Wednesday/May 10
"Yes, Virginia —There Are Great Wines!" 7:30–9 p.m. at the McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave., Mclean. Wine seminar taught by Jane Hermansen, president of the Greater Washington Wine School, LLC. Tickets: $45, $40 McLean district residents. 703-790-0123 or www.mcleancenter.org.
Open Mic Night. 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. at Jimmy's Old Town Tavern, 697 Spring St., Herndon. Acoustic performers should be present before 9 p.m. to sign up. Bands follow the acoustic performers. Bands must sign up in advance. 703-435-JIMS or www.jimmystavern.com.
Last Train Home. Americana. 7:30 p.m. at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, 9750 Meadowlark Gardens Court, Vienna. Tickets: $18. 703-352-5900 or www.NVRPA.org.
Drugstore Cowboys, Lemonface, and The Effects. Pop/Rock. 8 p.m. at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave., Vienna. Tickets: $8. 703-255-1566 or www.jamminjava.com.
Thursday/May 11
Online Shopping Seminar. 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the Reston Community Center, Hunters Woods. Learn how to avoid the hassles of online shopping. Targeted to seniors. Register in person or by faxing a registration form to 703-476-2488. Call 703-476-4500 or visit www.restoncommunitycenter.com.
Intermediate Sushi Class. 6-7 p.m. at Obi Sushi, Reston Town Center. Learn to make sushi with a Japanese sushi chef. Cost is $30 per person. Adults only. 703-766-SUSHI.
The Ball State University Chamber Choir. Trinity United Methodist Church, 1205 Dolley Madison Boulevard, McLean. 703-356-3312.
The Rocket Summer, Paramore. Pop/Rock. 7:30 p.m. at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave., Vienna. Tickets: $12. 703-255-1566 or www.jamminjava.com.
Friday/May 12
"Run for Your Wife." 8 p.m. at the Reston Community Center Stage, 2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston. Presented by The Reston Community Players. 703-476-4500 or www.restonplayers.org.
Open Mic Night. Multi-cultural open mic night at Shahi Kabob House, 724 Pine St., Herndon. 704-796-0110.
Friday Night Live. 6:30-10:30 p.m. behind the Municipal Center, Herndon. 80's Retro band The Reflex performs. No admission. Visit www.herndonrocks.com.
The Master Singers of Virginia. 8 p.m. at St. Francis Episcopal Church, 9220 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. 28-member a capella ensemble presents a spring concert featuring secular music from living composers around the world. Concert preceded by a lecture at 7:15 p.m. Tickets: $12 adults, $9 students/seniors. 703-655-7809 or www.msva.org.
Ember Swift and Natalia Zukerman. Pop/Rock. 7 p.m. at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave., Vienna. Tickets: $10. 703-255-1566 or www.jamminjava.com.
Jumpin' Jupiter, Fire-Dean and the Secret Agents. Rock. 9:30 p.m. at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave., Vienna. Tickets: $10. 703-255-1566 or www.jamminjava.com.
Ted Garber. 9 p.m. The Old Brogue, 760C Walker Road, Great Falls. 703-759-3309.
Saturday/May 13
Farmers’ Market. 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Get fresh-cut flowers for Mothers Day. Market is in the parking lot behind Vienna Town Hall, 127 Center St., Vienna.
Sheep and Wool Day. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Frying Pan Farm Park, 2709 West Ox Road, Herndon. This is great family fun and only $3 per person. Demonstrations include sheep crafts, sheep games, breed exhibits, spinning, wool demos, sheep shearing and wool carding. 703-437-9101.
5k Run Benefit. 9 a.m. The National Ovarian Cancer Coalition will host its 5k/1mile "Run/Walk for the Whisper" 2006 at Reston Town Center. The event will begin at President's St. and end at Mercury Fountain. Funds raised will benefit the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition’s Awareness and Education Efforts in the local area. 703-391-1490, or www.ovarianwhisperwalk.kintera.org.
Bicycle Safety Rodeo. 1-4 p.m. The Reston Association, State Farm Insurance, Fairfax County Police Bike Team and the Reston Bike Club are hosting their 11th Annual Bicycle Safety Rodeo for kids ages 5 –12 years. Kids will earn their bicyclist license and have a chance to win great door prizes. 703-435-6577 or email Ashleigh@reston.org
Town Center Event. 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. To celebrate the book release of "Reston Town Center: A Downtown for the 21st Century," KSI and Academy Press will be hosting a public event at the Reston Town Center, featuring an architectural scavenger hunt of the town center, visits from Miss Virginia and Miss DC and book signings.
Daddy/Daughter Prom. 5-9:30 p.m. A Daddy and Daughter Prom will be held at the McLean Community Center to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Young ladies, ages 10 and under and their fathers (stepfathers, grandfathers, uncles or honorary dads) are invited to attend this fun filled “fancy dress” event. The theme for the Daddy/Daughter Dance is “An Enchanted Evening.” Admission: $50 per dad and date and $10 per extra daughter. 202-210-3812 or DadDaughterProm@aol.com.
"Run for Your Wife." 8 p.m. at the Reston Community Center Stage, 2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston. Presented by The Reston Community Players. 703-476-4500 or www.restonplayers.org.
"Tellin' On The Down Beat: A Program Of Storytelling And Jazz." 3 p.m. Charlotte Blake Alston is a modern-day griot — the holder of stories who passes her wisdom from one generation to another. Join her and her brother, renowned jazz violinist John Blake, Jr., at The Reston Community Center's CenterStage. This show is suitable for all ages. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for youth/seniors, reserved seating. 703 476 4500.
Art Exhibit Opening. 6–8 p.m. The solo exhibition by local artist J.T. Kirkland, "Framed," opens at the Greater Reston Arts Center, 12001 Market St., Suite 103, Reston. There will be a reception for the artist. The exhibition runs until June 16. 703-471-9242.
Art Workshop. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. Come to the Children's Art Workshops with Pat Macintyre at the Reston Museum,1639 Washington Plaza at Lake Anne Village Center. Make-and-take projects themed for the seasons. 703-709-7700 or www.restonmuseum.org.
The Boohers. Bluegrass. 7:30 p.m. From Johnson City, TN, the Boohers are a nationally touring band.who have been selected to be a showcase band at the 2006 meeting of the International Bluegrass Music Association. Admission: $12. Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 1090 Sterling Road, Herndon.
Milkshake. Children's Music. 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Jammin' Java presents children's music by at Tickets: $15. 227 Maple Ave., Vienna. 703-255-1566 or www.jamminjava.com.
Mamapalooza 2006. 3-7 p.m. Jammin' Java features local rock-n-roll moms. Tickets: $10. 227 Maple Ave., Vienna. 703-255-1566 or www.jamminjava.com.
Face the Fish. Rock Music. 8:30 p.m. Tickets: $10. Jammin Java, 227 Maple Ave., Vienna. 703-255-1566 or www.jamminjava.com.
Ted Garber. 9 p.m. The Old Brogue, 760C Walker Road, Great Falls. 703-759-3309.
Sunday/May 14
"Run for Your Wife." 8 p.m. The Reston Community Center Stage, 2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston. Presented by The Reston Community Players. 703-476-4500 or www.restonplayers.org.
Army Strings Chamber Ensemble. 3 p.m. The Army Strings Chamber Ensemble performs at the Alden Theatre of the McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library.
Mother's Day Concert. 4 p.m. For mother's day, enjoy the music of Mad Agnes at the Church of the Good Shepherd, 2351 Hunter Mill Road, Vienna. The concert and an ice cream social are free and open to the public. Donations are welcome to help support the community Lakota Mission Team that will be traveling this summer to the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota. 703-281-3987 or www.GoodShepherdVA.com.
Unknown Hinson. Rock. 8 p.m. Unknown Hinson performs at at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave., Vienna. Tickets: $10. 703-255-1566 or www.jamminjava.com.
Monday/May 15
Golf Classic. Shotgun start at 1 p.m. Vienna Youth Lacrosse hosts a Golf Classic at International C.C., 13200 Lee Jackson Memorial Highway, Fairfax. Registration starts at noon. $160 per player; $600 per foursome; sponsorships available. Proceeds go to help fund the new coach training initiative. 703-715-8778 or www.viennalacrosse.org.
Open Mic. 7-10 p.m. Open Mic hosted by David Cotton at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave., Vienna. 703-255-1566 or www.jamminjava.com.
Tuesday/May 16
Arts Benefit. 7-9 p.m. Lisa Collis, former First Lady of Virginia and wife of Gov. Mark Warner, will be guest of honor at the McLean Project for the Arts Spring Benefit. The benefit will be held at Salona. The event raises funds to support MPA programs which include exhibitions, art classes and workshops. 703-790-1953.
Open Mic Night. The Tortilla Factory Restaurant, 746 Elden St., Herndon, in partnership with the Herndon-Reston Folk Club, sponsors an open-mike night. Anyone may sign up to play song in the folk music tradition. Call the club for additional information at 703-689-0444.
Wednesday/May 17
Book Discussion Group. 7:30 p.m. Topic is "The Ladies Auxiliary," by Tova Mirvis. At the Vienna Presbyterian Church, 124 Park St., N.E., Vienna. 703-273-4113.
Open Mic Night. 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Artists perform from at Jimmy's Old Town Tavern, 697 Spring St., Herndon. Acoustic performers should be present before 9 p.m. to sign up. Bands follow the acoustic performers. Bands must sign up in advance by calling 703-435-JIMS. www.jimmystavern.com.
Thursday/May 18
Nutrition Discussion. 7:30 p.m. Guest speaker Elizabeth Holm DrPH RD from the Virginia Dietetic Association will discuss diet and nutrition in the treatment of ADHD in Madison High School's library, 2500 James Madison Drive, Vienna. Sponsored by NOVA CHADD. 703-641-5451 or www.novachadd.com.
“Jesus Christ Superstar.” 7:30 p.m. The musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice will be performed by McLean High School Opera Scenes . The musical chronicles the last seven days in the life of Jesus of Nazareth as seen through the eyes of his disciple, Judas Iscariot. Tickets: $10 for adults and $8 for students. 703-714-5816.
The Airmen of Note. 7 p.m. at Madison High School, 2500 James Madison Drive, Vienna. The premiere jazz band of the U.S. Air Force, will highlight Madison High School's Jazz Night.
Friday/May 19
Bike to Work Day. 6:30-9 a.m. Celebrate Bike to Work Day at the Reston Town Center. Each year since 2002, cyclists have gathered at the Equity Office Pavilion for a free breakfast, a free t-shirt and water bottle, raffles of bike-related prizes and bicycling information tables. Hunter Mill Supervisor Cathy Hudgins will greet the riders at 8 a.m. Visit www.waba.org.
Fashion Show. 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. St. Catherine of Siena Women’s Association in Great Falls will host its annual spring fashion show “Step into Spring,” at River Bend Golf and Country Club. Ticket donations are $35 per person. 703-433-0864.
"Run for Your Wife." 8 p.m. at the Reston Community Center Stage, 2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston. Presented by The Reston Community Players. 703-476-4500 or www.restonplayers.org.
“Jesus Christ Superstar.” 7:30 p.m. The musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice will be performed by McLean High School Opera Scenes . The musical chronicles the last seven days in the life of Jesus of Nazareth as seen through the eyes of his disciple, Judas Iscariot. Tickets: $10 for adults and $8 for students. 703-714-5816.
"Turn the Beat Around." 7:30-9:30 p.m. The Happy Feet Cloggers, an adult clogging and tap dance group present "Turn the Beat Around," a dance revue. The program will include routines to pop, disco, oldies, Irish, bluegrass and country-western music. At Oakton Elementary School, 3000 Chain Bridge Road. Tickets: $5 for adults. Children 12 and under admitted free. 703-263-7934 or www.happyfeetcloggers.org.
Choral Concert. 7 p.m. The Central Lancaster County Homeschool Touring Choir, a 24-voice group of 7th-12th grade students, will present a concert of sacred, classical and traditional choral arrangements. The concert will be held at in the Great Hall at Vienna Presbyterian Church. Admission is free.
Open Mic Night. See an eclectic showcase of talent at the multi-cultural open mic night held at Shahi Kabob House, 724 Pine St., Herndon. Call 704-796-0110.
Friday Night Live. 6:30-10:30 p.m. Come out to the 12th season of Friday Night Live! from behind the Municipal Center, Herndon. The band Drop Dead Sexy will perform. No admission charge. Food and beverages available for purchase. Visit www.herndonrocks.com.
Flying Cows of Ventry. 9 p.m. The Old Brogue, 760C Walker Road, Great Falls. 703-759-3309.
Saturday/May 20
Farmers’ Market. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. Fresh local strawberries are ready. Market is in the parking lot behind Vienna Town Hall, 127 Center St., Vienna.
Book Signing. 2 p.m. at Barnes and Noble, 7851 Tysons Corner Center. Author discussion and signing with Mary Lee Malcolm, author of “Silent Lies."
Atlantic City Trip. 6 a.m.-11 p.m. The Reston Community Center's trip to Atlantic City, NJ. On this trip, participants will spend most of their time on their own, playing at Atlantic City's many grand casinos, enjoying live entertainment and gourmet restaurants, walking the scenic boardwalk or just lounging on the beach. The trip fee of $25 for people who live or work in Small Tax District #5 and $40 for all others includes roundtrip bus transportation, the Tropicana coin rebate, and a trip chaperone. This trip is intended for people age 21 and older. Register in person or by faxing a registration form to 703-476-2488. Contact the Reston Community Center at 703-476-4500 or visit www.restoncommunitycenter.com.
Spring Fair. 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. The Claude Moore Colonial Farm, 6310 Georgetown Pike, McLean. Stroll living history museum grounds. See farm family and community members in character and costume. Adults $5; Children 3-12, Senior Citizens $2.50. Visit www.1771.org for a free
Market Fair pass. Weather permitting. 703-903-9330.
“Pop to Patriotism.” 6 to 9 p.m. Peter Max will bring his “Pop to Patriotism” art show to Tysons Galleria in McLean. His appearances are open to the public and his artwork will be available for acquisition. Visit www.petermax.com.
"Run for Your Wife." 8 p.m. at the Reston Community Center Stage, 2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston. Presented by The Reston Community Players. 703-476-4500 or www.restonplayers.org.
Art Workshop. 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Come to the Children's Art Workshops with Pat Macintyre at the Reston Museum,1639 Washington Plaza at Lake Anne Village Center. Make-and-take projects themed for the seasons. 703-709-7700 or www.restonmuseum.org.
Fine Arts Festival. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Experience the 15th annual Northern Virginia Fine Arts Festival at the Reston Town Center Pavilion. More than 180 of the nation's fine artists will display their paintings, sculpture, fine craft and jewelry for purchase. Plenty to see, hear, taste and do with musical performances, festive foods, artist demonstrations, a Children’s Art Tent and more. Presented by the Greater Reston Arts Center (GRACE). 703-471-9242 or www.restonarts.org.
Ballroom Dancing. 9 p.m.-12 a.m. Ballroom Dancing with the Big Band sound of Colvin Run Dance Band. Colvin Run School Hosue, 10201 Colvin Run Road, Great Falls. $12 per person. No Dance Lessons. 703-430-6557.
Voce Chamber Singers. 8 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Fairfax, 2709 Hunter Mill Road, Oakton. Under the direction of Dr. Kenneth Nafziger they will present Gilbert and Sullivan's Trial by Jury and Peter Schickele's, a.k.a. P.D.Q. Bach, Liebeslieder Polkas. Advance admission is $18 for adults, $13 for seniors and $5 for students — $20 adults, $15 seniors and $7 students at the door. 703-277-7772 or VoceVA@hotmail.com.
"The Art of American Song." 6 and 8 p.m. The Reston Chorale presents "The Art of American Song." This concert celebrates the music of some of America's most renowned composers. Performances at the Reston Community Center, 2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston. Tickets: $20 for general, $15 for seniors and youth. 703-476-1111 or www.restonchorale.org.
Flying Cows of Ventry. 9 p.m. The Old Brogue, 760C Walker Road, Great Falls. 703-759-3309.
Sunday/May 21
Ladies' Day Out. 1-4 p.m. As Herndon gets ready for the annual Relay for Life — June 10 at Herndon High School — local women have the opportunity to attend a Ladies' Day Out as a Relay for Life fundraiser. Featured options for attendees will include foot spas, aromatherapy, makeovers, microdermabrasion and more. Event held at the Hiddenbrook Clubhouse, 1508A Saddlers Wells Dr, Herndon. 703-766-0294 or www.wahmfest.org/relayforlife.
Spring Fair. 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. The Claude Moore Colonial Farm, 6310 Georgetown Pike, McLean. Stroll living history museum grounds. See farm family and community members in character and costume. Adults $5; Children 3-12, Senior Citizens $2.50. Visit www.1771.org for a free
Market Fair pass. Weather permitting. 703-903-9330.
Fine Arts Festival. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Experience the 15th annual Northern Virginia Fine Arts Festival at the Reston Town Center Pavilion. More than 180 of the nation's fine artists will display their paintings, sculpture, fine craft and jewelry for purchase. Plenty to see, hear, taste and do with musical performances, festive foods, artist demonstrations, a Children’s Art Tent and more. Presented by the Greater Reston Arts Center (GRACE). 703-471-9242 or www.restonarts.org.
Orchestra Concert. 4 p.m. The Reston Community Center's Spring Finale concert will take place at the RCC Hunter's Woods. South Lakes High School senior, Eric Perreault will perform Lalo’s Concerto for Cello and Orchestra. Maestro Dingwall Fleary, Music Director of the RCO, will additionally conduct Britten’s Simple Symphony for Strings and Gounod’s Petite Symphony for Nine Winds. Admission is free. Visit www.restonchamberorchestra.org.
Mill Run Dulcimer Band. 2-4 p. m. At Colvin Run Historical Site, 10017 Colvin Run Road, Great Falls. 703-759-2771.
Tuesday/May 23
Art Exhibit Reception. 7:30-9 p.m. at the Frame Factory, 212 Dominion Road, Vienna. W.T. Woodson High School's Advanced Placement Studio Art class will show 13 talented art students who have been studying under the direction of teacher Jayne Matricardi-Burke. 703-371-6736
Open Mic Night. The Tortilla Factory Restaurant, 746 Elden St., Herndon, in partnership with the Herndon-Reston Folk Club, sponsors an open-mike night. Anyone may sign up to play song in the folk music tradition. Call the club for additional information at 703-689-0444.
Wednesday/May 24
Senior Movie Day. 10 a.m. Enjoy the RA's "Meet Me at the Movies - Senior Movie Day" at the Reston Multiplex Cinema, Reston Town Center. The featured movie is Monster In Law and is free to those 55 or older. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. Call 703-435-6530.
Reston on Film. 7 p.m. "Reston – Past, Present, and Future" on film at the Reston Museum, 1639 Washington Plaza at Lake Anne Village Center. A presentation by Steve Resz, who will talk about the making of his brand new film about Reston. The DVD will be for sale at Reston Museum. Visit www.restonmuseum.org.
Fundraising Youth Dinner. 6-7:30 p.m. Bonefish Grill in Fairfax is sponsoring this third annual dinner with all proceeds going to support the church’s youth program and the youth’s summer TEAMeffort mission trip to work with migrant families in Florida. Held at the Church of the Good Shepherd, a United Methodist church located at 2351 Hunter Mill Road., Vienna. Tickets: $15 for adults; $10 for children ages 3 to 10. Children under 2 will be admitted free. 703-281-3987 or www.GoodShepherdVA.com.
Open Mic Night. 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Artists perform at Jimmy's Old Town Tavern, 697 Spring St., Herndon. Acoustic performers should be present before 9 p.m. to sign up. Bands follow the acoustic performers. Bands must sign up in advance by calling 703-435-JIMS. Visit www.jimmystavern.com.
Robbie Schaeffer. Americana. 7:30 p.m. Robbie Schaeffer, from the band Eddie From Ohio, performs in the Atrium at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, 9750 Meadowlark Gardens Court, Vienna. Tickets: $15 in advance and $18 at the door. Advance reservations strongly encouraged. 703-352-5900.
Thursday/May 25
Advanced Sushi Class. 6-7 p.m. Learn to make sushi with a Japanese sushi chef at Obi Sushi, Reston Town Center. Take home what you make; all materials provided. Cost is $30 per person, or ask about packages which include 4 class levels. Limited classroom, adults only. 703-766-SUSHI.
Friday/May 26
Open Mic Night. See an eclectic showcase of talent at the multi-cultural open mic night held at Shahi Kabob House, 724 Pine St., Herndon. Call 704-796-0110.
Friday Night Live. 6:30-10:30 p.m. Come out to the 12th season of Friday Night Live! behind the Municipal Center, Herndon. Reggae band Black Sheep will perform. No admission charge. Food and beverages available for purchase. To learn more, visit www.herndonrocks.com.
The Pocket Band. 9 p.m. The Old Brogue, 760C Walker Road, Great Falls. 703-759-3309.
Saturday/May 27
Farmers’ Market. 8 a.m.–12 p.m.. Seasonal produce and other fresh goods. Market is in the parking lot behind Vienna Town Hall, 127 Center St., Vienna.
The Pocket Band. 9 p.m. The Old Brogue, 760C Walker Road, Great Falls. 703-759-3309.
Sunday/May 28
Young Soloists Recital. 3 p.m. Alden Theatre of the McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library.
Wednesday/May 31
FBI Lecture. 7 p.m. FBI Special Agent Debra LaPrevotte will be at Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Ave., E., Vienna, to talk about her experiences, including a stint at the Human Remains Recovery School in Tennessee, also known as the "Body Farm." Free. 703-938-0405.