To have community events listed, send to south@connectionnewspapers.com or call 703-917-6459 with questions. Deadline for calendar listings is two weeks prior to event.
<b>Thursday/May 7
</b>Movie on the Lawn: ‘He’s Just Not That Into You.’ 8 p.m. at the plaza in front of the McDiarmid Building, Annandale Campus, Northern Virginia Community College, 8333 Little River Turnpike, Annandale. Free. Cars without NOVA parking stickers must use the visitor parking garage for $1 per hour, cash only. 703-323-3484.
Let's See What's at the Sea. 10:30 a.m. at the City of Fairfax Regional Library, 10360 North St., Fairfax. Stories and activities. Age 3-5 with adult. 703-293-6227.
Bedtime Stories: Something's Fishy. 7 p.m. at the Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Stories and activities about fish. Pajamas optional. Age 3-6 with adult. 703-644-7333.
Kris Delmhorst and Drew Gibson, 8 p.m. at Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. $17. 703-255-1566 or jamminjava.com.
Chainsaw Baby. 10 p.m., Fat Tuesdays, University Mall, 10673 Braddock Road, Fairfax. Locals Only Radio and Main St. presents “Chainsaw Baby & The Process. $5/person. Call 703-385-5717.
<b>Friday/May 8
</b>“A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum,” 7:30 p.m. at Fairfax High School, 3501 Rebel Run, Fairfax. 703-219-2351 or www.fxplayers.org.
Il Divo, 7:30 p.m. at the Patriot Center, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Tickets $59.50-$129.50, available by Phonecharge at 703-573-SEAT or online at www.ticketmaster.com.
Magic, 10 p.m. at Fat Tuesdays, 10673 Braddock Road, Fairfax. 703-385-5717.
Walt Disney’s ‘Beauty and the Beast,’ 7 p.m. This brush-up rehearsal is for families with children with special needs. The Good Shepherd Players presents this production for all ages. Church of the Good Shepherd is located at 9350 Braddock Road, Burke. Tickets can be ordered online at www.goodshepherdplayers.com.
‘A Harmonizer on Broadway’ presented at 8 p.m. by the Alexandria Harmonizers Barbershop Chorus. Music from “West Side Story,” “Phantom of the Opera,” “Spamalot” and many others. Location is Annandale High School, 4700 Medford Drive, Annandale. Tickets from $15-$30 available by calling 703-910-4600 or at www.harmonizers.org.
Live Traditional Irish Music. 7:30 p.m., at The Auld Shebeen, 3971 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. 703-293-9600. www.theauldshebeenva.com.
Lunch Bunnies. 12 p.m. at the Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Bring lunch and listen to stories. Birth-5 with adult. 703-978-5600.
Meiko and Corey Chisel, 7 p.m., at Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. $12. 703-255-1566 or jamminjava.com.
Evenout Reunion Show with Numa, 8 p.m. at Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. $12. 703-255-1566 or jamminjava.com.
30th Anniversary Show. 10 p.m., Fat Tuesdays, University Mall, 10673 Braddock Road, Fairfax. Magic the Band will perform all night long. $5/person. Call 703-385-5717.
<b>Saturday/May 9
</b>“A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum,” 7:30 p.m. at Fairfax High School, 3501 Rebel Run, Fairfax. 703-219-2351 or www.fxplayers.org.
Bill Engvall and Frank Caliendo Comedy Show, 8 p.m. at the Patriot Center, 4500 University Drive, Fairfax. Tickets $49.50, through www.ticketmaster.com or 703-573-SEAT. Visit www.billengvall.com or www.frankcaliendo.com.
Dienamic, 10 p.m. at Fat Tuesdays, 10673 Braddock Road, Fairfax. 703-385-5717.
Celtic Music. Natalie MacMaster performs 8 p.m., at George Mason University’s Center for the Arts. A pre-performance discussion, free to ticket holders, begins 45 minutes prior to the performance on the Center’s Grand Tier III. Tickets are $44, $36, $22. Age12 and under, half price. Charge by phone at 888-945-2468 or visit www.tickets.com. The Center for the Arts is on the Fairfax campus of George Mason University at the intersection of Braddock Road and Route 123.
Walt Disney’s ‘Beauty and the Beast,’ 7:30 p.m. at the Church of the Good Shepherd, 9350 Braddock Road, Burke. www.goodshepherdplayers.com.
‘A Harmonizer on Broadway,’ 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. by the Alexandria Harmonizers Barbershop Chorus. Music from “West Side Story,” “Phantom of the Opera,” “Spamalot” and others. Location is Annandale High School, 4700 Medford Drive, Annandale. Tickets from $15-$30. 703-910-4600 or at www.harmonizers.org.
Live Traditional Irish Music. 7:30 p.m., at The Auld Shebeen, 3971 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. 703-293-9600. www.theauldshebeenva.com.
Remember Your Mother: flower pot and hat decorating for your mother. Ages 6 andup; registration required. 2 p.m., at Ratcliff-Allison House, 10386 Main St., Fairfax. 703-385-8414, www.fairfaxva.gov/museumvc.
Fairfax County Master Gardeners Association, Inc. Community Event. 10 a.m. at the City of Fairfax Regional Library, 10360 North St., Fairfax. Master Gardeners provide horticultural tips, information, techniques and advice to home gardeners. Adults. 703-293-6227.
Neighborhood Plant Clinic. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. The Fairfax County Master Gardeners Association gives tips and strategies. 703-978-5600.
Politicks and Echo Boom, 10:30 p.m. at Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. $10 in advance, $12 at the door. 703-255-1566 or jamminjava.com.
Permanent Ascent. 10 p.m., Fat Tuesdays, University Mall, 10673 Braddock Road, Fairfax. Permanent Ascent will perform with Shinguh and Soul Craft. $5/person. Call 703-385-5717.
<b>Sunday/May 10
</b>“A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum,” 2 p.m. at Fairfax High School, 3501 Rebel Run, Fairfax. 703-219-2351 or www.fxplayers.org.
Walt Disney’s ‘Beauty and the Beast,’ 2 p.m. at the Church of the Good Shepherd, 9350 Braddock Road, Burke. www.goodshepherdplayers.com.
Neighborhood Plant Clinic. 1 p.m. at the Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. The Fairfax County Master Gardeners Association gives tips and advice. Adults. 703-644-7333.
Night of the Living Shred with Joe Stump, 8 p.m. at Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. $15. 703-255-1566 or jamminjava.com.
<b>Monday/May 11
</b>Inova Blood Drive. 2 p.m. at the City of Fairfax Regional Library, 10360 North St., Fairfax. Photo ID required. Appointments preferred; call 1-866-256-6372. Adults. 703-293-6227.
Friends of the Library Meeting. 7 p.m. at the Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Join our Friends group for their monthly meeting. Adults. 703-978-5600.
Neighborhood Plant Clinic. 6 p.m. at the Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. The Fairfax County Master Gardeners Association gives tips and advice. Adults. 703-644-7333.
Open Mic Showcase hosted by Ron Goad, 7 p.m. at Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. 703-255-1566 or jamminjava.com.
<b>Tuesday/May 12
</b>Pub Quiz. 7:30 p.m., at The Auld Shebeen, 3971 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. 703-293-9600. www.theauldshebeenva.com.
Fairfax Bibliophiles Book Collecting Group. 7:15 p.m. at the City of Fairfax Regional Library, 10360 North St., Fairfax. 703-293-6227.
From Military Spouse to Mystery Author. 7:30 p.m. at the Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Local author Sara Rosett will talk about "Magnolias, Moonlight, and Murder." 703-978-5600.
Neighborhood Plant Clinic. 10 a.m. at the Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. The Fairfax County Master Gardeners Association gives tips and advice. Adults. 703-644-7333.
Book Discussion Group. 1 p.m. at the Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. “My Antonia” by Willa Cather. Adults. 703-644-7333.
Computer Tutoring. 3:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Burke Centre Library, 5935 Freds Oak Road, Burke. Get one-on-one help with computers, common software applications and navigating the Internet. Call to sign up. Adults. 703-249-1520.
Fastball “Little White Lies.” CD Release with Nate Ihara, 8 p.m. at Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. $15. 703-255-1566 or jamminjava.com.
<b>Wednesday/May 13
</b>Civil War Interpretive Center at Historic Blenheim, video presentation of interviews with longtime Fairfax residents, reception to follow. 7 p.m., at Historic Blenheim, 3610 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax. 703-591-0560. www.fairfaxva.gov/museumvc.
Teen Book Chat. 7:30 p.m. at the Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Mother-daughter book discussion group. Call branch to register and for book title. Age 12-16 with adult. 703-978-5600.
George Stanford, Shane Gamble and Charlie Duda, 7:30 p.m. at Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. $10 in advance, $12 at the door. 703-255-1566 or jamminjava.com.
<b>Thursday/May 14
</b>Darryl Davis, 8-10 p.m. at the Old Town Hall, 3999 University Drive, Fairfax. Complimentary swing lesson, 7:30 p.m. $10 per person. 703-424-1745 or www.headoverheelsdance.com.
New Providence Republican Women's Club Dinner, 6 p.m., at Vespucci's Italian Seafood Grill, 10579 Lee Highway, Fairfax. $35. Dinner will be a la buffet. Guest speaker is former congressman Tom Davis. For reservations, call 703 591-7368.
Chess Club. 3:30 p.m. at the Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Learn the rules and strategy; play the game. Age 6-12. 703-644-7333.
Terri Hendrix and Lloyd Maines, 8 p.m. at Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. $15. 703-255-1566 or jamminjava.com.
The Blackjack. 10 p.m., Fat Tuesdays, University Mall, 10673 Braddock Road, Fairfax. Locals Only Radio and Main St. Promotions presents The Blackjack and Panderosa.
<b>Friday/May 15
</b> Enter the Haggis and the Abrams Brothers, 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. $15. 703-255-1566 or jamminjava.com.
Twentysomthin, Fairgrounds, Graduation Party, 10 p.m. at Fat Tuesdays, 10673 Braddock Road, Fairfax. 703-385-5717.
Live Traditional Irish Music. 7:30 p.m., at The Auld Shebeen, 3971 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. 703-293-9600. www.theauldshebeenva.com.
Tribute to Maestro Luis Haza presented by the Virginia Chamber Orchestra. 8:15 p.m., at the Ernst Community Cultural Center, Northern Virginia Community College, 8333 Little River Turnpike, Annandale,. The concert will feature Mozart’s “Sinfonia Concertante in E-flat major” with Natasha Bogacheck, violin, and Zino Bogachek, viola; tribute by Robert Aubrey Davis. Seniors and groups, $12; adults, $18; advance purchase, seniors and groups, $10; adults, $15. All students admitted free. 703-758-0179. Complementary reception will follow. www.virginiachamberorchestra.org.
<b>Saturday/May 16
</b>Anamide, 10 p.m. at Fat Tuesdays, 10673 Braddock Road, Fairfax. 703-385-5717.
Train Show. HO and N-scale model trains will be running 12-5 p.m., in the community room and the caboose at the Fairfax Station Railroad Museum, 11200 Fairfax Station Road, Fairfax Station. $2/adults and $1/child. 703-425-9225. www.fairfax-station.org.
May Funfair. 9 a.m.-2 p.m., at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 6509 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Enjoy Moonbounces, games, food, music, silent auction, boutique and more. Proceeds benefit the Ministry for Tomorrow capital campaign. www.standrews.net or 703-455-2500.
Frog Chorus for National Frog Month. Learn how to identify frogs by sight and sound at 6:45-7:30 p.m., at Eakin Community Park on Prosperity Avenue in Fairfax. Participants, 4 and older, meet at the Prosperity Ave. parking lot and walk to the pond. Bring a and wear waterproof footwear. Prepaid reservations required. $5 per person. To reserve, call 703-941-1065.
Antique Car Show. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., at City Hall, 10455 Armstrong St., Fairfax. Presented by the NoVa Regional Group of the Early Ford V-8 Club, the Downtown Fairfax Coalition and the City of Fairfax. www.nvrg.org, 703-273-6097.
Live Traditional Irish Music. 7:30 p.m., at The Auld Shebeen, 3971 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. 703-293-9600. www.theauldshebeenva.com.
Fairfax County Master Gardeners Association, Inc. Community Event. 10 a.m. at the City of Fairfax Regional Library, 10360 North St., Fairfax. Master Gardeners provide horticultural tips, information, techniques and advice to home gardeners. Adults. 703-293-6227.
Neighborhood Plant Clinic. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. The Fairfax County Master Gardeners Association gives tips and strategies. 703-978-5600.
Murder in Movieland. 7 p.m. Burke Centre Library, 5935 Freds Oak Road, Burke. Meet colorful Hollywood characters, gather evidence and figure out whodunit. Adults. 703-249-1520.
Country Western Dance. Northern Virginia Country Western Dance Association smoke-free, alcohol-free dance at Luther Jackson Middle School, 3020 Gallows Road, Falls Church. Ooh Poo Pah Doo line dance lessons at 7:30 p.m., and No Shirt, No Shoes, No Problem couples specialty dance lessons at 8 p.m. Admission for NVCWDA members is $10, nonmembers $12, ages 16-20 with student ID $5. Snacks available. www.nvcwda.org or 703-860-4941.
<b>Sunday/May 17
</b>Asylum Street Spankers "Sausage Fest 2009." 8 p.m. at Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. $17. 703-255-1566 or jamminjava.com.
Train Show. HO and N-scale model trains will be running 1-4 p.m., in the community room and the caboose at the Fairfax Station Railroad Museum, 11200 Fairfax Station Road, Fairfax Station. $2/adults and $1/child. 703-425-9225. www.fairfax-station.org.
Abendmusik Concert. 4 p.m., in the Sanctuary at Fairfax Presbyterian Church, 10723 Main St. Fairfax. Music by the Sanctuary Choir, the Carol and Chapel Choirs, the Joyful Ringers handbell choir and the Instrumental Ensemble. 703-273-5300.
Neighborhood Plant Clinic. 1 p.m. at the Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. The Fairfax County Master Gardeners Association gives tips and advice. Adults. 703-644-7333.
The Rob Hornfeck Enterprise and Tribal Mind, 2 p.m. at Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. $8. 703-255-1566 or jamminjava.com.