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<b>Thursday/March 3
</b>Peter Shaffer's "Equus." 8 p.m. George Mason University TheaterSpace, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. A psychosexual crime drama about a disturbed 17-year-old. This production contains explicit scenes and nudity. $12 adults, $8 students, seniors and groups. Charge at 888-945-2468 or cfa.gmu.edu.
Tracy Bonham, Jim Boggia and Bleu. 8 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. jamminjava.com.
“Seussical the Musical.” 7 p.m. Burke Presbyterian Church, 5960 Oak Leather Drive, Burke. Senior and junior high school youth perform a story about Horton the elephant's endeavors to protect the people of Who-ville, who live on a tiny speck of dust, in an amalgamation of many of Seuss's most famous books. Admission is free, but all seats must be reserved at Tickets@BurkePresChurch.org. Donations accepted.
Leon Redbone. 8 p.m. Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts, 1624 Trap Road, Vienna. $25. www.wolftrap.org.
<b>Friday/March 4
</b>Atomic Tom and Hotspur at 7 p.m., Atomic Tom and Andy Zipf at 10 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. jamminjava.com.
Peter Shaffer's "Equus." 8 p.m. George Mason University TheaterSpace, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. A psychosexual crime drama about a disturbed 17-year-old. This production contains explicit scenes and nudity. $12 adults, $8 students, seniors and groups. Charge at 888-945-2468 or cfa.gmu.edu.
“Seussical the Musical.” 7 p.m. Burke Presbyterian Church, 5960 Oak Leather Drive, Burke. Senior and junior high school youth perform a story about Horton the elephant's endeavors to protect the people of Who-ville, who live on a tiny speck of dust, in an amalgamation of many of Seuss's most famous books. Admission is free, but all seats must be reserved at Tickets@BurkePresChurch.org. Donations accepted.
Discovery Series: Wind Quintet Imani Winds. 8 p.m. Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts, 1624 Trap Road, Vienna. $35. www.wolftrap.org.
<b>Saturday/March 5
</b>Fairfax 2011 Chocolate Lovers Festival. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The SPACE at Old Town Plaza, 3955 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. www.chocolatefestival.net.
Bobby Long and Kaleb Griffin Band. 7 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. jamminjava.com.
Tango Buenos Aires: “Fire and Passion of Tango.” 8 p.m. George Mason University Center for the Arts Concert Hall, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Dancers, vocalists and instrumentalists trace the history of the Argentine Tango. Tickets are $23-$46 at 888-945-2468 or cfa.gmu.edu.
Peter Shaffer's "Equus." 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. George Mason University TheaterSpace, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. A psychosexual crime drama about a disturbed 17-year-old. This production contains explicit scenes and nudity. $12 adults, $8 students, seniors and groups. Charge at 888-945-2468 or cfa.gmu.edu.
25th Annual Jazz & Tap Dance Festival. 8 p.m. Northern Virginia Community College Annandale Campus Theatre, 8333 Little River Turnpike, Annandale. Rasta Thomas, director of the Bad Boys of Dance, with Capitol Movement, Center Stage Dance, Encore Performers, Impulse, MetroTap, MYTE, Urban Impact, and FootWORX. $18 in advance, $20 at the door. www.dance-festival.org.
“Seussical the Musical.” 7 p.m. Burke Presbyterian Church, 5960 Oak Leather Drive, Burke. Senior and junior high school youth perform a story about Horton the elephant's endeavors to protect the people of Who-ville, who live on a tiny speck of dust, in an amalgamation of many of Seuss's most famous books. Admission is free, but all seats must be reserved at Tickets@BurkePresChurch.org. Donations accepted.
Bobby Long and Kaleb Griffin Band at 7 p.m., Native, Caspian and Chiaroscuro at 10 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. jamminjava.com.
Pianist John Eaton: The Fabulous ’40s. 7:30 p.m. Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts, 1624 Trap Road, Vienna. $25. www.wolftrap.org.
<b>Sunday/March 6
</b>Peter Shaffer's "Equus." 2 p.m. George Mason University TheaterSpace, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. A psychosexual crime drama about a disturbed 17-year-old. This production contains explicit scenes and nudity. $12 adults, $8 students, seniors and groups. Charge at 888-945-2468 or cfa.gmu.edu.
That 1 Guy. 8 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. jamminjava.com.
Fairfax 2011 Chocolate Lovers Festival. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The SPACE at Old Town Plaza, 3955 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. www.chocolatefestival.net.
Tango Buenos Aires: “Fire and Passion of Tango.” 4 p.m. George Mason University Center for the Arts Concert Hall, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Dancers, vocalists and instrumentalists trace the history of the Argentine Tango. Tickets are $23-$46 at 888-945-2468 or cfa.gmu.edu.
25th Annual Jazz & Tap Dance Festival. 4 p.m. Northern Virginia Community College Annandale Campus Theatre, 8333 Little River Turnpike, Annandale. Rasta Thomas, director of the Bad Boys of Dance, with Capitol Movement, Center Stage Dance, Encore Performers, Impulse, MetroTap, MYTE, Urban Impact, and FootWORX. $18 in advance, $20 at the door. www.dance-festival.org.
“Seussical the Musical.” 3 p.m. Burke Presbyterian Church, 5960 Oak Leather Drive, Burke. Senior and junior high school youth perform a story about Horton the elephant's endeavors to protect the people of Who-ville, who live on a tiny speck of dust, in an amalgamation of many of Seuss's most famous books. Admission is free, but all seats must be reserved at Tickets@BurkePresChurch.org. Donations accepted.
Northern Virginia Country Western Dance Association. Accotink Unitarian Universalist Church, 10125 Lakehaven Court, Burke. Line dance lessons at 7:30 p.m. Couples specialty dance at 8 p.m., open dancing 8:30-11 p.m. Couples and singles welcome. $5-$12. www.nvcwda.org or 703-860-4941.
<b>Monday/March 7
</b>Chase Coy, Jimmy Robbins and School Boy Humor. 7:30 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. jamminjava.com.
<b>Tuesday/March 8
</b>Along Those Lines Mardi Gras Spectacular with Static Cinema, Kurtis Parks Band, Big Paper Airplanes and Playground Etiquette. 6:30 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. jamminjava.com.
20th Annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Paul VI Catholic High School, 10675 Fairfax Blvd., Fairfax. Pancakes and other breakfast fare, entertainment, games, face painting, live music and fun for the entire family. Adults $6, under age 6 $4, under age 4 free. campusministry@paulvi.net.
<b>Wednesday/March 9
</b>California Guitar Trio 20th Anniversary Tour. 8 p.m. Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts, 1624 Trap Road, Vienna. Wolftrap.org.
Tony Lucca, Jerad Finck and Brad Rhodes of Melodime. 8 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. jamminjava.com.
<b>Thursday/March 10
</b>Jennifer L. Nelson's "24, 7, 365." 8 p.m. George Mason University Harris Theatre, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Attitudes about race, class and social activism are put under a humorous microscope. $25. cfa.gmu.edu.
Jesse Malin & The St. Marks Social, Josh Abt & The Regulars and American Babies. 8 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. jamminjava.com.
<b>Friday/March 11
</b>Celtic Woman: Songs from the Heart. 8 p.m. at George Mason University Patriot Center, 4500 Patriot Drive, Fairfax. Irish classics, contemporary covers and original compositions. Tickets $34-$79, available at www.ticketmaster.com or 703-573-SEAT. www.Celticwoman.com.
Jennifer L. Nelson's "24, 7, 365." 8 p.m. George Mason University Harris Theatre, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Attitudes about race, class and social activism are put under a humorous microscope. $30. cfa.gmu.edu.
Rocknoceros Family Happy Hour at 7 p.m., Super bob, Star City Meltdown and DJ Crazy at 10 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. jamminjava.com.
<b>Saturday/March 12
</b>Jimmy Lange Boxing. 7 p.m. George Mason University Patriot Center, 4500 Patriot Drive, Fairfax. Tickets $35-$500, through www.ticketmaster.com and 703-573-SEAT.
Northern Virginia's Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra. 8 p.m. George Mason University Center for the Arts Concert Hall, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Directed by Jim Carroll, with percussionist Joe McCarthy, percussionist Roberto Quintero and jazz vocalist Sara Jones. Brazilian bossa nova, Argentine tango, Afro-Cuban beats from Harlem and more. $20-$40. Tickets are half price for youth through grade 12 when accompanied by an adult. Charge at 888-945-2468 or cfa.gmu.edu.
Jennifer L. Nelson's "24, 7, 365." 2 p.m. George Mason University Harris Theatre, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Attitudes about race, class and social activism are put under a humorous microscope. $25. cfa.gmu.edu.
Lab Rescue’s Adoption Event. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Weber's Pet Supermarket, 11021 Lee Highway, Fairfax. Talk with fosters and volunteers who can prepare you for dog ownership and help choose the right dog to join your family. If you bring all members of your family including canine, you may be able to adopt the same day. www.lab-rescue.org.
Deep River Concert and After-Party. 8 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. jamminjava.com.
<b>Sunday/March 13
</b>Young Artist Competition Finalist Recital. 7 p.m. Old Town Hall, 3999 University Blvd., Fairfax. Northern Virginia’s most talented high school instrumentalists compete for a $2000 scholarship to further their musical education in a free public recital as part of the City of Fairfax Band’s Young Artist Competition. Application materials are available at www.fairfaxband.org. Free. 703-757-0220.
Keyboard Conversations with Jeffrey Siegel: "Northern Stars." 7 p.m. George Mason University Center for the Arts Concert Hall, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Works by Edvard Grieg, Jean Sibelius, Carl Nielsen, Johannes Brahms and more. $19-$38. Tickets are half price for youth through grade 12 when accompanied by an adult. Charge at 888-945-2468 or cfa.gmu.edu.
Jennifer L. Nelson's "24, 7, 365." 4 p.m. George Mason University Harris Theatre, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Attitudes about race, class and social activism are put under a humorous microscope. $25. cfa.gmu.edu.
Al Petteway & Amy White CD Release Show. 7 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. jamminjava.com.
<b>Monday/March 14
</b>Jo Williamson. 8:15 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. jamminjava.com.
<b>Tuesday/March 15
</b>Bushwalla and Jason Ager. 7:30 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. jamminjava.com.
<b>Thursday/March 17
</b>Further. 8 p.m. George Mason University Patriot Center, 4500 Patriot Drive, Fairfax. Former Grateful Dead members Phil Lesh and Bob Weir. Tickets $49.50. Charge at 800-551-SEAT or www.livenation.com. www.furthur.net.
The Pretty Reckless and A Thousand Horses. 7:30 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. jamminjava.com.
<b>Friday/March 18
</b>Deanna Bogart Band. 7:30 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. jamminjava.com.
Warriors in Transition Project Open Mic Night Fundraiser. 7 p.m. Burke Presbyterian Church, 5690 Oak Leather Drive, Burke. Poetry, music, refreshments and more. Sponsored by BPC's Family Tree House Ministry and Ft. Belvoir. To perform, contact esadtler@cox.net. www.BurkePresChurch.org or 703-764-0456.