To have community events listed free in the Connection, mail to 7913 Westpark Drive, McLean, VA 22102, e-mail Lea Mae Rice at lrice@connectionnewspapers.com or fax to 703-917-0991. Deadline is two weeks prior to the date of the event. Photos/artwork encouraged. Call 703-917-6459.
June
Dinner Theater. "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" runs until July 22 with buffet dinner at 6 p.m. at the Lazy Susan Dinner Theatre, Route 1 and Furnace Road in Lorton. For reservations and ticket information, call 703-550-7384 or 703-494-6311.
Bingo. Early bird games start at 7 p.m. and regular games are 8 p.m. every Sunday and Tuesday night at the at the Greater Springfield Volunteer Fire Department, 7011 Backlick Road, Springfield. Prizes $100-$1,000, all proceeds benefit the Greater Springfield Volunteer Fire Department. For more visit www.gsvfd.org.
Friday/June 1
Concert. Big Deal! performs with Jimbo Manion Band, Another Fiasco, Minx and others 7:30 p.m. at Jaxx Night Club, 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield. Doors 7 p.m. $10/advance, $12/door. Ages 21 and up. 703-569-5940.
Concert. Hit by Pitch performs 70's rock 8:30 p.m. at Kate's Irish Pub and Restaurant, 6131 Backlick Road, Springfield. For more call 703-866-1151.
Braddock Nights. Ruthie and the Wranglers plays rocking American roots music, 7:30 p.m. at Lake Accotink Park, 7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfield. Free. 703-324-7469.
Lee District Nights. Annapolis Bluegrass Coalition plays traditional and contemporary bluegrass laced with three part harmonies and bluesy solos, 7:30 at Kingstowne Towne Center, 5955 Kingstowne Blvd., Alexandria. Free. 703-324-7469.
Saturday/June 2
FSO Golden Anniversary. Cellist Zuill Bailey performs at the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra’s Golden Anniversary Concert 8 p.m. at George Mason University's Center for the Arts 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Free, pre-concert lecture 7 p.m. For tickets call 1-888-945-2468 or see tickets.com.
Springfield Days. Celebrate living in Springfield with a family festival and art show 10 a.m.-8 p.m. in Springfield Plaza and Paws on Parade (see below).
Movie Under the Stars shows "Over the Hedge" 8:45 p.m. in the Silver Diner parking lot at Springfield Mall. For more information and full schedule visit www.springfieldchamber.org.
Paws on Parade. Dogs take to the street as part of the Springfield Days Parade, meeting 9:30 a.m. at the staging area between Monticello and Hanover Avenues. Parade starts 10 a.m. and ends at Springfield Plaza. Dogs must be on-leash and costumes are encouraged. Register by calling Supervisor Dana Kauffman’s office at 703-971-6262 or Lake Accotink Park Monday-Friday at 703-569-0285.
Concert. Drowning Pool performs with Diecast and others 7:30 p.m. at Jaxx Night Club, 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield. Doors 7 p.m. $16/advance, $18/door. 703-569-5940.
Art Show. The Clifton Council for the Arts (CCA) hosts its first annual art show 1-5 p.m. at the Clifton Coffee Mill, on 7144 Main St., Clifton. Features local Clifton artists. Most artwork is for sale. For more see www.cliftonva.us.
Kayak Trip. The Northern Virginia Conservation Trust hosts a naturalist-guided kayak trip 9 a.m.-12 p.m. on Dyke Marsh in Alexandria. Equipment and instruction provided. $40/person. Registration is required: e-mail wbailey@nvct.org or call 703-354-5093 x25. More information available at www.nvct.org/adventure.cfm.
Concert. Hit by Pitch performs 70's rock 8:30 p.m. at Kate's Irish Pub and Restaurant, 6131 Backlick Road, Springfield. For more call 703-866-1151.
Sunday/June 3
Artist Palette. Artists turn their palettes into art at the 4th annual "Artist Palette" 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Workhouse Arts Center @ Lorton, 9601 Ox Road, Lorton. All entries will be raffled at 3 p.m. Raffle tickets are 3 for $5. Proceeds benefit the Lorton Arts Foundation Art in Education programs. For information call 703-495-0001.
Springfield Days. Celebrate living in Springfield with a family festival 11 a.m.-8 p.m. in Springfield Plaza. Cardboard Boat Regatta is 2 p.m. at Lake Accotink Park, 7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfield. $4 parking fee for regatta. To register for regatta and for full schedule visit www.springfieldchamber.org.
Concert. Necrophagist performs with other bands 2:30 p.m. at Jaxx Night Club, 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield. Doors 2 p.m. $22/advance, $25/door, $30 and up/VIP. 703-569-5940.
Architecture in the Afternoon. Explore the 18th-century architecture of George Mason's home 2 p.m. at Gunston Hall, 10709 Gunston Road, Mason Neck. Regular admission. 703-550-9220.
Tuesday/June 5
Concert. Brooke Yoder performs 7:30 p.m. at Kate's Irish Pub and Restaurant, 6131 Backlick Road, Springfield. For more call 703-866-1151.
Wednesday/June 6
Gallery Anniversary. The Artists’ Undertaking Gallery celebrates its 30th Anniversary 1-4 p.m. at the gallery, 309 Mill St., Occoquan. For more call 703-494-0584.
Concert. Brooke Yoder performs 7:30 p.m. at Kate's Irish Pub and Restaurant, 6131 Backlick Road, Springfield. For more call 703-866-1151.
Lee District Nights. Bill Kirchen performs roots rock 7:30 p.m. at Lee District Park Amphitheater, 6601 Telegraph Road, Franconia. Free. 703-324-7469.
Thursday/June 7
Concert. Brooke Yoder performs 7:30 p.m. at Kate's Irish Pub and Restaurant, 6131 Backlick Road, Springfield. For more call 703-866-1151.
Friday/June 8
Concert. Nelly Furtado performs as part of her Get Loose Tour 2007 8 p.m. at The George Mason University Patriot Center, 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax. $45, $35. For tickets visit Ticketmaster outlets, Patriot Center box office, www.ticketmaster.com, or 703-573-SEAT.
Celebrate Fairfax. Family fun, shopping and entertainment from Live, Smash Mouth, Little Big Town and Eddie from Ohio all day at the Fairfax County Government Center, 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax. Visit www.celebratefairfax.com.
Concert. A New Revolution and others perform 6:15 p.m. at Jaxx Night Club, 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield. Doors 6 p.m. $10/advance, $12/door. 703-569-5940.
Concert. Brooke Yoder performs 8:30 p.m. at Kate's Irish Pub and Restaurant, 6131 Backlick Road, Springfield. For more call 703-866-1151.
Braddock Nights. The United States Army Blues Jazz Ensemble performs jazz, 7:30 p.m. at Lake Accotink Park, 7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfield. Free. 703-324-7469.
Lee District Nights. The Fabulettes rekindle the great "Girl Group Sound" of the 1960's 7:30 at Kingstowne Towne Center, 5955 Kingstowne Blvd., Alexandria. Free. 703-324-7469.
Saturday/June 9
Celebrate Fairfax. Family fun, shopping and entertainment from Live, Smash Mouth, Little Big Town and Eddie from Ohio all day at the Fairfax County Government Center, 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax. Visit www.celebratefairfax.com.
Concert. Britny Fox performs with Enuf Z’nuff , Twist of Faite, Full Minute of Mercury and others 8 p.m. at Jaxx Night Club, 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield. Doors 7:30 p.m. $17/advance, $20/door. Ages 21 and up. 703-569-5940.
Concert. Brooke Yoder performs 8:30 p.m. at Kate's Irish Pub and Restaurant, 6131 Backlick Road, Springfield. For more call 703-866-1151.
Sunday/June 10
Celebrate Fairfax. Family fun, shopping and entertainment from Live, Smash Mouth, Little Big Town and Eddie from Ohio all day at the Fairfax County Government Center, 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax. Visit www.celebratefairfax.com.
Concert. Doro Pesch performs with Belladonna, Division, Highwire and Concrete Prophet 7 p.m. at Jaxx Night Club, 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield. Doors 6:30 p.m. $17/advance, $20/door. Ages 21 and up. 703-569-5940.
Fund Raiser Race. The 11th annual Capital One Celebrate Children & Youth 8K is 8 a.m. at the Fairfax County Government Center, 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax. Benefits Alternative House, offered in conjunction with Celebrate Fairfax! $22/advance, $27/day of race. For more information on registering see www.active.com.
Songs of Freedom. Learn about the lives of Gunston Hall's slaves 1-5:30 p.m. at Gunston Hall, 10709 Gunston Road, Mason Neck. The Shiloh Baptist Church Choir and the Alfred Street Baptist Church Male Chorus perform spiritual music 2:30 p.m. Crafts, cooking demonstrations, tours. Regular admission. 703-550-9220.
Summer Tour and Tea. Woodlawn Plantation offers a tea and tour of Woodlawn house 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. at the plantation, 9000 Richmond Highway, Alexandria. $25/tea plus Woodlawn tour, $30/tea plus Woodlawn-and Pope-Leighey tour. To reserve a spot call 703-780-4000 ext. 26327.
Tuesday/June 12
Concert. Don Cobert performs 7:30 p.m. at Kate's Irish Pub and Restaurant, 6131 Backlick Road, Springfield. For more call 703-866-1151.
Wednesday/June 13
Network Springfield. The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce Tradeshow is 11 a.m.-7:30 p.m. at the Waterford at Springfield, 6715 Commerce St., Springfield. Networking seminar 4-5:30 p.m., mixer 5:30-7:30 p.m. E-mail Jill McConnell for more at jill@eventsforeveryone.com.
Concert. Don Cobert performs 7:30 p.m. at Kate's Irish Pub and Restaurant, 6131 Backlick Road, Springfield. For more call 703-866-1151.
Thursday/June 14
Concert. Don Cobert performs 7:30 p.m. at Kate's Irish Pub and Restaurant, 6131 Backlick Road, Springfield. For more call 703-866-1151.
Friday/June 15
Theater Performance. HMS Productions presents a Coffee House and Theatre 7:30 p.m. at Harvester Presbyterian Church, 7800 Rolling Road, Springfield. Refreshments and a series of dramas and skits for everyday life, "Real Life ... Real Solutions," directed by Jeani Coleman. $6/adults, $5/students and seniors, $4/ages 6 and up. Call for tickets and reservations at 703-455-7800.
Concert. Hardcore Promotions presents Azrael, Against The Fall, The Automatics, Red is Glory, A Time to Mourn, Headache, and Mind of a Madman TIME at Jaxx Night Club, 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield. Doors 6 p.m. $10/advance, $12/door. 703-569-5940.
Concert. Don Cobert performs 8:30 p.m. at Kate's Irish Pub and Restaurant, 6131 Backlick Road, Springfield. For more call 703-866-1151.
Saturday/June 16
Theater Performance. HMS Productions presents a Coffee House and Theatre 7:30 p.m. at Harvester Presbyterian Church, 7800 Rolling Road, Springfield. Refreshments and a series of dramas and skits for everyday life, "Real Life ... Real Solutions," directed by Jeani Coleman. $6/adults, $5/students and seniors, $4/ages 6 and up. Call for tickets and reservations at 703-455-7800.
Theater Performance. A Stephen Sondheim revue, "You're Gonna Love Tomorrow," benefits Theater of the First Amendment 8 p.m. at The Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia, 8900 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax. $20. For tickets visit www.tickets.com or call 888-945-2468.
Concert. Headbang for the Highway presents Shizuku, Amicus, Adversary, Purgatory, Malig, By Demons Be Driven, and Distorted Self Image TIME at Jaxx Night Club, 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield. Doors 3 p.m. $10/advance, $12/door. 703-569-5940.
Kayak Trip. The Northern Virginia Conservation Trust hosts a naturalist-guided kayak trip 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at Pohick Bay in Lorton. Equipment and instruction provided. $40/person. Registration is required: e-mail wbailey@nvct.org or call 703-354-5093 x25. More information available at www.nvct.org/adventure.cfm.
Concert. Don Cobert performs 8:30 p.m. at Kate's Irish Pub and Restaurant, 6131 Backlick Road, Springfield. For more call 703-866-1151.
Sunday/June 17
Train Show. N Scale Model Trains run 1-4 p.m. at the Fairfax Station Railroad Museum, 11200 Fairfax Station Road, Fairfax. The Northern Virginia NTRAK model train club will host their monthly set-up. $2/adults, $1/ages 4-10. 703-425-9225.
Concert. Apex Forever presents the Sickest Kids, Farewell with Upper Class Trash, Sunset Shootout, and others TIME at Jaxx Night Club, 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield. Doors 4 p.m. $10/advance, $12/door. 703-569-5940.
Tuesday/June 19
Concert. Rocky Guttmann performs 7:30 p.m. at Kate's Irish Pub and Restaurant, 6131 Backlick Road, Springfield. For more call 703-866-1151.
Wednesday/June 22
Concert. Rocky Guttmann performs 7:30 p.m. at Kate's Irish Pub and Restaurant, 6131 Backlick Road, Springfield. For more call 703-866-1151.
Thursday/June 21
Concert. Rocky Guttmann performs 7:30 p.m. at Kate's Irish Pub and Restaurant, 6131 Backlick Road, Springfield. For more call 703-866-1151.
Friday/June 22
Concert. Rocky Guttmann performs 8:30 p.m. at Kate's Irish Pub and Restaurant, 6131 Backlick Road, Springfield. For more call 703-866-1151.
Saturday/June 23
Run for Leslie. Local students host a run/walk around Burke Lake 8-11 a.m. at Burke Lake Park, 7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Station. In honor of Leslie Sherman, West Springfield High School graduate who was killed at Virginia Tech in April, the run benefits a scholarship fund in Sherman’s name. For more call Justin Moore at 571-334-9004 or e-mail jmoor48@lsu.edu.
Concert. Funny Money performs with Baby Jyne, Vollmer, and Blue Sky Traffic TIME at Jaxx Night Club, 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield. Doors 7:30 p.m. Ages 21 and up. $12/advance, $14/door. 703-569-5940.
Concert. Rocky Guttmann performs 8:30 p.m. at Kate's Irish Pub and Restaurant, 6131 Backlick Road, Springfield. For more call 703-866-1151.