Events

Recurring daily
Times: Friday noon-8PM; Saturday 10:00am-8:00pm; Sunday 11:00am-5:00pm
Phone: (703) 378-0910
Admission: Adults $10.00; 16 and under FREE
Boats, boats and more boats! That's what you'll see at the area's largest Boat Show. More than 40 dealers will fill both buildings with everything from jon boats to motor yachts. Marinas, electronics, water sports and safety equipment will be on display. Plus you can talk to experts about insurance, financing, repair, maintenance and boating safety.  Located in South Hall.

Recurring daily
Times: Fri. 7:30pm, Sat. & Sun. 3pm
Phone: (703) 556-0547
Admission: Call for details
Based on the book by Louis Sachar, Alden Theatre will be putting on their rendition of "Holes".  Enjoy this performance from onstage, backstage or in the audience!

For audition information visit www.mcleancenter.org/alden.  

Recurring daily
Times: Sat. 10-5, Sunday 11-5
Admission: Admission $9
Showcasing the best of 18th-20th Century American and Continental, Formal and Country furniture, accessories and more! All merchandise guaranteed.

Times: 2-3:30pm
Phone: (703) 941-7987
Admission: $20

The tea plant is full of tannins, the amazing chemical compounds that give teas their unique tastes, colors and beneficial properties. We'll sort the facts from the myths as we explain exactly what tea tannins are and what they are not - and why we should celebrate them! $20. This program includes a traditional cream tea of tea, scones, cream, and jam. Call the Historic House at 703-941-7987 to register.

Times: Free ConcertTalk at 7:00 p.m., Concert begins at 8:00 p.m.
Contact: Fairfax Symphony
Phone: (888) 945-2468
Admission: $25-55; $15 for Students
On March 13th, the FSO will present a local premiere, Avner Dorman's Piano Concerto, composed for and played by pianist Alon Goldstein, an FSO audience favorite. The percussive nature of Dorman's composition creates its own atmosphere, which is complemented by the Borodin piece, which draws from the composer's Asian heritage. Both pieces are enhanced by hearing them in combination with the Sibelius. "Alon Goldstein, a young pianist with technique to spare, joined the FSO for Prokofiev's Piano Concerto No. 3...Goldstein was particularly impressive in the first movement's lyrical sections and expansive parts of the following theme and variations. The finale was filled with fireworks and fine rapport." -The Washington Post BORODIN: In the Steppes of Central Asia DORMAN: Piano Concerto *East Coast Premier* Alon Goldstein, piano SIBELIUS: The Lemminkäinen Legends

Times: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Phone: (202) 633-1000
Admission: Admission: Free, Parking $15
 Women in Aviation & Space highlights the many achievements of women in science, technology and aerospace. Visitors will learn about the accomplishments of Amelia Earhart , the Women Air Force Service Pilots (WASPs), Sally Ride and current women who are contributing to aviation, science, technology and space exploration. Also, participate in book signings, story time and fun and educational hands-on activities throughout the Museum.

Times: 10am to 4pm
Contact: Lynn Lear
Phone: (703) 798-4774
Admission: FREE
70 exhibitors selling homemade dips, jams, candy, ice cream, lotions, handbags, toys, photography, jewelry, clothing, woodcrafts, gift baskets, doll clothes, and more. Wonderful opportunity to find Easter, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, teacher appreciation, and baby gifts. Come shop for yourself or family and friends. Show will also have supervised craft activities for children pre-K and older by County of Fairfax School Age Child Care (SACC).

Times: 8:00PM
Contact: tickets@jamminjava.com
Phone: (703) 255-1566
Admission: $18
Can the members of Girlyman read each other's minds? Sometimes it seems so. Onstage they often finish one another's sentences or burst into improvised three-part ditties so tight they seem rehearsed. Truth is, the Atlanta-based trio has had years to develop this rapport. Doris Muramatsu and Tylan Greenstein became best friends in second grade. The two met Nate Borofsky in college at a talent show, and since then they've been creating their own unique language of three-part harmony. Informed by 60s vocal groups like Simon & Garfunkel and The Mamas and the Papas, and infused with years of classical and jazz training, Girlyman's songs are a dance of melody and suspensions - an irresistible blend of acoustic, Americana, and rock The Village Voice calls "really good, really unexpected, and really different." http://www.girlyman.com/ http://www.girlyman.com/store.php?link=themusic

Recurring daily
Times: Saturday 9:30am-4:00pm; Sunday 9:30am-4:00pm
Phone: (703) 378-0910
Admission: Adults $7.00; 11 and under FREE
The Computer Show & Sale features over 200 tables of IBM compatible merchandise at savings of up to 80% off retail. You will find PC-compatible hardware, software, systems, accessories, printers, monitors, CD-ROM, shareware & much more to satisfy all of your computer needs. Prices so low they blow the stores away!  Located in North Hall Conference Center Entrance 3.

Times: 10 am–6 pm
Contact: Anna Eberly, Director
Phone: (703) 442-7557
Admission: Most books $1 to $2. Standard paperbacks are five for $1. Free admission.
Living history museum's first book sale of the season. Over 14,000 books.  Browse wide variety of donated selection of fiction and nonfiction. See mystery, gardening, history, cooking, romance, children's literature, biographies and more. Eighty percent hard cover. Plus videos, CDs, cassettes and vinyl records. Stock home libraries and entertainment centers.

Times: 10:30AM
Contact: tickets@jamminjava.com
Phone: (703) 255-1566
Admission: $8 for everyone one and older
The GRANDSONS JR is the kids band version of DC-area roots rock superstars The GRANDSONS. Kids AND their parents will dig the upbeat mix of rock, swing, New Orleans R&B, country, latin music we call Americana. http://www.myspace.com/grandsonsjr

Recurring daily
Times: Sat. & Sun. 7:30pm
Phone: 1(877)WOLFTRAP
Admission: $22
This side-splitting sketch comedy troupe has been a launch pad for countless entertainers, from Alan Arkin and John Belushi to Tina Fey and Stephen Colbert.

Times: 5:00pm - 11:00pm
Contact: Michele Depasse
Phone: (703) 573-8382
Admission: 1 for $25.00 per ticket or 5 for $100.00 (includes FREE Dinner)
We will donate 70% of our proceeds of our Cash Back Night to the Capital Hospice of Northern Virginia ("Capital Hospice") and 30% to our Elks Charities.  This year, we are proud to announce that Congressman Gerry Connolly and Fox 5 Television On-Air Personality Julie Wright have graciously agreed to be with us for this very important and worthwhile event.  As anyone can attest who was in attendance at our previous Capital Hospice events, it is truly a great evening for such a worthy cause.  At Cash Back 2010, we will be drawing a $500 winner every 30 minutes from 5:00pm - 9:00pm.  At 10:00pm, we will be drawing for our grand prize winner of $3,500!!  

All ticket stubs must be returned to Michele Depasse or to the Arlington-Fairfax Elks Lodge #2188 no later than March 9, 2010.

Times: 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Phone: (703) 234-3550
Vinifera Wine Bar & Bistro’s upcoming “World Tour Dinner” will be held on Saturday, March 13th, and will feature food, wine, and entertainment from Italy with a Tuscan flair. Executive Chef Bo Palker has created an authentic menu for the evening, and guests can enjoy dishes such as Lamb Calabria, Caponata Antipasto, Saffron Gnocchi with stewed tomatoes, and Culurgiones Pecorino, pasta full of potatoes, mint, garlic, oil, and pecorino cheese. Sommelier/General Manager Jason Meringolo has created flights of wine from the region that will be available to pair with the dishes. “Vinifera’s World Tour” is a monthly dinner series that started in 2009 and will continue throughout 2010 due to its immense popularity. Upcoming destinations include Australia on April 17th, Chile on May 22nd, France on June 26th, and the Pacific Northwest on July 24th. Guests who attend the dinners will receive a Vinifera passport and a stamp for the specific country/region featured at the dinner. Once patrons attend three of “Vinifera’s World Tour” dinners and collect the relevant stamps, they will be entered into a drawing for the chance to win an overnight stay at The Westin Reston Heights and breakfast for two at Vinifera. Reservations for “Vinifera’s World Tour” are recommended and can be made between 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. To make reservations please call 703-234-3550 or visit www.viniferabistro.com.

Recurring weekly on Friday, Saturday
Times: 4:30-7:30pm
Phone: (571) 642-0605
Admission: Free
Join us at Pane e Vino every Friday and Saturday evening for a free wine tasting!

Recurring monthly on the 2nd Saturday
Times: 6-9pm
Phone: (703) 584-2900
Admission: FREE
The Workhouse studio artists will keep their doors open after hours on the 2nd Saturday of each month from 6:00-9:00pm. During 2nd Saturday Art Walk is the perfect time to explore the Workhouse and experience the vitality, creativity and diversity of the artists who make up this unique arts community. The Association of Interior Design Professionals (AIDP) will host a reception in conjunction with the Art Walks in W-16 from 6:00-7:00pm to bring together artists, interior design professionals and the public to highlight the creative incorporation of original art into interior design settings. All are invited to talk art and design with these creative design professionals. Don't forget to pick up your Workhouse Passport to chronicle your adventures and experiences and to enter to win special prizes! 2nd Saturday Art Walk dates for 2010: January 9, February 13, March 13, April 10, May 8, June 12, July 10, August 14, September 11, October 9, November 13 and December 11.

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 daily
Times: March 1 - October 31: 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m.; November 1 - December 31: 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m
Phone: (703) 780-2000
Admission: $5 in addition to admission
Back by popular demand are our "National Treasure Tour" where visitors can take an hour-long walking tour that includes behind-the-scenes  information about areas where "National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets" filming took place and how these locations were used during George Washington's time. The tour includes the mysterious basement, usually closed to the public! The National Treasure Tour is limited to 25 visitors per time slot and costs $5 per tour in addition to Estate admission.

These popular tours sell out quickly so please plan ahead! Purchasing tickets online is recommended.

Recurring daily
Phone: (703) 584-2900
Admission: FREE
The Workhouse presents 6 Abstract Women as part of MINDS WIDE OPEN: Virginia Celebrates Women in the Arts. Well known award winning abstract artists Andrea Cybyk, Marcia Dale Dullum, Michele Hoben, Joyce McCarten, Jan Sherfy and Roberta Thole will exhibit their work in Gallery W-16. Opening March 3 - 28 please join the artists for an opening reception March 14 from 2 – 4pm.