<cal1>Friday/March 11
<cal2>Family Skating. The Vienna Community Center hosts Family Skate Night from 6:30-8 p.m., at the center, 120 Cherry St., S.E., Vienna. Admission is $1 per child and 50 cents for participating adults. Participants are asked to bring their own skates and safety equipment, and adults must stay with their children. For more information, call 703-255-6360.
Cello Concert. Russian cellist and composer Nina Kotova performs at 8 p.m., at The Barns at Wolf Trap, 1635 Trap Road, Vienna. Tickets are $30. 703-218-6500 or visit www.wolftrap.org.
Live Show. Singer/songwriter Mary Ann Redmond performs at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave., E., Vienna. Tickets are $12. 703-255-1566 or visit www.jamminjava.com.
<cal1>Saturday/March 12
<cal2>Live Performance. The Vienna Choral Society presents "Peace—Quiet," at 7:30 p.m., at Vienna Baptist Church, 541 Marshall Road, S.W., Vienna. Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the door for adults; $10 in advance, $12 at the door for students/seniors; and $25 for a family ticket. For tickets or more information, visit www.viennachoralsociety.org.
Casino Benefit. The Vienna-Tysons Regional Chamber of Commerce presents a luau-themed casino benefit from 7 p.m. to midnight at the Westwood Country Club, 800 Maple Ave., E. Tickets are $60 per person. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 703-281-1333.
Open House. The Northern Virginia Model Railroaders, Inc. sponsors an Open House from 1-5 p.m., at the historic Washington & Old Dominion Railroad, 231 Dominion Road, Vienna. Free, but cash or check donations are gratefully accepted at the door. For more information, call 703-938-5157, send an e-mail to nvmrinc@hotmail.com or visit www.nvmr.org.
Pop/Rock Performance. The Getaway Car performs at 8 p.m., at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave., E., Vienna. They are joined by Lucy Woodward and JJ Appleton. Tickets are $10. 703-255-1566 or visit www.jamminjava.com
Concert Performance. Voce Chamber Singers present "Lean on Me! Singing in the Presence of Fear," at 8 p.m., at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Fairfax, 2709 Hunter Mill Road, Oakton. Admission is $18 for adults, $13 for seniors and $5 for students in advance, $20 for adults, $15 for seniors and $7 for students at the door. 703-277-7772.
<cal1>Sunday/March 13
<cal2>Political Parody. Capitol Steps, a comedic satire troupe, perform at 4 p.m., at James Madison High School, 2500 James Madison Drive, Vienna. Tickets are $25. Proceeds of the event to benefit Madison’s 2005 All-Night Graduation Celebration. For more information or for tickets, call 703-255-3798 or visit www.fcps.edu/MadisonHS for mailing information. Tickets, if still available, also will be sold
at the door the afternoon of the performance.
Jazz Show. John Novello performs at 7 p.m., at Jammin' Java. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door. For tickets and more information, call Jammin' Java at 703-255-1566 or visit www.jamminjava.com. Jammin' Java is located at 227 Maple Ave., E., Vienna.
Scottish Fiddle. Alasdair Fraser performs with Natalie Haas at 7:30 p.m., at The Barns at Wolf Trap, 1635 Trap Road, Vienna. Tickets are $18. 703-218-6500 or visit www.wolftrap.org.
Improvisational Comedy. The Screaming Puppets perform at 6 p.m., at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave., E., Vienna. Tickets are $10 for adults, $7 for students and seniors. 703-255-1566 or visit www.jamminjava.com.
<cal1>Monday/March 14
<cal2>Live Music. Danny Aiello performs Sinatra-inspired tunes at 8 p.m., at The Barns at Wolf Trap, 1635 Trap Road, Vienna. Tickets are $30. 703-218-6500 or visit www.wolftrap.org.
Open Mic Night. David Cotton hosts Open Mic from 7-9 p.m., at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave., E., Vienna. Free. 703-555-1566 or visit www.jamminjava.com.
Electronic Mondays. Jammin' Java hosts Electronic Mondays from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., featuring area DJs. 703-255-1566 or visit www.jamminjava.com.
<cal1>Tuesday/March 15
<cal2>Floral Design. Five Hills Garden Club of Vienna presents a Floral Design Event at 9:30 a.m., at International Town and Country Club, Fairfax. The program features Jane Godshalk, a frequent exhibitor at the Philadelphia Flower Show who also won a silver medal at the 2004 Chelsea Flower Show in London, England. Tickets are $28. For tickets or more information, call Barbara Petersen at 703-591-1158.
Celtic Rock. Enter the Haggis performs at 8 p.m., at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave., E., Vienna. They are joined by Scythian. Tickets are $8. 703-255-1566 or visit www.jamminjava.com.
Bookcrossing Meetup. Meet other local Northern Virginia BookCrossers at 7:30 p.m., to discuss good books and the best places to leave and find books "in the wild." Visit http://bookcrossing.meetup.com/72/.
<cal1>Wednesday/March 16
<cal2>Live Show. Slipknot performs at 7 p.m., at the George Mason University Patriot Center, 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax. They are joined by Shadows Fall and No Warning. Tickets are $35, plus applicable service charges, and can be purchased by calling 703-573-SEAT or online at www.ticketmaster.com. For more information, visit www.patriotcenter.com.
Concert. Brazilian pianist Eliane Elias performs at 8 p.m., at The Barns at Wolf Trap, 1635 Trap Road, Vienna. Tickets are $20. 703-218-6500 or visit www.wolftrap.org.
Live Music. Bobby Houck from the Blue Dogs performs at 8 p.m., the Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave., E., Vienna. Tickets are $10. 703-227-1566 or visit www.jamminjava.com.
Tales for Twos. Patrick Henry Library presents stories and activities at 10:30 a.m. Open to ages 24 to 35 months, with an adult. 703-938-0405. Patrick Henry Library is located at 101 Maple Ave., E., Vienna.
Wonderful Ones. Stories and rhymes at 11 a.m., at Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library. Open to ages 10-23 months, with an adult. 703-790-8088. Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library is located at 7584 Leesburg Pike.
<cal1>Thursday/March 17
<cal2>Live Show. Jonathan Edwards, with special guest Leah Morgan, performs at 8 p.m., at The Barns at Wolf Trap, 1635 Trap Road, Vienna. Tickets are $20. 703-218-6500 or visit www.wolftrap.org.
Irish Music. Tinsmith performs in a special St. Patrick's Day Show at 8 p.m., at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave., E., Vienna. Tickets are $10. 703-255-1566 or visit www.jamminjava.com.
Lap time Tales. Patrick Henry Library presents stories and activities at 10:30 a.m. Open to ages 13 to 23 months. 703-938-0405. Patrick Henry Library is located at 101 Maple Ave., E., Vienna.
<cal1>Friday/March 18
<cal2>Basketball Event. The Harlem Globetrotters perform at 7:30 p.m., at the George Mason University Patriot Center, 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax. Tickets are $15.30-$101.50, plus applicable charges, and can be purchased by calling 703-573-SEAT or online at www.ticketmaster.com. For more information, visit www.patriotcenter.com.
Live Performance. The Kennedys perform at 8 p.m., at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave., W., Vienna. Tickets are $15, and can be purchased by calling 703-255-1566 or online at www.jamminjava.com.
Family Skating. The Vienna Community Center hosts Family Skate Night from 6:30-8 p.m., at the center, 120 Cherry St., S.E., Vienna. Admission is $1 per child and 50 cents for participating adults. Participants are asked to bring their own skates and safety equipment, and adults must stay with their children. For more information, call 703-255-6360.
Mid-century Pop. Susan Werner performs at 8 p.m., at The Barns at Wolf Trap, 1635 Trap Road, Vienna. Tickets are $18. 703-218-6500 or visit www.wolftrap.org.
<cal1>Saturday/March 19
<cal2>Basketball Event. The Harlem Globetrotters perform at 7:30 p.m., at the George Mason University Patriot Center, 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax. Tickets are $15.30-$101.50, plus applicable charges, and can be purchased by calling 703-573-SEAT or online at www.ticketmaster.com. For more information, visit www.patriotcenter.com.
Photo Exhibit. The Vienna Parks and Recreation Department hosts its annual Amateur Photography Contest and Exhibit, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St., S.E., Vienna. For more information, call 703-255-6360.
Musical Performance. Speidel, Goodrich, Goggin and Lille perform at 7:30 p.m., at The Barns at Wolf Trap, 1635 Trap Road, Vienna. Tickets are $18. 703-218-6500 or visit www.wolftrap.org.
CD Release Show. Christopher Williams performs at 7 p.m., at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave., E., Vienna. Tickets are $12. 703-255-1566 or visit www.jamminjava.com.
Live Show. Jubeus performs at 9:30 p.m., at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave., E., Vienna. Tickets are $8. 703-255-1566.
Yo-yo Fun. Learn fun yo-yo tricks from professional Dick Stohr at 3 p.m., at the Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library. Materials available for purchase at the program. Open to ages 6-12. 703-790-8088. Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library is located at 7584 Leesburg Pike.
Easter Breakfast. The Rainforest Cafe in Tysons Corner hosts a holiday breakfast with the Easter Bunny from 8:30-10:30 a.m. Cost is $9.99 for participants 13 and older, $7.99 for ages 4 to 12 and free for children 3 years and younger. Call 703-821-1900.
<cal1>Sunday/March 20
<cal2>Live Music. Speidel, Goodrich, Goggin and Lille perform at 3 p.m., at The Barns at Wolf Trap, 1635 Trap Road, Vienna. Tickets are $18. 703-218-6500 or visit www.wolftrap.org.
Live Music. The Mill Run Dulcimer Band performs from 2-4 p.m., at Colvin Run Mill, 10017 Colvin Run Road. Donations appreciated. 703-759-2771.