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<b>Wednesday/May 6</b>
Pork and Pinot Noir. 6:30 p.m., Wildfire Restaurant Tysons Galleria, 1714 U International Drive, McLean. $65. Contact 703-442-9110 or www.wildfirerestaurant.com for reservations.
Photo Journey to Africa. 7 p.m., Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. Join Great Falls Friends as Barb and Ken Chen share their journey to Zambia, Botswana and South Africa through photographs. Call 703-757-8560.
Jammin’ Juniors. 12:30 p.m., McLean Central Park, 1468 Dolley Madison Blvd., McLean. Billy Jonas performs as part of a series for children ages 2-5. Free. Call 703-790-0123.
I Love Mommy. 10:30 a.m. at the Dolley Madison Library, 1244 Oak Ridge Ave., McLean. Celebrate Mother's Day with stories and activities. Age 2-5 with adult. 703-356-0770.
Around the World in Film. 7 p.m. at the Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Ave. East, Vienna. Celebrate a wedding in India. Adults. 703-938-0405.
<b>Thursday/May 7</b>
Kris Delmhorst. 8 p.m., Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. $17. Call 703-255-1566 or www.jamminjava.com.
Catherine Claire Larson. 7 p.m., Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. Larson is author of "As We Forgive," based on experiences interviewing survivors of the Rwandan genocide. Free. Registration required; call 703-757-8560.
<b>Friday/May 8</b>
"Crossing Delancy." 8 p.m., Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St. S.E., Vienna. Tickets available at the Community Center. 703-255-6360 or www.viennava.gov.
English Conversation. 10 a.m. at the Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Ave. East, Vienna. For non-native English speakers of all levels. Adults. 703-938-0405.
Pokemon League. 3 p.m. at the Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Ave. East, Vienna. Learn and play. Age 5-18. 703-938-0405.
Meiko and Corey Chisel, 7 p.m., at Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. $12. 703-255-1566 or jamminjava.com.
Evenout Reunion Show with Numa, 8 p.m. at Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. $12. 703-255-1566 or jamminjava.com.
<b>Saturday/May 9</b>
"Crossing Delancy." 8 p.m., Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St. S.E., Vienna. Tickets are available at the Community Center. 703-255-6360 or www.viennava.gov.
Plant and Craft Sale. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 8991 Brook Road, McLean. Annuals, flowering hanging baskets, handmade glass items, jewelry, scarves, pottery, handmade soaps and more. $1 adults, children free. www.stthomasmcleanva.org or 703-442-0330.
Red Grammer. 2 p.m., Alden Theatre, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. Red Grammar will perform music for the whole family. $12/person, $8/district residents. Stop by the Alden Theatre Box Office or call 703-573-SEAT to purchase tickets.
Third Annual Run and Fun. 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Vienna Baptist Children's Center, 541 Marshall Road, S.W., Vienna. A family friendly one-mile run/walk followed by festival activities including a moonbounce, games, face painting, sack races, food and drinks and more. Call 703-281-2021, ext. 111.
Riverbend Park Plant Sale. 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Great Falls Grange Pavilion, 9818 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. Proceeds help support summer staff and educational programs at Riverbend Park. Call Tim Hackman at 703-759-6414.
Variety Sale. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St., Vienna. Browse among items including antiques, collectibles, jewelry, china, crystal, designer clothing, art, furniture, CDs, DVDs and more. Free admission; donations accepted. Proceeds benefit Friends of Homeless Animals. 703-765-2475 or www.foha.org.
Living Wreath Workshop. 10 a.m., Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, 9750 Meadowlark Gardens Court, Vienna. Create a wreath using annuals on a moss frame. Topics include soil mixes, maintenance requirements and suitable plants. $30. Reservations required; call 703-255-3631.
Politicks and Echo Boom, 10:30 p.m. at Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. $10 in advance, $12 at the door. 703-255-1566 or jamminjava.com.
<b>Sunday/May 10,</b>
Life and Art of Tennessee Williams. 1 p.m., McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. Rick Davis on Tennessee Williams’ major works. Free. 703-790-0123.
Bill Farrell. 2 p.m., The Little Library, 131 Church St. N.E., Vienna. Local children's author, Bill Farrell, will read and act out his children's book, "Walter's Pond." Ages 4-8. Call 703.938.5187 or e-mail fs@historicviennainc.org.
Night of the Living Shred with Joe Stump, 8 p.m. at Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. $15. 703-255-1566 or jamminjava.com.
<b>Monday/May 11 </b>
Read Around the World. 4 p.m. at the Dolley Madison Library, 1244 Oak Ridge Ave., McLean. Globetrotting games and books that travel. Age 6-12. 703-356-0770.
Open Mic Showcase hosted by Ron Goad, 7 p.m. at Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. 703-255-1566 or jamminjava.com.
<b>Tuesday/May 12</b>
Fastball. 8 p.m., Jammin’ Java., 227 Maple Ave., Vienna. Pop-rock. $14/person. Call 703-255-1566.
Perspectives Speaker Series. 7:30 p.m., McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. Lisa Scottoline, author of legal thrillers set in Philadelphia, will speak. Each attendee will receive a free copy of her book, "Look Again." Free. Call 703-488-8336, TTY: 711.
Fastball "Little White Lies" CD Release with Nate Ihara, 8 p.m. at Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. $15. 703-255-1566 or jamminjava.com.
Anthony Johnson. 12 p.m., Lutheran Church of the Redeemer Fellowship Hall, 1545 Chain Bridge Road, McLean. Anthony Johnson Jamaica's Ambassador to the U.S., will address the Rotary Club of McLean. Johnson will discuss the effects of the economic crisis on Caribbean countries. Visit www.mcleanrotary.org.
<b>Wednesday/May 13</b>
Miss Mo's Storytime. 10:30 a.m. at the Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Ave. East, Vienna. Interactive folk tales. Age 3-5 with adult. 703-938-0405.
George Stanford, Shane Gamble and Charlie Duda, 7:30 p.m. at Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. $10 in advance, $12 at the door. 703-255-1566 or jamminjava.com.
<b>Thursday/May 14</b>
Daryl Davis, 8-10 p.m. at The Old Town Hall, 3999 University Drive, Fairfax. 7:30 beginner lessons. $10. 703-414-1745 or www.headoverheelsdancecom.
Terri Hendrix and Lloyd Maines, 8 p.m. at Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. $15. 703-255-1566 or jamminjava.com.
"Little Women." 7 p.m., Oakton High School, 2900 Sutto Road, Vienna. Oakton High School will perform "Little Women." $10/person. Visit www.oaktondrama.org.
<b>Friday/May 15</b>
Enter the Haggis, 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. $15. 703-255-1566 or jamminjava.com.
Classics for Brass. 7:30 p.m., St. Luke Catholic Church, 7001 Georgetown Pike, McLean. Classics for Brass showcases the Washington Symphonic Brass and trumpeter Vince Martino perform a range of brass favorites. $30/adults, $15/seniors and students. 703-356-0670 or www.wsbrass.com.
Bill Emerson and the Sweet Dixie Band. 6:30 p.m., Vienna Town Green, 144 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. Bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating. Free. 703-255-6360 or www.viennava.gov.
English Conversation. 10 a.m. at the Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Ave. East, Vienna. For non-native English speakers of all levels. Adults. 703-938-0405.
Pokemon League. 3 p.m. at the Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Ave. East, Vienna. Learn and play. Age 5-18. 703-938-0405.
Game On. 6 p.m. at the Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Ave. East, Vienna. Runescape, DDR, Wii, Rock Band, pizza and soda. Age 10-18. 703-938-0405.
"Little Women." 7 p.m., Oakton High School, 2900 Sutto Road, Vienna. Oakton High School will perform "Little Women." $10/person. Visit www.oaktondrama.org.
<b>Saturday/May 16,</b>
Breezing Along the Boardwalk. 6-11 p.m., Sheraton Premiere at Tysons Corner, 8661 Leesburg Pike, Vienna. All proceeds from this event will support the "Who Will Teach Them?" fund. $200/person. Contact Monise Quidley or Sarah Caldwell at 703-941-8810 or www.phillipsprograms.org.
LEGO Building Competition. 12:30-3:30 p.m., Tysons Corner Center, 1961 Chain Bridge Road, McLean. Habitat for Humanity of Northern Virginia is hosting a LEGO building competition for youths between the ages of fifth-tenth grade. Participants are required to raise $75 to participate in the event to support the work of Habitat for Humanity of Northern Virginia prior to the event. Call 70 3-521-9890, ext. 105.
Rockin' The Hill. 9 a.m., Hunter Mill Country Day School, 2021 Hunter Mill Road, Vienna. Children’s music band Rocknoceros will perform. Tickets $8 in advance, $10 day of show. 703-281-4422 or www.rockinthehill.com.
Saturday Jazz. 6:30 p.m., Vienna Town Green, 144 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. The James Madison High School Jazz Band performs. Bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating. Free. 703-255-6360 or www.viennava.gov.
Victorian Hanging Basket Workshop. 10 a.m., Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, 9750 Meadowlark Gardens Court, Vienna. Laurie Short, horticulturist, on filling a moss-covered basket with foliage and flowering plants. Topics include soil mixes, fertilizers, maintenance requirements and appropriate plants. $30/person. Reservations required; call 703-255-3631.
Miss Belle's Sing-Along. 10:30 a.m. at the Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Ave. East, Vienna. Enjoy old favorites and original songs. Birth-5 with adult. 703-938-0405.
"Little Women." 7 p.m., Oakton High School, 2900 Sutto Road, Vienna. Oakton High School will perform "Little Women." $10/person. Visit www.oaktondrama.org.
<b>Sunday/May 17</b>
Asylum Street Spankers "Sausage Fest 2009." 8 p.m. at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. $17. 703-255-1566 or jamminjava.com.
Spring Hill Fun Run. 7:30 a.m., Spring Hill Elementary School, 8201 Lewinsville Road, McLean. Participate in the second-ever Spring Hill Elementary School 3K Fun Run. Open to all Spring Hill students, families, staff and friends. All students in third grade or younger must be accompanied by a registered adult. $15/person; return registration form (available at the school) and payment to the school or mail to Spring Hill Fun Run, 8201 Lewinsville Road, McLean, VA 22102. Same-day registration available. 703-506-3400.
Marshall Artz. 6:30 p.m., Vienna Town Green, 144 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. Bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating. Free. 703-255-6360 or www.viennava.gov.
Hosta Horticulture. 2:30 p.m., Falls Church Community Center, 223 Little Falls St., Falls Church. The Old Dominion Chrysanthemum Society presents Monty Cross, an expert in Hosta horticulture. Open to the public. Free. 703-560-8776.
The Rob Hornfeck Enterprise and Tribal Mind, 2 p.m. at Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. $8. 703-255-1566 or jamminjava.com.