Friday/July 7
Outdoor Music Performance. The United States Navy Band’s bluegrass group Country Current performs 7:30 p.m. at Lake Accotink Park, 7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfield as part of Braddock Nights. Free. Cancelled if rain. Call 703-324-SHOW (7469) for cancellation information.
Outdoor Band Performance. Deanna Bogart, a roots and blues band, performs at 7:30 p.m. at 5955 Kingstowne Blvd. in Alexandria at the Kingstowne Towne Center. Free. 703-922-9514.
Outdoor Music Performance. DC Soul performs Motown music 7:30 p.m. at Royal Lake Park, 5344 Gainsborough Drive, Fairfax as part of Braddock Nights. Free. Cancelled if rain. Call 703-324-SHOW (7469) for cancellation information.
Wildlife Myths: The Truth Behind the Tails. Learn about nature secrets 10:30 a.m. with the Wildlife Center of Virginia at Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. Ages 6-12. 703-293-6227.
Just Imagine. Activities 2:30 p.m. at Lorton Library, 9520 Richmond Highway, Lorton. Ages 6-12. 703-339-7385.
Band Performance. Dragonlord and Withersoul perform 6:30 p.m. at Jaxx Night Club, 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield. Doors open 6 p.m. All ages. Tickets $12 in advance and $15 at the door. 703-569-5940.
Singles Dance. Dance at the Elks Lodge, 8421 Arlington Blvd. Dressy Attire. Cash bar, hors d'oeuvres, and social mixers by D.J. Kevin. Call 703-560-2188 or visit www.Elks2188.com.
Community Theater. Aldersgate Church Community Theater presents "Anything Goes" 8 p.m. in Wesley Hall, Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 1301 Collingwood Road, Alexandria. To purchase tickets or for more information, call 703-799-7061.
Saturday/July 8
Brain Benders. See everyday objects through scientific eyes 10:30 a.m. at Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Ages 6-12. 703-978-5600.
Localpalooza. Dead Syndicate, Krass Judgment and others perform starting at 4:15 p.m. at Jaxx Night Club, 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield. Doors open 4 p.m. All ages. Tickets $10 in advance and $11 at the door. 703-569-5940.
Obon Festival. The Ekoji Buddhist Temple hosts its 25th annual Obon Festival from 5:30-9 p.m. at the temple, 6500 Lake Haven Lane, Fairfax Station. Festival activities include music, Bon-odori dancing, a silent auction and traditional Japanese food dishes. Temple tours and short lectures on Buddhism offered as well. Visit www.ekoji.org.
Rose Care. The Arlington Rose Foundation offers a panel discussion on the summer care of roses at 2 p.m. at the Merrifield Garden Center, 12101 Lee Highway, Fairfax. Free, no reservations required. 703-860-0071.
Dance Performance. Meisha Bosma of Springfield presents BosmaDance, a solo performance 8 p.m. at Dance Place, 5228 8th St. NE, Washington, DC. Call 202-269-1600 or visit www.danceplace.org.
Community Theater. Aldersgate Church Community Theater presents "Anything Goes" 8 p.m. in Wesley Hall, Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 1301 Collingwood Road, Alexandria. To purchase tickets or for more information, call 703-799-7061.
Sunday/July 9
Historic House Restoration Tours. Tour the first floor of the circa-1858 Blenheim House, see new discoveries of Civil War soldier inscriptions and learn more about restoration plans for this 12-acre site from 2-4 p.m. at 3610 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax. Free. 703-385-8414.
Dance Performance. Meisha Bosma of Springfield presents BosmaDance, a solo performance 7 p.m. at Dance Place, 5228 8th St. NE, Washington, DC. Call 202-269-1600 or visit www.danceplace.org.
Musical Drama Performance. Jim Wead will present "God's Hand on America," a one-person historical musical drama, at the Jubilee Christian Center, 4650 Shirley Gate Road, Fairfax, during the 8:45 a.m. and 11 a.m. services. Call 703-383-1170 or visit www.jccag.org.
Community Theater. Aldersgate Church Community Theater presents "Anything Goes" 3 p.m. in Wesley Hall, Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 1301 Collingwood Road, Alexandria. To purchase tickets or for more information, call 703-799-7061.
Monday/July 10
Jonathan Austin. Juggling, magic, and unicycling fun. Ages 6-12. 2:30 p.m. at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. 703-644-7333.
Picture This. Learn basic photo composition and techniques 7 p.m. at Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Ages 12-18. 703-978-5600.
Welcome to Pirate Island. Stories of island adventure for little seafarers 10:30 a.m. at Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Age 2-3 with adult. 703-339-6410.
SteveSongs Music Fun. Sing and dance 7 p.m. at Lorton Library, 9520 Richmond Highway, Lorton. 703-339-7385.
Tuesday/July 11
Tacky's Bedtime. Bring a lunch and enjoy videos. Ages 3-6 with an adult. 7 p.m. at Pohick Regional Library located at 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. 703-644-7333.
Catch a Dragon by the Tale. Stories, facts and a craft 2 p.m. at Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Ages 6-12. 703-978-5600.
Jonathan Austin. Juggling, magic and unicycling 10:30 a.m. at Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Age 6-12. 703-339-6410.
Family Theater. Watch a film 10:30 a.m. at Lorton Library, 9520 Richmond Highway, Lorton. 703-339-7385.
Wednesday/July 12
LaserFace. New Age mime Jerome "LaserFace" Benton entertains with puppets, juggling, music, and fiber optics. Ages 6-12. 2 p.m. at Pohick Regional Library Located at 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. 703-644-7333.
Outdoor Band Performance. Stephen Kellogg & the Sixers (rock) performs at 7:30 p.m. at 6601 Telegraph Road in Franconia at Lee District Park Amphitheater. Free. 703-971-6262.
Here Fishy, Fishy, Fishy. Stories and activities for preschoolers 10:30 a.m. at Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. Ages 3-5 with adult. 703-293-6227.
Children's Show. Flumpa and Friends Live! 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. at Springfield Mall. Wendy Whitten, "The Singing Scientist," and Flumpa the tree frog perform their free interactive musical science show. Call 615-646-3644 or e-mail flumpa@aol.com.
Band Performance. The U.S Navy Band's "Commodores" perform 7:30 p.m. at Lake Accotink Park, 7500 Lake Accotink Park. 202-433-2525 or visit www.navyband.navy.mil.
Thursday/July 13
Meet Tacky. Bring camera for pictures with Tacky. Ages 2-5 with adult. 10:30 a.m. at Pohick Regional Library located at 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. 703-644-7333.
Book Chat. Mother-daughter book discussion 7 p.m. at Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Ages 12-18 with adult. 703-978-5600.
Cartooning with Chris Flick. A hands-on cartooning workshop 7 p.m. at Lorton Library, 9520 Richmond Highway, Lorton. Ages 12-18. 703-339-7385.
Summer Concert Series. Children’s Concert with the City of Fairfax Band 7:30 p.m. on the lawn of the Veterans Amphitheater at City Hall, 10455 Armstrong St., Fairfax. Free. Bring seating. Call 703-273-1776 for cancellation and updates.
Kids Cook! A colonial culinary school for children ages 8-12 from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Gunston Hall, 10709 Gunston Road, Mason Neck. Young people prepare foods at the open hearth with ingredients in the plantation’s herb garden. Space limited to seven registrants. $35. Contact the Education Department at 703-550-9220.
Lunch Presentation. The Springfield Exchange Community Lunch Series addresses housing programs and opportunities with a bag lunch from 11:30 a.m.-12 p.m. and a presentation from 12 p.m.-1:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 8304 Old Keene Mill Road, Springfield. Free. Complimentary tea and coffee. Reservations not required. Call Paulette Whiteside at 703-324-5285 or Tilly Blanding at 703-324-5252.
Outdoor Band Performance. Yarawi, an Andean music group, performs at 7:30 p.m. at Ossian Hall Park, corner of Heritage Drive and Four Year Run. Free. 703-324-7469.
Friday/July 14
Outdoor Music Performance. The Annandale Symphony Orchestra will perform 7:30 p.m. at Lake Accotink Park, 7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfield as part of Braddock Nights. Free.
Outdoor Band Performance. Last Train Home, a country band, performs at 7:30 p.m. at Royal Lake Park, 5344 Gainsborough Drive, Fairfax, as part of Braddock Nights. Free. 703-324-7469.
Rainbow Weekend. "Native Spirituality Honoring All Indigenous Cultures" is at NVCC's Annandale Campus, Ernst Cultural Center. A day of workshops exploring faith traditions from around the globe presented by Arlington Metaphysical Chapel. Call 703-585-5530 or log on to arlingtonmeta.com for further information.
Outdoor Performance. The Nighthawks will perform at Kingstowne Towne Center located at 5955 Kingstowne Blvd in Alexandria. Admission is free and the concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Call 703-324-SHOW for possible weather cancellations after 6 p.m. the evening of the show.
Friday/July 15
Wildlife Myths: The Truth Behind the Tails. Learn about wildlife with the Wildlife Center of Northern Virginia 2:30 p.m. at Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Ages 6-12. 703-978-5600.
Animal Tales, Old & New. The Lorton Library Puppet Theatre brings folktales alive 11 a.m. at Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. 703-339-6410.
Book Talk. Stevie Platt, local author of "The Last Servant" will be appearing at the Barnes and Noble in Fairfax located at 12193 Fair Lake Promenade Drive. Talk begins at 12 p.m. Call 703-278-0300.
Rainbow Weekend. "Native Spirituality Honoring All Indigenous Cultures" is at NVCC's Annandale Campus, Ernst Cultural Center. A day of workshops exploring faith traditions from around the globe presented by Arlington Metaphysical Chapel. Call 703-585-5530 or log on to arlingtonmeta.com for further information.
Jazz Concert. TYRIS will perform live jazz at the Grand Court in the Fair Oaks Shopping Center, 11750 Fair Oaks, Fairfax. All ages welcome. Free. Visit www.ShopFairOaksMall.com or call 703-359-8302.
Kayak Trip. The Northern Virginia Conservation Trust will host a kayak trip on the Pohick Bay. Kayak on this beautiful waterway on the Mason Neck peninsula and enjoy watching the wildlife. The trip is open to Virginia residents and their guests. $40/person. Contact Whitney Bailey at 703-354-5093 to register.
Sunday/July 16
Band Performance. King's Park Concert Band presents a free concert 7:30 p.m., Parliament Pool, Kings Park. Visit www.kingsparkband.org or contact Richard Robison at 540-840-3641.
Medieval Times. Knights, damsels, art and more 2 p.m. at Pohick Regional Library located at 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Sponsored by the society for Creative Anarchism. Age 6 and up. 703-644-7333.
Artist Reception. The Loft Gallery offers a reception for the "Surf and Sand" exhibition by Jackie Paetzold from 1-4 p.m. at 313 Mill Street in Occoquan. Show ends July 30. 703-490-1117.
Train Show. N Scale Model trains run from 1-4p.m. at the Fairfax Station Railroad Museum, 11200 Fairfax Station Road, Fairfax Station. The Northern Virginia NTRAK model train club offers their monthly display. $2/adult; Children 4-10: $1; Children 3 and under free. 703-425-9225.
Rainbow Weekend. "Native Spirituality Honoring All Indigenous Cultures" is at NVCC's Annandale Campus, Ernst Cultural Center. A day of workshops exploring faith traditions from around the globe presented by Arlington Metaphysical Chapel. Call 703-585-5530 or log on to arlingtonmeta.com for further information.
Monday/July 17
Puppet Show. “Mr. Brian and the Boppets” puppet show 10:30 a.m. at Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Rd., Fairfax. 703-293-6227.
Crafty Kids. Paper plate crafts 3 p.m. at Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Ages 6-12. 703-978-5600.
Mr. Brian & the Boppets. See a puppet show 7 p.m. at Lorton Library, 9520 Richmond Highway, Lorton. 703-339-7385.
Tuesday/July 18
Puppet Show. “Mr. Brian and the Boppets” puppet show 10:30 a.m. at Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. 703-978-5600.
Book Discussion. “The Fixer” by Bernard Malamud 11 a.m. at Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. 703-978-5600.
Wednesday/July 19
Water Fun. Stories, activities and a craft at Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Ages 3-5 with adult. 703-978-5600.
Science to Amaze & Intrigue. Learn about science 2:30 p.m. 10:30 p.m. at Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Age 6-12. 703-339-6410.
Book Club. “The Year of Magical Thinking” by Joan Didion 7:30 p.m. at Lorton Library, 9520 Richmond Highway, Lorton. 703-339-7385.
Outdoor Band Performance. Chopteeth will perform West African style music at 7:30 p.m. at the Lee District Amphitheater, 6601 Telegraph Road in Franconia. Free. Call 703.324.SHOW for information regarding weather cancellations after 6 p.m. the evening of the concert.
Thursday/July 20
Tell Me a Story. Stories and activities for preschoolers 10:30 a.m. at Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. Ages 3-5 with adult. 703-293-6227.
Reptiles Alive! See live animals 2:30 p.m. at Lorton Library, 9520 Richmond Highway, Lorton. Ages 6-12. 703-339-7385.
Summer Concert Series. Just Jazz Septet performs 8 p.m. on the lawn of the Veterans Amphitheater at City Hall, 10455 Armstrong St., Fairfax. Free. Bring seating. Call 703-273-1776 for cancellation and updates.
Kids Cook! A colonial culinary school for children ages 8-12 from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Gunston Hall, 10709 Gunston Road, Mason Neck. Young people prepare foods at the open hearth with ingredients in the plantation’s herb garden. Space limited to seven registrants. $35. Contact the Education Department at 703-550-9220.
Outdoor Band Performance. Zydeco-A-Go-Go, a Zydeco band, performs at 7:30 p.m. at Ossian Hall Park, corner of Heritage Drive and Four Year Run. Free. 703-324-7469.
Friday/July 21
Outdoor Music Performance. The Swingin' Swamis perform 7:30 p.m. at Royal Lake Park, 5344 Gainsborough Drive, Fairfax as part of Braddock Nights. Free.
Outdoor Band Performance. The Swingin' Swamis, a Soul R&B band, performs at 7:30 p.m. at Royal Lake Park 5344, Gainsborough Drive, Fairfax as part of Barddock Nights. Free. 703-324-7469.
Outdoor Band Preformance. The Fairfax Symphony Orchestra "Summer Band" performs at 7:30 p.m. at 7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfield. Free. 703-324-7469.
Outdoor Band Performance. Lesson Zero performs at 7 p.m. at The Coffee House of Occoquan, 202 Commerce St., Occoquan. 703-492-8976.
Outdoor Band Performance. Russian group Russikye Musikanti will perform at 7:30 p.m. at the Kingstowne Towne Center located at 5955 Kingstowne Blvd., Alexandria. Free. Call 703-324-SHOW for information regarding weather cancellations after 6 p.m. on the day of the show.
Saturday/July 22
Yard Sale. The Knights of Columbus sponsor Nativity's Giant Annual Yard Sale for Charity from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at 6400 Nativity Lane, Burke. For more information, call 703-455-2400.
Monday/July 24
Yoga for Teens. Practice yoga with instructor Shakta Khalsa 7 p.m. at Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Ages 12-18. 703-978-5600.
Lunch Discussion. The New Moms Lunch Group presents a lunch with Leslie Morgan Steiner, author of “The Mommy Wars” 12-1 p.m. at Lupo’s Italian Restaurant, 4069 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. $20. Copies of “The Mommy Wars” can be preordered for $15.72. Contact Rochelle Goldberg at eventbuilders@hotmail.com or call 703-273-5593 during business hours to RSVP or preorder a copy of the book.