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<b>Friday/June 3

</b>I Can Make a Mess Like Nobody’s Business, Into It Over It and Mansions at 6:30 p.m., followed by Future and Chris Collat Band at 10 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. www.jamminjava.com.

New Majority Comedy Tour Starring Gabriel Iglesias & Russell Peters. 8 p.m. George Mason University Patriot Center, 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax. With Lisa Lampanelli. Tickets $49.50-$75 through www.ticketmaster.com or 703-573-SEAT, 202-397-SEAT and 410-547-SEAT. www.patriotcenter.com.

Gilbert and Sullivan’s “H.M.S. Pinafore.” 8 p.m. Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts, 1624 Trap Road, Vienna. With the New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players. Tickets $8-$50. www.wolftrap.org.

<b>Saturday/June 4

</b>Skirmish at Fairfax Court House Reenactment and Living History Day. Historic Fairfax Courthouse, 4000 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. A reenactment of the first organized land engagement of the Civil War will occur from 1-2 p.m. west of the Courthouse grounds at the corner of North and Main Streets. After the skirmish reenactment meet the Cavalry and infantry reenactors at Historic Blenheim, 3610 Old Lee Highway, to talk about the reenactment, what it was like for soldiers in the 19th century, and explore the historic Blenheim Estate. Also at the Blenheim Estate will be the Virginia Historical Society panel exhibit, An American Turning Point: The Civil War in Virginia, from May 23 to June 6. Free. 703-591-0560.

Laura Cantrell at 7 p.m., followed by Mc Graves and Nikko at 10 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. www.jamminjava.com.

Barney Live in Concert: Birthday Bash! 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. George Mason University Patriot Center, 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax. Celebrate Barney’s birthday with more than 25 upbeat sing-along tunes. Tickets $20-$30, $45 Gold Circle Seats and $75 Dino Seats also available. 703-573-SEAT or www.barneylivetour.com.

Gilbert and Sullivan’s “H.M.S. Pinafore.” 8 p.m. Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts, 1624 Trap Road, Vienna. With the New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players. Tickets $8-$50. www.wolftrap.org.

<b>Sunday/June 5

</b>A Dance for Japan Relief. 1 p.m. George Mason University Harris Theater, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Kikuyuki Dancers of America, Inc. present Onoe style Japanese classical dance, a raffle and silent auction of Japanese textiles, arts, and crafts. All proceeds donated to the Japanese Red Cross Society. $40 general admission, $25 students, available at 888-945-2468 or www.japandance.org.

City of Fairfax Band. 7:30 p.m. Mason District Park, 6621 Columbia Pike, Annandale. A pops-style symphonic concert of light classical, Broadway, jazz, film, and marches. Weather permitting. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and a picnic basket. Free. 703-757-0220 or www.fairfaxband.org.

Rockshop Unleashed at 1:30 p.m., followed by Kurtis Parks and The Anthem, Brian Franke and Hathaway Brown at 8 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. www.jamminjava.com.

Wolf Trap’s 22nd Annual Louisiana Swamp Romp. 2 p.m. Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts, 1624 Trap Road, Vienna. With Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, Sonny Landreth, Geno Delafose & French Rockin’ Boogie, and Steve Riley & The Mamou Playboy. $25. www.wolftrap.org.

<b>Monday/June 6

</b>Access Royale, Burning Daylight, Naylor Court and Mission South. 7:30 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. www.jamminjava.com.

<b>Tuesday/June 7

</b>Hank and Cupcakes, HyeTension and Fives. 7:30 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. www.jamminjava.com.

Open House. Taschler Spine & Rehab, 5:30-7:30 p.m., at 10301 Democracy Lane, Suite 110, Fairfax. Chair message, outdoor barbecue, 40 door prizes from Fairfax businesses and goodie bags for first 100 attendees. RSVP at 703-293-3939.

<b>Wednesday/June 8

</b>Ian McLagan. 8 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. www.jamminjava.com.

<b>Thursday/June 9

</b>Ted Vigil: A Tribute to John Denver. 8 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. jamminjava.com.

Artists’ Reception. 7 p.m. City of Fairfax Old Town Hall, 3999 University Drive, Fairfax. With painters Lisa Church and Pam Pavord. www.FairfaxArtLeague.net.

<b>Friday/June 10

</b>Alte Kameraden. 7 p.m. Plaza Performances, Old Town Plaza, 3955 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. Gemütlichkeit festmusik. Weather permitting. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and a picnic basket. Free. 703-757-0220 or www.fairfaxband.org.

Marcy Playground and Shayka Boyz at 7 p.m., followed by Those Darlins and Natural Child at 10 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. www.jamminjava.com.

<b>Saturday/June 11

</b>Tree Dedication. 11:30 a.m. Burke Centre Library, 5935 Freds Oak Road, Burke. Celebrating the history of the Burke community. Mary Ann Jung as Clara Barton, balloon sculptures, historical interpreter Jon Vrana as Silas Burke and more. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/News/news1124.htm.

Natalie York and Rob & Maggie Ulmer at 7 p.m., followed by Fight The Lion, Cerca Trova and Playground Etiquette at 10 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. www.jamminjava.com.

<b>Sunday June 12

</b>Adopt-A-Lab Event. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Petco, 9230 Old Keene Mill Road, Burke. Lab Rescue has lots of labs of all colors and ages waiting for a home. www.lab-rescue.org.

Jonny (featuring Norman Blake of Teenage Fanclub and Euro’s Child of Gorky’s Zygotic Mynci) and Apex Manor. 8 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. www.jamminjava.com.

Civil War Living History Program. 2 p.m. Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center, 10209 Main St., Fairfax. Re-enactors will portray Virginia Gov. William “Extra Billy “ Smith and Lt. Col. Richard Ewell and explain their roles in the June 1, 1861 “Skirmish at Fairfax Court House.” Free. 703-385-8414.

<b>Monday/June 13

</b>The Duke Robillard Band. 7:30 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. www.jamminjava.com.

<b>Tuesday/June 14

</b>Matt Duke, Rosi Golan and Hope Waits. 7:30 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. www.jamminjava.com.

<b>Wednesday/June 15

</b>“Remembering Fairfax” Oral History Program. 7:30 p.m. Civil War Interpretive Center at Historic Blenheim, 3610 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax. A video presentation of oral history interviews with Fairfax residents Gladys Potterton, Etta Bowles-Strozier, Ellen Wigren, Lee Hubbard and Pat Rodio. Free. 703-385-8414.

Red Wanting Blue, Riley Etheridge, Jr. and Tiger Darrow. 8 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. www.jamminjava.com.

<b>Thursday/June 16

</b>Company of Thieves, Empires and Sleeper Agent. 8 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. www.jamminjava.com.

<b>Friday/June 17

</b>The Kennedys. 7 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. jamminjava.com.

Skatefest 2011. 2 p.m. Wakefield Skate Park, 8100 Braddock Road, Annandale. Presented by Fairfax Surf Shop and Wakefield Skate Park. Proceeds benefit the Children's National Medical Center in Washington, D.C. www.skatefestfairfax.com.

Fairfax Saxophone Quartet. 7:30 p.m. Plaza Performances, Old Town Plaza, 3955 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. Classic jazz. Weather permitting. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and a picnic basket. Free. 703-757-0220 or www.fairfaxband.org.

“Aladdin Jr.” 7:30 p.m. George Mason University Harris Theatre, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Performed by local fifth and sixth grade students. $10 adults, $5 age 13 and under. cfa.gmu.edu.

<b>Saturday/June 18

</b>Michelle Shocked: Roadworks 2011 Campfire Girl. 8 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. jamminjava.com.

31st Annual Spring Mosby’s Confederacy Bus Tour. 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Truro Rectory, 10520 Main St., Fairfax. Sponsored by the Stuart-Mosby Historical Society. With tour Leaders Don Hakenson, Gregg Dudding, Eric Buckland and Tom Evans. The bus will be leave the Truro Rectory to visit various Mosby sites in Loudoun County, Fauquier and Prince William Counties, including Mt. Zion Church, Middleburg, Markham, Warrenton, Warrenton Junction and Catlett Station. The tour will stop at a fast food restaurant for lunch. $65 members of the Stuart-Mosby Society, $75 non-members. 703-971-4984.

Supervisor John Cook’s Big Braddock BBQ. 3-6 p.m. Lake Accotink Park, 7500 Accotink Road, Springfield. Barbeque, children’s games, live music and more. 571-502-5292.

“Aladdin Jr.” 3 p.m. George Mason University Harris Theatre, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Performed by local fifth and sixth grade students. $10 adults, $5 age 13 and under. cfa.gmu.edu.

<Sunday/June 19

</b>Movie Premiere: “Mosby’s Combat Operations in Fairfax County.” 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. Cinema Arts Theatre, 9650 Main St., Fairfax. Captain John Singleton Mosby was given a small group of rangers from his former commander, Gen. J.E.B. Stuart, to conduct independent partisan operations into Northern Virginia. These rangers would eventually become the 43rd Battalion, Virginia Cavalry and would grow from nine to around 2,000 men. Local historians take you to forty-two locations in Fairfax County where "Mosby's Rangers" conducted combat operations and describe what happened at each. Through on-site video, hundreds of historical photos and an accompanying map, this documentary presents a visual history of the Civil War. DVDs of the movie, including a map of all the operations, will be available. Admission $8. www.cinemaartstheatre.com, 703 978-6991 or Chuck Mauro at 703-709-9539.

David Berkeley and Seth Glier. 7:30 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. www.jamminjava.com.

<b>Monday/June 20

</b>Andrew Belle with Trent Dabbs and Bobbie Allen. 8 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. www.jamminjava.com.

<b>Tuesday/June 21

</b>Eric Lindell and Cris Cab. 8 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. www.jamminjava.com.

<b>Wednesday/June 22

</b>Vanessa Carlton. 8 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. www.jamminjava.com.