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<b>Thursday/June 25
</b>Cox Movies Under the Moon. “Twilight.” Field opens at 6:30 p.m. and movie starts at 8:30 p.m. Free. Van Dyck Park, 3730 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax.
Picnic Time at the Farm. 10:30 a.m. at the Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Stories and activities about picnics and farm animals. Age 3-5 with adult. 703-644-7333.
The One Man Band. 2:30 p.m. at the City of Fairfax Regional Library, 10360 North St., Fairfax. Clap your hands and sing along as Peter McCory plays all your favorite instruments. All ages. 703-293-6227.
MidiEast presents Turn Off The Radio with DIA + FRAYZ. 8 p.m. At Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. $10. 703-255-1566 or www.jamminjava.com.
<b>Friday/June 26
</b>Cox Movies Under the Moon. “Boomerang Cartoons.” Field opens at 6:30 p.m. and movie starts at 8:30 p.m. Free. Van Dyck Park, 3730 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax.
Riverdance, 8 p.m. at the Filene Center. $20-$70. Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. 1-877-WOLFTRAP.
Spectacular Science. 10:30 a.m. at the Burke Centre Library, 5935 Freds Oak Road, Burke. Indoor fireworks, bubbling potions and more. Age 6-12. 703-249-1520.
Rocknoceros Family Happy Hour at 7 p.m. and John Eddie (full band) at 9:30 p.m. At Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. 703-255-1566 or www.jamminjava.com.
Some Assembly Required. 7:30 p.m., at Royal Lake Park, 5344 Gainsborough Drive, Fairfax.
<b>Saturday/June 27
</b>Cox Movies Under the Moon. “The Dark Knight.” Field opens at 6:30 p.m. and movie starts at 8:30 p.m. Free. Van Dyck Park, 3730 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax.
Riverdance, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. at the Filene Center. $20-$70. Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. 1-877-WOLFTRAP.
Neighborhood Plant Clinic. 10 a.m. at the Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. The Fairfax County Master Gardeners Association gives tips and strategies. Adults. 703-978-5600.
Remembering 1882. 3 p.m. at the Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. The traveling exhibit "Remembering 1882." 703-644-7333.
Fairfax County Master Gardeners Association, Inc. 10 a.m. at the City of Fairfax Regional Library, 10360 North St., Fairfax. 703-293-6227.
<b>Sunday/June 28
</b>Cox Movies Under the Moon. “Mamma Mia!” Field opens at 6:30 p.m. and movie starts at 8:30 p.m. Free. Van Dyck Park, 3730 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax.
Riverdance, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. at the Filene Center. $20-$70. Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. 1-877-WOLFTRAP.
Neighborhood Plant Clinic. 1 p.m. at the Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Adults. 703-644-7333.
Monkeys in the House. 2 p.m. at the Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Flap your arms, tap your feet and release your inner monkey with John Hadfield. Cosponsored by the Friends of the George Mason Regional Library. All ages. 703-644-7333.
Local Matinee with Bloodlines and Kid Architect at 2 p.m. and Tamarama, Rachel Goodrich and The JeanMarie at 7:30 p.m. At Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. 703-255-1566 or www.jamminjava.com.
<b>Monday/June 29
</b>Improvisation. 7 p.m. at the Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. A high-energy, creative workshop with Lois Walsh for actors and non- actors alike. Age 12-18. 703-978-5600.
Neighborhood Plant Clinic. 6 p.m. at the Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Adults. 703-644-7333.
Monkeys in the House. 10:30 a.m. at the City of Fairfax Regional Library, 10360 North St., Fairfax. Flap your arms, tap your feet and release your inner monkey with John Hadfield. All ages. 703-293-6227.
Open Mic Showcase hosted by Ron Goad. 7 p.m. At Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. 703-255-1566 or www.jamminjava.com.
<b>Tuesday/June 30
</b>Fairfax County Middle School Boys and Girls Leadership Conference, at George Mason University. Girls Conference from 8:45 a.m.-11:45 a.m., with speaker Keisha LaVett, seventh-grade English teacher and young adult literature author. Boys Conference from 12-3:30 p.m. with speaker Ron Lazor. Career and leadership development workshops include "What is a Systems Engineer?," "Becoming a Lawyer," "Pediatric Dentistry," "College Preparation and Admissions," "Dealing with Peer Pressure," and more. Contact Scott F. Phillips, 703-631-5510.
The Singing Weatherman. 2:30 p.m. at the Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Meteorologist Stormin’ Bob Swanson shares weather songs and science. Age 6-12. 703-978-5600.
Inova Blood Drive. 1:30-7:30 p.m. at the Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Photo ID required. Appointments preferred, call 1-866-256-6372. Adults. 703-644-7333.
Computer Tutoring. 3:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. at the Burke Centre Library, 5935 Freds Oak Road, Burke. One-on-one help with computers, common software applications and navigating the Internet. Adults. 703-249-1520.
Monkeys in the House. 7 p.m. at the Burke Centre Library, 5935 Freds Oak Road, Burke. Flap your arms, tap your feet and release your inner monkey with John Hadfield. All ages. 703-249-1520.
Tool, 8 p.m. at The George Mason University Patriot Center, 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax. Tickets are $69 and $59, available online at www.ticketmaster.com or via Phonecharge at 703-573-SEAT. 703-993-3000, www.toolband.com or www.patriotcenter.com.
<b>Wednesday/July 1
</b>The Guggenheim Grotto. 8 p.m. At Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. 703-255-1566 or www.jamminjava.com.
<b>Friday/July 3
</b>See-I, The Pocket Band, BobbyT and the Magical Voyagers. 8 p.m. At Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. 703-255-1566 or www.jamminjava.com.
Hot Society Orchestra of Washington. 7:30 p.m. Lake Accotink Park, 7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfield. 703-324-SHOW.
Mike Seeger. 7:30 p.m., at Royal Lake Park, 5344 Gainsborough Drive, Fairfax. 703-324-SHOW.
<b>Saturday/July 4
</b>Independence Day Parade. 10 a.m.-12 p.m., rain or shine, in City of Fairfax Historic District.
Fairfax Museum & Visitor Center Open House. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 10209 Main St., Fairfax.
Ratcliffe-Allison House Open. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., 10386 Main St., Fairfax.
Old-Fashioned Fireman's Day. 12:30 p.m. 4081 University Drive, Fairfax. Firefigher competition. Food, beverages and games.
Legato School Open House 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m, Chain Bridge Road and Judicial Drive, Fairfax. Come visit the last of Fairfax County’s one-room schoolhouses. First to eighth grade students of western Fairfax County students were taught from 1870 until 1930.
Evening Show and Fireworks. 7-10 p.m., at Fairfax High School, 3501 Rebel Run, Fairfax. Rain date: July 5 for fireworks only.
Banshee Fest - 4th of July Party with Drunken Banshees, The Menzingers, Murphy's Kids, Caleb Lionheart, Half Hearted Hero, Permanent Ascent and more. 2:30 p.m. At Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. 703-255-1566 or www.jamminjava.com.
<b>Sunday/July 5
</b>School Boy Humor, Select Start, Sing Me Insomnia, Braves and Bullets, The Automatics and Baigis. 6 p.m. At Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. 703-255-1566 or www.jamminjava.com.