<cal1>Thursday/Feb. 9
<cal2>Luncheon. The Springfield/Alexandria Women’s Connection invites everyone to “Love in the Air” on Feb. 9 at the Fort Belvoir Officer’s Club from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. The cost of $14.00 includes the luncheon and free child-care for 6 months- 6 years. Reservations must be made by noon, Monday, Feb. 6, to 703-768-4186, or 703-451-0677 or e-mail to SprngAlexWmnConn@msn.com. Come be serenaded by the all-male octet, “The Joint Heirs.” Former newborn photographer and present MOPS teacher, Patricia Evans, will share “Playing dress-up with paper dolls.”
Financial seminar. National speaker and financial professional Antoine Orr will give a seminar from 7-8:30 p.m., at the Hyatt Fair Lakes, 12777 Fair Lakes Circle, Fairfax. Free. Call Dale Shaffer 703-969-9390.
Performance. Girls Gone Wild performs at TT Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. Call 703-591-9292 or e-mail ttreynoldsbar@yahoo.com for times and cost.
Book Chat. Burke, mothers and daughters (12-16) can join in a book discussion 7 p.m., at KIngs Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Call 703-978-5600 to register.
Time for Twos. Stories and activities for children ages 2-3 years with adult. Starts at 10:15 a.m. and 11:15 a.m., at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Call to register 703-644-7333.
Teen Advisory Board Meeting. Help plan teen activities. New members welcome. 7:30 p.m., at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Call 703-644-7333. Ages 12-18.
Family Search Introduction. Use genealogy databases and the Family History Library Catalog to search for ancestors. Ages 13 and up. 2 p.m., at Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. Call to register 703-293-6227.
Band Performance. The Silent Critics perform at approximately 10 p.m., at Fat Tuesdays, 10673 Braddock Road, Fairfax. $3 cover charge. Call 703-385-5717.
<cal1>Friday/Feb. 10
<cal2>Live Concert. The Old Town Hall Performance Series features Ensemble Gaudior, at 8 p.m., at Old Town Hall, 3999 University Drive in Fairfax. Visit www.fairfaxarts.org or call 703-352-ARTS.
Dance Show. The Mark Morris Dance Group performs at 8 p.m., at the Center for the Arts, George Mason University, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Tickets are $22-44, and are available at www.tickets.com or by calling 1-888-945-2468. Visit www.gmu.edu/cfa.
Theater. Vagina Monologues presented by George Mason University Sexual Assault Services starts at 8 p.m. at Harris Theater, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. $25 adults, $10 faculty and staff, $5 students. Visit www.gmu.edu/cfa or call 1-888-945-2468 for tickets.
High School Performance. STAR Company's Homeschool Instructional Theatre Society presents the comedy classic, "Harvey" starting at 7 p.m. at the Theatre on the Run, 3700 S. Four Mile Run Drive, Arlington. Tickets are $10 in advance, $8 for students and seniors in advance, and $12 at the door. Call 703-978-8390.
Library Adventure. Listen to stories and make art starting at 10:30 a.m., at Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. Ages 2-5 with adult. Call to register 703-451-8055.
Music show. Welbeit, EBP and Stillwell perform at TT Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. Call 703-591-9292 or e-mail ttreynoldsbar@yahoo.com for times and cost.
Lunch Bunnies. Children ages 1-5 with adult can listen to stories while eating lunch 12 p.m., at Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Call to register 703-978-5600. Bring own lunch.
Live Music. Midnight Spaghetti performs at approximately 10 p.m., at Fat Tuesdays, 10673 Braddock Road, Fairfax. $5 cover charge. Call 703-385-5717.
Localpalooza. The Sikes, Live to Die, Five Days from December and many other bands perform starting at 6:15 p.m., at Jaxx Night Club, 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield. $10 all ages. Call 703-569-5940.
<cal1>Saturday/Feb. 11
<cal2>Dance Show. The Mark Morris Dance Group performs at 8 p.m., at the Center for the Arts, George Mason University, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Tickets are $22-44, and are available at www.tickets.com or by calling 1-888-945-2468. Visit www.gmu.edu/cfa.
Theater Performance. Vagina Monologues presented by George Mason University Sexual Assault Services starts at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. at Harris Theater, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. $25 adults, $10 faculty and staff, $5 students. Visit www.gmu.edu/cfa or call 1-888-945-2468 for tickets.
High School Performance. STAR Company's Homeschool Instructional Theatre Society presents the comedy classic, "Harvey" starting at 7 p.m. at the Theatre on the Run, 3700 S. Four Mile Run Drive, Arlington. Tickets are $10 in advance, $8 for students and seniors in advance, and $12 at the door. Call 703-978-8390.
Music Show. Honeychuck, Dreamscapes Project and more perform at TT Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. Call 703-591-9292 or e-mail ttreynoldsbar@yahoo.com for times and cost.
Microsoft Word. Learn the basics of Microsoft Word. Bring questions. 2:30 p.m., at Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. Call to register 703-293-6227. Ages 13 and up.
Live Band. Dixie Power Trio performs at approximately 10 p.m., at Fat Tuesdays, 10673 Braddock Road, Fairfax. $5 cover charge. Call 703-385-5717.
Rock Show. Almost Queen with Evick, Single Barrel and Restless Diesel perform 8 p.m., at Jaxx Night Club, 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield. $10, 21 and over. Call 703-569-5940.
<cal1>Sunday/Feb. 12
<cal2>Live performance. Capitol Steps performs 7 p.m., at West Springfield High School, 6100 Rolling Road, Springfield. Tickets are $25/person or $20/groups of 10 or more. Call 703-923-0132.
Orchestra performance. Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic performs 5 p.m., at Bishop Ireton High School, 201 Cambridge Road, Alexandria. Tickets are $10/person and can be purchased at the door or online at www.wmpa.us or call 703-799-8229.
Chorus show. The United States Army Chorus will present a free concert at 4 p.m. at Truro Church, 10520 Main St., Fairfax., with a broad range of works, from patriotic standards to classical to Broadway. A reception and art exhibit featuring the artwork of orphans from St. Petersburg, Russia and Washington, D.C. will follow the concert. Call 703-273-1300 ext. 220 or visit www.trurochurch.org.
High School Performance. STAR Company's Homeschool Instructional Theatre Society presents the comedy classic, "Harvey" starting at 2 p.m. at the Theatre on the Run, 3700 S. Four Mile Run Drive, Arlington. Tickets are $10 in advance, $8 for students and seniors in advance, and $12 at the door. Call 703-978-8390.
Civil War discussion. Susan Inskeep Gray, curator of the City of Fairfax's Office of Historic Resources, will present "Love and Legacy: The Civil War Romance of Antonia Ford and Major Joseph C. Willard," at 2 p.m., at Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center, 10209 Main St., Fairfax. Free. 703-385-8414.
Meeting. Arlington Rose Foundation's meeting begins at 2 p.m. at Merrifield Garden Center, 12101 Lee Highway, Fairfax. John Smith will talk about his experiences with rose hybridizing. Aimed at beginners. Free. No reservations required. Call 703-860-0071.
Play Cards. Texas Hold 'em Poker at TT Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. Call 703-591-9292 or e-mail ttreynoldsbar@yahoo.com for times and cost.
Live Music. Lennon with Shannon Curfman, The Groaning and Dbauchery perform 6:30 p.m., at Jaxx Night Club, 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield. $12 all ages. Call 703-569-5490.
<cal1>Monday/Feb. 13
<cal2>Book Discussion. Discuss 'Dinner at the Homesick Restaurant' by Anne Tyler starting at 7 p.m., at Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. Call to register 703-451-8055.
Open Mic Night. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. at TT Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. Call 703-591-9292 or e-mail ttreynoldsbar@yahoo.com for cost.
Crafts. Children ages 6-12 can make heart crafts for Valentine's Day, 3 p.m., at Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Call to register 703-978-5600.
Hearts and Flowers. Children ages 2-5 with adult can enjoy Valentine themed stories at 1 p.m., at Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alenxandria. Call to register 703-339-4610.
<cal1>Tuesday/Feb. 14
<cal2>Music event. The Springfield Music club has a program scheduled from 10 a.m.-noon at Jordan Kitt's Music, 2748 Gallows Road, Vienna. Call 703-573-6070.
Health Screenings. Residents in the Clifton area can be screened for risks of strokes. Appointments begin at 9 a.m. at the Clifton Town Hall, 12641 Chapel Road, Clifton. Screenings are fast, painless and low cost. A complete vascular package plus osteoporosis screening is $129. Call 1-800-697-9721 for an appointment.
Musical Performance. New Music Showcase with Ringleader and Her Next Friend at TT Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. 18 and over. Call 703-591-9292 or e-mail ttreynoldsbar@yahoo.com for times and cost.
Book Discussion. Discuss "The Swallows of Kabul" by Yasmina Khadra, at 1 p.m. at Pohick Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Call 703-644-7333.
Bibliophiles Book Collecting. Group for those who collect military history. Starts at 7 p.m. E-mail for location ffxfriends@aol.com. Adults.
<cal1>Wednesday/Feb. 15
<cal2>Book Club. 'Specimen Days' by Michael Cummings will be discussed at 7:30 p.m., at Lorton Library, 9520 Richmond Highway, Lorton. Call to register. 703-339-7385.
Acoustic Music. Jake Mimikos performs acoustically at TT Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. Call 703-591-9292 or e-mail ttreynoldsbar@yahoo.com for times. No cover.
Bear Hugs. Children ages 3-5 can listen to stories and do crafts and activities about bears 10:30 a.m., at Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Call to register 703-978-5600.
English Lessons. Adults can participate in an English conversation group at 10:15 a.m. and 7:30 p.m., at Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Center, Alexandria. Call 703-339-4610.
Colonial Life. Children ages 6-12 can learn about colonial life through activities 4 p.m., at Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Call to register 703-339-4610.
Live Band. David Andrew Smith performs at approximately 10 p.m., at Fat Tuesdays, 10673 Braddock Road, Fairfax. $1 cover charge. Call 703-385-5717.
<cal1>Thursday/Feb. 16
<cal2>Concert. Third Day, featuring the David Crowder Band, performs at 7 p.m., at the George Mason University Patriot Center, 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax. Tickets are $27.50 and $17.50, and are available at the Patriot Center box office, www.ticketmaster.com, or 703-573-SEAT. Visit www.patriotcenter.com.
Live Music. The Friday Morning Music Club concert is at 11 a.m., at Old Town Hall, 3999 University Drive in Fairfax. Visit www.fairfaxarts.org or call 703-352-ARTS.
Recital. George Mason University music faculty present a recital featuring Dale Underwood on the saxophone. 8:30 p.m. in the Harris Theater, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Free. Visit www.gmu.edu/cfa.
Performance. Everyone but Pete performs at TT Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. Call 703-591-9292 or e-mail ttreynoldsbar@yahoo.com for times and cost.
Mother-Daughter Book Chat. Daughters age 9-11 and moms can have a book discussion 7 p.m., at Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Call to register 703-978-5600.
Time for Twos. Stories and activities for children ages 2-3 years with adult. Starts at 10:15 a.m. and 11:15 a.m., at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Call to register 703-644-7333.
Sweet Like Me. Stories, activities and craft for children ages 3-5 with adult. Starts 10:30 a.m.. at Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. Call to register 703-293-6227.
Band Performance. The Silent Critics perform at approximately 10 p.m., at Fat Tuesdays, 10673 Braddock Road, Fairfax. $3 cover charge. Call 703-385-5717.
<cal1>Friday/Feb. 17
<cal2>Country Concert. Martina McBride performs at 7:30 p.m., at the George Mason University Patriot Center, 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax. Tickets are $49.50, and are available at the Patriot Center box office, www.ticketmaster.com, or 703-573-SEAT. Visit www.patriotcenter.com.
Theater Performance. Virginia Opera presents Mozart's "The Marriage of Figaro," at 8 p.m., at the Center for the Arts, George Mason University, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Tickets are $44-84, and are available at www.tickets.com or by calling 1-888-945-2468. Visit www.gmu.edu/cfa.
Women's Choral Concert. The Women's Ensemble of W.T. Woodson High School will sing at 7:30 p.m. at W.T. Woodson High School, 9525 Main St., Fairfax. This concert will preview the music that they will sing for 1,200 choral directors in February. Visit www.woodsonchorus.org/aout.htm.
High School Theater. Lake Braddock Secondary students perform "Oklahoma," at 7:30 p.m. at Lake Braddock High School, 9200 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the door.
Band. Summer Rain, Random Access and Mozay perform at TT Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. Call 703-591-9292 or e-mail ttreynoldsbar@yahoo.com for times and cost.
Live Music. Jack's House performs at approximately 10 p.m., at Fat Tuesdays, 10673 Braddock Road, Fairfax. $5 cover charge. Call 703-385-5717.
Band Performance. Stephen Pearcy performs with Bang Tango, Pretty Boy Floyd and other bands starting at 7:30 p.m., at Jaxx Night Club, 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield. $17/advance $20/door. All ages. Call 703-569-5490.
<cal1>Saturday/Feb. 18
<cal2> CD release party. Join local bands Trip Lizard and Nuclears as they celebrate a CD release party for District Label at Chief Ikes Mambo Room, 1725 Columbia Road, Washington, D.C. CDs are available for $10-$12 or by the song for $.50 each. Visit www.districtrecords.com.
Family Movie. Enjoy a family movie starting at 10:30 a.m. at Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. Call to register 703-451-8055.
High School Theater. Lake Braddock students perform "Oklahoma," at 2:30 p.m. and 8 p.m., at Lake Braddock High School, 9200 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the door.
Performance. Many bands perform for Lara and Anna's birthday at TT Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. Call 703-591-9292 or e-mail ttreynoldsbar@yahoo.com for times and cost.
Family Film. A family film will be shown at 10:30 a.m. at Lorton Library, 9520 Richmond Highway, Lorton. Call for title. 703-339-7385.
Live Band. Niki Barr performs at approximately 10 p.m., at Fat Tuesdays, 10673 Braddock Road, Fairfax. $5 cover charge. Call 703-385-5717.
Live Music. Overkill performs with Prong, Eyes of Fire, MOAB and many more perform at 6:30 p.m., at Jaxx Night Club, 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield. $22 all ages. Call 703-569-5490.
<cal1>Sunday/ Feb. 19
<cal2>Model Train Event. N Scale Model Trains will be running from 1-4 p.m., at the Fairfax Station Railroad Museum, 11200 Fairfax Station Road. The Northern Virginia NTRAK model train club will host their monthly display. Cost is $2 for adults and $1 for children 4 -10. Call 703-425-9225.
Theater Performance. Virginia Opera presents Mozart's "The Marriage of Figaro," at 2 p.m., at the Center for the Arts, George Mason University, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Tickets are $44-84, and are available at www.tickets.com or by calling 1-888-945-2468. Visit www.gmu.edu/cfa.
Contest. The Fairfax Symphony Orchestra will conduct the final round in this year's Dorothy Farnham Feuer Memorial String Competition at 2 p.m., at First Christian Church, 6165 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church. Free. No children under 8.
Play Cards. Play Texas Hold 'em Poker at TT Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. Call 703-591-9292 or e-mail ttreynoldsbar@yahoo.com for times and cost.
Mardi Gras. Shriner's Mardi Gras Bash takes place at Fat Tuesdays, 10673 Braddock Road, Fairfax. Call 703-385-5717 for times, performances and cost.
Localpalooza. Ghost of Martha, Jack Sing, Goodbye Writer and many other bands perform 2:15 p.m., at Jaxx Night Club, 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield. $10 all ages. Call 703-569-5940.
<cal1>Monday/Feb. 20
<cal2> Children’s Performance. Brooksie Wells presents musical fun from 10:30-11:30 a.m., at Old Town Hall, 3999 University Drive, Fairfax. Free. Call 703-352-ARTS or visit www.fairfaxarts.org.
Screenings. Residents in the Fairfax area can be screened for risks of strokes. Appointments begin at 9 a.m. at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 8922 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax. Screenings are fast, painless and low cost. A complete vascular package plus osteoporosis screening is $129. Call 1-800-697-9721 for an appointment.
Open Mic Night. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. at TT Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. Call 703-591-9292 or e-mail ttreynoldsbar@yahoo.com for cost.
<cal1>Tuesday/Feb. 21
<cal2>Dog Stories. Enjoy stories about canine stories starting at 10:30 a.m., at Lorton Library, 9520 Richmond Highway. Activities and a craft for children 2-5 with an adult. Call 703-339-7385.
Performance. New music showcase with Broken Blue Centerlight, Fistful of Fifties and Rana Mansour at TT Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. 18 and over. Call 703-591-9292 or e-mail ttreynoldsbar@yahoo.com for times and cost.
Book Discussion. Discuss Peter Duffy's new book about the Bielski Brothers at 11 a.m., at Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. 703-978-5600.
Time Travel Discussion. Discuss Audrey Niffenegger's "The Time Traveler's Wife" 7:30 p.m., at Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Call 703-978-5600.
Book Club. Discuss "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson 7:30 p.m. at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Adults. Call 703-644-7333.
Book Discussion. Discuss "Night" by Elie Wiesel 7:30 p.m., at Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. Call 703-293-6227. Adults.
<cal1>Wednesday/Feb. 22
<cal2>Fund Raiser. Hayfield Secondary School Student Council is having a fund-raiser from 5:30-8:30 p.m., at Silver Diner, 6592 Springfield Mall, Springfield. A portion of the sales will be donated to support the students’ activities at Hayfield. Call 703-924-1701.
Library Adventure. Listen to stories and make art starting at 10:30 a.m., at Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. Ages 2-5 with adult. Call to register 703-451-8055.
Acoustic Performance. Matt Waller and Andrew Gorski perform acoustically at TT Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. Call 703-591-9292 or e-mail ttreynoldsbar@yahoo.com for times. Free.
English Lessons. Adults can participate in an English conversation group at 10:15 a.m. and 7:30 p.m., at 6500 Landsdowne Center, Alexandria. Call 703-339-4610.
Writers Peer Review Group. Adults pursuing a career in writing can bring works in progress for a review session at 7 p.m., at Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Call 703-339-4610.
Live Band. David Andrew Smith performs at approximately 10 p.m., at Fat Tuesdays, 10673 Braddock Road, Fairfax. $1 cover charge. Call 703-385-5717.
<cal1>Thursday/Feb. 23
<cal2>Theater Performance. George Mason University Players Mainstage present James Joyce's "The Dead," 8 p.m. at TheaterSpace, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. $10 adults, $7 students and seniors tickets are available at www.tickets.com or by calling 1-888-945-2468. Visit www.gmu.edu/cfa.
Art Reception. David Evelyn, who has art studios in Fairfax, will discuss his artwork at an Artist Talk and Closing reception from 7-9 p.m. at the Atrium of the Goodwin House Bailey's Crossroads, 3440 S. Jefferson St., Falls Church. His exhibit runs Feb. 2-24. Visit www.goodwinhouse.org.
High School Theater. Lake Braddock students will perform "Oklahoma," at 7:30 p.m. at Lake Braddock High School. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the door.
Performance. Everyone but Pete performs at TT Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. Call 703-591-9292 or e-mail ttreynoldsbar@yahoo.com for times and cost.
Big and Little. Activities and stories for children ages 2-3 with adult. Starts at 1 p.m., at Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Call to register 703-339-4610.
Time for Twos. Stories and activities for children ages 2-3 years with adult. Starts at 10:15 a.m. and 11:15 a.m., at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Call to register 703-644-7333.
Band Performance. The Silent Critics perform at approximately 10 p.m., at Fat Tuesdays, 10673 Braddock Road, Fairfax. $3 cover charge. Call 703-385-5717.
Live Performance. Dark Tranquillity with The Devin Townsend Band, Cataclysmic Avatar and more perform at 6:30 p.m., at Jaxx Night Club, 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield. $16/advance, $18/door. Call 703-569-5490.