To have community events listed, send to south@connectionnewspapers.com or call 703-778-9416 with questions. Deadline for calendar listings is two weeks prior to event.
<b>Thursday/Dec. 23
</b>“Merry, Happy…. What?” 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Hub Theatre, 9431 Silver King Court, Fairfax. When Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa roll around Molly always feels left out. No one else celebrates the same holiday that she does. A light-hearted story for the whole family. $10. www.thehubtheatre.org or 703-674-3177.
Todd Wright’s Eighth Annual Christmas Spectacular. 8 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. jamminjava.com.
<b>Friday/Dec. 24
</b>Good For The Jews: Putting The Ha! In Hanaukkah Tour with Rob Tannenbaum and David Fagin. 7 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. jamminjava.com.
<b>Sunday/Dec. 26
</b>Poor Man’s Lobster, Funkmnkyz and The Arctic Groove. 7:30 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. jamminjava.com.
<b>Monday/Dec. 27
</b>“The Nutcracker.” 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at Northern Virginia Community College Annandale Ernst Community Cultural Center, 8333 Little River Turnpike, Annandale. Virginia Ballet Company and School’s 61st season of the classic ballet. $30 adults, $20 for children, students and seniors. www.virginiaballetcompany.org or 703-249-8227.
Tales to Tails. 4 p.m. City of Fairfax Regional Library, 10360 North St., Fairfax. Sign up to read to the reading therapy dog. Age 6-12 with adult. 703-293-6227.
Where’s My Face (Dubstep and Electrohouse) with Viking, DJ M.A.F., Konstellation and Hubsmoke. 8 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. jamminjava.com.
<b>Tuesday/Dec. 28
</b>“The Nutcracker.” 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at Northern Virginia Community College Annandale Ernst Community Cultural Center, 8333 Little River Turnpike, Annandale. Virginia Ballet Company and School’s 61st season of the classic ballet. $30 adults, $20 for children, students and seniors. www.virginiaballetcompany.org or 703-249-8227.
English Conversation Group. 7 p.m. City of Fairfax Regional Library, 10360 North St., Fairfax. Conversation group for adults learning English. 703-293-6227.
Inova Blood Drive. 1:30-7 p.m. Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Photo ID required. Adults. Appointments preferred at 1-866-256-6372.
The Dinobabies and Marly Dumarz. 8 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. jamminjava.com.
<b>Wednesday/Dec. 29
</b>“The Nutcracker.” 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at Northern Virginia Community College Annandale Ernst Community Cultural Center, 8333 Little River Turnpike, Annandale. Virginia Ballet Company and School’s 61st season of the classic ballet. $30 adults, $20 for children, students and seniors. www.virginiaballetcompany.org or 703-249-8227.
Wintertime Fun with Kaydee Puppets. 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. City of Fairfax Regional Library, 10360 North St., Fairfax. Kaydee Puppets presents Jack & the Beanstalk and The Three Billy Goats Gruff. All ages. 703-293-6227.
Spectacular Science. 2:30 p.m. Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Come for indoor fireworks, bubbling potions and more spectacular science. Presented by Mad Science of Washington. Age 6-12. 703-644-7333.
Berrett and Harrison and Cara Salimando. 8 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. jamminjava.com.
<b>Thursday/Dec. 30
</b>Natalie York and Molly Hagen. 7:30 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. jamminjava.com.
<b>Friday/Dec. 31
</b>Fourth Annual Rocknoceros New Years Eve Party. 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. jamminjava.com.
Family-Friendly New Year's Eve. 8:30 p.m.-12 a.m. in "The Space," at the corner of University Drive and North St. in Fairfax. Live music, free snacks and discounts at local restaurants. Cosponsored by Jubilee Christian Center, Woody's Ice Cream and other local businesses. 703-383-1170 or www.jccag.org.
<b>Saturday/Jan. 1
</b>Mambo Sauce and The Movement. 10 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. jamminjava.com.
<b>Sunday/Jan. 2
</b>The Shield Brothers “Danger Danger” Release Show and The Getaways. 6 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. jamminjava.com.
<b>Monday/Jan. 3
</b>Fred Eaglesmith. 8 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. jamminjava.com.
<b>Wednesday/Jan. 5
</b>Brian Huber Full Band “Imagination of Ourselves” CD Release, Gringo and Dimestore. 7:30 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. jamminjava.com.
<b>Thursday/Jan. 6
</b>Elizabeth and The Catapult, The Last Monarchs and Cecelia Jeffrey. 8 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. jamminjava.com.
<b>Friday/Jan. 7
</b>The Michael Clem Trio and Peyton Tochterman. 8 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. jamminjava.com.
U.S. Navy Concert Band. 8 p.m. at the George Mason University Center for the Arts Concert Hall, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Free. 888-945-2468 or cfa.gmu.edu.
Professional Bull Riders Tour. 7:30 p.m. at the George Mason University Patriot Center, 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax. Tickets $20-$65. Age 2-12 years old and excluding top price seats $10. Available through www.ticketmaster.com or 703-573-SEAT.
<b>Saturday/Jan. 8
</b>The Independent EP Release and The Wave Exchange at 6:30 p.m., Pandamonium Dance Party with Dirty Steeeve, Santi and Ypset at 10 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. jamminjava.com.
U.S. Navy Band Commodores. 8 p.m. at the George Mason University Center for the Arts Concert Hall, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Free. 888-945-2468 or cfa.gmu.edu.
Professional Bull Riders Tour. 7:30 p.m. at the George Mason University Patriot Center, 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax. Tickets $20-$65. Age 2-12 years old and excluding top price seats $10. Available through www.ticketmaster.com or 703-573-SEAT.
<b>Sunday/Jan. 9
</b>Meet The Doggetts “The Sweet Retreat.” 7 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. jamminjava.com.
U.S. Marine Band. 2 p.m. at the George Mason University Center for the Arts Concert Hall, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Free. 888-945-2468 or cfa.gmu.edu.
<b>Monday/Jan. 10
</b>Jammin’ Java’s Mid-Atlantic Band Battle IV. 7 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. jamminjava.com.
<b>Tuesday/Jan. 11
</b>Jammin’ Java’s Mid-Atlantic Band Battle IV. 7 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. jamminjava.com.
<b>Wednesday/Jan. 12
</b>Jammin’ Java’s Mid-Atlantic Band Battle IV. 7 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. jamminjava.com.