To have community events listed in the Connection, mail to 7913 Westpark Drive, McLean, VA 22102, e-mail Lea Mae Rice at lrice@connectionnewspapers.com or fax to 703-917-0991. Deadline is two weeks prior to the event. Photos/artwork encouraged. Call 703-917-6459.
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.
Movie. “Chronicles of Narnia” at 8 p.m. at the George Mason University Johnson Center Cinema. Call 703-993-1702 for information and ticket prices. Visit www.gmu.edu.
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.
Movie. “Glory to God,” at 8 p.m. at the George Mason University Johnson Center Cinema. Call 703-993-1702 for information and ticket prices. Visit www.gmu.edu.
Bingo. 7:30 p.m. at Fire Station 3, 4081 University Drive, Fairfax. Call 703-273-3638 for fee.
Saturday/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.
Block Party. The Springfield Civic Association and the Springfield Swimming and Raquet Club host a summer block party at the swim club at Amelia and Highland Streets in Springfield from 1-6 p.m. Features live music, food and family fun. Take Hanover Avenue north from Old Keene Mill Road to left or west on Highland Street and turn into the pool parking lot or park on the street. For information, contact President Tawny Hammond at springfieldcivic@yahoo.com.
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.
Puppet Show. “Mr. Brian and the Boppets” 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. Fairfax Saxophone Quartet 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.
Bingo. 7:30 p.m. at Fire Station 3, 4081 University Drive, Fairfax. Call 703-273-3638 for fee.
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.
Tuesday/July 25
Book Discussion. “The Love Letter” by Cathleen Schine 7:30 p.m. at Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. 703-339-6410.
Wednesday/July 26
Science to Amaze & Intrigue. Learn about science 7 p.m. at Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. Ages 6-12. 703-293-6227.
Thursday/July 27
Summer Concert. The City of Fairfax Band performs 8 p.m. on the City Hall lawn, 10455 Armstrong St., Fairfax. Free. Bring a chair or blanket to sit on. Weather permitting. For more, contact the City of Fairfax Band office at 703-757-0220 or info@fairfaxband.org. Visit www.fairfaxband.org.
Summer Concert Series. King Teddy will perform their swing music at 7:30 p.m. at Ossian Hall Park located at the corner of Heritage Drive and Four Year Run. Free. Call 703-324-SHOW for information regarding possible weather cancellations.
Jewelry Making. 2 p.m. at the Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. For children ages 8-12. To register, call 703-293-6227.
Friday/July 28
Outdoor Band Performance. Nathan and the Zydeco Cha Chas perform at 7:30 p.m. at Royal Lake Park, 5344 Gainsborough Drive, Fairfax as part of Braddock Nights. All ages. Free. For weather and cancellation information, call 703-324-SHOW.
Outdoor Band Performance. Ollantay, a group performing Andean music, performs at 7:30 p.m. at 7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfield. Free. 703-324-7469.
Bingo. 7:30 p.m. at Fire Station 3, 4081 University Drive, Fairfax. For weather and cancellation information, call 703-273-3638 for fee.
Sunday/July 29
Groundbreaking Ceremony. In preparation for the building of a parking lot and new library in Burke. Contact Pat Riedinger, Friends of the Library President, to participate in planning for the event. 703-830-3705.
Outdoor Band Performance. Terpsichore will perform their Scottish music at 7:30 p.m. at the Lee District Park Amphitheater located at 6601 Telegraph Road in Franconia. Free. Call 703-324-SHOW after 6 p.m. the evening of the show for information regarding weather cancellations.
Monday/July 30
Local Band Performance. Three up-and-coming NoVa bands — Copperpot, Crash Boom Bang and Hotspur — perform for all ages at 5 p.m. at TT Reynolds, 10414 Main St. Visit www.ttreynolds.com for show details.
Tuesday/Aug. 1
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.
Friday/Aug. 4
Bingo. 7:30 p.m. at Fire Station 3, 4081 University Drive, Fairfax. Call 703-273-3638 for fee.
Sunday/Aug. 6
Concert. Van Morrison performs live at the George Mason University Patriot Center. Tickets are $225, $125, $85, $65, and $45 plus service charges. Order tickets by phone at 703-573-SEAT or online at www.ticketmaster.com.
Wednesday/Aug. 23
Children’s Show. Flumpa and Friends Live! 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. at Fairfax Corner, Fairfax. 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.
Wednesday/Aug. 30
Choirs Auditions. Voce Chamber Singer openings in all voice parts. Schedule appointments by leaving a message at 703-288-7772.