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Friday/June 6
Bingo. 7:15 p.m. at Fire Station 3, 4081 University Drive, Fairfax. 703-273-3638.
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Poco. 8 p.m. at the Wolftrap Filene Center, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. Tickets are $40/in-house, $25/lawn. 877-WOLFTRAP.
Silver Canyon. 7:30 p.m. Royal Lake Park, 5344 Gainsborough Drive, Fairfax. Free. Call 703-324-7469 or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.
Negative Space and other bands. 8 p.m. at Fat Tuesday’s, University Mall, 10673 Braddock Road, Fairfax, 703-385-5717.
Classic 60s Rock. 6 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave., Vienna. Tickets $10. 703-255-1566 or www.jamminjava.com.
The Laser Beam Team, Black Irish, Bo Jankans, T.A.M.U., Thad Reid, Deuce Ya Hynest. 10 p.m. at Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave., Vienna, 703-255-1566 or www.jamminjava.com
Lunch Bunnies. Bring a lunch and listen to stories. 12 p.m. Birth-5 with adult. Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Call to register 703-978-5600.
Saturday/June 7
Family Running Festival. Fit Families 5K Running Festival is at Van Dyck Park, 3730 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax. One-mile fun run for kids and 5K run/walk for adults. Prizes, kids’ entertainment, vendors, food, music and much more. $20/5K, $15/one-mile. Visit www.smrun.com/fitfamilies.htm or call 703-586-5037.
moe, Rusted Root. 6 p.m. at the Filene Center, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna, 877-WOLFTRAP Tickets are $32/in-house, $28/lawn.
The Ron Holloway Group. 7 p.m., Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave., Vienna. Tickets $17 in advance, $20 at the door. 703-255-1566 or www.jamminjava.com.
Dreaming of Eden, The Common Threat, Celebrity Gunfight. 10 p.m. at Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave., Vienna. Tickets $10. 703-255-1566 or www.jamminjava.com.
A Special Birthday Celebration. 8 p.m., at Fat Tuesday’s, University Mall, 10673 Braddock Road, Fairfax, 703-385-5717.
Envy Insane, Vitreous. 8 p.m., TT Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. Age 21+ only. www.ttreynolds.com.
Dads’ Play Day, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Mott Community Center, 12111 Braddock Road, Fairfax. Dads can play basketball with their children, participate in other outdoor activities and enjoy food and refreshments. Mothers and children also welcome. Free.
Call 703-278-8605.
Morning at the Movies charity event to help fund the monthly melanoma support group by the Life with Cancer organization. This year’s presentation includes a screening of the animated film "Kung Fu Panda" at 9 a.m., with a morning snack bar offering bagels, donuts, coffee and juice available at 8:15 a.m. when the doors open. At the Lee Highway Multiplex, 8223 Lee Hwy., Merrifield. Hosted by the Ashley Fister Cole Foundation, visit www.ashleyfistercolefoundation.org or www.lifewithcancer.org.
Picnic at the Park. 12-3 p.m., at Burke Lake Park Shelter B, 7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Station, to raise money for children fighting cancer and their families. Tickets price includes catered picnic lunch and all entertainment — Banjo Man Frank Cassel, Face Painting, Balloon Animals, Soccer and more. Advance tickets $12 per person, $15 at the gate. www.BryceFoundation.org, 703-266-0146.
52nd Annual Spring Rose Show sponsored by the Arlington Rose Foundation at the Merrifield Garden Center, 12101 Lee Highway, Fairfax. Exhibits on display 1-6 p.m. Free, no reservations required. For more, call 703-860-0071.
Guided Walking Tour. 7 p.m., Moore House, 3950 Chainbridge Road, Fairfax. 703-385-8414 or www.fairfaxva.gov/MuseumVC/WalkingTours.asp.
Neighborhood Plant Clinic. The Fairfax County Master Gardeners Association gives tips and strategies. 10 a.m.-1 p.m., at Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. 703-978-5600.
Sunday/June 8
Revolutionary Backlash: Women and Politics in the Early American Republic. Talk and book signing by Dr. Rosemarie Zagarri. 2 p.m., at Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center, 10209 Main St. Fairfax. www.fairfaxva.gov/MuseumVC/WalkingTours.asp or 703-385-8414.
The Four Seasons. 3 p.m., at GMU Center for the Arts, 4400 University Drive, 703-993-8888 or www.gmu.edu/cfa
Christopher Williams, Chuck E. Costa. 7 p.m. at Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave., Vienna. Tickets $12. 703-255-1566 or www.jamminjava.com.
52nd Annual Spring Rose Show sponsored by the Arlington Rose Foundation at the Merrifield Garden Center, 12101 Lee Highway, Fairfax. Exhibits on display 12-4 p.m. Free, no reservations required. For more, call 703-860-0071.
Neighborhood Plant Clinic. The Fairfax County Master Gardeners Association gives tips and strategies. 12-3 p.m. Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Call 703-644-7333.
Tuesday/June 10
Just Surrender, The Morning Light, Every Avenue, You Me and Everyone We Know. 6:30 p.m., Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave., Vienna. Tickets $12. 703-255-1566 or www.jamminjava.com.
Fairfax Bibliophiles Book Collecting Group. 7:15 p.m. Bring a book to share. City of Fairfax Regional Library, 10360 North Street, Fairfax. Call 703-293-6227.
Neighborhood Plant Clinic. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. The Fairfax County Master Gardeners Association gives tips and strategies. Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Call 703-644-7333.
Book Discussion Group. "After This" by Alice McDermott. 1 p.m. Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Call 703-644-7333.
Wednesday/June 11
Mini-Golf Tournament with the Central Fairfax Chamber of Commerce at the Islands in the Park miniature golf course, Braddock Park, 13241 Braddock Road, Clifton. 3:30 p.m. registration, 4 p.m. shotgun start, reception to follow. $30 individual golfers, sponsorships available. Visit www.cfcc.org.
Louisiana Swamp Romp. The Wild Magnolias, Pine Leaf Boys, Balfa Toujours, Nathan & The Zydeco Cha Chas. 2 p.m. at the Filene Center, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. Tickets are $25. 877-WOLFTRAP.
Trisha Yearwood. 8 p.m. at the Filene Center, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna, 877-WOLFTRAP. Tickets are $40/in-house, $22/lawn.
The WD Miller Band. 9:30 p.m., Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave., Vienna. Tickets $10. 703-255-1566 or www. jamminjava.com.
Thursday/June 12
Mason Festival of the Arts. June 12-29 on GMU’s Fairfax campus, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. This three-week festival includes performances by Theater of the First Amendment (TFA), The Fairfax Symphony Orchestra, The Fairfax Choral Society, the Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra and the World Children’s Choir. Ticket prices vary. Tickets: 888-945-2468, www.tickets.com. Visit www.gmu.edu/cfa.
Kenny G. 8 p.m. at the Filene Center, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. Tickets are $42/in-house, $25/lawn. 877-WOLFTRAP.
Theater of the First Amendment. Mariela in the Desert by Karen Zacarias. 8:30 p.m. GMU Center for the Arts Harris Theater, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Tickets $30, $25. For more information go to www.gmu.edu.cfa, or call 888-945-2468.
Summer Concert Series. 8 p.m. at the Veterans Amphitheater, 10455 Armstrong St., Fairfax, 703-757-0220 or www.fairfaxband.org.
Honor by August, Ringleader, Stepanian. 7:30 p.m. at Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave., Vienna. Tickets $10. 703-255-1566 or www.jamminjava.com.
Aggromatic, Eat It Raw. 8 p.m. at TT Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. Age 21+ only. www.ttreynolds.com.
Genealogy Databases. Search for ancestors using the library's genealogy databases and other free Internet databases. 7 p.m. Age 13 and up. City of Fairfax Regional Library, 10360 North St., Fairfax. Call to register 703-293-6227.
Teen Book Chat. Mother-daughter book discussion group. Age 12-16 with adult. 7:30 p.m. Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Call to register 703-978-5600.
Friday/June 13
Bingo. 7:15 p.m. at Fire Station 3, 4081 University Drive, Fairfax. 703-273-3638.
Anita Baker. 8 p.m. at the Filene Center, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna, 877-WOLFTRAP. Tickets are $48/in-house, $25/lawn.
Verdi’s King for a Day. 8 p.m. at The Barns at Wolf Trap, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. Tickets are $28 to $68. 877-WOLFTRAP.
Yarawi. 7:30 p.m. A folk group that plays traditional Andean music with a commitment to the preservation of the heritage of the Quecha and Aymara. Free. Ossian Hall Park, 7900 Heritage Drive, Annandale. Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances or call 703-324-7469.
Theater of the First Amendment: Two Bit Taj Mahal by Paul D’Andrea. 8 p.m., GMU Center for the Arts TheaterSpace, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Tickets $30, $25. www.gmu.edu.cfa, or call 888-945-2468.
Rome in a Day, OurAfter and other bands. 8 p.m. at Fat Tuesday’s, University Mall, 10673 Braddock Road, Fairfax, 703-385-5717.
Surprise! Arizona, The Blackjacks, Sarah Swanner. Doors open at 9:30 p.m., Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave., Vienna. Tickets $10. 703-255-1566 or www.jamminjava.com.
Saturday/June 14
Concert. The Fairfax Symphony Orchestra performs "Dream of America" with Theatre of the First Amendment actors 8 p.m. at the George Mason University Center for the Arts Concert Hall, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. See www.gmu.edu/cfa or www.fairfaxsymphony.org.
Father & Daughter Dance. The Second Annual Father & Daughter Dance is suitable for girls ages 4 and up, with games, prizes and good food. Old Town Hall, 3999 University Drive, Fairfax. $20 per couple in advance or $30 at the door. Contact 703-386-7858 or www.fairfaxva.gov.
Gordon Lightfoot. 8 p.m. at the Filene Center, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. Tickets are $40/in-house, $22/lawn. 877-WOLFTRAP.
Theater of the First Amendment: Two Bit Taj Mahal by Paul D’Andrea. 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., GMU Center for the Arts TheaterSpace, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Tickets $30, $25. Go to www.gmu.edu.cfa or call 888-945-2468.
John Wayne Hero, Ponderosa. 8 p.m. at TT Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. Age 21+ only. www.ttreynolds.com.
Flowers for Dorian and other bands. 8 p.m. at Fat Tuesday’s, University Mall, 10673 Braddock Road, Fairfax, 703-385-5717.
Chuck Prophet. Mark Mallman. 8 p.m. at Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave., Vienna. Tickets $15. 703-255-1566 or www.jamminjava.com.
Father’s Day Golf Tournament. 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Teams of two compete in 18-hole scramble format. Divisions include father/junior age 7-12; father/junior age 13-17; father/adult partner. Tournament limited to first 48 teams to register. $55 per team. Rain date June 21. Burke Lake Golf Course, 7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Station. Call 703-323-1641.
Neighborhood Plant Clinic. The Fairfax County Master Gardeners Association gives tips and strategies. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Call 703-978-5600.
Open Casting Call for Summer Play. 1 p.m. Rehearsals in July, performance on July 26. Ages 12-18. Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Call to register 703-644-7333.
Sunday/June 15
Fathers Day Train Show. N Scale model trains will be running 1-4 p.m. in the caboose and community room at the Fairfax Station Railroad Museum, 11200 Fairfax Station Road. The Northern Virginia NTRAK model train club will host its monthly setup. $2 adults, $1 children. Call 703-425-9225.
Boz Scaggs. 8 p.m. at the Filene Center, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. Tickets are $40/in-house, $22/lawn. 877-WOLFTRAP.
Verdi’s King for a Day. 8 p.m. at The Barns at Wolf Trap, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. Tickets are$28 to $68. 877-WOLFTRAP.
Theater of the First Amendment: Mariela in the Desert by Karen Zacarias. 2 p.m., GMU Center for the Arts Harris Theater, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Tickets $30, $25. Go to www.gmu.edu.cfa or call 888-945-2468.
Theater of the First Amendment: Two Bit Taj Mahal by Paul D’Andrea. 7 p.m., GMU Center for the Arts TheaterSpace, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Tickets $30, $25. Go to www.gmu.edu.cfa or call 888-945-2468.
Peter Hammill of Van der Graaf Generator. 7:30 p.m., Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave., Vienna. Tickets $20. 703-255-1566 or www.jamminjava.com.
We Shot the Moon, Everybody Else, The Summer Set. 7 p.m. at Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave., Vienna. Tickets $10. 703-255-1566 or www.jamminjava.com.
Neighborhood Plant Clinic. 12-3 p.m. The Fairfax County Master Gardeners Association gives tips and strategies. Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Call 703-644-7333.
Monday/June 16
Old Town Hall Children’s Performance Series: Peter McCory, One Man Band. 10:30 a.m., 3000 University Drive, Fairfax, 703-752-ARTS or www.fairfaxarts.org.
Neighborhood Plant Clinic. 6:30-9 p.m. The Fairfax County Master Gardeners Association gives tips and strategies. Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Call 703-644-7333.
Tuesday/June 17
Pilobolus. 8:30 p.m. at the Filene Center, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. Tickets are $38/in-house, $8/lawn. 877-WOLFTRAP.
Verdi’s King for a Day. 8 p.m. at The Barns at Wolf Trap, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna, Tickets are $28 to $68. 877-WOLFTRAP.
Don Dixon, Parthenon Huxley. 7:30 p.m. at Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave., Vienna. Tickets $10 in advance, $12 at the door. Call 703-255-1566 or visit www.jamminjava.com.
Creatures Great and Small. 7 p.m. A musical review of animal songs and stories presented by Rainbow Puppets. City of Fairfax Regional Library, 10360 North St., Fairfax. Call to register 703-293-6227.
Book Discussion Group. "Crow Lake" by Mary Lawson. 7:30 p.m. City of Fairfax Regional Library, 10360 North St., Fairfax. Call 703-293-6227.
Book Discussion Group. "Suite Francaise" by Irene Nemirovsky. 11 a.m. Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Call 703-978-5600.
Book Discussion Group. "The Memory Keeper's Daughter" by Kim Edwards. Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Call 703-978-5600.
Neighborhood Plant Clinic. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. The Fairfax County Master Gardeners Association gives tips and strategies. Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Call 703-644-7333.
Evening Book Discussion Group. "The Time Traveler’s Wife" by Audrey Niffenegger. 7:30 p.m. Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Call 703-644-7333.