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<cal1>Thursday/JUNE 26
<cal2>Grave, Immolation, Goatwhore, Crematorium. Live music. 6 p.m., at Jaxx Nightclub, 6355 Rolling Road, West Springfield. All ages, $17. For more information, call the Jaxx Hotline at 703-569-5940.
The Fairfax Swing Band will perform at 8 p.m. on the lawn of the Veterans Amphitheater at Fairfax City Hall. Guests provide their own seating for this free event. The concert will be canceled in case of rain, and cancellations will be announced on Cityscreen-12 and on 703-273-1776, the city's event line. For information, call 703-385-7858.
Captain Underpants to the rescue! Goofy fun with characters created by Dav Pilkey. 2 p.m., at Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Create cartoons. Age 6-12. Call 703-978-5600 to register.
CAG (Calling All Guys). All-male book discussion group for boy age 11-16, with adult. 7:30 p.m., at Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Call 703-978-5600 to register.
<cal1>Friday/June 27
<cal2>Jinny Marsh's Hot Kugel Klezmer Band. 7:30 p.m., at Royal Lake Park, 5344 Gainsborough Drive, Fairfax. Free. Canceled in case of rain. Park is not lighted. For safe exit after dark, bring a flashlight. Call 703-324-8566 for more information.
Young and Rollins Band. A blend of salsa, flamenco and Latin jazz. 7:30 p.m., Kingstowne Towne Center, 5955 Kingstowne Center, Franconia. For information, call 703-324-8566. Concerts are canceled in case of rain.
National Concert Band. Symphonic band music. 7:30 p.m., at Lake Accotink Park, 7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfield. Free. Canceled in case of rain. Park is not lighted. For safe exit after dark, bring a flashlight.
"Mothers & More" of Northern Virginia open house. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Stay-at-home moms are invited to learn about the group's playgroups, monthly meetings, book club, couple's activities, children's parties and other activities. Call 866-716-7766 for location and directions.
Drawing Workshops. 2 p.m., at the Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Learn how to draw animals. Age 6-12. Call 703-644-7333 to register.
Ready, Set, MOVE! Fun with Kinderdance. 10 a.m., at Borders, 6701 Frontier Drive, Springfield. 703-924-4895.
Open Mic Night. Performers are invited to share their talents. 8 p.m., at Borders, 11054 Lee Highway, Fairfax. 703-359-8420.
Lunch bunnies. Bring a lunch and listen to stories. 12 p.m., at Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Age 1-5 with adult. Call 703-978-5600 to register.
InterAct Story Theater: "The Shirt of Happiness." 10:30 a.m., at Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. A story about a prince on a quest. Age 6-12. Call 703-339-4610 to register.
Cartooning Workshop with Jim Sizemore. Create cartoons. 2 p.m., at Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. Age 6-12. Call 703-451-8055 to register.
Choralis Summer Choral Festival Concert, with Dr. Stan Engebretson, guest conductor, featuring John Rutter's "Requiem." 7:30 p.m., at Providence Presbyterian Church, 9019 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax. Tickets are $5 at the door. Call 703 237-2499 or visit www.choralis.org for information.
<cal1>Saturday/June 28
<cal2>Little Explorers Storytime. Listen to Shel Silverstein's poetry. 11 a.m., at Borders, 11054 Lee Highway, Fairfax. 703-359-8420.
Author Rosemary Gibson will discuss and sign. 2 p.m., at Borders, 11054 Lee Highway, Fairfax. 703-359-8420.
<cal1>Sunday/JUNE 29
<cal1>Apathy, The Red Button, Dead Silence, Solus. Live music. 6:30 p.m., at Jaxx Nightclub, 6355 Rolling Road, West Springfield. All ages. Tickets are $6. For more information, call the Jaxx Hotline at 703-569-5940.
<cal1>Monday/JUNE 30
<cal2>Skin Dep, The Beanstalk Library, Jezebel's Cure, Anomaly MD. Live music. 7 p.m., at Jaxx Nightclub, 6355 Rolling Road, West Springfield. All ages. Tickets are $6. For more information, call the Jaxx Hotline at 703-569-5940.
InterAct Story Theatre: "The Shirt of Happiness." 2 p.m., at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. A folk tale story about a prince on a quest. Age 6-12. Call 703-644-7333 to register.
Ready to Learn. 7:30 p.m., at the Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. WETA-sponsored project shows parents how to build literacy skills of kids from birth to age 8 with educational TV shows to books. Free children’s book for all participants. Adults.
The Amazing Josini. 10:30 a.m., at Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Ventriloquism, magic and comedy. Age 6-12. Call 703-978-5600 to register.
Flapping Wings. 10:30 a.m., at the Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Stories about birds and a craft. Age 2-5 with adult. Call 703-339-4610 to register.
<cal1>Wednesday/July 2
<cal2>Designs for Snail Mail. 11 a.m., at the Fairfax Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. Learn how to make envelopes, postcards and a mail holder. Age 6-12. Call 703-293-6227 to register.
Time for Twos and Threes. 10:15 a.m. and 11:15 a.m., at the Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Stories and activities. Age 2-3 with adult. Call 703-644-7333 to register.
<cal1>Thursday/July 3
<cal2>The Fairfax Saxophone Quartet. 8 p.m., on the lawn of the Veterans Amphitheater at Fairfax City Hall. Guests must provide their own seating. Free. Canceled in case of rain; cancellations will be announced on Cityscreen-12 and on 703-273-1776, the city's event line. For information, call 703-385-7858.
Daytime discussion group. "Peachtree Road" by Anne Rivers Siddons. 12:15 p.m., at Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Adults. Call 703-339-4610 to register.
<cal1>Friday/July 4
<cal2>Kings Park Concert Band will perform at 1 p.m., at Kings Park Park. Free. For more information, call 703-440-8479 or visit www.kingsparkband.org.
City of Fairfax Independence Day celebration. A parade through downtown Fairfax will be followed by firefighter games, music and fireworks. The schedule of events will be published in the July "Cityscene" and on the city Web site, www.ci.fairfax.va.us.
Lorton's Annual Fourth of July Celebration. Presented by the Federation of Lorton Communities, the celebration will feature a parade with fire engines, antique cars, clowns, the Statue of Liberty and Uncle Sam on stilts and the Hayfield Middle School marching band. The parade will start at 11 a.m., rain or shine, from the Lorton Fire Station. Entertainment and displays will be set up at the station until 1 p.m.
<cal1>Monday/July 7
<cal2>Cool Clips. 7 p.m., at the Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Basic video production workshop covers equipment, techniques and more. Ages 12-18. Call 703-644-7333 to register.
Reptiles Alive. 10:30 a.m., at the Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. See a real alligator, tortoise and lizards. Age 6-12. Call 703-339-4610 to register.
<cal1>Tuesday/July 8
<cal2>Wright Flight. 2 p.m. and 3:15 p.m., at the Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sysdenstricker Road, Burke. Crafts and activities that celebrate flying. Age 6-12. Call 703-644-7333 to register.
Kaydee Puppets: "Be Your Best." 10:30 a.m., at the Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. Get ready for school; free goody bag for each family. Call 703-451-8055 to register.
<cal1>Wednesday/July 9
<cal2>Tickle, Tickle. 10:15 a.m. and 11:15 a.m., at the Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Short stories, fingerplays and activities. Age 13-17 months with adult.
Caravan Tales. 2 p.m., at the Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Joan Leotta tells stories from Iran, Syria, Turkey, Egypt and Morocco. Age 6-12. Call 703-644-7333 to register.
Springfield Mall Moms and Moppets Kids Club Program. For parents and their children, at 10 and 11 a.m., in the JCPenney Court on the lower level of Springfield Mall. Entertainment includes a presentation by Magical Puppet Creation called "Rules are Cool." Store discounts will also be offered. This program is free and open to the public. The Springfield Mall Moms and Moppets Kids Club Program takes place on the second Wednesday of every month at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. The mall is located off I-95 at the Franconia Road exit. For information, stop by the Information desk at the mall or call 703-971-3000.
<cal1>Thursday/July 10
<cal2>Just Jazz Septet. 8 p.m., on the lawn of the Veterans Amphitheater at Fairfax City Hall. Guests must provide their own seating. Free. Canceled in case of rain; cancellations will be announced on Cityscreen-12 and on 703-273-1776, the city's event line. For information, call 703-385-7858.
Birds of Prey. 7:30 p.m. at the Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Lois Napier brings live birds. Age 6-12. Call 703-644-7333 to register.
Let's Hear it for the Girls. All-female book club. Girls 9-11 with adult. 7 p.m., at Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Call 703-978-5600 to register.
Good Reading. Finding good books on the Internet. 11 a.m., at Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Adults. Call 703-339-4610 to register.
Springfield and Franconia Exchange Community Lunch Series. A presentation by the Fairfax County Office for Children, Gail Blorklund and Karley Finley of The Office for Children will share information about finding child care, paying for child care and being a family child care provider. Lunch is at 11:30 a.m.; the presentation is at 12 p.m. and ends at 1:30 p.m. At the First Baptist Church of Springfield, Fellowship Hall, 7300 Gary St., Springfield. Park in the rear of the church and enter through the gym. Coffee and tea will be served; brown bag lunches are encouraged. For more information, to request a sign language interpreter, an alternate format of the presentation or to arrange special accommodation, call Irmina Howe at 703-324-7130 or Paulette Whiteside at 703-324-5282.
College Funding Options. 7:30-9 p.m. Mark D. Armstrong, a financial associate of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, will present a workshop detailing the various methods of saving and paying for the costs of higher education. Thrivent Financial is located at 12500 Fair Lakes Circle, suite 100.