<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.
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.
<cal1>Friday/March 17
<cal2>Parenting Talk. Discussion on "Beyond Bribes and Threats," with Alfie Kohn starting at 7:30 p.m., at George Mason University Johnson Center Cinema, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Call 703-993-1168.
Performance. Bludshot performs at TT Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. Call 703-591-9292 or e-mail ttreynoldsbar@yahoo.com for times and cost.
Band Performance. Ten Years After performs with The Roadducks and Single Barrel. Doors open at 7 p.m. at Jaxx Night Club, 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield. 21 and over. $25. Call 703-569-5940 or visit www.jaxxroxx.com.
<cal1>Saturday/March 18
<cal2>Symphony Concert. Cellist Zuill Bailey will perform with the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra at 8 p.m., at George Mason University's Center for the Arts, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Tickets range from $35-$60. For tickets visit www.fairfaxsymphony.org, calling 1-888-945-2468 or visiting www.gmu.edu/cfa.
Cello Class. Zuill Bailey offers a cello master class from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. For location, fees and other details, call 703-827-0600.
Spring Fling. Enjoy a personal reflection by Maureen Bunyan of ABC News 7, silent auction and luncheon from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., at Country Club of Fairfax, 5110 Ox Road, Fairfax. Tickets are $35/person with a deadline of March 11. Call Rose at 703-256-6246.
Workshop. The Costs of Overemphasizing Achievement from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., with Alfie Kohn at George Mason University, Johnson Center, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. $95. Call 703-993-1168 or visit http://www.nvwp.org/conferences.
Morning Movie. Enjoy a movie with the whole family 10:30 a.m., at Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. All ages. Call to register 703-451-8055.
Basic Word. Introduction to word processing for adults starts at 10:30 a.m., at Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Call to register 703-978-5600.
Saturday Special. Film for the whole family 10:30 a.m., at Lorton Library, 9520 Richmond Highway, Lorton. Call to register 703-339-7385.
Theater performance. George Mason University's theater of the First Amendment presents the sixth annual First Light Festival from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on the Fairfax campus of George Mason. The weekend incorporates free readings, discussion and creative development in the form of new dramas. Free. Call 703-993-2787.
Performance. Locals only Radio birthday bash features Breakdown, K.O.E. and others at TT Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. Call 703-591-9292 or e-mail ttreynoldsbar@yahoo.com for times and cost.
Localpalooza. Permanent Ascent, Cervical Fracture, Gander Farm Shop and more will perform starting at 2 p.m. at Jaxx Night Club, 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield. All ages. $10 advanced or $11 at the door. Call 703-569-5940 or visit www.jaxxroxx.com.
Emergency Preparedness. There will be an Emergency Preparedness Fair on March 18, 2006 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Ox Road Meetinghouse of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints at 4911 Ox Road, Fairfax. Free. It will focus on emergency preparedness at home. Many different subjects will discussed including fire safety and safety kits.
Chamber Music Concert. Schumann’s Piano Quintet in E-flat and “The Trout,” Schubert’s Piano Quintet featuring the International Artist Alliance starts at 7:30 p.m. at Hearts in Motion Center for the Arts, 8060 Rolling Road, Springfield. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for students. Call 703-440-9000.
Basketball performance. The Harlem Globetrotters play at 7:30 p.m. at George Mason University's Patriot Center. Tickets range from $15.50-$101.50 and are available at the Patriot Center Box Office, by calling Ticketmaster at 202-397-SEAT, 410-547-SEAT and 703-573-SEAT or by going online at www.ticketmaster.com.
Career Expo. Fairfax County will host the Second Annual Career and Entrepreneurship Expo, “Envision Your Success,” from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Fairfax County Government Center located at 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax. The event is open to the public. Admission and parking are free. No pre-registration is required. Directions are on the Web at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/maps/locatMap.htm.
<cal1>Sunday/March 19
<cal2>Art Program. The Vienna Arts Society, with Fairfax area artist, Marni Maree, meets from noon-4 p.m., at the Art Center, 115 Pleasant St., Vienna. For more information, visit www.viennaartssociety.org or call 703-319-3971. The Gallery is open Tuesdays-Saturdays, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
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.
Band performance. The Gathering Performs with Giant Squid, Unexpect and Todesbonden. Doors open at 6 p.m. at Jaxx Night Club, 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield. All ages. $17 advanced or $20 at the door. Call 703-569-5940 or visit www.jaxxroxx.com.
Cooking class. Vegan Sushi and Sea Vegetable Cooking Class from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Discover the powerhouse of nutrition in wild ocean plants such as sea algae, and how to incorporate them into meal planning. $45/person; $80/two people. Prepaid reservations. Fairfax Station location. Call 703-643-2713.
Acoustic performance. Susan Greenbaum will perform from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia, 8900 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax. Advanced tickets are $15/JCC members, $18/non-members. Tickets at door are $18/JCC members and $21/non-members. Call 703-323-0880 or visit www.jccnv.org. For more information about Susan Greenbaum at www.susangreenbaum.com
<cal1>Monday/March 20
<cal2>Children’s Performance. GleeMania presents "Snow White Meets Seven Special People" 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.
Teen Knitting Club. Teens age 13-18 can learn knitting basics starting 4 p.m., at Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Call to register 703-978-5600.
Starlight Time: Secret Agents. Stories, activities and a craft about spying for children ages 6-12. 7 p.m., at Lorton Library, 9520 Richmond Highway, Lorton. Call to register 703-339-7385.
Is Seeing Really Believing? Explore optical illusions, 2 p.m., at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Ages 6-12. Call to register 703-644-7333.
Open Mic Night. Open mic night from 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/March 21
<cal2>Book Discussion. Discuss "Peace Like a River" by Leif Enger 7:30 p.m., at Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. Adults. Call to register 703-293-6227.
Let's Fly High. Stories and activities about things that fly for children ages 3-5, 10:15 a.m. and 11:15 a.m., at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Call to register 703-644-7333.
Reading Group. Discuss "Stormy Weather" by Carl Hiaasen at 7:30 p.m., Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Adults. Call to register 703-978-5600.
Patchwork of Stories. Stories, activities and a craft about quilting for children age 2-5, 10:30 a.m., at Lorton Library, 9520 Richmond Highway, Lorton. Call to register 703-339-7385.
Evening Book Club. Discuss John Barry's "Rising Tide: The Great Mississippi Flood of 1927" at 7:30 p.m., at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Adults. 703-644-7333.
Performance. New music showcase performs at TT Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. 18 and over. Call 703-591-9292 or e-mail ttreynoldsbar@yahoo.com for times, bands performing and cost.
High School Concert. Lake Braddock High School will perform a choral concert at 7:30at the Lake Braddock Secondary School Little Theater Auditorium. For questions regarding this concert, please contact Stephanie Holmes, Orchestra Director, at 703-426-1074.
<cal1>Wednesday/March 22
<cal2>Time for Twos. Down on the farm for children ages 24-35 months 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.
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.
Motorcycle Riding Club. The Fairfax County chapter of the Southern Cruisers Riding Club will hold it's monthly 'Meet-'N'-Greet' at the Hard Times Cafe in Springfield, at 7 p.m. Meetings are held on the 4th Wednesday of every month, to introduce new members and to plan for upcoming rides and events. The Southern Cruisers is a family-oriented motorcycle riding club, and covers the entire spectrum from new riders to veteran bikers. Riders of all makes of cycles are welcome. Visit www.SCRCFX.com.
<cal1>Thursday/March 23
<cal2>Calling All Guys. All male-book group starts 7:30 p.m., at Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Ages 11-16. Call to register 703-978-5600.
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.
Tax Help. Braddock District seniors are invited to attend workshops on how to apply for real estate tax relief, hosted by Supervisor Sharon Bulova, at Braddock Hall, 9002 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Personnel from the county’s Department of Tax Administration will be on hand from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to help eligible seniors apply for tax relief. Attendees should bring all financial documentation related to their income and assets as of Dec. 31, 2005 such as tax return for 2005; bank statement ending Dec. 31, 2005; current financial portfolio; and proof of retirement pension, if applicable, so staff can help determine eligibility and assist in the application process. Call Diane Thompson at 703-425-9300, TTY 711.
<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.
Concert. Kid Rock performs at 8 p.m., at The George Mason University Patriot Center, 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax. Tickets are $38 and can be purchased online at www.ticketmaster.com, by phone at 703-573-SEAT or for people with disabilities at 703-993-3035. Visit www.patriotcenter.com.
Art Reception. Local resident Marni Maree is having her first solo exhibit at Green Spring Gardens from 12-4 p.m. Visit www.marnimaree.com or www.greenspring.org for more information. The exhibit runs through April 30.
Consignment Sale. Buy toys and children's equipment from 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m., at Fairfax United Methodist Church, 10300 Stratford Ave., Fairfax. Call 703-591-3120.
Theater Performance. The Actors Guild performs "The Exonerated" 8 p.m., at George Mason University's Center for the Arts, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Tickets $17-34 at www.tickets.com. Visit www.gmu.edu/cfa.
Marching Along. Stories and activities for children ages 2-5, 1:30 p.m., at Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. Call to register 703-451-8055.
Performance. James Stevens performs at TT Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. Call 703-591-9292 or e-mail ttreynoldsbar@yahoo.com for times and cost.
Band Performance. Odin's Court perfoms with Division, Unbroken and Unit 53. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. at Jaxx Night Club, 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield. All ages. $10. Call 703-569-5940 or visit www.jaxxroxx.com.
<cal1>Saturday/March 25
<cal2>Amphibians of the Vernal Pools. A naturalist reveals these harbingers of spring, 10:15 a.m., at Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. All ages. Call to register 703-451-8055.
Inova Blood Drive. Photo ID required. From 12-5:30 p.m., at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Appointments preferred. Call to register 703-698-3885.
Performance. Welbilt and Fooling April perform at TT Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. Call 703-591-9292 or e-mail ttreynoldsbar@yahoo.com for times and cost.
Band Performance. Napalm Death with Kreator performs with A Perfect Murder, Undying, Dead Syndicate and more. Doors open at 6 p.m. at Jaxx Night Club, 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield. All ages. $20 advanced or $23 at the door. Call 703-569-5940 or visit www.jaxxroxx.com.
Chorale Performance. The Annandale and Springfield Chorales, under the artistic direction of Robert S. Webb Jr, presents 'Viva Mozart!' starting at 8 p.m. at St Mark's Lutheran Church, 5800 Backlick Road, Springfield, featuring Mozart's "Eine Kleine Nachtmusic" and "Requiem" accompanied by Chamber Orchestra. Tickets $15/advance or $20/door; Students $13/advance or $18/door. For more information, visit www.springfieldchorale.org or call 703-239-2180.
Book sale. There will be a children's consignment sale sponsored by Spring-Mar Cooperative Preschool in Burke from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. at Accotink Unitarian Universalist Church, 10125 Lakehaven Ct., Burke. For more information, visit www.spring-mar.org, e-mail springmarsale@cox.net or call 703-239-1213.
Ballet Performance. Audiences are transported to a magical world of fairy tales, sorcerers, and witches, performed in the unmistakable Russian tradition. The company dances "Sleeping Beauty" at 8 p.m. at the Center for the Arts on the Fairfax campus of George Mason University. Tickets are $25-$50. Children 12 and under are half price. Charge by phone at 888-945-2468 or visit www.tickets.com. Visit www.gmu.edu/cfa.
Band Performance. The City of Fairfax Band performs a program of march music by the masters, from Beethoven to Sousa starting at 8 p.m. at Fairfax High School Auditorium, 3500 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax. Say goodbye to the Winter doldrums and welcome spring with a rousing night of classic marches. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for seniors and students. For more information, contact the City of Fairfax Band Association office at 703-757-0220 or online at www.fairfaxband.org.
Group Performances. Reggaeton Spring Bling with Sean Paul, Hector the Father, Ivy Queen and more at 7 p.m. Tickets range from $58-$98 and are available at the Patriot Center Box Office, by calling Ticketmaster at 202-397-SEAT, 410-547-SEAT and 703-573-SEAT or by going online at www.ticketmaster.com.
Divas & Desserts. An evening of women's choral music starts at 7:30 p.m. at Sydenstricker UMC, 8508 Hooes Rd., Springfield. This spring concert features works by Gawthrop, Gershwin and Brahms, with accompaniment of horns and harp. There's a reception immediately following and everyone is invited. Admission is free and donations are accepted. Auditions for the group are held regularly. For more information about auditions and performances, contact Dr. Daniel at 703-477-4437 or email at vocedelladonna@cox.net.
<cal1>Sunday/March 26
<cal2>Cooking Class. Learn how to cook vegetarian Indian food from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., by the owner and chef at the Taj Mahal restaurant in Washington, D.C. Location in Fairfax Station. $45/person or $80/two people. Prepaid reservations only. 703-643-2713.
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.
Ballet Performance. Audiences are transported to a magical world of fairy tales, sorcerers, and witches, performed in the unmistakable Russian tradition. The company dances "Swan Lake" at 2:00 p.m. at the Center for the Arts on the Fairfax campus of George Mason University. Tickets are $25-$50. Children 12 and under are half price. Charge by phone at 888-945-2468 or visit www.tickets.com. Visit www.gmu.edu/cfa.
<cal1>Monday/March 27
<cal2>Meeting. A brief meeting of the Friends of Fairfax Station will be followed by Rex Becker "Tracing the Steps of the Lewis & Clark Expedition" which starts at 7:30 p.m. at Fairfax Station Railroad Museum, 11200 Fairfax Station Rd. 703-425-9225. Free, but donations appreciated.
<cal1>Tuesday/March 28
<cal2>Two-riffic Twos. Stories and activities for children ages 2-3, 10:30 a.m., at Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Call to register 703-978-5600.
Let's Fly High. Stories and activities about things that fly for children ages 3-5, at 10:15 a.m. and 11:15 a.m., at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Call to register 703-644-7333.
Performance. New music showcase performs at TT Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. 18 and over. Call 703-591-9292 or e-mail ttreynoldsbar@yahoo.com for times, bands performing and cost.
Band Performance. Powerman 5000 performs with Saint Diablo, Eden Burns and more. Doors open at 6 p.m. at Jaxx Night Club, 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield. All ages. $15 advanced or $17 at the door. Call 703-569-5940 or visit www.jaxxroxx.com.
<cal1>Wednesday/March 29
<cal2>Spring Fling. Stories and activities for children ages 2-5, 10:30 a.m., at Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. Call to register 703-451-8055.
Immunization Information. Learn about new vaccines and disease prevention 10:30 a.m., at Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. Call to register 703-293-6227.
Acoustic Performance. Jake Mimikos performs acoustically at TT Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. Call 703-591-9292 or e-mail ttreynoldsbar@yahoo.com for times. Free.
Band Performance. Green Carnation performs with Beyond the Embrace, Withersoul and more. Doors open at 7 p.m. at Jaxx Night Club, 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield. All ages. $14 advanced or $16 at the door. Call 703-569-5940 or visit www.jaxxroxx.com.
Women's Voices. If you care about the well-being of women and girls in Fairfax County, let your voice be heard. Come to the 2006 Women’s Voices Forum at the Fairfax County Government Center, 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax. Sponsored by the county’s Commission for Women and Office for Women, the event is free and open to the public. Directions to the Fairfax County Government Center are on the Web at: www.fairfaxcounty.gov/maps/locatMap.htm. The entire community is invited to participate in all or part of the day’s events. Lunch will be provided. Registration is free and open to all. Pre-registration is required. Register online at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ofw/events/2006_wvf_event.htm or by phone at 703-324-5730, TTY 703-324-5706.
<cal1>Thursday/March 30
<cal2>Luncheon. Adults over 50 can go to Lunch N'Life from 12-2 p.m., at St. Mary of Sorrows Catholic Church, 5222 Sideburn Road, Fairfax. $5/person. Reservations must be made by March 23 by calling Faye at 703-620-0160 or Patti at 703-815-3408.
Something Big, Something Little. Stories, activities and a craft, 10:30 a.m., at Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. Ages 3-5 with adult. Call to register 703-293-6227.
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.
<cal1>Friday/March 31
<cal2>Performance. 33 West, Full Minute of Mercury and The Smeegals perform at TT Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. Call 703-591-9292 or e-mail ttreynoldsbar@yahoo.com for times and cost.
<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.
Open Mic Night. Open mic night from 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.