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Thursday/Oct. 1

Charlotte Martin and Matt Duke. 8 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. 703-255-1566 or jamminjava.com.

DiG PiNK National Breast Cancer Awareness Rally. Oakton High School Volleyball Team will be hosting DiG PiNK match against the Centreville Wildcats beginning with the freshman match at 5 p.m. followed by the JV match at 6 p.m. and the varsity match at 7 p.m. All attendees are encouraged to make a statement by wearing pink to the match. Oakton High School Gymnasium.



Friday/Oct. 2

Game of Love and Chance. 8 p.m. at First Stage, 1524 Spring Hill Road, Tysons Corner. $25 adults, $15 students. www.1stStage SpringHill.org/game.

Kim Richey and Will Kimbrough at 7 p.m. and Betaraz Entertainment Presents: VA Strong at 10 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. 703-255-1566 or jamminjava.com.

McLean Community Players’ "The Importance of Being Earnest," 8 p.m. at the Alden Theater in the McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. $15 adults and $13 for students and seniors, available at the box office,

by phone at 703-790-9223 or through Ticketmaster at 703-573-SEAT, or www.ticketmaster.com. www.mcleanplayers.org.

English Conversation. 10 a.m. Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Ave. East, Vienna. Group for adult non-native English speakers of all levels. 703-938-0405.

Pokemon League. 3 p.m. Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Ave. East, Vienna. Learn and play. Age 5-18. 703-938-0405.



Saturday/Oct. 3

Vienna Oktoberfest 2009. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. at Historic Church St., Vienna. Live music, food, beer garden, free children's activities and entertainment stage, and a festival marketplace. Sponsored by the Vienna Tysons Regional Chamber of Commerce. 703-281-1333 or dpoldy@vtrcc.org

The Vienna Optimist Club's 4th Annual "Walk for Growing Hope," to assist local children diagnosed with cancer, will begin prior to the Oktoberfest at 8 a.m. from the parking lot across from the Vienna train station.

Dulles Day Family Festival and 17th Annual Plane Pull. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at Washington Dulles International Airport, behind Cargo Building 5. Follow signs on airport grounds to event parking. Admission and parking are free. The Plane Pull pits teams of 25 people in a game of "tug of war" against a FedEx jet. Proceeds benefit Special Olympics Virginia. Kids' Bus Pull, games and activities, live music and car show. Aircraft on display include military, civilian and World War II-era aircraft: P-51 Mustang "Quicksilver," F4U-5U Corsair, HU-16 Albatross and A-26 Douglas Invader, KC-135R, C-160, A-10 and more. 703-359-4301 or www.planepull.com.

Masterworks 2 with the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra. Christopher Zimmerman, Music Director. 8 p.m. at George Mason University's Center for the Arts, 4373 Mason Pond Drive, Fairfax. Mendelssohn’s Overture to The Fair Melusine, Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto and Beethoven’s Symphony No. 4. Pre-concert lecture free to ticketed patrons, 7 p.m. 1-888-945-2468 or Tickets.com.

Country Western Dance, Luther Jackson Middle School, 3020 Gallows Road, Falls Church. Line dance lessons at 7:30 p.m., two-step lessons at 8 p.m. Open dancing 8:30-11 p.m. $10 NVCWDA members, $12 non-members. www.nvcwda.org or 703-860-4941.

Game of Love and Chance. 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. at First Stage, 1524 Spring Hill Road, Tysons Corner. $25 adults, $15 students. www.1stStage SpringHill.org/game.

The Ditty Bops at 7 p.m. and Popa Chubby at 10 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. 703-255-1566 or jamminjava.com.

Northern Virginia Chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness Mental Illness Awareness Walk. 10 a.m. at Meadowlark Park at 9750 Meadowlark Gardens Court. www.nami.org/namiwalks09/VIR/NVNavigators, 703-624-1044 or 703-867-5671.

Pine Glen Neighborhood Yard Sale. 8 a.m.-12 p.m. at the intersection of Courthouse Road and Pine Knot Drive, Vienna.

McLean Community Players’ "The Importance of Being Earnest," 2 p.m. at the Alden Theater in the McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. There will be a pre-show lecture by George Mason University theater professor Rick Davis at this show only. $15 adults and $13 for students and seniors, available at the box office, by phone at 703-790-9223 or through Ticketmaster at 703-573-SEAT or www.ticketmaster.com. www.mcleanplayers.org.

Friends of the Library Used Book Sale. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library, 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church. 703-790-8088.

Ultimate Warrior Challenge Mixed Martial Arts. 7 p.m. at GMU's Patriot Center. With MMA Fighter Iman "Mannie" Achhal and pro wrestler Sumie Sakai in a 115-pound special attraction. Tickets available at Ticketmaster outlets and Ticketmaster.com. www.uwcmma.com.

Martinez & Guthrie. Acoustic music. 4 p.m. at the Palladium Civic Place Green, 1445 Laughlin Ave., McLean. Free. 703-288-9505.



Sunday/Oct. 4

MPAartfest. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at McLean Central Park, 1468 Dolley Madison Blvd. Children’s ArtWalk and ArtTent, Live performances all day. Food from local restaurants available for purchase. 703-790-1953 or www.mpaart.org.

Saint Luke Concert Series with Pianist Elena Ulyanova. 4 p.m. at Saint Luke’s Catholic Church, 7001 Georgetown Pike, McLean. Piano solos from Beethoven, Rachmaninoff, Chopin and more. $15 adults, $10 students. 703-356-0670 or www.elena-ulyanova.com.

The Scenic, The Status, Chasing Daylight and Michael Butler at 2 p.m. Tom Russell CD Release at 7 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. 703-255-1566 or jamminjava.com.

Fairfax Family Practice Benefit Concert with The Lost Trailers, 7 p.m. at The State Theatre in Falls Church. All proceeds to benefit Shoulder to Shoulder and their ongoing work in Pinares, Honduras. Tickets $30. www.thestatetheatre.com.

Shepherd’s Center of Oakton-Vienna Presents Pianist, Singer and Humorist Marty Henne. 3 p.m. at the Vienna Baptist Church, 541 Marshall Road, Vienna. $15. 703-281-0538 or office@scov.org.



Monday/Oct. 5

Open Mic Showcase hosted by Ron Goad. 7 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. 703-255-1566 or jamminjava.com.

Storytime. 10:30 a.m. Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. Short stories with music and finger play. Age 3-5 with adult. 703-757-8560.

Patrick Henry Bookworms. 3 p.m. Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Ave. East, Vienna. Youth book club. Age 9-12. 703-938-0405.

A Lesson Before Dying. 5:30 p.m. Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Ave. East, Vienna. Movie and discussion of this year's The Big Read/All Fairfax Reads book selection. Adults. 703-938-0405.





Tuesday/Oct. 6

David Knopfler of Dire Straits. 8 p.m. At Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. 703-255-1566 or www.jamminjava.com.

Colvin Run Community Center Weekly Dance. 7 p.m. at Colvin Run Schoolhouse, 10201 Colvin Run Road, Great Falls. $10. www.colvinrun.org.

San Francisco-based singer-songwriter Megan Slankard with fellow San Franciscan Jeff Campbell will perform at Jammin Java at 7:30 p.m. This is one of several performances on their tour throughout New York, Pennsylvania and the D.C. area.

Toddlin' Twos. 10:30 a.m. Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Ave. East, Vienna. Stories and songs. Age 2 with adult. 703-938-0405.

Letters of the Alphabet. 10:30 a.m. Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library, 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church. Stories, songs and fingerplays about the alphabet. All ages. 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.



Wednesday/Oct. 7

Yosi and the Superdads. 12:30 p.m. at the McLean Community Center Alden Theater, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. www.mcleancenter.org.

We Shot The Moon, Lights Resolve and Destry. 7 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. 703-255-1566 or jamminjava.com.

Great Falls Friends Cheese and Wine Tasting and Membership Drive. 7 p.m. at Maison de Vin, 795 Walker Road, Village Green Center, Great Falls. 703-759-0375 or www.greatfallsfriends.org.

Animals Underground. 10:30 a.m. Dolley Madison Library, 1244 Oak Ridge Ave., McLean. Learn about moles, earthworms, termites and more. 703-356-0770.

Around the World in Film. 6 p.m. Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Ave. East, Vienna. Join us for a movie from France. Bring dinner, we supply drinks and popcorn. Adults. 703-938-0405.

Health, Wellness, and Fitness Tips for Women. 7 p.m. at STS Health and Fitness 6848 Elm St., McLean, Free seminar with Linda Rudd and Pam Stenborg. 703-442-0748 or www.stsfit.com.



Thursday/Oct. 8

An Evening with Marshall Crenshaw. 8 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. 703-255-1566 or jamminjava.com.

Lunch Bunnies. 11 a.m. Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Ave. East, Vienna. Bring lunch and enjoy stories and songs at the library. Age 1-5 with adult. 703-938-0405.



Friday/Oct. 9

Dan Navarro. 7 p.m. At Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. 703-255-1566 or www.jamminjava.com.

McLean Community Players’ "The Importance of Being Earnest," 8 p.m. at the Alden Theater in the McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. $15 adults and $13 for students and seniors, available at the box office,

by phone at 703-790-9223 or through Ticketmaster at 703-573-SEAT, or www.ticketmaster.com. www.mcleanplayers.org.
English Conversation. 10 a.m. Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Ave. East, Vienna. Group for adult non-native English speakers of all levels. 703-938-0405.

Pokemon League. 3 p.m. Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Ave. East, Vienna. Learn and play. Age 5-18. 703-938-0405.

Terrific Twos. 10:30 a.m. Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library, 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church. Stories and activities. Age 24-35 months with adult. 703-790-8088.



Saturday/Oct. 10

McLean Community Players’ "The Importance of Being Earnest," 8 p.m. at the Alden Theater in the McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. $15 adults and $13 for students and seniors, available at the box office,

by phone at 703-790-9223 or through Ticketmaster at 703-573-SEAT, or www.ticketmaster.com. www.mcleanplayers.org.

Miss Belle's Family Sing-Along. 10:30 a.m. Dolley Madison Library, 1244 Oak Ridge Ave., McLean. Songs and hugs. All ages703-356-0770.

Bel Cantanti Opera Company and "Guilio Cesare" Opera in II Acts by F. Handel. 7:30 p.m. at 1st State Theater, 1524 Spring Hill Road, McLean. www.belcantanti.com.

Falls Church Farm Day. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Cherry Hill Park, 312 Park Ave., Falls Church. Horse drawn hayrides, a petting farm, pony rides, scarecrow making, pumpkin painting, live music, tours of the 1845 farmhouse and more. 703-248-5171.



Sunday/Oct. 11

Bel Cantanti Opera Company and "Guilio Cesare" Opera in II Acts by F. Handel. 3 p.m. at 1st State Theater, 1524 Spring Hill Road, McLean. www.belcantanti.com.

Sixth Annual Warhawk 5K Run and One Mile Fun Run. Race day registration begins at 7:45 a.m., events start at 9 a.m. at the track area behind James Madison High School, 2500 James Madison Drive, Vienna. T-shirts for participants, awards to top places in each category. All race proceeds benefit the Madison Cross Country team. Register on-line at www.active.com/framed/event. www.fcps.edu/MadisonHS/News/Anniversary/oct11.