<cal1>Wednesday/Jan. 11
<cal2>Stories. "Cold Nose, Cold Toes," featuring stories, activities and a craft about winter, for ages 2-5, is at 10:30 a.m., at Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. Call 703-293-6227.
Stories. "Mitten Weather," featuring stories and activities about winter, for ages 3-5, is at 10:15 a.m. and 11:15 a.m., at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Call 703-644-7333.
Movie and Lunch. A full-length feature movie is shown, at 11 a.m., at Richard Byrd Community Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. For adults, bring a bag lunch. Call 703-451-8055.
<cal1>Thursday/Jan. 12
<cal2>Country Party. The Springfield/Alexandria Women's Connection presents "A Country Hoedown," from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., at the Fort Belvoir Officer's Club, Richmond Highway and Belvoir Road. The cost of $14 includes a luncheon and free childcare. RSVP by Jan. 9 to 703-768-4186 or sprngalexwmnconn@msn.com.
Genealogy. An introduction to genealogy databases and the Family History Library Catalog, for ages 13 and up, is at 7 p.m., at Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. Call 703-293-6227.
Book Group. A mother-daughter book discussion group is at 7 p.m., at Kings Park Community Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Call 703-978-5600.
Stuffed Animal Pet Show. Show and tell, stories and activities about pets and stuffed animals, for ages 3-5, are at 1:30 p.m., at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Call 703-644-7333.
<cal1>Friday/Jan. 13
<cal2>Concert. Naked Beggars, Wicked Sins and Sacred Realm play at 8 p.m., at Jaxx Concert Hall, 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield. Tickets are $10. Visit www.jaxxroxx.com.
Live Concert. The Old Town Hall Performance Series features Karen Johnson on flute and Carlos Cesar Rodriguez on piano, at 8 p.m., at Old Town Hall, 3999 University Drive in Fairfax. Visit www.fairfaxarts.org or call 703-352-ARTS.
Live Concert. Cobbler, RSRD and Baba G'Nush perform at TT Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. Call 703-591-9292 or visit www.ttreynolds.com.
<cal1>Saturday/Jan. 14
<cal2>Concert. Todesbonden, Brave, Withersoul, Shroud of Bereavement and Xeper play at 7 p.m., at Jaxx Concert Hall, 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield. Tickets are $10. Visit www.jaxxroxx.com.
Computer Class. An introduction to creating and modifying databases with Microsoft Access, for ages 13 and up, is at 2:30 p.m., at Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. Call 703-293-6227.
Live Concert. Down to This, Summer Rain and Saturn Down perform at TT Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. Call 703-591-9292 or visit www.ttreynolds.com.
<cal1>Tuesday/Jan. 17
<cal2>Concert. Sonata Arctica, Division, Engage and Encompass play at 7:30 p.m., at Jaxx Concert Hall, 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield. Tickets are $22 in advance, $25 day of show. Visit www.jaxxroxx.com.
Book Group. An adult discussion of "Witness" by Karen Hesse, is at 7:30 p.m., at Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. No registration required. Call 703-293-6227.
Book Group. An adult discussion of "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri, is at 11 a.m., at Kings Park Community Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Call 703-978-5600.
Book Group. An adult discussion of "Devil in the White City" by Audrey Niffenegger, is at 7:30 p.m., at Kings Park Community Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Call 703-978-5600.
Stories. "Brrr, It's Time for Mittens and Hats," featuring stories and activities about weather, for ages 13-23 months, is at 10:30 a.m., at Kingstowne Community Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Call 703-339-4610.
Stories. Stories and activities, for ages 24-35 months, are at 10:15 a.m. and 11:15 a.m., at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Call 703-644-7333.
Book Group. An adult discussion of "Middlesex" by Jeffrey Eugenides, is at 7:30 p.m., at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. No registration required. Call 703-644-7333.
<cal1>Wednesday/Jan. 18
<cal2>Stories. "Let It Snow," featuring stories and activities about winter weather, for ages 3-5, is at 10:30 a.m., at Kings Park Community Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Call 703-978-5600.
Mythic Activities. Activities based on ancient myths, for ages 6-12, are at 4 p.m., at Kingstowne Community Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Call 703-339-4610.
Stories. "Mitten Weather," featuring stories and activities about winter weather, for ages 3-5, is at 10:15 a.m. and 11:15 a.m., at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Call 703-644-7333.
Stories. "It's Cold Outside," featuring stories and activities about the season, for ages 2-5, is at 1:30 p.m., at Richard Byrd Community Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. Call 703-451-8055.
<cal1>Thursday/Jan. 19
<cal2>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.
Stories. "Bundle Up," featuring stories, activities and a craft about dressing for the cold, for ages 3-5, is at 10:30 a.m., at Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. Call 703-293-6227.
Book Group. "Let's Hear It for the Girls," a mother-daughter book discussion group, meets at 7 p.m., at Kings Park Community Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Call 703-978-5600.
Book Group. An adult book discussion group meets at 7 p.m., at Lorton Community Library, 9520 Richmond Highway, Lorton. New members welcome, call for title. Call 703-339-7385.
Tiny Tots. Short stories, fingerplays and activities, for ages 13-17 months, are at 10:15 a.m., at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Call 703-644-7333.
Small Oneders. Short stories, fingerplays and activities, for ages 18-23 months, are at 10:15 a.m., at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Call 703-644-7333.
Theater Performance. Theater of the First Amendment presents "Lift: Icarus and Me," at 8 p.m., at George Mason University's Harris Theater, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Tickets are $25, and are available at www.tickets.com or by calling 1-888-945-2468. Visit www.gmu.edu/cfa.
<cal1>Friday/Jan. 20
<cal2>Live Performance. Charles Dutoit conducts a performance by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, at 8 p.m., at the George Mason University Center for the Arts Concert Hall, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Tickets are $25-$50, and are available at www.tickets.com or by calling 1-888-945-2468. Visit www.gmu.edu/cfa.
Theater Performance. Theater of the First Amendment presents "Lift: Icarus and Me," at 8 p.m., at George Mason University's Harris Theater, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Tickets are $30, and are available at www.tickets.com or by calling 1-888-945-2468. Visit www.gmu.edu/cfa.
<cal1>Saturday/Jan. 21
<cal2>Computer Class. "Computers Demystified," a class on basic computer skills for adults, is at 10:30 a.m., at Kings Park Community Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Call 703-978-5600.
Family Film. A family film is shown, at 10:30 a.m., at Lorton Community Library, 9520 Richmond Highway, Lorton. Call for title. Call 703-339-7385.
Chilly Things. A Hidden Pond Nature Center naturalist discusses Fairfax County wildlife in winter, at 10:15 a.m., at Richard Byrd Community Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. Call 703-451-8055.
Live Concert. Rude Buddha and Ballyhoo perform at TT Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. Call 703-591-9292 or visit www.ttreynolds.com.
Concert. The Fairfax Symphony, featuring David Kim, concertmaster of the Philadelphia Orchestra, performs at 8 p.m., at George Mason University's Center for the Arts Concert Hall, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Tickets are $35-60, and are available at www.tickets.com or by calling 1-888-945-2468. Visit www.fairfaxsymphony.org.
Theater Performance. Theater of the First Amendment presents "Lift: Icarus and Me," at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., at George Mason University's Harris Theater, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Tickets are $25-30, and are available at www.tickets.com or by calling 1-888-945-2468. Visit www.gmu.edu/cfa.
<cal1>Sunday/Jan. 22
<cal2>Blood Drive. An Inova Blood Drive, for adults, is from 12-5 p.m., at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Photo ID required, appointments preferred. Call 703-698-3885.
Theater Performance. Theater of the First Amendment presents "Lift: Icarus and Me," at 4 p.m., at George Mason University's Harris Theater, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Tickets are $25, and are available at www.tickets.com or by calling 1-888-945-2468. Visit www.gmu.edu/cfa.
<cal1>Monday/Jan. 23
<cal2>Crafts. Snowy day crafts, for ages 6-12, are at 3 p.m., at Kings Park Community Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Call 703-978-5600.
Writers' Group. "First Page," a group for all aspiring writers, is at 7 p.m., at Kingstowne Community Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. No registration required. Call 703-339-4610.
Book Group. A discussion of "Got Tape? Roll Out the Fun with Duct Tape" by Elle Schiedermayer, for ages 11-16, is at 7 p.m., at Kingstowne Community Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Call 703-339-4610.
Stories. "Starlight Time: Stargazers," featuring stories, activities and a craft, for ages 6-12, is at 7 p.m., at Lorton Community Library, 9520 Richmond Highway, Lorton. Call 703-339-7385.
<cal1>Tuesday/Jan. 24
<cal2>Book Group. An adult discussion of "Handling Sin" by Michael Malone, is at 7:30 p.m., at Kingstowne Community Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. No registration required. Call 703-339-4610.
Stories. "Ice and Snow," featuring stories, activities and a craft, for ages 2-5, is at 10:30 a.m., at Lorton Community Library, 9520 Richmond Highway, Lorton. Call 703-339-7385.
Stories. Stories and activities, for ages 24-35 months, are at 10:15 a.m. and 11:15 a.m., at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Call 703-644-7333.
<cal1>Wednesday/Jan. 25
<cal2>Stories. Stories, activities and a craft about winter weather, for ages 2-5, are at 10:30 a.m., at Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. Call 703-293-6227.
Research Help. A session on business research using library databases, for ages 13 and up, is at 7 p.m., at Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. Call 703-293-6227.
Writers' Group. A peer review group for writers seriously pursuing the path to publication with short fiction, novels or scripts, is at 7 p.m., at Kingstowne Community Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. No registration required. Call 703-339-4610.
Stories. "Mitten Weather," featuring stories and activities about cold weather, for ages 3-5, is at 10:15 a.m. and 11:15 a.m., at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Call 703-644-7333.
Pet Psychic. Diane Roadcap, a pet psychic, will be doing readings of pet photographs, from 6-9 p.m., at Silver Diner, 6592 Springfield Mall, Springfield. The event is a fund raiser for Riverside Rescue, an animal rescue program. Call 703-924-1701.
<cal1>Thursday/Jan. 26
<cal2>Stories. "Moving Along," featuring stories and activities about action, for ages 2-5, is at 1 p.m., at Kingstowne Community Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Call 703-339-4610.
Theater Performance. Theater of the First Amendment presents "Lift: Icarus and Me," at 8 p.m., at George Mason University's Harris Theater, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Tickets are $25, and are available at www.tickets.com or by calling 1-888-945-2468. Visit www.gmu.edu/cfa.
<cal1>Friday/Jan. 27
<cal2>Stories. "Puppy Tales and Kitten Capers," featuring stories and activities about pets, for ages 2-5, is at Richard Byrd Community Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. Call 703-451-8055.
Live Concert. Bludshot performs at TT Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. Call 703-591-9292 or visit www.ttreynolds.com.
Theater Performance. Theater of the First Amendment presents "Lift: Icarus and Me," at 8 p.m., at George Mason University's Harris Theater, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Tickets are $30, and are available at www.tickets.com or by calling 1-888-945-2468. Visit www.gmu.edu/cfa.
<cal1>Saturday/Jan. 28
<cal2>Concert. Method of Friction, Suicide City, Saint Diablo, Site of Suffering, Eden Burns, Undaunted, Age of Decay and In Alcatraz 1962 play at 2:15 p.m., at Jaxx Concert Hall, 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield. Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 day of show. Visit www.jaxxroxx.com.
Live Performance. The Black Watch and Band of the Welsh Guard perform at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., at the Center for the Arts Concert Hall, 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.
Family Film. A family film is shown, at 10:30 a.m., at Richard Byrd Community Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. Call for title. Call 703-451-8055.
Live Concert. Head performs at TT Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. Call 703-591-9292 or visit www.ttreynolds.com.
Theater Performance. Theater of the First Amendment presents "Lift: Icarus and Me," at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., at George Mason University's Harris Theater, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Tickets are $25-30, and are available at www.tickets.com or by calling 1-888-945-2468. Visit www.gmu.edu/cfa.
<cal1>Sunday/Jan. 29
<cal2>Live Performance. Jeffrey Siegel presents "Mozart and Chopin: Virtuoso Variations" at 7 p.m., at the Center for the Arts Concert Hall, George Mason University, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Tickets are $17.50-35, and are available at www.tickets.com or by calling 1-888-945-2468. Visit www.gmu.edu/cfa.
Theater Performance. Theater of the First Amendment presents "Lift: Icarus and Me," at 4 p.m., at George Mason University's Harris Theater, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Tickets are $25, and are available at www.tickets.com or by calling 1-888-945-2468. Visit www.gmu.edu/cfa.
Concert. The Young Artists Piano Musicale is at 6 p.m., at George Mason University's Concert Hall Lobby, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. The concert is free. Visit www.gmu.edu/cfa.
Concert. The American Youth Philharmonic Orchestra performs at 1 p.m., at George Mason University's Concert Hall, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Tickets are $14 for adults, and $10 for students and seniors. Visit www.gmu.edu/cfa.
<cal1>Monday/Jan. 30
<cal2>Stories. "Starlight Time: Stargazers," featuring stories, activities and a craft, for ages 6-12, is at 7 p.m., at Lorton Community Library, 9520 Richmond Highway, Lorton. Call 703-339-7385.
<cal1>Thursday/Feb. 2
<cal2>Theater Performance. Theater of the First Amendment presents "Lift: Icarus and Me," at 8 p.m., at George Mason University's Harris Theater, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Tickets are $25, and are available at www.tickets.com or by calling 1-888-945-2468. Visit www.gmu.edu/cfa.
<cal1>Friday/Feb. 3
<cal2>Theater Performance. Theater of the First Amendment presents "Lift: Icarus and Me," at 8 p.m., at George Mason University's Harris Theater, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Tickets are $30, and are available at www.tickets.com or by calling 1-888-945-2468. Visit www.gmu.edu/cfa.
<cal1>Saturday/Feb. 4
<cal2>Live Show. The Ahn Trio perform classical music at 8 p.m., at the Center for the Arts, George Mason University, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Tickets are $20-40, and are available at www.tickets.com or by calling 1-888-945-2468. Visit www.gmu.edu/cfa.
Theater Performance. Theater of the First Amendment presents "Lift: Icarus and Me," at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., at George Mason University's Harris Theater, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Tickets are $25-30, and are available at www.tickets.com or by calling 1-888-945-2468. Visit www.gmu.edu/cfa.
<cal1>Sunday/Feb. 5
<cal2>Theater Performance. Theater of the First Amendment presents "Lift: Icarus and Me," at 2 p.m., at George Mason University's Harris Theater, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Tickets are $25, and are available at www.tickets.com or by calling 1-888-945-2468. Visit www.gmu.edu/cfa.
<cal1>Tuesday/Feb. 7
<cal2>Barney Live. "Barney Live! The Let's Go Tour," is at 6:30 p.m., at the George Mason University Patriot Center, 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax. Tickets are $18.50-$28.50, and are available at the Patriot Center box office, www.ticketmaster.com, or 703-573-SEAT. Visit www.patriotcenter.com.
<cal1>Wednesday/Feb. 8
<cal2>Barney Live. "Barney Live! The Let's Go Tour," is at 6:30 p.m., at the George Mason University Patriot Center, 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax. Tickets are $18.50-$28.50, and are available at the Patriot Center box office, www.ticketmaster.com, or 703-573-SEAT. Visit www.patriotcenter.com.
<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.
Live Performance. 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.
<cal1>Saturday/Feb. 11
<cal2>Live Performance. 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.
<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.
<cal1>Friday/Feb. 17
<cal2>Live 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.
Live 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.
<cal1>Friday/Feb. 24
<cal2>Live Concert. The Old Town Hall Performance Series features The Federal Jazz Commission, at 8 p.m., at Old Town Hall, 3999 University Drive in Fairfax. Visit www.fairfaxarts.org or call 703-352-ARTS.
<cal1>Saturday/Feb. 25
<cal2>Live Show. Meredith Monk performs "The Impermanence Project," at 8 p.m., at the Center for the Arts, George Mason University, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Tickets are $20-40, and are available at www.tickets.com or by calling 1-888-945-2468. Visit www.gmu.edu/cfa.
<cal1>Tuesday/Feb. 28
<cal2>Concert. The West Springfield High School Band presents its Pre-Festival Concert, at 7:30 p.m., at the school, 6100 Rolling Road, Springfield. The concert is free and open to the public. Call 703-913-3800 or visit www.wshsband.org.
<cal1>Tuesday/March 2
<cal2>Concert. The West Springfield High School Band presents its Pre-Festival Concert, at 7:30 p.m., at the school, 6100 Rolling Road, Springfield. The concert is free and open to the public. Call 703-913-3800 or visit www.wshsband.org.
<cal1>Friday/March 10
<cal2>Live Concert. The Old Town Hall Performance Series features the Euclid Quartet, at 8 p.m., at Old Town Hall, 3999 University Drive in Fairfax. Visit www.fairfaxarts.org or call 703-352-ARTS.
<cal1>Wednesday/March 15
<cal2>Comedy Show. Larry the Cable Guy performs at 7:30 p.m., at the George Mason University Patriot Center, 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax. Tickets are $41.75, and are available at the Patriot Center box office, www.ticketmaster.com, or 703-573-SEAT. Visit www.patriotcenter.com.
<cal1>Thursday/March 16
<cal2>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.
<cal1>Friday/March 24
<cal2>Live Concert. The Old Town Hall Performance Series features Laurie Rose Griffith and Peter Mealy, at 8 p.m., at Old Town Hall, 3999 University Drive in Fairfax. Visit www.fairfaxarts.org or call 703-352-ARTS.
<cal1>Saturday/April 1
<cal2>Live Concert. Juan Gabriel and Isabel Pantoja perform at 8 p.m., at the George Mason University Patriot Center, 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax. Tickets are $66-106, and are available at the Patriot Center box office, www.ticketmaster.com, or 703-573-SEAT. Visit www.patriotcenter.com.
<cal1>Friday/April 14
<cal2>Live Concert. The Old Town Hall Performance Series features The Marquis Trio, at 8 p.m., at Old Town Hall, 3999 University Drive in Fairfax. Visit www.fairfaxarts.org or call 703-352-ARTS.
<cal1>Wednesday/May 24
<cal2>Concert. The West Springfield High School Band presents its Spring Concert, at 7:30 p.m., at the school, 6100 Rolling Road, Springfield. The concert is free and open to the public. Call 703-913-3800 or visit www.wshsband.org.
<cal1>Thursday/May 25
<cal2>Concert. The West Springfield High School Band presents its Spring Concert, at 7:30 p.m., at the school, 6100 Rolling Road, Springfield. The concert is free and open to the public. Call 703-913-3800 or visit www.wshsband.org.