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</b>Let's Spring into Springtime. 10:30 a.m. City of Fairfax Regional Library, 10360 North St., Fairfax. Stories and activities. Age 3-5 with adult. 703-293-6227.

The Drew Kennerley Magic Show. 4 p.m. Burke Centre Library, 5935 Freds Oak Road, Burke. Kennerley is an experienced 15-year-old magician who performs comedic magic shows for children. Tickets distributed 30 minutes before program begins. Age 6-10. 703-249-1520.

What You Need to Know About the New Credit Card Rules. 7 p.m. Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Find out about the new credit card rules. Adults. 703-978-5600.

Lunchtime at the Movies: Fairy Tales. 11:30 a.m. Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Bring lunch and watch movies based on children's books. Call for titles. Age 1-6 with adult. 703-644-7333.

<b>Friday/March 25

</b>Ron Sexsmith "Late Player Bloomer" CD Release and Caitlin Rose. 8 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. jamminjava.com.

Mason Dance Company 2011 Gala Concert. 8 p.m. George Mason University Center for the Arts, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Featuring work by Ohad Naharin, Lar Lubovitch, Robert Battle and Susan Shields. Tickets $20 adults, $12 students and seniors, available at the Center for the Arts Box Office, open Tuesday–Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., or at 888-945-2468 or cfa.gmu.edu.

<b>Saturday/March 26

</b>Swingin’ into Spring. 8 p.m. Fairfax High School Auditorium, 3501 Rebel Run, Fairfax. Fairfax Swing Band and Main Street Community Concert Band, ensembles of the City of Fairfax Band, in a symphonic wind ensemble concert. $15 adults, $9 seniors, and free for age 18 and younger. www.fairfaxband.org or 703-757-0220.

MCCP Foundation Dress up with Grown-ups Gala. 6-10 p.m. The Mason Inn Conference Center & Hotel, 4352 Mason Pond Drive, Fairfax. Sit-down dinner, DJ and dancing, auction and more. The Medical Care for Children Partnership Foundation raises funds for the medical care of uninsured children. Family ticket $350, includes up to 2 adults and 2 children. $125 per extra adult; $75 per extra child. Black tie optional. 703-286-0881 or www.mccpfoundation.org.

Mason Dance Company 2011 Gala Concert. 8 p.m. George Mason University Center for the Arts, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Featuring work by Ohad Naharin, Lar Lubovitch, Robert Battle and Susan Shields. Tickets $20 adults, $12 students and seniors, available at the Center for the Arts Box Office, open Tuesday–Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., or at 888-945-2468 or cfa.gmu.edu.

Microsoft PowerPoint. 2:30 p.m. City of Fairfax Regional Library, 10360 North St., Fairfax. How to put together a Microsoft PowerPoint presentation. Age 13 and up. 703-293-6227.

Fairfax Swing Band. 8 p.m. Fairfax High School Auditorium, 3501 Rebel Run, Fairfax. A big band in the style of Glenn Miller and Tommy Dorsey, with the Main Street Community Band, a symphonic wind ensemble. $15 adults, $9 seniors, free admission for age 18 and younger. www.fairfaxband.org or 703-757-0220.

<b>Sunday/March 27

</b>An Evening with David Lindley. 7:30 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. jamminjava.com.

Women in Public Service Forum. 3 p.m., Fairfax City Hall Annex, 10455 Armstrong St., Fairfax. Panelists explore what motivates women to seek public office. Hear the personal stories of local elected officials. Co-sponsored by the City of Fairfax Commission for Women and Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center. 703-385-7894 or cfw@fairfaxva.gov.

<b>Monday/March 28

</b>Matt Wertz and Ben Rector. 8 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. jamminjava.com.

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.

<b>Tuesday/March 29

</b>Sick Of Sarah, Hunter Valentine, Curtis Peoples and Lucas Silveira. 7:30 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. jamminjava.com.

English Conversation Group. 7 p.m. City of Fairfax Regional Library, 10360 North St., Fairfax. Conversation group for adults learning English. 703-293-6227.

<b>Friday/April 1

</b>The Virginia Opera: Puccini’s "Madama Butterfly." 8 p.m. at George Mason University Center For The Arts Concert Hall, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. $48-$98. 888-945-2468 or www.tickets.com.

The Guggenheim Grotto and Galen Curry. 7 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. jamminjava.com.

<b>Saturday/April 2

</b>An Evening With Willy Porter. 7 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. jamminjava.com.

Cravin’ Dogs 25th Anniversary Celebration with The Michael Clem Trio. 7:30 p.m. Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts, 1624 Trap Road, Vienna. Folk/roots-rock. $16. www.wolftrap.org.

<b>Sunday/April 3

</b>The Virginia Opera: Puccini’s "Madama Butterfly." 2:30 p.m. at George Mason University Center For The Arts Concert Hall, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. $48-$98. 888-945-2468 or www.tickets.com.

Third Annual Used Book Sale. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Gesher Jewish Day School, 4800 Mattie Moore Court, Fairfax. Books, DVDs, CDs and more. Most items $.50-$2. All proceeds benefit the school. 703-978-9789 or Gesherbooksale@gmail.com.

<b>Monday/April 4

</b>Third Annual Used Book Sale. 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Gesher Jewish Day School, 4800 Mattie Moore Court, Fairfax. Books, DVDs, CDs and more. Most items $.50-$2. All proceeds benefit the school. 703-978-9789 or Gesherbooksale@gmail.com.

<b>Tuesday/April 5

</b>Third Annual Used Book Sale. 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Gesher Jewish Day School, 4800 Mattie Moore Court, Fairfax. Books, DVDs, CDs and more. Most items $.50-$2. All proceeds benefit the school. 703-978-9789 or Gesherbooksale@gmail.com.

<b>Wednesday/April 6

</b>Ezra Furman & The Harpoons and The Apache Relay. 6 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. jamminjava.com.

Third Annual Used Book Sale. 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Gesher Jewish Day School, 4800 Mattie Moore Court, Fairfax. Books, DVDs, CDs and more. Most items $.50-$2. All proceeds benefit the school. 703-978-9789 or Gesherbooksale@gmail.com.