<cal1>Friday/April 1
<cal2>Circus. Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus performs at 10:30 a.m., and 7:30 p.m., at the George Mason University Patriot Center, 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax. Tickets are $12-$80, 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.
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.
Live Performance. The Claremont Trio performs at 8 p.m., at The Barns at Wolf Trap, 1635 Trap Road, Vienna. Tickets are $30, and can be purchased by calling 703-218-6500 or online at www.wolftrap.org.
Concert. The Brindley Brothers perform at 7:30 p.m., at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave., E., Vienna. Tickets are $10. They are joined by Bill Deasy and Anthony Fiacco. For more, call 703-255-1566 or visit www.jamminjava.com.
<cal1>Saturday/April 2
<cal2>Circus. Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus performs at 11:30 a.m., 3:30 p.m., and 7:30 p.m., at the George Mason University Patriot Center, 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax. Tickets are $12-$80, 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.
Pancake Breakfast. The Vienna Volunteer Fire Department hosts a pancake breakfast from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., at the Faith Baptist Church, 301 Center St., S., Vienna. Menu includes pancakes, sausage, juice and coffee. Cost is $5 for adults, $2 for children ages 2 to 9 and free for children younger than 2. Proceeds to benefit the VVFD's ongoing capital campaign to raise money for improvements to the fire house. For more information, call 703-938-2678 or visit www.vvfd.org.
Jam Session. John Eaton performs at 7:30 p.m., at The Barns at Wolf Trap, 1635 Trap Road, Vienna. Tickets are $25. 703-218-6500 or visit www.wolftrap.org.
Used Book Sale. The Friends of Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library hosts a used book sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the library, 7584 Leesburg Pike. Call 703-790-8088.
Rummage Sale. The Vienna Relay for Life team sponsors a rummage sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Lakevale Estates Clubhouse, located at the intersection of Oak Valley Drive and Newton Street in Vienna. Proceeds to benefit the fund-raising effort for the American Cancer Society. For more, visit www.viennarelay.org.
Live Show. The Brindley Brothers perform at 7:30 p.m., at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave., E., Vienna. Tickets are $10. They are joined by Kate Gaffney and The Misadventure. For more, call 703-255-1566 or visit www.jamminjava.com.
<cal1>Sunday/April 3
<cal2>Circus. Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus performs at 1:30 p.m., and 5:30 p.m., at the George Mason University Patriot Center, 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax. Tickets are $12-$80, 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.
Children's Show. Farmer Jason performs at 2 p.m., at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave., E., Vienna. Tickets are $5. For more, visit www.jamminjava.com or call 703-255-1566.
Improv Show. Screaming Puppets perform at 6 p.m., at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave., E., Vienna. Tickets are $10 for adults, $7 for children and seniors. For more, visit www.jamminjava.com or call 703-255-1566.
Live Music. Jason Ringenberg and Clare Burson perform at 8 p.m., at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave., E., Vienna. Tickets are $10. For more, visit www.jamminjava.com or call 703-255-1566.
<cal1>Monday/April 4
<cal2>Albright Memoir. Borders at Tysons Corner hosts the former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright at 7:30 p.m., as she discusses her memoir. Borders at Tysons is located at 8027 Leesburg Pike, Vienna. Call 703-556-7766.
Open Mic. Jammin' Java presents Open Mic hosted by David Cotton, from 7-9 p.m. Free. For more, call 703-255-1566 or visit www.jamminjava.com. Jammin' Java is located at 227 Maple Ave., E., Vienna.
Electronic Mondays. Jammin' Java presents Chillout Lounge Nights from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Cost is free before 10 p.m., $5 thereafter. For more, call 703-255-1566 or visit www.jamminjava.com. Jammin' Java is located at 227 Maple Ave., E., Vienna.
<cal1>Tuesday/April 5
<cal2>Children's Books. Best-selling author Patrick Carman talks with children about the first book in his “Land of Elyon” fantasy series, at 7 p.m., at Borders at Tysons Corner, 8027 Leesburg Pike, Vienna. Call 703-556-7766.
Live Show. Laura Tsaggaris, Jule Lloyd and Leah Morgan perform at 7:30 p.m., at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave., E., Vienna. Tickets are $8. For more, visit www.jamminjava.com or call 703-255-1566.
<cal1>Wednesday/April 6
<cal2>Blues Performance. Ann Rabson from Saffire — The Uppity Blues Women, performs at 8 p.m., at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave., E., Vienna. Tickets are $15. For more, visit www.jamminjava.com or call 703-255-1566.
<cal1>Thursday/April 7
<cal2>Concert. The Nighthawks, a blues and roots rock quartet, perform 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.
Theater Presentation. Kilmer Middle School presents Charles Dickens’ “Oliver Twist,” at 7 p.m., at 8100 Wolftrap Road, Vienna. Tickets are $5, and can be purchased by contacting Kitty Beckhard at KBVienna@aol.com. Tickets are also available at the door.
Live Show. Citizen Cope performs at 8 p.m., at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave., E., Vienna. Tickets are $15 in advance, $18 at the door. For more, call 703-255-1566 or visit www.jamminjava.com.
<cal1>Friday/April 8
<cal2>Live Performance. Duran Duran performs at 8 p.m., at the George Mason University Patriot Center, 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax. Tickets are $42.50 -$65, and can be purchased by calling 703-573-SEAT or online at www.tickets.com. For more information, visit www.patriotcenter.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.
Live Show. Livingston Taylor 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.
Navy Band. The Navy Band performs at 7:30 p.m., at James Madison High School, 500 James Madison Drive, Vienna. Free. For more, call 202-433-2525 or visit www.navyband.navy.mil.
Theater Presentation. Kilmer Middle School presents Charles Dickens’ “Oliver Twist,” at 7 p.m., at 8100 Wolftrap Road, Vienna. Tickets are $5, and can be purchased by contacting Kitty Beckhard at KBVienna@aol.com. Tickets are also available at the door.
Musical Performance. Groovelily performs at 8 p.m., at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave., E., Vienna. The group is joined by Paul and Storm. Tickets are $15. For more, call 703-255-1566 or visit www.jamminjava.com.
<cal1>Saturday/April 9
<cal2>Live Show. Mercy Me performs at 7:30 p.m., at the George Mason University Patriot Center. Joining Mercy Me are Jeremy Camp, The Afters and Monk & Neagle. Tickets are $15 -$35, plus applicable service charges, and can be purchased by calling 703-573-SEAT or online at www.ticketmaster.com. The Patriot Center is located at 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax. For more information, visit www.patriotcenter.com.
Trunk Show. The Vienna Art Society Gallery hosts the annual Trunk Show, a sidewalk art show, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the gallery, 513 Maple Ave. W., Vienna. Light refreshments served. For more, call 703-319-3971.
Dinner & Dancing. Equality Fairfax hosts its 2nd Annual Spring Dinner & Dance from 6 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., at the Holiday Inn, Tysons Corner/McLean. Evening features hors d'oeuvres with cash bar, sit-down dinner and dancing. Tickets are $35 members/$32 non-members. Dance-only tickets also available. Visit www.EqualityFairfax.org or call 703-255-1552. Equality Fairfax is a not-for-profit, social and advocacy organization serving the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community of Fairfax County.
Theater Presentation. Kilmer Middle School presents Charles Dickens’ “Oliver Twist,” at 7 p.m., at 8100 Wolftrap Road, Vienna. Tickets are $5, and can be purchased by contacting Kitty Beckhard at KBVienna@aol.com. Tickets are also available at the door.
Musical Performance. Carrie Newcomer performs at 7 p.m., at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave., E., Vienna. Tickets are $15. For more, visit www.jamminjava.com or call 703-255-1566.
Musical Circus. Gandalf Murphy and the Slambovian Circus of Dreams perform at 9:30 p.m., at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave., E., Vienna. Tickets are $15. For more, call 703-255-1566 or visit www.jamminjava.com.
<cal1>Sunday/April 10
<cal2>Gala/Auction. GoodDogz hosts its inaugural Gala and Silent Auction from 6-9 p.m., at Maggiano's Little Italy Restaurant, 2001 International Drive. Event includes heavy hors' de oeuvres, open bar, celebrity guests and silent auction. Dress is black and white, classy. Black-tie optional. Cost $75 per person; $120 per couple. Proceeds to support the efforts of dog rescue organizations and help keep homeless dogs out of shelters. www.gooddogz.org/events/gala.htm or 571-233-4557.
<cal1>Monday/April 11
<cal2>Live Show. Jim Brickman, a New Age pianist, performs at 8 p.m., at The Barns at Wolf Trap, 1635 Trap Road, Vienna. Tickets are $35. 703-218-6500 or visit www.wolftrap.org.
Dead Rises. James Starrs, a law and forensic sciences professor at George Washington University, discusses some of his most celebrated cases, including the exhumation of Jesse James' body at 7:30 p.m., at Borders at Tysons, 8027 Leesburg Pike, Vienna. Call 703-556-7766.
<cal1>Tuesday/April 12
<cal2>Classical Performance. Jim Brickman performs at 8 p.m., at The Barns at Wolf Trap, 1635 Trap Road, Vienna. Tickets are $35. 703-218-6500 or visit www.wolftrap.org.
Live Show. Jez Lowe performs at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave., E., Vienna. For more call 703-255-1566 or visit www.jamminjava.com.
<cal1>Wednesday/April 13
<cal2>Live Show. Jim Brickman performs at 8 p.m., at The Barns at Wolf Trap, 1635 Trap Road, Vienna. Tickets are $35. 703-218-6500 or visit www.wolftrap.org.
Women Empowerment. Women's advocate Martha Burk discusses gender discrimination in the workplace and what can be done to end it at 7:30 p.m., at Borders at Tysons Corner, 8027 Leesburg Pike, Vienna. Call 703-556-7766.
<cal1>Thursday/April 14
<cal2>Live Show. A cappella quartet, The Bobs, perform 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.
<cal1>Friday/April 15
<cal2>Live Music. The Bobs perform 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.
Daffodil Show. The Washington Daffodil Society 2005 Daffodil Show takes place from 2:30-9 p.m., at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 11902 Lawyers
Road, Reston. Free. Call 703-273-8641 or e-mail wbill@bellatlantic.net.
Talent Show. Club Phoenix Teen Center hosts a talent show for middle school students at 6 p.m., at the center, 120 Cherry St., S.E., Vienna. A panel of judges will award prizes to the winner. Admission is $4 for adults, $3 for students/seniors. For more, call 703-255-6360.
<cal1>Saturday/April 16
<cal2>Comedy Show. New York's own Chicago City Limits performs at 7:30 p.m., at The Barns at Wolf Trap, 1635 Trap Road, Vienna. Tickets are $20. 703-218-6500 or visit www.wolftrap.org.
Daffodil Show. The Washington Daffodil Society 2005 Daffodil Show takes place from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 11902 Lawyers Road, Reston. Free. Call 703-273-8641 or e-mail wbill@bellatlantic.net.
Open House. The Northern Virginia Model Railroaders Inc., hosts an open house from 1-5 p.m., at the historic Washington & Old Dominion Railroad station, 231 Dominion Road, Vienna. Come and see the action on Northern Virginia's largest fixed operating "HO" scale model railroad. Free admission, but free will donations are gratefully accepted. Visit www.nvmr.org or call 703-938-5157.