<lst>To have community events listed free in the Springfield Connection, mail to 7913 Westpark Drive, McLean, VA 22102, e-mail Jon Whiten at springfield@connectionnewspapers.com or fax to 703-917-0991. Deadline is two weeks prior to the date of the event. Photos/artwork encouraged. Call 703-917-6422.
<cal1>Thursday/July 21
<cal2>Concert. The Just Jazz Septet performs at 8 p.m., at the Veterans Amphitheater, 10455 Armstrong St., Fairfax. Free. Participants are asked to bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating. For more, call 703-385-7858 or visit www.fairfaxva.gov.
Activities and Stories. "Stories From the Jungle" are read at 10:30 a.m., at Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. For children 3-5 with an adult. For more, call 703-293-6227.
Bingo & Buddies. Bingo the Clown and her friends entertain with magic and fun at 10:30 a.m., at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. For children 2-6 with adult. For more, call 703-644-7333.
Thursday Night Movie. A movie is shown at 6:30 p.m., at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. For ages 12-18. For more, call 703-644-7333.
Movies Under the Moon. A free outdoor screening of "Ray" begins at 8:30 p.m., on the George Mason University campus, Fairfax. Bring a blanket or low chair. Dinner from local restaurants is available beginning at 6:30 p.m. Proceeds benefit Inova Hospital and Special Love. For more, visit www.moviesunderthemoon.org.
<cal1>Friday/July 22
<cal2>Live Show. Jaxx Concert Hall and Nightclub presents American Metal Blast 2005 with W.A.S.P., L.A. Guns and Stephen Pearcy at 7 p.m. Tickets are $30. For more, visit www.jaxxroxx.com. Jaxx is located at 6355 Rolling Road, West Springfield.
Concert. Kingstowne Towne Center presents Capital Focus Jazz Band at 7:30 p.m. Free. For more, call 703-922-9514. Kingstowne Towne Center is located at 5955 Kingstowne Blvd., Franconia.
Live Music. Lake Accotink Park presents Mariachi Los Amigos at 7:30 p.m. Free. For more, call 703-425-9300. Lake Accotink Park is located at 7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfield.
Live Concert. Royal Lake Park presents Project Natale at 7:30 p.m. Free. For more, call 703-425-9300. Royal Lake Park is located at 5344 Gainsborough Drive, Fairfax.
Musical Performance. Colouring Lesson plays at TT Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. For more, call 703-591-9292 or visit www.ttreynolds.com.
Friday Flicks. A lunchtime movie is shown at 12 p.m., at Kings Park Community Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. For children 1-5 with adult. For more, call 703-978-5600.
Books & Movies. Spend an afternoon at the movies and decide which is better, the film or the book at 2 p.m., at Richard Byrd Community Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. Popcorn provided. All ages. For more, call 703-451-8055.
Movies Under the Moon. A free outdoor screening of "Ghostbusters" begins at 8:30 p.m., on the George Mason University campus, Fairfax. Bring a blanket or low chair. Dinner from local restaurants is available beginning at 6:30 p.m. Proceeds benefit Inova Hospital and Special Love. For more, visit www.moviesunderthemoon.org.
Concert. Colouring Lesson and Owen Brown play at TT. Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. For more, call 703-591-9292 or visit www.ttreynolds.com.
Canoe the Marsh at Lake Accotink. Canoe trip into some of the wildlife locales in Northern Virginia, led by a naturalist, 6-8 p.m., at Hidden Pond Nature Center. Ages 8 and over. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Cost is $10 per person. For more, call 703-451-9588.
<cal1>Saturday/July 23
<cal2>Live Show. Fairfax Corner presents the Chris Polk Band from 5-8 p.m., as part of its free summer concert series in the Fountain Plaza located outside the cinemas. For more, call 703-631-7529.
Concert. Burke Lake presents OTO Brass Quintet at 10 a.m., weather permitting. For more, call 703-323-6601. Burke Lake is located at 7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Station.
Benefit Show. TT Reynolds hosts the Starlite Foundation benefit. For more, call 703-591-9292 or visit www.ttreynolds.com. TT Reynolds is located at 10414 Main St., Fairfax.
Learn About Beetles. Hidden Pond Nature Center presents all you need to know about beetles at 10:15 a.m. All ages. Hidden Pond is located at 8511 Greeley Blvd., Springfield. For more call 703-451-9588.
One-Man Show. The Social Justice Council at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Fairfax presents "Clarence Darrow: The Legend, The Man," a one-man show starring Gary L. Anderson, at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at the church, 2705 Hunter Mill Road, Oakton. Tickets are $15 ($10 for the matinee). For more, call 703-281-4230 or visit www.uucf.org.
Movies Under the Moon. A free outdoor screening of "Dirty Dancing" begins at 8:30 p.m., on the George Mason University campus, Fairfax. Bring a blanket or low chair. Dinner from local restaurants is available beginning at 6:30 p.m. Proceeds benefit Inova Hospital and Special Love. For more, visit www.moviesunderthemoon.org.
Hoe Down. The Elks Lodge hosts a Country-Western Hoe Down. From 3-6 p.m., there will be games and free food for kids under 12, dinner will be served from 6-7:30 p.m., and a country band will play from 8 p.m.-midnight. There is a $20 fee for adults for dinner. Elks Lodge #2188 is located at 8421 Arlington Blvd., Fairfax. For more, call 703-501-8796.
Concert. Echoboomers play at TT. Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. For more, call 703-591-9292 or visit www.ttreynolds.com.
Live Concert. Bret Michaels plays at 8 p.m. at Jaxx Concert Hall and Nightclub. Tickets are $28. For more, visit www.jaxxroxx.com. Jaxx is located at 6355 Rolling Road, West Springfield.
Full Moon Cruise. Cruise on Lake Accotink, with a tour of the park's history, a lesson on the local nocturnal night life and beverages, 8-9 p.m., at Lake Accotink Park. Cost is $5 per person, and reservations are required. For more, call 703-569-0285.
<cal1>Monday/July 25
<cal2>Puppet Show. "Cinderella" is performed at 2:30 p.m., at Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. All ages. For more, call 703-293-6227.
Crafty Teens. A duct tape workshop is at 3 p.m., at Kings Park Community Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. For ages 11-18. For more, call 703-978-5600.
Live Concert. W.A.S.P., Bucket, and Maddax play at 7:30 p.m. at Jaxx Concert Hall and Nightclub. Tickets are $22 in advance; $25 day of show. For more, visit www.jaxxroxx.com. Jaxx is located at 6355 Rolling Road, West Springfield.
<cal1>Tuesday/July 26
<cal2>Play Ball! Join Matt Christopher for games and crafts inspired by his sports books at 2 p.m., at Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. For children 6-12. For more, call 703-339-4610.
Book Discussion. A discussion of "Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha" by Roddy Doyle takes place at 7:30 p.m., at Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Adults only. No registration is required. For more, call 703-339-4610.
<cal1>Wednesday/July 27
<cal2>Concert. Lee District Nights presents salsa music by Pablo Antonio y La Firma at the Lee District Park Amphitheater, 6601 Telegraph Road, Franconia. For more, call 703-971-6262.
Tiny Tots. Fairfax Corner hosts "The Little Gym & Mr. Chad Sings" at 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., as part of the Little Tots Summer Fun Series in the Fountain Plaza located outside of the Fairfax Corner Cinemas. Free. For more, call 703-631-7529.
Story Time. "Summer Stories to Cool You Off!" are read at 10:30 a.m., at Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. For children 2-5 with an adult. For more, call 703-293-6227.
Stories and Activities. Meet live animals and learn about rain forests at 2:30 p.m., at Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. For children 6-12. For more, call 703-339-4610.
Writers Group. A workshop for those pursuing publication of short fiction, novels or writing scripts is at 7 p.m., at Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Adults only. For more, call 703-339-4610.
Magic Show. Magic is performed at 2:30 p.m., at Richard Byrd Community Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. For ages 6-12. For more, call 703-451-8055.
Dr. Gridlock. The New Neighbors League Club presents a discussion with Dr. Gridlock, the Washington Post columnist. A social hour begins at 11:00 am with lunch at noon. Cost of the luncheon is $25 per person. At the International Country Club, 13200 Lee Highway, Fairfax. For more, call 703-453-6116.
<cal1>Thursday/July 28
<cal2>Veggie Rock. The George Mason University Patriot Center presents the VeggieTales Rockin' Tour Live 2005 at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets are $14.50 to $26.50, and are available by calling 703-573-SEAT or online at www.ticketmaster.com. For more visit www.patriotcenter.com.
Concert. The City of Fairfax Band performs at 8 p.m., at the Veterans Amphitheater, 10455 Armstrong St., Fairfax. Free. Participants are asked to bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating. For more, call 703-385-7858 or visit www.fairfaxva.gov.
Theatre Performance. C.S. Lewis' "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" is performed at 7 p.m., at Kings Park Community Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. For children 6-12. For more, call 703-978-5600.
Book Discussion. "Calling All Guys." All-male book discussion group at 7:30 p.m., at Kings Park Community Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. For guys 11-16 with adult. For more, call 703-978-5600.
Brain Benders. Observe mind-boggling events with unexpected outcomes at 2 p.m., at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. For ages 6-12. For more, call 703-644-7333.
Thursday Night Movie. A movie will be shown at 6:30 p.m., at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. For ages 12-18. For more, call 703-644-7333.
<cal1>Friday/July 29
<cal2>Live Concert. Kingstowne Towne Center presents Rhodes Tavern Troubadours at 7:30 p.m. Free. For more, call 703-922-9514. Kingstowne Towne Center is located at 5955 Kingstowne Blvd., Franconia.
Live Concert. Lake Accotink Park presents Annandale Orchestra at 7:30 p.m. Free. For more, call 703-425-9300. Lake Accotink Park is located at 7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfield.
Live Concert. Royal Lake Park presents Lox and Vodka at 7:30 p.m. Free. For more, call 703-425-9300. Royal Lake Park is located at 5344 Gainsborough Drive, Fairfax.
Musical Performance. Running With Scissors, The Hint and Cobbler play at TT Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. For more, call 703-591-9292 or visit www.ttreynolds.com.
Live Concert. Vanilla Ice plays at 7:30 p.m. at Jaxx Concert Hall and Nightclub. Tickets are $20. For more, visit www.jaxxroxx.com. Jaxx is located at 6355 Rolling Road, West Springfield.
Beach Party. A jammin' beach party with live music and a parrot takes place at 10:30 a.m., at Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. All ages. For more, call 703-293-6227.
Friday Flicks. Lunchtime videos are shown at 11:30 a.m., at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. For children 2-6 with adult. For more, call 703-644-7333.
Concert. Running With Scissors, The Hint, and Cobbler play at TT. Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. For more, call 703-591-9292 or visit www.ttreynolds.com.
<cal1>Saturday/July 30
<cal2>Live Show. Fairfax Corner presents Bicycle Thieves from 5-8 p.m., as part of its free summer concert series in the Fountain Plaza located outside the cinemas. For more, call 703-631-7529.
Live Concert. Stuck in Kaos, Rev-Nine, St. Diablo, Bleed and Tapered Mind Perform at 6 p.m., at Jaxx Concert Hall and Nightclub, 6355 Rolling Road, West Springfield. Tickets are $10. For more, visit www.jaxxroxx.com.
Musical Performance. Burke Lake presents Paul Hadfield as the Funny Guy at 10 a.m., weather permitting. For more, call 703-323-6601. Burke Lake is located at 7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Station.
Concert. Wonderjack, Summer Rain and Tommy Rothman play at TT Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. For more, call 703-591-9292 or visit www.ttreynolds.com.
Fiesta Time! Celebration of Life in Latin America at 10:30 a.m., at Richard Byrd Community Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. All ages. For more, call 703-451-8055.
Live Concert. Wissin and Yandel, Cheka, Nina Sky and others perform at Reggaeton Festival Part II, at 7 p.m. at the Patriot Center, 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax. Tickets range from $48 to $78. For more, visit the box office, or call Ticketmaster at 703-573-SEAT.
Concert. Wonderjack and Summer Rain play at TT. Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. For more, call 703-591-9292 or visit www.ttreynolds.com.
Live Concert. Stuck in Kaos, Saint Diablo, and Bleed play at 6:15 p.m. at Jaxx Concert Hall and Nightclub. Tickets are $10. For more, visit www.jaxxroxx.com. Jaxx is located at 6355 Rolling Road, West Springfield.