Weekly Entertainment (Reston/Herndon)
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Weekly Entertainment (Reston/Herndon)

June 15-22.

Friday/June 15

"Flowers for Algernon." 8 p.m. Industrial Strength Theatre, 269 Sunset Park Drive, Herndon. After experimental surgery to dramatically increase his IQ, a man’s life is changed forever. $20. www.eldenstreetplayers.org.

Riverdance. 8 p.m. Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna. Final performances. www.riverdance.com or www.wolftrap.org.

Taste of Reston 2012 and Carnival. 3-11 p.m. Market St. Reston. Restaurant samples, community vendors, cooking demonstrations and wine pairings, carnival rides, live entertainment on four stages and a Family Fun Zone. Sponsored by the Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce. 703-707-9045 or communications@restonchamber.org.

"Fake" by Jim Gordon. 8 p.m. CenterStage Theatre, Reston Community Center, 2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston. Reston Community Players in their first fully-staged New Play Project production, about secrets and scandals in the world of high-priced art. $12-20. 703-476-4500 or www.restonplayers.org.

Saturday/June 16

"Flowers for Algernon." 8 p.m. Industrial Strength Theatre, 269 Sunset Park Drive, Herndon. After experimental surgery to dramatically increase his IQ, a man’s life is changed forever. $20. www.eldenstreetplayers.org.

"Fairy Tale Courtroom" by Dana Proulx. 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Industrial Strength Theatre, 269 Sunset Park Drive, Herndon. The audience is the judge and jury for the Wolf and the Witch in this interactive comedy. $8. www.eldenstreetplayers.org.

Riverdance. 8 p.m. Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna. Final performances. www.riverdance.com or www.wolftrap.org.

Rocknoceros. 10 a.m. Lake Fairfax Park Amphitheater, 1400 Lake Fairfax Drive, Reston. Children’s music featuring Boogie Bennie, Coach Cotton and Williebob. Free. 703-324-7469.

Taste of Reston 2012 and Carnival. 12-11 p.m. Market St. Reston. Restaurant samples, community vendors, cooking demonstrations and wine pairings, carnival rides, live entertainment on four stages and a Family Fun Zone. Sponsored by the Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce. 703-707-9045 or communications@restonchamber.org.

Master Gardeners Plant Clinic. 10 a.m. Oakton Library, 10304 Lynnhaven Place, Oakton. Experts available to answer gardening questions. Adults. 703-242-4020.

"Fake" by Jim Gordon. 8 p.m. CenterStage Theatre, Reston Community Center, 2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston. Reston Community Players in their first fully-staged New Play Project production, about secrets and scandals in the world of high-priced art. $12-20. 703-476-4500 or www.restonplayers.org.

Fishing with Fathers. 10:30 a.m. Walker Nature Center, 11450 Glade Drive, Reston. Fish at Lake Audubon. Learn fish facts, fishing basics and practice casting. Rods and bait provided. $5-$8. All ages. Under 12 must be accompanied by adult. Reservations required by June 13. Reserve at 703-476-9689 or naturecenter@reston.org.

Sunday/June 17

Father's Day Concert. 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. ArtSpace Herndon, 750 Center St., Herndon. The Al Robertson Quintet featuring Mauricio Salguero on sax/clarinet presents caribbean jazz, afro cuban, bossa nova and latin rhythms. $18-$27. Complimentary Sangria and Salsa Bar. www.brownpapertickets.com/event/249349

"Flowers for Algernon." 3 p.m. Industrial Strength Theatre, 269 Sunset Park Drive, Herndon. After experimental surgery to dramatically increase his IQ, a man’s life is changed forever. $20. www.eldenstreetplayers.org.

"Fairy Tale Courtroom" by Dana Proulx. 12 p.m. Industrial Strength Theatre, 269 Sunset Park Drive, Herndon. The audience is the judge and jury for the Wolf and the Witch in this interactive comedy. $8. www.eldenstreetplayers.org.

Riverdance. 8 p.m. Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna. Final performances. www.riverdance.com or www.wolftrap.org.

Antique Car Show. 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Sully Historic Site, 3650 Historic Sully Way, Chantilly. More than 400 antique and classic cars, automotive flea market, live music, food available for purchase and more. $7-$10. 703-437-1794.

Taste of Reston 2012 and Carnival. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Market St. Reston. Restaurant samples, community vendors, cooking demonstrations and wine pairings, carnival rides, live entertainment on four stages and a Family Fun Zone. Sponsored by the Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce. 703-707-9045 or communications@restonchamber.org.

Monday/June 18

English Conversation. 10:30 a.m. Oakton Library, 10304 Lynnhaven Place, Oakton. English practice for non-native speakers. Adults. 703-242-4020.

Tuesday/June 19

One-on-One English Practice. 1:30 p.m. Oakton Library, 10304 Lynnhaven Place, Oakton. Call for appointment with an ESL volunteer. Adults. 703-242-4020.

One-on-One Computer Tutoring. 3 p.m. Oakton Library, 10304 Lynnhaven Place, Oakton. Learn the basics of the Internet, Word and Excel. Call for appointment. Adults. 703-242-4020.

"Beyond the Caverns –the Paintings of Fabricio Lara." Post Gallery Art Space Herndon, 750 Center Street, Herndon. Special exhibit featuring Bolivian artist Fabricio Lara, an acclaimed painter and muralist. Free. www.artspaceherndon.org.

Wednesday/June 20

The GoodLife Theater Puppet Show. 10 a.m. Frying Pan Park, 2709 West Ox Road, Herndon. "The Rainbow Show", the tale of a monkey who ruins a rainbow. Free. 703-324-7469.

Toddler Music Time. 4 p.m. Herndon Fortnightly Library, 768 Center St., Herndon. Experience melodies, rhythms and rhymes. Age 2-3 with adult. 703-437-8855.

Counting Crows with Good Old War, Foreign Fields and Filligar. 7 p.m. Wolftrap Center for the Performing Arts, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna. Rock and folk music. $48 in-house, $30 lawn. www.wolftrap.org or 703-255-1868.

Thursday/June 21

U.S. Navy Band "Cruisers." 7:30 p.m. Frying Pan Park, 2709 West Ox Road, Herndon. Classic rock, rhythm and blues, Motown and more. Free. 703-324-7469.

One-on-One Computer Tutoring. 2 p.m. Oakton Library, 10304 Lynnhaven Place, Oakton. Learn the basics of the Internet, Word and Excel. Call for appointment. Adults. 703-242-4020.

One-on-One English Practice. 2 p.m. Oakton Library, 10304 Lynnhaven Place, Oakton. Call for appointment with an ESL volunteer. Adults. 703-242-4020.

Book Discussion. 7 p.m. Oakton Library, 10304 Lynnhaven Place, Oakton. Imperium: A Novel of Ancient Rome by Robert Harris. Adults. 703-242-4020.

eBook/eReader Instruction. 7:30 p.m. Oakton Library, 10304 Lynnhaven Place, Oakton. Learn about library eBooks and how to access them with your compatible device. Call for an appointment. Adults. 703-242-4020.

Creature Teacher. 7 p.m. Herndon Fortnightly Library, 768 Center St., Herndon. Meet and learn about all kinds of animals. Presented by Bar C Ranch. All ages. Sign up each child and adult separately. 703-437-8855.

Diana Krall with Denzal Sinclaire. 8 p.m. Wolftrap Center for the Performing Arts, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna. Jazz vocalists. $50 in-house, $35 lawn. www.wolftrap.org or 703-255-1868.

Friday/June 22

"Flowers for Algernon." 8 p.m. Industrial Strength Theatre, 269 Sunset Park Drive, Herndon. After experimental surgery to dramatically increase his IQ, a man’s life is changed forever. $20. www.eldenstreetplayers.org.

Joan Sebastian and Pepe Aguilar. 9 p.m. Patriot Center, 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax. Latin music equestrian show. $64-$144, available at www.ticketmaster.com or 1-800-745-3000.

Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles. 8 p.m. Wolftrap Center for the Performing Arts, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna. Performing from the Beatles catalogue $42 in-house, $25 lawn. www.wolftrap.org or 703-255-1868.