<cal1>Friday/Feb. 25
<cal2>Performance Series. Old Town Hall Performance Series presents the Federal Jazz Commission at 8 p.m. Free. For more information, call 703-352-ARTS. Old Town Hall is located at 3999 University Drive, Fairfax.
Theater Performance. The Providence Players of Fairfax present "Twelve Angry Men," at 7:30 p.m., at the James Lee Community Center, 2855 Annandale Road. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for children and seniors. For tickets or more information call 703-425-6782 or send an e-mail to providenceplayers@cox.net.
Concert. The Speaks perform at 8 p.m., at Jaxx Concert Hall and Nightclub, 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield. Also performing are Plunge, As Promised and Midnight Roger. Doors open at 7:30 p.m., for this all-ages show, and tickets are $10. For more information, call 703-569-5940 or visit www.jaxxroxx.com.
Live Show. The Next Step performs at Fat Tuesdays, 10673 Braddock Road, Fairfax. For more information, call 703-385-5717 or visit www.fatsfairfax.com.
Musical Performance. Lloyd Dobler Effect performs at Ned Devines, 3971 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. Cover is $5. For more information, call 703-793-7376 or visit www.neddevines.com.
Dinner Theater. Burke Presbyterian Church presents the musical "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat," at 8 p.m., at the church, located on Oak Leather Drive, Burke. A lasagna dinner is served from 6 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. Cost for dinner and theater is $8 for adults, $5 for children in advance, $10 for adults, $5 for children at the door. Admission to the show only is free, but donations are accepted. Those interested in attending can reserve seats by calling 703-764-0456.
Theater Performance. The GMU Players present "The Trial," a dramatization based on Franz Kafka's novel at 8 p.m., at the Performing Arts Building, room A105. Admission is $10 general admission, $7 for students and seniors. For more information or for tickets, call 703-993-8888.
Theater Show. The Drama Department of Thomas Jefferson High School of Science and Technology presents its production of "Frankenstein" at 7:30 p.m., at the school, 6560 Braddock Road. Tickets are $5 in advance, $7 at the box office. For more information or to buy tickets, call 703-750-8300.
<cal1>Saturday/Feb. 26
<cal2>Gardening Symposium. Green Spring Virginia Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners host a Gardening Symposium from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Green Spring Horticultural Center, 4603 Green Spring Road. Registration is $35. Box lunch is available for an additional $10. For more information or to register, call 703-642-5173.
Nature Walk. Hidden Pond Nature Center hosts a nature walk from 10:30 a.m. to noon, at the center, 8511 Greenley Blvd., Springfield. Participants are asked to dress for the weather and mud. Free. Program is canceled if it rains. For more information, call 703-451-9588.
Appraisal Day. Broadway Gallery offers a free appraisal day from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., at the gallery, 12231 Fair Lakes Promenade Drive, Fairfax. Ben Hastings, member of the International Society of Appraisers and host of "Trash & Treasures," will be in attendance. The public is encouraged to bring in one to two pieces artwork, antiques, collectibles and objects of interest for a free verbal pieces. For more information, call 703-273-2388.
Tax Counseling. VITA Tax Counseling is available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Fairfax City Regional Library. Open to adults. For more information, call 703-293-6227. Fairfax City Regional Library is located at 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax.
Tax Counseling. VITA Tax Counseling is available from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at Pohick Regional Library. Open to adults. For more information, call 703-644-7333. Pohick Regional Library is located at 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke.
Theater Performance. The Providence Players of Fairfax present "Twelve Angry Men," at 7:30 p.m., at the James Lee Community Center, 2855 Annandale Road. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for children and seniors. For tickets or more information call 703-425-6782 or send an e-mail to providenceplayers@cox.net.
Live Performance. Jackyl performs at 7:30 p.m., at Jaxx Concert Hall and Nightclub. Also performing is Metal Factor. Doors open at 7 p.m., for this 21 and older show, and tickets are $22. For more information, call 703-569-5940 or visit www.jaxxroxx.com.
Hip Hop Night. TT Reynolds presents NCP Hip Hop Night, featuring DJs and live performances by Bludshot. For more information, visit www.ttreynolds.com or call 703-591-9292.
Society Gala. Fairfax Choral Society hosts a “South Pacific” Gala & Silent Auction from 7:30-10:30 p.m., at Country Club of Fairfax, 5110 Ox Road, Fairfax. Tickets are $35 per person and are available at the door. For more information, call Erica Johnston at 703-642-3277 or send an e-mail to ejohnston@fairfaxchoralsociety.org. Visit www.fairfaxchoralsociety.org.
Dance Festival. Northern Virginia Community College hosts the 19th annual Jazz and Tap Dance Festival of Northern Virginia at 8 p.m., at Ernst Community Cultural Center Theater. Tickets are $16 for adults, $14 for students/seniors, and can be purchased online at www.dancinunlimited.org. For more information, call 703-751-4889.
Live Show. The Soldiers of Jah Army perform at Fat Tuesdays, 10673 Braddock Road, Fairfax. For more information, call 703-385-5717 or visit www.fatsfairfax.com.
Musical Performance. Even Out performs at Ned Devines, 3971 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. Cover is $5. For more information, call 703-793-7376 or visit www.neddevines.com.
Children's Show. Lake Braddock Secondary School's High School Choral Department presents "A Children's Show," at 1 p.m., at the school, 9200 Burke Lake Road. Admission is two canned food items per person. Proceeds to benefit local charities. For more information, call 703-426-1000.
Dinner Theater. Burke Presbyterian Church presents the musical "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat," at 8 p.m., at the church, located on Oak Leather Drive, Burke. A lasagna dinner is served from 6 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. Cost for dinner and theater is $8 for adults, $5 for children in advance, $10 for adults, $5 for children at the door. Admission to the show only is free, but donations are accepted. Those interested in attending can reserve seats by calling 703-764-0456.
Theater Performance. The GMU Players present "The Trial," a dramatization based on Franz Kafka's novel at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., at the Performing Arts Building, room A105. Admission is $10 general admission, $7 for students and seniors. For more information or for tickets, call 703-993-8888.
Theater Show. The Drama Department of Thomas Jefferson High School of Science and Technology presents its production of "Frankenstein" at 7:30 p.m., at the school, 6560 Braddock Road. Tickets are $5 in advance, $7 at the box office. For more information or to buy tickets, call 703-750-8300.
<cal1>Sunday/Feb. 27
<cal2>Panel Discussion. Author Richard Rubenstein and a panel of Middle East and conflict resolution experts discuss the prospects for peace in the Middle East after Yasser Arafat at 1:30 p.m., at the Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Free. For more information, call 703-644-7333.
Musical Performance. "The President's Own" United States Marine Band, Marine Chamber Orchestra and Marine Chamber Ensembles perform at 2 p.m., at the George Mason University Center for the Arts. Free. For more information, call 703-993-8888 or visit www.gmu.edu/cfa.
Basket Bingo. West Springfield Crew hosts its 6th Basket Bingo at the West Springfield High School Cafeteria, 6100 Rolling Road, Springfield. Doors open at 1 p.m., and first game starts at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 for 20 games, or $20 at the door. For tickets or more information, contact any WS Crew member or call 703-923-0979.
Media and Politics. The League of Women Voters and By the People sponsor "After Arafat," featuring a discussion and a panel of experts, at 1:30 p.m. at Pohick Regional Library. Open to adults. For more information, call 703-644-7333. Pohick Regional Library is located at 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke.
Theater Performance. The Providence Players of Fairfax present "Twelve Angry Men," at 2 p.m., at the James Lee Community Center, 2855 Annandale Road. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for children and seniors. For tickets or more information call 703-425-6782 or send an e-mail to providenceplayers@cox.net.
Live Concert. 2005 Alliance of Defiance Tour presents Otep at 6:15 p.m., at Jaxx Concert Hall and Nightclub. Also performing are American Head Charge, Candiria, Stuck in Kaos and Tapered Mind. Doors open at 6 p.m., for this all-ages show, and tickets are $18. For more information, call 703-569-5940 or visit www.jaxxroxx.com.
Dance Festival. Northern Virginia Community College hosts the 19th annual Jazz and Tap Dance Festival of Northern Virginia at 4 p.m., at Ernst Community Cultural Center Theater. Tickets are $16 for adults, $14 for students/seniors, and can be purchased online at www.dancinunlimited.org. For more information, call 703-751-4889.
Live Show. The Boones Farmers perform at Fat Tuesdays, 10673 Braddock Road, Fairfax. For more information, call 703-385-5717 or visit www.fatsfairfax.com.
Musical Performance. Burke Presbyterian Church presents the musical "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat," at 7 p.m., at the church, located on Oak Leather Drive, Burke. Free admission, but donations are accepted. Those interested in attending can reserve seats by calling 703-764-0456.
Theater Performance. The GMU Players present "The Trial," a dramatization based on Franz Kafka's novel at 2 p.m., at the Performing Arts Building, room A105. Admission is $10 general admission, $7 for students and seniors. For more information or for tickets, call 703-993-8888.
<cal1>Monday/Feb. 28
<cal2>Internet Auctions. Learn the basics of using Web sites to buy and sell at 7 p.m., at the Fairfax City Regional Library. Open to ages 12 and older. For more information, call 703-293-6227. Fairfax City Regional Library is located at 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax.
Reel Book Club. Pohick Regional Library sponsors reel book club. Participants are asked to read Sheila Burnford's "The Incredible Journey," then come in a 1:30 p.m., to view the movie and then discuss the two. Open to ages 8-12. For more information, call 703-644-7333. Pohick Regional Library is located at 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke.
Open Mic. TT Reynolds presents Open Mic Night from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m., at 10414 Main St., Fairfax. For more information, call 703-591-9292 or visit www.ttreynolds.com.
<cal1>Wednesday/March 2
<cal2>Writers Roundtable. The Writers Roundtable meets at 7 p.m., at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Guest speaker is author Clint Gaige. Event is free and open to adults. For more information, call 703-644-7333.
Musical Performance. The George Mason University Department of Music presents the GMU Symphonic Band and Wind Symphony at 8 p.m., at the Center for the Arts Concert Hall. For more information, visit www.gmu.edu/cfa.
Orchestra Performance. The Lake Braddock Secondary Middle School Orchestra Spring Concert takes place at 7:30 p.m., in the school's Little Theater, 9200 Burke Lake Road, Burke. For more information, call 703-426-1074.
<cal1>Thursday/March 3
<cal2>Theater Performance. The GMU Players present "The Trial," a dramatization based on Franz Kafka's novel at 8 p.m., at the Performing Arts Building, room A105. Admission is $10 general admission, $7 for students and seniors. For more information or for tickets, call 703-993-8888.
<cal1>Friday/March 4
<cal2>Theater Performance. The Providence Players of Fairfax present "Twelve Angry Men," at 7:30 p.m., at the James Lee Community Center, 2855 Annandale Road. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for children and seniors. For tickets or more information call 703-425-6782 or send an e-mail to providenceplayers@cox.net.
Theater Show. The GMU Players present "The Trial," a dramatization based on Franz Kafka's novel at 2 p.m., and 8 p.m., at the Performing Arts Building, room A105. Admission is $10 general admission, $7 for students and seniors. For more information or for tickets, call 703-993-8888.
Singles Dance. Parents Without Partners sponsors a Singles Dance from 8 p.m. to midnight, at the Burke Fire Station, 9501 Old Burke Lake Road, Burke. DJ provides light rock, pop and top 40s music. Complimentary hors d'oeuvres. Cash bar. Designed for singles ages 30 and older. Attire is dressy/casual, no denim. Cost is $14 general admission, $12 with this listing. Proceeds to benefit PWP family and youth programs. For more information, call 703-362-6496, 703-543-8215 or visit www.pwp715.org.
<cal1>Saturday/March 5
<cal2>Theater Performance. The Providence Players of Fairfax present "Twelve Angry Men," at 7:30 p.m., at the James Lee Community Center, 2855 Annandale Road. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for children and seniors. For tickets or more information call 703-425-6782 or send an e-mail to providenceplayers@cox.net.
Live Performance. The Venice Baroque Orchestra, featuring duo pianists Katia and Marielle LaBéque, perform at 8 p.m., at the George Mason University Center for the Arts. A pre-performance discussion takes place 45 minutes prior to the show at the hall’s Grand Tier. Tickets are $22-$44, and can be purchased by calling 703-218-6500 or online at www.tickets.com. For more information, visit www.gmu.edu/cfa.
Used Book Sale. The Friends of Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library sponsors a used book sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library, 7584 Leesburg Pike. For more information, call 703-790-8088.
Theater Performance. The GMU Players present "The Trial," a dramatization based on Franz Kafka's novel at 8 p.m., at the Performing Arts Building, room A105. Admission is $10 general admission, $7 for students and seniors. For more information or for tickets, call 703-993-8888.
Career Expo. The Fairfax County Government Center hosts the "Career and Entrepreneurship Expo," from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free. For more information, call 703-533-5748, tyy 703-533-5316. The Fairfax County Government Center is located at 12000 Government Center Parkway.
<cal1>Sunday/March 6
<cal2>Political Parody. The Capitol Steps, a nationally known musical political satire comedy troupe, performs at W.T. Woodson High School Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $22 in advance, $27 at the door. A limited number of reserved, block seating are available for groups of 24 or more. For advance purchase send a stamped, self-addressed envelope and check payable to the WTW Band Patrons to: Capitol Steps, 9318 Tovito Drive, Fairfax, VA 22031. Part of the price of each ticket benefits both the Woodson Band and the 2005 Cavalier Cruise Graduation Party. For more information call 703-385-4827.
Theater Performance. The GMU Players present "The Trial," a dramatization based on Franz Kafka's novel at 2 p.m., at the Performing Arts Building, room A105. Admission is $10 general admission, $7 for students and seniors. For more information or for tickets, call 703-993-8888.