<cal1>Thursday/Feb. 16
<cal2>Concert. Third Day, featuring the David Crowder Band, performs at 7 p.m., at the George Mason University Patriot Center, 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax. Tickets are $27.50 and $17.50, and are available at the Patriot Center box office, www.ticketmaster.com, or 703-573-SEAT. Visit www.patriotcenter.com.
Live Music. The Friday Morning Music Club concert is at 11 a.m., at Old Town Hall, 3999 University Drive in Fairfax. Visit www.fairfaxarts.org or call 703-352-ARTS.
Recital. George Mason University music faculty present a recital featuring Dale Underwood on the saxophone. 8:30 p.m. in the Harris Theater, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Free. Visit www.gmu.edu/cfa.
Performance. Everyone but Pete performs at TT Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. Call 703-591-9292 or e-mail ttreynoldsbar@yahoo.com for times and cost.
Mother-Daughter Book Chat. Daughters age 9-11 and moms can have a book discussion 7 p.m., at Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Call to register 703-978-5600.
Time for Twos. Stories and activities for children ages 2-3 years with adult. Starts at 10:15 a.m. and 11:15 a.m., at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Call to register 703-644-7333.
Sweet Like Me. Stories, activities and craft for children ages 3-5 with adult. Starts 10:30 a.m.. at Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. Call to register 703-293-6227.
Band Performance. The Silent Critics perform at approximately 10 p.m., at Fat Tuesdays, 10673 Braddock Road, Fairfax. $3 cover charge. Call 703-385-5717.
<cal1>Friday/Feb. 17
<cal2>Country Concert. Martina McBride performs at 7:30 p.m., at the George Mason University Patriot Center, 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax. Tickets are $49.50, and are available at the Patriot Center box office, www.ticketmaster.com, or 703-573-SEAT. Visit www.patriotcenter.com.
Theater Performance. Virginia Opera presents Mozart's "The Marriage of Figaro," at 8 p.m., at the Center for the Arts, George Mason University, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Tickets are $44-84, and are available at www.tickets.com or by calling 1-888-945-2468. Visit www.gmu.edu/cfa.
Women's Choral Concert. The Women's Ensemble of W.T. Woodson High School will sing at 7:30 p.m. at W.T. Woodson High School, 9525 Main St., Fairfax. This concert will preview the music that they will sing for 1,200 choral directors in February. Visit www.woodsonchorus.org/aout.htm.
High School Theater. Lake Braddock Secondary students perform "Oklahoma," at 7:30 p.m. at Lake Braddock High School, 9200 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the door.
Band. Summer Rain, Random Access and Mozay perform at TT Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. Call 703-591-9292 or e-mail ttreynoldsbar@yahoo.com for times and cost.
Live Music. Jack's House performs at approximately 10 p.m., at Fat Tuesdays, 10673 Braddock Road, Fairfax. $5 cover charge. Call 703-385-5717.
Band Performance. Stephen Pearcy performs with Bang Tango, Pretty Boy Floyd and other bands starting at 7:30 p.m., at Jaxx Night Club, 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield. $17/advance $20/door. All ages. Call 703-569-5490.
High School Performance. Robinson Middle School presents "Peter Pan" at 7 p.m. at Robinson Secondary School, 5035 Sideburn Road, Fairfax. Tickets are $10 at door. Visit www.RobinsonDrama.org for more information.
<cal1>Saturday/Feb. 18
<cal2> CD release party. Join local bands Trip Lizard and Nuclears as they celebrate a CD release party for District Label at Chief Ikes Mambo Room, 1725 Columbia Road, Washington, D.C. CDs are available for $10-$12 or by the song for $.50 each. Visit www.districtrecords.com.
Family Movie. Enjoy a family movie starting at 10:30 a.m. at Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. Call to register 703-451-8055.
High School Theater. Lake Braddock students perform "Oklahoma," at 2:30 p.m. and 8 p.m., at Lake Braddock High School, 9200 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the door.
Performance. Many bands perform for Lara and Anna's birthday at TT Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. Call 703-591-9292 or e-mail ttreynoldsbar@yahoo.com for times and cost.
Family Film. A family film will be shown at 10:30 a.m. at Lorton Library, 9520 Richmond Highway, Lorton. Call for title. 703-339-7385.
Live Band. Niki Barr performs at approximately 10 p.m., at Fat Tuesdays, 10673 Braddock Road, Fairfax. $5 cover charge. Call 703-385-5717.
Live Music. Overkill performs with Prong, Eyes of Fire, MOAB and many more perform at 6:30 p.m., at Jaxx Night Club, 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield. $22 all ages. Call 703-569-5490.
Art Reception. "Of this Day" by Fairfax resident Bobbee Cardillo will have an opening reception from 6-8 p.m., at Center for the Arts Caton Merchant Family Gallery, 9419 Battle St., Manassas. Visit www.bobbeecardillo.com or call 703-330-2787. Exhibit runs through March 15.
High School Theater. Robinson Middle School presents "Peter Pan" on at 2 and 7 p.m. at Robinson Secondary School, 5035 Sideburn Road, Fairfax. Tickets are $10 at door. Visit www.RobinsonDrama.org for more information.
<cal1>Sunday/ Feb. 19
<cal2>Model Train Event. N Scale Model Trains will be running from 1-4 p.m., at the Fairfax Station Railroad Museum, 11200 Fairfax Station Road. The Northern Virginia NTRAK model train club will host their monthly display. Cost is $2 for adults and $1 for children 4 -10. Call 703-425-9225.
Theater Performance. Virginia Opera presents Mozart's "The Marriage of Figaro," at 2 p.m., at the Center for the Arts, George Mason University, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Tickets are $44-84, and are available at www.tickets.com or by calling 1-888-945-2468. Visit www.gmu.edu/cfa.
Contest. The Fairfax Symphony Orchestra will conduct the final round in this year's Dorothy Farnham Feuer Memorial String Competition at 2 p.m., at First Christian Church, 6165 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church. Free. No children under 8.
Play Cards. Play Texas Hold 'em Poker at TT Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. Call 703-591-9292 or e-mail ttreynoldsbar@yahoo.com for times and cost.
Mardi Gras. Shriner's Mardi Gras Bash takes place at Fat Tuesdays, 10673 Braddock Road, Fairfax. Call 703-385-5717 for times, performances and cost.
Localpalooza. Ghost of Martha, Jack Sing, Goodbye Writer and many other bands perform 2:15 p.m., at Jaxx Night Club, 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield. $10 all ages. Call 703-569-5940.
High School Theater. Robinson Middle School presents "Peter Pan" at 2 p.m. at Robinson Secondary School, 5035 Sideburn Road, Fairfax. Tickets are $10 at door. Visit www.RobinsonDrama.org for more information.
<cal1>Monday/Feb. 20
<cal2> Children’s Performance. Brooksie Wells presents musical fun from 10:30-11:30 a.m., at Old Town Hall, 3999 University Drive, Fairfax. Free. Call 703-352-ARTS or visit www.fairfaxarts.org.
Screenings. Residents in the Fairfax area can be screened for risks of strokes. Appointments begin at 9 a.m. at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 8922 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax. Screenings are fast, painless and low cost. A complete vascular package plus osteoporosis screening is $129. Call 1-800-697-9721 for an appointment.
Open Mic Night. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. at TT Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. Call 703-591-9292 or e-mail ttreynoldsbar@yahoo.com for cost.
<cal1>Tuesday/Feb. 21
<cal2>Dog Stories. Enjoy stories about canine stories starting at 10:30 a.m., at Lorton Library, 9520 Richmond Highway. Activities and a craft for children 2-5 with an adult. Call 703-339-7385.
Performance. New music showcase with Broken Blue Centerlight, Fistful of Fifties and Rana Mansour at TT Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. 18 and over. Call 703-591-9292 or e-mail ttreynoldsbar@yahoo.com for times and cost.
Book Discussion. Discuss Peter Duffy's new book about the Bielski Brothers at 11 a.m., at Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. 703-978-5600.
Time Travel Discussion. Discuss Audrey Niffenegger's "The Time Traveler's Wife" 7:30 p.m., at Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Call 703-978-5600.
Book Club. Discuss "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson 7:30 p.m. at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Adults. Call 703-644-7333.
Book Discussion. Discuss "Night" by Elie Wiesel 7:30 p.m., at Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. Call 703-293-6227. Adults.
<cal1>Wednesday/Feb. 22
<cal2>Fund Raiser. Hayfield Secondary School Student Council is having a fund-raiser from 5:30-8:30 p.m., at Silver Diner, 6592 Springfield Mall, Springfield. A portion of the sales will be donated to support the students’ activities at Hayfield. Call 703-924-1701.
Library Adventure. Listen to stories and make art starting at 10:30 a.m., at Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. Ages 2-5 with adult. Call to register 703-451-8055.
Acoustic Performance. Matt Waller and Andrew Gorski perform acoustically at TT Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. Call 703-591-9292 or e-mail ttreynoldsbar@yahoo.com for times. Free.
English Lessons. Adults can participate in an English conversation group at 10:15 a.m. and 7:30 p.m., at 6500 Landsdowne Center, Alexandria. Call 703-339-4610.
Writers Peer Review Group. Adults pursuing a career in writing can bring works in progress for a review session at 7 p.m., at Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Call 703-339-4610.
Live Band. David Andrew Smith performs at approximately 10 p.m., at Fat Tuesdays, 10673 Braddock Road, Fairfax. $1 cover charge. Call 703-385-5717.
<cal1>Thursday/Feb. 23
<cal2>Theater Performance. George Mason University Players Mainstage present James Joyce's "The Dead," 8 p.m. at TheaterSpace, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. $10 adults, $7 students and seniors tickets are available at www.tickets.com or by calling 1-888-945-2468. Visit www.gmu.edu/cfa.
Art Reception. David Evelyn, who has art studios in Fairfax, will discuss his artwork at an Artist Talk and Closing reception from 7-9 p.m. at the Atrium of the Goodwin House Bailey's Crossroads, 3440 S. Jefferson St., Falls Church. His exhibit runs Feb. 2-24. Visit www.goodwinhouse.org.
High School Theater. Lake Braddock students will perform "Oklahoma," at 7:30 p.m. at Lake Braddock High School. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the door.
Performance. Everyone but Pete performs at TT Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. Call 703-591-9292 or e-mail ttreynoldsbar@yahoo.com for times and cost.
Big and Little. Activities and stories for children ages 2-3 with adult. Starts at 1 p.m., at Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Call to register 703-339-4610.
Time for Twos. Stories and activities for children ages 2-3 years with adult. Starts at 10:15 a.m. and 11:15 a.m., at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Call to register 703-644-7333.
Band Performance. The Silent Critics perform at approximately 10 p.m., at Fat Tuesdays, 10673 Braddock Road, Fairfax. $3 cover charge. Call 703-385-5717.
Live Performance. Dark Tranquillity with The Devin Townsend Band, Cataclysmic Avatar and more perform at 6:30 p.m., at Jaxx Night Club, 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield. $16/advance, $18/door. Call 703-569-5490.
<cal1>Friday/Feb. 24
<cal2>Live Concert. The Old Town Hall Performance Series features The Federal Jazz Commission, at 8 p.m., at Old Town Hall, 3999 University Drive in Fairfax. Visit www.fairfaxarts.org or call 703-352-ARTS.
Event. Mardi Gras night, put on by the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce, presents Auction and Casino night from 7-11 p.m. at Hilton Springfield, 6550 Loisdale Road. Live and silent auctions, dancing, door prizes and other events. $55 per person advance purchase, $65 per person at the door. Call 703-866-3500.
Theater Performance. George Mason University Players Mainstage present James Joyce's "The Dead" at 8 p.m. at TheaterSpace, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. $10 adults, $7 students and seniors and are available at www.tickets.com or by calling 1-888-945-2468. Visit www.gmu.edu/cfa.
Photography. The Northern Virginia Alliance of Camera Clubs presents the fourth annual Meadowlark Nature photography expo at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens with DigiPixArt, Inc. of Fairfax, as one of the sponsors. All day. Tickets are $30. Register at www.MeadowlarkPhotoExpo.com.
Lecture and book signing. Gregg Easterbrook, author of "The Progress Paradox" will give a free lecture on "Selfish Reasons to Become a Better Person" starting at 7:30 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Fairfax, 2709 Hunter Mill Road, Oakton. Book will be available at the signing. Call 703-281-4230. Free child care with advance sign up.
High School Theater. Lake Braddock students will perform "Oklahoma," at 7:30 p.m. at Lake Braddock High School. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the door.
Fund-raiser. The Friends of Hidden Pond and Pohick Stream Valley are having a social and fund-raiser starting at 6 p.m., at Hidden Pond Nature Center, 8511 Greeley Blvd., Springfield. A movie will start at 7 p.m. All are welcome. Proceeds to benefit Hidden Pond Park. RSVP to fohpnc@yahoo.com.
Performance. Dreaming of Eden, Me vs. the Monster and Split perform at TT Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. Call 703-591-9292 or e-mail ttreynoldsbar@yahoo.com for times and cost.
Live Music. Jah Works performs at approximately 10 p.m., at Fat Tuesdays, 10673 Braddock Road, Fairfax. $5 cover charge. Call 703-385-5717.
Girls Night Out. Join The Sikes, Dreams in Fear and more perform 6:15 p.m., at Jaxx Night Club, 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield. $10. All ages. Call 703-569-5940.
<cal1>Saturday/Feb. 25
<cal2>Live Show. Meredith Monk performs "The Impermanence Project," at 8 p.m., at the Center for the Arts, George Mason University, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Tickets are $20-40, and are available at www.tickets.com or by calling 1-888-945-2468. Visit www.gmu.edu/cfa.
Theater Performance. George Mason University Players Mainstage present James Joyce's "The Dead" at 8 p.m. at TheaterSpace, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Tickets are $10 adults, $7 students and seniors available at www.tickets.com or by calling 1-888-945-2468. Visit www.gmu.edu/cfa.
Seminar. Linda O'Meara will demonstrate how to redesign a home using furniture already in possession, at Circa Home & Garden, 10435 North St., Old Town Fairfax. A discount will be offered to all seminar participants. Call for time and reservations 703-385-1195 or visit www.circahomeandgarden.com
Conference. Women who are thinking about returning to college or post-college education, can attend a seminar from 9 a.m.-noon at George Mason University's Hall, Fairfax. A range of topics will be discussed, including financial aid, turning work into credit and balancing work, school and family. Free. Pre-register at www.aauwva.org/branches/vienna.htm. Call 703-993-2896.
Nature Workshop. Find out more about animals that can predict weather starting at 10:15 a.m., at Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. All ages. Call to register 703-451-8055.
DIY Seminar. From 10 a.m.-12 p.m., experience a do-it yourself kitchen remodeling seminar at Reico Kitchen & Bath, 6790 Commercial Drive, Springfield. Brunch will be served. Learn about budgeting, working with a designer and what to expect during installation. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 800-Reico-11.
Performance. Downtown Singapore performs at 8 p.m., at The Space, 6632 Electronic Drive, Springfield.
Performance. Colouring Lessons and Nayas perform at TT Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. Call 703-591-9292 or e-mail ttreynoldsbar@yahoo.com for times and cost.
Live Band. The Nighthawks perform at approximately 10 p.m., at Fat Tuesdays, 10673 Braddock Road, Fairfax. $5 cover charge. Call 703-385-5717.
Localpalooza. Rise From Ruin, Another Born Without, Shallow Deep and many other bands perform 2:15 p.m., at Jaxx Night Club, 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield. $10 all ages. Call 703-569-5940.
Book Signing. Stevie Platt, who grew up in Fairfax, will be signing copies of his book "The Last Servant" starting at 1 p.m., at Borders Books & Music, 6701 Frontier Drive, Springfield. This is his second book. Call 703-924-4894.
Dance concert. Invitation to the Dance: A Symphonic Tribute is at 8 p.m. at Fairfax High School Auditorium, 3500 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax. Tickets are $10/adult and $5/student and senior. Call 703-757-0220 or e-mail info@fairfaxband.org or visit www.fairfaxband.org.
<cal1>Sunday/Feb. 26
<cal2>Theater Performance. George Mason University Players Mainstage present James Joyce's "The Dead" at 2 p.m. at TheaterSpace, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Tickets are $10 adults, $7 students and seniors available at www.tickets.com or by calling 1-888-945-2468. Visit www.gmu.edu/cfa.
Play Cards. Play Texas Hold 'em Poker at TT Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. Call 703-591-9292 or e-mail ttreynoldsbar@yahoo.com for times and cost.