August Events in Fairfax County, Virginia -- festivals, music, parades and more

Events

2008 Calendar of Events

August 2008

May 1 – mid-October
Tail-Waggin Party Fun! – For birthdays, new adoptions, or just because! You are barking up the right tree if you're looking for some fun for your four-legged family member and friends. Celebrate your pooch's special day in style! Parties held inside a fenced enclosure and include two-hour use of the party tent and a one-hour private dog cruise on the lake. Party game supplies are also provided. Entire party package just $75 Call 703-569-0285 for more information. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks.

Jun - Aug
Harry Potter's Plants and Potions at Green Spring Park. 10 am - 11 am or 11 am - 12 pm. (6-12 yrs.) Mondays-Fridays, Calling all Muggles! Conjure up some magic in our gardens as we hunt for Harry Potter's favorite plants. Explore their lore. Learn how to craft a wizard's wand and make potions. Groups welcome with advance registration. $6/student. Call 703-642-5173 to register. . www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/gsgp/.

July-August, Mondays-Fridays 10 am - 11 am or 11 am - 12 pm.
Harry Potter's Plants and Potions (6-12 yrs.) Calling all Muggles! Conjure up some magic in our gardens as we hunt for Harry Potter's favorite plants. Explore their lore. Learn how to craft a wizard's wand and make potions. Groups welcome with advance registration. $6/student. Call 703-642-5173 to register. Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green Spring Rd, Alexandria, 703-642-5173, www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/gsgp.

Aug 1
Swing Shift (Swing). The big band era comes alive in the music of Swing Shift's dance band. More energy, more spirit, more get-down New Orleans style! From classics like "Sweet Georgia Brown" and "When the Saints Go Marching In" to their own delirious, decidedly non-standard versions of "Brown-Eyed Girl" and "Under the Boardwalk." Lake Accotink Park: 7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfield, VA 22152 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 703-324-SHOW (7469) www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.

Aug 1
Hula Monsters (Hawaiian). The Hula Monsters can be described as a swing band with a Hawaiian flavor. Their repertoire includes Hawaiian, rockabilly, blues, country and jazz standards - all with the Hula Monster Hawaiian accent. It may be difficult to categorize their music, but the common thread is fun! Grist Mill Park: 4710 Mt. Vernon Memorial Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22309 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 703-324-SHOW (7469) www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.

Aug 1
Chinese Dance Ensemble (Chinese Dance). Come and enjoy a night of spirited Chinese dance and music with performers in vibrant traditional costumes. Mason District Park Amphitheater: 6621 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA 22003 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 703-324-SHOW (7469) www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.

Aug 1
Jumptown (Jump Blues). Join Jumptown for an evening of swinging blues, funk and soul. This dynamic combo rocks the house with exciting American R&B music featuring searing solos and sparkling section work.Royal Lake Park: 5344 Gainsborough Drive, Fairfax, VA 22032 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 703-324-SHOW (7469) www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.

Aug 1
Farmer's Market Kingstowne. 4 pm - 7 pm. Kingstowne Town Center www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farm-mkt.htm.

Aug 1
Farmer's Market McLean. 8:30 am - 12:30 pm. Located at Lewinsville Park, 1659 Chain Bridge Road. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farm-mkt.htm.

Aug 1
Wolf Trap. NSO. Rodgers & Hammerstein at the Movies. Emil de Cou, conductor. Big-screen moments from The Sound of Music, Carousel, The King and I, and more, with giant screens in-house and on the lawn. 8:30 pm. For tickets, call 1-877-965-3872 or www.wolftrap.org.

Aug 1
Harry Potter's Plants and Potions. (6-12 yrs.) Calling all Muggles! Mondays-Fridays in August, 10-11am or 11am-noon Conjure up some magic in our gardens as we hunt for Harry Potter's favorite plants. Explore their lore. Learn how to craft a wizard's wand and make potions. $6/student. Call 703-642-5173 to register. 703.642.5173 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/gsgp/.

Jun 12, Jul 18, Aug 1 & 28
Parent and Child Fishing by Boat at Riverbend Visitor Center. 6 pm - 7:30 pm. Enjoy fishing with your child from a Jon boat. Follow the naturalist to favorite fishing spots on the river. This scenic section of the Potomac contains bass, sunfish, and the occasional catfish. Previous experience rowing not required. Boats and PFD's provided. Fishing rods can be rented at the park. (All ages, one boater must be 16 yrs. or older). Reservations and advanced payment required. Canceled if inclement weather or hazardous river conditions. Maximum 3/boat, one must be 16 yrs. or older. $20/boat 703-759-9018 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks.

Aug 2
Downtown Fairfax Coalition Community Market. 8 am – 1 pm. West and Main Street 703.430.6164 www.geocities.com/heartland/garden/3698.

Aug 2
The Reston Market at Lake Anne Village Center. 9 am – 2 pm. 1609 Washington Plaza, Reston. Open weekly: Saturday, May 3 until Saturday December 6. Art, antiques, collectibles, artisan crafts, and entertainment by the lake. Free admission and free parking. Visit www.lakeanneplaza.com or www.therestonmarket.com.

Aug 2
Farmers Market at Lake Anne Village Center. 8 am - 12 pm. 1609 Washington Plaza, Reston. Open weekly: May10 through October 25, every Saturday. Lake Anne Village Center in Reston hosts a bustling marketplace for farmers and residents abundant with the sights, sounds, smells, and colors of an open-air produce market, also featuring fresh meats and dairy products. Have fun while supporting a 'green' economy--shop the Farmers Market! Visit www.restonfarmersmarket.com or www.lakeanneplaza.com.

Aug 2
Reston Concerts on the Town at Reston Town Center. 7:30 pm - 10 pm. 11900 Market Street, Reston. June 7 through August 30, every Saturday. Free outdoor concerts are presented at the Reston Town Center Pavilion through the summer featuring live music from rock to ethnic to folk. The audience brings their own lawn chairs—and dancing shoes when appropriate. Rain or shine. For schedules, call the hotline, 703-912-4062 or visit www.restontowncenter.com.

Aug 2
The GoodLife Theater (Puppets). "BACKPACK PUPPETS DINOSAUR SHOW" is Joe Pipik's high energy, humorous introduction to puppets. Geared for young children, this interactive program focuses on early learning concepts and features a pre-show sing-along. Burke Lake Park Amphitheater: 7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Station, VA 22039 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 703-324-SHOW (7469) www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.

Aug 2
Blue Sky Puppet Theater (Puppets). "BANANA" is a puppet presentation by Blue Sky Puppet Theatre that includes 4 original "sing-a-long" songs. Set against the backdrop of a talent contest, themes of healthy living issues are explored in a fun, upbeat and positive way. This presentation was produced in partnership with Children's Hospital. E.C. Lawrence Park Amphitheater: 5040 Walney Road, Chantilly, VA 20151 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 703-324-SHOW (7469) www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.

Aug 2
Barbara Martin (Songs). Basic elements of music: rhythm, melody, harmony and lyrics are explored through clapping, singing along and playing games. This is a fun and entertaining program that teaches math and verbal skills as well as musical and creative skills. Children participate by singing traditional American songs and clapping the distinctive rhythms that form the basis for blues, swing, country and rock. Lake Fairfax Park Amphitheater: 1400 Lake Fairfax Drive, Reston, VA 20190 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 703-324-SHOW (7469) www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.

Aug 2
The Fairfax Symphony Orchestra's OTO Brass Quintet (Music). "OTO Brass Quintet" is the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra's introduction to five of the brass instruments that add brilliance to an orchestra's sound. Explore the designs of brass instruments as the Brass Quintet demonstrates how valves, slides and tubing shape musical tones. "MUSICAL ADVENTURE" is a boisterous performance. Mason District Park Amphitheater: 6621 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA 22003 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 703-324-SHOW (7469) www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.

Aug 2
STARLIGHT CINEMA "BEE MOVIE" (Drive-in Movies). Barry B. Benson, a bee who just graduated from college, is disillusioned with his only job prospect, honey. When he ventures outside of the hive he breaks a cardinal rule and talks to a human, a florist named Vanessa, and is shocked to find out that humans have been stealing bees honey for centuries and decides to sue them in this animated comedy. Trinity Center Parkway: 5870 Trinity Parkway, Centreville, VA 7:30 p.m. 703-324-SHOW (7469) www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.

Aug 2
SingCo Rhythm Orchestra (Jazz). You can't help having fun when the SingCo Rhythm Orchestra presents jazz and popular music from the Big Band Era in its upbeat, authentic style. Hayfield Elementary School: 7633 Telegraph Rd., Alexandria, VA 22315 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 703-324-SHOW (7469) www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.

Aug 2
Farmer's Market Burke. 8 am - 12 pm. VRE Parking Lot 5671 Roberts Parkway www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farm-mkt.htm.

Aug 2
Farmer's Market Reston. 8 am - 12 pm. Lake Anne Village Center off North Center Drive. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farm-mkt.htm.

Aug 2
Wolf Trap. NSO. Dial "H" for Hitchcock. Emil de Cou, conductor. A suspenseful symphonic spooktacular including clips from To Catch a Thief, Strangers on a Train, Dial M for Murder, and North by Northwest. Giant screens in-house and on the lawn. 8:30 pm. For tickets, call 1-877-965-3872 or www.wolftrap.org.

August 2
Northern Virginia Conservation Trust 2008 Kayak Trip. 9 am - 12 pm. Join the Northern Virginia Conservation Trust for a naturalist-led kayak trip this summer! Beginners are welcome! All equipment and instruction is provided. All participants must be 16 or older. Reservations are required and seats fill up fast, so contact us now! Belmont Bay, launching from Mason Neck State Park: 7301 High Point Road, Lorton, VA 22079. $35 per person. Call Whitney Bailey at 703-354-5093 x25 or wbailey@nvct.org to sign up. www.nvct.org.

Aug 2
The Fruits of Summer: Tomatoes and Peppers. 11 am - 1 pm. Tomatoes and peppers make summer gardens sizzle! Every gardener claims their own secret to growing the tastiest ones. Cindy Brown, Green Spring horticulturist, shares her gardening secrets and her culinary expertise and invites you to taste her delicious tomato and pepper treats 11am-1pm Program only, 11am-noon $18. Program plus tea at the Historic House, $35. 703.642.5173 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/gsgp/.

Aug 2
The Fruits of Summer: Tomatoes and Peppers. 11 am - 1 pm. Tomatoes and peppers make summer gardens sizzle! Every gardener claims their own secret to growing the tastiest ones. Cindy Brown, Green Spring horticulturist, shares her gardening secrets and her culinary expertise and invites you to taste her delicious tomato and pepper treats. Program plus tea at the Historic House, $35 Call 703-941-7987 to register. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/gsgp/.

Aug 2 & 3
4-H Fair and Farm Show at Frying Pan Farm Park. 9 am - 5 pm. Find old-fashioned country fun with games, rides and exhibits. Watch the Fairfax County 4-H exhibitors getting their project animals ready for the show. See real farmers use antique equipment in the fields and around the barn. Try your hand at milking a cow or goat, shelling corn or other farm chores. FREE 703-437-9101 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks.

Aug 3
Northern Virginia Carvers at Colvin Run Mill Historic Site. 12 pm- 4 pm. Woodcarving lessons, free (nominal charge for wood blank) 10017 Colvin Run Road, Great Falls 703.759.2771 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/crm.

Aug 3
Pope-Leighey Tech Tour. 703.780.4000. www.popeleighey1940.org.

Aug 3
Strolling Strings Ensemble (Classic). The Strolling Strings literally surround an event with music, creating an entertaining atmosphere that compliments the festive occasion. Mason District Park Amphitheater: 6621 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA 22003 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 703-324-SHOW (7469) www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.

Aug 3
Wolf Trap. The Black Crowes. $42 in house, $25 lawn. 8 pm. For tickets, call 1-877-965-3872 or www.wolftrap.org.

Aug 3
Sully Sunset Tours. 5 pm - 7 pm. Tour the 1794 home of Richard Bland Lee while enjoying the summer sunset. Take advantage of a great photo opportunity! Bring a picnic supper to enjoy on the lawn. Tours on the half hour, starting at 5pm and the last tour at 6:30pm. Sully Historic Site, 3650 Historic Sully Way, Chantilly, VA 20151 $6/adults, $4/senior and child. Phone 703-437-1794

Aug 4 – 8
Children's Summer Needlework Workshop. 703.780.4000. www.woodlawn1805.org.

Aug 5
City of Fairfax Farmers Market. 8 am – 12 pm. Van Dyck Park, 3730 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax. 703.642.0128 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farm-mkt.htm.

Aug 5
Children's Shows at Lake Anne Village Center. 11 am – 11:30 am. 1609 Washington Plaza, Reston. June 3 until August 28, every Tuesday and Thursday. Lake Anne Merchants present free shows for children featuring an array of characters and clowns singing songs, performing magic, and more. For the schedule, visit www.lakeanneplaza.com.

Aug 5
Farmer's Market Mount Vernon. 8 am – 12 pm. Sherwood Regional Library located at 2501 Sherwood Hall Lane. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farm-mkt.htm.

Aug 5
Wolf Trap. Face of America: Hawaii Revisited. Halau O Kekuhi, The Brothers Cazimero, Ledward Ka'apana. A Kay Shouse Great Performance. Enjoy traditional and contemporary Hawaiian music, hula, and gorgeous HD video footage of the natural beauty of the islands. $38 in house $8 lawn. 8 pm. For tickets, call 1-877-965-3872 or www.wolftrap.org.

Aug 6
Citizen (Folk/Rock). Citizen is made up of four talented and hard-working Warrenton high school musicians with a college-oriented alternative folk-pop sound. There's no question that they are tuned into what the high school/college crowd is listening to in ways that a band of older musicians would not be. Lee District Park Amphitheater: 6601 Telegraph Rd, Franconia, VA 22310 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 703-324-SHOW (7469) www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.

Aug 6
The United States Army Band "Blues Jazz Ensemble" (Jazz). The United States Army Band "Blues Jazz Ensemble" is the premier jazz ensemble of the U.S.Army. As a component of The United States Army Band "Pershing's Own," the Army Blues is one of the few remaining professional big bands working today. Comprised of alumni of prestigious music schools and veterans of the professional music scene, it is an ensemble of the finest jazz musicians in the nation. Mason District Park Amphitheater: 6621 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA 22003 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 703-324-SHOW (7469) www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.

Aug 6
Farmer's Market Frying Pan Farm Park. 8 am - 12:30 pm. Located at 2709 West Ox Road, in front of Frying Pan Country Store. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farm-mkt.htm.

Aug 6
Farmer's Market Wakefield. 2 pm - 6 pm. Located at Wakefield Park, 8100 Braddock Road. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farm-mkt.htm.

Aug 6
Farmer's Market Vienna/Oakton. 8 am – 12 pm. Oak Marr RECenter, 3200 Jermantown Road (formerly located at Nottoway Park.www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farm-mkt.htm.

Aug 6
Wolf Trap. Jethro Tull. 40th Anniversary Tour. This Grammy Award-winning British band celebrates 40 years of hits like "Aqualung" and "Locomotive Breath." $42 in house, $25 lawn. 8 pm. For tickets, call 1-877-965-3872 or www.wolftrap.org.

Aug 6 - 8
Sully Sleuths at Sully Historic Site. 9:30 am - 12:30 pm. Children, 9-11 years, go on a journey of discovery. Use historical clues to learn about the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Bring a bag lunch; lemonade and dessert provided. Registration deadline 8/3. 703-437-1794 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/sully/.

Aug 7
Children's Shows at Lake Anne Village Center. 11 am – 11:30 am. 1609 Washington Plaza, Reston. June 3 until August 28, every Tuesday and Thursday. Lake Anne Merchants present free shows for children featuring an array of characters and clowns singing songs, performing magic, and more. For the schedule, visit www.lakeanneplaza.com.

Aug 7
Take a Break Concerts at Lake Anne Village Center. 7 pm - 9 pm. 1609 Washington Plaza, Reston. June through August, every Thursday, presented by Reston Community Center. Free outdoor concerts featuring live bands of all styles at Lake Anne Village Center. Bring a lawn chair for a wonderful way to spend an evening under the stars. For the band schedule, visit www.lakeanneplaza.com.

Aug 7
King Teddy (Swing). At the intersection of swing, rockabilly, and jump blues is King Teddy, happily hanging out and humming Beatles tunes. Although the band's influences are varied (including everyone from Louis Prima to Sam Cooke to Gene Vincent to the aforementioned quartet), they are single-minded in their musical mission -- to swing, baby! Nottoway Park: 9601 Courthouse Road, Vienna, VA 22181 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 703-324-SHOW (7469) www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.

Aug 7
Centro Cultural Peru: Peruvian Cultural Heritage Night (Peruvian Dance & Music). Celebrate Peru's cultural heritage with dancing, poetry reading, music, crafts and food. Ossian Hall Park: 7900 Heritage Drive, Annandale, VA 22003 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 703-324-SHOW (7469) www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.

Aug 7
Farmer's Market Annandale. 8 am - 12 pm. Located in Mason District Park, 6621 Columbia Pike. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farm-mkt.htm.

Aug 7
Farmer's Market Herndon. 8 am - 12 pm. Located in Old Town Herndon, 777 Lynn Street, next to the Red Caboose. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farm-mkt.htm.

Aug 7
Wolf Trap. Gipsy Kings. $42 in house, $25 lawn. 8 pm. For tickets, call 1-877-965-3872 or www.wolftrap.org.

Aug 7
Garden Stroll and Tea. 9 am - 11 am. Take a relaxing stroll through the gardens and enjoy a tea at the Historic House. This is a delightful introduction to the mission and history of Green Spring Gardens, one of the preeminent places for horticulture in the Washington, D.C. area. In June, the docent-led tours of our demonstration gardens are followed by a full English afternoon tea. In July and August a special breakfast tea will be served. Individuals and groups are welcome. $25/individual. Call 703-941-7987 to register. 703.642.5173 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/gsgp/.

Aug 7 & 9
Garden Sprouts: Green, Green Grasses. Preschool children (3-5 yrs.) with accompanying adults(s). 9:30-10:30am or 11am-noon. Visit a variety of large and small ornamental grasses in the gardens, and then make your own green-haired grass creature to take home! $6. Saturday, August 9, 10-11am Call 703-642-5173 to register. 703.642.5173 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/gsgp/.

Aug 8
Falls Church Concert Band (Big Band). The 50-piece Falls Church Concert Band will perform a diverse set of concert, popular and patriotic tunes. 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 703-324-SHOW (7469) www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.

Aug 8
Stephen Samuel Band (Reggae). Everything with a Caribbean flavor! The Stephen Samuel Band plays soca, calypso, reggae, oldies, top 40s, R&B, dance music and more. Grist Mill Park: 4710 Mt. Vernon Memorial Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22309 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 703-324-SHOW (7469) www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.

Aug 8
Sangre Boliviana (Bolivian Dance). Enjoy an eveing of exciting Bolivian music and dance. Mason District Park Amphitheater: 6621 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA 22003 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 703-324-SHOW (7469) www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.

Aug 8
Trio Caliente (Latin Gypsy Rumba). The Washington Post wrote, "Washington-based Trio Caliente has a worldly perspective and a highly accessible approach to Latin-flavored jazz and pop. Which is why "Baila Me," the group's debut CD, is nothing if not easy on the ears, whether the tone is sunny or sultry." The trio performs gypsy rumba and Latin jazz grooves, spiced with Flamenco pop, bossa nova, and salsa. Royal Lake Park: 5344 Gainsborough Drive, Fairfax, VA 22032 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 703-324-SHOW (7469) www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.

Aug 8
Farmer's Market Kingstowne. 4 pm - 7 pm. Kingstowne Town Center www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farm-mkt.htm.

Aug 8
Farmer's Market McLean. 8:30 am - 12:30 pm. Located at Lewinsville Park, 1659 Chain Bridge Road. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farm-mkt.htm.

Aug 9
Downtown Fairfax Coalition Community Market. 8 am – 1 pm. West and Main Street 703.430.6164 www.geocities.com/heartland/garden/3698.

Aug 9
The Reston Market at Lake Anne Village Center. 9 am – 2 pm. 1609 Washington Plaza, Reston. Open weekly: Saturday, May 3 until Saturday December 6. Art, antiques, collectibles, artisan crafts, and entertainment by the lake. Free admission and free parking. Visit www.lakeanneplaza.com or www.therestonmarket.com.

Aug 9
Farmers Market at Lake Anne Village Center. 8 am - 12 pm. 1609 Washington Plaza, Reston. Open weekly: May10 through October 25, every Saturday. Lake Anne Village Center in Reston hosts a bustling marketplace for farmers and residents abundant with the sights, sounds, smells, and colors of an open-air produce market, also featuring fresh meats and dairy products. Have fun while supporting a 'green' economy--shop the Farmers Market! Visit www.restonfarmersmarket.com or www.lakeanneplaza.com.

Aug 9
Reston Concerts on the Town at Reston Town Center. 7:30 pm - 10 pm. 11900 Market Street, Reston. June 7 through August 30, every Saturday. Free outdoor concerts are presented at the Reston Town Center Pavilion through the summer featuring live music from rock to ethnic to folk. The audience brings their own lawn chairs—and dancing shoes when appropriate. Rain or shine. For schedules, call the hotline, 703-912-4062 or visit www.restontowncenter.com.

Aug 9
Pirate Jack (Songs). Audiences set sail with a true son-of-the-seas, PIRATE JACK! His colorful costuming, energy and mastery of traditional instruments have hoisted sails and spirits from Sea World and Disneyland to the Chesapeake on the original Bounty. This musical sea voyage explores the ports and lifestyles of those who sailed the seas of the 1800s. Their diversity of culture is revealed through the songs they sang. Burke Lake Park Amphitheater: 7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Station, VA 22039 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 703-324-SHOW (7469) www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.

Aug 9
The Fairfax Symphony Orchestra's OTO Percussion Duo (Music). "OTO Percussion Duo" is the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra's introduction to the percussion instruments that are the underpinning for the orchestra's music. Drums, the marimba and other instruments lead children on a journey through "WHAT IS RHYTHM?" With music ranging from Bach to ragtime, the Percussion Duo demonstrates how percussion forms the rhythmic foundation of the orchestra. E.C. Lawrence Park Amphitheater: 5040 Walney Road, Chantilly, VA 20151 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 703-324-SHOW (7469) www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.

Aug 9
The Fairfax Symphony Orchestra's OTO Brass Quintet (Music). "OTO Brass Quintet" is the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra's introduction to five of the brass instruments that add brilliance to an orchestra's sound. Explore the designs of brass instruments as the Brass Quintet demonstrates how valves, slides and tubing shape musical tones. "MUSICAL ADVENTURE" is a boisterous performance. Lake Fairfax Park Amphitheater: 1400 Lake Fairfax Drive, Reston, VA 20190 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 703-324-SHOW (7469) www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.

Aug 9
Blue Sky Puppet Theater (Puppets). "BANANA" is a puppet presentation by Blue Sky Puppet Theatre that includes 4 original "sing-a-long" songs. Set against the backdrop of a talent contest, themes of healthy living issues are explored in a fun, upbeat and positive way. This presentation was produced in partnership with Children's Hospital. Mason District Park Amphitheater: 6621 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA 22003 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 703-324-SHOW (7469) www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.

Aug 9
STARLIGHT CINEMA "THE SPIDERWICK CHRONICLES" (Drive-in Movies). A 2008 fantasy film adaptation of Holly Black and Tony DiTerlizzi's bestselling series of the same name. Set in the Spiderwick Estate in New England, it follows the adventures of Simon, Mallory, and Jared Grace as they discover a field guide to faeries and battle goblins and other magical creatures. Trinity Center Parkway: 5870 Trinity Parkway, Centreville, VA 7:30 p.m. 703-324-SHOW (7469) www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.

Aug 9
The Continentals (Polka). An evening of Polka and Waltz from German, Polish, Slovanian and Czech selections served with contagious enthusiasm. Hayfield Elementary School: 7633 Telegraph Rd., Alexandria, VA 22315 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 703-324-SHOW (7469) www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.

Aug 9
Farmer's Market Burke. 8 am - 12 pm. VRE Parking Lot 5671 Roberts Parkway www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farm-mkt.htm.

Aug 9
Farmer's Market Reston. 8 am - 12 pm. Lake Anne Village Center off North Center Drive. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farm-mkt.htm.

Aug 9
Wolf Trap. Gretchen Wilson. This "Redneck Woman" commands the stage with hard partying country tunes. $42 in house, $25 lawn. 8 pm. For tickets, call 1-877-965-3872 or www.wolftrap.org.

Aug 9
New Series: Designing with Perennials: Session Three: Unique Shapes. 9:30 am - 11 am. Explore the principles of how to combine perennials and woody plants to bring out the best in your garden design. Karen Rexrode, former owner of Windy Hill Plant Farm, shows you how to identify and choose plants, where to place them in the landscape, who they should share space with and how to maintain them in top form. The series combines indoor presentations with outdoor explorations. Each session covers unique design subjects and plants. 9:30-11am 9:30-11am Register for one session or the series. $18/session or $ 48/3-part series 703.642.5173 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/gsgp/.

Aug 9
Can You Canoe? 2 pm - 3:30 pm. Lake Accotink Park Experience the great outdoors while having fun and getting a great workout! You will learn the basic mechanics of canoeing with an emphasis on safety and enjoyment. Perfect for beginners. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Canoes and life jackets provided. Bring a water bottle and snack if desired. Cancelled if rain or windy conditions. $12 per person. (8 yrs. and up) Refunds only if class is cancelled. 703-569-0285 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks.

Aug 9
Session Three of New Series: Designing with Perennials - Unique Shapes. 9:30 am - 11 am. Explore the principles of how to combine perennials and woody plants to bring out the best in your garden design. Karen Rexrode, former owner of Windy Hill Plant Farm, discusses how to identify and choose plants, where to place them in the landscape, who they should share space with and how to maintain them in top form. The series combines indoor presentations with outdoor explorations. Each session covers unique design subjects and plants. Register for one session or the series. $18/session. Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green Spring Rd, Alexandria, 703-642-5173, www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/gsgp.

Aug 9
Designing with Perennials: Unique Shapes. Explore the principles of how to combine perennials and woody plants to bring out the best in your garden design. Karen Rexrode, former owner of Windy Hill Plant Farm, discusses how to identify and choose plants, where to place them in the landscape, who they should share space with and how to maintain them in top form. The series combines indoor presentations with outdoor explorations. Each session covers unique design subjects and plants. Register for one session or the series. $18 703.642.5173 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/gsgp/.

Aug 10
The Capitol Steps (Satirical Revue). Capitol Steps began as a group of Senate staffers who set out to satirize the very people and place that employed them. Since they began, Capitol Steps has recorded 26 albums, including the latest, "I'm So Indicted." They've been featured on NBC, CBS, ABC and PBS, and can be heard four times a year on National Public Radio stations. Mason District Park Amphitheater: 6621 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA 22003 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 703-324-SHOW (7469) www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.

Aug 10
Wolf Trap. B.B.King. $42 in house, $25 lawn. 8 pm. For tickets, call 1-877-965-3872 or www.wolftrap.org.

Aug 10
This Week in History Tea Program. 1 pm - 3 pm. Newspapers record our history. Over the years, daily reports about people and events, as well as cartoons, advertisements and sales notices, become the story of a community's past. Using the Fairfax County Public Library's Historical Newspaper Index, we'll show you what was going on in this community during this week at different times in history. Learn how to use this fascinating resource to view the past 120 years through the pages of our local papers. This program includes a full English tea. $25. Call 703-941-7987 to register. 703.642.5173 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/gsgp/.

Aug 11
Wolf Trap. Herbie Hancock. River of Possibilities Tour. 8:00 pm. For tickets: 1(877)WOLFTRAP. www.wolftrap.org.

Aug 11 - 15
Butterfly Lab. Session I: Monday-Friday, August 11-15, 9am-noon. Session II: Monday-Friday, August 18-22, 9am-noon. (6-12 yrs.) Raise butterflies in our lab and see their life stages up close. Hunt for butterflies in the gardens and watch their fascinating life cycle unfold right before your eyes. Study their magical metamorphosis. Learn how important these pollinators are in our environment. $135/student includes supplies and light snacks. Prepayment to FCPA; refunds require two weeks written notice. Call 703-642-5173 to register. 703.642.5173 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/gsgp/.

Aug 12
City of Fairfax Farmers Market. 8 am – 12 pm. Van Dyck Park, 3730 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax. 703.642.0128 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farm-mkt.htm.

Aug 12
Children's Shows at Lake Anne Village Center. 11 am – 11:30 am. 1609 Washington Plaza, Reston. June 3 until August 28, every Tuesday and Thursday. Lake Anne Merchants present free shows for children featuring an array of characters and clowns singing songs, performing magic, and more. For the schedule, visit www.lakeanneplaza.com.

Aug 13
Washington Balalaika Orchestra (Russian). The Washington Balalaika Society was founded by musicians interested in studying and performing the music of Russia, Ukraine and Eastern Europe on traditional Russian folk instruments -- the balalaika, domra, bayan and related folk wind and percussion. The Society's orchestra now numbers over 40 musicians at all levels from beginner to professional. Lee District Park Amphitheater: 6601 Telegraph Rd, Franconia, VA 22310 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 703-324-SHOW (7469) www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.

Aug 12
Farmer's Market Mount Vernon. 8 am – 12 pm. Sherwood Regional Library located at 2501 Sherwood Hall Lane. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farm-mkt.htm.

Aug 12
Wolf Trap. Los Lonely Boys, Los Lobos. Rockers Los lobos from East L.A. and the Texas-bred brothers of Los Lonely Boys each take the stage. $40 in house, $22 lawn. 8 pm. For tickets, call 1-877-965-3872 or www.wolftrap.org.

Aug 13
Dixie Power Trio (Jazz). The popular Dixie Power Trio (really a quartet) plays the music of New Orleans-Dixieland, Zydeco, and even some rock and roll. Mason District Park Amphitheater: 6621 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA 22003 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 703-324-SHOW (7469) www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.

Aug 13
Farmer's Market Frying Pan Farm Park. 8 am - 12:30 pm. Located at 2709 West Ox Road, in front of Frying Pan Country Store. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farm-mkt.htm.

Aug 13
Farmer's Market Wakefield. 2 pm - 6 pm. Located at Wakefield Park, 8100 Braddock Road. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farm-mkt.htm.

Aug 13
Farmer's Market Vienna/Oakton. 8 am – 12 pm. Oak Marr RECenter, 3200 Jermantown Road (formerly located at Nottoway Park.www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farm-mkt.htm.

Aug 13
Wolf Trap. George Thorogood, Buddy Guy. It's an energized show without limits when blues-rock guitarist Thorogood and Chicago blues king Guy peirce the night air with their own unique styles. $40 in house, $22 lawn. 7:30 pm. For tickets, call 1-877-965-3872 or www.wolftrap.org.

Aug 14
Children's Shows at Lake Anne Village Center. 11 am – 11:30 am. 1609 Washington Plaza, Reston. June 3 until August 28, every Tuesday and Thursday. Lake Anne Merchants present free shows for children featuring an array of characters and clowns singing songs, performing magic, and more. For the schedule, visit www.lakeanneplaza.com.

Aug 14
Take a Break Concerts at Lake Anne Village Center. 7 pm - 9 pm. 1609 Washington Plaza, Reston. June through August, every Thursday, presented by Reston Community Center. Free outdoor concerts featuring live bands of all styles at Lake Anne Village Center. Bring a lawn chair for a wonderful way to spend an evening under the stars. For the band schedule, visit www.lakeanneplaza.com.

Aug 14
Sior-Og (Irish). Sior-Og, "Forever Young" in Irish Gaelic, has been performing traditional Irish music since 2002. Using uilleann pipes, fiddle, bodhran, guitar and a variety of Irish whistles, Sior-Og performs classic dance tunes such as jigs, reels, slip jigs and hornpipes. Nottoway Park: 9601 Courthouse Road, Vienna, VA 22181 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 703-324-SHOW (7469) www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.

Aug 14
Folk Americana: Traditional Folk Music Night (Folk/Roots Music). One of the area's best guitarist/singers performs traditional folk, blues and bluegrass "roots" music from Stephen Foster to the present. Also performing will be The New Old-Time String Band, with special guest old-time fiddler Speedy Tolliver. Ossian Hall Park: 7900 Heritage Drive, Annandale, VA 22003 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 703-324-SHOW (7469) www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.

Aug 14
Farmer's Market Annandale. 8 am - 12 pm. Located in Mason District Park, 6621 Columbia Pike. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farm-mkt.htm.

Aug 14
Farmer's Market Herndon. 8 am - 12 pm. Located in Old Town Herndon, 777 Lynn Street, next to the Red Caboose. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farm-mkt.htm.

Aug 14
Wolf Trap. Smokey Robinson. A cavalcade of hits that include "Tears of aClown" and "I Second That Emotion." $42 in house, $25 lawn. 8 pm. For tickets, call 1-877-965-3872 or www.wolftrap.org.

Aug 15
Kings Park Concert Band (Big Band). The Kings Park Band was formed in 1965 with nine people, donated music, and a basement rehearsal room. It has grown to a full concert band of over 55 adults with a paid professional conductor. The dedicated volunteer members of the Kings Park Concert Band carry on the American community band tradition through the presentation of free public concerts. Lake Accotink Park: 7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfield, VA 22152 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 703-324-SHOW (7469) www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.

Aug 15
Alt Washingtonia (Bavarian). The Original Bavarian Dance Club of Washington is a link with the old homeland, preserving and sharing Alpine customs and traditions in the new world. Their performances feature traditional dances, singing, yodeling, accordion playing, cowbell ringing and alphorn playing. Grist Mill Park: 4710 Mt. Vernon Memorial Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22309 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 703-324-SHOW (7469) www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.

Aug 15
The United States Navy Band "Sea Chanters" (Chorale) . The United States Navy Band "Sea Chanters" chorus is the official chorus of the United States Navy. The Sea Chanters perform music ranging from traditional choral music, including the sea chantey, to Broadway musicals. They are one of the most dynamic vocal ensembles in the country, frequently found at the center of our most important national events, including the 55th Presidential Inauguration Ceremony in 2005. Mason District Park Amphitheater: 6621 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA 22003 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 703-324-SHOW (7469) www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.

Aug 15
Chelsea Lee (Roots Rock). Listening to Chelsea Lee for the first time, people usually have the same reaction…WOW! A unique and charismatic singer/songwriter, Chelsea has a command over a wonderful instrument -- and it's not the guitar or the piano, it's her voice. A voice that is warm and inviting, yet so powerful you feel as if you are part of the music. A voice that just turned 16, that's right, Chelsea Lee is just 16. Royal Lake Park: 5344 Gainsborough Drive, Fairfax, VA 22032 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 703-324-SHOW (7469) www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.

Aug 15
Farmer's Market Kingstowne. 4 pm - 7 pm. Kingstowne Town Center www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farm-mkt.htm.

Aug 15
Farmer's Market McLean. 8:30 am - 12:30 pm. Located at Lewinsville Park, 1659 Chain Bridge Road. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farm-mkt.htm.

Aug 15
Wolf Trap. G. Love & Special Sauce. The John Butler Trio and more! 7 pm. For tickets call 1(877)WOLFTRAP. www.wolftrap.org.

August 16
Northern Virginia Conservation Trust 2008 Kayak Trip. 9 am - 12 pm. Join the Northern Virginia Conservation Trust for a naturalist-led kayak trip this summer! Beginners are welcome! All equipment and instruction is provided. All participants must be 16 or older. Reservations are required and seats fill up fast, so contact us now! Belmont Bay, launching from Mason Neck State Park: 7301 High Point Road, Lorton, VA 22079. $35 per person. Call Whitney Bailey at 703-354-5093 x25 or wbailey@nvct.org to sign up. www.nvct.org.

Aug 15, 17, 19
The Barns of Wolf Trap. Wolf Trap Opera Company. Richard Strauss. Arladne auf Naxos. (in German with English supertitles). $28 - $68. Aug 15 and 19 at 8 pm and Aug 17 at 2 pm. For tickets, call 1-877-965-3872 or www.wolftrap.org.

Aug 16
Downtown Fairfax Coalition Community Market. 8 am – 1 pm. West and Main Street 703.430.6164 www.geocities.com/heartland/garden/3698.

Aug 16
Tobacco Harvest at Claude Moore Colonial Farm at Turkey Run. 1 pm – 4 pm. All summer, the farmer has carefully tended his tobacco crop, which he uses to pay the rent and to purchase goods not produced on the Farm. Now that the leaves have ripened, harvest time is here. Help the farmer clean the leaves, and watch how he cuts and splits the stems. Help gather the cut plants and hang them on tobacco sticks to cure. Weather permitting - call ahead. 703.903.9330 www.1771.org.

Aug 16
The Reston Market at Lake Anne Village Center. 9 am – 2 pm. 1609 Washington Plaza, Reston. Open weekly: Saturday, May 3 until Saturday December 6. Art, antiques, collectibles, artisan crafts, and entertainment by the lake. Free admission and free parking. Visit www.lakeanneplaza.com or www.therestonmarket.com.

Aug 16
Farmers Market at Lake Anne Village Center. 8 am - 12 pm. 1609 Washington Plaza, Reston. Open weekly: May10 through October 25, every Saturday. Lake Anne Village Center in Reston hosts a bustling marketplace for farmers and residents abundant with the sights, sounds, smells, and colors of an open-air produce market, also featuring fresh meats and dairy products. Have fun while supporting a 'green' economy--shop the Farmers Market! Visit www.restonfarmersmarket.com or www.lakeanneplaza.com.

Aug 16
Reston Concerts on the Town at Reston Town Center. 7:30 pm - 10 pm. 11900 Market Street, Reston. June 7 through August 30, every Saturday. Free outdoor concerts are presented at the Reston Town Center Pavilion through the summer featuring live music from rock to ethnic to folk. The audience brings their own lawn chairs—and dancing shoes when appropriate. Rain or shine. For schedules, call the hotline, 703-912-4062 or visit www.restontowncenter.com.

Aug 16
The Fairfax Symphony Orchestra's OTO Brass Quintet (Music). "OTO Brass Quintet" is the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra's introduction to five of the brass instruments that add brilliance to an orchestra's sound. Explore the designs of brass instruments as the Brass Quintet demonstrates how valves, slides and tubing shape musical tones. "MUSICAL ADVENTURE" is a boisterous performance. Burke Lake Park Amphitheater: 7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Station, VA 22039 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 703-324-SHOW (7469) www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.

Aug 16
Pirate Jack (Songs). Audiences set sail with a true son-of-the-seas, PIRATE JACK! His colorful costuming, energy and mastery of traditional instruments have hoisted sails and spirits from Sea World and Disneyland to the Chesapeake on the original Bounty. This musical sea voyage explores the ports and lifestyles of those who sailed the seas of the 1800s. Their diversity of culture is revealed through the songs they sang. E.C. Lawrence Park Amphitheater: 5040 Walney Road, Chantilly, VA 20151 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 703-324-SHOW (7469) www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.

Aug 16
Bob Brown Puppets (Puppets). Join Puppeteer Bob Brown for an Awesome Arctic Adventure exploring a Super-Secret "PENGUIN'S PLAYGROUND," hidden at the very bottom of the world! To get through the long gloomy winter, Bob's clever creatures lift their spirits by putting on a spectacular show, right out among the icebergs! Be there as Bob's rollicking, playful, multi-talented penguins join their good friends at a Hot Time at the South Pole tonight! Lake Fairfax Park Amphitheater: 1400 Lake Fairfax Drive, Reston, VA 20190 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 703-324-SHOW (7469) www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.

Aug 16
The Fairfax Symphony Orchestra's OTO Woodwind Quartet (Music). "OTO Woodwind Quartet" is the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra's introduction to five of the reed instruments that provide some of the orchestra's most deeply colorful sounds. Bring your imagination as "MUSIC IS COLORFUL" reveals the many moods of music. Mason District Park Amphitheater: 6621 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA 22003 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 703-324-SHOW (7469) www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.

Aug 16
STARLIGHT CINEMA "HARRY POTTER, THE ORDER OF THE PHOENIX" (Drive-in Movies). This film follows the darkest year yet for our young wizard. Harry Potter has to battle the Ministry of Magic as they seize more power at Hogwarts and refuse to believe that the evil Voldemort has returned. Harrys overwhelming school work, changes in the Quiddich team and the increased threat from his nemesis make for his most challenging year. Trinity Center Parkway: 5870 Trinity Parkway, Centreville, VA 7:30 p.m. 703-324-SHOW (7469) www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.

Aug 16
Ruthie and the Wranglers (Roots/Rock). Ruthie & the Wranglers play rockin' American Roots music (also known as FUN!). Known for their original upbeat songs like " (I'm Gonna Kill Myself) If It's the Last Thing I Do" and "I Wanna Be Your Auctioneer," their first two albums were among the Top 20 on the Americana Radio Charts. Hayfield Elementary School: 7633 Telegraph Rd., Alexandria, VA 22315 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 703-324-SHOW (7469) www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.

Aug 16
Farmer's Market Burke. 8 am - 12 pm. VRE Parking Lot 5671 Roberts Parkway www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farm-mkt.htm.

Aug 16
Farmer's Market Reston. 8 am - 12 pm. Lake Anne Village Center off North Center Drive. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farm-mkt.htm.

Aug 16
Wolf Trap. The Thunder Tour. SMV, Stanley Clarke, Marcus Miller, Victor Wooten. $40 in house, $22 lawn. 8 pm. For tickets, call 1-877-965-3872 or www.wolftrap.org.

Jun 27, Jul 10, 31 & Aug 16
Rowing by River Animals at Riverbend Visitor Center. 9 am - 10:30 am. Search for deer, eagles, and other wildlife while rowing along this wildlife rich section of the Potomac. Previous experience rowing not required. Boats and PFD's provided. Reservations and advanced payment required. (All ages, one boater must be 16 yrs. or older). Canceled if inclement weather or hazardous river conditions. Maximum 3/boat, one must be 16 yrs. or older. $20/boat 703-759-9018 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks.

Aug 16 & 17
Civil War Encampment Weekend. 10 am - 4 pm Saturday, 10 am - 3 pm Sunday. Federal and Confederate troops recreate Civil War daily life as reenactors demonstrate the varied work of the army. Skirmishes each day include infantry, artillery and cavalry. Stop by the surgeon's tent to see how the sick and wounded were treated. Visit the weekend encampment and discover a solder's lifestyle during this turbulent time in America's history. Enjoy live music and fashion show. House tours includes artifacts rarely on exhibit belonging to the Haight family. Sully Historic Site, 3650 Historic Sully Way, Chantilly, VA 20151. $7/adult, $5/senior and child. 703-708-0861

Aug 17
Northern Virginia Carvers at Colvin Run Mill Historic Site. 12 pm- 4 pm. Woodcarving lessons, free (nominal charge for wood blank) 10017 Colvin Run Road, Great Falls 703.759.2771 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/crm.

Aug 17
Swing Shift (Swing). The big band era comes alive in the music of Swing Shift's dance band. More energy, more spirit, more get-down New Orleans style! From classics like "Sweet Georgia Brown" and "When the Saints Go Marching In" to their own delirious, decidedly non-standard versions of "Brown-Eyed Girl" and "Under the Boardwalk." Mason District Park Amphitheater: 6621 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA 22003 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 703-324-SHOW (7469) www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.

Aug 17
Wolf Trap. The Beach Boys. $38 in house, $25 lawn. 2 pm. For tickets, call 1-877-965-3872 or www.wolftrap.org.

Aug 17
Flavored Vinegars Tea Program. 1 pm - 3 pm. Add a "splash" of excitement to your food this summer. Discover how easy it is to blend vinegar with herbs, fruits, and vegetables to make a variety of tasty condiments. Flavored vinegars add gourmet seasoning to a wide range of dishes and also make elegant gifts. This program includes a full English tea. $25. Call 703-941-7987 to register. 703.642.5173 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/gsgp/.

Aug 18
Wolf Trap. Backstreet Boys. 8:00 pm. For tickets: 1(877)WOLFTRAP. www.wolftrap.org.

Aug 19
City of Fairfax Farmers Market. 8 am – 12 pm. Van Dyck Park, 3730 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax. 703.642.0128 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farm-mkt.htm.

Aug 19
Children's Shows at Lake Anne Village Center. 11 am – 11:30 am. 1609 Washington Plaza, Reston. June 3 until August 28, every Tuesday and Thursday. Lake Anne Merchants present free shows for children featuring an array of characters and clowns singing songs, performing magic, and more. For the schedule, visit www.lakeanneplaza.com.

Aug 19
Farmer's Market Mount Vernon. 8 am – 12 pm. Sherwood Regional Library located at 2501 Sherwood Hall Lane. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farm-mkt.htm.

Aug 19
Wolf Trap. Bernstein: A Celebration! Boston Pops, Esplanade Orchestra, Keith Lockhart, conductor. Celebrate Berstein's musical genius on this 90th anniversary of his birth with selections from On the Town, West Side Story, On the Waterfront, and more. 8 pm. For tickets, call 1-877-965-3872 or www.wolftrap.org.

Aug 20
Jennifer Cutting's OCEAN ORCHESTRA (Irish). A marriage of other-worldly Celtic beauty and rockin' electric jigs and reels. The OCEAN ORCHESTRA, directed by award-winning composer/arranger Jennifer Cutting, plays Celtic music for Ancient Moderns. This acoustic-electric big band is a Who's Who of the brightest stars of Washington-area Celtic and pop music including Grace Griffith, Lisa Moscatiello, Zan McLeod, Dave Abe, Rico Petruccelli and Robbie Magruder. Lee District Park Amphitheater: 6601 Telegraph Rd, Franconia, VA 22310 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 703-324-SHOW (7469) www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.

Aug 20
MSG - The Acoustic Blues Trio (Piedmont Blues). MSG equals great sound! What makes this acoustic trio truly unique is that, whether playing originals or cover songs, it authentically carries on the Piedmont Blues tradition. A rare find in this day and age. Mason District Park Amphitheater: 6621 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA 22003 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 703-324-SHOW (7469) www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.

Aug 20
Farmer's Market Frying Pan Farm Park. 8 am - 12:30 pm. Located at 2709 West Ox Road, in front of Frying Pan Country Store. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farm-mkt.htm.

Aug 20
Farmer's Market Wakefield. 2 pm - 6 pm. Located at Wakefield Park, 8100 Braddock Road. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farm-mkt.htm.

Aug 20
Farmer's Market Vienna/Oakton. 8 am – 12 pm. Oak Marr RECenter, 3200 Jermantown Road (formerly located at Nottoway Park.www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farm-mkt.htm.

Aug 20
Wolf Trap. Kenny Rogers, The Oak Ridge Boys. $40 in house, $22 lawn. 7:30 pm. For tickets, call 1-877-965-3872 or www.wolftrap.org.

Aug 20
Pet First Aid and CPR at Accotink Park. 6 pm - 10 pm. When disaster strikes your four-legged family member, calling an ambulance won't help. You need to know how to manage your pet's injury or illness in the first critical moments until you can get to a veterinarian. This four-hour workshop will teach you how to stop bleeding, handle choking incidents, perform chest compressions, fashion a splint, take your pet's pulse... and more! $45 includes workshop, book and certificate of completion. Registration and advanced payment required. Lake Accotink Park, call 703-569-0285 for registration and more information. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks.

Aug 21
Children's Shows at Lake Anne Village Center. 11 am – 11:30 am. 1609 Washington Plaza, Reston. June 3 until August 28, every Tuesday and Thursday. Lake Anne Merchants present free shows for children featuring an array of characters and clowns singing songs, performing magic, and more. For the schedule, visit www.lakeanneplaza.com.

Aug 21
Take a Break Concerts at Lake Anne Village Center. 7 pm - 9 pm. 1609 Washington Plaza, Reston. June through August, every Thursday, presented by Reston Community Center. Free outdoor concerts featuring live bands of all styles at Lake Anne Village Center. Bring a lawn chair for a wonderful way to spend an evening under the stars. For the band schedule, visit www.lakeanneplaza.com.

Aug 21
Cathy Ponton King (Blues/Sweet Ballads). Cathy Ponton King of Washington, D.C., has a style and grace all her own, even though she is continually compared to such artists as Bonnie Raitt. Her voice is like velvet, with a rich, sassy edge, and her delivery of each song is surely heartfelt. Her brand new CD is "Under Tow", all new originals plus blues. Nottoway Park: 9601 Courthouse Road, Vienna, VA 22181 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 703-324-SHOW (7469) www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.

Aug 21
Vietnamese Cultural Heritage Night (Vietnamese Dance & Music). Vietnamese music traces back nearly 4,000 years. Similar to the music of other Southeast Asian countries, it is also very distinct in terms of style, composition, mood, modal system and performance. Join us for an evening of Vietnamese culture, featuring traditional and folk music and dance. Ossian Hall Park: 7900 Heritage Drive, Annandale, VA 22003 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 703-324-SHOW (7469) www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.

Aug 21
Farmer's Market Annandale. 8 am - 12 pm. Located in Mason District Park, 6621 Columbia Pike. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farm-mkt.htm.

Aug 21
Farmer's Market Herndon. 8 am - 12 pm. Located in Old Town Herndon, 777 Lynn Street, next to the Red Caboose. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farm-mkt.htm.

Aug 21
Wolf Trap. Chris Isaak. $40 in house, $25 lawn. 7:30 pm. For tickets, call 1-877-965-3872 or www.wolftrap.org.

Aug 21
Sully Sunset Tours. 5 pm - 7 pm. Tour the 1794 home of Richard Bland Lee while enjoying the summer sunset. Take advantage of a great photo opportunity! Bring a picnic supper to enjoy on the lawn. Tours on the half hour, starting at 5pm and the last tour at 6:30pm. Sully Historic Site, 3650 Historic Sully Way, Chantilly, VA 20151 $6/adults, $4/senior and child. Phone 703-437-1794

Aug 21
Garden Sprouts: Pick a Peck of Peppers. Preschool children (3-5 yrs.) with accompanying adults(s). Have fun picking, printing, and playing with purple, yellow, orange, green, and red peppers. Then make a tasty salsa treat! $6. 9:30-10:30am or 11am-noon or Saturday, August 23, 10-11am Call 703-642-5173 to register. 703.642.5173 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/gsgp/.

Jun 20, Jul 3, 24, Aug 21 & 29
Water Critters at Riverbend Visitor Center. 9 am - 10:30 am. Find out about the fascinating creatures living in the river. Row to shady spots to look for wildlife from dragonflies to painted turtles. Previous experience rowing not required. Boats and PFD's provided. (All ages, one boater must be 16 yrs. or older). Reservations and advanced payment required. Canceled if inclement weather or hazardous river conditions. Maximum 3/boat, one must be 16 yrs. or older. $20/boat 703-759-9018 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks.

Aug 22
Night Music (Vintage Rock). Night Music, a Washington area favorite, gets in the groove with classic rock and top 40s hits. Lake Accotink Park: 7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfield, VA 22152 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 703-324-SHOW (7469) www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.

Aug 22
IONA (Celtic). IONA's trademark is a high-energy, pan-Celtic weave of the traditional music of Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Cornwall (England), Brittany (France), the Isle of Man and Galicia (Spain), featuring fiddle, vocals, flute, guitar and percussion. Grist Mill Park: 4710 Mt. Vernon Memorial Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22309 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 703-324-SHOW (7469) www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.

Aug 22
City of Fairfax "Alte Kameraden German" Band (German). AUG-toberfest featuring the Blaskapelle Alte Kameraden Bavarian Band invites you to end your summer in Octoberfest style with authentic fest musik and "gemutlichkeit"! Mason District Park Amphitheater: 6621 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA 22003 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 703-324-SHOW (7469) www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.

Aug 22
Verny Varela y su Orquesta (Latin). Verny Varela is an arranger, composer, singer and flutist from Cali, Colombia, where he grew up in the "Barrio Obrero" and started singing and playing with his father's band, "El Nuevo Son." In 2004 Verny released his album " Amar de Nuevo" which was on the Latin Grammy list of the best tropical albums 2005. Now, Verny Varela is a student in the Jazz Studies Program at the University of the District of Columbia. Royal Lake Park: 5344 Gainsborough Drive, Fairfax, VA 22032 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 703-324-SHOW (7469) www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.

Aug 22
Farmer's Market Kingstowne. 4 pm - 7 pm. Kingstowne Town Center www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farm-mkt.htm.

Aug 22
Farmer's Market McLean. 8:30 am - 12:30 pm. Located at Lewinsville Park, 1659 Chain Bridge Road. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farm-mkt.htm.

Aug 22
Wolf Trap. Eddie from Ohio, Great Big Sea. Hometown heroes and Canadian folk rockers. $32 in house, $22 lawn. 7:30 pm. For tickets, call 1-877-965-3872 or www.wolftrap.org.

Aug 23
Downtown Fairfax Coalition Community Market. 8 am – 1 pm. West and Main Street 703.430.6164 www.geocities.com/heartland/garden/3698.

Aug 23
The Reston Market at Lake Anne Village Center. 9 am – 2 pm. 1609 Washington Plaza, Reston. Open weekly: Saturday, May 3 until Saturday December 6. Art, antiques, collectibles, artisan crafts, and entertainment by the lake. Free admission and free parking. Visit www.lakeanneplaza.com or www.therestonmarket.com.

Aug 23
Farmers Market at Lake Anne Village Center. 8 am - 12 pm. 1609 Washington Plaza, Reston. Open weekly: May10 through October 25, every Saturday. Lake Anne Village Center in Reston hosts a bustling marketplace for farmers and residents abundant with the sights, sounds, smells, and colors of an open-air produce market, also featuring fresh meats and dairy products. Have fun while supporting a 'green' economy--shop the Farmers Market! Visit www.restonfarmersmarket.com or www.lakeanneplaza.com.

Aug 23
Reston Concerts on the Town at Reston Town Center. 7:30 pm - 10 pm. 11900 Market Street, Reston. June 7 through August 30, every Saturday. Free outdoor concerts are presented at the Reston Town Center Pavilion through the summer featuring live music from rock to ethnic to folk. The audience brings their own lawn chairs—and dancing shoes when appropriate. Rain or shine. For schedules, call the hotline, 703-912-4062 or visit www.restontowncenter.com.

Aug 23
Bob Brown Puppets (Puppets). Join Puppeteer Bob Brown for an Awesome Arctic Adventure exploring a Super-Secret "PENGUIN'S PLAYGROUND," hidden at the very bottom of the world! To get through the long gloomy winter, Bob's clever creatures lift their spirits by putting on a spectacular show, right out among the icebergs! Be there as Bob's rollicking, playful, multi-talented penguins join their good friends at a Hot Time at the South Pole tonight! Burke Lake Park Amphitheater: 7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Station, VA 22039 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 703-324-SHOW (7469) www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.

Aug 23
The Fairfax Symphony Orchestra's OTO Brass Quintet (Music). "OTO Brass Quintet" is the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra's introduction to five of the brass instruments that add brilliance to an orchestra's sound. Explore the designs of brass instruments as the Brass Quintet demonstrates how valves, slides and tubing shape musical tones. "MUSICAL ADVENTURE" is a boisterous performance. E.C. Lawrence Park Amphitheater: 5040 Walney Road, Chantilly, VA 20151 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 703-324-SHOW (7469) www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.

Aug 23
The Fairfax Symphony Orchestra's OTO Percussion Duo (Music). "OTO Percussion Duo" is the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra's introduction to the percussion instruments that are the underpinning for the orchestra's music. Drums, the marimba and other instruments lead children on a journey through "WHAT IS RHYTHM?" With music ranging from Bach to ragtime, the Percussion Duo demonstrates how percussion forms the rhythmic foundation of the orchestra. Lake Fairfax Park Amphitheater: 1400 Lake Fairfax Drive, Reston, VA 20190 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 703-324-SHOW (7469) www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.

Aug 23
Pirate Jack (Songs). Audiences set sail with a true son-of-the-seas, PIRATE JACK! His colorful costuming, energy and mastery of traditional instruments have hoisted sails and spirits from Sea World and Disneyland to the Chesapeake on the original Bounty. This musical sea voyage explores the ports and lifestyles of those who sailed the seas of the 1800s. Their diversity of culture is revealed through the songs they sang. Mason District Park Amphitheater: 6621 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA 22003 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 703-324-SHOW (7469) www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.

Aug 23
STARLIGHT CINEMA "TRANSFORMERS" (Drive-in Movies). Relive the old-fashioned enjoyment of the drive-in theater during the entire month of August as Starlight Cinema presents a movie every Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Your evening will begin with an outdoor pre-movie program – music, food and children's activities. Then, at dark, the movies will start. Admission is free and the event is appropriate for the entire family Trinity Center Parkway: 5870 Trinity Parkway, Centreville, VA 7:30 p.m. 703-324-SHOW (7469) www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.

Aug 23
Daryl Davis (Swing, Boogie/Woogie). Daryl Davis has roots deep in American music. The Daryl Davis Trio's repertoire embraces a little something for everybody from the roots of American music: Blues, Rockabilly, Rock'n'Roll, Boogie Woogie, Zydeco and Country. Hayfield Elementary School: 7633 Telegraph Rd., Alexandria, VA 22315 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 703-324-SHOW (7469) www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.

Aug 23
Farmer's Market Burke. 8 am - 12 pm. VRE Parking Lot 5671 Roberts Parkway www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farm-mkt.htm.

Aug 23
Farmer's Market Reston. 8 am - 12 pm. Lake Anne Village Center off North Center Drive. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farm-mkt.htm.

Aug 23
Wolf Trap. Taylor Hicks, Todd Rundgren, Denny Laine, plus more! 8:00 pm. A Tribute to the greatest album in Rock & Roll history- Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. Performing their hits, plus the album in its entirety. For tickets: 1(877)WOLFTRAP. www.wolftrap.org.

Aug 23
Go Fish Go Fish at Lake Accotink Park. 9 am - 11 am. Join us for a morning of fishing and fun. Learn the wildlife-friendly catch-and-release fishing technique. Find out what species of fish live in the lake and how to protect their environment and your drinking water! (6yrs and up) Safety and environmental issues are also covered. Bring your own pole and tackle or borrow one of ours; barbless hooks only. $15 per child, accompanying adult free. Reservations and advanced payment required. Refunds only if class is cancelled. GROUP PROGRAMS: Call to reserve a date for your scout, sports team, home school, club or other group of 10 or more people, 703-569-0285. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks.

Aug 23
Sunset Cruise at Lake Accotink Park. 8 pm - 9 pm. Admire the sunset and relax as you cruise the beautiful shoreline of Lake Accotink. You may spot a heron settling in for the night or a deer coming down to water's edge for a late drink. An interpretive history of Lake Accotink Park and the area is included in the tour. Beverages served on board. $5 per person. (18 yrs and up) Cruise cancelled in case of rain or gusty winds. Reservations and advanced payment required. Refunds issued only if cruise is cancelled. 703-569-0285 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks.

Aug 23
Dog Day Afternoon at Lake Accotink Park. (Humans 8yrs and up; dogs all ages) 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm. Treat your canine companion to a special cruise aboard Lake Accotink Park's mighty pontoon boat. The cruise will enchant your dog with glimpses of ducks, geese and other lake dwellers. Tour boat cancelled and refunds issued in case of rain or windy conditions. Reservations and advanced payment required. No refunds unless tour boat is cancelled. $5 for adults, $3 for kids ages 8-15. Child must be accompanied by an adult. Lake Accotink Park, call 703-569-0285 for registration and more information. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks.

Aug 23
Terrarium Workshop. Tired of the heat? 9:30 am - 11 am. Stay cool; create an indoor garden – a terrarium. Begonia enthusiast Johanna Zinn provides information on the versatile species and the inspiration to create a beautiful terrarium. Terrarium, plants and soil provided. $20 703.642.5173 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/gsgp/.

Aug 23 & 24
Annual Begonia Show and Sale. Attend the 28th Annual Begonia Show and Sale at Green Spring Gardens for a weekend of demonstrations, plant displays and sales. Expand your plant palette; be tempted with splashes of color for homes and greenhouses that last long after frosts have put our outdoor gardens to bed! 9-4:30pm The sale offers a wide variety of begonias, including unusual subtropic species. Sunday, August 24, noon-3:30pm FREE 703.642.5173 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/gsgp/.

Aug 24
Pickling Produce at Claude Moore Colonial Farm at Turkey Run. 1 pm – 4 pm. Salty, sour pickles from the kitchen garden will bring flavor to the farm family's meals. Help prepare vegetables for pickling as the farm wife shows you how she combines salt, water, and homemade vinegar to preserve her summer crops. Weather permitting - call ahead. 703.903.9330 www.1771.org.

Aug 24
Reston Century Bike Tour at Reston Town Center. 11900 Market Street, Reston. Sunday, August 24, 6 am registration, presented by Reston Bike Club. Rain or shine, this Reston Bike Club tour will start and finish at Reston Town Center. Riders can select from three routes of approximately 30, 63, and 100 miles. There will be a post-ride party in the Pavilion with food and music for participating cyclists. Friends and family can join the festivities for a fee. Visit www.restonbikeclub.org.

Aug 24
The All New Genetically Altered Jug Band (Jug Band). The All New Genetically Altered Jug Band (ANGAJB) provides a fun time for all ages by playing music that makes you smile! Featuring novelty songs of the 20th century, the band performs both obscure oldies and lively original tunes. Mason District Park Amphitheater: 6621 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA 22003 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 703-324-SHOW (7469) www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.

Aug 24
Wolf Trap. The Irish Tenors. Anthony Kearns, Karl Scully, Finbar Wright. An evening of Irish classics and contemporary songs. 8 pm. For tickets, call 1-877-965-3872 or www.wolftrap.org.

Aug 25
Wolf Trap. UB40. $40 in house, $22 lawn. 8pm. For tickets, call 1-877-965-3872 or www.wolftrap.org.

Aug 25
Family Story Time. (Children of all ages). 2 pm. Let your imagination soar with stories and then enjoy an activity. Discover how you can participate in the Summer Reading Program. FREE. Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green Spring Rd, Alexandria, 703-642-5173, www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/gsgp.

Aug 25, Sept 29, Oct 27 & Nov 24
Family Story Time. (Children of all ages), 2pm. Mondays. Let your imagination soar with stories and then enjoy an activity. Discover how you can participate in the Summer Reading Program. FREE 703.642.5173 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/gsgp/.

Aug 26
City of Fairfax Farmers Market. 8 am – 12 pm. Van Dyck Park, 3730 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax. 703.642.0128 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farm-mkt.htm.

Aug 26
Bloodmobile at Reston Town Center, presented by INOVA. 12 pm - 7:30 pm. 11900 Market Street, Reston. Presented fourth Tuesday of every month. Do a good deed and donate blood at Reston Town Center! Schedule an appointment at 1-866-256-6372 or www.inova.org/donateblood, then register onsite. Bloodmobile located beside the Pavilion.

Aug 26
Children's Shows at Lake Anne Village Center. 11 am – 11:30 am. 1609 Washington Plaza, Reston. June 3 until August 28, every Tuesday and Thursday. Lake Anne Merchants present free shows for children featuring an array of characters and clowns singing songs, performing magic, and more. For the schedule, visit www.lakeanneplaza.com.

Aug 26
Farmer's Market Mount Vernon. 8 am – 12 pm. Sherwood Regional Library located at 2501 Sherwood Hall Lane. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farm-mkt.htm.

Aug 26
Wolf Trap. Regeneration Tour 2008. The Human League, Belinda Carlisle of the Go-Go's, ABC, A Flock of Seagulls, Naked Eyes. 7 pm. For tickets call 1(877)WOLFTRAP. www.wolftrap.org.

Aug 27
Meet Me at the Movies – Senior Movie Day at Reston Town Center. 10 am. Presented fourth Wednesday of every month by Reston Association. Reston Association presents free, recent-run films for those over 55 years old. Doors open at 9:30 am for refreshments and door prizes. For information, call 703-435-6530. See the film schedule at www.restontowncenter.com.

Aug 27
Sol Y Rumba (Latin Dance Music). Formed eighteen years ago, this legendary nine-piece ensemble features members that live and perform in New York City, Washington, DC, and Baltimore. They have performed all over the US, including a week's stint at the JAZZ BAKERY in LA, and continue to frequent jazz and dance clubs on the eastern seaboard including the BLUE NOTE in Manhattan and BIRDLAND -- the jazz corner of the world. Lee District Park Amphitheater: 6601 Telegraph Rd, Franconia, VA 22310 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 703-324-SHOW (7469) www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.

Aug 27
Big Bertha's Rhythm Kings (Jazz). Big Bertha's Rhythm Kings play a high intensity mix of swing and dixieland that has listeners of all ages bouncing in the aisles. Mason District Park Amphitheater: 6621 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA 22003 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 703-324-SHOW (7469) www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.

Aug 27
Farmer's Market Frying Pan Farm Park. 8 am - 12:30 pm. Located at 2709 West Ox Road, in front of Frying Pan Country Store. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farm-mkt.htm.

Aug 27
Farmer's Market Wakefield. 2 pm - 6 pm. Located at Wakefield Park, 8100 Braddock Road. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farm-mkt.htm.

Aug 27
Farmer's Market Vienna/Oakton. 8 am – 12 pm. Oak Marr RECenter, 3200 Jermantown Road (formerly located at Nottoway Park.www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farm-mkt.htm.

Aug 27
Music in the Field at Frying Pan Farm Park Visitor Center. 10:30 - 11:30 am. Bring your imagination and experience the many moods of music. Explore your emotional reactions to music while listening to a variety of pieces performed by the Fairfax Symphony's Overture to Orchestra Woodwind Quintet. FREE 703-437-9101 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks.

Aug 27
Nature Night Hike. Call to schedule a date for your scout, sports team, home school, club or other group of 10 or more people. (7yrs and up) Lake Accotink Park, Bats, owls and foxes come out at night to hunt for prey. Step out for a nightime hike over wooded terrain as we try to encounter some of the "nightlife" in Lake Accotink Park. Participants will learn about nocturnal activities of the forest residents. Dress for the weather. Meet at the park Visitors Center. Use the front entrance at 7500 Accotink Park Road. Adults bring a flashlight. $5 per adult, $3 for children under 16yrs. Reservations and advanced payment required. One person must prepay for entire group. Refunds only if park cancels hike. 703-569-0285. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks.

Aug 28
Children's Shows at Lake Anne Village Center. 11 am – 11:30 am. 1609 Washington Plaza, Reston. June 3 until August 28, every Tuesday and Thursday. Lake Anne Merchants present free shows for children featuring an array of characters and clowns singing songs, performing magic, and more. For the schedule, visit www.lakeanneplaza.com.

Aug 28
Take a Break Concerts at Lake Anne Village Center. 7 pm - 9 pm. 1609 Washington Plaza, Reston. June through August, every Thursday, presented by Reston Community Center. Free outdoor concerts featuring live bands of all styles at Lake Anne Village Center. Bring a lawn chair for a wonderful way to spend an evening under the stars. For the band schedule, visit www.lakeanneplaza.com.

Aug 28
Seldom Scene (Bluegrass). 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm. The Seldom Scene has long been one of the most progressive bands in bluegrass and one of this musical genre's finest acts. Widely acclaimed as "America's greatest bluegrass band," its members are regarded as legendary figures in the acoustic music world. Nottoway Park: 9601 Courthouse Road, Vienna, VA 22181 FREE 703-324-SHOW (7469) www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.

Aug 28
Farmer's Market Annandale. 8 am - 12 pm. Located in Mason District Park, 6621 Columbia Pike. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farm-mkt.htm.

Aug 28
Farmer's Market Herndon. 8 am - 12 pm. Located in Old Town Herndon, 777 Lynn Street, next to the Red Caboose. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farm-mkt.htm.

Aug 29
City of Fairfax "Alte Kameraden German" Band (German). AUG-toberfest featuring the Blaskapelle Alte Kameraden Bavarian Band invites you to end your summer in Octoberfest style with authentic fest musik and "gemutlichkeit"! Lake Accotink Park: 7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfield, VA 22152 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 703-324-SHOW (7469) www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.

Aug 29
The Moonlighters (Motown). Since 1990, The Moonlighters have been one of the region's best-loved groups. Critically acclaimed, they have performed an unprecedented seven times at The Kennedy Center, among other prestigious venues. The Moonlighters are also Gigmasters' top-rated act. Grist Mill Park: 4710 Mt. Vernon Memorial Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22309 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 703-324-SHOW (7469) www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.

Aug 29
Karma From Tibet (Tibetan). Come and enjoy a night of spirited Tibetan dance and music with performers in vibrant traditional costumes. Mason District Park Amphitheater: 6621 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA 22003 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 703-324-SHOW (7469) www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.

Aug 29
Sandra Y. Johnson (Jazz/Blues). Sandra Y. Johnson has been singing most of her life. In 2001, Sandra became interested in singing jazz, and in February 2004, released her debut CD entitled, "Steppin' Out". She was the 2nd Place Winner of the 2006 & 2007 Billie Holiday Vocal Competition. Royal Lake Park: 5344 Gainsborough Drive, Fairfax, VA 22032 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 703-324-SHOW (7469) www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.

Aug 29
Farmer's Market Kingstowne. 4 pm - 7 pm. Kingstowne Town Center www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farm-mkt.htm.

Aug 29
Farmer's Market McLean. 8:30 am - 12:30 pm. Located at Lewinsville Park, 1659 Chain Bridge Road. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farm-mkt.htm.

Aug 29 – Sep 7
Wolf Trap. Les Miserables. One of Broadway's longest running shows and the 1987 Tony award winner for Best Musical, Les Miserables recounts the struggle of good versus evil during the French Revolution . This fiercely moving theatrical epic includes such memorable songs as "On My Own" and "Master of the House." Aug 29, 30, 31, Sept 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, all at 8 pm. Aug 30, 31 and Sept 6, 7, at 2 pm and 8 pm. For tickets, call 1-877-965-3872 or www.wolftrap.org.

Aug 30
Downtown Fairfax Coalition Community Market. 8 am – 1 pm. West and Main Street 703.430.616 www.geocities.com/heartland/garden/3698.

Aug 30
The Reston Market at Lake Anne Village Center. 9 am – 2 pm. 1609 Washington Plaza, Reston. Open weekly: Saturday, May 3 until Saturday December 6. Art, antiques, collectibles, artisan crafts, and entertainment by the lake. Free admission and free parking. Visit www.lakeanneplaza.com or www.therestonmarket.com.

Aug 30
Farmers Market at Lake Anne Village Center. 8 am - 12 pm. 1609 Washington Plaza, Reston. Open weekly: May10 through October 25, every Saturday. Lake Anne Village Center in Reston hosts a bustling marketplace for farmers and residents abundant with the sights, sounds, smells, and colors of an open-air produce market, also featuring fresh meats and dairy products. Have fun while supporting a 'green' economy--shop the Farmers Market! Visit www.restonfarmersmarket.com or www.lakeanneplaza.com.

Aug 30
Reston Concerts on the Town at Reston Town Center. 7:30 pm - 10 pm. 11900 Market Street, Reston. June 7 through August 30, every Saturday. Free outdoor concerts are presented at the Reston Town Center Pavilion through the summer featuring live music from rock to ethnic to folk. The audience brings their own lawn chairs—and dancing shoes when appropriate. Rain or shine. For schedules, call the hotline, 703-912-4062 or visit www.restontowncenter.com.

Aug 30
STARLIGHT CINEMA "SHERK THE THIRD" (Drive-in Movies). When Shrek married Fiona, the last thing he had in mind was becoming the next King, but that is exactly what will happen if he can not find a suitable replacement for King Harold. Shrek, Donkey and Puss in Boots find that their best candidate, rebellious Medieval high school slacker Artie, proves to be more of a challenge than they bargained for in the third of this phenomenally successful series. Trinity Center Parkway: 5870 Trinity Parkway, Centreville, VA 7:30 p.m. 703-324-SHOW (7469) www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.

Aug 30
Hawaiian (Hawiian). Bring your grass skirt and uke and swing your hips to an evening of traditional Hawaiian music and dance. Hayfield Elementary School: 7633 Telegraph Rd., Alexandria, VA 22315 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 703-324-SHOW (7469) www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.

Aug 30
Farmer's Market Burke. 8 am - 12 pm. VRE Parking Lot 5671 Roberts Parkway www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farm-mkt.htm.

Aug 30
Farmer's Market Reston. 8 am - 12 pm. Lake Anne Village Center off North Center Drive. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farm-mkt.htm.

August 30
Northern Virginia Conservation Trust 2008 Kayak Trip. 9 am - 12 pm. Join the Northern Virginia Conservation Trust for a naturalist-led kayak trip this summer! Beginners are welcome! All equipment and instruction is provided. All participants must be 16 or older. Reservations are required and seats fill up fast, so contact us now! Pohick Bay: 6501 Pohick Bay Drive, Lorton, Virginia 22079. $35 per person. Call Whitney Bailey at 703-354-5093 x25 or wbailey@nvct.org to sign up. www.nvct.org.

Aug 31
SKYLINE Vocal Band (A Cappella/Contempary). "Using state-of-the-art technology and style, Skyline will leave you wondering where the "band" is. Why? Skyline uses only the human voice for every sound you hear. No genre is safe. You want rock, you got it. You want classical, you got it. You want it, they've got it. If you've got it, they want it."Mason District Park Amphitheater: 6621 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA 22003 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 703-324-SHOW (7469) www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.