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April
Dinner Theater. "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" runs until July 22 with buffet dinner at 6 p.m. at the Lazy Susan Dinner Theatre, Route 1 and Furnace Road in Lorton. For reservations and ticket information, call 703-550-7384 or 703-494-6311.
Bingo. Early bird games start at 7 p.m. and regular games are 8 p.m. every Sunday and Tuesday night at the at the Greater Springfield Volunteer Fire Department, 7011 Backlick Road, Springfield. Prizes $100-$1,000, all proceeds benefit the Greater Springfield Volunteer Fire Department. For more visit www.gsvfd.org.
Thursday/April 12
Visual Voices. Carrie and Kevin Burke discuss architecture and industrial design in "Ecological Design: Theory and Practice," 7:30-9 p.m., in the Fine Arts Building, B104 at George Mason University. Part of Visual Voices, a new professional art and art history lecture series at GMU. Free. Visit www.avt.gmu.edu/voices.html or call 703-993-8898 for more.
Friday/April 13
Concert. Hardcore Promotions presents As Kingdoms Fall, Headache, Soul Survivor and others 6:15 p.m. at Jaxx Night Club, 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield. Doors 6 p.m. $10/advance, $12/door. 703-569-5940.
Dance Performance. George Mason University's Dance Company Gala is 8 p.m. at the GMU Concert Hall, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. $20/adults, $12/students and seniors. For tickets call 1-888-945-2468 or visit www.tickets.com.
Saturday/April 14
Dance Performance. George Mason University's Dance Company Gala is 8 p.m. at the GMU Concert Hall, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. $20/adults, $12/students and seniors. For tickets call 1-888-945-2468 or visit www.tickets.com.
Concert. My Favorite Highway, New Atlantic and others perform 2:15 p.m. at Jaxx Night Club, 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield. Doors 2 p.m. $10/advance, $12/door. 703-569-5940.
Late-Night Concert. Drop 7, Rico and others perform 10 p.m. at Jaxx Night Club, 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield. Doors 9:45 p.m. $10/advance, $12/door. 703-569-5940.
Field Trip. Visit the Quilter's Heritage Celebration in Lancaster, Pa. with the Fairfax County Park Authority. Bus departs 8:30 a.m. at the South County Government Center, 8350 Richmond Highway, Alexandria, and returns 6 p.m. $62. To register call 703-222-4664.
Cardboard Boats. Learn about cardboard boats in preparation for the Cardboard Boat Regatta 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at Lake Accotink Park, 7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfield. $7/person, $4/each for groups of five or more. Registration, advance payment required. 703-569-0285.
Sunday/April 15
Artist Reception. Meet Jewell Pratt Burns, artist of the collection "Near and Far," 1-4 p.m. at The Loft Gallery, 313 Mill St., Occoquan. Show runs April 3-May 6. 703-490-1117.
Strings Concert. George Mason University presents the Thomas Brawley Memorial Concert, featuring faculty and student chamber ensembles, 3 p.m. GMU’s Harris Theater, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Free. For tickets call 1-888-945-2468 or call www.tickets.com.
Concert. Headbang for the Highway battle of the bands features Acirema, Malign, Murderwalk and others 3:30 p.m. at Jaxx Night Club, 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield. Doors 3 p.m. $10/advance, $12/door. 703-569-5940.
Guitar Concert. Guitar masters John Williams and John Etheridge perform 7 p.m. at George Mason University Center for the Arts, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. $44, $36, $22. For tickets call 1-888-945-2468 or see www.tickets.com.
Spring Fling Concert. The Annandale Brass presents "Players’ Choice" 4 p.m. at the Ernst Community Cultural Center Forum, 8333 Little River Turnpike, Annandale. $10/adults, $7/seniors, teens, NOVA students with ID, 12 and under free. See www.reunionmusic.org. For tickets call 703-569-0973 or e-mail joseph@pincus.org.
Train Show. N Scale Model Trains run 1-4 p.m. at the Fairfax Station Railroad Museum, 11200 Fairfax Station Road, Fairfax Station. The Northern Virginia NTRAK model train club hosts their monthly layout. $2/adults, $1/ages 4-10. 703-425-9225.
Field Trip. Visit historic Philadelphia in a walking tour with the Fairfax County Park Authority. Bus departs 7 a.m. at the South County Government Center, 8350 Richmond Highway, Alexandria, returns 8:45 p.m. $80. To register call 703-222-4664.
Tuesday/April 17
Symphony Performance. The George Mason University Band and Wind Symphony plays 8 p.m. GMU’s concert hall, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. $10/adults, $7/students and seniors. For tickets call 1-888-945-2468 or call www.tickets.com.
Wednesday/April 18
Art Awards. Northern Virginia Community College presents awards for student art 3-5 p.m. at the Verizon Art Gallery, Ernst Cultural Center, 8333 Little River Turnpike, Annandale. For more call the art department at 703-323-3114.
Friday/April 20
Concert. The NVCC-Annandale Symphony Orchestra presents "Music of the British Isles" 8 p.m. at the Ernst Community Cultural Center, 8333 Little River Turnpike, Annandale. $15/adults, $10/seniors, teens, NOVA students with ID, 12 and under free. See www.reunionmusic.org. For tickets call 703-569-0973 or e-mail joseph@pincus.org.
Concert. Supernova Showdown 4:30 p.m. at Jaxx Night Club, 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield. Doors 4 p.m. $10/advance, $12/door. 703-569-5940.
Saturday/April 21
Children's Performance. Doodlebops perform live, 12:30 p.m., at the George Mason University Patriot Center, 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax. Tickets $42, $30 and $20 plus service charges. Tickets available at Ticketmaster outlets, the Patriot Center box office, www.ticketmaster.com and at 703-573-SEAT. Patrons with disabilities may call 703-993-3035. Visit www.patriotcenter.com.
Nature Festival. Eagle Refuge dedication and festival is 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at Mason Neck State Park, 7301 High Point Road, Lorton. Festival admission free, 5K Run/Walk registration $20/person, $30/family or four or fewer. For information call Rob Hartwell, 703-824-0300 or e-mail PotomacYatchsman@comcast.net.
Chocolate Festival. The Journey, a Springfield church, hosts a Community Chocolate Festival 1-4 p.m. on the church grounds, 6427 Franconia Road, Springfield. Dessert tasting, silent auction and more. Proceeds go to Koinonia Foundation. Rain date April 28. For more visit www.centraltruth.org or call 703-971-0277.
Localpalooza. Tapered Mind, Out of Hatred, Egypt Central and others perform 2:15 p.m. at Jaxx Night Club, 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield. Doors 2 p.m. $10/advance, $12/door. 703-569-5940.
Field Trip. Visit historic Philadelphia in a walking tour with the Fairfax County Park Authority. Bus departs 8:15 a.m. at the South County Government Center, 8350 Richmond Highway, Alexandria, returns 4:15 p.m. $79. To register call 703-222-4664.
Canoe the Marsh. View wildlife from the river 8-9:30 a.m. at Lake Accotink Park, 7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfield. $10/person. Registration required. 703-569-0285.
Sunday/April 22
Concert. The George Mason University Saxophone Ensemble performs 3 p.m. at GMU’s Harris Theater, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Free. For tickets call 1-888-945-2468 or call www.tickets.com.
Chamber Concert. The George Mason University Chamber Ensembles perform 7 p.m. at GMU’s Harris Theater, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. $10/adults, $7/students and seniors. For tickets call 1-888-945-2468 or call www.tickets.com.
Keyboard Conversations. Pianist Jeffrey Siegel presents "Liszt: The Devil Made Me Do It" 7 p.m. at the George Mason University Center for the Arts, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Young Artists Musicale 6 p.m. in Concert Hall lobby. $38, $30, $19. 12 and under half price. For tickets call 888-945-2468, visit www.tickets.com.
Headbang for the Highway. Acirema, Malign, Murderwalk and others perform 3:30 p.m. at Jaxx Night Club, 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield. Doors 3 p.m. $10/advance, $12/door. 703-569-5940.
Tuesday/April 24
Charity Golf. United Community Ministries and Good Shepherd Housing hosts a charity golf tournament starting 9 a.m. at the Hilltop Golf Club, 7900 Telegraph Road, Alexandria. $60/person. To sign up, call 703-719-6504 or e-mail susan@hilltopgolfclub.com.
Concert. Days of the New, Showdown and others perform 7 p.m. at Jaxx Night Club, 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield. Doors 6:30 p.m. $15/advance, $18/door. 703-569-5940.
Wednesday/April 25
Concert. November's Doom, Saturnus, Daylight Dies and others perform 7 p.m. at Jaxx Night Club, 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield. Doors 6:30 p.m. $15/advance, $18/door. 703-569-5940.
Thursday/April 26
Rock Concert. See The Killers 8 p.m. at the GMU Patriot Center, 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax. $39.50. Tickets available at Ticketmaster outlets, Patriot Center box office, www.ticketmaster.com, or at 703-573-SEAT. For more visit www.thekillersmusic.com or www.patriotcenter.com.
Friday/April 27
Concert. Dr. Feelgood performs with Blacklist Union, Wicked Stick and more 8 p.m. at Jaxx Night Club, 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield. Doors 7:30 p.m. Ages 21 and up. $12/advance, $15/door. 703-569-5940.
Saturday/April 28
Karaoke Extravaganza. Local singers showcase their talents 9-10:30 p.m. at JW & Friends Restaurant, 6531 Backlick Road, Springfield. Free. For more call Don Cabrera at 703-971-9585 or e-mail doncabrera4@cox.net.
Pottery Show. Susan Fox Hirschmann hosts her fourth annual Spring Pottery Studio Show 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at her studio, 4810 Tabard Place, Annandale. Wheel throwing demos 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. For more call 703 978-1480 or e-mail artpottery616@aol.com.
Dance Performance. The Susan Shields Ballet Cocktail is 8 p.m. at the GMU Concert Hall, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. $20/adults, $12/students and seniors. For tickets call 1-888-945-2468 or visit www.tickets.com.
Concert. Hardcore Promotions presents Breakdown Boulevard, Timelord, Eternal Winter and others 3:15 p.m. at Jaxx Night Club, 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield. Doors 3 p.m. $10/advance, $12/door. 703-569-5940.
Sunday/April 29
Scholarship Concert. The George Mason University Department of Music Scholarship Concert is 7 p.m. at the GMU concert hall, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. $15/adults, $8/students and seniors. For tickets call 1-888-945-2468 or call www.tickets.com.
Pottery Show. Susan Fox Hirschmann hosts her fourth annual Spring Pottery Studio Show 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at her studio, 4810 Tabard Place, Annandale. Wheel throwing demos 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. For more call 703 978-1480 or e-mail artpottery616@aol.com.
Concert. Bury Your Dead performs with Animosity, Suicide Silence and others 2:30 p.m. at Jaxx Night Club, 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield. Doors 2 p.m. $18/advance, $20/door. 703-569-5940.
Monday/April 30
Concert. Behemoth performs with dead Syndicate and others 7 p.m. at Jaxx Night Club, 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield. Doors 6:30 p.m. $18/advance, $20/door. 703-569-5940.