<cal1>Thursday Aug. 19
<cal2>Animal Tales. Stories and activities for children ages 3 to 5 with adult, at 10:30 a.m., at the Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. To register, call 703-293-6227.
College Night. TT Reynolds presents College Night, featuring a live DJ, at 10 p.m. Cost is $3. TT Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. 703-591-9292.
Screening/Fund-raiser. David Kaplowitz of Fairfax presents a screening of his documentary in progress, "Food on Earth," at 7:30 p.m. at the Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia, in the adult lounge. Cost is based on sliding scale of $5-$50. Twenty-five percent of the proceeds to benefit the Sambhavna Trust in Bhopal, India, which provides medical care and support to survivors of the 1984 Union Carbide pesticide factory disaster. Remaining proceeds to go to continued production of the film. For more information, visit www.thirdstonefilms.org. JCCNV is located at 8900 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax.
<cal1>Friday/Aug. 20
<cal2>Concert. Royal Lake Park presents American Song as part of their free summer concert series at 7:30 p.m. Royal Lake Park is located at 5344 Gainsborough Drive, Fairfax. For more information, call 703-324-8702.
Bingo Night. The City of Fairfax sponsors bingo night at 7:30 p.m., at Fire Station 3. Prizes include a $1,000 jackpot. Fire Station 3 is located at 4081 University Drive, Fairfax. For more information, call 703-273-3638.
Live Music. The Sea Chanters of the United States Navy Band, a 19-voice chorus, performs at Lake Accotink Park, as part of the free concert series for Braddock Nights, at 7:30 p.m. A variety of music ranging from traditional choral music to Broadway musicals will be performed. Lake Accotink Park is located at 7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfield. All concerts are canceled in case of rain. For more information call 703-425-9300 or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.htm.
Live Bands. TT Reynolds presents Above the Fray with Elisium, at 10 p.m. This show is 21 and over, cost is $5. TT Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. 703-591-9292.
World Cyber Games. The Washington D.C./ Virginia Qualifier for the World Cyber Games, the globe's largest video game festival, takes place at Cyberzone Centers of America, 6553 Springfield Mall, Springfield. For schedules or more information, visit http://wcgusa.net.
<cal1>Saturday/Aug. 21
<cal2>The Wiggles perform at 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m., at the George Mason University Patriot Center. Tickets are $16, $21, $26 and $31, plus applicable service charges. To purchase tickets call 703-573-SEAT or visit www.ticketmaster.com.
Outdoor Show. Fairfax Corner presents cover band Merchants of Cool as part of its Summer Concert Series. Show begins at 5 p.m. in the Fountain Plaza located outside the Cinemas. Free. For more information, call 703-631-7529.
Community Market. The Downtown Fairfax Coalition hosts a community market from 8 a.m.-1 p.m., at the corner of West and Main Streets, behind the historic Fairfax County Courthouse. Items for sale include vegetables, plants, arts, crafts, jewelry, hand-made pottery and baked goods. For more information, call 703-430-6164.
Book Sale. Truro Episcopal Church holds its annual used book sale from noon to 4 p.m. Truro Episcopal Church is located at 10520 Main St., Fairfax. For more information, call 703-938-8027 or 703-644-6512.
Fashion Show. Fair Oaks Mall sponsors a Back-to-School Fashion Event to spotlight the "must have" items for fall 2004. The event takes place from 12-2 p.m. and again from 3-5 p.m., at Fair Oaks Shopping Center at the Grand Court. All the fashion meets the current Student Dress Code for Fairfax County Public Schools. For more information, visit www.shopfairoaksmall.com.
Car Wash Fund-raiser. The Lake Braddock Bruin Band sponsors a car wash fund-raiser from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Kings Park Exxon, located at the corner of Rolling and Braddock Roads. For more information, call 703-455-8091.
World Cyber Games. The Washington D.C./ Virginia Qualifier for the World Cyber Games, the globe's largest video game festival, takes place at Cyberzone Centers of America, 6553 Springfield Mall, Springfield. For schedules or more information, visit http://wcgusa.net.
<cal1>Sunday/Aug. 22
<cal2>The Wiggles perform at 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m., at the George Mason University Patriot Center. Tickets are $16, $21, $26 and $31, plus applicable service charges. To purchase tickets call 703-573-SEAT or visit www.ticketmaster.com.
Book Sale. Truro Episcopal Church holds its annual used book sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Truro Episcopal Church is located at 10520 Main St., Fairfax. For more information, call 703-938-8027 or 703-644-6512.
Karaoke Night. TT Reynolds presents Karaoke Night at 8 p.m. Cost is $5. TT Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. 703-591-9292.
World Cyber Games. The Washington D.C./ Virginia Qualifier for the World Cyber Games, the globe's largest video game festival, takes place at Cyberzone Centers of America, 6553 Springfield Mall, Springfield. For schedules or more information, visit http://wcgusa.net.
<cal1>Monday/Aug. 23
<cal2>Live Music. TT Reynolds presents Dave Hill with New Music Showcase at 10 p.m. This show is 21 and over, cost is $3. TT Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. 703-591-9292.
<cal1>Tuesday/Aug. 24
<cal2>Computers Demystified. Participants tour hidden goodies on the computer and the Internet in a series of classes at 7 p.m., at Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Call to register 703-978-5400.
Two-riffic Twos. Stories as activities for children ages 24-35 months with adult, at 10:30 a.m., at Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Call 703-978-5400.
Back to School Beauty. A professional clues participants in on the latest trends 7 p.m., at Pohick Regional Library. For children/teens ages 12-18. Pohick Regional Library is located at 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. To register, call 703-644-7333.
Farmer's Market. The City of Fairfax Farmers Market is open 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., at Van Dyck Park, 3730 Old Lee Highway. For more information, call 703-324-5390.
Live Music. TT Reynolds presents Voodoo Blue at 10 p.m. This show is 21 and over, cost is $3. TT Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. 703-591-9292.
Art Exhibit. The Northern Virginia Community College Manassas Campus sponsors an art exhibition featuring the photographs of Todd Messegee of Fairfax Station. Exhibit runs through Sept. 27. Exhibit is in Colgan Hall, First Floor Exhibit Space, 6901 Sudley Road. For more information, call Randy Michener, 703-257-6532.
<cal1>Wednesday/Aug. 25
<cal2>Tiny Tots Series. Fairfax Corner hosts the Little Tots Summer Fun Series at 10:30 a.m., in the Fountain Plaza located outside the Fairfax Corner Cinemas. Activities include Kid-Singer Jim's Positive-LY Fun Rock Concert. Free. For more information, call 703-631-7529.
Story Time. Stories and activities for children ages 3 to 5 with adult, at 10:30 a.m., at the Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. To register, call 703-293-6227.
Island Rhthyms. The Trinidad and Tobago Steel Band, one of the region’s first steel bands, performs in concert 7:30 p.m., at Lee District Park Amphitheater, 6601 Telegraph Road, Franconia. Free. For more information, call 703-922-9841 or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.htm. For cancellation information, call 703-971-6262.
Open House. The University of Virginia's Northern Virginia Center invites prospective students to attend a Business and Technology Open House from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. During the Open House, UVA faulty and staff will attend and free presentations are given on various courses. To RSVP visit www.scps.virginia.edu/northern/forms/bt.htm. For more information, contact Tekla Monteleon at tekla@virginia.edu or 703-536-1147. The Northern Virginia Center is located at 7054 Haycock Road, Falls Church.
<cal1>Thursday/Aug. 26
<cal2>Storytelling. Stories and activities for children ages 2 to 3 with an adult, at 10:15 a.m. and 11:15 a.m., at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. To register, call 703-644-7333.
College Night. TT Reynolds presents College Night, featuring a live DJ, at 10 p.m. Cost is $3. TT Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. 703-591-9292.
<cal1>Friday/Aug. 27
<cal2>Ruthie and the Wranglers play its rocking American Roots music at 7:30 p.m. at the Kingstowne Towne Center. Free. For information about rain cancellation, call 703-941-1730. For information on the concerts, call 703-324-8566. Kingstowne Towne Center is located at 5955 Kingstowne Center.
Concert. Royal Lake Park presents the Fairfax Symphony Dixieland Band as part of their free summer concert series at 7:30 p.m. Royal Lake Park is located at 5344 Gainsborough Drive, Fairfax. For more information, call 703-324-8702.
Storytelling. Stories and activities about the dog days of summer at 10:30 a.m., at Richard Byrd Library. For children ages 2 to 5 with adult. Richard Byrd Library is located at 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. To register, call 703-451-8055.
Bingo Night. The City of Fairfax sponsors bingo night at 7:30 p.m., at Fire Station 3. Prizes include a $1,000 jackpot. Fire Station 3 is located at 4081 University Drive, Fairfax. For more information, call 703-273-3638.
'Aug-toberfest'. Lake Accotink Park hosts Blaskapelle 'Alte Kameraden' as part of their "Aug-toberfest" performance at 7:30 p.m. Lake Accotink Park is located at 7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfield. For more information, call 703-425-9300 or 703-569-3464.
Live Music. Jaxx Concert Hall and Nightclub presents Superjoint, Ritual, LaCuna Coil, Devil Driver and Stuck in Kaos. Doors open at 7:30 p.m., and tickets are $20. All ages. Jaxx Nightclub is located at 6355 Rolling Road, West Springfield. For more information, call 703-569-5940.
Live Bands. TT Reynolds presents Evenout with Agents of the Sun at 10 p.m. This show is 21 and over, cost is $5. TT Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. 703-591-9292.
<cal1>Saturday/Aug. 28
<cal2>Outdoor Show. Fairfax Corner presents pop/rock group Bens Bones as part of its Summer Concert Series. Show begins at 5 p.m. in the Fountain Plaza located outside the Cinemas. Free. For more information, call 703-631-7529.
Swamp Things. Hidden Pond Nature Center's naturalist presents the denizens of area wetlands, at 10:15 a.m., at Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. To register, call 703-451-8055.
Community Market. The Downtown Fairfax Coalition hosts a community market from 8 a.m.-1 p.m., at the corner of West and Main Streets, behind the historic Fairfax County Courthouse. Items for sale include vegetables, plants, arts, crafts, jewelry, hand-made pottery and baked goods. For more information, call 703-430-6164.
Fashion Show. Fair Oaks Mall sponsors a Back-to-School Fashion Event to spotlight the "must have" items for fall 2004. The event takes place from 12-2 p.m. and again from 3-5 p.m., at Fair Oaks Shopping Center at the Grand Court. All the fashion meets the current Student Dress Code for Fairfax County Public Schools. For more information, visit www.shopfairoaksmall.com.
Live Music. Jaxx Concert Hall and Nightclub presents Monster Magnet, One Slack Mind, Above the Fray and BLEED. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and tickets are $15. All ages. Jaxx Nightclub is located at 6355 Rolling Road, West Springfield. For more information, call 703-569-5940.
<cal1>Sunday/Aug. 29
<cal2>Karaoke Night. TT Reynolds presents Karaoke Night. Performances begin at 8 p.m., cost is $5. TT Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. 703-591-9292.
Retro Summerfest. Silver Diner presents Retro Summerfest from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the Silver Diner in Fair Oaks. Proceeds to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Activities includes live entertainment, a classic car show, carnival games, a pie-eating contest and food. For more information, call 703-359-5999. Silver Diner in Fair Oaks is located at 12250 Fair Lakes Parkway, Fairfax.
Fun Fair. Congregation Adat Reyim sponsors a Craft and Fun Fair from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Crafts, moon bounce, dunking tank, and snacks available. For more information, call 703-569-7577. Congregation Adat Reyim is located at 6500 Westbury Oaks Court, Springfield.