<cal1>Friday/Nov. 19
<cal2>Craft Fest. United Methodist Women present the Annual Craft Festival from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., at St. Matthew's United Methodist Church, 8617 Little River Turnpike, Annandale. Items available for purchase include handcrafted folk art, pottery, watercolors, jewelry, stained glass, toys and more. Lunch and snack dinner available. For more information, call 703-425-3376.
Live Performance. George Mason University's Center for the Arts presents the Virginia Opera Production of Lehar's "The Merry Widow" at 8 p.m. A pre-performance discussion takes place 45 minutes prior to the show at the hall's Grand Tier. Tickets are $44-$84, and can be charged by phone at 703-218-6500 or purchased online at www.tickets.com. The Center for the Arts complex is located on the Fairfax campus of GMU at the intersection of Braddock Road and Route 123. For more information, visit www.gmu.edu/cfa.
Players Performance. George Mason University's Center for the Arts presents the GMU Players' "Studio Series: The Measures Taken" at 8 p.m., at GMU's Black Box. Free. For more information, visit www.gmu.edu/cfa.
Live Music. Metal Church performs at 7:30 p.m., at Jaxx Concert Hall and Nightclub. They are joined by 3 Inches of Blood, Division, Monolith, Krass Judgement and Skull Drag. Doors open at 7 p.m., and tickets are $15. For more information call 703-569-5940. Jaxx is located at 6355 Rolling Road, West Springfield.
Movie Night. George Mason University sponsors a movie showing at 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. at the Johnson Center. Featured film is "The Day After Tomorrow." For more information, call 703-385-7858 or visit www.gmu.edu.
Bingo Night. The City of Fairfax sponsors bingo night at 7:30 p.m. at Fire Station 3. Proceeds of the event to benefit the Fairfax Volunteer Fire Department. For more information, call 703-385-7858.
Theater Performance. Annandale High School
presents "The Phantom Tollbooth," at 7 p.m., at
the Annandale High School Auditorium, 4700
Medford Drive, Annandale. Tickets are $3 in
advance and $4 at the door. For more information,
call 703-642-4245.
Theater Performance. Robinson High School Theater presents "Grease" at 7:30 p.m. at the Russell Theater. Tickets are $10, and can be purchased online at www.robinsondrama.org or by phone at 703-426-2123. Robinson High School's Russell Theater is located at 5035 Sideburn Road, Fairfax.
<cal1>Saturday/Nov. 20
<cal2>Flea Market. Springfield-Franconia Host Lion's Club sponsors a flea market at the VRE parking lot on Hechinger Drive. Cost is $10 per parking space. For schedule or more information, call 703-960-6739.
Craft Fest. United Methodist Women present the Annual Craft Festival from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at St. Matthew's United Methodist Church, 8617 Little River Turnpike, Annandale. Items available for purchase include handcrafted folk art, pottery, watercolors, jewelry, stained glass, toys and more. Lunch available. 703-425-3376.
Computers Demystified. Kings Park Library sponsors a series of six computer classes beginning at 10:30 a.m. Open to adults. For more information, call 703-978-5600. Kings Park Library is located at 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke.
Nocturnal Nature. Discover nighttime wildlife with an naturalist from Hidden Pond Nature Center at 10:15 a.m. at Richard Byrd Library. Open to all ages. For more information, call 703-451-8055. Richard Byrd Library is located at 7250 Commerce St., Springfield.
Live Music. Puerto Rican native and singer Chayanne hits the stage at 8 p.m., at George Mason University’s Patriot Center. Chayanne will perform his hit songs. Tickets are $85, $65, and $45. To buy tickets call 703-573-SEAT, 202-397-SEAT or 410-547-SEAT or visit www.ticketmaster.com. Accessible seating for patrons with disabilities is available by calling 703-993-3035.
Mineral Show. The Northern Virginia Mineral Club sponsors its 13th annual Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show at 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at the George Mason University Student Union II Building. For more information, call 703-680-7724 or send an e-mail to de_nesmeyer@yahoo.com.
Players Performance. George Mason University's Center for the Arts presents the GMU Players' "Studio Series: The Measures Taken" at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., at GMU's Black Box. Free. For more information, visit www.gmu.edu/cfa.
Live Music. Cannibal Corpse, Napalm Death, Macabre, Goatwhore and Kataklysm perform at 7:30 p.m., at Jaxx Concert Hall and Nightclub. Doors open at 7 p.m., and tickets are $25 in advance, $28 the day of the show. For more information call 703-569-5940. Jaxx is located at 6355 Rolling Road, West Springfield.
Holiday Crafts. The Holiday Craft Show takes place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Fairfax High School, 3500 Old Lee Highway. Admission is $3. Activities include craft sales, food and an opportunity to have a picture taken with Santa from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call 703-385-7858.
Movie Night. George Mason University sponsors a movie showing at 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. at the Johnson Center. Featured film is "The Day After Tomorrow." For more information, call 703-385-7858 or visit www.gmu.edu.
Theater Performance. Annandale High School
presents "The Phantom Tollbooth," at 1 and 7 p.m.,
at the Annandale High School Auditorium, 4700
Medford Drive, Annandale. Tickets are $3 in
advance and $4 at the door. For more information,
call 703-642-4245.
Book Fund-raiser. Barnes & Noble's annual bookdrive kicks off for the holidays. This year's recipient is The Inova Fairfax Hospital for Children. Barnes & Noble has teamed up with Verizon this year and has pledged to raise one million books for one million children. Selected books will be on hand at Barnes & Noble for donations, and the drive runs through Dec. 31.
Theater Performance. Robinson High School Theater presents "Grease" at 7:30 p.m. at the Russell Theater. Tickets are $10, and can be purchased online at www.robinsondrama.org or by phone at 703-426-2123. Robinson High School's Russell Theater is located at 5035 Sideburn Road, Fairfax.
<cal1>Sunday/Nov. 21
<cal2>Blood Drive. Pohick Regional Library hosts an Inova Blood Drive from noon to 5 p.m. at the library. Photo identification is required and appointments are preferred. For more information, or to make an appointment, call 703-698-3885. Pohick Regional Library is located at 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke.
Model Trains. The Northern Virginia NTRAK model train club hosts its monthly display from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the museum, 11200 Fairfax Station Road. Cost is $2 for adults and $1 for children ages 4 -10. Fore more information, call 703-425-9225.
Live Performance. George Mason University's Center for the Arts presents the Virginia Opera Production of Lehar's "The Merry Widow" at 2 p.m. A pre-performance discussion takes place 45 minutes prior to the show at the hall's Grand Tier. Tickets are $44-$84, and can be charged by phone at 703-218-6500 or purchased online at www.tickets.com. The Center for the Arts complex is located on the Fairfax campus of GMU at the intersection of Braddock Road and Route 123. For more information, visit www.gmu.edu/cfa.
Mineral Show. The Northern Virginia Mineral Club sponsors its 13th annual Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show at 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the George Mason University Student Union II Building. For more information, call 703-680-7724 or send an e-mail to de_nesmeyer@yahoo.com.
NFL on HDTV. Come enjoy Sunday Night Football at TT Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. For more information, visit www.ttreynolds.com or call 703-591-9292.
Players Performance. George Mason University's Center for the Arts presents the GMU Players' "Studio Series: The Measures Taken" at 2 p.m., at GMU's Black Box. Free. For more information, visit www.gmu.edu/cfa.
NFL on HDTV. Come enjoy Sunday Night Football at TT Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. For more information, visit www.ttreynolds.com or call 703-591-9292.
Holiday Crafts. The Holiday Craft Show takes place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Fairfax High School, 3500 Old Lee Highway. Admission is $3. Activities include craft sales, food and an opportunity to have a picture taken with Santa. For more information, call 703-385-7858.
Theater Performance. Lake Braddock Secondary School presents Capitol Steps at 7 p.m. at the school's Little Theater, 9200 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Tickets are $25. For more information or for tickets, call 703-455-1762 or send an e-mail to LBTTickets@aol.com.
<cal1>Monday/Nov. 22
<cal2>Music Recital. The George Mason University's Department of Music presents the Nurit Bar-Joseph Guest Violin Recital at 8 p.m., at Harris Theater. For more information call 703-993-8888 or visit www.gmu.edu/cfa.
Let's Talk Turkey. Stories and activities at 1:30 p.m. at Pohick Regional Library. Open to ages 2-5, with an adult. For more information, call 703-644-7333. Pohick Regional Library is located at 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke.
NFL on HDTV. Come enjoy Monday Night Football at TT Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. For more information, visit www.ttreynolds.com or call 703-591-9292.
<cal1>Tuesday/Nov. 23
<cal2>Turkey Tales. Thanksgiving stories and activities at 1 p.m. at Kingstowne Library. Open to ages 2-5, with an adult. For more information, call 703-339-4610. Kingstowne Library is located at 6500 Landsdowne Centre.
A Long Sleep. Stories and activities about hibernation at 10:15 a.m. at Pohick Regional Library. Open to ages 2-3, with an adult. For more information, or to make an appointment, call 703-698-3885. Pohick Regional Library is located at 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke.
Live Music. New Music Showcase performs at TT Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. Open to ages 21 and older. For show time and admission prices, call 703-591-9292 or visit www.ttreynolds.com.
<cal1>Wednesday/Nov. 24
<cal2>Tasty Tales. Stories, activities and a craft at 10:30 a.m. at Fairfax City Regional Library. Open to ages 2-5, with an adult. For more information, call 703-293-6227. Fairfax City Regional Library is located at 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax.
Live Show. The Excentrics peform at 8 p.m., at Jaxx Concert Hall and Nightclub. Doors open at 7:30 p.m., and tickets are $10. For more information call 703-569-5940. Jaxx is located at 6355 Rolling Road, West Springfield.
Live Music. Bludshot performs at 9 p.m., at TT Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. Doors open at 8 p.m. For ticket prices or for more information call 703-591-9292 or visit www.ttreynolds.com.
<cal1>Thursday/Nov. 25
<cal2>Rock Show. TT Reynolds presents Rotoglow, a show featuring college rock. Open to ages 21 and older. For ticket prices and show time call 703-591-9292 or visit www.ttreynolds.com. TT Reynolds is located at 10414 Main St., Fairfax.
<cal1>Friday/Nov. 26
<cal2>Performance Series. Old Town Hall Performance Series presents Alexandria Kleztet at 8 p.m. Free. For more information, call 703-352-ARTS. Old Town Hall is located at 3999 University Drive, Fairfax.
Live Show. Funny Monkey performs at 8 p.m., at Jaxx Concert Hall and Nightclub. They are joined by Wrecking Crew and Honor Among Thieves. Doors open at 7:30 p.m., and tickets are $10. For more information, call 703-569-5940. Jaxx is located at 6355 Rolling Road, West Springfield.
Craft Show. Members of Northern Virginia Handcrafters Guild present the 22nd annual Art & Craft Showcase, featuring 75 juried artists, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St., S.E., Vienna. Admission is $1. For more information, call 703-938-8306 or 703-648-9258.
<cal1>Saturday/Nov. 27
<cal2>Battle of the Bands. Jaxx Concert Hall and Nightclub hosts the final round of its Battle of the Bands at 6 p.m. Tickets are $8. For more information call 703-569-5940. Jaxx is located at 6355 Rolling Road, West Springfield.
Live Music. Rude Buddha performs at 9 p.m., at TT Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. Doors open at 8 p.m. For ticket prices or for more information call 703-591-9292 or visit www.ttreynolds.com.
Holiday Performance. The Classical Ballet Theater presents "Nutcracker" at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., at the Northern Virginia Community College stage in Annandale. Tickets are $18 for adults and $12 for students and seniors. For more information or for tickets, call 703-471-0720.
Craft Show. Members of Northern Virginia Handcrafters Guild present the 22nd annual Art & Craft Showcase, featuring 75 juried artists, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St., S.E., Vienna. Admission is $1. For more information, call 703-938-8306 or 703-648-9258.
<cal1>Sunday/Nov. 28
<cal2>Live Music. Contemporary Christian Artist Steven Curtis Chapman performs at 7:30 p.m., at the George Mason University Patriot Center. Chapman is joined by Chris Tomlin and the Casting Crowns. Tickets are $20, $27 and $30.50. For more information, call 703-993-3000 or visit www.patriotcenter.com. The Patriot Center is located at 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax.
NFL on HDTV. Come enjoy Sunday Night Football at TT Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. For more information, visit www.ttreynolds.com or call 703-591-9292.
Holiday Performance. The Classical Ballet Theater presents "Nutcracker" at 2 p.m., at the Northern Virginia Community College stage in Annandale. Tickets are $18 for adults and $12 for students and seniors. For more information or for tickets, call 703-471-0720.
Craft Show. Members of Northern Virginia Handcrafters Guild present the 22nd annual Art & Craft Showcase, featuring 75 juried artists, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St., S.E., Vienna. Admission is $1. For more information, call 703-938-8306 or 703-648-9258.
<cal1>Monday/Nov. 29
<cal2>NFL on HDTV. Come enjoy Monday Night Football at TT Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. For more information, visit www.ttreynolds.com or call 703-591-9292.
<cal1>Tuesday/Nov. 30
<cal2>Book Club. Kingstowne Library sponsors its book discussion group for adults at 7:30 p.m. The featured read is Simon Winchester's "The Professor and the Madman." For more information, call 703-339-4610. Kingstowne Library is located at 6500 Landsdowne Centre.
The Reel Book Club. Pohick Regional Library sponsors a book/movie discussion at 6:30 p.m. Participants read Song Nan Zhang's "The Ballad of Mulan," the library shows the movie and then participants discuss the two. Open to ages 8-16. For more information, or to register, call 703-698-3885. Pohick Regional Library is located at 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke.
Live Music. New Music Showcase performs at TT Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. Open to ages 21 and older. For show time and admission prices, call 703-591-9292 or visit www.ttreynolds.com.
<cal1>Friday/Dec. 3
<cal2>Holiday Performance. George Mason University presents 'A Chanticleer Christmas,' featuring spirituals and traditional gospel music in arrangements by Chanticleer's music director Joseph Jennings and the GRAMMY award-winning, all-male vocal ensemble, at 8 p.m. at GMU's Center for the Arts. An artistic discussion takes place 45-minutes prior to the curtain on the hall's Grand Tier. Tickets are $22-$44, and can be purchased online at www.tickets.com or charged by phone by calling 703-218-6500. For more information, visit www.gmu.edu/cfa.
Live Show. The Navy Band performs at 7:30 p.m. at Robinson Secondary School, 5035 Sideburn Road, Fairfax. Free. For more information, visit www.navyband.navy.mil.
<cal1>Saturday/Dec. 4
<cal2>Model Train Display. The Fairfax Station Railroad Museum sponsor the annual model train display from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The museum is located at 11200 Fairfax Station Road, Fairfax Station. For more information, call 703-425-9225.
Lunch with Santa. The City of Fairfax sponsors a luncheon with Santa Claus at 11:30 a.m., 12:15 p.m. and 1 p.m. at Town Hall, 3999 University Drive. Free, but tickets are required and are available at the Parks and Recreation Department, 3730 Old Lee Highway, or the Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center, 10209 Main St. Open to children ages 12 and younger. For more information, call 703-385-7858.
Craft Show. The 27th annual Arts and Crafts Show takes place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Audrey Moore RECenter in Wakefield Park, 8100 Braddock Road, Annandale. For more information, call 703-321-7081.
Winter Concert. The Springfield Chorale hosts its winter concert at 8 p.m. at St. Mark's Lutheran Church, 5800 Backlick Road, Springfield. Featured on the program is the Chorale with Brass & Percussion. Tickets are $16 for adults, and $14 for students/seniors. For more information or for tickets, call 703-239-2180 or send an e-mail to springfieldchorale@hotmail.com.
Live Performance. The Fairfax Choral Society presents Holiday Pops, featuring Adult Chorus, Master Singers, Concert Singers and Treble Singers, at 4 p.m., at the George Mason University Center for the Arts. Tickets are $30 and can be purchased at www.tickets.com or by calling 703-218-6500.
<cal1>Sunday/Dec. 5
<cal2>Model Train Display. The Fairfax Station Railroad Museum sponsor the annual model train display from noon to 4 p.m. The museum is located at 11200 Fairfax Station Road, Fairfax Station. For more information, call 703-425-9225.
Holiday Fest. The Fairfax Parks and Recreation sponsors its annual Festival of Lights and Carols from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Kitty Pozer Garden located behind Old Town Hall, 3999 University Drive, Fairfax. Activities include visits and photos with Santa at his winter wonderland, caroling, roasting of s'mores by the yule log, hot mulled cider, illumination of the downtown Historic District and lighting of the City tree. For more information, call 703-385-7858.
Craft Show. The 27th annual Arts and Crafts Show takes place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Audrey Moore RECenter in Wakefield Park, 8100 Braddock Road, Annandale. For more information, call 703-321-7081.
Chanukah Wonderland. Chabad Lubavitch of Northern Virginia and Chabad@Tysons sponsors the Chanukah Wonderland, 3,000 square feet of Judaic activity and entertainment for the entire family, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., at 2095 Chain Bridge Road. Event includes Chanukah programs and activities for children and adults. Free. For more information, call 703-356-3451.