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. 703-917-6459.
Thursday/March 13
Christian Music Concert. toby Mac performs with Jeremy Camp 7:30 p.m. at the George Mason University Patriot Center, 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax. $18-$30. Tickets: Ticketmaster outlets, Patriot Center box office, www.ticketmaster.com, or 703-573-SEAT.
Swing Dance. Daryl Davis Band performs 8-10 p.m. at Old Town Hall, 3999 University Drive, Fairfax. Free swing lesson at 7:30 p.m. $12. See www.headoverheelsdance.com, call Tina Foley 703-424-1745.
Concert. Numa, Anamide and Burn the Ballroom perform 8 p.m.-1 a.m. at TT Reynold’s, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. Ages 21 and up. 703-591-9292.
Concert. Twentysomthin performs 8 p.m. at Fat Tuesday’s N’Awlins Saloon, 10673 Braddock Road, Fairfax. Call 703-385-5717 for cover.
Friday/March 14
Concert. Jonas Brothers perform 7 p.m. at the George Mason University Patriot Center, 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax. $49.50, $39.50 and $29.50. Tickets: Patriot Center box office, www.ticketmaster.com and 703-573-SEAT.
Irish Music. Edsall Road performs 7-9:30 p.m. at the Auld Shebeen Irish Pub & Restaurant, 3971 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. 703-293-9600.
Live in the Cellar. 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. in the cellar at the Auld Shebeen Irish Pub & Restaurant, 3971 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. $5. 703-293-9600.
Bingo. 7:15 p.m. at Fire Station 3, 4081 University Drive, Fairfax. Call 703-273-3638 for cost.
Concert. Funkmnkyz, DC Flow, the Common Threat and others perform 8 p.m. at Fat Tuesday’s N’Awlins Saloon, 10673 Braddock Road, Fairfax. Call 703-385-5717 for cover.
U.S. Marine Band. “The President’s Own” performs 7 p.m. at George Mason University’s Center for the Arts, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Free. See www.gmu.edu/cfa.
Saturday/March 15
Harlem Globetrotters. 7:30 p.m. at the Patriot Center, 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax. $20.50-$123.50. Tickets: Ticketmaster outlets, Patriot Center Box Office, 703-573-SEAT or www.ticketmaster.com.
Celtic Group. Canadian Celtic group Leahy performs 8 p.m. at George Mason University’s Center for the Arts, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. See www.gmu.edu/cfa.
Irish Music. Edsall Road performs 7-9:30 p.m. at the Auld Shebeen Irish Pub & Restaurant, 3971 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. 703-293-9600.
Benefit Concert. Tribute to Patmandude 5 p.m. at Fat Tuesday’s N’Awlins Saloon, 10673 Braddock Road, Fairfax. Call 703-385-5717 for cover.
Piano Concert. The Cosmopolitan Claviers perform piano works 7:30 p.m. at Fairfax Christian Church, 10185 Main St., Fairfax. $10 suggested. For more call 703-385-3520 or e-mail office@fairfaxchristian.org.
Egg Hunt. 2 p.m. at Burke Centre Conservancy, 5050 Burke Centre Parkway, Burke. Bring baskets. Free, sign up at 703-978-2928 or e-mail rita@burkecentre.org.
Sunday/March 16
Community Concerts. Fairfax Community Concerts presents the IONA Celtic Group 3 p.m. at Oakton High School, 2900 Sutton Road, Vienna. For more call James Bogart at 703-356-0079.
Country Concert. Trace Adkins performs with Bill Engvall 7:30 p.m. at the Patriot Center, 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax. $39.75. Tickets: Ticketmaster outlets, Patriot Center Box Office, 703-573-SEAT or www.ticketmaster.com.
Young Soloists Recital. Timothy Tran of Lake Braddock High School and other local students perform 3 p.m. at the Alden Theatre, McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. See www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library.
Monday/March 17
Concert. Rockstar Taste of Chaos festival features Avenged Sevenfold, Atreyu, Bullet for My Valentine, MUCC and others 5 p.m. at The George Mason University Patriot Center, 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax. $33. Tickets: Ticketmaster outlets, Patriot Center box office, www.ticketmaster.com or 703-573-SEAT.
Spring Break. Peter McCory's One-Man Band performs 11 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. at Fair Oaks Mall, 11750L Fair Oaks Mall, Fairfax. See www.shopfairoaksmall.com.
Children’s Show. “Tales for St. Patrick” with Penelope Fleming and Howard Rhile, 10:30 a.m. at Old Town Hall, 3999 University Drive, Fairfax. 703-352-ARTS.
GMU Vision Series. “Satisfying Victims and Healing Societies” 8 p.m. at the George Mason University Center for the Arts, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. 703-993-8888.
Tuesday/March 18
Theater Performance. The Text and Community Program at George Mason University hosts Albany Park Theater Project's "Aquí Estoy (I Am Here)" 7:30 p.m. in TheaterSpace, George Mason University, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Free. Call 703-993-8815.
Spring Break. Speed & Thro High Energy Magic Show performs 11 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. at Fair Oaks Mall, 11750L Fair Oaks Mall, Fairfax. See www.shopfairoaksmall.com.
Wednesday/March 19
Jazz Concert. George Mason University Jazz Ensemble performs 8 p.m. at the Center for the Arts concert hall, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. $15/adults, $10/students, seniors. See www.tickets.com or call 1-888-945-2468.
Spring Break. Jolly Jack's Sing Along performs 11 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. at Fair Oaks Mall, 11750L Fair Oaks Mall, Fairfax. See www.shopfairoaksmall.com.
Thursday/March 20
Concert. The Splints and Quickstep Jones perform 8 p.m.-1 a.m. at TT Reynold’s, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. Ages 21 and up. 703-591-9292.
Spring Break. General Foolishness performs 11 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. at Fair Oaks Mall, 11750L Fair Oaks Mall, Fairfax. See www.shopfairoaksmall.com.
Friday Morning Music Club. 11 a.m. at Old Town Hall, 3999 University Drive, Fairfax. 703-352-ARTS.
Big Screen. “P.S. I Love You,” 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. at the George Mason University Johnson Center, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. 703-993-1702, pg.gmu.edu/film.
Friday/March 21
Faculty Artist Series. Glen Smith performs 8 p.m. at George Mason University's Harris Theater, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Free. See www.gmu.edu/departments/music.
Irish Music. Brendan's Voyage performs 7-9:30 p.m. at the Auld Shebeen Irish Pub & Restaurant, 3971 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. 703-293-9600.
Live in the Cellar. 8 Track Jones performs 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. in the cellar at the Auld Shebeen Irish Pub & Restaurant, 3971 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. $5. 703-293-9600.
Bingo. 7:15 p.m. at Fire Station 3, 4081 University Drive, Fairfax. Call 703-273-3638 for cost.
Spring Break. The Magic is Real, the Magic of Joe Romano, 11 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. at Fair Oaks Mall, 11750L Fair Oaks Mall, Fairfax. See www.shopfairoaksmall.com.
Big Screen. “National Treasure 2,” 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. at the George Mason University Johnson Center, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. 703-993-1702, pg.gmu.edu/film.
Saturday/March 22
Irish Music. Brendan's Voyage performs 7-9:30 p.m. at the Auld Shebeen Irish Pub & Restaurant, 3971 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. 703-293-9600.
Easter Egg Hunt. Yesterday’s Rose hosts a store egg hunt 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at 9960 Main St., Fairfax. Visit from Easter Bunny. Call Judy Stone at 703-385-9517.
Dance Performance. The Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company performs 8 p.m. at George Mason University’s Center for the Arts, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. $44, $36, $22. Tickets: 888-945-2468 or see www.tickets.com.
Big Screen. “National Treasure 2,” 6 and 9 p.m. at the George Mason University Johnson Center, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. 703-993-1702, pg.gmu.edu/film.
Sunday/March 23
Benefit Concert. The Lorton Community Action Center presents "Our Children, Our Future," a concert with Cephas and Wiggins, The Deacons, The Eleventh Hour 4-9 p.m. at George Mason University Harris Theater, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Visit www.tickets.com.
Monday/March 24
Astronomy Observing Session. 8:30 p.m. at the George Mason University Research I Building Observatory, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. 703-993-1280, www.physics.gmu.edu.
Thursday/March 27
Big Screen. “Kite Runner,” 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. at the George Mason University Johnson Center, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. 703-993-1702, pg.gmu.edu/film.
Friday/March 28
History Symposium. “All Manner of Useful Goods: Household Necessities and Craftsmanship in Early America,” 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at George Mason University, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Presenters and exhibitors from the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, Winterthur Museum, Henderson & Vinci Cabinetmaking and more. $65. Advance registration required by March 21. For more e-mail susan.clark@fairfaxcounty.gov, call 703-631-1429 or fax 703-631-8319.
Irish Music. Celtic Marc performs 7-9:30 p.m. at the Auld Shebeen Irish Pub & Restaurant, 3971 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. 703-293-9600.
Live in the Cellar. Monster Band performs 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. in the cellar at the Auld Shebeen Irish Pub & Restaurant, 3971 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. $5. 703-293-9600.
Bingo. 7:15 p.m. at Fire Station 3, 4081 University Drive, Fairfax. Call 703-273-3638 for cost.
Bonita Lestina Series. Pete Mealy and Laurie Griffith 8 p.m. at Old Town Hall, 3999 University Drive, Fairfax. 703-352-ARTS.
Shot in the Dark. Night golf tournament 8 p.m. at Burke Lake Park, 7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Station. Hors d’ouevres 7 p.m. $55/team. Ages 12 and up. Reserve a spot: 703-323-1641.
Saturday/March 29
Band Concert. The City of Fairfax Band performs “Hurray for Hollywood,” 8 p.m. at Oakton High School, 2900 Sutton Road, Vienna. $13/adults,$7/seniors. Under 18 free. 703-757-0220.
Big Screen. “I Am Legend,” 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. at the George Mason University Johnson Center, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. 703-993-1702, pg.gmu.edu/film.
Sunday/March 30
Memorial Chamber Concert. Features George Mason University Faculty, 3 p.m. at the Harris Theater, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Free. See www.gmu.edu/departments/music.
Irish Music. Celtic Marc performs 7-9:30 p.m. at the Auld Shebeen Irish Pub & Restaurant, 3971 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. 703-293-9600.
Concert. Juanes performs 7 p.m. at the Patriot Center, 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax. $48-78. Tickets: Ticketmaster outlets, Patriot Center Box Office, 703-573-SEAT or www.ticketmaster.com.
Symphony Performance. The Helsingborg Symphony Orchestra performs "The Eroica Effect" 7 p.m. at the George Mason University Center for the Arts, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. $50, $42, $25. Tickets: 888-945-2468, www.tickets.com.
Concert. Clifton native Randy Thompson performs 8 p.m. at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. Colin Thompson Band plays 7 p.m. See www.randythompson.net.