<lst>To have community events listed free in the Springfield Connection, mail to 7913 Westpark Drive, McLean, VA 22102, e-mail Nina M. Dry at springfield@connectionnewspapers.com or fax to 703-917-0991. Deadline is Friday before publication. Photos/artwork encouraged. Call 703-917-6458.
<cal1>Thursday/June 10
<cal2>Freedom Bail Bonding Company Inc. hosts "Freedom Appreciation Day" celebrations on Thursday at its headquarters on Main Street in Fairfax. Activities begin at 12 p.m. The event is to recognize the attorneys and law enforcement personnel who form the core of the legal system and who are vital to the preservation of one's freedom. For more information, call 703-385-5700.
The Potomac Brass Quintet performs 8 p.m., at the Summer Concert Series on the lawn of the Veterans Amphitheater at City Hall, Fairfax. Event is free, and participants are encouraged to bring their own seating. Concert cancellations are available on the city's event line at 703-273-1776. For more information, call 703-385-7858.
College Night. TT Reynold's presents College Night, featuring a live DJ, at 9 p.m. Open to patrons 18 and up. Cover is charged at the door. For more information, call 703-591-9292. TT Reynold's is located at 10414 Main St., Fairfax.
Live Show. Sam's House performs at Fat Tuesday's, 10673 Braddock Road, Fairfax. Show is 21 and up, and cover is charged at the door. Doors open at 8 p.m. For more information, call 703-385-5717.
Book Discussion. Kings Park Library sponsors an all-female book discussion group at 7 p.m. Girls 10-12 admitted with an adult. Kings Park Library is located at 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Call to register 703-978-5400.
<cal1>Friday/June 11
<cal2>Bluegrass group, The Nothin' Fancy Band performs at the Kingstowne Towne Center at 7:30 p.m. Free. For information about rain cancellation, call 703-941-1730. For information on the concerts, call 703-324-8566.
Choir Show. West Springfield High School's Pizazz Show Choir performs 2 p.m., at the Lower Level, Community Stage in Tysons Corner Center, 1961 Chain Bridge Road, McLean. For more information call 703-893-9400.
Conference on the Law and Economics of Cybersecurity at 9:15 a.m., George Mason University School of Law, 3301 North Fairfax Drive. National scholars offer perspectives on the challenge of cybersecurity, including pure market solutions, public-private issue analysis and the governmental role. Sponsored by the Critical Infrastructure Protection Project of George Mason University's National Center for Technology and Law. Free. Contact Amy Cobb, 703-993-8193 or acobb1@gmu.edu.
Local Rockfest — Early Show. Altar Q, Zaria, Semantic, Guardians of Iridescence and Cadet Pedro perform at Jaxx Concert Hall and Night Club. Doors open at 5 p.m., and tickets are $10. Show begins at 5:15 p.m. Jaxx is located at 6355 Rolling Road, West Springfield. For more information, call 703-569-5940.
Concert. Jaxx Concert Hall and Night Club presents "The Big Show," with The Supersuckers and Papa Shake. Doors open at 9:45 p.m. and tickets are $10. Show starts at 10 p.m. Jaxx is located at 6355 Rolling Road, West Springfield. For more information, call 703-569-5940.
TT Reynolds presents Evenout w/ Addlyn. Doors open at 9 p.m. Cover is charged at the door. TT Reynolds is located at 10414 Main St., Fairfax. Shows are 21 and up. For more information, call 703-591-9292.
Live Show. Boogie Hawg performs at Fat Tuesday's, 10673 Braddock Road, Fairfax. Doors open at 8 p.m. Show is 21 and up, cover is charged at the door. For more information, call 703-385-5717.
Outdoor Concert. Royal Lake Park presents Night Music as part of their free summer concert series at 7:30 p.m. Royal Lake Park is located at 5344 Gainsborough Drive, Fairfax.
Acoustic Show. Brainfang the Rock Band plays original acoustic music 8 p.m., at Caribou Coffee in the Kings Park Shopping Center, 8948 Burke Lake Road, Springfield. Free. All ages. Free T-shirts. For more information, call 703-426-4660 or visit www.brainfang.com.
Live Music. Liquid "A" at Ned Devines, 3971 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. 703-293-9600. $5.
<cal1>Saturday/June 12
<cal2>Rock Concert. Prophecy, Likewise, Deficit, Madison Apart, Derby Lane, Day of Descent and The Last Words perform at Jaxx Concert Hall and Night Club. Doors open at 5 p.m., and show starts at 5:10 p.m. Tickets are $10. Jaxx is located at 6355 Rolling Road, West Springfield. For more information, call 703-569-5940.
Live Music. Rude Buddha celebrates its CD release at TT Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. Doors open at 9 p.m. For more information, call 703-591-9292.
Live Show. Jimmy Coles and Blues Band, and Pam Pelano and the Honeybears perform at Fat Tuesday's, 10673 Braddock Road, Fairfax. Doors open at 8 p.m. Show is 21 and up, cover is charged at the door. For more information, call 703-385-5717.
Outdoor Concert. Fairfax Corner presents pop/rock group the Josh Dodes Band 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.
Live Music. Adelyn & Getaway Car at Ned Devines, 3971 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. 703-293-9600. $5.
Casting Call. Open casting call for teen annual summer play for children at 1 p.m., at Pohick Regional Library. Open to children/teens ages 12 to 18. "Cinderella" performance date is Saturday July 24. Pohick Regional Library is located at 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. To register, call 703-644-7333.
Adult Summer Reading Program, through Wednesday, June 30. Kickoff for program begins at 11 a.m. Participants who read 10 books will win a free book from the ongoing used book sale. For more information, call Richard Byrd Library, 703-451-8055. Free refreshments and door prizes.
Alex's Lemonade Stand. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., at the Giant in the Falls Plaza Center, Falls Church — at the corner of Route 7 and Haycock Road. Purchase lemonade and raffle tickets at this national fund-raiser for pediatric cancer research. www.alexslemonade.com
<cal1>Sunday/June 13
<cal2>Toy Collection. St. Mary's Catholic Church, 5222 Sideburn Road, Fairfax, is accepting donations of gently used toys, infant and maternity items and clothing up to size 14 through Friday, June 18. For more information, call 571-212-0938.
Symphony Spectacular. The American Youth Philharmonic presents its "Symphony Spectacular" Concert at the George Mason University Center of the Arts at 6 p.m. The Orchestra presents an international musical tour featuring NSO violinist Eric DeWaardt. Tickets are $14 for adults and $10 for students and seniors. Tickets are available at the door. For more information or advanced ticket sales, call 703-642-8051 or visit www.ayporchestras.org.
Art Expo. The Art Deco Society of Washington (ADSW) marks its second decade of historic preservation with its 21st annual Exposition of the Decorative Arts show from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. This show brings together 50 dealers from more than 10 states, with a fantastic array of items from the 20th century for sale. Items available for purchase include furniture, lamps, vintage clothing, clocks, posters and books. Proceeds support the preservation and educational activities of the society in the metropolitan D.C. area. Attendees can join the ADSW and receive the member's admission rate of $8. The general Expo admission fee is $10. The Expo takes place at the Ernst Community Cultural Center on the Northern Virginia Community College's Annandale campus. Call 202-298-1100, ext. 7 or visit www.adsw.org.
Car Wash. Robinson Crew team sponsors a car wash fund-raiser from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., in the parking lot of the Burke Wal-Mart, 6000 Burke Commons Road, Burke. Donations accepted. For more information, contact Ruth Azimi at SuprMami@aol.com.
Art Show. The Sons of Confederate Veterans present "Artistic Tribute to the War Between the States," at American Legion Post, 3939 Oak St., Fairfax. A social hour begins at 5 p.m., supper at 6 p.m. Artist Henry Kidd will showcase and discuss his works. Several pieces are available for purchase. Cost, which includes supper, is $20 for adults, $15 for senior citizens and $10 for children/teens ages 7-18. Children under 7 are admitted free with a paying adult. The lecture is $5. For more information or to make reservations, call 703-533-0844 or visit www.stringfellowcamp.org.
Unity Race. The 8th annual Race for Race Unity takes place at 8:30 a.m., at Burke Lake Park, Burke. Registration begins at 7 a.m. Entry fee is $20, and proceeds to benefit Health for Humanity. For more information call 703-409-7435.
<cal1>Monday/June 14
<cal2>Live Concert. Dave Hill with New Music Showcase performs at TT Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. Doors open at 9 p.m., cover is charged at the door. For more information, call 703-591-9292.
Book Discussion. Group to meet and discuss "Memoirs of a Geisha" by Arthur Golden, 7 p.m., at Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. To register, call 703-451-8055.
<cal1>Tuesday/June 15
<cal2>Live Concert. Lowboys perform at TT Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. Doors open at 9 p.m., cover is charged at the door. For more information, call 703-591-9292.
Book Discussion. Kings Park Library hosts two book discussion groups. At 11 a.m., participants will discuss Susan Power's "The Grass Dancer." At 7:30, "Life of Pi," by Yann Martel is discussed. Kings Park Library is located at 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. To register call 703-978-5400.
Library Book Club. 7:30 p.m., at the Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. To register, call 703-293-6227. Ask at the Information Desk for this month's selection.
Evening Book Club. Group to discuss "Caravans" by James Michener, at 7:30 p.m., at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. To register, call 703-644-7333.
<cal1>Wednesday/June 16
<cal2>Live Concert. Welbilt performs at TT Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. Doors open at 9 p.m., cover is charged at the door. For more information, call 703-591-9292.
Live Show. Marcel Almanzor performs at Fat Tuesday's, 10673 Braddock Road, Fairfax. Doors open at 8 p.m. Show is 21 and up, cover is charged at the door. For more information, call 703-385-5717.
Live Music. High Maintenance at Ned Devines, 3971 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. 703-293-9600. No cover.
Internet 101: Basics. Introductory class includes tips on Web browsers search engines. Course begins at 2:30 p.m., at the Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. To register, call 703-293-6227.
<cal1>Thursday/June 17
<cal2>The City of Fairfax Band performs 8 p.m., at the Summer Concert Series on the lawn of the Veterans Amphitheater at City Hall at 8 p.m. Event is free, and participants are encouraged to bring their own seating. Concert cancellations are available on the city's event line at 703-273-1776. For more information, call 703-385-7858.
College Night. TT Reynolds presents College Night, featuring a live DJ. Doors open at 9 p.m., cover is charged at the door. TT Reynolds is located at 10414 Main St., Fairfax. For more information, call 703-591-9292.
Live Show. Sam's House performs at Fat Tuesday's, 10673 Braddock Road, Fairfax. Show is 21 and up, and doors open at 8 p.m. Cover charged at the door. For more information, call 703-385-5717.
Storytelling. Trains, Planes, Boats and More. Stories and activities appropriate for children ages 3 to 5. Event begins at 10:30 a.m., at the Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. To register, call 703-293-6227.
FamilySearch Introduction. Using genealogy databases and the Family History Library Catalog to search for your ancestors. Event begins at 7 p.m., at the Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. To register, call 703-293-6227.
<cal1>Friday/June 18
<cal2>The Kingstowne Towne Center presents a 13-piece Latin band, Pablo Antonio y La Firma at 7:30 p.m. The band incorporates Meregue, Cumbia and Salsa into their performances. Free. For information about rain cancellation, call 703-941-1730. For information on the concerts, call 703-324-8566.
Dance recital. DanceAbilities hosts its annual recital, “World Journeys”, performed at 6:30 p.m., by Children with Special Needs, ages 3 – 18, at Paul VI High School, 10675 Lee Highway, Fairfax. Tickets are $5, and are available at the door. Contributions are welcomed. Proceeds from the event go toward the DanceAbilities Scholarship Fund, providing therapeutic movement and creative expression classes for children with special needs. For more information call 703-218-0751.
Big Band Concert. The Braddock Night Concert Series presents Swing Shift, an 18-piece band that performs traditional swing, big band classics and jazz standards, at 7:30 p.m., at Lake Accotink Park, 7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfield. Free. For more information call 703-425-9300.
Live Concert. The (9) and Ballyhoo! performs at TT Reynolds. Doors open at 9 p.m., cover charged at the door. TT Reynolds is located at 10414 Main St., Fairfax. For more information, call 703-591-9292.
Live Show. Yoko Says No performs at Fat Tuesday's, 10673 Braddock Road, Fairfax. Show is 21 and up, and cover charged at the door. Doors open at 8 p.m. For more information, call 703-385-5717.
Caribbean Music. Royal Lake Park presents the Caribbean Steel Orchestra as part of their free summer concert series at 7:30 p.m. Royal Lake Park is located at 5344 Gainsborough Drive, Fairfax.
Live Music. Hot Buttered Elvis at Ned Devines, 3971 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. 703-293-9600. $5.
<cal1>Saturday/June 19
<cal2>Kid's Stuff Sale. St. Mary's Mothers Group hosts its annual Kid's Stuff sale from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. All proceeds go to support the Mothers Group and charity projects. St. Mary's Catholic Church is located at 5222 Sideburn Road, Fairfax. Call 571-212-0938 for more information.
Balloon Day. Fair Oaks Shopping Center sponsors Balloon Day from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., in the Grand Court. In addition to free balloons, a clown will visit, and everyone attending can enjoy special food offers for the day from many restaurants including Chick-fil-A, Auntie Anne's Pretzels, Popeye’s and Bennigan’s. Fair Oaks Shopping Center is located at the intersection of I-66 and Route 50 in Fairfax. For more information, visit www.ShopFairOaksMall.com.
Live Concert. Asia, The Michael Sheppard Group and Brave perform at Jaxx Concert Hall and Night Club. Doors open at 8 p.m., and show starts at 8:30 p.m. This show is 21 and up. Tickets are $25. Jaxx is located at 6355 Rolling Road, West Springfield. For more information, call 703-569-5940.
Live Concert. Smartbomb and Agents of the Sun perform at TT Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. Doors open at 9 p.m., 21 and up show. Cover charged at the door. For more information, call 703-591-9292.
Live Show. The Kelly Bell Band performs at Fat Tuesday's, 10673 Braddock Road, Fairfax. Show is 21 and up, and cover charged at the door. Doors open at 8 p.m. For more information, call 703-385-5717.
Outdoor Show. Fairfax Corner presents jazz/salsa group the Nicki Gonzales Band 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.
The Navy Band performs as part of Potomac Festivals International Euphonium and Tuba Competition at the Potomac Music Academy at George Mason University Center for the Arts Concert Hall. Concert begins at 8 p.m. Free. For more information, call 202-433-2525 or visit www.navyband.navy.mil.
Live Music. Soldiers of Jah at Ned Devines, 3971 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. 703-293-9600. $5.
Stories and Songs. Kings Park Library hosts gold-medal stories and songs with Barbara Effron at 10:15 a.m. Kings Park Library is located at 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Call to register 703-978-5600.
Book Sale. This one-day book sale takes place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., featuring fiction, children's books and beach reading, at the Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. For more information, call 703-293-6227.
General Foolishness. Paul Hadfield performs his slapstick comedy, juggling and follies for children ages 6 to 12 at 2 p.m., at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. To register, call 703-644-7333. Sponsored by Cox Communications. Program to be videotaped. Participants' parents must sign release form.
Crustacean Sensations. The Richard Byrd Library sponsors an event teaching what crustaceans are and where to find them in this area at 10:15 a.m. Richard Byrd Library is located at 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. To register, call 703-451-8055.
Storytelling. The Richard Byrd Library hosts gold-medal stories and songs with Barbara Effron, 1 p.m. Richard Byrd Library is located at 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. To register, call 703-451-8055.
<cal1>Sunday/June 20
<cal2>N Scale Model Trains will run from 1-4 p.m., at the Fairfax Station Railroad Museum. The Northern Virginia NTRAK model train club will host their monthly display. Cost is $2 for adults and $1 for children 4 -10. The museum is located at 11200 Fairfax Station Road. 703-425-9225.