Burke & Fairfax Calendar
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Burke & Fairfax Calendar

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<b>Thursday/March 31

</b>Burn The Ballroom, Safety Word Orange and Turtle Recall. 7:30 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. jamminjava.com.

John McCutcheon. 8 p.m. Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts, 1624 Trap Road, Vienna. Folk singer/songwriter.$20. www.wolftrap.org.

<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 at 7 p.m., and Mista Hyde, Shux, Twizm and Nooky Beats at 10 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. jamminjava.com.

Fairfax Art League Photographers’ Show. 3-7 p.m. Village Gallery, 3950 University Drive, Fairfax. With photographers Don Allen, Spencer Cake, Carol Caputo, Glenda Kirkman, Larry Oskin, Allen Pearson, Joan Singer and more. Free. Light refreshments. www.fairfaxartleague.net.

Roger McGuinn. 8 p.m. Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts, 1624 Trap Road, Vienna. The former front man of the Byrds. $27. www.wolftrap.org.

<b>Saturday/April 2

</b>Willy Porter at 7 p.m., and “Far from the Moon” Featuring: Raphael Bhatti, Alex Flynn, Ryan Linde and Shelby Neal at 10 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.

“A Little Night Music.” 7:30 p.m. Burke Presbyterian Church, 5690 Oak Leather Drive, Burke. With the all female a cappella group Reveille from The College of William and Mary. Dessert reception to follow. Free. www.BurkePresChurch.org or 703-764-0456.

Northern Virginia Country Western Dance Association. Accotink Unitarian Universalist Church, 10125 Lakehaven Court, Burke. Advanced beginners "Two Step" lesson 7:30 p.m., open dancing 8:30-11 p.m. Two step, waltz, line, swing, cha cha and more. Couples and singles welcome. $5-$12. www.nvcwda.org or 703-860-4941.

Fairfax Art League Photographers’ Show. 5-7 p.m. Village Gallery, 3950 University Drive, Fairfax. Reception at 5 p.m. Free. Light refreshments. www.fairfaxartleague.net.

Cravin’ Dogs and The Michael Clem Trio. 7:30 p.m. Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts, 1624 Trap Road, Vienna. Folk music. $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.

Collective Change Benefit Concert featuring: Pretend and Release and Talk Like They’re Famous. 7 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. jamminjava.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.

Community Climate Conference. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. George Mason University Johnson Center, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Climate change issues, off-shore wind in Virginia, vegetarianism and updates on Congressional action. Light breakfast and lunch served. Free. 703-993-4426 or cbennet6@gmu.edu.

David Ryan Harris and Hugo. 7:30 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. jamminjava.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.

Mike Viola and Justin Trawick. 7:30 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. jamminjava.com.

<b>Wednesday/April 6

</b> Ezra Furman & The Harpoons, Tristen and The Apache Relay. 8 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.

<b>Thursday/April 7

</b>Hot Club of Cowtown. 7:30 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. jamminjava.com.

<b>Friday/April 8

</b>William Fitzsimmons and Slow Runner. 8 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. jamminjava.com.

<b>Saturday/April 9

</b>William Fitzsimmons and Slow Runner at 7 p.m., Pandamonium Featuring: Julian Franco, Ypset and Dirty Steeeve!!! at 9 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. jamminjava.com.

Russian National Ballet Theatre: "Romeo and Juliet." 8 p.m. George Mason University's Center for the Arts Concert Hall, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. With choreography by Petipa and music by Tchaikovsky. Based on Shakespeare’s classic tale of star-crossed lovers and family hatreds. A pre-performance discussion, free to ticket holders, begins 45 minutes prior to the performance on the Center’s Grand Tier III. Tickets $27-$54. Youth through grade 12, half price when accompanied by an adult. Charge at 888-945-2468 or cfa.gmu.edu.

<b>Sunday/April 10

</b>Peter Mulvey and Po’Girl. 7:30 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. jamminjava.com.

Russian National Ballet Theatre: "Swan Lake." 4 p.m. George Mason University's Center for the Arts Concert Hall, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. With choreography by Petipa and music by Tchaikovsky. Inspired by the German legend of Odette, a princess who was turned into a swan by an evil sorcerer’s curse. A pre-performance discussion, free to ticket holders, begins 45 minutes prior to the performance on the Center’s Grand Tier III. Tickets $27-$54. Youth through grade 12, half price when accompanied by an adult. Charge at 888-945-2468 or cfa.gmu.edu.

Sixth Annual Strides For Success 5K Race and 1K Family Fun Run/Walk. 8:30 a.m. Fairfax Corner Shopping Center, 11950 Grand Commons Ave., Fairfax. For all levels of runners. All proceeds benefit the Junior League of Northern Virginia’s (JLNV) programs. Registration $15-$35. Register at www.jlnv.org/stridesforsuccess, www.jlnv.org or 703-761-4139.

<b>Monday/April 11

</b>Mambo Sauce and The Movement. 8 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. jamminjava.com.

<b>Tuesday/April 12

</b>Iris Divine, Division, TimeLord and Death Penalty. 7:30 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. jamminjava.com.