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<lst>To have community events listed free in the Fairfax Connection, mail to 7913 Westpark Drive, McLean, VA 22102, e-mail Michael O’Connell at fairfax@connectionnewspapers.com or fax to 703-917-0991. Deadline is Friday before publication. Photos/artwork encouraged.

<cal1>Thursday/March 27

<cal2>Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. 8 p.m., at George Mason University Patriot Center, 4400 University Drive in Fairfax. Tickets range from $40-$8 and are available at Ticketmaster 703-573-SEAT, the Patriot Center or www.ticketmaster.com.

“Exploring Spiritual Solutions to Fear and Terror,” workshop hosted by First Church of Christ, Scientist at the Ernst Community Cultural Center, Northern Virginia Community College, Annandale Campus, 8333 Little River Turnpike, Annandale. Workshop fee, $15. For more information, call Susan Anderson at 703-830-1340 or at 703-323-0022.

“The Pajama Game." 7:30 p.m., at Paul VI Catholic High School, 10675 Lee Highway, Fairfax. Tickets are $6 for students/seniors, $8 for adults and may be purchased at the door. For more information call 703-352-0925, ext. 332.

WHFS Big Break Semi-Finals followed by Paul Lewis (Y-Not, Dead City Radio) at Jaxx Nightclub, 6355 Rolling Road, West Springfield. All ages, free. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call the Jaxx Hotline at 703-569-5940.

Boogie Hawg. 10 p.m., at Fat Tuesday's, 10673 Braddock Road, Fairfax. Call 703-385-5717 for more information.

Sould at T.T. Reynolds. 9:30 p.m., at 10414 Main St., Fairfax. Must be over 21. For more information, call 703-591-9292.

FamilySearch Introduction. Using genealogy databases and the Family History Library Catalog to search for ancestors. Age 12 and up. 2 p.m., at Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. 703-293-6227.

CAGS (Calling All Guys). All-male book discussion group. Guys 11-16 with adult. 7:30 p.m., at Kings Park Community Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. 703-978-5600.

AARP Tax Counseling. Adults. No registration is required. 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m., at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. 703-644-7333.

Out Like a Lamb. Stories and activities about spring. Age 2-5 with adult. 1:30 p.m., at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. 703-644-7333.

VITA Tax Counseling. Adults. No registration is required. 6:15-8:45 p.m., at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. 703-644-7333.

<cal1>Friday/March 28

<cal2>Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. 10:30 a.m., 8 p.m., at George Mason University Patriot Center, 4400 University Drive in Fairfax. Tickets range from $40-$8 and are available at Ticketmaster 703-573-SEAT, the Patriot Center or www.ticketmaster.com.

GMU Players — Studio Series "After (LIFE): an evening of Mamet and Eric Bogosian." 8 p.m., at the Black Box Theater at George Mason University. Free. 703-993-8877.

His Boy Elroy. Ned Devine's, 3971 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. $5. 9 p.m. For more information, call 703-293-9600.

Career Counseling Coffee Chat sponsored by the Jewish Vocational Services and Chutzpah Deli. Discuss new job search ideas, resume tips and how the JVS can help job seekers. 10 a.m.-12 p.m., at the Jewish Community Center for Northern Virginia, 8900 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax. For more information, call Liz Livingston, MS, at 703-204-9100, ext. 27.

“The Pajama Game.” 7:30 p.m., at Paul VI Catholic High School, 10675 Lee Highway, Fairfax. Tickets are $6 for students/seniors, $8 for adults and may be purchased at the door. For more information call 703-352-0925, ext. 332.

WHFS Showcase including Axum, Another Side of Silence, Swythe, Utopia Joe and Breaking Ground at Jaxx Nightclub, 6355 Rolling Road, West Springfield. All ages, $8 in advance, $10 at the door. Doors open at 6 p.m. For more information, call the Jaxx Hotline at 703-569-5940.

Monticello Road. 10 p.m., at Fat Tuesday's, 10673 Braddock Road, Fairfax. Call 703-385-5717 for more information.

EBO and Pharmacy Prophets. 9:30 p.m., at T.T. Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. Must be over 21. For more information, call 703-591-9292.

Educator Appreciation weekend at Borders, 11054 Lee Highway, Fairfax, and 6701 Frontier Drive, Springfield. Current and retired educators may stop by with a Teacher Discount card, pay stub or other proof of educator status and save 25 percent on almost everything, including personal and classroom purchases.

Open Mic Night at Borders, 11054 Lee Highway, Fairfax. For more information, call 703-359-4996.

Get the kids moving with Kinderdance at Borders, 6701 Frontier Drive, Springfield. 10 a.m. Call 703-924-4894 for more information.

Irish Breakfast Band: traditional instrumental music. 8 p.m. at the Old Town Hall, 3999 University Drive, Fairfax. Free. For more information, call 703-352-ARTS.

AARP Tax Counseling. Adults. No registration is required. 12-4 p.m., at Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. 703-451-8055.

Shot-in-the-Dark Tournament. 16 years and up. 7:30-9:30 p.m., Burke Lake Golf Course, 7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Station. 703-323-1641. Teams of two compete in a nine-hole scramble format in total darkness. Players use glow-in-the-dark golf balls. Prizes for first, second place teams and closest to the pin contest. Hors d'oeuvres at 7 p.m. Fee includes one glow ball, additional balls are $4 each. Limited to first 18 teams. Raindate April 4. Cost: $50 per team (non-refundable) due at time of registration.

Music Scholarship competition sponsored by the Music Friends of Fairfax County Library. Applications due March 28. Competition at 10 a.m., April 5 at King's Park Library. Applications available at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library. To be eligible, students must be currently performing in a school or community ensemble. Two-hour written exam will cover music theory and history. First place $400, second place $250 towards further music education. For more information, call 703-324-8344.

<cal1>Saturday/March 29

<cal2>Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. 11 a.m., 3 p.m., and 8 p.m., at George Mason University Patriot Center, 4400 University Drive in Fairfax. Tickets range from $40-$8 and are available at Ticketmaster 703-573-SEAT, the Patriot Center or www.ticketmaster.com.

GMU Players — Studio Series "After (LIFE): an evening of Mamet and Eric Bogosian." 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., at the Black Box Theater at George Mason University. Free. 703-993-8877.

Dynamohum. Ned Devine's, 3971 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. $5. 9. p.m. Call 703-293-9600 for more information

“Personalizing Your Garden,” featuring Peter Field, owner of the English Country Gardens. 5 p.m., at Circa Home & Garden, 10435 North Street, Fairfax. Free. Space is limited. Call 703-385-1995. for reservations.

Benefit Dance for Medical Care for Children Partnership. 8-11 p.m., at Lake Braddock Secondary School, 9200 Burke Lake Road, Burke. The MCCP provides health care to the children of Fairfax County's working poor who do not qualify for Medicaid but cannot afford health insurance. A $25 donation includes dancing to music by DJ Kathy Fanelli, desserts and dance team demonstrations. All proceeds go to MCCP. For more information, call 703-860-4941 or e-mail nbcwda@aol.com. A presentation of the Northern Virginia Country-Western Dance Association.

“The Pajama Game.” 7:30 p.m., at Paul VI Catholic High School, 10675 Lee Highway, Fairfax. Tickets are $6 for students/seniors, $8 for adults and may be purchased at the door. For more information call 703-352-0925, ext. 332.

The Women’s Fellowship Choir and The Women of Zion United for Christ choir will appear at a musical extravaganza hosted by the Women of Greater Little Zion Baptist Church, 6-8 p.m., at the Greater Little Zion Baptist Church, 10185 Zion Drive, Fairfax. For more information, call 703-764-9111.

Evick, Torn and Orion at Jaxx Nightclub, 6355 Rolling Road, West Springfield. For more information, call the Jaxx Hotline at 703-569-5940.

Sam's House. 10 p.m., at Fat Tuesday's, 10673 Braddock Road, Fairfax. Call 703-385-5717 for more information.

33 West, Lyman and Big Meanie. 9:30 p.m. at T.T. Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. Must be over 21. For more information, call 703-591-9292.

Educator Appreciation weekend at Borders, 11054 Lee Highway, Fairfax, and 6701 Frontier Drive, Springfield. Current and retired educators may stop by with a Teacher Discount card, pay stub or other proof of educator status and save 25 percent on almost everything, including personal and classroom purchases.

Little Explorers' Storytime. 11 a.m. at Borders, 11054 Lee Highway, Fairfax. For more information, call 703-359-4996.

VITA Tax Counseling. Adults. No registration is required. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. 703-293-6227.

VITA Tax Counseling. Adults. No registration is required. 10 a.m.-1 p.m., at Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. 703-451-8055.

Asia Fantasia. Robert Kikuchi-Yngojo draws from traditional Asian cultures, his Asian American experience, theater, movement and music to weave tales. Sponsored by the Friends of the Kings Park Library. All ages. 10:30 a.m., at Kings Park Community Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. 703-978-5600.

VITA Tax Counseling. Adults. No registration is required. 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m., at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. 703-644-7333.

International Plastic Modelers Society of Northern Virginia's Model Classic will take place at Fairfax High School, 1500 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax. For times and details, call Tom Henderson, 703-680-9354.

<cal1>Sunday/March 30

<cal2>Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. 1 p.m. and 5 p.m., at George Mason University Patriot Center, 4400 University Drive in Fairfax. Tickets range from $40-$8 and are available at Ticketmaster 703-573-SEAT, the Patriot Center or www.ticketmaster.com.

GMU Players — Studio Series "After (LIFE): an evening of Mamet and Eric Bogosian." 2 p.m., at the Black Box Theater at George Mason University. Free. 703-993-8877.

Basket Bingo Fundraiser. The Belvoir Officers Wives Club is hosting a bingo fundraiser featuring Longaberger Baskets stuffed with goodies at the Belvoir Elementary School. Doors open at 1:15 p.m. and first game starts promptly at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door. Seating is limited. There will be 20 regular games, special games, raffles and door prizes. Extra game packs, raffle tickets and refreshments will be available for purchase. Proceeds fund scholarship and welfare programs. To pre-purchase tickets, call 703-923-9389.

GMU Vocal Jazz Ensembles present a toe-tapping evening of traditional and contemporary jazz favorites. 7 p.m., at Harris Theatre, George Mason University, corner of Braddock Road and Route 123 in Fairfax. Free. For more information, call 703-993-1380.

The Academy of Ancient Music, featuring Andrew Manze, violinist and conductor, will perform a program of Handel, Biber, Locatelli and Vivaldi’s "Four Seasons" 7 p.m., at the George Mason University Center for the Arts. Pre-performance discussion begins at 6:15 p.m. Tickets are $42, $34, $21. Charge by phone at 703-218-6500 or visit www.tickets.com.

“The Sound of Nature’s Landscape,” a concert by the American Youth Philharmonic. 1 p.m., at George Mason University Center for the Arts, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Featuring Delius, Mozart, Bach and Respighi. Tickets are $14 for adults, $10 for students/seniors. For tickets and information call 703-642-8051 or visit www.ayporchestras.org. Tickets also available at the door.

“The Pajama Game.” 5 p.m., at Paul VI Catholic High School, 10675 Lee Highway, Fairfax. Tickets are $6 for students/seniors, $8 for adults and may be purchased at the door. For more information call 703-352-0925, ext. 332.

Fat's Blues Band. 8 p.m., at Fat Tuesday's, 10673 Braddock Road, Fairfax. Call 703-385-5717 for more information.

Zodiac House Hip Hop. 9:30 p.m., at T.T. Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. Must be over 21. For more information, call 703-591-9292.

Educator Appreciation weekend at Borders, 11054 Lee Highway, Fairfax, and 6701 Frontier Drive, Springfield. Current and retired educators may stop by with a Teacher Discount card, pay stub or other proof of educator status and save 25 percent on almost everything, including personal and classroom purchases.

"Irish Traditional Music Seisiun." Local Irish musicians will play traditional tunes, 3-5 p.m., Ned Devine's Pub, on the corner of Chain Bridge Road and North Street in downtown Fairfax. Free. 703-978-8265

<cal1>Monday/ March 31

<cal2>Dave and Jerome of Fidel. 9:30 p.m., at T.T. Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. Must be over 21. For more information, call 703-591-9292.

Weekly Storytime. 11 a.m., at Borders, 6701 Frontier Drive, Springfield. Call 703-924-4894 for more information.

<cal1>Tuesday/ April 1

<cal2>Battle of the Bands. 9:30 p.m., at T.T. Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. Must be over 21. For more information, call 703-591-9292.

Internet 101: Basics. Introductory Web class; includes tips on search engines. Age 12 and up. 7 p.m., at Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. 703-293-6227.

VITA Tax Counseling. Adults. No registration is required. 6-8:30 p.m., at Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. 703-451-8055.

AARP Tax Counseling Adults. No registration is required. 12-4 p.m., at Kings Park Community Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. 703-978-5600.

Dinosaur Daze. Stories and activities. Age 2-5 with adult. 10:15 a.m., at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. 703-644-7333.

<cal1>Wednesday/April 2

<cal2>Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. 8 p.m., at George Mason University Patriot Center, 4400 University Drive in Fairfax. Tickets range from $40-$8 and are available at Ticketmaster 703-573-SEAT, the Patriot Center or www.ticketmaster.com.

Dog Fashion Disco, Tub Ring, Luxt and Syntonic at Jaxx Nightclub, 6355 Rolling Road, West Springfield. All ages, $10. Doors open at 6 p.m. For more information, call the Jaxx Hotline at 703-569-5940.

Lloyd Dobler Effect. 9:30 p.m., at T.T. Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. Must be over 21. For more information, call 703-591-9292.

Egg-zactly Eggs. Stories and activities. Age 2-5 with adult. 10:30 a.m., at Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. 703-293-6227.

Computers Demystified Part 1. An easy introduction to computers: bits, chips, memory and mice. Includes computer buying guide. Adults. 7 p.m., at Kings Park Community Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. 703-978-5600.

AARP Tax Counseling. Adults. No registration is required. 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m., at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. 703-644-7333.

<cal1>Thursday/April 3

<cal2>Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. 8 p.m., at George Mason University Patriot Center, 4400 University Drive in Fairfax. Tickets range from $40-$8 and are available at Ticketmaster 703-573-SEAT, the Patriot Center or www.ticketmaster.com.

Glyn Ford, Labour member of the European Parliament, speaks on "Racism and Xenophobia in Europe: Causes of Conflict, Prospects for Resolution." This 16th Annual Vernon M. and Minnie I. Lynch Lecture, takes place at 7:30 p.m., in the Concert Hall Grand Tier Three at George Mason University.

Candlestick, Ashtray and The Issue at Jaxx Nightclub, 6355 Rolling Road, West Springfield. $6 over 21, $9 under 21. Doors open at 7 p.m. For more information, call the Jaxx Hotline at 703-569-5940.

Dinosaur Daze. Stories and activities. Age 2-5 with adult. 2 p.m., at Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. 703-451-8055.

AARP Tax Counseling. Adults. No registration is required. 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m., at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. 703-644-7333.

VITA Tax Counseling. Adults. No registration is required. 6:15-8:45 p.m., at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. 703-644-7333.

Mothers & More of Northern Virginia. 7:30 p.m. at the Fairfax County Government Center, 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax. The topic for April is finding a balance between home and work. Call them toll-free at 1-866-716-7766 for more information. Visitors welcome.

"Guys and Dolls," a classic Broadway musical presented by the F/X Players. 7:30 p.m., at Fairfax High School, 3500 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax. Tickets $7. Make reservations at 703-219-2351 or www.fxplayers.org.

<cal1>Friday/April 4

<cal2>Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. 10:30 a.m. and 8 p.m., at George Mason University Patriot Center, 4400 University Drive in Fairfax. Tickets range from $40-$8 and are available at Ticketmaster 703-573-SEAT, the Patriot Center or www.ticketmaster.com.

Annual Fashion Show, Luncheon and Silent Auction of the Fairfax County Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary. Fashions presented by Mae's Dress Boutique of McLean. 11 a.m., at the Waterford at Fair Oaks, 12025 Lee Jackson Highway, Fairfax. $30. Reservations must be made by March 15. 703-533-8739.

“Family Outings” presented by H.M.S. Productions. A musical dramedy suitable for children ages 10 and up. 8 p.m., at The Harvester Presbyterian Church, 7800 Rolling Road, Springfield. Tickets are $6 for adults, $5 for students/seniors, $20 for family packs of four or more. Call 703-455-7800 for reservations and ticket information.

Virginia Opera’s production of Johann Strauss’ operetta “Die Fledermaus” at George Mason University’s Center for the Arts. Performed in an English translation. Tickets are $78, $64, $42. Charge by phone at 703-218-6500 or visit www.tickets.com.

Laughing Colors. 9:30 p.m., at T.T. Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. Must be over 21. For more information, call 703-591-9292.

Butter at Ned Devine's, 3971 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. Show at 9 p.m., $5. For more information, call 703-293-9600.

AARP Tax Counseling. Adults. No registration is required. 12-4 p.m., at Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. 703-451-8055.

Dinosaur Daze. Stories and activities. Age 2-5 with adult. 10:15 a.m., at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. 703-644-7333.

"Guys and Dolls," a classic Broadway musical presented by the F/X Players. 7:30 p.m., at Fairfax High School, 3500 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax. Tickets $7. Make reservations at 703-219-2351 or www.fxplayers.org.

The Easter Bunny arrives, 11 a.m., at Springfield Mall, 6500 Springfield Mall, Springfield, in the JC Penny Court. Have photos taken, Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Sunday, 12-4 p.m., until Easter. Mall will be closed Easter Sunday.

<cal1>Saturday/April 5

<cal2>Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 8 p.m., at George Mason University Patriot Center, 4400 University Drive in Fairfax. Tickets range from $40-$8 and are available at Ticketmaster 703-573-SEAT, the Patriot Center or www.ticketmaster.com.

The Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra with Richard Stoltzman. The area's hottest professional jazz orchestra performs with internationally acclaimed clarinetist Richard Stoltzman and members of the GMU Jazz Ensembles. 8 p.m., at George Mason University Center for the Arts Concert Hall, corner of Braddock Road and Route 123 in Fairfax. Tickets: $36, $28, $18. Purchase tickets: 703-218-6500 or visit the Center for the Arts Box Office.

The Northern Virginia Handcrafters Guild, sponsored by Artisans United. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., at the Northern Virginia Community College, Community Cultural Center. Admission is $1.

“Family Outings” presented by H.M.S. Productions. A musical dramedy suitable for children ages 10 and up. 8 p.m., at The Harvester Presbyterian Church, 7800 Rolling Road, Springfield. Tickets are $6 for adults, $5 for students/seniors, $20 for family packs of four or more. Call 703-455-7800 for reservations and ticket information.

Early show at Jaxx Nightclub, 6355 Rolling Road, West Springfield. Featuring The Sects' CD release party, Better than Nothing and Aurora. All ages, $8 in advance, $10 at the door. Doors open at 4 p.m., show at 4:15 p.m. For more information, call the Jaxx Hotline at 703-569-5940.

Return of Jesse Bolt at Jaxx Nightclub, 6355 Rolling Road, West Springfield. $10. Over 21 or accompanied by a parent. Doors open at 8 p.m., show begins at 9 p.m. For more information, call the Jaxx Hotline at 703-569-5940.

Rotoglow. 9:30 p.m., at T.T. Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. Must be over 21. For more information, call 703-591-9292.

VITA Tax Counseling. Adults. No registration is required. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. 703-293-6227.

VITA Tax Counseling. Adults. No registration is required. 10 a.m.-1 p.m., at Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. 703-451-8055.

VITA Tax Counseling. Adults. No registration is required. 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m., at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. 703-644-7333.

Music Scholarship competition sponsored by the Music Friends of Fairfax County Library. Applications due March 28. Competition April 5, 10 a.m., at King's Park Library. Applications are available at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library. To be eligible, students must be currently performing in a school or community ensemble. Two-hour written exam will cover music theory and history. First place $400, second place $250 towards further music education. For more information, call 703-324-8344.

"Guys and Dolls," a classic Broadway musical presented by the F/X Players, 7:30 p.m., at Fairfax High School, 3500 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax. Tickets $7. Make reservations at 703-219-2351 or www.fxplayers.org.

"Perennials with Andrew Vitte." Andrew Vitte, host of radio show "In the Garden" and author of "Mid-Atlantic Gardener's Guide," will sign books and give his gardening seminar, 1-3 p.m., at the Merrifield Garden Center, 12101 Lee Highway, Fairfax. Free. Call 703-968-9600 with questions.

Woman at the Well interdenominational Christian women's group meeting. 10 a.m., at the Fairfax Presbyterian Church, 10723 Main St., Fairfax. Directed by speaker Christine Gramenopoulos. For more information, call 703-503-8519.

<cal1>Sunday/April 6

<cal2>Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. 1 p.m. and 5 p.m., at George Mason University Patriot Center, 4400 University Drive in Fairfax. Tickets range from $40-$8 and are available at Ticketmaster 703-573-SEAT, the Patriot Center or www.ticketmaster.com.

GMU Women's Chorale will perform an array of choral works arranged for women's voices. 3 p.m., at Harris Theatre, George Mason University, corner of Braddock Road and Route 123 in Fairfax. Tickets: $7 adults, $5 students/seniors. Purchase tickets: 703-218-6500. Information: 703-993-1380.

The Northern Virginia Handcrafters Guild, sponsored by Artisans United. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at the Northern Virginia Community College, Community Cultural Center. Admission is $1.

“Family Outings” presented by H.M.S. Productions. A musical dramedy suitable for children ages 10 and up. 3 p.m. at The Harvester Presbyterian Church, 7800 Rolling Road, Springfield. Tickets are $6 for adults, $5 for students/seniors, $20 for family packs of four or more. Call 703-455-7800 for reservations and ticket information.

Basket Bingo. 1-4 p.m. at Robinson Middle School. Marketing students host this fundraiser featuring 20 games, door prizes and Longaberger baskets. Call Angela Brumbaugh at 703-425-7344 for more information.

Meet John Gilstrap. 3 p.m., at Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. Local author/screenwriter discusses his experiences. Books available for purchase. Adults. 703-293-6227.

"Guys and Dolls," a classic Broadway musical presented by the F/X Players. 2 p.m., at Fairfax High School, 3500 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax. Tickets $7. Make reservations at 703-219-2351 or www.fxplayers.org.