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Fairfax Station, Laurel Hill & Springfield Calendar

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<b>Thursday/Aug. 13

</b>Redemption Thursdays: bands TBA. 8:30 p.m. at Jaxx Nightclub, 6355 Rolling Road, West Springfield. 18+. $5 in advance, $7 day of show. 703-569-5940 or jaxxroxx.com .

Journey to the Jungle with Animal Ambassadors. 10:30 a.m., at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. 703-644-7333. See beautiful macaws, a giant toad and huge creepy crawlies as we visit the amazing tropical rain forests of the world. Age 6-12. Registration required.

Drum Circle. 2:30 p.m., at Lorton Library, 9520 Richmond Highway, Lorton. 703-339-7385. The Cultural Foundation for Children presents a glimpse of African traditions, chants and celebrations. All ages. Registration required.

Bugs! Bugs! Bugs! 10:30 a.m., at Richard Byrd Library, 6315 Backlick Road, second floor of the Bank of America building, Springfield. 703-451-8055. Meet our insect friends in stories and activities. Age 2-5 with adult. Registration required.

Journey to the Jungle with Animal Ambassadors. 10:30 a.m., at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. 703-644-7333. See beautiful macaws, a giant toad and huge creepy crawlies as we visit the amazing tropical rain forests of the world. Age 6-12. Registration required.

Raptor Conservancy of Virginia. 10:30 a.m., at Kingstowne Library 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. 703-339-4610. See these birds of prey and find out more about their place in the wild. Age 6-12. Registration required.

Lunch Bunch. 12 p.m., at John Marshall Library, 6209 Rose Hill Drive, Alexandria. 703-971-0010. Bring your lunch and join us for stories. Birth-5 with adult. Registration required.

Chess Club. 3:30 p.m., at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. 703-644-7333. Learn the rules and strategy; play the game. Age 6-15.

<b>Friday/Aug. 14

</b>The United States Navy Band. 7:30 p.m. Lake Accotink Park, 7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfield. 703-324-SHOW.

Kingstowne Farmers Market. 4-7 p.m. at Kingstowne Town Center behind the Sunoco Gas Station.

JAXX 15th Anniversary! 9 p.m. at Jaxx Nightclub, 6355 Rolling Road, West Springfield. TBA, 94' Mentality, Frayz, Sensylla, Zoe, TBA. $10 in advance, $12 day of show. 703-569-5940 or jaxxroxx.com.

Evening at the Pond: Local Reptiles. Children 3 and older will see local reptiles up close from 7:30-9 p.m., at Hidden Pond Nature Center, 8511 Greeley Blvd., Springfield. A walk in search of these cold-blooded creatures will follow. $5 per person. Call 703-451-9588 to reserve.

<b>Saturday/Aug. 15

</b>JAXX 15th Anniversary. 9:30 p.m. at Jaxx Nightclub, 6355 Rolling Road, West Springfield. TBA, Switch56, Division, TBA. 21+. $10 in advance, $12 day of show. 703-569-5940 or jaxxroxx.com.

Kinship Respite Day. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., at the Gum Springs Community Center, 8100 Fordson Road, Alexandria and the Mott Community Center, 12111 Braddock Road, Fairfax. A chance for grandparents (and other relatives) who are raising a child for another family member to enjoy a rare day off while providing a fun day for the children. The children will enjoy planned water activities with the theme, “A Day of Backyard Water Play – Let the Learning Flow.” Children ages 3 -12, who are residents of Fairfax County or the cities of Fairfax or Falls Church, can participate in the free program. Registration is required by Monday, Aug. 10. Lunch and snacks will be provided. 703-324-3517, TTY 703-449-1186. For reasonable ADA accommodations, 703-324-7723, TTY 703-222-9452.

Video: Butterflies. View a free video on the world of the “flying flowers” of the insect world, butterflies, 10-10:30 a.m., at Huntley Meadows Park & Visitor Center, 3701 Lockheed Blvd., Alexandria. 703-768-2525.

Nature Night Hike. Hikers 7 and older will learn the nocturnal activities of the residents in the surrounding woods at Lake Accotink Park from 8:30-10 p.m. Meet at the Visitors Center, 7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfield. Bring a flashlight. $5 per adult and $3 per child under 16. To make prepaid reservation, call 703-569-0285.

Nature in Your Hands. 12-3 p.m. Stop by the marina deck at Fountainhead Regional Park for a live animal display. Learn about the habits of some of our smaller native wildlife. A naturalist will have live snakes, turtles, frogs and maybe even more. Fountainhead Regional Park is located at 10875 Hampton Road, Fairfax Station. 703-250-9124. Free.

Explore the Night. 8- 9:30 p.m., at Fountainhead Regional Park, 10875 Hampton Road, Fairfax Station. Join us at Fountainhead for an exploration into the night life of the park. Learn about local nocturnal animals through a short talk and hike onto the trails at Fountainhead. Bring good walking shoes and water. Reservations required. Call 703-250-9124. Free.

Exercise Paddle Adventure. 4:30 p.m.-sunset at Pohick Bay Regional Park, 6501 Pohick Bay Drive, Lorton. Paddle trip with interval training and endurance. General good health required. Must be 18 or older. Kayak experience necessary. Call 703-339-6104 for reservations (required), directions and other information. Cost: $30 per person or group rate.

Movie Screening: “Shadow of the Moon” 6-10 p.m., in Gallery W-16, second floor Workhouse Arts Center, 9601 Ox Road, Lorton. The movie chronicles the NASA Apollo Program between 1968 and 1972 through the words of the men that flew on the missions including Jim Lovell, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin. In addition to the movie screening, the Workhouse will also host Stan Lebar as a guest speaker from NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center. Tickets are $10 and are available at www.workhousearts.org http://www.workhousearts.org

<b>Sunday/Aug. 16

</b>Walk with a Naturalist. 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m., at Occoquan Regional Park 9751 Ox Road, Lorton. Join a naturalist for a guided hike along the scenic view trail at Occoquan Regional Park. Learn about the local plant and animal life and all the natural wonders outside in the Northern Virginia. Bring water, good walking shoes and binoculars if desired. Meet at the scenic view trial head by the first parking area on the right at Occoquan Regional Park. 703-690-2121. Free.

Paddle Adventure-Morning Tour. 8 a.m.-12 p.m., at Pohick Bay Regional Park, 6501 Pohick Bay Drive, Lorton. Enjoy a morning park paddle tour on the water before the hustle and bustle of boaters. See eagles in the morning light as they hunt for the day. The trip will be led by a Potomac Overlook Park Naturalist. No experience is necessary. Call 703-339-6104 for reservations (required), directions and other information. $30 per person or group rate.

N-Scale Model Trains will be running in the community room and the caboose at the Fairfax Station Railroad Museum from 1-4 p.m. Admission is $2 for adults and $1 for children. The museum is located at 11200 Fairfax Station Road, Fairfax Station. 703-425-9225. www.fairfax-station.org.

Video: Butterflies. View a free video on the world of the “flying flowers” of the insect world, butterflies, 10-10:30 a.m., at Huntley Meadows Park & Visitor Center, 3701 Lockheed Blvd., Alexandria. 703-768-2525.

Stars on Sunday Series with Potomac Jazz Project. 2-4 p.m., at The Workhouse, 9601 Ox Road, Lorton. To Learn more, visit http://www.potomacjazz.com.

Neighborhood Plant Clinic. 6 p.m., at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. 703-644-7333. The Fairfax County Master Gardeners Association gives tips and advice. Adults.

<b>Monday/Aug. 17

</b>SpellBound's Sanctuary: A Gothic and Industrial Event 8 p.m. at Jaxx Nightclub, 6355 Rolling Road, West Springfield. Featuring DJ Transept and Guests. 10$. 703-569-5940 or jaxxroxx.com .

<b>Tuesday/Aug. 18

<cal2 HED(PE) and MUSHROOMHEAD with Straight Line Stitch, Supe,GI9, Sordid. 7 p.m. at Jaxx Nightclub, 6355 Rolling Road, West Springfield. $23 in advance, $25 day of show. 703-569-5940 or jaxxroxx.com .

Preschool Storytime. 10:30 a.m., at Lorton Library, 9520 Richmond Highway, Lorton. 703-339-7385. Stories and activities. Age 2-5 with adult

Springfield Writers’ Group. 6:30 p.m., at Richard Byrd Library, 6315 Backlick Road, second floor of the Bank of America building, Springfield. 703-451-8055. Share your work, give and receive feedback in a supportive setting. Adults.

Mother-Daughter Book Group. 7 p.m., at John Marshall Library, 6209 Rose Hill Drive, Alexandria. 703-971-0010. Join us for a lively book discussion. Call for the title. Age 9-11 with adult. Registration required.

Neighborhood Plant Clinic. 10 a.m., at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. 703-644-7333. The Fairfax County Master Gardeners Association gives tips and advice. Adults.

Yo-Yo Fun and the Science of Spin. 10:30 a.m., at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. 703-644-7333. You’re not going in circles, it’s The Yo-yo Guy, Dick Stohr. Yo-Yos for sale after the program. Age 6-12. Registration required.

Book Discussion Group. 11 a.m., at Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. 703-978-5600. “Mountains Beyond Mountains” by Tracy Kidder. Adults.

Computer Tutoring. 3:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m., at Burke Centre Library, 5935 Fred Oaks Road, Burke. 703-249-1520. Get one-on-one help with computers, common software applications and navigating the Internet. Call for details and to sign up. Adults. Registration required.

Book Discussion Group. 6:30 p.m., at Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. 703-978-5600. “Three Cups of Tea” by Greg Mortenson. Adults.

Evening Book Discussion Group. 7 p.m., at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. 703-644-7333. “Plain Song” by Kent Haruf. Adults.

<ca1>Wednesday/Aug. 19

</b>John McCutcheon. 7:30 p.m., at Lee District Park, 6601 Telegraph Road, Franconia. 703-324-SHOW.

Wakefield Farmers Market. 2-6 p.m. at Wakefield Park, 8100 Braddock Road, Annandale.

Lorton Book Club. 6:30 p.m., at Lorton Library, 9520 Richmond Highway, Lorton. 703-339-7385. “Snow Flower and the Secret Fan” by Lisa See. Adults.

Flora Fauna Presents: Spiders. Children ages 2-5 find out which species of spider are helpful and harmless and which species could pose harm at Hidden Pond Nature

Center from 10-10:30 a.m. or 11-11:30 a.m. The cost is $2 per child. Call 703-451-9588 to make a reservation. Hidden Pond Nature Center is located at 8511 Greeley Blvd., Springfield.

Junior Club Championship. Junior golfers ages 7-17 will compete in the season-ending tournament at Burke Lake Golf Course from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. This event is an 18-hole individual stroke tournament for all age divisions: 10 and under, 11 to 13 and 14 to 17. Contests include closest to the pin. Prizes are for first, second and third place in all three divisions. A prize will be awarded for overall low gross score. The rain date is Aug. 26. The cost is $20 per junior program members and $25 per non-junior program players. The fee includes lunch and is due at time of registration. To reserve, call 703-323-1641.

Practice your English. 10:15 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., at Kingstowne Library 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. 703-339-4610. Conversation group for people learning English. Adults.

Needlework Group. 10:30 a.m., at Burke Centre Library, 5935 Fred Oaks Road, Burke. 703-249-1520. Knit? Crochet? Bead? Embroider? Bring a project to work on and enjoy the company of your fellow needlecrafters. Adults.

Writers Roundtable. 6 p.m., at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. 703-644-7333. Discuss your work with other writers. Adults.

Book Discussion Group. 6:30 p.m., at John Marshall Library, 6209 Rose Hill Drive, Alexandria. 703-971-0010. Call for title. Adults.

<b>Thursday/Aug. 20

</b>Pretty Boy Floyd and TBA. 8 p.m. at Jaxx Nightclub, 6355 Rolling Road, West Springfield. 21+. $10 in advance, $12 day of show. 703-569-5940 or jaxxroxx.com.

Thursday Theater. 11:30 a.m., at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. 703-644-7333. Bring a lunch and enjoy movies. Age 1-6 with adult. Registration required.

Raptor Conservancy of Virginia. 2:30 p.m., Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. 703-644-7333. See these birds of prey and find out more about their place in the wild. Age 6-12. Registration required.

<b>Friday/Aug. 21

</b>Kings Park Band. 7:30 p.m. Lake Accotink Park, 7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfield. 703-324-SHOW.

Kingstowne Farmers Market. 4-7 p.m. at Kingstowne Town Center behind the Sunoco Gas Station.

Jaxx Midnight Madness. 10:30 p.m. at Jaxx Nightclub, 6355 Rolling Road, West Springfield. 21+. $10 in advance, $12 day of show. 703-569-5940 or jaxxroxx.com.

Strange Safaris: Road Edge Habitats. Join a naturalist team from 10-11 a.m., at Hidden Pond Nature Center, 8511 Greeley Blvd., Springfield, to visit leaves and grass along roadsides, piles of detritus along streets and weeds growing in sidewalk cracks. This activity is perfect for budding scientists ages 6-8. The cost is $4 per person. To make a reservation, call 703-451-9588.

<b>Saturday/Aug. 22

</b>Apex Booking and Outerloop Present: The Ultimate Battle - 25 Bands Needed! 12:15 p.m. at Jaxx Nightclub, 6355 Rolling Road, West Springfield. 21+. $10 in advance, $12 day of show. 703-569-5940 or jaxxroxx.com.

Dog Day Afternoon. Treat your canine companion to a special cruise aboard Lake Accotink Park’s pooch-friendly pontoon boat. It is for humans 8 and up, but dogs of all ages. The cruise is from 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Lake Accotink Park, 7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfield. $6 per person, but no charge for dogs. Limit of one dog

per person. Children under age 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Call 703-569-0285 to make a reservation.

Park Manager Walk and Talk. Join the park manager for his monthly walk from 5-7 p.m. Meet at the Huntley Meadows Visitor Center, 8511 Greeley Blvd., Springfield. This nature walk for adults is free. To reserve, call 703-768-2525.

Sunset Cruise. Admire the sunset and relax as you cruise the beautiful shoreline of Lake Accotink. An interpretive history of Lake Accotink Park and the area is included in the tour from 8-9 p.m. Beverages served on board. The cost is $6 per person for passengers 18 and up. Call 703-569-0285 to make a reservation. Lake Accotink Park is located 7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfield

Nature Night Hike. Hikers 7 and older will learn the nocturnal activities of the residents in the surrounding woods at Lake Accotink Park from 8:30-10 p.m. Meet at the Visitors Center, 7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfield. Bring a flashlight. $5 per adult and $3 per child under 16. To make prepaid reservation, call 703-569-0285.

Exercise Paddle Adventure. 4:30 p.m.-sunset at Pohick Bay Regional Park, 6501 Pohick Bay Drive, Lorton. Paddle trip with interval training and endurance. General good health required. Must be 18 or older. Kayak experience necessary. Call 703-339-6104 for reservations (required), directions and other information. Cost: $30 per person or group rate.

The Lions Club Flea Market. 8 a.m.-4 p.m., at the VRE Parking Lot, 6900 Hechinger Drive/5701 Backlick Road, Springfield VA. Free. Vendors $15. For more information, call 703-960-6739 or visit www.sfhostlions.org.

Neighborhood Plant Clinic. 10 a.m.-1 p.m., at Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. 703-978-5600. The Fairfax County Master Gardeners Association gives tips and strategies. Adults.

<b>Sunday/Aug. 23

</b>Lorton Farmers Market. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Lorton VRE Station Parking Lot, 8990 Lorton Station Blvd., Lorton.

Walk with a Naturalist. 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m., at Occoquan Regional Park 9751 Ox Road, Lorton. Join a naturalist for a guided hike along the scenic view trail at Occoquan Regional Park. Learn about the local plant and animal life and all the natural wonders outside in the Northern Virginia. Bring water, good walking shoes and binoculars if desired. Meet at the scenic view trial head by the first parking area on the right at Occoquan Regional Park. 703-690-2121. Free.

<b>Monday/Aug. 24

</b>SpellBound's Sanctuary: A Gothic and Industrial Event 8 p.m. at Jaxx Nightclub, 6355 Rolling Road, West Springfield. Featuring DJ Transept and Guests. 10$. 703-569-5940 or jaxxroxx.com.

Neighborhood Plant Clinic. 6 p.m., at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. 703-644-7333. The Fairfax County Master Gardeners Association gives tips and advice. Adults.

<b>Tuesday, Aug. 25

</b>Springfield Bridge Walk. 7-9 p.m. Gather in the parking lot adjacent to Kinko’s 6968 Bland St. at 7 p.m. Participants will walk across the Veteran’s Bridge, led by the Color Guard from the American Legion and Veteran’s of Foreign Wars (bridge will be closed during the walk). The walk will end in the parking lot at the American Legion where participants will enjoy music, light refreshments and prizes from local businesses. Pets are welcome. For more, contact Linda Waller in the Lee District Supervisor’s Office at 703-971-6262.

Acoustic Open Mic with Kellyn. 8 p.m. at Jaxx Nightclub, 6355 Rolling Road, West Springfield. 21+. No cover. Only the Lounge is Open. Bring your guitar or use our piano. 21+. 703-569-5940 or jaxxroxx.com .

Inova Blood Drive. 1:30-6:30 p.m., at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. 703-644-7333. ID required. Appointments preferred; call 1-866-256-6372. Adults.

Computer Tutoring. 3:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m., at Burke Centre Library, 5935 Fred Oaks Road, Burke. 703-249-1520. Get one-on-one help with computers, common software applications and navigating the Internet. Call for details and to sign up. Adults. Registration required.

Teen Book Group. 6 p.m., at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. 703-644-7333. Find out what's hot and what's not! Age 12-16.

<b>Wednesday/Aug. 26

</b>The Irish Breakfast Band. 7:30 p.m., at Lee District Park, 6601 Telegraph Road, Franconia. 703-324-SHOW.

Wakefield Farmers Market. 2-6 p.m. at Wakefield Park, 8100 Braddock Road, Annandale.

Mother-Daughter Book Club. 7 p.m., at Burke Centre Library, 5935 Fred Oaks Road, Burke. 703-249-1520. Book club for girls age 9-11 and their mothers. Registration required.

Flora Fauna: Animal Feeding. Flora wraps up the summer with an animal feeding lesson for her young naturalist friends at Hidden Pond Nature Center from 10-10:30 or 11-11:30 a.m. Flora invites children 2-5 to come with an adult. $2 per child. Call 703-451-9588 to register. Hidden Pond Nature Center is located at 8511 Greeley Blvd., Springfield.

Practice your English. 10:15 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., at Kingstowne Library 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. 703-339-4610. Conversation group for people learning English. Adults.

Travel Club.1 p.m., at Richard Byrd Library, 6315 Backlick Road, second floor of the Bank of America building, Springfield. 703-451-8055. Bring lunch and enjoy a lively discussion. Adults.

Cody and B.J. 2:30 p.m., at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. 703-644-7333. Jammin' beach party with live music and a parrot! All ages. Registration required.

Improvisation. 7 p.m., at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. 703-644-7333. This is a fast-paced, high-energy and creative workshop for the actor and non-actor alike! Fun is the name of the game... and speaking of games, we'll play lots of them! Age 12-18. Registration required.

Writers Peer Review Group. 7 p.m., at Kingstowne Library 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. 703-339-4610. Review peers' works and receive in-depth feedback on your own work. Adults.

<b>Thursday/Aug. 27

</b>Redemption Thursdays. 8 p.m. at Jaxx Nightclub, 6355 Rolling Road, West Springfield. $5 in advance, $7 day of show. 703-569-5940 or jaxxroxx.com.

<b>Friday/Aug. 28

</b>City of Fairfax Band’s Alte Kamaraden German band. 7:30 p.m. Lake Accotink Park, 7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfield. 703-324-SHOW.

Kingstowne Farmers Market. 4-7 p.m. at Kingstowne Town Center behind the Sunoco Gas Station.

Dragonflies. Learn about the lifecycle, behavior and identification of Huntley’s many dragonflies and damselflies from 9-11:30 a.m., at Huntley Meadows Park & Visitor Center, 3701 Lockheed Blvd., Alexandria. This walk suggested for adults. Activity will be canceled in case of rain. $6 per person. Call 703-768-2525 to register.

<b>Friday/Aug. 28

</b>Ice Cream and Hot Dogs. The Children’s Fund is hosting a fund raiser at Peterson's Ice Cream Depot, 7150 Main St., Clifton. Children's Fund is a public charity dedicated to children's healthy development and education worldwide, and people can contribute by mentioning the Children's Fund when they enjoy their ice cream and hot dogs.

<b>Saturday/Aug. 29

</b>Exercise Paddle Adventure. 4:30 p.m.-sunset at Pohick Bay Regional Park, 6501 Pohick Bay Drive, Lorton. Paddle trip with interval training and endurance. General good health required. Must be 18 or older. Kayak experience necessary. Call 703-339-6104 for reservations (required), directions and other information. Cost: $30 per person or group rate.

Nature in your Hands! 2-5 p.m. Stop by the Pohick Bay observation deck and see a display of live animals you might find in the Northern Virginia area. A naturalist will have live snakes, turtles, frogs and maybe even more! Pohick Bay Regional Park, 6501 Pohick Bay Drive, Lorton. 703-339-6104. Free.

Neighborhood Plant Clinic. 10 a.m.-1 p.m., at Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. 703-978-5600. The Fairfax County Master Gardeners Association gives tips and strategies. Adults.

<b>Sunday/Aug. 30

</b>SALIVA with Smile Empty Soul, Taking Dawn, Sick Circle. 7:30 p.m. at Jaxx Nightclub, 6355 Rolling Road, West Springfield. $22 in advance, $25 day of show. 703-569-5940 or jaxxroxx.com.

Paddle Adventure-Evening Tour. 5:30 p.m.-8 p.m. View the beauty of the Pohick Marsh as the day comes to an end. No experience is necessary. Call 703-339-6104 for reservations (required), directions and other information. $30 per person or group rate. Pohick Bay Regional Park, 6501 Pohick Bay Drive, Lorton.

Neighborhood Plant Clinic. 1 p.m., at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. 703-644-7333. The Fairfax County Master Gardeners Association gives tips and advice. Adults.

Vegan Cooking Class. "Healthy Snacks & Desserts." 10 a.m.-1 p.m., at 9302 Hallston Court Fairfax Station. $50/person. Have your cake and eat it too for lactose intolerant, dairy-free, cholesterol-free. Class includes food samples, recipes, coupons, and goodie bags to take home. Pre-registration required. Call 703-643-2713 for space availability. www.localdc.com/cooking.

<b>Monday/Aug. 31

</b>SpellBound's Sanctuary: A Gothic and Industrial Event 8 p.m. at Jaxx Nightclub, 6355 Rolling Road, West Springfield. Featuring DJ Transept and Guests. 10$. 703-569-5940 or jaxxroxx.com .

Neighborhood Plant Clinic. 6 p.m., at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. 703-644-7333. The Fairfax County Master Gardeners Association gives tips and advice. Adults.