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Friday/April 20
"Side Man." 8 p.m. 1st Stage, 1524 Spring Hill Road, Tyson’s Corner. Turmoil in a jazz musician’s family as his career crumbles at the dawn of rock-and-roll. $25. 703-854-1856 or www.1ststagetysons.org.
Kindlewood and Duke Walker at 7 p.m.; Dub City Renegades, Feed God Cabbage and Nappy Riddem at 10 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. www.jamminjava.com.
Jim Brickman. 8 p.m. The Barns at Wolftrap, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna. Pop pianist. $35. www.wolftrap.org.
Oakton Vocalist Sarah Jebian. 7:30 p.m. Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Fairfax, 2709 Hunter Mill Road, Oakton. CD release concert of Jebian’s debut album, "Love Songs & Lullabies." With Dashboard Divas. 703-725-0651.
"The Fantasticks." 8 p.m. Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St. S.E., Vienna. Musical comedy. $14, $12 students and seniors. 703-255-6360 or www.viennatheatrecompany.org.
"Deathtrap." 8 p.m. McLean Community Center Alden Theatre, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. Comedy-thriller about a play within a play. $14-$16, group rates available. 866-811-4111 or www.mcleanplayers.org.
"The Crucible" by Arthur Miller. 7:30 p.m. Langley High School, 6520 Georgetown Pike, McLean. Limited seating. 703-287-2821 or www.saxonstage.com.
Saturday/April 21
MCCP Foundation Dress Up with Grown-Ups Gala. 6-10 p.m. McLean Hilton, 7920 Jones Branch Drive, McLean. Sit-down dinner, dancing and a DJ. Proceeds benefit the Medical Care for Children Partnership Foundation, providing health care for the children of uninsured working families in Fairfax County. Family Ticket $375 (2 adults and 2 children). $150 per extra adult, $75 per extra child. Black Tie Optional.
"Side Man." 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. 1st Stage, 1524 Spring Hill Road, Tyson’s Corner. Turmoil in a jazz musician’s family as his career crumbles at the dawn of rock-and-roll. $25. 703-854-1856 or www.1ststagetysons.org.
Children’s Show: The Diggity Dudes. 10:30 a.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. www.jamminjava.com.
The Deanna Bogart Band. 7 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. www.jamminjava.com.
Mother's Day Craft Show. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Providence RECenter, 7525 Marc Drive, Falls Church. Free admissison. 703-698-1351.
Cody and BJ. 10:30 a.m. Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. Songs about animals and our planet. Meet the Macaw parrot, Cheyenne. 703-757-8560.
Magic Show. 2 p.m. Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library, 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church. Enjoy a performance by magician Mike Rose. All Ages. 703-790-8088.
Jeri Sager. 7:30 p.m. The Barns at Wolftrap, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna. Broadway performer and Northern Virginia native $25. www.wolftrap.org.
Sixth Annual Spring Art Festival. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Village Green Day School, 790 Walker Road, Great Falls. Paintings, photography, pottery, jewelry, weaving, woodcarving and more. Free admission. 703-442-9251.
"The Fantasticks." 8 p.m. Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St. S.E., Vienna. Musical comedy. $14, $12 students and seniors. 703-255-6360 or www.viennatheatrecompany.org.
"Deathtrap." 8 p.m. McLean Community Center Alden Theatre, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. Comedy-thriller about a play within a play. $14-$16, group rates available. 866-811-4111 or www.mcleanplayers.org.
Concert in the Park: "Under the Big Top". Clemyjontri Park, 6317 Georgetown Pike, McLean. Black-tie concert and dinner featuring a performance by the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra. 703-506-8980 or www.friendsofclemy.com.
Rummage Sale. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Church of the Good Shepherd (United Methodist), 2351 Hunter Mill Rd, Vienna. All proceeds support local and national charities, including Facets Hot Meals and Stop Hunger Now. 703-281-3987 or www.GoodShepherdVA.org.
Northern Virginia Country Western Dance Association. Luther Jackson Middle School, 3020 Gallows Road, Falls Church. Proceeds benefit Fisher House Foundation. Line dance lesson at 7:30 p.m., beginning West Coast Swing at 8 p.m. Open dancing 8:30-11 p.m. $20. Potluck and silent auction. www.nvcwda.org or 703-860-4941.
Meet the Authors. 1-3 p.m. Barnes & Noble, 1851 Fountain Drive, Reston. Great Falls author Sophie Perinot (The Sister Queens) with Kate Quinn (Empress of the Seven Hills) and Stephanie Dray (Song of the Nile). Free and open to the public. www.thesisterqueens.com.
"The Crucible" by Arthur Miller. 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Langley High School, 6520 Georgetown Pike, McLean. Limited seating. 703-287-2821 or www.saxonstage.com.
Clemyjontri Park Cleanup. 9 a.m. Clemyjontri Park, 6317 Georgetown Pike, McLean. The Kiwanis Club of Tysons Corner/McLean is celebrating Kiwanis One Day, dedicated to community service. www.tysonscornerkiwanis.org.
Sunday/April 22
Cars For A Cause. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. George Mason University Parking Lot K, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Car show, horsepower challenge, children’s activities, trophies, raffles and prizes. Proceeds benefit the Isabel Warrior Princess Foundation (raising funds for a child diagnosed with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma) and the Children’s National Medical Center. $15. www.teamunclassified.com.
Wolftrap 5K & Fun Run and Bike Rodeo. Wolftrap Elementary School, 1903 Beulah Road, Vienna. Chip timing. Music, a cake walk, face and arm painting, giveaways and prizes. Following the run will be a Bike Rodeo: bring a bike and helmet, get tips on riding safety and more. funrun@wolftrappta.org.
"Side Man." 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. 1st Stage, 1524 Spring Hill Road, Tyson’s Corner. Turmoil in a jazz musician’s family as his career crumbles at the dawn of rock-and-roll. $25. 703-854-1856 or www.1ststagetysons.org.
Crash Concept, Metacomet's Vision and Meganova at 1 p.m.; The Lumineers and Kopecky Family Band at 7:30 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. www.jamminjava.com.
Northern Virginia 2012 Holocaust Commemoration. 2-5:30 p.m. Gesher Jewish Day School, 4800 Mattie Moore Court, Fairfax. Ambassador Stuart Eizenstat, readings, music, commorations and more. 703-893-4007.
"Deathtrap." 2 p.m. McLean Community Center Alden Theatre, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. Comedy-thriller about a play within a play. $14-$16, group rates available. 866-811-4111 or www.mcleanplayers.org.
Sixth Annual Spring Art Festival. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Village Green Day School, 790 Walker Road, Great Falls. Paintings, photography, pottery, jewelry, weaving, woodcarving and more. Free admission. 703-442-9251.
Flute Recital. 7 p.m. Vienna Presbyterian Church 124 Park St, NE Vienna. Reston resident Pamela Daniels performing pieces by Debussy, Brahms, Sancan, and Francaix, with pianist Anna Ouspenskaya and guitarist Robert Hanson. Free, donations accepted. 703-435-8588.
Monday/April 23
Bowling For Soup, Patent Pending, Freshman 15 and Sandlot Heroes. 7 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. www.jamminjava.com.
Tiny Tot Time. 10:30 a.m. Dolley Madison Library, 1244 Oak Ridge Ave., McLean. Songs, rhymes and activities. Age 13-23 months with adult. 703-356-0770.
Tales to Tails. 4:30 p.m. City of Fairfax Regional Library, 10360 North St., Fairfax. Read aloud to Chelsea, a trained therapy dog. Age 6-12. 703-293-6227.
Lift Me Up! Fundraising Event. 5-8 p.m. Pulcinella Italian, 6852 Old Dominion Drive, McLean. Approximately 60% of sales will benefit Lift Me Up!, a therapeutic horseback riding program in Great Falls. 703-734-0192.
Tuesday/April 24
Ron Pope with Josiah Leming, Jesse Ruben & Amy Lennard. 7:30 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. www.jamminjava.com.
Tuesday Storytime. 10:30 a.m. Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library, 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church. Stories, songs and activities. Ages 1-2 with adult. 703-790-8088.
Personalized Internet Training. 2:30 p.m. Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library, 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church. A 45-minute one-on-one Internet training session with a technology volunteer. Call for appointment. Adults. 703-790-8088.
Practice Your English. 6:30 p.m. Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library, 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church. Conversation group for adults learning English. 703-790-8088.
Book Talk for Book Lovers. 7 p.m. Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library, 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church. My Stroke of Insight by Jill Bolte Taylor. Adults. 703-790-8088.
English Conversation Group. 7 p.m. City of Fairfax Regional Library, 10360 North St., Fairfax. Conversation group for adults learning English. Adults. 703-293-6227.
Leukemia & Lymphoma Awareness Night. W.T. Woodson High School, 9525 Main St., Fairfax. WTW Baseball vs. Annandale at 6 p.m., WTW Girls Soccer vs. Lake Braddock at 7 p.m. A portion of the proceeds will go to Leukemia & Lymphoma research. michael.effron@gmail.com or 812-219-3023.
Wednesday/April 25
Happy Hedgehogs. 10:30 a.m. Dolley Madison Library, 1244 Oak Ridge Ave., McLean. Meet live African Pygmy Hedgehogs and listen to their caretaker read the stories of Jan Brett. Presented by the Hedgehog Welfare Society. Age 3-5 with adult. 703-356-0770.
Thursday/April 26
Fenwick Fellow Lecture and Reception. 2 p.m. George Mason University, Johnson Center Instruction Room, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. With Dr. Michael Chang, 2010-2011 Fenwick Fellow, on "Service at the Manchu Court: The Young Kangxi Emperor and His Personal Advisors." Refreshments served. 703-993-2491 or dhogan1@gmu.edu.
"No Crime Like the Present." 7:30 p.m. Falls Church High School, 7521 Jaguar Trail, Falls Church. A whodunit murder farce. $5-$8. fchsdrama.org.
Mother Goose. 10:30 a.m. City of Fairfax Regional Library, 10360 North St., Fairfax. Stories, songs and fingerplays. Birth to 23 months with adult. 703-293-6227.
Singer/Songwriter John McCutcheon. 8 p.m. The Barns at Wolftrap, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna. Folk music. $22. www.wolftrap.org.
Friday/April 27
"No Crime Like the Present." 7:30 p.m. Falls Church High School, 7521 Jaguar Trail, Falls Church. A whodunit murder farce. $5-$8. fchsdrama.org.
Friday Afternoon Chess Group. 1 p.m. Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. All ages and skill levels welcome. 703-757-8560.
"The Fantasticks." 8 p.m. Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St. S.E., Vienna. Musical comedy. $14, $12 students and seniors. 703-255-6360 or www.viennatheatrecompany.org.
"Deathtrap." 8 p.m. McLean Community Center Alden Theatre, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. Comedy-thriller about a play within a play. $14-$16, group rates available. 866-811-4111 or www.mcleanplayers.org.
The Life And Music Of Sam Rotman. 12 p.m. Vienna Presbyterian Church, 124 Park St., N.W., Vienna. A variety of classical music from the works of Beethoven and others. $20, includes lunch and program. www.viennapres.org/samrotman or www.bridgepointconnections.org/bpluncheon.
Spring Heirloom Plant Sale. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Claude Moore Colonial Farm, 6310 Georgetown Pike, McLean. Flowers, herbs, heirloom annuals, vegetable transplants and some herbaceous shrubs. 703-442-7547 or www.1771.org.
Concert Pianist Joyce Yang. 8 p.m. The Barns at Wolftrap, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna. Including pieces by Bach, Schumann, and Brahms. $35. www.wolftrap.org.