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<cal1>Thursday/April 20

<cal2>Spring Golf Outing. A day of golf will start at 9:45 a.m. at Burke Lake Golf Course. Teams will be selected on day of play. $16 includes golf, lunch and prizes. Optional costs to be paid at the golf course for club rental, pull carts and handicap carts. Each golfer will need to carry clubs with them or indicate if requiring clubs. For registration and volunteer information, call 703-359-2487. Volunteers are needed to assist and advise at each hole.

Bunny Hop. Stories and activities at 10:15 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. 703-644-7333. Age 2-3 years with adult.

Band Performance. Ringworm performs with Thine Eyes Bleed, The Absence and more at 7 p.m. at Jaxx Nightclub, 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield. All ages. Tickets are $10/advance $12/door. For more information call 703-569-5940.

Lets Hear It for the Girls. Mother-daughter book discussion group starts at 7 p.m. at Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. 703-978-5600. Age 9-11 with adult.

Mad Money, Part III. Learn the basics of money management, from opening a bank account to investing. Starts at 7:30 p.m. at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. 703-644-7333. Sponsored by Operation Hope, Inc. Ages 12-18.

<cal1>Friday/April 21

<cal2>Spring Has Sprung. Seasonal stories and activities at 10:30 a.m. at Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. 703-451-8055. Age 2-5 with adult.

Book Signing. Decorator Mary Gilliatt will be signing "Complete Room by Room Decorating Guide" from 7:30-9 p.m., at Borders Books, 11054 Lee Highway, Fairfax. She will also make a presentation on “How to Read a Room,” discussing how to create the styles, color schemes, and treatments for different situations and how to re-use existing furniture. Free. The first 50 people to attend the signing will receive free tickets to the Home & Design Luxury Expo at the Sheraton Premier in Tysons Corner April 22-23. Regular admission to the Expo is $10. Call 703-749-1616.

Band Performance. 3StarKarma, Humanroom and The Trustfall perform at TT Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. Ages 21 and over. Call 703-591-9292 or e-mail ttreynoldsbar@yahoo.com for times and cost.

Music Performance. The Misfits perform with Bella Morte, Eden Burns and more at 7 p.m. at Jaxx Nightclub, 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield. All ages. Tickets are $20/advance $22/door. For more information call 703-569-5940.

<cal1>Saturday/April 22

<cal2>Walk-a-thon. Kaps for Kids Annual Walk-a-thon sponsored by Ronald McDonald House Charities starts at 9 a.m. at Burke Lake Park, 7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Station. $25 to benefit area Ronald McDonald Houses, and all registered walkers will receive a Kap for Kids. Choose from a five or one mile walk. Dogs on leashes welcome. Call 703-698-7080 or visit www.kapsforkids.org to register.

Theater Performance. "GREASE!" the school version starts at 1 p.m., at Lazy Susan Dinner Theatre via Young Peoples Theatre, 10712 Richmond Highway, Lorton. Advance tickets, including lunch, are $15. $10/adult for just the show. Advance tickets must be purchased by Thursday the week of the show. Tickets at the door cost an additional $2 each. Doors open at 12 p.m. Reservations can be made online at www.yptnva.com. Group rates are available for groups of ten or more.

Butterfly Days. Fairfax County Department of Family Services Foster Care and Adoption Program invites children and families to "Butterfly Days" 10 a.m.-7 p.m. at Springfield Mall. The event will educate Fairfax County residents about the county's foster care program and the numbers of children — about 450 — in the program. Participants will hand-decorate butterflies and hang them on trees to symbolize a new beginning for the children in foster care. Free. Representatives of the county's Foster Care and Adoption Program will be available to answer questions and provide information on how to become a foster parent. For more, call the Fairfax County Foster Care and Adoption Program at 703-324-7639 (TTY 703-222-9452) or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs.

Microsoft Excel. Introduction to creating spreadsheets for people age 13 and up. Starts at 2:30 p.m. at Fairfax City Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. 703-293-6227.

Garden Show. Celebrate 40 years in bloom from 12:30-4:30 p.m. at Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. 703-978-5600. Presented by the Willow Brook and the Camelot garden clubs. Adults. No registration is required.

Carousel Puppets. Susan Wall's Carousel Puppets present multicultural folktales at 2 p.m. at Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. 703-451-8055. Sponsored by the Friends of the Richard Byrd Library. All ages.

Box Rally. A troop rally for soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan will be from 2-4 p.m., at James Lee Community Center, 2885-A Annandale Road, Falls Church. During the past two years, 400 boxes have been mailed to soldiers. The goal is to pack 200 boxes to send to deployed soldiers. Groups and volunteers are needed to help with this effort. Items are needed to fill the cartons, people to help pack the boxes and sponsors to mail them out. The boxes are the flat rate boxes that cost $8.80 to mail. There is no sign up, just show up. Call Bill Dunn at 703-534-3387 ext. 517.

Art Spotlight. Fairfax City's Spotlight on the Arts 2006 starts with the Fairfax Art League Spotlight Art Show and Reception from 2-4 p.m., at Old Town Hall, 3999 University Drive, Fairfax. In keeping with the theme for this year's Spotlight Program, "A Celebration of Youth," the art league will expand its regular exhibition to include works by Fairfax High School art students. Both shows will run to May 6. The reception, free to the public, features refreshments and an opportunity to see award-winning works of art. Free parking in nearby city lots. Call 703-352-ARTS ext. 5 or visit www.fairfaxarts.org.

Orchestra Performance. The Fairfax Symphony Orchestra with Music Director William Hudson, who will conduct the program, performs at 8 p.m. at George Mason University Center for the Arts Concert Hall. A free pre-concert lecture will start at 7 p.m. by Dr. Rachel Franklin. FSO principal double bass Aaron Clay will play Giovanni Bottesini's rarely-heard Concerto No. 2 in B Minor. Another FSO principal, Sharon Lee, will perform as soloist in the Vivaldi Piccolo Concerto in C Major, RV 443. $35-$60 and may be purchased by phone through Tickets.com at 888-945-2468 or at www.fairfaxsymphony.org. Patrons may also buy tickets in person from the GMU by visiting the box office. $15/student with valid ID. Visit www.fairfaxsymphony.org.

Yard Sale. Thousands of collectibles from Barbies to beanies, books and baskets, dolls (antique and valuable), jewelry, watches, fancy bags and more will be offered from 8 a.m.-1 p.m., at St. Bernadette's gym, 7600 Old Keene Mill Road, Springfield. All funds go to expansion of ECHO, the all-volunteer, non-profit food and clothing bank serving Springfield and Burke.

Barbershop Harmony Show. The Fairfax Jubil-aires Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society presents their 50th annual show, "Sound Celebration", at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., at the Ernst Theatre on the Northern Virginia Community College Annandale campus, 8333 Little River Turnpike. Tickets are available at www.thefairfaxjubilaires.org, 703-978-4712 or Lholloway3@cox.net.

Book Signing. Austin Camacho will sign copies of the latest installment in his Hannibal Jones mystery series, "Damaged Goods," at 2 p.m. at Borders Express, 6725 Springfield Mall, Springfield. Free. Call Borders at 703-971-9443.

Concert. Soprano Dorothy Kingston of Fairfax joins pianist Markus Compton for an evening of song including spirituals, 19th-century standards, and arias at Old Town Hall, 3999 University Drive. Admission $20, advance purchase recommended. Proceeds benefit the Fairfax Choral Society. For more, call Jeanne Mellish at 703-642-3277.

Music Performance. 33 West, Agents of the Sun and The Penny perform at TT Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. Ages 21 and over. Call 703-591-9292 or e-mail ttreynoldsbar@yahoo.com for times and cost.

Band Performance. Jackyl performs with Single Barrel, DNS and more at 7:30 p.m. at Jaxx Nightclub, 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield. Ages 21 and up. Tickets are $22/advance $25/door. For more information call 703-569-5940.

<cal1>Sunday/April 23

<cal2>Spring It On! Arts & Crafts Extravaganza from 12-4 p.m., at Springfield Hilton, 6550 Loisdale Road, Springfield. Shop at more than 35 local vendors/crafters. A variety of products will be on display including gourmet food, handmade candles, children's books, crafts, handmade clothing and jewelry, housewares and much more. 703-919-0907.

Music Performance. Pianist Jeffrey Siegel completes his 14th season at the Center for the Arts in Fairfax at 7 p.m., in his "Keyboard Conversation" series. A free Young Artists Piano Musicale featuring some of the area's finest youthful pianists will be in Concert Hall lobby at 6 p.m. $17.50-$35. Family Friendly. Tickets for children 12 and under half price. Charge by phone at 1-888-945-2468 or visit http://www.tickets.com. Visit www.gmu.edu/cfa.

Butterfly Days. Fairfax County Department of Family Services Foster Care and Adoption Program invites children and families to "Butterfly Days" 12 - 5 p.m. at Springfield Mall. The event will educate Fairfax County residents about the county's foster care program and the numbers of children — about 450 — in the program. Participants will hand-decorate butterflies and hang them on trees to symbolize a new beginning for the children in foster care. Free. Representatives of the county's Foster Care and Adoption Program will be available to answer questions and provide information on how to become a foster parent. For more, call the Fairfax County Foster Care and Adoption Program at 703-324-7639 (TTY 703-222-9452) or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs.

Theater Performance. "GREASE!" the school version starts at 1 p.m., at Lazy Susan Dinner Theatre via Young Peoples Theatre, 10712 Richmond Highway, Lorton. Advance tickets, including lunch, are $15. $10/adult for just the show. Advance tickets must be purchased by Thursday the week of the show. Tickets at the door cost an additional $2 each. Doors open at 12 p.m. Reservations can be made online at www.yptnva.com. Group rates are available for groups of ten or more.

TV Turnoff Week Kick-Off Party. Can your family survive a week without TV? Stop in for fun activities, refreshments, and information starting at 3 p.m. at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. 703-644-7333. All ages. No registration is required.

Candlelight Vigil. A vigil for crime victims and survivors will kick off National Crime Victim's Week, 3 p.m. at the Fairfax County Government Center, 12000 Government Center Parkway in Fairfax.

Concert. American Youth Philharmonic with Luis Haza, Conductor and Anthony Maiello, Guest Conductor presents “Profoundly Tchaikovsky” at 1 p.m. at George Mason University Center for the Arts in Fairfax. $14/adult and $10/student or senior. For advance tickets and information visit www.ayporchestras.org or call 703-642-8051, ext. 22. Tickets also available at the door.

Candidate Forum. The League of Women Voters of the Fairfax Area and the Clifton Betterment Association will cosponsor a forum for candidates running in the upcoming Clifton Town elections 7-8:30 p.m., at the Clifton Town Meeting Hall, 12641 Chapel Road, Clifton. Following introductory statements, the candidates will be asked to respond to questions from the audience. The Clifton Betterment Association has invited all candidates to participate in the meeting. Sherry Zachry, LWVFA president, will serve as moderator.

<cal1>Monday/April 24

<cal2>Inova Blood Drive. From 3-8 p.m. at Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Photo ID required. Appointments preferred; call 703-698-3885. Adults.

First Page. A group for all aspiring writers, novices and experts of all genres. Starts at 7 p.m. at Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. 703-339-4610. Adults. No registration is required.

Crafty Kids. Collage it! starts at 3 p.m. at Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. 703-978-5600. Bring your imagination. Age 6-12.

TV Turn-Off Week Music Extravaganza. Hands-on experience playing musical instruments, conducting an orchestra, and singing karaoke starts at 6:30 p.m. at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. 703-644-7333. All ages.

Practice Your English. Conversation group for people learning English starts at 3 p.m. at Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. 703-451-8055. Adults.

Golf Tournament. The Elizabeth S. Hartwell Environmental Education Fund Golf Tournament starts at 8 a.m. at Pohick Bay Regional Park golf course, 10301 Gunston Road, Lorton, with a shotgun start. $80/individual golfer to $5,000/corporate sponsor. Proceeds will benefit environmental education and activities for public lands on the ecologically fragile Mason Neck Peninsula. The project honors the late Elizabeth Hartwell who roused public and political interest to ensure the preservation of more than 5,000 acres on the peninsula. Visit www.HartwellFund.com or call 571-212-2129.

Band Performance. Revelation Theory performs with Nonpoint and more at 8 p.m. at Jaxx Nightclub, 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield. Ages 21 and up. Call 703-569-5940.

<cal1>Tuesday/April 25

<cal2>Introduction to the Internet. Introduction to the Internet. Learn to use Web browsers and search engines. Starts at 7 p.m. at Fairfax City Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. 703-293-6227. Age 13 and up.

Book Discussion Group. Discuss "Mere Christianity" by C. S. Lewis at 7:30 p.m. at Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. 703-339-4610. Adults. No registration is required.

TV Turn-Off Week Puzzlemania Night. Test your hands and brain starting at 6:30 p.m. at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. 703-644-7333. All ages.

<cal1>Wednesday/April 26

<cal2>Music Performance. Still Remains performs with Demiricous, If Hope Dies and more at 6:30 p.m. at Jaxx Nightclub, 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield. All ages. Tickets are $10/advance $12/door. For more information call 703-569-5940.

Poetry Performance. Poet and Broadway veteran Marc Bamuthi Joseph performs "Scourge," a re-imagining of his native Haiti, 8 p.m., at George Mason University's Center for the Arts., with a pre-performance discussion beginning at 7:15 p.m. on the Grand Tier of the Concert Hall. Tickets are $15-$30 and can be purchased at 888-945-2468 or http://www.tickets.com. Visit www.gmu.edu/cfa for more.

April Rabbits. Stories, activities and a craft starts at 10:30 a.m. at Fairfax City Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. 703-293-6227. Age 3-5 with adult.

Practice Your English. Conversation group for people learning English. Starts at 10:15 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. at Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. 703-339-4610. Adults. No registration is required.

Library Writer's Peer Review Group. For those writing scripts or seriously pursuing the path to publication with short fiction or novels. Starts at 7 p.m. at Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. 703-339-4610. Adults. No registration is required.

Duck, Duck, Goose. Stories, activities and a craft. Starts at 10:30 a.m. at Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. 703-978-5600. Age 3-5.

TV Turn-Off Week Play With Your Food Night! Experiments and art that you can eat, plus healthy snacks. Starts at 6:30 p.m. at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. 703-644-7333. All ages.

<cal1>Thursday/April 27

<cal2>Music Performance. Exodus performs with Cryptopsy, Immolation and more at 6:30 p.m. at Jaxx Nightclub, 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield. All ages. Tickets are $20/advance $23/door. For more information call 703-569-5940.

Let's Go Shopping. Stories and activities at 1 p.m. at Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. 703-339-4610. Age 2-5 with adult.

Calling All Guys. Father-son book discussion group starts at 7:30 p.m. at Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. 703-978-5600. Age 11-16 with adult.

TV Turn-Off Week Library Bowl. Play a fun trivia game as if you were on TV. Prizes for all players. Starts at 6:30 p.m. at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. 703-644-7333. All ages.

Mad Money, Part IV. Learn the basics of money management, from opening a bank account to investing at 7:30 p.m. at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. 703-644-7333. Sponsored by Operation Hope, Inc. Ages 12-18.

Theater Performance. The George Mason University Players performs Ellen McLaughlin’s new adaptation of the Euripides tragedy "Trojan Women" at 8 p.m., in TheaterSpace on the Fairfax campus of George Mason University. Directed by GMU faculty member Edward Gero, the play recounts the final moments of Trojan civilization after the city is sacked by the Greeks. A reception with the cast follows this performance. Tickets are $10 and $7 students and seniors. Charge by phone at 888-945-2468 or visit www.tickets.com. Limited free tickets available to Mason students.

<cal1>Friday/April 28

<cal2>Performance. Bill Gaither will launch a 10th anniversary tour starting at 7 p.m. at the George Mason University Patriot Center. Tickets are between $17.75-$37.75 and available through all Ticketmaster outlets, including the Patriot Center box office, online at www.ticketmaster.com or by phone at 703-573-SEAT.

Band Performance. Bludshot performs at TT Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. Ages 21 and over. Call 703-591-9292 or e-mail ttreynoldsbar@yahoo.com for times and cost.

Music Concert. George Mason University presents a Music Scholarship Concert starting at 8 p.m., in the Concert Hall. Tickets are $15/adults and $8/students and seniors and can be purchased at www.tickets.com. Visit www.gmu.edu/departments/music for more information.

Theater Performance. The George Mason University Players performs Ellen McLaughlin’s new adaptation of the Euripides tragedy "Trojan Women" at 8 p.m. in TheaterSpace on the Fairfax campus of George Mason University. Directed by GMU faculty member Edward Gero, the play recounts the final moments of Trojan civilization. Tickets are $10 and $7 students and seniors. Charge by phone at 888-945-2468 or visit www.tickets.com. Limited free tickets available to Mason students.

Theater Performance. W.T. Woodson High School students perform "Jabberwock" at 7:30 p.m. in the W.T. Woodson auditorium, 9525 Main St., Fairfax. Tickets are $5 seniors, $6 pre-sale, $6 online at www.wtwdrama.org, and $8 at the door. For more, call 703-503-4759.

Concert. German band Blaskapelle Alte Kameraden performs as part of Spotlight on the Arts at Old Town Hall, 3999 University Drive, Fairfax. Begins 8 p.m. with polka dancing after the concert. Free. For more, call 703-757-0220.

<cal1>Saturday/April 29

<cal2>Strides for Success. The Junior League of Northern Virginia hosts an inaugural 5-kilometer race and 1-kilometer run-walk in Fairfax Corner at 8 a.m. Proceeds benefit the mission of the Junior League of Northern Virginia. For more information, visit www.runwashington.com.

Auction. Attend the Saint Leo the Great School 2006 Spring Auction Gala at the School Gymnasium, 3704 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax. Enjoy cocktails, Hors d’oeuvres, and silent auction starting at 6:30 p.m. The buffet starts at 7:30 p.m. Live Auction starts at 9 p.m. Tickets are $35 per person. RSVP by April 12. Contact Mary Alice Weigle at 703-385-2989 or wmac6@aol.com, or visit the Web site: www.saintleothegreatschool.org/auction_gala.htm.

Music Performance. Summer Rain and Colouring Lesson perform at TT Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. Ages 21 and over. Call 703-591-9292 or e-mail ttreynoldsbar@yahoo.com for times and cost.

Symphony Performance. The Fairfax Symphony Orchestra will present a Chamber Music Recital at 8 p.m. The show will feature music by American composers and also Brahms. The concert will take place at Fairfax Old Town Hall. $30/adult and $15/student. Visit www.fairfaxsymphony.org.

Theater Performance. "GREASE!" the school version starts at 1 p.m., at Lazy Susan Dinner Theatre via Young Peoples Theatre, 10712 Richmond Highway, Lorton. Advance tickets, including lunch, are $15. $10/adult for just the show. Advance tickets must be purchased by Thursday the week of the show. Tickets at the door cost an additional $2 each. Doors open at 12 p.m. Reservations can be made online at www.yptnva.com. Group rates are available for groups of ten or more.

El Dia de los Ninos. Stories and songs in English and Spanish, plus special guests, crafts, activities and games. Starts at 11 a.m. at Lorton Community Library, 9520 Richmond Highway, Lorton. 703-339-7385. All ages.

Morning Movie. Ask for title. Starts at 10:30 a.m. at Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. 703-451-8055. All ages.

Theater Performance. The George Mason University Players performs Ellen McLaughlin’s new adaptation of the Euripides tragedy "Trojan Women" at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., in TheaterSpace on the Fairfax campus of George Mason University. Directed by GMU faculty member Edward Gero, the play recounts the final moments of Trojan civilization. Tickets are $10 and $7 students and seniors. Charge by phone at 888-945-2468 or visit www.tickets.com. Limited free tickets available to Mason students.

Theater Performance. W.T. Woodson High School students perform "Jabberwock" at 7:30 p.m., in the W.T. Woodson auditorium, 9525 Main St., Fairfax. Tickets are $5 seniors, $6 pre-sale, $6 online at www.wtwdrama.org, and $8 at the door. For more, call 703-503-4759.

Concert. Fairfax Symphony Orchestra performs as part of Spotlight on the Arts at Old Town Hall, 3999 University Drive, Fairfax. Begins 8 p.m. with a post-concert reception following. Tickets are $30 adults and $15 students, and are available at the door. For more, visit www.fairfaxsymphony.org.

<cal1>Sunday/April 30

<cal2>Marine Band Performance. The band performs at 2 p.m. at the Center for the Arts Concert Hall, George Mason University. Free. Call 703-993-8888 or visit www.gmu.edu/cfa for more information. Patrons may call the 24-hour Concert Information Line at 202-433-4011 or visit www.marineband.usmc.mil.

Theater Performance. "GREASE!" the school version starts at 1 p.m., at Lazy Susan Dinner Theatre via Young Peoples Theatre, 10712 Richmond Highway, Lorton. Advance tickets, including lunch, are $15. $10/adult for just the show. Advance tickets must be purchased by Thursday the week of the show. Tickets at the door cost an additional $2 each. Doors open at 12 p.m. Reservations can be made online at www.yptnva.com. Group rates are available for groups of ten or more.

TV Turn-Off Week Wrap-Up Party. Prizes, cake and more TV Turn-Off activities starting at 3 p.m. at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. 703-644-7333. All ages.

Philharmonic Singers. The National Philharmonic Singers celebrate “Sounds of Spring” at 4 p.m., at Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 5114 Twinbrook Road, Fairfax. The program includes Mozart’s "Missa Brevis" in B-Flat and “Ave Verum Corpus” performed with a string quartet comprised of National Philharmonic musicians. A donation to Habitat for Humanity will be made from a free-will offering collected at the concert. Call 703-323-9500 or visit www.lordoflifelutheran.com.

Theater Performance. The George Mason University Players performs Ellen McLaughlin’s new adaptation of the Euripides tragedy "Trojan Women" at 2 p.m., in TheaterSpace on the Fairfax campus of George Mason University. Directed by GMU faculty member Edward Gero, the play recounts the final moments of Trojan civilization. Tickets are $10 and $7 students and seniors. Charge by phone at 888-945-2468 or visit www.tickets.com. Limited free tickets available to Mason students.

<cal1>Thursday/May 4

<cal2>Disney Live. Favorite Disney characters perform at 7 p.m., at George Mason Patriot Center, 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax. Tickets $21-41 and can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com. Visit www.patriotcenter.com or www.disneylive.com. Disability seating available.

Used Book Sale. Kings Park Library, 9200 Burke Lake Road, Burke. 703-978-5600.

Theater Performance. The George Mason University Players performs Ellen McLaughlin’s new adaptation of the Euripides tragedy "Trojan Women" at 8 p.m. in TheaterSpace on the Fairfax campus of George Mason University. Directed by GMU faculty member Edward Gero, the play recounts the final moments of Trojan civilization. Tickets are $10 and $7 students and seniors. Charge by phone at 888-945-2468 or visit www.tickets.com. Limited free tickets available to Mason students.

Theater Performance. W.T. Woodson High School students perform "Jabberwock" at 7:30 p.m. in the W.T. Woodson auditorium, 9525 Main St., Fairfax. Tickets are $5 seniors, $6 pre-sale, $6 online at www.wtwdrama.org, and $8 at the door. For more, call 703-503-4759.