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<cal1>Thursday/June 18
<cal2>Let's Hear It for the Girls. 7 p.m. at the Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Mother-daughter book discussion group. Age 9-11 with adult. 703-978-5600.
St. Mary of Sorrows White Elephant Sale - Preview Sale. 5-8 p.m., at St. Mary of Sorrows Parish Hall, 5222 Sideburn Road, Fairfax. $5 admission. All proceeds go to the parish. 703-323-0345.
Journey to the Jungle With Animal Ambassadors. 3:30 p.m. at the Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. See macaws, a giant toad and creepy crawlies in a visit to the tropical rain forests. Age 6-12. 703-644-7333.
Reading Across the Centuries. 7 p.m. at the Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. “The Picture of Dorian Gray†by Oscar Wilde. Adults. 703-644-7333.
Murphy’s Kids, The Independent and Feed God Cabbage. 7 p.m. At Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. $10 in advance, $12 at the door. 703-255-1566 or www.jamminjava.com.
<cal1>Friday/June 19
<cal2>Third Annual SkateFest at Wakefield Skate Park. Preliminaries for this two-day competition will be 4-7 p.m. The $15 registration fee includes a SkateFest T-shirt. Proceeds from this fundraiser will benefit the Children's Hospital Foundation of Washington, D.C. Participants of all ages are invited to participate. On Saturday participants will skateboard through a checkpoint route around the skate park during Sk8 For the Cause, a sponsored ride to raise money for the Children’s Hospital Foundation. Check-in begins at 1 p.m. The $15 registration fee includes a Sk8 For the Cause T-shirt. Prizes will be awarded to the top three earners. Complete details about SkateFest 2009 and an online registration form can be found at www.skatefestfairfax.com. Wakefield Skate Park is located at 8100 Braddock Road in Annandale. 703-321-7081.
United States Army Band “Blues Jazz Ensemble.†All shows are free and start at 7:30 p.m., at Lake Accotink Park, 7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfield. 703-324-SHOW.
RAIN – A Tribute to the Beatles, 8 p.m. at the Filene Center. $40 in-house, $25 lawn. Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. 1-877-WOLFTRAP.
St. Mary of Sorrows White Elephant Sale. 12-8 p.m., at St. Mary of Sorrows Parish Hall, 5222 Sideburn Road, Fairfax. All proceeds go to the parish. 703-323-0345.
4 Out Of 5 Doctors and Todd Wright. 8 p.m. At Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. $15 in advance, $20 at the door. 703-255-1566 or www.jamminjava.com.
J.P. McDermott and Western Bop. 7:30 p.m., at Royal Lake Park, 5344 Gainsborough Drive, Fairfax. 703-324-SHOW.
<cal1>Saturday/June 20
<cal2>RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles, 8 p.m. at the Filene Center. $40 in-house, $25 lawn. Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. 1-877-WOLFTRAP.
Stuart-Mosby Historical Society 29th Annual Spring Bus Tour, 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m., starting at the Truro Rectory, 10520 Main St., Fairfax, where Mosby captured Brigadier Gen. Edwin Stoughton, then to Culpeper, Orange Court House, Gordonsville and more. Stuart-Mosby Historical Society members $65, non-members $75. Tom Evans will be signing books before the tour at the Truro Rectory. Contact Don Hakenson at 703-971-4984 or dhakenson@cox.net.
Neighborhood Plant Clinic. 10 a.m. at the Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. The Fairfax County Master Gardeners Association gives tips and strategies. Adults. 703-978-5600.
American Odyssey. 10:30 a.m. at the City of Fairfax Regional Library, 10360 North St., Fairfax. A musical journey through Virginia and beyond with songwriter Ray Owen. Age 6-12. 703-293-6227.
Artsplay. 2:30 p.m. at the Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Kofi Dennis leads you through music, movement and fun. Cosponsored by the Friends of the George Mason Regional Library. All ages. 703-978-5600.
Remembering 1882. 3 p.m. at the Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. The traveling exhibit "Remembering 1882." 703-644-7333.
Fairfax County Master Gardeners Association, Inc. 10 a.m. at the City of Fairfax Regional Library, 10360 North St., Fairfax. 703-293-6227.
St. Mary of Sorrows White Elephant Sale. 8 a.m.-8 p.m., at St. Mary of Sorrows Parish Hall, 5222 Sideburn Road, Fairfax. All proceeds go to the parish. 703-323-0345.
4 Out Of 5 Doctors and Paper Umbrella. 8 p.m., at Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. $15 in advance, $20 at the door. 703-255-1566 or www.jamminjava.com.
"Broadway Who?," 12 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. at the Richard J. Ernst Community Cultural Center at NOVA Annandale Campus, 8333 Little River Turnpike, Annandale. Tickets are $15 for students and seniors, $18 for adults. 703-867-8503 or www.encore-tap.org/tickets.htm.
Father’s Day Burke Lake Golf Tournament. 8 a.m.-12pm at the Burke Lake Golf Course, 7315 Ox Road in Fairfax Station. Two-player teams, age seven and older, compete in an 18-hole scramble format in three divisions: father/junior 7-12; father/junior 13-17; and father/adult partner. Prizes awarded to the top three finishes in all divisions. Registration is limited to the first 48 teams. Rain date is June 27. $60 per team, including lunch. 703-323-1641.
<cal1>Sunday, June 21
<cal2>Inova Blood Drive. 12-4 p.m. at the Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Photo ID required. Appointments preferred; call 1-866-256-6372. Adults. 703-644-7333.
N Scale Model Trains will be running from 1-4 p.m. at the Fairfax Station Railroad Museum. The Northern Virginia NTRAK model train club will host its monthly layout in the main room and the caboose. $2 for adults, $1 ages 4-10. The museum is at 11200 Fairfax Station Road, Fairfax Station. 703-425-9225.
Springfield District Summer Kickoff Concert. Supervisor Pat Herrity (R-Springfield) hosts a this event that kicks off a series of free concerts at Burke Lake Park. The performers are Rocknoceros (Children's Music) at 7 p.m. and Jeff Watson and The Downtown Band (‘60s and ‘70s Rock Covers) at 8 p.m. Burke Lake Park is located at 7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Station.
Janet Emma and Seven West (CD Release) and Eleanor Whitmore. 7 p.m., at Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. $10 in advance, $12 at the door. 703-255-1566 or www.jamminjava.com.
"Broadway Who?," 2 p.m. at the Richard J. Ernst Community Cultural Center at NOVA Annandale Campus, 8333 Little River Turnpike, Annandale. Tickets are $15 for students and seniors, $18 for adults. 703-867-8503 or www.encore-tap.org/tickets.htm.
<cal1>Monday, June 22
<cal2>Neighborhood Plant Clinic. 6 p.m. at the Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Adults. 703-644-7333.
The One-Man Band. 10:30 a.m. at the Burke Centre Library, 5935 Freds Oak Road, Burke. Clap your hands and sing along as Peter McCory plays all your favorite instruments. All ages. 703-249-1520.
Madi Diaz, Gabe Dixon Band, Jay Nash and Roy Jay. 7:30 p.m. At Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. $10 in advance, $12 at the door. 703-255-1566 or www.jamminjava.com.
<cal1>Tuesday/June 23
<cal2>Neighborhood Plant Clinic. 10 a.m. at the Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Adults. 703-644-7333.
Little Red Riding Hood Puppet Show. 10:30 a.m. at the Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Susan Wall's Carousel Puppets. Age 2-6 with adult. 703-644-7333.
Teen Book Group. 6 p.m. at the Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. What's hot and what's not. Age 12-16. 703-644-7333.
Computer Tutoring. 3:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. at the Burke Centre Library, 5935 Freds Oak Road, Burke. One-on-one help with computers, common software applications and navigating the Internet. Adults. 703-249-1520.
Book Discussion Group. 7:30 p.m. at the Burke Centre Library, 5935 Freds Oak Road, Burke. Call for title. Adults. 703-249-1520.
Ryan Cabrera and Zack Hexum. 8 p.m. At Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. $12. 703-255-1566 or www.jamminjava.com.
<cal1>Wednesday/June 24
<cal2>The One-Man Band. 7 p.m. at the Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Clap your hands and sing along as Peter McCory plays all your favorite instruments. All ages. 703-978-5600.
The Wright Stuff. 2:30 p.m. at the Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Discover the mystery of flight with the Maryland Science Center. Age 6-12. 703-644-7333.
Mother-Daughter Book Club. 7 p.m. at the Burke Centre Library, 5935 Freds Oak Road, Burke. Book club for girls age 9-11 and their mothers. 703-249-1520.
Boyce Avenue and Hana Pestle. 8 p.m. At Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. $12. 703-255-1566 or www.jamminjava.com.
<cal1>Thursday/June 25
<cal2>Picnic Time at the Farm. 10:30 a.m. at the Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Stories and activities about picnics and farm animals. Age 3-5 with adult. 703-644-7333.
The One Man Band. 2:30 p.m. at the City of Fairfax Regional Library, 10360 North St., Fairfax. Clap your hands and sing along as Peter McCory plays all your favorite instruments. All ages. 703-293-6227.
MidiEast presents Turn Off The Radio with DIA + FRAYZ. 8 p.m. At Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. $10. 703-255-1566 or www.jamminjava.com.
<cal1>Friday/June 26
<cal2>Riverdance, 8 p.m. at the Filene Center. $20-$70. Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. 1-877-WOLFTRAP.
Spectacular Science. 10:30 a.m. at the Burke Centre Library, 5935 Freds Oak Road, Burke. Indoor fireworks, bubbling potions and more. Age 6-12. 703-249-1520.
Rocknoceros Family Happy Hour at 7 p.m. and John Eddie (full band) at 9:30 p.m. At Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. 703-255-1566 or www.jamminjava.com.
Some Assembly Required. 7:30 p.m., at Royal Lake Park, 5344 Gainsborough Drive, Fairfax.
<cal1>Saturday/June 27
<cal2>Riverdance, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. at the Filene Center. $20-$70. Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. 1-877-WOLFTRAP.
Neighborhood Plant Clinic. 10 a.m. at the Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. The Fairfax County Master Gardeners Association gives tips and strategies. Adults. 703-978-5600.
Remembering 1882. 3 p.m. at the Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. The traveling exhibit "Remembering 1882." 703-644-7333.
Fairfax County Master Gardeners Association, Inc. 10 a.m. at the City of Fairfax Regional Library, 10360 North St., Fairfax. 703-293-6227.
<cal1>Sunday/June 28
<cal2>Riverdance, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. at the Filene Center. $20-$70. Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. 1-877-WOLFTRAP.
Neighborhood Plant Clinic. 1 p.m. at the Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Adults. 703-644-7333.
Monkeys in the House. 2 p.m. at the Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Flap your arms, tap your feet and release your inner monkey with John Hadfield. Cosponsored by the Friends of the George Mason Regional Library. All ages. 703-644-7333.
Local Matinee with Bloodlines and Kid Architect at 2 p.m. and Tamarama, Rachel Goodrich and The JeanMarie at 7:30 p.m. At Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. 703-255-1566 or www.jamminjava.com.