The Connection

Ongoing

Tysons Concerts on the Plaza. Fridays, through Aug. 7. 6-8 p.m. at Tysons Corner Center, 1961 Chain Bridge Road, Tysons Corner. Sit back and enjoy live music with a special line up each week.Tickets are available on a first-come, first-serve basis beginning at 10 a.m. each Friday morning in the mall concourse on level 2 next to ZARA.

Summer Reading Program. Friday-Sunday, through Sept. 5. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike Great Falls. Attend summer events and check out books. All ages. Visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/gf/.

Great Falls Concerts on the Green. Sundays, through Sept. 6. 6-8 p.m. at Great Falls Village Centre Green. Come out on Sundays and listen to some live music. Visit http://www.celebrategreatfalls.org/concerts-on-the-green/.

Vienna’s Summer on the Green Concert Series. Fridays-Sundays, through Sept. 27. 6:30 p.m. at Vienna Town Green, 144 Maple Avenue E, Vienna. Come out on the weekend and listen to some good music.Visit http://www.viennava.gov/DocumentCenter/View/2640

Frying Pan Farm Arts in the Parks. Wednesdays, through Aug. 19. 10-11 a.m. Frying Pan Farm Park Amphitheater, 2739 West Ox Road, Herndon. Entertain children, teach them the importance of protecting our natural resources, introduce them to live entertainment in an informal kid-friendly atmosphere, and forge a connection between kids and parks. Call 703-437-9101.

Herndon Friday Night Live. Fridays, through Aug. 28. 6:30 p.m. at 777 Lynn Street, Herndon. Listen to great music on Friday nights during the summer. herndonrocks.com/schedule.php.

Take a Break Concert Series. Thursdays, through Sept. 3. 7-9 p.m. at Reston Community Center, 2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston. Listen to some great music live.

Reston Concerts on the Town. Saturdays, through Sept. 5. 7:30-10 p.m. at Reston Town Center. Bring lawn chairs or picnic blankets and enjoy live music in the Pavilion Saturday nights. Free. Rain or shine. 703-912-4062. www.restontowncenter.com/concerts

Evenings on the Ellipse Summer Concert. Thursdays, through Aug. 20. 5:30-7 p.m. Fairfax County Government Center Ellipse (Backyard), 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax. Relax with music, tastes of local wines and great company.

Burke Arts in the Parks. Saturdays, through Aug. 22. 10 - 11 a.m. Burke Lake Park Amphitheater, 7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Station. Entertain children, teach them the importance of protecting our natural resources, introduce them to live entertainment in an informal kid friendly atmosphere, and forge a connection between kids and parks. Call 703-323-6601.

Stars on Sunday Concert Series. Sundays, through Aug. 30. 3 p.m. Workhouse Arts Center, 9518 Workhouse Way, Lorton. Featuring a lineup of performances that showcase the diversity of talent and culture in Northern Virginia. Concerts are free to attend and are perfect for families, a special date or a relaxing afternoon of music and dance.

Friday-Sunday/Aug. 7-9

Charity Show House. Potomac Falls, 8601 Nutmeg Court, Potomac. Friday-Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday: 12-5 p.m. Margo Shapiro, of Fairfax Station, participated in the Charity Show House by staging two rooms in a 13,000 square foot home in Potomac. Admission: $10. All proceeds go towards the Tourettes foundation.

Friday/Aug. 7

Madama Butterfly. 8:15 p.m. Wolf Trap, 1635 Trap Road, Vienna. Experience Puccini’s heartbreaking masterpiece of passion, honor, and sacrifice with Wolf Trap Opera and the National Symphony Orchestra in this new, staged, and costumed production with custom video projections. Tickets: $25-$75. www.wolftrap.org.

Sheep Dog Detectives. 2:30 p.m. Reston Library, 11925 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston. Kaydee presents Dudley Dog and Friends, who solve crimes in a fun and fast-paced show. All ages.

Stewart Huff Live. 8-10 p.m. Workhouse Arts Center, 9518 Workhouse Way, Lorton. Comedian Stewart Huff brings his humor to the Workhouse. Tickets: $15.

“Despicable Me 2.” 7 p.m. Strawberry Park, just outside of Angelika Film Center, 2911 District Avenue, Fairfax. Girls on the Run NOVA is presenting a free outdoor screening of “Despicable Me 2.” The event is a way for families to learn more about their unique youth development program while also celebrating 15 years of service and 50,000 girls served.

Fun and Games. 2 p.m. Burke Centre Library, 5935 Freds Oak Road, Burke. Board games and fun. Ages 6-12. http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/bc/

Kingstowne Farmers Market. 4-7 p.m. Fridays, May 1-Oct. 30. Giant Parking Lot, 5955 Kingstowne Towne Center, Alexandria. Vendors products include fresh organic honey and hand held pies and rolls.www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farmersmarkets/kingstownemkt.htm

Friday-Saturday/Aug. 7-8

“Fiddler on the Roof.” 7:30 p.m. Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry Street SE, Vienna.

Saturday/Aug. 8

Vienna Art Society’s Photography Exhibition. 4-6 p.m. Vienna Art Center, 115 Pleasant Street, NW, Vienna. Juror Matthew G. Schmidt will select winners at the Vienna Arts Society's annual judged photography exhibition. Enjoy light refreshments and meet the artists at the awards reception.

Silver Line Music & Food Truck Festival. 12-9 p.m. Lerner Town Square at Tysons II, 8025 Galleria Drive, Tysons. Admission is free, over 20 food trucks and fun.

The Music of John Williams National Symphony Orchestra. 8:15 p.m. Wolf Trap, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna. Journey now with John Williams' and the NSO as they perform entrancing and exhilarating music by the most Oscar-nominated man alive, with songs from beloved films like Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Jaws, Jurassic Park, Harry Potter, Hook, and more. Tickets: $20-$58.

Fire Truck Visit. 10 a.m. Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. Come check out a fire truck up close and hear all about being a firefighter from the team at the Great Falls fire station.

Dance for Everyone. 7-11:30 p.m. Colvin Run Dance Hall, 10201 Colvin Run Road, Great Falls. Dancing to the music of Speakeasy, a five piece party band playing your favorite R&B, Pop, Funk, Soul and more. $20 admission covers optional lesson, dancing, light refreshments and an evening of fun.

Oakton Farmers Market. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Year round. Unity of Fairfax Church, 2854 Hunter Mill Road, Oakton. www.smartmarkets.org/

Great Falls Farmers Market. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Year round. Great Falls Village Centre, 778 Walker Road, Great Falls. www.celebrategreatfalls.org/FarmersMarket.html.

Vienna Farmers Market. 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Faith Baptist Church Parking Lot, 301 Center Street South, Vienna. www.viennafarmersmarket.com.

Special Consensus. 7:30 p.m. Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 1090 Sterling Road, Herndon. Traditional bluegrass musicians headed by banjoist supreme Greg Cahill. Cahill has headed this band for 30 some years now and they have traveled the world providing audiences with the finest in vocal harmony and absolute mastery of their instruments.

Family Fun Entertainment Series: Magic By Geo. 10-10:45 a.m. Reston Town Square Park, 11900 Market St., Reston. Magician Geoffrey "Geo" Weber offers an unparalleled magic act featuring original and innovative magic tricks. www.restoncommunitycenter.com.

Reston Concerts on the Town Series: Matuto. 7:30-10 p.m. 11900 Market St., Reston. Bring your lawn chairs or picnic blankets to the Pavilion for Brazilian roots-rock and funk with Matuto. www.restontowncenter.com/concerts.

Dog Tales. 10:30-11:15 a.m. Herndon Library, 768 Center Street, Herndon. Bring your own book or chose a book from the library and read aloud to a trained therapy dog. Call or sign up online for a 15-minute session. Age 5-12.

Reston Farmers Market. 8 a.m.-noon. Saturdays, May 2-Nov. 14. Named the best farmers market in Northern Virginia by Virginia Living Magazine. Lake Anne Village Center, 11401 North Shore Drive, Reston.http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farmersmarkets/restonmkt.htm

Mount Vernon Nights 2015: Robin and Linda Williams. 7-8 p.m. Workhouse Arts Center, 9601 Ox Rd., Lorton. A Prairie Home Companion favorites Robin & Linda Williams just released a new hit album, These Old Dark Hills. Come enjoy live music and fun..

2nd Saturday Art Walk. 6- 9 p.m. Workhouse Arts Center, 9601 Ox Rd., Lorton. Experience the diverse art of over 100 artists on a historic venue. Free Admission.

Creative Writers Club. 2 p.m. Burke Centre Library, 5935 Fred Oaks Road, Burke. Join for sharing, discussion and feedback on your works in progress. Ages 13-18. http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/bc/

Burke Farmers Market. 8 a.m.-noon. Saturdays, May 2-Nov. 21. 5671 Roberts Parkway, Burke. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farmersmarkets/burkemkt.htm

Springfield Farmers Market. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Springfield Town Center, 6699 Spring Mall Drive, Springfield. www.smartmarkets.org.

Fairfax Farmers Market. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, May 9-Oct. 31. 10500 Page Avenue, Fairfax. www.fairfaxsaturdaymarket.com.

Sunday/Aug. 9

Lake Anne Summer Film Festival: West Side Story. 8 p.m. Lake Anne Plaza, 1609 Washington Plaza, Reston. The free outdoor festival will take place each month on selected Sunday’s and will feature some great flicks from classic to comedy. Grab a date, the family or a group of friends, bring the lawn chairs and a picnic and enjoy flicks under the stars.

Model Train Show. 1-4 p.m. Fairfax Station Railroad Museum, 11200 Fairfax Station Road. Table Top (TTRAK) model trains will be on display and running. Admission: $2-$4. Visit www.fairfax-station.org.

Lorton Farmers Market. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays, May 3-Nov. 8. Featuring fresh produce, a Swiss bakery and potted plants and herbs. VRE Parking Lot, 8990 Lorton Station Boulevard, Lorton. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farmersmarkets/lortonmkt.htm

Fairfax Farmers Market. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays, May 10-Oct. 25. 10500 Page Avenue, Fairfax. www.fairfaxsaturdaymarket.com/

Fair Lakes Farmers Market. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 4501 Market Commons Drive, Fairfax.www.greentowns.com/initiative/farmers-market/fair-lakes-farmers-market-fairfax-va.

Monday/Aug. 10-17

Dine Out Tysons. Dine Out Tysons is a Week of $20 Lunch and $30 Dinner menus offered by participating restaurants.

Monday/Aug. 10

Mixed Media Workshop. 5:30-8:30 p.m. ArtSpace Herndon, 750 Center Street, Herndon. Mixed media magic. $40. www.artspaceherndon.com.

Reston Fit Club at Reston Town Center Pavilion. 11 a.m. 11900 Market St., Reston. Enjoy various fitness classes including yoga, dance, self-defense, cardio, and core strength.

Lego Club. 2 p.m. Herndon Library, 768 Center Street, Herndon. Come have fun, use your imagination and keep your engineering and problem solving skills flowing with an abundance of LEGO bricks. Age 6-12.

Writers Group. 7 p.m. Herndon Library, 768 Center Street, Herndon. All levels of writing experience are welcome to join the writers group to receive and support feedback. Adult Admission.

All Join In. 10:30 a.m. Reston Library, 11925 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston. Fun stories and songs for you and your child. Age 2-5 with adult.

Magic Book Club. 2:30 p.m. Reston Library, 11925 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston. Magic, music and fun with magician Brian Curry. Age 6-12.

Paddle & Explore. 8:30 a.m. Lake Fairfax Park, 1400 Lake Fairfax Drive, Reston. Fish & Explore takes campers off-site to paddle kayaks along local waterways, ponds and lakes. Campers learn kayaking skills while getting up close to native wildlife. 703-609-8083.

Tuesday/Aug. 11

Crafty Kids. 7 p.m. Herndon Library, 768 Center Street, Herndon. Create cool crafts to take home. Age 6-12. School ages.

Pokemon Club. 2:30 p.m. Reston Library, 11925 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston. Bring your pokemon trading cards to trade/play the pokemon game. Age 6-12.

Read to The Dog. 7-7:45 p.m. Reston Library, 11925 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston. Bring your own book or choose from a book from the library and read aloud to a trained therapy dog. Call of sign up online for a 15-minute session. Age 5-11.

Cupcake War for Teens. 7 p.m. Burke Centre Library, 5935 Fred Oaks Road, Burke. Teens will create cupcake confections with frosting, sprinkles, toppings and accessories to learn decorating tips. Ending with a fun competition. Sign up required. http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/bc/

Bedtime Storytime. 7 p.m. Richard Byrd, Library, 7250 Commerce Street, Springfield. Come in your pajamas, bring your favorite stuffed animal, and enjoy bedtime stories and music. Age birth-5 with adult.

Wednesday/Aug. 12

Jim Gaffigan- Contagious. 8 p.m. Wolf Trap, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna. Llaugh it up with the Grammy-nominated humorist as he dishes on food, fatherhood, and everything in between. Tickets: $30-$60. www.wolftrap.org.

Pokemon League. 4:30 p.m. Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. Drop- in and play Pokemon with your friends.

Toddling Twos and Threes. 10:30 a.m. Dolley Madison Library, 1244 Oak Ridge Avenue, McLean. An early literacy enhanced storytime featuring stories, rhymes and songs. Ages 2-3 with adult.

Precious Preschoolers. 11 a.m. Herndon Library, 768 Center Street, Herndon. Explore fiction and nonfiction books about fun creatures while singing, playing and dancing. Age 3-5 with adult.

Wednesday Morning Book Club. 10:30 a.m. Reston Library, 11925 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston. Book Discussion Group. Adults.

The One Man Band. 10:30 a.m. Fairfax Library, 10360 North Street
, Fairfax. Sing, dance and read to the rhythm with Peter McCory. All ages. Please register child and adult separately. http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/fx/

From Seed to Sprout. 10:30 a.m. Richard Byrd, Library, 7250 Commerce Street, Springfield. See how amazing seeds are and learn to sprout seeds by making your own Bean Baby using seeds from the American Horticultural Society and National Capital Area Garden Club. Age 6-12.

Thursday/Aug. 13

Counting Crows-Somewhere Under Wonderland Tour. 7 p.m. Wolf Trap, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna. Fall "Accidentally in Love" with the melodic alternative rockers and hear them play all their hits off their album. Tickets: $45-$60. www.wolftrap.org.

Kids Book Club. 5:30 p.m. Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. Call Branch for Title. Ages 8-12.

My First Book Club. 4:30 p.m. Dolley Madison Library, 1244 Oak Ridge Avenue, McLean. A book discussion group for boys and girls. Grades Kindergarten - 2.

Cupcake Wars: Sweet Reads. 7 p.m. Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Avenue East, Vienna. Decorate book themed cupcakes, then put them to the ultimate test.

Rock On, Reston! 5:30-8:30 p.m. 11900 Market St., Reston. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy live music from the decades in the Pavilion.

Sensory Friendly Storytime. 10:30 a.m. Reston Library, 11925 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston. Storytime will provide plenty of time for interactive stories, songs, music and social interaction geared toward children with autism spectrum. Preschool.

School's Out Book Discussion Group. 6 p.m. Reston Library, 11925 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston. A book discussion group for boys and girls. Join us for a lively discussion of "The Boggart" by Susan Cooper. School ages.

Traveling Players Middle School Ensemble. 7 p.m. Reston Library, 11925 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston. Student actors will perform Moliere's classic comedy "The Learned Ladies."

Herndon Farmers Market. 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Thursdays, May 7-Nov. 12. Twelve Vendors sell a variety of products including kettle corn and fresh made Italian pasta. Old Town Herndon, 700 Block of Lynn St, Herndon.www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farmersmarkets/herndonmkt.htm

Toddler Time. 10:30 am. Fairfax Library, 10360 North Street
, Fairfax. Join for stories, song and activities. Ages 2-3 with adult. Sign up required. http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/fx/

Afternoon Book Club. 1 p.m. Richard Byrd, Library, 7250 Commerce Street, Springfield. Join this afternoon book club, make new friends, and chat about books. This month's title is “How It All Began” by Penelope Lively.

Friday/ Aug. 14

Lyle Lovett and His Large Band. 8 p.m. Wolf Trap, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna. Texas’ Grammy-winning “Cowboy Man,” known for his wry humor and deep storytelling creates richly layered, foot-tapping, Americana, alt-country, and blues with the help of his large band. Tickets: $25-$50. www.wolftrap.org.

Playdate Cafe. 10 a.m. Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. Children enjoy toys and a play space while adults enjoy coffee and conversation. Ages birth-5.

Great Decisions Foreign Policy Series. 1 p.m. Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. Foreign Policy Association's Great Decisions program: Middle East Sectarianism.

Family Game Time. 3:30 p.m. Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. Drop- in and play assorted board games. All skill levels and ages welcome.

Pokemon League. 3 p.m. Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Avenue East, Vienna. Learn and play. Ages 5-18.

McLean Farmers Market. 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Fridays, May 1-Nov. 20. 1659 Chain Bridge Road, McLean. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farmersmarkets/mcleanmkt.htm

Senior Tea. 1-2 p.m. ArtSpace Herndon, 750 Center Street, Herndon. Every month seniors are invited to visit the gallery to view the current exhibit and enjoy a cup of tea and a sweet treat.

“Peter Pan.” 6:30 p.m. Reston Association, 12001 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston. Join Reston Association for a chartered bus trip to experience “Peter Pan” at the Threesixty Theatre in Tysons. Fly to Neverland in a whole new way with a spectacular innovative live stage production that combines intimate theater-in-the-round, overhead surround CGI projection, actors in dazzling flying sequences forty feet in the air, and whimsical puppets that bring J.M. Barrie’s classic tale to fantastical life. $60-$72.

Library Playdate: Toddlers. 10:30 a.m. Burke Centre Library, 5935 Fred Oaks Road, Burke. A fun place to play with other toddlers. Ages 1-2 with Adult. Sign up required. http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/bc/

Kingstowne Farmers Market. 4-7 p.m. Fridays, May 1-Oct. 30. Giant Parking Lot, 5955 Kingstowne Towne Center, Alexandria. Vendors products include fresh organic honey and hand held pies and rolls.www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farmersmarkets/kingstownemkt.htm

Friday-Sunday/Aug. 14-16

“Fiddler on the Roof.” 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday; Sunday show timing at 1 p.m. Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry Street SE, Vienna.

Saturday/Aug. 15

Little Big Town-The Pain Killer Tour. 7 p.m. Wolf Trap, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna. Hop on the “Pontoon” and enjoy free-wheeling, harmony-driven songs from these Grammy-winning country rockers. Tickets: $35-$55. www.wolftrap.org.

Oakton Farmers Market. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Year round. Unity of Fairfax Church, 2854 Hunter Mill Road, Oakton. www.smartmarkets.org/

Great Falls Farmers Market. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Year round. Great Falls Village Centre, 778 Walker Road, Great Falls. www.celebrategreatfalls.org/FarmersMarket.html.

Vienna Farmers Market. 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Faith Baptist Church Parking Lot, 301 Center Street South, Vienna. www.viennafarmersmarket.com.

Reston Concerts on the Town Series. 7:30-10 p.m. 11900 Market St., Reston. Bring your lawn chairs or picnic blankets to the Pavilion for reggae, calypso, soca, and more with Jambulay and The Panmasters Steel Orchestra. Free Admission. www.restontowncenter.com/concerts.

Reston Farmers Market. 8 a.m.-noon. Saturdays, May 2-Nov. 14. Named the best farmers market in Northern Virginia by Virginia Living Magazine. Lake Anne Village Center, 11401 North Shore Drive, Reston.http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farmersmarkets/restonmkt.htm

Sunday/Aug. 16

Tiny Tots. 10:30 a.m. Dolley Madison Library, 1244 Oak Ridge Avenue, McLean. Storytime featuring stories, rhymes and songs. Ages 13 - 23 months with adult.

Game On. 2 p.m. Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Avenue East, Vienna. Patrick Henry Library has teamed up with Game On! Comics to bring you an afternoon of gaming.

Tysons Farmers Market. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 8400 Westpark Drive, McLean. Sundays, through Nov. 15. www.tysonspartnership.org