Recurring weekly on Sunday, Friday, Saturday
Times: Friday, Saturday, Sunday evenings and special Sunday Matinees.
Contact: The Lazy Susan Dinner Theatre
Phone: (703) 550-7384
Admission: $25 - $45, group discount for parties of 15 or more
The citizens of Tuna, Texas, have a lot on their plate! The town judge has been found dead in a compromising position, someone has been poisoning the local pooches, and Charlene still can’t make the cheerleading squad! Two men. Twenty characters. Too funny for words! Greater Tuna is America’s most frequently produced comedy since its debut in 1981. The Lazy Susan is one of the few remaining dinner theatres in the area, and the only one in Fairfax County. A pioneer in "chow business" in the 1970s, the Susan, as she is affectionately known, offers a Texan twist to its famous Pennsylvania-Dutch Buffet to capture the spirit of the production. The price for both dinner and show beats the cost of most theater tickets alone!

Recurring daily
Times: 11:00 AM
Contact: Wolf Trap
Phone: (877) 965-3872
Admission: $8.00
Join master puppeteer Bob Brown and more than a dozen of his delightful dragons in this enchanting new production. Each dragon, from “Dude” with Attitude to “Docker” the Rocker, has a specific yet silly skill they can’t wait to share. The dragons may be outrageous but the giggles are contagious as these comical characters fumble and bumble their way through the performance. Come to two performances in one day for only $10! Make it a morning in the park! Enjoy a picnic in the meadow between performances at Wolf Trap's Children's Theatre-in-the-Woods. Tickets may be purchased for a single performance for $8 or for both the 10 am and 11:15 am performances for only $2 more.

Recurring daily
Times: 10:00 AM
Contact: Wolf Trap
Phone: (877) 965-3872
Admission: $8.00
The talented young dancers of the Maryland Youth Ballet present another fantastic adventure of Caroline and her friends, this time as they head to the zoo! This is a great opportunity to introduce young children to the excitement of ballet. Come to two performances in one day for only $10! Make it a morning in the park! Enjoy a picnic in the meadow between performances at Wolf Trap's Children's Theatre-in-the-Woods. Tickets may be purchased for a single performance for $8 or for both the 10 am and 11:15 am performances for only $2 more.

Times: 8 pm
Phone: 1-877-WOLFTRAP
Admission: $25 to $45
Named the No. 1 Greatest Singer of All Time by Rolling Stone, this dynamic gospel-infused soul diva continues to inspire with iconic songs such as “Respect” and “Chain of Fools.” Franklin released her first recording at age 14 and skyrocketed to pop icon status in the late ’60s with an impressive 10 Top 10 hits in an 18-month span. Mary J. Blige commended Franklin’s legacy in music in Rolling Stone: “Aretha is a gift from God. When it comes to expressing yourself through song, there is no one who can touch her. She is the reason why women want to sing.”

Recurring daily
Times: 7:30 pm
Admission: $10
HHS is proud to present its production of "Footloose" Thurs 29th, Fri 30th and Sat 31st of July at 7:30 each night in Herndon High's Auditorium. Tickets can be purchased at the door or on line at www.herndondrama.org. The lead is played by Joey Truncale, 2010 graduate, recipient of the HHS faculty award and a Cappie nominee. The cast is made up of students from HHS, Westfield HS, South Lakes, Herndon Middle and Langston Hughes MS. The cast will be performing some of the songs from the show during intermission at Friday Night Live in Herndon on July 16th. Poster by Zack Gross, Class of 2010.

Times: 8:00pm
Contact: tickets@jamminjava.com
Phone: (703) 255-1566
Admission: $20 per show. $35 for both nights.
"SK6ERS," as they're also affectionately known, have carved a determined, inspiring path since forming in Western Massachusetts in 2003. An exceptional live act given to high-energy showmanship, The Sixers are closing in on their 1000th show with a newfound grit and gratitude.

Times: 6:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m.

Burnt Sienna is known for covering a wide variety of genres, such as modern and classic rock, '80s, country and Hip-hop.

Times: 8:30 pm
Phone: 1-877-WOLFTRAP
Admission: $20 to $52
Commemorating the 20th anniversary of FINAL FANTASY®, this spectacular concert will be enhanced by state-of-the-art video and art stills shown on massive screens in-house and on the lawn, highlighting the games’ most memorable sequences. Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the very popular video game Final Fantasy®, a new album, Distant Worlds II, conducted by Arnie Roth, is being released this summer. This program will feature the work of Japanese video game composer Nobuo Uematsu and music from Final Fantasy XIV, released this year.

Recurring daily
Times: Friday and Saturday 8pm; Sunday 3pm
Phone: (703) 481-5930
Admission: $22 Adult $19 Students & Seniors

Yes, this is it... The Mega-Hit! Whether you have seen it before or not, we promise you that we will bring the same rock musical passion to our stage that you have come to expect from ESP and the team that brought us "The Who's Tommy" and "The Rocky Horror Show."

Times: 8:00pm
Contact: tickets@jamminjava.com
Phone: (703) 255-1566
Admission: $20 per show. $35 for both nights.
"SK6ERS," as they're also affectionately known, have carved a determined, inspiring path since forming in Western Massachusetts in 2003. An exceptional live act given to high-energy showmanship, The Sixers are closing in on their 1000th show with a newfound grit and gratitude.

Recurring daily
Times: Friday 3pm - 8pm; Saturday 9am - 5pm; Sunday 10am - 5pm
Phone: (540) 951-1344
Admission: Friday $18.00 for a 3 day pass or $12.00 each day for adults, $6.00 for teenagers 12-17, Children under 12 are FREE with a paying adult.

The ultimate gun show & sale in the entire Capital Region. 

Recurring daily
Times: 7/31 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; 8/1 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Phone: (703) 589-4144
Admission: FREE

Take a virtual trip to one of Southeast Asia's preferred destinations! This year's festival is showcasing the Philippines. The Philippine Village showcases the diverse culture and rich heritage of this nation's peoples and 7,107 islands. Learn more about age-old traditions and exciting places that have defined the Philippines and her peoples. Food from various regions of the Philippines, traditional folk art performances, handmade crafts, and interactive displays and indigenous games for children will highlight the uniqueness of the Philippines that has made this country both a crossroads and a destination.

More than 150 multi-cultural vendors and exhibitions will also serve the event, including 35 traditional Asian food vendors ranging from Vietnamese, Indian, Japanese, Korean, Thai, Laotian, Filipino, and among others. The Asian Food and Tennis Festival includes all-day stages performances on 3 different stages, contests, interactive demonstrations, children amusement rides, free tennis clinics, as well destination asia where 12 Asian Embassies and Organizations exhibit their culture and arts with plenty more! Bring the whole family to Reston for this exciting event!

Times: 10:30am
Contact: tickets@jamminjava.com
Phone: (703) 255-1566
Admission: $10
The magnificently indefinable Asylum Street Spankers stand as one of America's most distinctive live groups. With an all-acoustic mix of genres hailed by Rolling Stone as "inspired, lunatic brilliance," what other band can boast of appearances on both NPR's All Things Considered and The Bob & Tom Show? Mommy Says No!, the group's sixth studio album, features an inspired approach to childhood that one pundit likened to "Dan Hicks meets Dan Zanes." In the best tradition of classic Warner Bros. cartoons, the album is full of the sort of inside joke that will appeal to the Spankers' decidedly adult fans, even while the disc's sounds and themes catch the ears of children. http://yellowdogrecords.com/spankers/mommy_says_no.html

Times: 7:00pm
Contact: tickets@jamminjava.com
Phone: (703) 255-1566
Admission: $17
The magnificently indefinable Asylum Street Spankers began in 1994 during a booze and hallucinogen-fueled party at the Dabbs Hotel in Llano, Texas. There Christina Marrs met Wammo. During a night spent singing and playing along the banks of the Llano River they discovered a shared love for early 20th century music. Upon returning to Austin they gathered a few like-minded pals and began playing free shows at clubs and busking around town. http://www.asylumstreetspankers.com/home/home.html

Times: 3pm to 6pm
Contact: Sports for Nature
Phone: (571) 244-7248
Admission: $19
The legendary Latin American rock band EL PARQUE will be in Washington, DC for the first time ever and playing a concert at the 2010 Asian Festival that benefits the environmental organization, Amigos of Costa Rica. Attend this cultural musical event with your family and friends, and have fun and help nature at the same time! There will be plenty of space to sit and enjoy the music, as well as food and beverages from many different countries. BUY TICKETS AT: http://www.elparque.eventbrite.com This is a SPORTS FOR NATURE event: http://www.sportsfornature.com

Times: 8:30 pm
Phone: 1-877-WOLFTRAP
Admission: $20 to $52
The mysterious music from Gustav Holst’s The Planets is complemented by beautiful HD images from NASA. You’ll be mesmerized by the sights from deep space and the ethereal sounds of the National Symphony Orchestra. Gustav Holst based his most-recognized composition on his own fascination with astrological and supernatural symbols. Incorporating Roman mythology and symbolism into our solar system, Holst relates mankind to the infinite world beyond. Premiering in 1920, The Planets was composed before Pluto was discovered in 1930. Other composers penned a Pluto movement throughout the decades, but after its planetary status was removed in 2006, Holst’s original work became, once again, the complete work for our solar system. Giant screens in-house and on the lawn!

Times: 10:00pm
Contact: tickets@jamminjava.com
Phone: (703) 255-1566
Admission: $10
The Chuck Shaffer Picture Show, based out of Harrisonburg, VA, officially formed as a band a little more than a year ago. In that small window of time CSPS has already gained national attention and continues gaining rapid recognition with their new blend of infectious hooks and modern rock sound. After completing and releasing their debut album, For Your Eyes Only, with acclaimed producer Justin Thomas and co-producer Christian Wilson in January 2009, the band has been hitting the eastern coast hard. They pack huge energy into each live show, flawlessly connecting with an ever-growing fan base. Come out, join in and enjoy CSPS as they wind up thier summer tour back at home! http://www.myspace.com/thechuckshafferpictureshow http://www.myspace.com/madrone http://www.myspace.com/conditionsband

Times: 3 pm
Phone: 1-877-WOLFTRAP
Admission: $25 to $42
Legendary reggae pioneers and up-and-coming artists create a festive block party filled with pulsing beats. “A soulful crooner indebted to classic rocksteady and American R&B” (AllMusic.com), Beres Hammond wrote and recorded prolifically in the 1990s. His albums have appeared on the Top Reggae Albums charts throughout the late ’90s and early 2000s. He is known for his hit “Tempted to Touch.”

Times: 8 pm
Phone: 1-877-WOLFTRAP
Admission: $30 to $48
On a rare US tour, this international Latin hit-maker returns having spent nine weeks at the top of the Latin Pop chart in 2009 with his duet with Alicia Keys, “Looking for Paradise.” A 15-time Latin Grammy Award winner and 2-time Grammy Award winner for Best Latin Pop Album, Sanz has been praised as “the most commercially successful Spanish singer of all time” (AllMusic.com). He is making his debut at the Filene Center. He co-wrote a duet with Shakira, “La Tortuna,” which became one of the biggest Latin hits of 2005. In early 2009 Sanz also worked with Alicia Keys on the song and video “Looking for Paradise.”

Recurring daily
Times: 10:00 AM
Contact: Wolf Trap
Phone: (877) 965-3872
Admission: $8.00
Take an upright bass, add a cello, and throw in some beatbox flute for a music experience like no other! Your ears will be surprised as this dynamic trio reinvents well-loved musical numbers from the Sesame Street theme song to Tchaikovsky by blending the sounds of hip-hop, classical, and popular music. Be prepared to get in on the action when PROJECT Trio has the whole audience at its beatboxing best! Come to two performances in one day for only $10! Make it a morning in the park! Enjoy a picnic in the meadow between performances at Wolf Trap's Children's Theatre-in-the-Woods. Tickets may be purchased for a single performance for $8 or for both the 10 am and 11:15 am performances for only $2 more.

Times: 8 pm
Phone: 1-877-WOLFTRAP
Admission: $25 to $45
“On The Road Again” and “Mama, Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys” are among 16 chart-topping hits this renegade country-rock superstar has produced over five decades. A 7-time Grammy winner, Nelson received three nominations in 2010, including one for his recent release, American Classic. Nelson organized the first Farm Aid concert in 1985 with John Mellencamp and Neil Young to raise awareness for the loss of family farms. Joined by Dave Matthews in 2001, the organization has raised over $36 million dollars.

Recurring daily
Times: 11:15 AM
Contact: Wolf Trap
Phone: (877) 965-3872
Admission: $8.00
With global-warming witches, kings swimming in moats, Batman eating ice cream, and a villain-turned-stand-up comic, these operas are anything but ordinary! Using a trunk full of props and Mad-Lib style suggestions from the audience, the talented and energetic singers of the Wolf Trap Opera Company create a new opera each day right before your eyes. Come to two performances in one day for only $10! Make it a morning in the park! Enjoy a picnic in the meadow between performances at Wolf Trap's Children's Theatre-in-the-Woods. Tickets may be purchased for a single performance for $8 or for both the 10 am and 11:15 am performances for only $2 more.

Times: 8 pm
Phone: 1-877-WOLFTRAP
Admission: $25 to $42
The largest selling jazz instrumentalist in music today, this crossover jazz trumpeter has shared the stage and screen with big names including Sting, Paul Simon, Josh Groban, and Steven Tyler. Over the past three decades, Botti [pronounced boat-tee] has recorded and performed with the best in music including Frank Sinatra, Sting, Josh Groban, Michael Buble, Paul Simon, Joni Mitchell, John Mayer, Andrea Bocelli, Joshua Bell, and Aerosmith's own Steven Tyler. Several of his collaborative partners were featured on the 2009 PBS special that aired in conjunction with his latest release, Chris Botti in Boston. # Botti started playing professionally at the age of 10. Three jazz albums of his made the Billboard Top 40 list: When I Fall in Love (2004), To Love Again: The Duets (2005), and his most recent release, the live album Chris Botti in Boston (2009).

Times: 8:00pm
Contact: tickets@jamminjava.com
Phone: (703) 255-1566
Admission: $10
More Info:http://jamminjava.com/home/events/the-rocketboys http://www.myspace.com/andyzipf http://www.myspace.com/deathontwowheels http://www.myspace.com/therocketboys http://www.youtube.com/therocketboys http://www.facebook.com/pages/Musicplayer/119449958077967?v=wall&ref=ts

Times: 8:00pm
Contact: tickets@jamminjava.com
Phone: (703) 255-1566
Admission: $15
More Info: http://jamminjava.com/home/events/alex-band-from-the-calling http://www.alexband.net/ http://www.myspace.com/alexbandmusic http://www.youtube.com/user/AlexBandTube

Recurring daily
Times: Thursday and Friday 10am-3pm
Phone: (703) 437-9101
Admission: $20 per person for a daytime ride pass; Free parking and admission on Thursday and Friday night!

Visit us on Thursday when it's less crowded to enjoy the rides, amusements and treats at the the 4-H Fair.  Visit the farm animals, take a wagon ride ($3) or walk the nature trail.  $20 per person for a daytime ride pass.  Contact Frying Pan Park for ride pass details.  Unlimted ride specials sold 10am-2pm; honored 10am-3pm. 

Recurring daily
Phone: (316) 269-9610
Admission: Registration Fees Apply
Learn how to reconnect with friends or classmates, what to do for a reunion and where to go for a reunion.  Homecoming 2010 gives you the answers to all this and more!  In conjunction with this historic event, those who went to various schools in France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and other areas will be staging their reunions and get-togethers.  OVERSEAS BRATS serves as an organization for all Military Brats & Overseas Brats who lived throughout the U.S. and overseas.  Since its founding in 1986, OVERSEAS BRATS has located thousands of Americans who were Military Brats & Overseas Brat, helped more than 160 overseas and military school alumni groups with their alumni and reunion activities. 

Times: 8:15 pm
Phone: 1-877-WOLFTRAP
Admission: $20 to $52
You’ll be both shaken and stirred by the powerful theme songs from classic James Bond films like Goldfinger, Casino Royale, Dr. No, and others. Film composer and conductor Carl Davis leads the NSO through an impressive array of musical selections from the James Bond films from 1962’s Dr. No through 2006’s Casino Royale. When a new Bond movie is announced, the first question in fans’ minds is “Who’s playing Bond?” The next question is “Who’s writing the new theme song?” A list of past performers of these iconic power ballads reads like a Who’s Who of popular music: Paul McCartney, Nancy Sinatra, Carly Simon, and the White Stripes have all taken their turn with 007.

Recurring daily
Times: Aug. 6: 5-10 pm, Aug. 7: 9am-9pm, Aug. 8: 9 am-5 pm
Contact: Samantha Nagurny
Phone: (703) 324-5203
Admission: Free Admission, $5 Parking Fee
Come out to the Fairfax County 4-H Fair and Frying Pan Farm Park Show for free family fun! We have entertainers, animal shows, 4-H exhibits, various contests, carnival rides, and much more! The fair hours on Saturday are from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. featuring an night program which has a tractor pull, rides until 10 p.m., and live entertainment from great local acts! Sundays hours are 9 am to 5 pm. Rides open Friday, August 6 at 5 pm! If you have any projects that you think are ribbon worthy, enter them and see how you do! All rules for entering anything in the fair are in our catalog which is located on our website: www.4hfairfax.org. Admission to the fair is free with a $5 parking fee per car.

Times: 6:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m.

Formed in the summer of 1996 by four musicians from the College of William and Mary, Gonzo's Nose has carved a niche for themselves in the D.C. music scene by combining solid musicianship with a repertoire of hundreds of cover songs from the early 80's up until songs that hit the radio just yesterday.

Times: 9:30pm
Contact: tickets@jamminjava.com
Phone: (703) 255-1566
Admission: $15 advance/ $18 day of show
"…making a promising comeback with a terrific new country-tinged album… His two hour plus show is a roundhouse kick to rock-and-roll cynicism, a high-spirited affair led by a man who seems intent on giving the audience its money's worth and having a great time doing so." -The Washington Post "John Eddie is a bad-ass… Eddie writes like a cowboy poet, a rock 'n' roller and a country tune-smith all rolled into one. Part Steve Earl, part Guy Clark, part Springsteen, John Eddie is one hell of an artist, and if you didn't already know him, you will soon."

Times: 9:30pm
Contact: tickets@jamminjava.com
Phone: (703) 255-1566
Admission: $15 advance/ $18 day of
"…making a promising comeback with a terrific new country-tinged album… His two hour plus show is a roundhouse kick to rock-and-roll cynicism, a high-spirited affair led by a man who seems intent on giving the audience its money's worth and having a great time doing so." -The Washington Post "John Eddie is a bad-ass… Eddie writes like a cowboy poet, a rock 'n' roller and a country tune-smith all rolled into one. Part Steve Earl, part Guy Clark, part Springsteen, John Eddie is one hell of an artist, and if you didn't already know him, you will soon." -Performing Songwriter http://www.johneddie.com/

Times: 8:30 pm
Phone: 1-877-WOLFTRAP
Admission: $20 to $52
That “wascally wabbit” returns for two fabulous nights of film and music! The NSO provides live accompaniment as everyone’s favorite bunny brings new cartoons and music to life on large screens in-house and on the lawn. Warner Bros.’ Bugs Bunny On Broadway reinvented a new genre of symphony concerts with its premiere in 1990 and is celebrating its 20th anniversary with this newly created concert sequel. Among the timeless cartoons shown are “The Rabbit of Seville” (1950) and “What’s Opera, Doc?” (1957), as well as cartoons set to the overtures to William Tell and Die Fledermaus. A number of new cartoons from the Merrie Melodies and Looney Tunes vaults will be added, including the debut of Tweety Bird and Sylvester into the concert with “Tweet and Lovely,” the misguided romantic musings of Pepe Le Pew in “A Scent of The Matterhorn,” and the concert debut of one of Bugs Bunny’s and Daffy Duck’s most celebrated face-offs in “Ali Baba Bunny!”

Recurring daily
Times: Friday and Saturday 8pm; Sunday 3pm
Phone: (703) 481-5930
Admission: $22 Adult $19 Students & Seniors

Yes, this is it... The Mega-Hit! Whether you have seen it before or not, we promise you that we will bring the same rock musical passion to our stage that you have come to expect from ESP and the team that brought us "The Who's Tommy" and "The Rocky Horror Show."

Times: 6:00pm
Contact: tickets@jamminjava.com
Phone: (703) 255-1566
Admission: $10 advance/ $13 day of show
http://www.myspace.com/lydia http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XmMpCKRxfYE&feature=player_embedded

Recurring daily
Times: Fair runs 9am-5pm Sat. & Sun; Carnival runs 11am-10pm Sat. and 11am-5pm Sun.
Phone: (703) 437-9101
Admission: $5 parking fee per car. Free admission to 4-H Fair

Find old fashioned country fun with carnival games, rides and exhibits.  Watch the 4-H exhibitors getting their project animals ready for the show, visit exhibit booths, enjoy tasty fair food, entertainment on stage, dog and horse shows and much more!  See real farmers use antique equipment in the fields and around the barn, watch a tractor pull or browse through the big trucks on site.  You can also try your hand at milking a cow or goat, shelling corn or other farm chores.   

Times: 7:30pm to 9:00pm
Phone: (703) 584-2900
Admission: $10-$25
ArtNotes: L’Tanya Mari’ Step into the Workhouse Jazz Lounge for a special ArtNotes performance on Saturday, August 7! Be serenaded by L'Tanya Mari's most impressive choice of notes, use of space and silence, and her intelligent way of improvising melodically. L'Tanya Mari' is a nationally recognized and critically acclaimed jazz vocalist and creative arranger. Her 2009 recording, A Teardrop of Sun garnered airplay across the US and Canada landing her in a top spot on the American Jazz Charts. Her soaring voice, along with impeccable intonation, clear articulation and a confident, swinging delivery, has solidified Mari' as a commanding force in the jazz vocal genre. All About Jazz describes Mari' "With a perfectly unadorned and simply phrased vocal style riding a perfect pitch voice. Her approach is not unlike that of a young Wynton Marsalis, who debuted with sharply-coiffed early recordings, well conceived and played." Doors open 30 minutes prior (7:00pm). Cash bar and light fare available. Special Note: This performance has been rescheduled from its original date of Saturday, June 19, 2010. Date(s): 8/7/2010 Time: 7:30pm to 9:00pm Venue: Performance Tent Ticket Required: Yes Prices: Full: $25.00 Senior/Student: $18.00 Member: $10.00 Workhouse Arts Center 9601 Ox Road Lorton, VA 22079 Marketing@lortonarts.org 703-584-2900

Recurring daily
Times: 11:00am - 4:00pm
Admission: $10/Adults; $7/10 & under; Free/3 & under; $30/Family of 4; Online Sales End July 25th

BrickFair, the largest LEGO Fan Festival in the United States, is a blast for the whole family!  Held each August near Washington, DC, BrickFair hosts the most dedicated adult LEGO builders and features fantastic LEGO creations great and small.

Hundreds of LEGO enthusiasts come together from across the USA (and Canada, Australia, U.K., and more) to show their best.  LEGO buildings, LEGO monsters, trains, cranes, planes and more are spread across 60,000 square feet.

Times: 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Contact: Don Hakenson
Phone: (703) 971-4984
Admission: $100.00
Visit the home of Mary Surratt, who was hanged for her involvement in the assassination of President Lincoln, and then visit Point Lookout at the confluence of the Potomac River and the Chesapeake Bay, the site of one of the largest and worst Union prison camps during the Civil War. The tour will begin with a visit to a Civil War site in the Franconia area.  Start the day at 8 a.m., with coffee, donuts and a tour of the Franconia Museum, located in the Franconia Governmental Center, 6121 Franconia Road. Board a comfortable rest-room equipped motor coach for the trip to a local historic site and then the Surratt House in Prince Georges County. After a buffet lunch at the Golden Corral in Waldorf, Maryland, you'll venture on to Point Lookout, which is now a Maryland state park as well as the site of the prison camp.  While at Point Lookout, you'll learn of the miserable conditions as well as the Fairfax County connection to one of the few successful escapes from the camp during the Civil War. You also will learn about one prisoner who was captured just nine days before the war ended; how he got to Point Lookout and how he was released. Cost includes Buffet lunch at Golden Corral and a fast-food value card per person on the way home as well as the entrance fee to each historic site and a contribution to the Franconia Museum. 

Times: 7:00pm
Contact: tickets@jamminjava.com
Phone: (703) 255-1566
Admission: $18
"Sounding like no other singer of her generation" (Allmusic.com), Mary Fahl is an expressive, emotional singer/songwriter who first achieved fame as lead singer and co-founder of the mid-90's chamber-pop group October Project.  She has written and performed songs for several major motion pictures, including the lead song ("Going Home") for the Warner Bros. Civil War epic "Gods and Generals". In this solo performance, she will perform a number of those songs, several new works, as well as an October Project song or two. http://maryfahl.com/

Times: 10:00pm
Contact: tickets@jamminjava.com
Phone: (703) 255-1566
Admission: $10 advance / $13 day of show
MOJO is an upcoming band from Centreville, VA that combines reggae, rock, hip hop, and funk to create a sound that cannot be categorized! Passafire developed their sizable fanbase by logging miles all over the US (particularly, in the southeast), which attracted the established booking agent, Monterey International who has taken the band to the next level of touring. Passafire has performed with a variety of major acts including The Wailers, Van Halen, Israel Vibrations, 311, Toots and the Maytals, Los Lonely Boys, Bares Hammond, John Brown's Body, Matisyahu, the Aggrolites and Dub Trio. The band lives on the road, playing live throughout the year. Singer, Ted Bowne doesn't mind the grueling schedule and adds, "Touring is the best way to keep the buzz about the band going. What keeps it fun and exciting is the people we meet and places we get to see. We are in a new city every day so there's always something to go see or do. If we didn't tour constantly, we wouldn't be doing as well as we are. That's a fact." http://www.myspace.com/passafire http://www.myspace.com/mojomusicva http://www.passafiretheband.com/

Times: 12:00pm to 5:00pm
Phone: (703) 584-2900
Admission: Free
The Workhouse will host Art Under the Arches on August 8, a culminating exhibition for all aspiring artists from this summer's Visual Arts Explorers Camp. Campers at the Workhouse draw, paint and create alongside professional artists and educators. Ceramics, glass, fiber, photography and other media are introduced as the Explorers traverse the Workhouse discovering their hidden talents. The exhibition gives campers the opportunity to display their art work outside, under the arches of the Workhouse. This exhibition is free and open to the public.

Times: 8 pm
Phone: 1-877-WOLFTRAP
Admission: $25 to $42
This groovy tradition continues with the best of the '70s Composer, singer, and instrumentalist, Jack Bruce’s work with Cream and the Tony Williams Lifetime has broken down barriers of tradition and has created a new type of music the world had never heard before. In 2009 Bruce reunited with Robin Trower to release Seven Moons Live.

Times: 6-8pm
Contact: Marketing Department
Phone: (703) 584-2900
Admission: $8-12
Come enjoy the music of local band, "JunkFood" as they rock out in the Workhouse Performance Tent on August 8! Voted "BEST LOCAL BAND" - 2008 "Best Of DC" in the Washington City Paper Do you remember when rock and roll was fun? "JunkFood" certainly does, serving up big, unapologetic rock tunes with loud guitars and sing-along hooks so huge you could hang a side of beef on them. "JunkFood" is made up of Bart Harris, Paul Schauer, Joe Murray and Jeff Essex. The group regularly performs for a broad range of fans in a variety of venues up and down the East Coast. From family-friendly festival crowds, to summer beach vacationers, to rowdy college bars, they have entertained them all. Although they are primarily known for their original music, "JunkFood" is not afraid to play your favorite covers from the 80's to today. As their many fans will attest, "JunkFood" subscribes to the old school tradition that no matter how much you enjoy the CD, you've really got to experience the band live to fully appreciate their talent. All the members are road-tested and experienced live performers, having collectively shared the stage with the likes of: "Dave Matthews Band", "STYX", "LIVE", "Fuel", "Vertical Horizon", "Plain White T's", "The Fray", "Collective Soul", "Joan Jett", "Pat Mcgee Band", "Everclear", "Toad The Wet Sprocket", "Jimmy Buffet", "The Presidents Of The USA", "Smash Mouth", "Sugar Ray" , "Jimmie's Chicken Shack" and more! "JunkFood is a band with no illusions about itself. The music the Fairfax foursome makes has little nutritional value, but it sure is delicious..." - C. Woodrow Irvin, The Washington Post TICKETS: Online: $8 (members)/$10 (non-members) At the Door: $10 (members)/$12 (non-members)

Times: 4:30PM Sunday, August 8, 2010
Phone: (703) 249-8227
Admission: $15 All seats reserved
Virginia Ballet Company’s summer performance "Precedence" combines contemporary dance styles with classical ballet technique. Join us for another mix of great dancing on Sunday, August 8, 2010 at 4:30PM at the Ernst Community Cultural Center, located on the Northern Virginia Community College Annandale campus, 8333 Little River Turnpike, Annandale VA. All seats are reserved, and all tickets are $15. Tickets may be purchased online at www.virginiaballetcompany.org. For further information, please call 703 249-8227.

Times: 8 PM
Phone: (703) 255-1868
Admission: $30-48
Alternative rock songs “Mr. Jones” and “Round Here” made this 1990’s group an overnight sensation, while “Accidentally In Love” and “Big Yellow Taxi” have kept them in the limelight.

Times: 8:00pm
Contact: tickets@jamminjava.com
Phone: (703) 255-1566
Admission: $12 advance/ $15 day of
Bonham has performed on TV shows such as The Tonight Show With Jay Leno, Late Night with Conan O'Brien, Late Late with Craig Fergusson, A & E's Breakfast For The Arts, and Saturday Night Special with Roseanne Barr. Her songs have recently been played on TV shows such as What About Brian, Brothers and Sisters, The L Word, The Closer, AMC Network, and Rockstar Supernova. Currently Tracy is writing, recording, and string arranging in Brooklyn and Woodstock, NY. http://www.tracybonham.com http://www.myspace.com/tracybonham http://www.youtube.com/user/tracybfine http://www.myspace.com/bleutopia

Recurring daily
Times: 10:00 AM
Contact: Wolf Trap
Phone: (877) 965-3872
Admission: $8.00
Join the Dance Institute of Washington for an innovative, family-friendly adaptation of a celebrated classic. When the Hip Hops challenge the Techni-Ques to a lively dance-off, it seems like everyone’s choosing sides! This fun, age-appropriate competition is the backdrop for a love story that makes two rivals reevaluate their differences and honor the importance of acceptance through their love of dance. Come to two performances in one day for only $10! Make it a morning in the park! Enjoy a picnic in the meadow between performances at Wolf Trap's Children's Theatre-in-the-Woods. Tickets may be purchased for a single performance for $8 or for both the 10 am and 11:15 am performances for only $2 more.

Times: 7:30 pm
Phone: 1-877-WOLFTRAP
Admission: $25 to $42
Thorogood’s rebellious blues-rock heard on “Bad to the Bone,” “I Drink Alone,” and many others, is joined by the classy, Grammy-winning guitarist Cray for a night of outstanding blues with no apologies. Originally a minor-league baseball player, George Thorogood saw John Paul Hammond in concert and decided to become a rock star. His major label debut in 1982, Bad to the Bone, was the first of many albums to go gold. Only six years after his debut album, Who’s Been Talkin’ (1980), Robert Cray won his first Grammy for Showdown, released by Mercury, for Best Traditional Blues Album/Recording. His latest release, This Time, was released in 2009.

Recurring daily
Times: 11:15 AM
Contact: Wolf Trap
Phone: (877) 965-3872
Admission: $8.00
Coach Cotton, Williebob, and Boogie Bennie bring their zany charm back to Theatre-in-the-Woods. Help this sensational three-man band paint the town pink as they perform original children’s songs that are loved by all ages! Come to two performances in one day for only $10! Make it a morning in the park! Enjoy a picnic in the meadow between performances at Wolf Trap's Children's Theatre-in-the-Woods. Tickets may be purchased for a single performance for $8 or for both the 10 am and 11:15 am performances for only $2 more.

Recurring daily
Times: Thursday - Sunday @ 8:00 PM; Saturday & Sunday @ 2:00 PM
Phone: 1877WOLFTRAP
Admission: $20.00 - $80.00
Don't miss this "awesome wattage of girl power" (New York Post) as sorority star Elle Woods takes Harvard by storm in this musical revamp of the hit movie that highlights friendship, confidence, and romance without losing style. Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 8:00 pm Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 8:00 pm Saturday, August 14, 2010 @ 2:00 pm Saturday, August 14, 2010 @ 8:00 pm Sunday, August 15, 2010 @ 2:00 pm Sunday, August 15, 2010 @ 8:00 pm

Times: 6:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m.

B2B is a Jimmy Buffett Tribute band located in Richmond, Virginia. Most of the band members are also long standing members of the Parrot Head Club of Richmond. B2B's main musical inspiration, of course, is Jimmy Buffett, but they also play a wide variety of music that ranges from The Beatles to Kenny Chesney.

Recurring daily
Times: Friday and Saturday 8pm; Sunday 7pm
Phone: (703) 481-5930
Admission: $22 Adult $19 Students & Seniors

Yes, this is it... The Mega-Hit! Whether you have seen it before or not, we promise you that we will bring the same rock musical passion to our stage that you have come to expect from ESP and the team that brought us "The Who's Tommy" and "The Rocky Horror Show."

Times: 10:30am
Contact: tickets@jamminjava.com
Phone: (703) 255-1566
Admission: $8 for everyone one and older
The theme of Hug Trees is for kids to get outside and enjoy nature with a nod to Freund's new home Venice Beach. Whether gathering sea shells, walking the dog or hugging a tree, Freund urges kids to get outside and keep it moving. To help spread the word, the NY-raised singer rounded together a bevy of great musicians and produced the project with Steve McCormick at his studio in Mar Vista, California. The album features instruments ranging from ukulele and mandolin to stand up bass and slide guitar. Michael Jerome (Richard Thompson) and Richie Hayward (Little Feet) share drum duties, Eric Heywood (Ray Lamontagne) plays pedal steel and even a member of Canned Heat, Stanley "the Baron" Behrens plays saxophone. Guest singers on Hug Trees include the ever-amazing Victoria Williams who adds her beautiful voice and childlike playfulness to "Seashells". Rising star Brett Dennen pulls double duty by penning and singing on the rowdy "Party in the Yard". The lovely and talented Abra Moore brightens up "Apple From The Tree." "I hope people enjoy the album as much as we enjoyed making it," says Freund. "Who knows, I might have found a day job I love after all these years." http://www.hugtrees.org/Hug_Trees/Home.html http://www.myspace.com/hugtreesmusic http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hug-Trees-Tom-Freund-Friends/184618585626

Times: 6pm to 9pm
Phone: (703) 584-2900
Admission: Free
Come join more than 125 Workhouse artists as all of our studio buildings stay open late from 6-9pm on August 14 for the 2nd Saturday Art Walk! You will experience at first hand the vitality, creativity and diversity of the artists who make up this unique arts community. Each 2nd Saturday Art Walk will feature receptions in all Workhouse buildings, where guests can meet each building's featured artist(s) of the month! In conjunction with the Art Walk, a reception in W-16 from 6-7pm will bring together artists, the general public and members of the Association of Interior Design Professionals (AIDP) to talk about incorporating original art into interior designs. The interior design professionals will visit the artist studios with their clients and other interested parties during Art Walk hours. The partnership between the Workhouse Arts Center and the AIDP encourages a Merger of Art and Design...to create...MAD Artists! The AIDP reception is the perfect time view the MAD! Artist Vignette, a room setting displayed in W-16 and created through the partnership of an AIDP member and the Workhouse MAD! Artist of the Month. Visitors can also meet the Designer's Choice Artist of the Month! Also join us in Gallery W-16 during this 2nd Saturday Art Walk to celebrate the opening of the new Workhouse Artists Association and the Workhouse Art Guild exhibition. This exhibit will be on display August 4 - September 5 in Gallery W-16, 1st Floor. Don't forget to pick up your Workhouse Passport to chronicle your adventures! Date(s): 8/14/2010 Time(s): 6:00pm-9:00pm Workhouse Arts Center 9601 Ox Road Lorton, VA 22079 703-584-2900

Recurring daily
Times: 10am - 4pm
Contact: Barbara Ziman
Phone: (703) 708-0861
Admission: $7/ adult, $5/ senior and child OR two day ticket $12/ adult, $8/ senior and child
Federal and Confederate troops recreate Civil War daily life as re-enactors demonstrate the varied work of the army. Skirmishes each day include infantry, artillery and cavalry. Visit the weekend encampment and discover a soldier’s lifestyle during this turbulent time in America’s history. Enjoy live music by Evergreen Shade and a fashion show. House tour includes artifacts rarely on exhibit belonging to the Haight family, mid-19th century residents at Sully.

Times: 7:00pm
Contact: tickets@jamminjava.com
Phone: (703) 255-1566
Admission: $10 advance / $13 day of show
http://www.myspace.com/dangeroussummer http://www.myspace.com/themorningof http://www.myspace.com/citylights

Times: 8 pm
Phone: 1-877-WOLFTRAP
Admission: $25 to $42
Five-time Grammy winning vocalist Jarreau and jazz pianist Duke reunite for an all-star night of crossover jazz, plus bassist Miller’s collaborative album with the legendary trumpeter. Al Jarreau has won five Grammy awards in three different categories—jazz, pop, and R&B—and is the only vocalist to ever do so.

Times: 8:00pm
Contact: tickets@jamminjava.com
Phone: (703) 255-1566
Admission: $20
http://www.circasurvive.com http://www.myspace.com/circasurvive http://www.myspace.com/obrothermusic

Times: 11am-7pm
Contact: Marketing Department
Phone: (703) 584-2900
Admission: Free
From former correctional facility, to thriving, one-of-a-kind arts community, the Workhouse has a history full of significant milestones. The Lorton Arts Foundation has established in the Workhouse the region's most distinctive cultural arts center. From Prison to Arts Center: 100 Years at the Workhouse will take guests on an unforgettable century-long journey that highlights the Workhouse's rich past and celebrates its exciting new presence. The public is invited to attend the opening reception for the exhibition on Sunday, August 22, from 2-4pm. As a special part of this exhibition, the community is invited to the Centennial Celebration of the Workhouse on September 4. The day will feature the music of "Classical WETA Players Brass Quintet" and "Chuck ‘Go-Go' Brown", along with a campus-wide open house.

Times: 8 pm
Phone: 1-877-WOLFTRAP
Admission: $25 to $42
A hometown girl with poignant folk songs livens things up with energetic country that earned her five Grammy Awards. Carpenter received her big break after performing for years in Washington, DC clubs with friend and producer John Jennings. Their recording, Hometown Girl, was Carpenter’s debut album in 1987. Her latest album, Come Darkness, Come Light, features six original Christmas tunes and was released in 2008.

Times: 8:00pm
Contact: tickets@jamminjava.com
Phone: (703) 255-1566
Admission: $10 advance / $13 day of show
More info: http://jamminjava.com/home/events/tony-lucca-ernie-halter http://www.tonylucca.com/ http://www.myspace.com/tonylucca http://www.youtube.com/user/tonylucca http://www.myspace.com/erniehalter

Times: 10:00pm
Contact: tickets@jamminjava.com
Phone: (703) 255-1566
Admission: $12 advance / $15 day of
It was last fall, when on a whim, the band contacted renowned producer Garth Richardson who has worked with the likes of Red Hot Chili Peppers and Rage Against the Machine. Richardson liked what he heard and invited the guys up to Vancouver to spend December and January recording the band's first full-length album in his studio. "It was the best decision we ever made."

Times: 6:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m.

The Benjamins are the top drawing act in the tri-state area. They are currently performing in the largest venues on the east coast making them a premier regional act. Their high energy rock show which covers songs from every genre to the most current rock, is truly a phenomenon to experience.

Recurring daily
Times: 8pm
Phone: (703) 481-5930
Admission: $22 Adult $19 Students & Seniors

Yes, this is it... The Mega-Hit! Whether you have seen it before or not, we promise you that we will bring the same rock musical passion to our stage that you have come to expect from ESP and the team that brought us "The Who's Tommy" and "The Rocky Horror Show."

Times: 7:00pm
Contact: tickets@jamminjava.com
Phone: (703) 255-1566
Admission: $10
http://www.myspace.com/thecivilwars http://www.madidiaz.com/

Times: 8:00 PM
Phone: 1877WOLFTRAP
Admission: $22.00 - $52.00
Breathing new life into sentimental classics like "Oh, Danny Boy" and "My Wild Irish Rose," this trio of Ireland's finest celebrates the joys, heartaches, and gaiety of their rich Celtic tradition.

Times: 10:00pm
Contact: tickets@jamminjava.com
Phone: (703) 255-1566
Admission: $12 advance / $15 day of

It was last fall, when on a whim, the band contacted renowned producer Garth Richardson who has worked with the likes of Red Hot Chili Peppers and Rage Against the Machine. Richardson liked what he heard and invited the guys up to Vancouver to spend December and January recording the band's first full-length album in his studio. "It was the best decision we ever made."

Times: 8:00 PM
Phone: 1877WOLFTRAP
Admission: $22.00 - $38.00
Dynamic Motown legends, the Temps and Tops helped bring R&B to the mainstream with the hit songs "My Girl," "Reach Out, I'll Be There," "Baby I Need Your Loving," and many more.

Times: 6:00pm
Contact: tickets@jamminjava.com
Phone: (703) 255-1566
Admission: $10 adv / $13 day of
Hailing from Northern Virginia, this quintet delivers crushing, intense, melodic music with uplifting lyrics, often separating themselves from all other local peers. Often considered to have one of the most energetic live shows in the area, No Stars Over California prides themselves on putting forth the most entertaining intense live performances that they can. http://www.myspace.com/bourneofashBreakdown http://www.myspace.com/takingsaturn http://www.myspace.com/nostarsovercalifornia

Times: 2-4pm
Contact: Marketing Department
Phone: (703) 584-2900
Admission: Free
Come escape to an entertaining afternoon of music featuring the United States Marine Corps Wind Ensemble on Saturday, August 21 at 2pm. As the only musical organization charged to perform for the President, “The President’s Own” views its rich history as a foundation for an even greater musical future. Whether in White House performances, public concerts, or national tours, the music of the Marine Band is the music of America. Marine Corps musical units perform at ceremonies, parades, festivals, professional sporting events, concerts, and other public events. The musicians sustain the Corps’ rich military culture and present inspiring public programs that entertain audiences and instill a sense of national pride and patriotism. They are sure to offer a generous sampling of music sure to entice every music aficionado.

Times: 8 pm
Phone: 1-877-WOLFTRAP
Admission: $25 to $35
Rambunctious Canadian folk-rockers fire up a crowd with hard-driving songs braced with gleeful spirit and wit. The band is set to perform at the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games as part of the Victory Ceremony, representing Newfoundland and Labrador. The band has been nominated for 10 Juno Awards, including Group of the Year in 2009.

Celebrating the independence of Pakistan, the festival has become one of the most anticipated opportunities to meet friends & relatives and to enjoy entertainment for mature and children. Every child coming to festival gets a gift (be there before 4:00 PM). You can enjoy a full day of fabulous music, delicious Pakistani food, booths of latest design of dresses, garments, handicrafts, jewelry, mehndi and time with friends and lot of entertainment such as pony ride, Disney characters etc. This year children will get a free ride on fun train. A number of celebrated folk and pop artists from Pakistan will entertain the audience in the afternoon.

Times: 8 pm
Phone: 1-877-WOLFTRAP
Admission: $25 to $48
Eight-time Grammy Award winner, this sensual songstress took the R&B world by storm with her romantically soulful hits including “Sweet Love” and “Giving You the Best That I Got.” Baker took a 10-year hiatus from the music world after the birth of her son in 1993. She returned with 2003’s My Everything and 2005’s Christmas Fantasy. # Among Baker’s 8 Grammy Awards are 5 for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance, including “I Apologize” in 1995.

Times: 7:30-10:30pm
Contact: Marketing Department
Phone: (703) 584-2900
Admission: $20/vehicle
Summer nights are even better when sitting outside to watch movies with friends and family! The Workhouse Film Institute presents a new outdoor movie series: Cinema Under the Stars. With a low ticket price of $20 per vehicle (or $15 for FOW members), you may bring as many people as you can fit in your car! Pack your blankets, drive to the Workhouse and prepare for an unforgettable night of entertainment! All films begin at 8:30pm, with doors opening at 7:30pm for Family Fun Hour, featuring music, games, trivia contests and other surprises! Snacks, drinks and pizza will be available for purchase beginning at 7:30pm. Information About the Film: The Princess and the Frog Walt Disney Animation Studios presents the musical The Princess and the Frog, an animated comedy set in the great city of New Orleans. From the creators of The Little Mermaid and Aladdin comes a modern twist on a classic tale, featuring a beautiful girl named Tiana (voice of Anika Noni Rose), a frog prince who desperately wants to be human again, and a fateful kiss that leads them both on a hilarious adventure through the mystical bayous of Louisiana. The Princess and the Frog marks the return to hand-drawn animation from the revered team of John Musker and Ron Clements, with music by Oscar®-winning composer Randy Newman. Rated G

Times: 6:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m.

This will be the second time Lost In Paris has played at FNL and we are looking forward it!

Times: Doors open at 7:30
Phone: (703) 584-2900
Admission: $15-$20 per car
Summer nights are even better when sitting outside to watch movies with friends and family! The Workhouse Film Institute presents a new outdoor movie series: Cinema Under the Stars. With a low ticket price of $20 per vehicle (or $15 for FOW members), you may bring as many people as you can fit in your car! Pack your blankets, drive to the Workhouse and prepare for an unforgettable night of entertainment! All films begin at 8:30pm, with doors opening at 7:30pm for Family Fun Hour, featuring music, games, trivia contests and other surprises! Snacks, drinks and pizza will be available for purchase beginning at 7:30pm. Information about the film: JAWS From the best-selling novel by Peter Benchley, Steven Spielberg directed this thrill ride of terror. During the height of beach season, the Massachusetts resort town of Amity Island is terrorized one summer by surprise attacks from a great white shark. Three unlikely partners team up to hunt down the rogue and destroy it: the new chief of police from New York (Roy Scheider), a young university-educated oceanographer (Richard Dreyfuss), and a crusty old-time fisherman (Robert Shaw). Special Note: This is an outdoor event, under a large tent; please check the Workhouse website for inclement weather updates. In light rain, the event will go on as scheduled; in the event of heavy rain or storms, pre-purchased tickets will be honored at other screening dates or refunded. When possible, cancelled films will be rescheduled for future dates this summer. Please contact the Workhouse Arts Center at 703-584-2900 for further questions or clarifications of this policy. Doors open for food and drink at 7:30pm. Unless listed otherwise in the event description, all shows are suitable for general audiences. Late seating is at discretion of the house manager and only during appropriate breaks in the performance. Date(s): 8/28/2010 Venue: Performance Tent Ticket Required: Yes Workhouse Arts Center 9601 Ox Road Lorton, VA 22079 703-584-2900

Times: 7:30pm-8:30pm
Phone: (703) 569-0285
Admission: Boarding Fee: $6 per person

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 talk about Lake Accotink Park is included in the tour.  Beverages served on board.  Cruise cancelled in case of rain or gusty winds.  Reservations and advanced payment required.  Refunds issued only if cruise is cancelled. 

Times: 8:00pm
Contact: tickets@jamminjava.com
Phone: (703) 255-1566
Admission: $20
http://thenighthawks.com/ http://www.deltagrooveproductions.com/music/artists/losfabulocos/main.html

Times: 8:00 PM
Phone: 1877WOLFTRAP
Admission: $22.00 - $40.00
It's an oldies hit parade with "Under the Boardwalk," "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow," "The Lion Sleeps Tonight," and others that will leave you dancing in the aisles and singing to your sweetheart.

Times: 8 pm
Phone: 1-877-WOLFTRAP
Admission: $25 to $48
Catchy hits “Last Dance,” “She Works Hard for Her Money,” “Hot Stuff,” and others fill the night with electric energy by this Grammy-winning dance club queen. Getting her start during the disco craze in the mid-’70s, Summer surpassed the genre by continually putting out No. 1 Dance Singles for more than 3 decades, from “Bad Girls” and “Hot Stuff” in 1979 to 3 songs from her 2008 release, Crayons: “Fame,” “Stamp Your Feet,” and “I’m a Fire.”

Recurring daily
Times: November – February 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., March, September, & October 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., April – August 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Phone: (703) 780-2000
Admission: Included in regular admission
Beginning February 13, Historic Mount Vernon's F.M. Kirby Gallery in the Donald W. Reynolds Museum hosts a special new exhibition, Bringing Them Home: 150 Years of Restoring the Washington Collection. Organized in honor of the sesquicentennial of the opening of Mount Vernon to the public in 1860, Bringing Them Home celebrates the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association's remarkable 150-year pursuit of original Washington artifacts. These recently returned items-which include examples of fine and decorative arts, books, and manuscripts-enrich our understanding of George and Martha Washington's daily lives at Mount Vernon. Most items are being publicly exhibited for the first time, and many have not been at Mount Vernon since the Washingtons lived here. Bringing Them Home tells the incredible tale of how objects have returned-and continue to return-to Mount Vernon

Recurring weekly on Saturday
Times: 8:00 am - Noon
Phone: (703) 642-0128
Each May to November, twelve sites throughout Fairfax County spring to life with the activity of an open-air market. These bustling marketplaces draw thousands of Fairfax County residents with a feast for the senses. The vibrant colors of freshly picked fruits and vegetables contrast with the fragrant perfume of cut flowers. Across the market floats the aroma of freshly baked breads and pastries while one savors a sample of creamy artisan cheese. The markets provide a way to connect with the producers of our food-a way of life once commonplace for many of our parents and grandparents. All products sold at the Farmers Market are produced by the vendors within 125 miles of Fairfax County. Buy local and support sustainable agriculture in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. You will find the freshest and most desirable fruit, vegetables, plants, baked goods, eggs, dairy and meats available.

Recurring weekly on Saturday
Times: 8:00am - Noon

The Vienna Saturday Farmers' Market is a PRODUCER-ONLY market, which means that our farmers and producers may sell only what they grow, raise or make on their own farms.  Closed on May 29th and October 2nd for Viva Vienna and Oktoberfest

Recurring weekly on Sunday
Times: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Phone: (703) 642-0128
Each May to November, twelve sites throughout Fairfax County spring to life with the activity of an open-air market. These bustling marketplaces draw thousands of Fairfax County residents with a feast for the senses. The vibrant colors of freshly picked fruits and vegetables contrast with the fragrant perfume of cut flowers. Across the market floats the aroma of freshly baked breads and pastries while one savors a sample of creamy artisan cheese. The markets provide a way to connect with the producers of our food-a way of life once commonplace for many of our parents and grandparents. All products sold at the Farmers Market are produced by the vendors within 125 miles of Fairfax County. Buy local and support sustainable agriculture in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. You will find the freshest and most desirable fruit, vegetables, plants, baked goods, eggs, dairy and meats available.

Recurring weekly on Tuesday
Times: 8:00 am - Noon
Phone: (703) 642-0128
Each May to November, twelve sites throughout Fairfax County spring to life with the activity of an open-air market. These bustling marketplaces draw thousands of Fairfax County residents with a feast for the senses. The vibrant colors of freshly picked fruits and vegetables contrast with the fragrant perfume of cut flowers. Across the market floats the aroma of freshly baked breads and pastries while one savors a sample of creamy artisan cheese. The markets provide a way to connect with the producers of our food-a way of life once commonplace for many of our parents and grandparents. All products sold at the Farmers Market are produced by the vendors within 125 miles of Fairfax County. Buy local and support sustainable agriculture in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. You will find the freshest and most desirable fruit, vegetables, plants, baked goods, eggs, dairy and meats available.

Recurring weekly on Tuesday
Times: 8:00 am - Noon
Phone: (703) 642-0128
Each May to November, twelve sites throughout Fairfax County spring to life with the activity of an open-air market. These bustling marketplaces draw thousands of Fairfax County residents with a feast for the senses. The vibrant colors of freshly picked fruits and vegetables contrast with the fragrant perfume of cut flowers. Across the market floats the aroma of freshly baked breads and pastries while one savors a sample of creamy artisan cheese. The markets provide a way to connect with the producers of our food-a way of life once commonplace for many of our parents and grandparents. All products sold at the Farmers Market are produced by the vendors within 125 miles of Fairfax County. Buy local and support sustainable agriculture in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. You will find the freshest and most desirable fruit, vegetables, plants, baked goods, eggs, dairy and meats available.

Recurring weekly on Wednesday
Times: 8:00 am - 12:30 pm
Phone: (703) 642-0128
Each May to November, twelve sites throughout Fairfax County spring to life with the activity of an open-air market. These bustling marketplaces draw thousands of Fairfax County residents with a feast for the senses. The vibrant colors of freshly picked fruits and vegetables contrast with the fragrant perfume of cut flowers. Across the market floats the aroma of freshly baked breads and pastries while one savors a sample of creamy artisan cheese. The markets provide a way to connect with the producers of our food-a way of life once commonplace for many of our parents and grandparents. All products sold at the Farmers Market are produced by the vendors within 125 miles of Fairfax County. Buy local and support sustainable agriculture in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. You will find the freshest and most desirable fruit, vegetables, plants, baked goods, eggs, dairy and meats available.

Recurring weekly on Wednesday
Times: 8:00 am - Noon
Phone: (703) 642-0128
Each May to November, twelve sites throughout Fairfax County spring to life with the activity of an open-air market. These bustling marketplaces draw thousands of Fairfax County residents with a feast for the senses. The vibrant colors of freshly picked fruits and vegetables contrast with the fragrant perfume of cut flowers. Across the market floats the aroma of freshly baked breads and pastries while one savors a sample of creamy artisan cheese. The markets provide a way to connect with the producers of our food-a way of life once commonplace for many of our parents and grandparents. All products sold at the Farmers Market are produced by the vendors within 125 miles of Fairfax County. Buy local and support sustainable agriculture in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. You will find the freshest and most desirable fruit, vegetables, plants, baked goods, eggs, dairy and meats available.

Recurring weekly on Wednesday
Times: 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Phone: (703) 642-0128
Each May to November, twelve sites throughout Fairfax County spring to life with the activity of an open-air market. These bustling marketplaces draw thousands of Fairfax County residents with a feast for the senses. The vibrant colors of freshly picked fruits and vegetables contrast with the fragrant perfume of cut flowers. Across the market floats the aroma of freshly baked breads and pastries while one savors a sample of creamy artisan cheese. The markets provide a way to connect with the producers of our food-a way of life once commonplace for many of our parents and grandparents. All products sold at the Farmers Market are produced by the vendors within 125 miles of Fairfax County. Buy local and support sustainable agriculture in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. You will find the freshest and most desirable fruit, vegetables, plants, baked goods, eggs, dairy and meats available.

Recurring weekly on Thursday
Times: 8:00 am - Noon
Phone: (703) 642-0128
Each May to November, twelve sites throughout Fairfax County spring to life with the activity of an open-air market. These bustling marketplaces draw thousands of Fairfax County residents with a feast for the senses. The vibrant colors of freshly picked fruits and vegetables contrast with the fragrant perfume of cut flowers. Across the market floats the aroma of freshly baked breads and pastries while one savors a sample of creamy artisan cheese. The markets provide a way to connect with the producers of our food-a way of life once commonplace for many of our parents and grandparents. All products sold at the Farmers Market are produced by the vendors within 125 miles of Fairfax County. Buy local and support sustainable agriculture in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. You will find the freshest and most desirable fruit, vegetables, plants, baked goods, eggs, dairy and meats available.

Recurring weekly on Thursday
Times: 8:00 am - Noon
Phone: (703) 642-0128
Each May to November, twelve sites throughout Fairfax County spring to life with the activity of an open-air market. These bustling marketplaces draw thousands of Fairfax County residents with a feast for the senses. The vibrant colors of freshly picked fruits and vegetables contrast with the fragrant perfume of cut flowers. Across the market floats the aroma of freshly baked breads and pastries while one savors a sample of creamy artisan cheese. The markets provide a way to connect with the producers of our food-a way of life once commonplace for many of our parents and grandparents. All products sold at the Farmers Market are produced by the vendors within 125 miles of Fairfax County. Buy local and support sustainable agriculture in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. You will find the freshest and most desirable fruit, vegetables, plants, baked goods, eggs, dairy and meats available.

Recurring weekly on Friday
Times: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Phone: (703) 642-0128
Each May to November, twelve sites throughout Fairfax County spring to life with the activity of an open-air market. These bustling marketplaces draw thousands of Fairfax County residents with a feast for the senses. The vibrant colors of freshly picked fruits and vegetables contrast with the fragrant perfume of cut flowers. Across the market floats the aroma of freshly baked breads and pastries while one savors a sample of creamy artisan cheese. The markets provide a way to connect with the producers of our food-a way of life once commonplace for many of our parents and grandparents. All products sold at the Farmers Market are produced by the vendors within 125 miles of Fairfax County. Buy local and support sustainable agriculture in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. You will find the freshest and most desirable fruit, vegetables, plants, baked goods, eggs, dairy and meats available.

Recurring weekly on Friday
Times: 8:00 am - Noon
Phone: (703) 642-0128
Each May to November, twelve sites throughout Fairfax County spring to life with the activity of an open-air market. These bustling marketplaces draw thousands of Fairfax County residents with a feast for the senses. The vibrant colors of freshly picked fruits and vegetables contrast with the fragrant perfume of cut flowers. Across the market floats the aroma of freshly baked breads and pastries while one savors a sample of creamy artisan cheese. The markets provide a way to connect with the producers of our food-a way of life once commonplace for many of our parents and grandparents. All products sold at the Farmers Market are produced by the vendors within 125 miles of Fairfax County. Buy local and support sustainable agriculture in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. You will find the freshest and most desirable fruit, vegetables, plants, baked goods, eggs, dairy and meats available.

Recurring weekly on Saturday
Times: 8:00 am - Noon
Phone: (703) 642-0128
Each May to November, twelve sites throughout Fairfax County spring to life with the activity of an open-air market. These bustling marketplaces draw thousands of Fairfax County residents with a feast for the senses. The vibrant colors of freshly picked fruits and vegetables contrast with the fragrant perfume of cut flowers. Across the market floats the aroma of freshly baked breads and pastries while one savors a sample of creamy artisan cheese. The markets provide a way to connect with the producers of our food-a way of life once commonplace for many of our parents and grandparents. All products sold at the Farmers Market are produced by the vendors within 125 miles of Fairfax County. Buy local and support sustainable agriculture in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. You will find the freshest and most desirable fruit, vegetables, plants, baked goods, eggs, dairy and meats available.

Recurring weekly on Saturday
Times: 7:30pm-10pm
Phone: (703) 912-4062
Admission: FREE
Bring your lawn chairs out to the Pavilion at Reston Town Center every Saturday June - August, rain or shine!  Please note: Other than the June 19^th Taste of Reston, alcohol is permitted at restaurants only.

Recurring daily
Contact: Becca Willcox
Phone: (703) 448-3900
Admission: $25 Unlimited Tasting with Dinner
This year, we are featuring 21 wines hand selected by our Master Sommelier, George Miliotes, from some of the finest wine-growing regions on Earth. This unlimited tasting is $25 per person with dinner and our knowledgeable servers will guide you through a culinary and wine pairing sure to please your palate. This Master Wine Tasting Event features some wines that you may know as well as some relatively unkown gems that you can be among the first to experience. From June 6th through July 25th, we are featuring 10 wines from California, New Zealand and Italy. July 26th through September 6th, we are featuring wines from California, Spain and Australia. Make your reservation today.....

Recurring every week day
Times: All Art Summer Camp
Contact: Adam Lister
Phone: (646) 263-7305
Admission: 295./ week
This program offers a unique blend of art projects and activities while providing quality arts education for passionate young artists. Kids are encouraged to explore and experiment within our open studio environment. Everyone is given the freedom to seek out their own artistic interests and work at their own pace, while being guided along by our staff of professional artists and teachers. Multiple projects will be introduced daily, including learning how to paint and draw from photographs, sculpting with plaster and clay, creating your own cartoon characters, jewelry making, mosaics, mask building, and much more. Through an exploration of techniques, materials, and approaches, children will develop their artistic talents, build their imagination, and develop their own artistic voice. Every Friday is "Art Show Day", giving kids the chance to put together an exhibit using some of the artwork they made throughout the week! Each week we will have a visiting guest artist that will do a demonstration relating to their own work. In addition to all the fantastic art, kids also get the chance to participate in outdoor and indoor recreational activities, play fun games, and enjoy making new friendships with other young artists! All Instructors are professional artists and teachers. Adam Lister is the head instructor for each session throughout the summer. Adam received his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the School of Visual Art in 2003. He is the director of the Adam Lister Gallery in Fairfax, VA. Adam has been teaching art to children and adults for over 12 years in public and private schools in New York City and throughout Northern Virginia. All art supplies and materials are included. Each child must bring their own lunch and a drink. This program is open to kids ages 6-12.

Recurring weekly on Thursday
Times: Starting Thursday, July 8 - August 12 10:30 am - 11:15 am
Contact: Herndon Parks and Recreation
Phone: (703) 435-6868
Admission: FREE!
Every Thursday starting July 8 - ending August 12 in addition to the Town of Herndon's Farmer's Market are the Fun Days with family friendly performers. Located on Herndon Municipal Building back lawn, 777 Lynn Street. July 8 - Mutts Gone Nuts; July 15 - Professor Snape Hosts Show Us Your Magic; July 22- Spinny Johnson - Spinny on the Ball; July 29- Paul Hadfield; August 5- Nick Newlin-Nicolo the Jester and August 12- Sing with Tim Beasly aka Neil Diamond

Recurring weekly on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Times: 9:30 am - 3:30 pm.
Contact: Denise McHugh
Phone: (703) 550-9220
Admission: $6 for young persons
Become a Plantation Sleuth -- Solve the Mystery! Young detectives are needed to solve an 18th century mystery at George Mason's plantation! Find out about the building of the mansion at Gunston Hall by uncovering clues in the mansion, school, kitchen yard, and garden. Best suited for ages 6 - 12.

Recurring daily
Contact: Camela Speer
Phone: (703) 584-2900
Admission: Free
The winner of the Workhouse Best of the Collector's Showcase 2009 was Richard Allnutt. His shot of Branford Marsalis, taken at the front door of a small church on Wisconsin Avenue, won Best in Show. Allnutt's solo exhibit will take place in Galley W-16 from July 21 - August 15 and will feature candid, and not so candid, portraiture. Please join us at the opening reception on Sunday, July 25 from 2-4pm to meet the artist. Richard Mallory Allnutt is a British-born photographer based in the United States. He focuses primarily on portraiture, but his passions for aviation and the natural world also play a strong role in his repertoire. He has won several significant awards for his work such as the ITVA-DC still photography and the Aviation Week & Space Technology competitions. With clients as diverse as Dom Perignon Champagne, Telarc and Virginia Tech, Richard's images have graced the covers and pages of many magazines and books.

Recurring daily
Times: Wednesday - Saturday 11:00am - 7:00pm Sunday 12:00pm - 5:00pm Closed Monday & Tuesday
Phone: (703) 584-2900
Admission: Free
The Workhouse Arts Center proudly presents the Second Annual Juried Photographic Competition. The selected works will be featured in an exhibition from July 21- August 15 upstairs in Gallery W-16. Both professional and amateur photographers, 18 years and older, are invited to submit up to three photographic images for consideration. An awards reception, open to the public, will take place Sunday, July 25 from 2-4pm on the second floor of Gallery W-16. ABOUT THE JUROR: David Adamson is an internationally renowned master printer who has produced limited edition pigment prints for the world's best fine art photographers for 18 years. Adamson Atelier has recently completed major shows for Al Wertheiner, Lyle Ashton Harris and William Eggleston, and is currently working on a master set of Annie Leibovitz's lifetime work. His Adamson Gallery opened in Washington, DC in 1982 and has hosted numerous photography exhibitions, as well as representing a group of photographers who presently include: Chuck Close; Titouan Lamazou; Julian Faulhaber; and William Wegman. Date(s): 7/21/2010 to 8/15/2010 Venue: Gallery Building 2nd Floor Ticket Required: No Workhouse Arts Center 9601 Ox Road Lorton, VA 22079 703-584-2900 Wednesday - Saturday 11:00am - 7:00pm Sunday 12:00pm - 5:00pm Closed Monday & Tuesday

Recurring daily
Times: 8pm Fri, Sat and 2pm Sun
Contact: House Mgr, Staff
Phone: (703) 508-4815
Admission: $12 at door, $8 presale online
Join our cast of seasoned veterans and torch-carrying youth in City of Fairfax Theatre's main stage production of "Annie Get Your Gun" by Irving Berlin's. This classic retells the story of Annie Oakley the lady sharp shooter - wooing her a town and all of America. Directed by Michael-"just doin' what comes naturally"-Replogle you will love Who wouldn't love cowboys, indians, guns and trains and yes.... music, love, and jewelry! Hijinx or not, our events are magical, creative, and inspiring... you may know a few people too! Come check us out. Sydney Lanier School Theatre Jermantown Rd., Fairfax, VA 22030 Shows are 8pm, with 2pm Sundays, July 23-25 and July 29-Aug 1, 2010 Buy tickets early at website: www.fairfaxcitytheatre.org

Recurring monthly on the 4th Sunday
Times: 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Contact: Denise McHugh
Phone: (703) 550-9220
Admission: $9 for adults; $8 for seniors; $5 for ages 6-18
Step into the 18th century. Encounter George Mason family members and neighbors. Gain an insider's perspective on the Gunston Hall community. Learn about the life and times of George Mason, "Father of the Bill of Rights".

Times: 3pm-7pm
Contact: Vantria Federal Credit Union
Phone: (703) 913-0700
Admission: Free
Vantria Federal Credit Union is celebrating our 60th Anniversary. Today Vantria services all who live, work, wortship or go to school in Fairfax County. Enjoy food, a DJ, prizes and more for the entire family. Thursday, July 29 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. in our parking lot at 6708 Backlick Rod, Springfield, VA 22150

Times: 6:00 pm
Admission: $8.00 at the gate
The Virginia Steelers was establish in 2009 in Herndon Virginia with the goal of giving athletes the opportunity to play minor league football with a professionally run organization.  We believe that the Northern Virginia area has plenty of talent to build a successful team as the area has produced professional athletes like Chris Warren (Seattle Seahawks), Ratcliff Thomas (New England Patriots) and most recently, Westfield's  Eddie Royal (Denver Broncos) just to name a few.  We believe that the area would have produced more professional athletes if players had a second chance to pursue their dreams after high school or College.  We Believe the Virginia Steelers can provide that second chance by giving players the opportunity to improve their skills while in transition from High School to College or from College to other professional leagues.  We would like the Virginia Steelers to serve as a transitioning point for athletes trying to get to the next level.  One of our goals is to establish relationships with pro agents, professional leagues like the Canadian Football league and Division I Universities to try and help players get to the next level.  If you categorize yourself as one of these individuals or just want a chance to compete at the minor league level then the Virginia Steelers is the organization for you.

Recurring monthly on the 1st Sunday
Times: 2:00 p.m.
Contact: Denise McHugh
Phone: (703) 550-9220
Admission: $9 for adults; $8 for seniors; $5 for ages 6-18
Explore the unique architecture of Gunston Hall. This 90-minute tour explores the mansion's exterior and interior, including the cellar. Discover why Gunston Hall's carpenter-joiner William Buckland and master carver William Bernard Sears are highly regarded. Regular admission; Friends free. Tour recommended for adults and young persons over 12 years old.

Times: 8:00pm
Contact: tickets@jamminjava.com
Phone: (703) 255-1566
Admission: $15 advance/ $20 day of
All ticket purchases will include a copy of Lights' forthcoming acoustic EP! Most twenty-two year old pop stars have an army of professional image sculptors behind them: producers, songwriters, stylists, and abused assistants. But LIGHTS, who grew up all over the world, is used to traveling light. So she decided she'd simplify things by doing all those jobs herself. "It's easy to misconstrue a young girl singer as a total puppet. I am the opposite of that. This is what I do. I am LIGHTS." http://www.iamlights.com/ http://www.myspace.com/lights

Times: 8:00pm
Contact: tickets@jamminjava.com
Phone: (703) 255-1566
Admission: $10
The Goodnight Anthem have accomplished more in the past two years than a lot of their signed peers. Their catchy songwriting, their love for their fans, and their diehard work ethic has brought on a dedicated fanbase, FM radio coverage in 3 states, non-stop touring and press coverage from leading webzines and magazines. With influences ranging from Third Eye Blind, Matchbox 20 and Eve 6, The Goodnight Anthem mix the modern pop sound with stories of life experiences. Their music has major crossover potential to capture the teen crowd to the 30-something wanting to feel young again. Their current release Nights To Know You contains 5-songs that are full of pop explosion, sincere lyrics, and just plain fun. You couldn't ask for more from a group of 19 to 21 year olds. http://www.myspace.com/thegoodnightanthem http://www.myspace.com/jonasseesincolor http://www.myspace.com/thelovelightva http://www.myspace.com/foreverisforevermusic

Times: 6:00pm
Contact: tickets@jamminjava.com
Phone: (703) 255-1566
Admission: $10 advance/ $13 day of show
I am anxious to say this, in that I do not like disappointing anyone. But I do need to get this off my chest. The new music that is set to come out this July 2010, under the name Lydia, is going to be the last recordings ever put out by the band. We are very grateful to have been able to put out as much music as we have and to reach so many people. I assure you this is not something I've decided over a few months, but more so in the past year. This has been something I've been thinking about for quite some time now and it's just the right place and time for me to move on to other things and projects. I know Steve and myself have really enjoyed performing for all the people that have come out to a show over the last several years. And I can't even begin to explain all the amazing people I've met while being a gypsy traveling around the country, unbelievable. This decision has nothing at ALL to do with a lack of output from the band. I can honestly say the new Lydia material coming out in July is the best music I've ever had the opportunity and privilege to release. This release IS the best music the band has or will ever put out. http://www.myspace.com/lydia

Times: 6:00 pm
Admission: $8 at the Gate
The Virginia Steelers was establish in 2009 in Herndon Virginia with the goal of giving athletes the opportunity to play minor league football with a professionally run organization.  We believe that the Northern Virginia area has plenty of talent to build a successful team as the area has produced professional athletes like Chris Warren (Seattle Seahawks), Ratcliff Thomas (New England Patriots) and most recently, Westfield's  Eddie Royal (Denver Broncos) just to name a few.  We believe that the area would have produced more professional athletes if players had a second chance to pursue their dreams after high school or College.  We Believe the Virginia Steelers can provide that second chance by giving players the opportunity to improve their skills while in transition from High School to College or from College to other professional leagues.  We would like the Virginia Steelers to serve as a transitioning point for athletes trying to get to the next level.  One of our goals is to establish relationships with pro agents, professional leagues like the Canadian Football league and Division I Universities to try and help players get to the next level.  If you categorize yourself as one of these individuals or just want a chance to compete at the minor league level then the Virginia Steelers is the organization for you.

Recurring every 3 months on the 2nd Sunday
Times: 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Contact: Denise McHugh
Phone: (703) 550-9220
Admission: $9 for adults; $8 for seniors; $5 for ages 6-18
Step into the 18th century. Encounter George Mason family members and neighbors. Gain an insider's perspective on the Gunston Hall community. Learn about the life and times of George Mason, "Father of the Bill of Rights".

Times: 8:00pm
Contact: tickets@jamminjava.com
Phone: (703) 255-1566
Admission: $10
The awareness of audience in Atomic Tom's new sound is fitting for a band that has taken so comfortably to the demands of touring. Though they call New York City home, Atomic Tom consider themselves a traveling act. "We like to think of ourselves as modern day rogue gypsies, " jokes White, "The stage is our home but it's constantly changing. We leave everything on each stage as if it were our first and last." For now, the future of Atomic Tom looks and sounds exceedingly promising. With songs already making their way on to shows like "The Hills" and their new album garnering strong buzz through out the industry, it would be easy to understand if Atomic Tom went Hollywood on us. Thankfully, AT is that rare glimpse of honest talent in a musical world overrun with too many ‘somebodies.' "We know who we are," explains White, "and because of that, our sound may change as we grow as a band, but we'll always inherently be the same people. Four guys, four instruments, and one evolving sound." Listen to the evolution of Atomic Tom when their new album arrives early 2010. http://www.myspace.com/atomictom

Times: 8:00pm
Contact: tickets@jamminjava.com
Phone: (703) 255-1566
Admission: $12
Over the past three years Mick Lynch and Kevin May of pop/folk act The Guggenheim Grotto have touched U.S. and U.K. audiences in a way the duo couldn't have imagined. From setting out as Dublin songwriter circuit regulars alongside artists like Damien Rice and Glen Hansard, to building a devoted cult following in the U.S. with warm embraces from media and competitive iTunes charting, the band has captivated audiences and tastemakers on both sides of the pond. TGG now returns with its sophomore record, Happy The Man, which boasts the band's signature mix of timeless pop, folk and soaring melodies, but offers a greater maturity and a higher sense of self-consciousness. "We have naturally become more certain of what we are as a band and what we were capable of," said primary songwriter Kevin May. "With this album I made a conscious effort of working ideas, thoughts and musings on self-awareness and enlightenment into the songs." http://www.guggenheimgrotto.com/ http://www.myspace.com/guggenheimgrotto http://www.myspace.com/toddcarey http://www.myspace.com/josiahleming

Times: 10:00pm - Late Show
Contact: tickets@jamminjava.com
Phone: (703) 255-1566
Admission: $10 advance/ $13 day of show
Fans credit Melodime with the genre defying versatility of Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals, the song writing intricacy of Tom Petty and a clean, intriguing sound that is comparable to Dave Matthews. The band's multi-genre sound is an eclectic mix of rock, blues, folk and country. http://www.myspace.com/mymelodime

Times: 7:00pm
Contact: tickets@jamminjava.com
Phone: (703) 255-1566
Admission: $15
Catchy melodies and well-constructed music underpin the comedy, and in live performance their harmonies draw comparisons to the Everly Brothers, while their stage presence evokes the Barenaked Ladies. They will do nearly anything to win the hearts and minds of their audiences, and often throw Twinkies, Moon Pies and/or other snack cakes into the crowd to help seal the deal. Paul and Storm's music is often heard on the "Bob and Tom" syndicated morning radio show, and has been heard on "The Drew Carey Show", Comedy Central, XM Satellite Radio's "Dr. Demento" show. www.jamminjava.com   

Times: 6:00 pm

The Virginia Steelers was establish in 2009 in Herndon Virginia with the goal of giving athletes the opportunity to play minor league football with a professionally run organization.  We believe that the Northern Virginia area has plenty of talent to build a successful team as the area has produced professional athletes like Chris Warren (Seattle Seahawks), Ratcliff Thomas (New England Patriots) and most recently, Westfield's  Eddie Royal (Denver Broncos) just to name a few.  We believe that the area would have produced more professional athletes if players had a second chance to pursue their dreams after high school or College.  We Believe the Virginia Steelers can provide that second chance by giving players the opportunity to improve their skills while in transition from High School to College or from College to other professional leagues.  We would like the Virginia Steelers to serve as a transitioning point for athletes trying to get to the next level.  One of our goals is to establish relationships with pro agents, professional leagues like the Canadian Football league and Division I Universities to try and help players get to the next level.  If you categorize yourself as one of these individuals or just want a chance to compete at the minor league level then the Virginia Steelers is the organization for you.

Recurring monthly on the 3rd Sunday
Times: 2:00 p.m.
Contact: Denise McHugh
Phone: (703) 550-9220
Admission: $9 for adults; $8 for seniors; $5 for ages 6-18
Explore the unique architecture of Gunston Hall, George Mason's plantation home on the Potomac. This 90-minute tour explores the mansion's exterior and interior, including the cellar. Discover why Gunston Hall's carpenter-joiner William Buckland and master carver William Bernard Sears are highly regarded. Regular admission; Friends free. Tour recommended for adults and young persons over 12 years of age.

Times: 1:30PM
Contact: tickets@jamminjava.com
Phone: (703) 255-1566
Admission: $10
Formed in March 2010, Land of the Giants is a Washington, DC based band that brings a fresh alternative sound with meaningful lyrics and pop-punk undertones. Influenced by bands ranging from Sum 41 and Blink 182 to Cage the Elephant and Rise Against, this dynamic young band has worked to create a truly unique rock sound. With the band spending their summer touring to promote the release of their 7 song EP "Some Assembly Required," this promising band is proving that it has something to say with a powerful sound to accompany. http://www.myspace.com/landofthegiantsmusic http://www.myspace.com/sparktoinfernomd http://www.myspace.com/rosylikesred http://www.myspace.com/basmatimusic

Times: 8:00pm
Contact: tickets@jamminjava.com
Phone: (703) 255-1566
Admission: $10 advance / $13 day of show
Entering the year 2009 with over 15 original songs to their name, The OK Corral has begun to play bigger and bigger shows. Playing to another sold out crowd at Jammin' Java in January really motivated the band to keep what they had going. The band has since shared the stage with various local and regional acts including one of Purevolume.com's top unsigned bands of 2008, Conditions of Richmond, VA, and recent Virgin Records signee, My Favorite Highway. The band has gained some national attention as they have been featured as a band of the week in AbsolutePunk.net's self-promotion spotlight drawing comparisons with the likes of Manchester Orchestra, The Format, and Steven Kellogg and the Sixers. The OK Corral is currently looking to bring their music to your ears. With their catchy hooks, mature songwriting, and their outright eagerness to simply have a good time with everyone who is a part of their live music experience, they hope to be playing in a city near you in the near future! http://www.myspace.com/theokcorralmusic

Times: 9:30 - 12:30
Contact: Sue Porter - Director of Visitor Services
Phone: (703) 752-9512
Admission: FREE

Times: 8:00pm
Contact: tickets@jamminjava.com
Phone: (703) 255-1566
Admission: $12
Shannon McNally got her first guitar and JJ Cale album at the age of 12 and never looked back. Combined with the classic rock she grew up listening to - The Allman Brothers, Dr. John and Hendrix - it is the musical center of gravity she brought to her 2002 Capitol Records debut Jukebox Sparrow, gaining notice from Rolling Stone, The New York Times, Leno and Letterman. This decidedly rare approach for a woman drew the same accolades for indie-based Geronimo, helmed by Charlie Sexton. Now, on the self-produced Coldwater, McNally leads her Mississippi-based band, Hot Sauce through the juncture where country and soul music meet - made all the more powerful by the keys of the late, great Jim Dickinson (one of his last recordings.) http://www.shannonmcnally.com/ http://www.myspace.com/ShannonMcNally

Times: 6:00pm - Early Show
Contact: tickets@jamminjava.com
Phone: (703) 255-1566
Admission: $10 adv / $13 day of
Dreaming of Eden is a melodic hard rock band based out of Northern Virginia. Stemming from roots in the hardcore and emo scenes, Dreaming of Eden brings a fresh take to hard music. The group provides listeners with innovative, passionate songs that far exceed the boundaries of today's traditional hard rock stereotypes. They bring their stellar sound and jaw-dropping live show with a take-no-prisoners approach. In a world of screamers the quartet presents a new side to hard rock with noteworthy melodies while offering a high amount of energy that is difficult to rival. http://www.myspace.com/dreamingofedenmusic http://www.myspace.com/officialteenheat http://www.myspace.com/stereoshoutout http://www.myspace.com/thosepassingby

Times: 10:30am
Contact: tickets@jamminjava.com
Phone: (703) 255-1566
Admission: $8 for everyone one and older
"Key Wilde & Mr Clarke's live performance is nothing short of splendiferous. With raging charisma and catchy tunes, audiences (both kids and their grown-ups) can't help but to get up and move!" -Tor Hyams, Kidzapalooza "Together Key Wilde and Mr Clarke are committed to combining outstanding visuals with funny upbeat original songs that will appeal to people of all ages. Songs and pictures - with an emphasis on HUMOR and memorable characters - that parents and children can enjoy together." -Little Monster http://keywilde.com/mp3s/kids/kids.shtml http://www.youtube.com/user/tallgroove

Times: 10:30pm - Late Show
Contact: tickets@jamminjava.com
Phone: (703) 255-1566
Admission: $12 advance/ $15 day of
With a quaint hometown attitude and an explosive stage show, Along Those Lines has been hailed as one of the best new acts. Mixing hard rock and alternative has never felt so good for this Fairfax based band. A year after the release of the fast selling Along Those Lines EP, the band has set it's sights on dominating the music scene in every area they play. You're guaranteed to like what you hear, so come get addicted! http://www.myspace.com/alongthoselinesmusic

Times: 7:30pm - Early Show
Contact: tickets@jamminjava.com
Phone: (703) 255-1566
Admission: $17 advance / $20 day of
Beyond all the superlatives, The Washington Post may have best described Deanna Bogart with three words: Luster, Sophistication, and Soul. This is a one-of-a-kind artist, whose music veers from the depths of the blues to the playful heights of swing, from the subtleties of jazz to the hard-won grit of soul. She brings to her music everything it means to be a woman-everything it means to be human-and delivers it to every line of music played, every phrase of lyrics written and sung, until the pure truth of her sound and message pierces the heart of her audience. Once you hear her-once you feel her-you will never be quite the same. The Deanna Bogart Band includes Mike Aubin on drums, Scott Ambush on bass, Dan Leonard on Guitar. http://www.deannabogart.com/