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<b>Wednesday/April 9
</b>The Real World of New Zealand with filmmaker Rick Howard. $7 McLean district residents, $9 others. 8 p.m. at the McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. Visit www.mcleancenter.org.
An Evening with Tom Russell. Americana/folk. $20. 7:30 p.m. at Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna. Call 703-255-1566 or visit www.jamminjava.com.
Chinese Conversation Group meets for practicing speaking the language, 7:45-8:45 p.m., Wednesdays at the group study room of the Oakton Library, 10304 Lynnhaven Place, Oakton. Call 571-225-7697.
Lights, Action, Camera! Movie Night at the Library! Enjoy great books made into great movies. Refreshments will be served. Adults. No registration is required. 7 p.m. at the Oakton library, 10304 Lynnhaven Place, Oakton. Call 703-242-4020.
<b>Thursday/April 10
</b>New Horizon Bass Anglers monthly meeting, 7 p.m. at the Fairfax County Government Center, 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax. Featured speaker is Potomac River guide Todd Neale, discussing seasonal patterns on the river and new baits. Contact cetaylor2@verizon.net or 703-887-8399.
The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley. Children-focused show. $20. 8 p.m. at CenterStage, at the Reston Community Center Hunters Woods, 2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston. Call 703-476-4500 and press 3 or visit www.restoncommunitycenter.com.
Snarky Puppy, Rudder. Nu-jazz, soul, fusion. $12. 8 p.m. at Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna. Call 703-255-1566 or visit www.jamminjava.com.
Roger McGuinn. 12-string guitarist and music pioneer. $25. 8 p.m. at the Barns at Wolf Trap, 1635 Trap Road, Vienna. Call 703-938-2404 or visit www.wolftrap.org.
Spanish Chats. Informal refresher for people who want to practice Spanish. 7 p.m. at the Reston Regional Library, 11925 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston, 703-689-2700.
Preschool Storytime. Age 3-6. 10:15 and 11 a.m. at the Reston Regional Library, 11925 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston, 703-689-2700.
Book Discussion Group. The Ginger Tree by Oswald Wynd. Adults. No registration is required. 11 a.m. at the Oakton library, 10304 Lynnhaven Place, Oakton. Call 703-242-4020.
Girls Read! All-female book discussion. Ask for title. Age 8 & up. 7:15 p.m. at the Reston Regional Library, 11925 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston, 703-689-2700.
Friends' Book Discussion. Love Again by Doris Lessing. Adults. No registration is required. 7:30 p.m. at the Reston Regional Library, 11925 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston, 703-689-2700.
<b>Friday/April 11
</b>Vienna Wireless Society. Anyone interested in amateur radio and related topics welcome. 7:30 p.m. at Vienna Elementary School cafeteria, 128 Center St. S. Call 703-392-0150 or visit www.viennawireless.org.
Jazz Hawks Dessert Concert. 7:30 p.m. at the Reston Community Center Hunters Woods, 2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston. Tickets are available from the South Lakes High School band boosters, contact grayson.fore@fcps.edu.
LauraLea & Tripp Fabulous. Female-fronted cover/original band. 9 p.m. at Ned Devine’s/Ned Kelly’s, 2565 Centreville Road, Herndon. Call 703-793-7376 or visit www.neddevines.com.
Rude Buddha, Signal 13. Rock. $10. 7 p.m. early show at Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna. Call 703-255-1566 or visit www.jamminjava.com.
Rude Buddha, Tsunami Rising, Sins Like Stars. $10. 9:30 p.m. late show at Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna. Call 703-255-1566 or visit www.jamminjava.com.
The Calder Quartet. Strings combine traditional and avant-garde chamber music. Program includes Bartok, Mendelssohn and premiere of Wolf Trap commissioned piece by Anton Batagov, 8 p.m. at the Barns at Wolf Trap, 1635 Trap Road, Vienna. Call 703-938-2404 or visit www.wolftrap.org.
Gary Ferguson, Emory Lester and Gail Wade, part of the Holy Cross Lutheran Church bluegrass series. Show is 8 p.m. at the church, 1090 Sterling Road, Herndon; doors open at 7 p.m. $12 admission at the door. Call 703-435-8377 for information and reservations. Visit www.holycrosslutheranchurch.net and select “Weekend Bluegrass Concert Series” for full schedule.
Pokemon League. Learn and play, for ages 5-18. No registration required. 3 p.m. at Patrick Henry Community Library, 101 Maple Ave. E, Vienna, 703-938-0405.
<b>Saturday/April 12
</b>Rummage Sale held by the Great Falls Optimist Club, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at Krops Crops, 1110 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. Proceeds are used for the youth-oriented activities the club supports. Visit www.greatfallsoptimist.org.
Earth Day Celebration. Whole Foods Markets host a children’s puppet show, indoor compost demonstration, ecology and recycling groups, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at the stores at 11660 Plaza America Drive, Reston, and 7511 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church. Visit www.wholefoodsmarket.com.
Fascinatin’ Rhythm band dance at Dance With Me! Ballroom Dance Studio, 251 Sunset Park Drive, Herndon. Argentine Tango class 8-9 p.m., dance 9 p.m.-midnight. $20 per person by April 10, $25 at the door. Call 703-444-3061 or visit www.dancewithme.net.
Founder’s Day. Join Reston Historic Trust and Reston VIPs in celebrating Reston’s pioneers, a tribute to the 94th birthday of founder, Robert E. Simon Jr., and dedication of the annual Commemorative Brick installment. Reception follows at Reston Museum. Free. All are welcome. Noon at the Lake Anne plaza, Reston. Founder’s Day walk at 1:30 p.m., with Simon leading a walk exploring the design of Lake Anne. Visit www.restonmuseum.org.
It’s All Done with Mirrors: Anthony Zerbe interprets the poetry of e.e. cummings. $20; suitable for ages 14 and older. 8 p.m. at CenterStage, at the Reston Community Center Hunters Woods, 2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston. Call 703-476-4500 and press 3 or visit www.restoncommunitycenter.com.
Saturday Samplings. Free samples of the flower of the month, gourmet treats and hand-made chocolates. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Lake Anne Florist and Chesapeake Chocolates, 11426 Washington Plaza, Lake Anne, Reston.
Everyone But Pete. Local rockers. 9 p.m. at Ned Devine’s/Ned Kelly’s, 2565 Centreville Road, Herndon. Call 703-793-7376 or visit www.neddevines.com.
Spring Garage Sale. Sponsored by the McLean Community Center, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Business Bank parking garage, 1451 Dolley Madison Blvd., McLean. Selling spaces available for $40, deadline is April 10. Visit www.mcleancenter.org.
Chris Brubeck’s Triple Play, featuring Peter “Madcat” Ruth and Joel Brown. The musical ensemble performs jazz, folk, blues and classics. $28 for McLean residents, $34 others. 8 p.m. at the McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. Visit www.mcleancenter.org.
Used Book Sale. Presented by the Friends of the Patrick Henry Library. Continues Sunday. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Patrick Henry Community Library, 101 Maple Ave. E, Vienna, 703-938-0405.
Saturday Storytime. All ages. 10:15 a.m. at the Reston Regional Library, 11925 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston, 703-689-2700.
Wildflower Stroll and Games. On this naturalist-led walk children will enjoy activities while we search for spring flowers. Cosponsored by Riverbend Park and the Friends of the Dolley Madison Library. All ages. 10:30 a.m. at the Dolley Madison Community Library, 1244 Oak Ridge Ave., McLean, 703-356-0770.
Ready to Read. Reading reinforcement program for children in first and second grades. Hands-on activities and games to encourage reading. Registration is for all four weeks. Age 6-8. 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Oakton library, 10304 Lynnhaven Place, Oakton. Call 703-242-4020.
Shakespeare Can be Fun! Celebrate Shakespeare's birthday and National Poetry Month with a performance by Crossroads School of the Arts' students. Crafts provided by the Council for the Arts of Herndon and the Herndon Fortnightly Club. All ages. 2 p.m. at the Herndon Fortnightly Community Library, 768 Center St., Herndon, 703-437-8855.
<b>Sunday/April 13
</b>Jalwa Music and Dance. Over 100 performers showcase the history of Bollywood. Doors open at 2 p.m., show begins at 2:30 at Oakton High School, 2900 Sutton Road, Vienna. $10 in advance, $15 at the door, group discounts available. Visit www.dhoonyadance.com for information and tickets, contact 703-678-8700 or info@dhoonyadance.com.
Primer on Garden Mums. Hands-on descriptive program with grower Normandie Atkins and the Old Dominion Chrysanthemum Society, 2 p.m. at the Falls Church Community Center, 223 Little Falls St., Falls Church. Open to the public; free admission and refreshments. Call Jim Dunne at 703-560-8776.
Colonial Dairy Day. Join in as the Claude Moore Colonial Farm wife makes soft cheese and churns fresh butter. $3 adults, #2 children and seniors. 1-4 p.m. at the farm, 6310 Georgetown Pike, McLean. Weather permitting. Call 703-903-9330 or visit www.1771.org.
Northern Virginia Writers Club meets 3 p.m. at the Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library, 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, 703-790-8088. Writers serious about publication are welcome. Contact northervawriters@gmail.com.
Rock ‘n Roll Songwriters Circle: featuring Luke Brindley, Anthony Fiacco, Shane Hines, Todd Wright. Acoustic. $10. 7 p.m. at Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna. Call 703-255-1566 or visit www.jamminjava.com.
Bluegrass Jam. Players and spectators welcome, 1-4 p.m. at Reston’s Used Book Shop, 1623 Washington Plaza, Lake Anne. Call 703-435-9772. Second and fifth Sunday of every month.
Used Book Sale. Presented by the Friends of the Patrick Henry Library. Begins Saturday. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Patrick Henry Community Library, 101 Maple Ave. E, Vienna, 703-938-0405.
<b>Monday/April 14
</b>Open Mic hosted by David Cotton. To sign up, e-mail david@jamminjava.com. Free. 7 p.m. at Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna. Call 703-255-1566 or visit www.jamminjava.com.
Wee Reads. Interactive storytime for you and your child. Age 11-16 months with adult. 10:15 and 11 a.m. at the Reston Regional Library, 11925 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston, 703-689-2700.
Mother Goose Time. Interactive storytime session for you and your child. Birth-23 months with adult. 10:30 a.m. at the Herndon Fortnightly Community Library, 768 Center St., Herndon, 703-437-8855.
Game On After-School Edition. Come play DDR and Wii and have some snacks. Age 10-18. No registration is required. 3 p.m. at the Patrick Henry Community Library, 101 Maple Ave. E, Vienna, 703-938-0405.
Celebrate Library Week! Forensics 101 presents "Bugs, Garden, Food". Learn how bugs and plants are used to solve crimes in this hands-on forensic science program. Cosponsored by the Friends of the Oakton Library. Age 6-12. 3:30 p.m. at the Oakton library, 10304 Lynnhaven Place, Oakton. Call 703-242-4020.
Bedtime Stories. Stories to end the day. All ages. 7 p.m. at the Dolley Madison Community Library, 1244 Oak Ridge Ave., McLean, 703-356-0770.
<b>Tuesday/April 15
</b>Fred Eaglesmith, Audrey Auld Mezera. Roots rock. $20 in advance, $25 at the door. 7:30 p.m. at Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna. Call 703-255-1566 or visit www.jamminjava.com.
Preservation Hall Jazz Band. New Orleans style big band jazz and blues. Second performance Wednesday. $35. 8 p.m. at the Barns at Wolf Trap, 1635 Trap Road, Vienna. Call 703-938-2404 or visit www.wolftrap.org.
Book Babies. Interactive storytime for you and your child. Age 17-23 months with adult. 10:15 and 11 a.m. at the Reston Regional Library, 11925 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston, 703-689-2700.
Book Discussion Group. Ask for title. Adults. No registration is required. 10:30 a.m. at the Great Falls library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. Call 703-757-8560.
Celebrate Library Week! Storytime for Preschoolers. Mud! Stories and activities to celebrate springtime's favorite squishy goo. Birth-5 with adult. 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Oakton library, 10304 Lynnhaven Place, Oakton. Call 703-242-4020.
Databases Explained: Tools for Research & Daily Life. Learn what databases are, why they are useful, and how to use them. We will demonstrate searches of popular resources for all types of information. All ages. No registration is required. 7 p.m. at the Patrick Henry Community Library, 101 Maple Ave. E, Vienna, 703-938-0405.
<b>Wednesday/April 16
</b>Theater Dinner Fund-Raiser. Herndon High School theater students will preview songs from Kiss Me Kate, their spring musical, and receive a percentage of sales 5-8 p.m. at Potbelly Sandwich Works, 12150 Sunset Hills Road, Reston. Contact Karen Harrison at 703-435-1429 or keh561@msn.com.
Dinner and Theater Night. Dinner from Lucia’s Ristorante followed by a presentation of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. Two seatings: 6 p.m. for those attending the performance, 7:30 p.m. additional seating. Dinner tickets are $10 each, $5 children under 10, purchase at www.SeahawkBoosters.com. Theater tickets are sold separately at www.SLTheatreArts.com. Events benefit South Lakes Boosters and the All Night Grad Party. Advance purchase required.
Leine Roebana in ‘Sporen’: contemporary dance. $16; program suitable for ages 18 and up. 8 p.m. at CenterStage, at the Reston Community Center Hunters Woods, 2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston. Call 703-476-4500 and press 3 or visit www.restoncommunitycenter.com.
Tempest 20th anniversary tour. Celtic/rock. $15. 7:30 p.m. at Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna. Call 703-255-1566 or visit www.jamminjava.com.
Preservation Hall Jazz Band. New Orleans style big band jazz and blues. First performance Tuesday. $35. 8 p.m. at the Barns at Wolf Trap, 1635 Trap Road, Vienna. Call 703-938-2404 or visit www.wolftrap.org.
Chinese Conversation Group meets for practicing speaking the language, 7:45-8:45 p.m., Wednesdays at the group study room of the Oakton Library, 10304 Lynnhaven Place, Oakton. Call 571-225-7697.
Toddler Storytime. Age 2 with adult. 10:15 and 11 a.m. at the Reston Regional Library, 11925 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston, 703-689-2700.
Buds are Blooming! Plant the first seeds of the season. Age 2-5 with adult. 10:30 a.m. at the Dolley Madison Community Library, 1244 Oak Ridge Ave., McLean, 703-356-0770.
Celebrate Library Week! ABC Storytime for Preschoolers. B Is for Bullfrogs, Bubbles and Butterflies. Stories and activities about springtime's most exciting transformations. Birth-5 with adult. 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Oakton library, 10304 Lynnhaven Place, Oakton. Call 703-242-4020.
Miss Belle's Sing-Along. Enjoy old favorites and original songs. Age 1-5 with adult. 10:30 a.m. at the Patrick Henry Community Library, 101 Maple Ave. E, Vienna, 703-938-0405.
Steps to Reading. Stories and activities. Age 4-5 with adult. 1:30 p.m. at the Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library, 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, 703-790-8088.
eAudiobooks Expertise. You can download an eAudiobook to your computer and some portable players. Learn about this service with a demonstration. Age 13 & up. No registration is required. 7 p.m. at the Patrick Henry Community Library, 101 Maple Ave. E, Vienna, 703-938-0405.
Book Discussion Group. Call for the book title. Adults. No registration is required. 7:15 p.m. at the Dolley Madison Community Library, 1244 Oak Ridge Ave., McLean, 703-356-0770.
Book Discussion Group. The Omnivore's Dilemma by Michael Pollan. Adults. 7:15 p.m. at the Oakton library, 10304 Lynnhaven Place, Oakton. Call 703-242-4020.
Evening Book Club. Ask for title. Adults. 7:30 p.m. at the Great Falls library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. Call 703-757-8560.
<b>Thursday/April 17
</b>Chris Merritt, The Kin. Pop/rock. $10 in advance, $12 at the door. 7:30 p.m. at Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna. Call 703-255-1566 or visit www.jamminjava.com.
Tom Paxton with guest Krista Detor. Folk singer. $20. 8 p.m. at the Barns at Wolf Trap, 1635 Trap Road, Vienna. Call 703-938-2404 or visit www.wolftrap.org.
Spanish Chats. Informal refresher for people who want to practice Spanish. 7 p.m. at the Reston Regional Library, 11925 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston, 703-689-2700.
Preschool Storytime. Age 3-6. 10:15 and 11 a.m. at the Reston Regional Library, 11925 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston, 703-689-2700.
Tiny Tot Tales. Stories and activities. Age 13-23 months with adult. 10:30 a.m. at the Dolley Madison Community Library, 1244 Oak Ridge Ave., McLean, 703-356-0770.
Rhyming Time. Celebrate National Poetry Month with rhyming stories and a craft. Age 3-5. 10:30 a.m. at the Herndon Fortnightly Community Library, 768 Center St., Herndon, 703-437-8855.
Storytime for Preschoolers. Spring Has Sprung! Stories and activities for preschoolers about springtime. Birth-5 with adult. 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Oakton library, 10304 Lynnhaven Place, Oakton. Call 703-242-4020.
Spring Bling. Stories and a craft about spring. Age 3-5 with adult. 10:30 a.m. at the Patrick Henry Community Library, 101 Maple Ave. E, Vienna, 703-938-0405.
Homework EXPress: Using Databases for Your Projects. Learn about encyclopedias, magazine articles, speeches, maps and more available in the library's databases. All ages. No registration is required. 7-8 p.m. at the Patrick Henry Community Library, 101 Maple Ave. E, Vienna, 703-938-0405.
Guys Read! All-male book discussion. Ask for title. Age 8 & up. 7:15 p.m. at the Reston Regional Library, 11925 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston, 703-689-2700.
<b>Friday/April 18
</b>Caroline Herring “Lantana” CD release show. Country/folk. $12. 7 p.m. early show at Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna. Call 703-255-1566 or visit www.jamminjava.com.
Jim’s Big Ego. Pop/rock. $10 in advance, $12 at the door. 9:30 p.m. late show at Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna. Call 703-255-1566 or visit www.jamminjava.com.
John Jennings and Friends. Singer-songwriter of country and folk-pop. $20. 8 p.m. at the Barns at Wolf Trap, 1635 Trap Road, Vienna. Call 703-938-2404 or visit www.wolftrap.org.
Candiflyp. Philadelphia foursome. 9 p.m. at Ned Devine’s/Ned Kelly’s, 2565 Centreville Road, Herndon. Call 703-793-7376 or visit www.neddevines.com.
Pokemon League. Learn and play, for ages 5-18. No registration required. 3 p.m. at Patrick Henry Community Library, 101 Maple Ave. E, Vienna, 703-938-0405.
Terrific Twos. Stories and activities. Age 24-35 months with adult. 10:30 a.m. at the Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library, 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, 703-790-8088.
Game On. Runescape, DDR, Wii, pizza and soda at the library. Age 10-18. No registration is required. 6 p.m. at the Patrick Henry Community Library, 101 Maple Ave. E, Vienna, 703-938-0405.
Charity Citrus Fruit Sale at American Legion Post 270, 1355 Balls Hill Road, McLean. 8 a.m.-6 p.m., continues Saturday. Proceeds support local community youth, patriotic activities, and veteran needs. Pink seedless grapefruit, Valencia oranges, and honey tangerines are featured. Pure maple syrup and natural honey will also be available. Visit www.mcleanpost270.org or call 703-356-8259.
<b>Saturday/April 19
</b>Dave Murray and the Black Saint Quartet. Blues, jazz and gospel mix. $28; program is suitable for ages 18 and up. 8 p.m. at CenterStage, at the Reston Community Center Hunters Woods, 2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston. Call 703-476-4500 and press 3 or visit www.restoncommunitycenter.com.
Bill Emerson and the Sweet Dixie Band, part of the Holy Cross Lutheran Church bluegrass series. Shows are 7:30 p.m. at the church, 1090 Sterling Road, Herndon; doors open at 6:30 p.m. $10 admission at the door. Call 703-435-8377 for information and reservations. Visit www.holycrosslutheranchurch.net and select “Weekend Bluegrass Concert Series” for full schedule.
Carnival of the Animals. For ages 6 and up. The family performance features miming, music and narrative. $10 McLean district residents, $14 others. 2-3 p.m. at the McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. Visit www.mcleancenter.org.
JunkFood. Bringing fun back to rock-and-roll. 9 p.m. at Ned Devine’s/Ned Kelly’s, 2565 Centreville Road, Herndon. Call 703-793-7376 or visit www.neddevines.com.
YAP. Improvisational comedy. $10 adults, $5 children. 2 p.m. at Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna. Call 703-255-1566 or visit www.jamminjava.com.
Toshi Reagon and BIGLovely Trio. Folk/rock/soul. Re-scheduled date; tickets for canceled March 14 show are valid. E-mail Cheryl@jamminjava.com for refund information. $15. 7 p.m. early show at Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna. Call 703-255-1566 or visit www.jamminjava.com.
Lucy Kaplansky with guest Nathan Gaunt. Folk singer-songwriter. $20. 7:30 p.m. at the Barns at Wolf Trap, 1635 Trap Road, Vienna. Call 703-938-2404 or visit www.wolftrap.org.
Charity Citrus Fruit Sale at American Legion Post 270, 1355 Balls Hill Road, McLean. 8 a.m.-noon, begins Friday. Proceeds support local community youth, patriotic activities, and veteran needs. Pink seedless grapefruit, Valencia oranges, and honey tangerines are featured. Pure maple syrup and natural honey will also be available. Visit www.mcleanpost270.org or call 703-356-8259.
Saturday Storytime. All ages. 10:15 a.m. at the Reston Regional Library, 11925 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston, 703-689-2700.
Ready to Read. Reading reinforcement program for children in first and second grades. Hands-on activities and games to encourage reading. Registration is for all four weeks. Age 6-8. 10:30 a.m. at the Oakton library, 10304 Lynnhaven Place, Oakton. Call 703-242-4020.
Databases EXPlained: Tools for Daily Life. Learn what databases are, why they are useful, and how to use them. We will demonstrate searches of popular resources for all types of information. All ages. No registration is required. 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Patrick Henry Community Library, 101 Maple Ave. E, Vienna, 703-938-0405.
Tech EXPO @ Your Library. Use your library here, at home and on the road! Learn about databases, genealogy tools, eAudiobooks, Google tricks, and more. Demonstrations, food, & prizes. All ages. No registration is required. 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the Patrick Henry Community Library, 101 Maple Ave. E, Vienna, 703-938-0405.
Penguin's Playground. Join master puppeteer Bob Brown for an Awesome Arctic Adventure. All ages. 10:30 a.m. at the Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library, 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, 703-790-8088.
EXPlore Your Family Data. Dig deeper into your family history documents using a variety of databases. We’ll discuss HeritageQuest, the Ancestry Library Edition, and historical newspaper indexes. Age 13 & up. 11:30 a.m. at Patrick Henry Community Library, 101 Maple Ave. E, Vienna, 703-938-0405.
eAudiobooks EXPertise. You can download an eAudiobook to your computer and some portable players. Learn about this service with a demonstration. Age 13 & up. No registration is required. 1 p.m. at the Patrick Henry Community Library, 101 Maple Ave. E, Vienna, 703-938-0405.
Google EXPanded. You've probably used Google to find something on the Web, but have you ever used Google to DO something? Learn how to upload videos to YouTube, create a blog on Blogger, share photos with Picasa and more. Age 13 & up. No registration is required. 3-4 p.m. at the Patrick Henry Community Library, 101 Maple Ave. E, Vienna, 703-938-0405.
<b>Sunday/April 20
</b>Concerts at the Alden: Emily Phelps, piano. Free. 3 p.m. at the Alden Theatre at the McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. Visit www.mcleancenter.org.
Marshall Crenshaw. Pop/rock. $20. 7:30 p.m. at Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna. Call 703-255-1566 or visit www.jamminjava.com.
<b>Monday/April 21
</b>The Passover Story in Song. Come learn about Passover with Carol Boyd Leon. Cosponsored by the Shelley A. Marshall Foundation to honor 9-11 victim Shelley Marshall. Age 3-6. 10:30 a.m. at the Patrick Henry Community Library, 101 Maple Ave. E, Vienna, 703-938-0405.
Celebrate TV Turn Off Week! Play Brain Games at Oakton Library. Celebrate TV Turn Off Week at the Oakton Library. Bring your friends in after school and play some fun and brain-stretching games. Age 6-12. No registration is required. 2-5 p.m. at the Oakton library, 10304 Lynnhaven Place, Oakton. Call 703-242-4020.
Book Club. 7:30 p.m. at the Reston Used Book Shop, 1623 Washington Plaza, Lake Anne, Reston. Call 703-435-9772.
<b>Tuesday/April 22
</b>Good for the Jews “Putting the Ass in Passover” tour, featuring Rob Tannenbaum and David Fagin, with guests The Alexandria Kleztet. Music/comedy. $15 in advance, $18 at the door. 8 p.m. at Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna. Call 703-255-1566 or visit www.jamminjava.com.
March into Spring! Stories about marching bands and a parade. Age 3-5. 10:30 p.m. at the Herndon Fortnightly Community Library, 768 Center St., Herndon, 703-437-8855.
Treasure Your Trash. Celebrate Earth Day and make crafts using recycled materials. Age 8-12. 3:30 p.m. at the Patrick Henry Community Library, 101 Maple Ave. E, Vienna, 703-938-0405.
Online Fun with Photos. Now that you have a digital camera, come to the library to discover all the cool stuff you can do. Learn how to use Flickr and other free Web-based photo programs. Age 13 & up. No registration is required. 7-8 p.m. at the Patrick Henry Community Library, 101 Maple Ave. E, Vienna, 703-938-0405.
<b>Wednesday/April 23
</b>Dave Barnes “Me + You + The World” CD release, Andy Davis. Acoustic/pop/soul. $15 in advance, $18 at the door. 7:30 p.m. at Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna. Call 703-255-1566 or visit www.jamminjava.com.
Barrage. Canadian fiddlers with music and a fully-choreographed stage show. Second performance Thursday. $25. 8 p.m. at the Barns at Wolf Trap, 1635 Trap Road, Vienna. Call 703-938-2404 or visit www.wolftrap.org.
Senior Movie Day. Free movie for seniors the fourth Wednesday every month. Refreshments and door prizes at 9:15 a.m., movie starts at 10 a.m. at the Multiplex Cinemas, 11900 Market St., Reston Town Center. Call 703-435-6577 for titles.
Chinese Conversation Group meets for practicing speaking the language, 7:45-8:45 p.m., Wednesdays at the group study room of the Oakton Library, 10304 Lynnhaven Place, Oakton. Call 571-225-7697.
Rabbit Romp. Bunnies, are you ready to hop, hop, hop? Age 2-5 with adult. 10:30 a.m. at the Dolley Madison Community Library, 1244 Oak Ridge Ave., McLean, 703-356-0770.
Bee Healthy! Fairfax County Health Department presents a puppet show on best health practices for young children. Birth-5 with adult. 10:30 a.m. at the Oakton library, 10304 Lynnhaven Place, Oakton. Call 703-242-4020.
PJs and Popcorn. Come watch a movie in your pajamas. All ages. 7 p.m. at the Patrick Henry Community Library, 101 Maple Ave. E, Vienna, 703-938-0405.
<b>Thursday/April 24
</b>Justin Currie from Del Amitri, Angie Mattson. Acoustic pop/rock. $15. 8 p.m. at Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna. Call 703-255-1566 or visit www.jamminjava.com.
Barrage. Canadian fiddlers with music and a fully-choreographed stage show. First performance Wednesday. $25. 8 p.m. at the Barns at Wolf Trap, 1635 Trap Road, Vienna. Call 703-938-2404 or visit www.wolftrap.org.
Spanish Chats. Informal refresher for people who want to practice Spanish. 7 p.m. at the Reston Regional Library, 11925 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston, 703-689-2700.
Things to Know if You're 50+. Resources and tips to protect yourself and enhance your life, from Fairfax County agencies that are here to serve you. Learn about consumer fraud, home & personal safety, emergency preparedness, assisted living options and more. Adults. 10 a.m. at the Oakton library, 10304 Lynnhaven Place, Oakton. Call 703-242-4020.
Book Discussion Group. Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert. Adults. 1 p.m. at the Patrick Henry Community Library, 101 Maple Ave. E, Vienna, 703-938-0405.
Used Book Sale Preview. Friends Members' Preview Night. All ages. 6-8:30 p.m. at the Reston Regional Library, 11925 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston, 703-689-2700.
Socrates Cafe. Inspired by Christopher Phillips's book Socrates Cafe, participate in open discussion. Use the Socratic method to pose questions, listen to others, raise challenges and consider alternative answers. Age 13 & up. 7 p.m. at the Dolley Madison Community Library, 1244 Oak Ridge Ave., McLean, 703-356-0770.
TV Turn Off Week Party for Oakton ES Oakton ES PTA and Oakton library partner to provide a TV turn off alternative event. No registration is required. 7 p.m. at the Oakton library, 10304 Lynnhaven Place, Oakton. Call 703-242-4020.
Viking Music Festival. Vienna Elementary School advanced band, orchestra students, all county chorus, the Madison pyramid singers, VES Jammers perform an engaging evening of music. All ages. 7 p.m. at the Patrick Henry Community Library, 101 Maple Ave. E, Vienna, 703-938-0405.
<b>Friday/April 25
</b>McLean Art Society meeting, featuring Penelope Barringer, a lithograph artist. 10 a.m.-noon at the McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean, 703-790-0123. Guests are welcome.
Making Noise Presents “Let Them Speak: Giving Voice to the Youth of Africa.” Fund-raising event featuring spoken word, testimony, photography and music. $10 suggested donation. 6 p.m. early show at Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna. Call 703-255-1566 or visit www.jamminjava.com.
Future, Colouring Lesson. Rock/reggae. $10. 10 p.m. late show at Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna. Call 703-255-1566 or visit www.jamminjava.com.
David Finckel and Wu Han. Cello and piano duo, part of the Discovery Series at Wolf Trap. Program includes Strauss, Grieg, Franck. $30. 8 p.m. at the Barns at Wolf Trap, 1635 Trap Road, Vienna. Call 703-938-2404 or visit www.wolftrap.org.
Sub G. Five suburban boys having a good time on stage. 9 p.m. at Ned Devine’s/Ned Kelly’s, 2565 Centreville Road, Herndon. Call 703-793-7376 or visit www.neddevines.com.
Open Mic Night. 7:30 p.m. at Reston’s Used Book Shop, 1623 Washington Plaza, Lake Anne. Call 703-435-9772. Repeats the fourth Friday of the month.
Pokemon League. Learn and play, for ages 5-18. No registration required. 3 p.m. at Patrick Henry Community Library, 101 Maple Ave. E, Vienna, 703-938-0405.
Book Sale! Co-sponsored by the Friends of the Great Falls Library. All ages. No registration is required. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. at the Great Falls library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls, 703-757-8560. Continues Saturday.
Semi-Annual Used Book Sale. Special collection of used books. Co-sponsored by the Friends of the Reston Regional Library. All ages. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Reston Regional Library, 11925 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston, 703-689-2700. Continues through Sunday.
<b>Saturday/April 26
</b>Yard Sale. Hosted by the Friends of Vale Schoolhouse, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at the schoolhouse, 3124 Fox Mill Road, Oakton. Proceeds benefit the preservation of the 1888 schoolhouse. Call 703-246-0116.
Robbie Schaefer and Ellis Paul. Folk guitarists and songwriters. $18. 7:30 p.m. at the Barns at Wolf Trap, 1635 Trap Road, Vienna. Call 703-938-2404 or visit www.wolftrap.org.
Gonzo’s Nose. Local party band. 9 p.m. at Ned Devine’s/Ned Kelly’s, 2565 Centreville Road, Herndon. Call 703-793-7376 or visit www.neddevines.com.
Book Sale! Co-sponsored by the Friends of the Great Falls Library. All ages. No registration is required. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Great Falls library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls, 703-757-8560. Begins Friday.
Semi-Annual Used Book Sale. Special collection of used books. Co-sponsored by the Friends of the Reston Regional Library. All ages. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the Reston Regional Library, 11925 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston, 703-689-2700. Begins Friday, continues Sunday.
Ready to Read. Reading reinforcement program for children in first and second grades. Hands-on activities and games to encourage reading. Registration is for all four weeks. Age 6-8. 10:30 a.m. at the Oakton library, 10304 Lynnhaven Place, Oakton. Call 703-242-4020.
Manga Club. Manga, anime and refreshments. Age 12-18. No registration is required. 11 a.m. at the Patrick Henry Community Library, 101 Maple Ave. E, Vienna, 703-938-0405.
Earth Day Celebration for Kids. Wild Birds in Your Backyard. Fairfax County Park naturalist brings live native birds for an informative nature program. Cosponsored by the Friends of the Oakton Library. Age 6-12. Noon at the Oakton library, 10304 Lynnhaven Place, Oakton. Call 703-242-4020.
Earth Day Celebration. Honor conservation pioneer Dr. Ira Gabrielson as the Fairfax County History Commission presents a State Historic Highway Marker to be erected in his name. Earth Day Art Contest winners will be awarded prizes at this time. No registration is required. 2 p.m. at the Oakton library, 10304 Lynnhaven Place, Oakton. Call 703-242-4020.
<b>Sunday/April 27
</b>J.S. Bach: Mass in B minor, with the New Dominion Chorale and Orchestra. 4 p.m. at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center at the Northern Virginia Community College Alexandria campus, 3001 N. Beauregard St. Tickets are $25, $20 for seniors, $5 for students, $20 for group sales. Call 703-442-9404 or visit www.newdominion.org.
Johnny A, Peter and Alex. Rock guitar. $18. 7:30 p.m. at Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna. Call 703-255-1566 or visit www.jamminjava.com.
Semi-Annual Used Book Sale. Special collection of used books. Co-sponsored by the Friends of the Reston Regional Library. All ages. Noon-3:30 p.m. at the Reston Regional Library, 11925 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston, 703-689-2700. Begins Friday, continues Saturday.