255-1566. Jammin' Java is located at 227 Maple Ave., E., Vienna.
Theatrical Performance. The Vienna Theatre Company presents "Pack of Lies" at 2 p.m., at the Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St., S.E. Tickets are $9 general admission and $8 for students and seniors ages 65 and older. For more information, call 703-255-6360.
Nemo on Ice. Disney on Ice presents Disney/Pixar's "Finding Nemo" at 1:30 p.m., and again at 5:30 p.m., at the George Mason University Patriot Center. Tickets are $15-$60 and are available at all Ticketmaster outlets and the Patriot Center box office. For more information, visit www.patriotcenter.com. For tickets call 703-573-SEAT or 202-397-SEAT.
Live Show. The GMU Players present "The Ideal Husband," at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., at George Mason University's Harris Theater. Tickets are $10 for adults, $7 for students and seniors. For more information, call 703-218-6500 or visit www.gmu.edu/cfa.
Blues Music. The George Mason University Center for the Arts presents Dr. John and His Band Celebrating the Blues at 7 p.m., at the Concert Hall. Tickets are $17-$34. For more information, call 703-218-6500 or visit www.gmu.edu/cfa.