<cal1>Wednesday/Aug. 9
<cal2>Open Mic. 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. at Jimmy's Old Town Tavern, 697 Spring St., Herndon. Visit www.jimmystavern.com.
The Miles. Rock. 8 p.m. at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna. Tickets: $10. 703-255-1566.
Chicago. 8 p.m. at Wolf Trap, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. Tickets: $42/$25. www.wolftrap.org.
<cal1>Thursday/Aug. 10
<cal2>Polynesian Dances. Hawaiian-style performance group Hoaloha will perform traditional luau songs and dances at Nottoway Park in Vienna at 7:30 p.m. Free.
Hootie & The Blowfish. 8 p.m. at Wolf Trap, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. Tickets: $36/$25. www.wolftrap.org.
Soren Bakken and Katy Devlin. Acoustic Indie Rock. Tavern on the Lake, Washington Square Plaza, Lake Anne, Reston. No Cover. 703-471-0121.
The Magic Kente Cloth. 11:15 a.m. at Wolf Trap's Children's Theatre-in-the-Woods, Washington Reflections Dance Company. Tickets are $5 for one show or $8 for both shows on the same day. 1-877- WOLFTRAP.
<cal1>Friday/Aug. 11
<cal2>The Blues Rangers. At Frying Pan Farm Park Visitors Center, 2739 West Ox Road, Herndon. Concert begins at 8 p.m., doors open at 7 p.m., general admission, tickets $5. 703-437-9101.
“Kids’ Night Out II." 6:30 p.m.-10 p.m., at the Reston Community Center, Lake Anne. Children ages 6-9 enjoy supervised group play time at the Reston Community Center. Parents can take some free time while their children play games, create arts and crafts, watch movies or feed the ducks on the lake. Snacks and drinks are provided during the evening. $10 for residents and employees in Small District 5, and $15 for nonresidents. 703-476-4500 or 800-828-1120 (TTY).
"Oliver." 7:30 p.m. at the Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St., Vienna. Tickets are $9 for adults, $8 for children and seniors. 703-255-6360.
"Blood Brothers." 8 p.m. New production by the Elden Street Players at the Industrial Strength Theatre, 269 Sunset Park Drive, Herndon. Tickets: $18 for adults, $15 students/seniors. 703-481-5930.
Shane Hines and the Trance. Rock. 8 p.m. at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna. Tickets: $10. Visit www.jamminjava.com.
The Irish Tenors. 8 p.m. at Wolf Trap, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. Tickets range from $52-$22. www.wolftrap.org.
The Magic Kente Cloth. 11:15 a.m. at Wolf Trap's Children's Theatre-in-the-Woods, Washington Reflections Dance Company. Tickets are $5 for one show or $8 for both shows on the same day. 1-877- WOLFTRAP.
<cal1>Saturday/Aug. 12
<cal2>Kayak Trip. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at Fountainhead Regional Park. The Northern Virginia Conservation Trust is hosting a kayak trip. Cost per person: $40 No experience required. Participants should bring hat, sunglasses, sunblock and water. NVCT provides boats, paddles and PFDs. Reservations required. Contact Whit Field to sign up: 703-354-5093 or wfield@nvct.org.
14th Annual Washington, D.C. Pen SuperShow. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Sheraton Premiere Hotel, 8661 Leesburg Pike, Vienna. The world’s largest show, over 200 exhibitors from the United States, Europe, Near East, Russia, Israel, South Africa and Asia show, sell, buy, trade vintage & new pens. 703-448-1234.
Make Homemade Ice Cream. 12 -4 p.m. at Colvin Run Mill Historic Site, 10017 Colvin Run Road, Great Falls. 703-759-2771.
"Babe: The Gallant Pig" at Starlight Cinema. Activities begin at 7:30 p.m. at Starlight Cinema, 5875 Trinity Parkway, Centreville. Games and activities for children start; film showings start at dark. Sponsored by Fairfax County Parks and Recreation and local businesses.
"Oliver." 7:30 p.m. at the Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St., Vienna. Tickets are $9 for adults, $8 for children and seniors. 703-255-6360.
"Blood Brothers." 8 p.m. New production by the Elden Street Players at the Industrial Strength Theatre, 269 Sunset Park Drive, Herndon. Tickets: $18 for adults, $15 students/seniors. 703-481-5930.
The Airmen of Note. U.S. Air Force Jazz Band. 7:30-10 p.m. at the Reston Town Center Pavilion, Reston. 703-912-4062.
Tempest. Celtic Rock. 9:30 p.m. at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. Tickets: $15. 703-255-1566.
Peter, Paul & Mary. 8 p.m. at Wolf Trap, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. Tickets: $38/$22. www.wolftrap.org.
The Magic Kente Cloth. 11:15 a.m. at Wolf Trap's Children's Theatre-in-the-Woods, Washington Reflections Dance Company. Tickets are $5 for one show or $8 for both shows on the same day. 1-877- WOLFTRAP.
Book-Signing. Doug Simms, author of "Woodley Park" will be at Borders Books & Music, 8027 Leesburg Pike in Vienna, 3-5 p.m. 703-556-7766.
<cal1>Sunday/Aug. 13
<cal2>14th Annual Washington, D.C. Pen SuperShow. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Sheraton Premiere Hotel, 8661 Leesburg Pike, Vienna. The world’s largest show, over 200 exhibitors from the United States, Europe, Near East, Russia, Israel, South Africa and Asia show, sell, buy, trade vintage & new pens. 703-448-1234.
Sunday Tea Dancers. 2:30-4:30 p.m. at the Reston Community Center, Hunters Woods. Professional dance instructor and DJ Michael Rye incorporate mini-lessons while dancers swing, fox-trot, cha-cha and waltz to oldies and modern dance. With a partner or alone. Door prizes and light refreshments will be served. No registration is required and admission is $3. 703-390-6157.
"Blood Brothers." 7 p.m. New production by the Elden Street Players at the Industrial Strength Theatre, 269 Sunset Park Drive, Herndon. Tickets: $18 for adults, $15 students/seniors. 703-481-5930.
Audie Blaylock & Redline. 7 p.m. at the Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 1090 Sterling Road, Herndon. Tickets: $12. 703-435-8377.
Acoustic Planet Tour Vol. II, featuring Bela Fleck & the Flecktones. 7 p.m. at Wolf Trap, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. Tickets: $38/$25. www.wolftrap.org.
<cal1>Monday/Aug. 14
<cal2>Open Mic. 7-10 p.m. at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna. Hosted by David Cotton. Free. Visit www.jamminjava.com.
<cal1>Tuesday/Aug. 15
<cal2>Open Mic. 7:30 p.m. at the Tortilla Factory, 648 Elden St., Herndon. Sponsored by the Reston/Herndon Folk Club. Visit www.restonherndonfolkclub.com.
Open Mic. 8-11 p.m. at Tavern on the Lake, Washington Square Plaza, Lake Anne, Reston. No Cover. 703-471-0121.
<cal1>Wednesday/Aug. 16
<cal2>Open Mic. 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. at Jimmy's Old Town Tavern, 697 Spring St., Herndon. Visit www.jimmystavern.com.
<cal1>Thursday/Aug. 17
<cal2>“Acrylic Painting.” 7-9 p.m. at Reston Community Center, Lake Anne. Lecture and discussion exposes the mystery surrounding the art of painting. $15 for residents and employees of Small District 5, and $25 for non-residents. 703-476-4500.
"Blood Brothers." 8 p.m. New production by the Elden Street Players at the Industrial Strength Theatre, 269 Sunset Park Drive, Herndon. Tickets: $18 for adults, $15 students/seniors. 703-481-5930.
Fairfax Symphony Brass Quintet. 2-3 p.m. at Colvin Run Mill. 10017 Colvin Run Road, Great Falls. 703-759-2771.
Eddie From Ohio. 8 p.m. at Wolf Trap, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. Tickets: $30/22. www.wolftrap.org.
<cal1>Friday/Aug. 18
<cal2>Annual Totally Trucks. 9:30-10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.-12 p.m. at the RA Central Services Facility, 12250 Sunset Hills Road, Reston. Trucks on display will include a dump truck, trash truck, back hoe, bobcat, and mowing tractor. Other organizations will also have trucks on hand. Each child will receive a truck coloring book and the first 250 kids one in each time slot will receive a “Totally Trucks” construction helmet. Reservations not required. All ages welcome to attend. FREE. 703-435-6577.
"Blood Brothers." 8 p.m. New production by the Elden Street Players at the Industrial Strength Theatre, 269 Sunset Park Drive, Herndon. Tickets: $18 for adults, $15 students/seniors. 703-481-5930.
"The Marriage of Figaro." 8 p.m. at Wolf Trap, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. Tickets range from $56-$18. www.wolftrap.org.
<cal1>Saturday/Aug. 19
<cal2>Civil War Returns to Sully Historic Site. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Sully Historic Site, 3601 Sully Road, Chantilly. Watch civilian reenactors recreate the daily experience of Northern Virginia during the Civil War. Skirmishes will occur with both cavalry and artillery. Tickets: $6, adults; $4, seniors and children. 703-437-1794.
"Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" at Starlight Cinema. Activities begin at 7:30 p.m. at Starlight Cinema, 5875 Trinity Parkway, Centreville. Games and activities for children start; film showings start at dark. Sponsored by Fairfax County Parks and Recreation and local businesses.
"Blood Brothers." 8 p.m. New production by the Elden Street Players at the Industrial Strength Theatre, 269 Sunset Park Drive, Herndon. Tickets: $18 for adults, $15 students/seniors. 703-481-5930.
Entrain. Island Rhythms. 7:30-10 p.m. at the Reston Town Center Pavilion, Reston. 703-912-4062.
"The Marriage of Figaro." 8 p.m. at Wolf Trap, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. Tickets range from $56-$18. www.wolftrap.org.
<cal1>Sunday/Aug. 20
<cal2>Civil War Returns to Sully Historic Site. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Sully Historic Site, 3601 Sully Road, Chantilly. Watch civilian reenactors recreate the daily experience of Northern Virginia during the Civil War. Skirmishes will occur with both cavalry and artillery. Tickets: $6, adults; $4, seniors and children. 703-437-1794.
Chris Isaak. 8 p.m. at Wolf Trap, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. Tickets: $40/$25. www.wolftrap.org.
<cal1>Monday/Aug. 21
<cal2>Open Mic. 7-10 p.m. at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna. Hosted by David Cotton. Free. Visit www.jamminjava.com.
<cal1>Tuesday/Aug. 22
<cal2>Open Mic. 7:30 p.m. at the Tortilla Factory, 648 Elden St., Herndon. Sponsored by the Reston/Herndon Folk Club. Visit www.restonherndonfolkclub.com.
Open Mic. 8-11 p.m. at Tavern on the Lake, Washington Square Plaza, Lake Anne, Reston. No Cover. 703-471-0121.
Lyle Lovett & His Large Band. 8 p.m. at Wolf Trap, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. Tickets: $40/$22. www.wolftrap.org.
<cal1>Wednesday/Aug. 23
<cal2>Open Mic. 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. at Jimmy's Old Town Tavern, 697 Spring St., Herndon. Visit www.jimmystavern.com.
Wee Play. 10 a.m. at the Herndon Senior Center, 873 Grace St., Herndon. Activities will include a circle time with stories, finger plays, puppets, and instruments, a craft project, playtime with the parachute and a snack. Children ages 20 months to 5 years with an adult are invited. Children $5., parents and seniors are free. Reservations for children are required. www.weeplayinfo.com
Steve Miller Band. 8 p.m. at Wolf Trap, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. Tickets: $42/$25. www.wolftrap.org.
<cal1>Thursday/Aug. 24
<cal2>Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers. 7 p.m. at Wolf Trap, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. Tickets: $40/$22. www.wolftrap.org.
<cal1>Saturday/Aug. 26
<cal2>Kayak Trip. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at Fountainhead Regional Park. The Northern Virginia Conservation Trust is hosting a kayak trip. Cost per person: $40 No experience required. Participants should bring hat, sunglasses, sunblock and water. NVCT provides boats, paddles and PFDs. Reservations required. Contact Whit Field to sign up: 703-354-5093 or wfield@nvct.org.
Make Homemade Ice Cream. 12 -4 p.m. at Colvin Run Mill Historic Site, 10017 Colvin Run Road, Great Falls. 703-759-2771.
"Men In Black" at Starlight Cinema. Activities begin at 7:30 p.m. at Starlight Cinema, 5875 Trinity Parkway, Centreville. Games and activities for children start; film showings start at dark. Sponsored by Fairfax County Parks and Recreation and local businesses.
The Legendary Orioles, The Jewels, The Memories. Doowop Showcase. 7:30-10 p.m. at the Reston Town Center Pavilion, Reston. 703-912-4062.
<cal1>Sunday/Sept. 10
<cal2>Sunday Tea Dancers. 2:30-4:30 p.m. at the Reston Community Center, Hunters Woods. Professional dance instructor and DJ Michael Rye incorporate mini-lessons while dancers swing, fox-trot, cha-cha and waltz to oldies and modern dance. With a partner or alone. Door prizes and light refreshments will be served. No registration is required and admission is $3. 703-390-6157.
<cal1>Friday/September 15
<cal2>Book Sale. The AAUW Used Book Sale benefits scholarships for women. The sale will be held at the Mclean Community Center on Sept. 15-17.
<cal1>Saturday/September 30
<cal2>Charity 5K Run/Walk. Navy Federal Credit Union's 14th annual charity 5K Run/Walk begins and ends at Navy Federal’s Headquarters in Vienna. Open to the public and offering post-race refreshments, ChampionChip timing and contests. All proceeds to benefit the Committee for Helping Others, a local charity serving Dunn Loring, Merrifield, Oakton, and Vienna communities. Check in time is from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., and the race will begin at 9 a.m. To register, www.runwashington.com. 703-206-4362.