Friday/March 16
Family Skate Night. 6:30-8 p.m. Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St., Vienna. Admission $1. Bring your own roller skates or in-line skates (no scooters) and safety equipment. Parents required to stay with their children. 703-255-6360 or www.viennava.
Rosie Thomas and Bhi Bhiman at 7 p.m.; Bluefiveone and Blue County and Lowercaseletters at 10 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. www.jamminjava.com.
GrooveLily. 8 p.m. The Barns at Wolftrap, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna. “Sleeping Beauty Wakes: In Concert,” a contemporary take on a classic fairytale. $35. www.wolftrap.org.
Spring Book Sale. 10 a.m. City of Fairfax Regional Library, 10360 North St., Fairfax. 703-293-6227.
The Flying Cows of Ventry. 7 p.m. The Auld Shebeen Restaurant and Pub, 3971 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. Live Irish music. www.theauldshebeenva.com.
John Eaton: A Juke Joint Jam Session. 7:30 p.m. The Barns at Wolftrap, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna. The Great American Song Book. $25. www.wolftrap.org.
National Trumpet Competition. 2 p.m. George Mason University Center for the Arts, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Featuring Doc Severinsen and The Army Blues. Free and open to the public. www.nationaltrumpetcomp.org.
Celtic Music Concert. 8 p.m. Cherry Hill Farmhouse, 312 Park Ave., Falls Church. With the band Isle of Treora. $15. 703-248-5171.
Friday Afternoon Chess Group. 1 p.m. Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. All ages and skill levels welcome. 703-757-8560.
English Conversation Group. 10 a.m. Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Ave. East, Vienna. English conversation group. Adults. 703-938-0405.
Pokemon League. 3 p.m. Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Ave. East, Vienna. Learn and play. Age 5-18. 703-938-0405.
Saturday/March 17
Fairfax Symphony Orchestra. 8 p.m. George Mason University Center for the Arts, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax.
With pianist Rick Rowley. Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite (1919 version), Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Sibelius’ Symphony No. 7, and Sibelius’ Finlandia. Free pre-concert discussion for ticketholders at 7 p.m. Tickets $25-$55. info@fairfaxsymphony.org.
Model Railroad (HO Scale) Open House and Display. 1-5 p.m. Historic Vienna Depot, 231 Dominion Road NE, Vienna. The layout depicts the Western North Carolina Railroad (now a portion of the Norfolk Southern) during the period of transition from steam to diesel. Free, donations accepted. www.nvmr.org or 703-938-5157.
Photography Contest and Exhibit. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St. S.E., Vienna. Photos will be judged by local professional photographers and ribbons awarded eight categories, with a separate contest section for middle and high school students. $10 entry fee. Maximum four photos per person and two in any one category. 703-255-6360 or www.viennava.gov.
The Rhodes Tavern Troubadours, Scott Ramminger & the Crawstickers and Carter Louthian & Curtis Barnes at 12 p.m.; Better Said Than Done - The Luck of the Irish at 7 p.m.; Danny Rouhier’s CD Recording & St. Patrick’s Day Drinking Experience at 9:30 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. www.jamminjava.com.
MOPS Scrapbooking Event. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Vienna Presbyterian Church, 124 Park St. N.E., Vienna. Door prizes, refreshments, vendors and more. For age 12 and up. Registration $20-$40. vpcmopscrop@gmail.com.
Supports and Grounds: Workshop for Painters. 2:30 p.m. Great Falls School of Art, 1144 Walker Road, Suite D, Great Falls. Designed to help the serious painter create and prepare their working surface. $50. Register at www.greatfallsfoundationforarts.org.
Spring Book Sale. 10 a.m. City of Fairfax Regional Library, 10360 North St., Fairfax. 703-293-6227.
National Trumpet Competition. 2 p.m. George Mason University Center for the Arts, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Free and open to the public. www.nationaltrumpetcomp.org.
Antiques Appraisal. 12-4 p.m. Freeman Store, 131 Church St. N.E., Vienna. Limit two items per person, appointments necessary. $8.50 per item for members of Historic Vienna, Inc. and $12 per item non-members. Schedule appointments at 703-938-5187.
Road to Renewal: A One-Day Retreat of Health Renewal for Cancer Survivors. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, 8601 Wolftrap Road, Vienna. The Northern Virginia chapter of the Oncology Nursing Society is offering this free one day event for cancer survivors who have completed treatment. Space is limited. Register at 703-558-6213 or special.projectsnvons@gmail.com."
Music: An Insider's Guide Lecture. 4 p.m. Dolley Madison Library, 1244 Oak Ridge Ave., McLean. Adolphe Sax, Inventor: Instruments as Technology. Presented by A. Scott Wood, conductor of the Amadeus Orchestra. Adults. 703-356-0770.
Using Library eBooks and eAudioBooks. 10 a.m. Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Ave. East, Vienna. One-on-one instruction on selecting, checking out and using Fairfax County Public Library eBooks and eAudioBooks available through OverDrive. Call for appointment. Adults. 703-938-0405.
VITA Tax Assistance. 10 a.m. Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library, 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church. IRS-certified volunteers help taxpayers who earned up to $50k. Adults. 703-790-8088.
Northern Virginia Country Western Dance Association. Luther Jackson Middle School, 3020 Gallows Rd., Falls Church. St. Patrick’s dance. Line dance lesson 7:30 p.m., Beginning East Coast Swing 8 p.m. Open dancing 8:30-11 p.m. Two Step, waltz, line, swing, cha cha and more. Couples and singles welcome. $5-$12. Refreshments available. www.nvcwda.org or 703-860-4941.
Farm Spring Clean-Up. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Claude Moore Colonial Farm, 6310 Georgetown Pike, McLean. Help the living history museum and working farm prepare for the 2012 season by raking leaves, clearing and mulching paths, hauling brush and firewood, moving rail fences, waterproofing outbuildings, whitewashing the farmhouse, splitting firewood, filling garden pots and more. Families and groups welcome. Picnic hot dog lunch and complimentary passes to one of the Farm’s 2012 Market Fairs provided. Bring work gloves. Reserve at volunteers@1771.org or www.1771.org.
"The Revenge of the Space Pandas or Binky Rudich and the Two-Speed Clock." 3 p.m. McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. For ages 6 and up. A comedy by David Mamet. $8-$10. sabrina.anwah@fairfaxcounty.gov.
Loralyn Coles, Marcy Cochran and Scott Malyszka. 8 p.m. The Surge, 1988 Kirby Road, McLean. Multi-instrumental songwriters with music from Celtic, Old Timey, and Blues traditions. Free. www.saw.org.
Tea Tasting Seminar. 1 p.m. Historic Forestville Schoolhouse, 9818 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. Taste teas used in Irish Breakfast Blends and green teas. $25. Reserve at 703-759-2771.
Sunday/March 18
Accidents, Derek Evry, Madrone and Today's Tomorrow at 1 p.m.; Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer Rockin’ the Uke CD Release Concert at 6 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave E Vienna. www.jamminjava.com.
Photography Contest and Exhibit. 12-3:30 p.m. Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St. S.E., Vienna. Photos will be judged by local professional photographers and ribbons awarded eight categories, with a separate contest section for middle and high school students. $10 entry fee. Maximum four photos per person and two in any one category. 703-255-6360 or www.viennava.gov.
Spring Book Sale. 10 a.m. City of Fairfax Regional Library, 10360 North St., Fairfax. 703-293-6227.
Northern Virginia Simcha Expo. 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia, 8900 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax. Vendors include DJs, photographers, florists, entertainment, venues, invitations and decorations, caterers, make-up, Judaica and more. www.shalomnova.org/simchaexpo or www.jccnv.org.
Shakespeare's “King Lear.” 4 p.m. Madeira School, 8328 Georgetown Pike, McLean. Performed by the Traveling Players Ensemble. $10, students and teachers with ID free. www.travelingplayers.org or 703-987-1712.
Farm Spring Clean-Up. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Claude Moore Colonial Farm, 6310 Georgetown Pike, McLean. Help the living history museum and working farm prepare for the 2012 season by raking leaves, clearing and mulching paths, hauling brush and firewood, moving rail fences, waterproofing outbuildings, whitewashing the farmhouse, splitting firewood, filling garden pots and more. Families and groups welcome. Picnic hot dog lunch and complimentary passes to one of the Farm’s 2012 Market Fairs provided. Bring work gloves. Reserve at volunteers@1771.org or www.1771.org.
"The Revenge of the Space Pandas or Binky Rudich and the Two-Speed Clock." 3 p.m. McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. For ages 6 and up. A comedy by David Mamet. $8-$10. sabrina.anwah@fairfaxcounty.gov.
Monday/March 19
Preschool Storytime. 10:30 a.m. Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. Stories, songs and activities. Age 3-5 with adult. 703-757-8560.
V.I.P. Vienna. 10 a.m. Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Ave. East, Vienna. Support group for visually impaired persons. Adults. 703-938-0405.
Game On Afternoon Edition. 3:30 p.m. Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Ave. East, Vienna. Wii Mario Kart or Wii Super Smashbros. Brawl Tournament. Age 6-16. 703-938-0405.
Book Buddies. 4 p.m. City of Fairfax Regional Library, 10360 North St., Fairfax. Beginning readers practice with a young adult volunteer. Age 5-9 with adult. 703-293-6227.
The McEuen Brothers. 7:30 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. www.jamminjava.com.
Tuesday/March 20
“Better This World” Film Screening & Discussion. 6 p.m. George Mason University Johnson Center Cinema, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Katie Galloway and Kelly Duane de la Vega's documentary follows David McKay and Bradley Crowder as they are transformed from political neophytes to accused domestic terrorists, arrested at the 2008 Republican National Convention. Free. http://fams.gmu.edu.
Celtic Crossroads. 8 p.m. The Barns at Wolftrap, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna. Bluegrass, gypsy-folk and jazz. $27. www.wolftrap.org.
Five Hills Garden Club. 9:45 a.m. Lower level of Vienna Presbyterian Church, 124 Park St. N.E., Vienna. Josh Dean, whose landscaped designs have been featured on the cover of Gardener Magazine, HGTV's Curb Appeal and DIY Inside and Out, on contrast, repetition, and focal points when landscaping. Free. Mariansanders@cox.net.
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 an appointment. Adults. 703-242-4020.
Literacy Council of Northern Virginia. 1 p.m. Dolley Madison Library, 1244 Oak Ridge Ave., McLean. Tutoring. 703-356-0770.
“Measure of the Earth.” 7:30 p.m. Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. Dr. Larrie Ferreiro, author and editor of books on the history of science and technology. 703-757-8560
Printmaking Workshop. 4 p.m. Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Ave. East, Vienna. Explore the art of creating mono-prints, relief prints, vegetable prints. Print a fish. Age 7-12. 703-938-0405.
Personalized Internet Training. 2:30 p.m. Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library, 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church. A 45-minute one-on-one Internet training session with a technology volunteer. Call for appointment. Adults. 703-790-8088.
Mystery Book Discussion. 6:30 p.m. Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library, 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church. Call for title. Adults. 703-790-8088.
Practice Your English. 6:30 p.m. Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library, 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church. Conversation group for adults learning English. 703-790-8088.
English Conversation Group. 7 p.m. City of Fairfax Regional Library, 10360 North St., Fairfax. Conversation group for adults learning English. 703-293-6227.
Evening Book Discussion. 7:30 p.m. City of Fairfax Regional Library, 10360 North St., Fairfax. Let the Great World Spin by Colum McCann. Adults. 703-293-6227.
A Mighty Raucous Evening with John Mark McMillan & Friends, The RoyalRoyal and Jude Moses. 8 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. www.jamminjava.com.
Wednesday/March 21
"Orphans of the Storm." 8 p.m. McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. D.W. Griffith’s 1921 silent film, starring sisters Lillian and Dorothy Gish in the story of two young women in peril during the French Revolution. $6-$8. www.mcleancenter.org.
Digitour with Dave Days, DeStorm, Ricky Ficarelli, Alex Goot, Asher Monroe, Nice Peter, The Key of Awesome and WhatADayDerek. 8 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave E Vienna. www.jamminjava.com.
Celtic Crossroads. 8 p.m. The Barns at Wolftrap, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna. Bluegrass, gypsy-folk and jazz. $27. www.wolftrap.org.
Judging of Vienna Photographic Society Photojournalism Entries. 7:30 p.m. Thoreau Middle School, 2505 Cedar Lane, Vienna. Mary Ann Setton, past president and past competition chair of the Northern Virginia Photographic Society will judge. 703-451-7298.
Rabbit Romp. 10:30 a.m. Dolley Madison Library, 1244 Oak Ridge Ave., McLean. Stories and activities to celebrate the spring. Age 2-3 with adult. 703-356-0770.
Book Discussion Group. 10:30 a.m. Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. Call for title. Adults. 703-757-8560.
Toddlin' Twos. 10:30 a.m. Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Ave. East, Vienna. Stories and songs. Age 2 with adult. 703-938-0405
Model Investment Club of Northern Virginia. 7 p.m. Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library, 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church. Learn more about investing following. Meetings on the third Wednesday all year. Adults. 703-790-8088.
Student Volunteer Training Session. 7 p.m. City of Fairfax Regional Library, 10360 North St., Fairfax. Students receive training from library staff and sign up for volunteer hours. Bring completed application. Age 12-15. 703-293-6227.
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 an 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.
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 appointment. Adults. 703-242-4020.
Mother Goose. 10:30 a.m. City of Fairfax Regional Library, 10360 North St., Fairfax. Stories, songs and fingerplays. Birth to 23 months with adult. 703-293-6227.
“A View from the Bridge.” 7 p.m. McLean High School, 1633 Davidson Road, McLean. Tragedy by Arthur Miller. $15 in advance, $20 at the door. mcleantheatrecompany@gmail.com.
Thursday/March 22
David Choi and Jeff LeBlanc. 8 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. www.jamminjava.com.
Book Sale. 1-8 p.m. Oakton Library, 10304 Lynnhaven Place, Oakton. 703-242-4020.
Youth Art Show Reception. 5:30-7:30 p.m. McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. Featuring artwork by McLean area middle and high school students. 703-790-1953.
Art History Lecture Series. 10 a.m. Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. Second of four Introductory Art History Lectures. 801-361-5464.
The Second City: Laugh Out Loud. 8 p.m. The Barns at Wolftrap, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna. Comedy. $24. www.wolftrap.org.
“A View from the Bridge.” 7 p.m. McLean High School, 1633 Davidson Road, McLean. Tragedy by Arthur Miller. $15 in advance, $20 at the door. mcleantheatrecompany@gmail.com.
Friday/March 23
Virginia Opera: The Mikado. 8 p.m. George Mason University's Center for the Arts Concert Hall, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Gilbert and Sullivan’s masterpiece, set in the fictional Japanese town of Tiputu. Sung in English with English supertitles. $48-$98. 888-945-2468 or www.gmu.edu.
Family Skate Night. 6:30-8 p.m. Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St., Vienna. Admission $1. Bring your own roller skates or in-line skates (no scooters) and safety equipment. Parents required to stay with their children. 703-255-6360 or www.viennava.
Book Sale. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Oakton Library, 10304 Lynnhaven Place, Oakton. 703-242-4020.
The Second City: Laugh Out Loud. 8 p.m. The Barns at Wolftrap, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna. Comedy. $24. www.wolftrap.org.
Friday Afternoon Chess Group. 1 p.m. Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. All ages and skill levels welcome. 703-757-8560.
English Conversation Group. 10 a.m. Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Ave. East, Vienna. English conversation group. Adults. 703-938-0405.
Friday Flicks. 10:30 a.m. Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library, 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church. Call for movie title. All ages. 703-790-8088.
Derek Webb and Sandra McCracken. 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. www.jamminjava.com.
McLean Art Society. 10 a.m. Mclean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. With Susan Ellis, realistic pastel artist. 703-790-0123.
“A View from the Bridge.” 7 p.m. McLean High School, 1633 Davidson Road, McLean. Tragedy by Arthur Miller. $15 in advance, $20 at the door. mcleantheatrecompany@gmail.com.