Address: 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean, VA
Times: 3pm
Phone: (703) 790-9223
Admission: $5 - $25
With violinist Brendan Conway

Recurring weekly on Friday
Address: 11900 Market Street, Reston, VA
Times: 8pm-11pm
Phone: (703) 709-6300
Admission: $9 per adult; $7 for children under 12; $5 per skate rental

Friday Night Rock 'n' Skate at the Ice Skating Pavilion happens every Friday with a live DJ from 8 - 10 pm,  with games & prizes until 11 pm.

Recurring weekly on Saturday
Address: 9601 Ox Rd., Lorton, VA
Times: 10am and 1pm
Contact: Camela Speer
Admission: $12 adults; $8 children under 12 years old
Ten-year-old Violet is determined to show the world, not to mention the cool kids at school, just how special she is. With the help of her assistant Freddy, she sets out to break a world record, but becomes accidentally extraordinary when she's struck by lightning -- twice -- and gains control over all things electric. Under the name Miss Electricity, Violet zaps her way through circuits, bullies, and tests, but could lose everything when the power goes to her head. *Limited seating, advance ticket reservations are recommended for this event. Reserved tickets may be collected at Will Call beginning 30 minutes prior to event. Doors open for seating 30 minutes prior to performance. Suitable for all ages. There will be audience participation. Group rates available for parties of 12 or more! Call 703-584-2961 for more information.

Recurring weekly on Sunday
Address: 9601 Ox Rd., Lorton, VA
Times: 2pm
Phone: (703) 584-2900
Admission: $20 adults; $15 student, senior and military

The Workhouse is pleased to introduce the inaugural season of Workhouse Theatre! Join us in Building W-3 as we present Art from January 20-February 26. How much would you pay for a white painting? Is it art? Would it matter who the artist was? Lines are drawn as three friends square off over the canvas, relentlessly debating the nature (and definitions) of art, beauty and friendship.

* No shows on January 21 and February 18. Workhouse Film screenings will instead be featured in the W-3 Theatre.

Recurring weekly on Friday, Saturday
Address: 269 Sunset Park Drive, Herndon, VA
Times: 8pm
Phone: (703) 481-5930
Admission: $23 General Admission

A Washington Area community theatre premiere!

From the WATCH Award winning director of ESP's productions of RENT and The Rocky Horror Show comes a new rock musical! When Monica, an ambitious singer/songwriter meets Ian, a reclusive rocker, a dynamic relationship is born, both creatively and romantically. Spanning three years and traveling from Glasgow to London to New York City, experience the triumphs and struggles of two young musicians as they seek to discover where dreams and ambition meet love and happiness.

Produced by Janet Bordeaux
Directed by Todd Huse
Music Direction by Blakeman Brophy

Parental Advisory: Rooms does contain mature themes.

Recurring weekly on Wednesday
Address: 3701 Lockheed Blvd, Alexandria, VA
Times: 1:30pm
Phone: (703) 768-2525
Admission: $8
Explore seasonal nature topics through stories, crafts, and activities. Topic is different every week. Reservations required. Ages 3-5 years.

Recurring weekly on Thursday
Address: 3701 Lockheed Blvd, Alexandria, VA
Times: 10am & 1:30pm
Phone: (703) 768-2525
Admission: $8
Explore seasonal nature topics through stories, crafts, and activities. Topic is different every week. Reservations required. Ages 3-5 years.

Recurring weekly on Sunday, Friday, Saturday
Address: 1524 Spring Hill Road, McLean, Virginia
Times: Fridays 8 pm: Saturdays 2 pm & 8 pm: Sundays 2 pm & 7 pm
Contact: Box office --Can leave message
Phone: (703) 854-1856
Admission: $25.pp
Almost, Maine February 3 - February 26, 2012 By John Cariani, Directed by Michael Chamberlin Northern lights play with the affairs of mortals in the small snowy town of Almost, Maine, where hearts are made of slate and love comes in bags. The residents fall in and out of love, wounding and healing with often unexpected and comic results. For anyone who's ever loved, lost or had a crush, these nine tales are a breath of whimsical warmth for winter hearts.

Recurring weekly on Saturday
Address: 269 Sunset Park Drive, Herndon, VA
Times: 11am & 2pm
Phone: (703) 481-5930
Admission: $8 General Admission
An exciting new view of the classic fairy tales of Cinderella, Rapunzel, & Snow White from the perspective of their hard working heroes!

Director: Barbara D. Carpenter

For Young Audiences.

Recurring weekly on Sunday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Address: 1524 Spring Hill Road, McLean, Virginia
Times: Check website for showtimes
Contact: Box office --Can leave message
Phone: (703) 854-1856
Admission: $15.pp
Family Entertainment Three Bears February 9 - March 4, 2012 By Mario Baldessari & Ethan Slater, Music by Ethan Slater, Lyrics by Mario Baldessari The classic fairy tale is inventively re-imagined in this brand new musical adventure from the pen of last season's big hit with both kids and parents, Jack and the Beanstalk. It's unbearably good fun that's just right for the whole family. Goldenlocks have never been as mischievous. Recommended for the child in all of us, ages 5 and beyond.

Address: 1625 Washington Plaza North, Reston, VA
Times: 8:30pm - 11:30pm
Admission: FREE
Veronneau will perform.

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Address: 227 Maple Ave., East, Vienna, VA
Times: 9:30pm
Phone: (703) 255-1566
Admission: $15
Late show! This show will be standing room only - with very limited seating.

Join Oscar, Chad and Drab as they return to Jammin Java for another live podcast recording.

Enjoy a live taping of the Big O and Dukes show, prizes, exclusive merchandise and more. This is a night for the Horde!

With Oscar's pension for the pompous and Chad's all-American edge, growing popularity launched the boys from weeknight PM Drive to Midday hot talk on Baltimore's Live 105.7. In 2005, Big O and Dukes also became the first major market terrestrial talk show to publish their shows podcasts on iTunes.

With over 1 million downloads within 6 months of launching the shows weekly podcast, this current incarnation is its purest form to date. From politics to pop-culture, each approaches subject matter from very different perspectives. The podcast format gives the guys an unbridled medium to relay their opinions and their frustrations anything and everyhing. So pull up a seat, plug in your headphones and step into the studio with Chad Dukes, Oscar Santana and Drab T-Shirt; by the end you'll have laughed yourself right out of your chair, but have gained a window into the lives of three new friends.

Address: 1635 Trap Road, Vienna, VA
Times: 8 pm
Phone: 877WOLFTRAP
Admission: $24
This energetic improv group takes its cues from the audience in an ingenious satirical comedy the New York Post calls “the funniest show in town.”

Address: 227 Maple Ave., East, Vienna, VA
Times: 7pm
Phone: (703) 255-1566
Admission: $10
Early show! This show will be seated on a first come, first served basis.

Zooglobble Recommended!: "Kudos to the great taste of the DC area. You already know what the rest of the country is starting to find out - that Rocknoceros is a gem of a band."

"An outstanding mix of folk and rock...literate songs...poppy approach...multi-generational appeal." - NPR, Best Music for Kids and Families

A Rocknoceros Happy Family Hour is a night out for the WHOLE family! Rocknoceros wanted to provide a way for entire families to get a night out on the town in a safe, clean, and family-friendly way. Jammin' Java, and even the famed 9:30 Club, have presented the show to the delight of everyone!

*And don't forget the Signature Happy Family Hour drink special: BUY A BEER, GET A JUICE BOX! - the Jammin' Java bar will be in full operation.

As every family with youngsters in the DC area already knows, Rocknoceros (pronounced like rhinoceros) is three guys: Coach Cotton, Williebob, and Boogie Woogie Bennie. After seeing them perform, there is no denying that they are not a typical trio. Coach Cotton is the ring-leader, frequently immersed in a sea of knee-high concert goers. Wearing a wireless head-set microphone, he wades through the mass of dancing children, dispersing high-fives and shaking a tambourine. Williebob provides the necessary string work for the show, moving among a collection of guitars, mandolins, and banjos while wearing a kazoo around his neck. Boogie Woogie Bennie is a one-man-band within the power trio, employing a contraption that one four-year-old fan described as "the piano-drum". The piano-drum allows Boogie Bennie to play the bass drum with his right foot, the snare drum and hi-hat cymbal with his left foot, and the keyboard with his hands (with his left hand playing the bass parts). Together, Rocknoceros is able to cover a dizzying range of musical styles in each set. From Tin Pan Alley to the shores of Jamaica, Rocknoceros hops from genre to genre like a toad on summer asphalt.

Having already released three award-winning records, the new album tells tales of the Colonel and his friends in their make-believe home of Soggy Bog. The theme of "Colonel Purple Turtle" is one of friendship and working together, a subject that matters to Coach, Boogie Woogie Bennie, and Williebob, as the three members of Rockncoeros have been best friends since they were children. The record reflects their abiding trust in each other, and their desire to share the message of camaraderie through song.

Recurring weekly on Sunday, Friday, Saturday
Address: 9431 Silver King Court, Fairfax, VA
Times: Fridays and Saturdays at 7pm ; Sundays at 2pm
Phone: (703) 691-3040
Admission: $10 adults, $7 students
Play by Elmer Rice.

Address: 2310 Colts Neck Rd, Reston, VA
Times: 8pm
Phone: (703) 476-4500
Admission: $15/$30
With a phenomenal performance record that includes an Off-Broadway show, an extended run in Vegas, two feature films, seven albums and appearances throughout the US, Canada,
Mexico, Europe and Australia, the Kinsey Sicks hardly need an introduction. For over 16 years, America's Favorite Dragapella Beautyshop Quartet has served up a feast of music and comedy to audiences at performing arts centers, music venues and comedy festivals in every kind of town you can imagine, in over 40 states. Their award-winning a cappella singing, sharp satire and over-the-top drag artistry have earned the Kinsey Sicks a diverse and devoted following.

Please note: This concert is not appropriate for children or the faint of heart.

Recurring daily
Address: 4320 Chantilly Shopping Center, Chantilly, VA
Times: Fri, 3-8pm ; Sat, 9a-5pm; Sun, 10a-5pm
Phone: (540) 951-1344
Admission: 3 Day Pass - $18 ; Adults $12, Kids 12-17 $6, Kids under 12 FREE
C & E Gun Shows is dedicated to producing the most professional, safest and ethical gun shows in the country. We strive to provide our patrons with the best available selection of firearms, ammo, knives and related merchandise, and our dealers with the largest crowds of qualified buyers anywhere, while always doing all we can do to protect the constitution of the United States of America.

Recurring daily
Address: 4400 University Dr., Fairfax, VA
Times: 8pm
Admission: $5-$25
Mason performs The Vagina Monologues as part of the 2012 V-Day initiative to raise awareness and to create a true and profound portrait of how violence against women and children affects all of us. The performance is filled with laughter and tears as actors and audience together experience what it means for women to inhabit their bodies, to love their bodies, and to take a stand to stop violence. Proceeds will go to the Mason Victims of Violence Fund and worldwide campaigns fighting sexual violence. Your presence counts!

Address: 4400 University Dr., MS 2F5, Fairfax, VA
Times: 8 p.m.
Phone: (888) 945-2468
Admission: $44, $72, $86
The Virginia Opera brings the Virginia Premiere of Philip Glass’s Orphée to the stage this spring! Based on Jean Cocteau’s stunning cinematic reimagining of the myth of Orpheus and Euridice, this romantic, surrealistic tale explores themes of sacrificing love for art, love transcending death and the immortality of art. Set in Paris, Orphée is a famous, but misunderstood poet who falls for a beautiful new muse – Death, herself – nearly turning his back on life and his wife, Euridice. Featuring uplifting jazz-inspired musical orchestration and dramatic themes of neglected love, inspired passion and fevered obsession, the Virginia Opera’s stunning production of this opera is an event not to be missed! Sung in French with English supertitles.

Address: 1090 Sterling Rd, Herndon, VA
Times: 8pm
Phone: (703) 435-8377
Admission: $15
Weekend bluegrass concert series, by Dry Branch Fire Squad.

Address: 220 N. Washington St., Falls Church, VA
Times: 9:30pm
Phone: (703) 237-0300
Admission: $15
Ticket proceeds to benefit the National MS Society. http://www.nationalmssociety.org/index.aspx

The Yacht Rock Revue is the Greatest Show on Surf. By celebrating the feel-good sounds of late '70s soft rock, the Yacht Rock Revue has taken their rightful place as the smoothest party band in the universe. Take a musical sip.. Yacht Rock always goes down smooth. These songs just make you feel good. And the Yacht Rock Revues fun-loving antics make it a real show, not just another tribute act. The Yacht Rock Revue takes you back to a time when the music was inoffensive, the moustaches weren't ironic, and the polyester was always neatly tucked in.

Doors open at 8:30 p.m.; Show starts at 9:30 p.m.
18+ to enter.

Address: 9601 Ox Road, Lorton, VA
Times: 6-9 pm
Contact: Marketing Department
Phone: (703) 584-2900
Admission: free
The 2nd Saturday Art Walk at the Workhouse showcases the diverse work of more than 100 visual artists in a unique historic venue, creating an atmosphere that encourages visitors to immerse themselves in the richness of this creative community. Guests can tour seven unique studio buildings, mix and mingle with artists, buy original works of art, experience ever-changing exhibitions and meet featured artists, all while enjoying light refreshments and music. In the Vulcan Gallery, enjoy an exhibition reception introducing the new work of the Workhouse Associate Artists, and that of the group's featured artist of the month. From October through February, Studio W-4 at the Workhouse is conducting a food drive to benefit Food for Others. Items donated will become main components of an interactive art installation which will open to the public on Saturday, February 11, 2012 during the Workhouse's 2nd Saturday Art Walk from 6-9pm.

Recurring daily
Address: 2001 International Drive, McLean, Virginia
Times: Regular Store Hours
Contact: Amanda Ledbetter
Phone: (646) 839-5407
Admission: Free
Join us for an exclusive event! Meet our fit experts and find your perfect pair! Try on a pair of 7 For All Mankind jeans for a chance to win a gift (valued at $200).

Address: 227 Maple Ave., East, Vienna, VA
Times: 7pm
Phone: (703) 255-1566
Admission: $20
Early show! This show will be seated on a first come, first served basis.

The New York Times called him "one of the most gifted singer-songwriters to emerge from the New York scene in years." His album "Streets Of New York" was hailed as "a platter for the ages" by UNCUT magazine. He has been called "a one-man Clash" (UNCUT) and his critically acclaimed albums have gotten rave reviews around the world. Bono, Lou Reed, Lucinda Williams, Jim Jarmusch, Adam Duritz and Little Steven are among those who have sung his praises.

Willie Nile is a songwriters' songwriter and his live performances are legendary. He has toured across the U.S. opening for The Who at the personal request of the band and sang with Bruce Springsteen at Giant Stadium. Bruce recently joined Willie on stage in Asbury Park for Willie's song "Heaven Help The Lonely". Willie has completed a new album, The Innocent Ones, for River House Records. It was released in Europe on Oct 11th and the North American release announcement will be coming soon. The album contains 11 original songs and was produced in New York City by Willie, Frankie Lee, Stewart Lerman, Steuart Smith (lead guitarist of The Eagles) and Hirsh Gardner.

Over the years, the Buffalo, NY-born singer has recorded and performed with The Who, Ringo Starr, Lucinda Williams, Richard Thompson, Roger McGuinn, Levon Helm, The Pretenders, Counting Crows, Jakob Dylan, Rosanne Cash and many others.

Address: 4400 University Dr., MS 2F5, Fairfax, VA
Times: 8 p.m.
Phone: (888) 945-2468
Admission: $24, $40, $48
One of the great 20th century American folk singers—and consummate storytellers—comes to the Center with his son Abe Guthrie, grandson Krishna Guthrie, and longtime collaborator, Terry a La Berry for a highly entertaining evening of folk favorites, amusing stories, and witty anecdotes. An “hour and a half in the presence of Guthrie is like receiving the most enjoyable and authoritative master class on 20th century American folk music one could possibly have.” (The Independent, London) The son of singer-songwriter and activist Woody Guthrie, Arlo’s career exploded in 1967 with the release of his highly original “Alice’s Restaurant,” a satirical anti-war anthem. The record spun off a hit movie and Guthrie became a cultural hero to a new generation espousing social consciousness and activism. A gifted musician on the piano, six and twelve-string guitar, harmonica and a dozen other instruments, Guthrie has equal talent for clever repartee, promising an event the whole family will enjoy.

Address: 1635 Trap Road, Vienna, VA
Times: 7:30 PM
Phone: 877WOLFTRAP
Admission: $24
This energetic improv group takes its cues from the audience in an ingenious satirical comedy the New York Post calls “the funniest show in town.”

Address: 8511 Greeley Blvd, Springfield, VA
Times: 10am-12pm ; 2pm-4pm
Phone: (703) 451-9588
Admission: $8 per child; registration required.
For ages 3-8, dancing, Valentine crafts, a nature presentation and a short play. Refreshments provided.

Address: 1234 Ingleside Ave, McLean, VA
Times: 2 p.m.
Contact: Box Office
Phone: (703) 790-9223
Admission: $15 -$10
Ages 3+. DinoRock is the missing link in childrens entertainment, featuring lively original music, giant dinosaur puppets and sing-along lessons about dinosaurs, ecology and natural history.

Address: 9601 Ox Road, Lorton, VA
Times: 6-9 pm
Phone: (703) 584-2900
Admission: free
Workhouse Studio 4 believes that art is a vehicle for social change and is putting an artistic twist on food drives. Items donated will become components of an exciting art installation.

Experience interactive artworks in a variety of mediums.
Be a part of the Have a Heart Project!

*Non-perishable food donations GREATLY appreciated! 

Address: 4400 University Dr., Fairfax, VA
Times: 7:00pm
Phone: (703) 573-7328
Admission: $35 and up

Catch an exciting evening of Jimmy Lange Boxing, the region's best, live professional boxing show, returning to the Patriot Center on Saturday, Feb. 11. Sponsored by Valcourt Building Services, the event features seven high-energy bouts, including three world title fights. Local fan favorite and Contender star Jimmy Lange defends his World Boxing Union (WBU) junior middleweight title against Ruben Galvan in the Main Event. Another former Contender participant, Michael "No Joke" Stewart, will battle Joe Wyatt for the vacant WBU welterweight championship in the co-Main Event. Three undefeated local fighters will be showcased including Ashburn's Tori "Sho Nuff" Nelson battling "Lady V" Vashon Living for the WIBA women's middleweight championship. Zain Shah of Chantilly faces his toughest competition to date against highly regarded junior middleweight "Lightning" Harry Joe Yorgey, while junior welterweight Todd "White Lightning" Wilson of Fairfax strikes again with a showdown versus Fernando "The Whip" Basora. Don't miss the rematch between welterweights Richie "The Rock" Andrews and Haymarket's Juan "The Savior" Rodriguez and the heavyweight showdown between Dennis Benson and Upper Marlboro's Duane Mobley.

Tickets, starting at $35, can be purchased at all area Ticketmaster outlets, including phone charge at 703-573-SEAT(7328), online at www.ticketmaster.com or in person at the Patriot Center box office. Doors open at 6:00 pm with the first fight scheduled to start at 7:00 pm. Visit www.jimmylangeboxing.com for information. All bouts are subject to change.

Address: 850 Balls Hill Road, McLean, VA
Times: 8:00 pm
Contact: John Huling
Phone: (703) 893-8646
Admission: $15/ $25/ $30
Experience all of the romance of A Night at the Opera with favorites from Verdi, Puccini and Bizet performed by guest artists from New York City and Washington, D.C. Maestra Miriam Burns leads the orchestra through operatic favorites inspired by love and heroism, including La Forza del Destino and La Boheme. Leonard Bernstein’s West Side Story, an American Romeo and Juliet will conclude this concert. As always we offer free parking and our popular post-concert cake and champagne reception, open to all. Please visit our website at www.mclean-orchestra.org for tickets and program information.

Address: 1313 Old Chain Bridge Road, McLean, VA
Times: 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Contact: John Huling
Phone: (703) 893-8646
Admission: varies
Please join us at Evo Bistro for a private preconcert discounted meal. Meet the conductor, and special guests while enjoying dishes inspired from France, Morocco, Spain and Italy. You are sure to find a sophisticated taste that will satisfy any plate. All attendees will receive discounted McLean Orchestra tickets for "A Night at the Opera" at 8 p.m.

Address: 227 Maple Ave., East, Vienna, VA
Times: 10pm
Phone: (703) 255-1566
Admission: $12 advance, $15 day of
Late show!

This show will be standing room only - with very limited seating.

Calling Savannah, GA home, Passafire was formed in 2003 by students attending Savannah College of Art and Design. After performing on a stage outside Atlanta's Hi Fi Buys Amphitheatre in 2006 where the hybrid rock band, Pepper, was opening for 311, a member of Passafire slipped to Pepper a copy of the band's self-titled debut album, Passafire.

Passafire released Everyone on Everynight through LAW Records on September 15, 2009. This is the follow-up to their sophomore album, Submersible, which was recognized by iTunes as one of the "Top 10 Best Reggae Albums" of 2007. Their Myspace views are over a half a million with total song plays numbering over a million.

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 rown's Body, Matisyahu, the Aggrolites and Dub Trio.

Dub City Renegades is a seven piece roots reggae band out of the DC area. Their unique mix of traditional roots elements mixed with a modern DC vibe gives their music a fresh and unique east coast sound. United in values of respect, friendship, and their love of music, DCR create jams that soothe the soul, make you want to move your feet, and create a soundtrack for the journey we are all on. The band became international when they performed in in Costa Rica in June of 2009 with some of the country's best reggae bands at Rainforest Aid 09. Big things are on the horizon for DCR - check the vibes!

Address: 1639 Washington Plaza, Reston, VA
Times: 6-8pm
Phone: (703) 709-7700
Admission: Free

To celebrate Black History Month, join us for an evening of jazz, blues, and fun with Beverly Cosham and Menda Ahart, with Felicia Kessel-Crawley on keyboard.

Beverly Cosham has performed her cabaret act at nightspots from Los Angeles to New York via San Antonio, TX and New Haven, CT, as well as Blues Alley, the Kennedy Center, the National Theater, the Omni Shoreham, the Henley Park Hotel, the World Bank, the Lyceum, and the Lisner Auditorium in Washington, DC. Beverly Cosham was recently recognized as one of the "Best of Reston."

Menda Ahart has been singing all of her life in church choirs, college choirs, community choirs, and as soloist with bands. She auditioned with MoTown in Detroit but did not want to drop out of college. These days Menda's love of singing sacred hymns, gospel, classical, popular, jazz and blues is channeled through at her church choir and Mosaic Harmony, an interfaith-faith, multicultural choir which draws on the heritage of African-American inspirational music.

Address: 3001 N. Beauregard St, Alexandria, Virginia
Times: 8:00 pm
Phone: (703) 548-0885
Admission: 22311
Richard Stoltzman is undoubtedly one of the most famous solo clarinetists today, having released over 40 recordings in addition to collaborations with similarly famed artists such as Yo-Yo Ma, Emanuel Ax, and Michael Tilson Thomas. For the ASO / Symphonica Nova’s February concerts he performs Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto. The orchestra will continue its evening of Mozart with the composer’s haunting, unfinished Requiem, completed after his death by Franz Xaver Süssmayr. Tickets $5-65 All ticket holders are welcome to attend a free pre-concert chat one hour prior to the performance in the concert hall. Parking is free. Kim Allen Kluge, conductor Richard Stoltzman, clarinet Alexandria Choral Society Metropolitan Chorus MOZART: Clarinet Concerto Richard Stoltzman, clarinet MOZART: Requiem

Address: 4400 University Dr., Fairfax, VA
Times: 3pm
Admission: $5-$25
Mason performs The Vagina Monologues as part of the 2012 V-Day initiative to raise awareness and to create a true and profound portrait of how violence against women and children affects all of us. The performance is filled with laughter and tears as actors and audience together experience what it means for women to inhabit their bodies, to love their bodies, and to take a stand to stop violence. Proceeds will go to the Mason Victims of Violence Fund and worldwide campaigns fighting sexual violence. Your presence counts!

Address: 3650 Historic Sully Way, Chantilly, VA
Times: 1-2 pm, 3-4pm
Phone: (703) 222-4664
Admission: $8
Relive colonial days! Hot coffee, tea and chocolate kept colonialists warm during cold winter days. Accompanied by bread or biscuits warm from the oven, this small meal was just the thing to drive away a chill. Learn to make a proper cup of coffee or tea, and see how chocolate was prepared 200 years ago. Enjoy your drink with a delicious treat prepared in the open hearth.

Address: 220 N. Washington St., Falls Church, VA
Times: 8pm
Phone: (703) 237-0300
Admission: $16

Plus, LotusLand -- A Tribute to the Music of Rush

Two of history's most iconic bands are celebrated in one unforgettable night!

18 and up to enter. VALID ID required.

Address: 3241 Brush Dr, Falls Church, VA
Times: 4pm
Phone: (703) 200-7489
Admission: Donations accepted.
!Kari Quartet, performance by members of the National Symphony Orchestra, including violinists Joel Fuller and Alexandra Osborne, violist Mahoko Eguchi and cellist Rachel Young, works by Britten, Smetana and Beethoven.

Address: 227 Maple Ave., East, Vienna, VA
Times: 1pm
Phone: (703) 255-1566
Admission: $10 advance, $13 day of
This show will be standing room only - with very limited seating.

Bad Mooka is a rock band from Burke, Virginia. The orginal lineup formed in 2010, but has been recently changed. The present line-up consists of Marc Saucer (guitar, vocals), Joe Polchek (bass), and Shaw Camphire (drums). We draw from a wide range of influences, from Howlin' Wolf to Nirvana, and Jimi Hendrix to Johnny Cash. We've written a few originals and are currently working on more.

Address: 9601 Ox Road, Lorton, VA
Times: 7:30-10:30pm
Contact: Marketing Department
Phone: (703) 584-2900
Join us for an evening of ballroom dancing led by one of our instructors. Enjoy complimentary refreshments and a cash bar in Gallery W-16. Dance lesson begins at 7:30pm and open dancing will begin at 8pm with food, dancing and fun until 10:30pm! Dress code is casual. All skill levels are welcome. Open Dancing: $10 (non-members)/$8 (members) Mini-lesson and Open Dancing: $15 (non-members)/$13 (members) To purchase tickets, please visit https://reservations.workhousearts.org/Info.aspx?EventID=3

Address: 3701 Lockheed Blvd, Alexandria, VA
Times: 8am
Phone: (703) 768-2525
Admission: $6 - $8
Interested in birding? We can get you started! Learn about the birds in the park and some basic identification skills. Program begins with an indoor discussion. Children ages 12 to 16 must be accompanied by a registered adult.Call Huntley Meadows Park for details about the program 703-768-2525.

Address: 4603 Green Spring Rd, Alexandria, VA
Times: 1-3pm
Phone: (703) 941-7987
Admission: $27, reservations required
"Chocolate Lovers Tea," learn the history of chocolate and how it is transformed from bean to bar, during a tea.

Address: 10209 Main Street, Fairfax, VA
Times: 2pm
Phone: (703) 385-8414
Admission: FREE

Civil Rights and the Fairfax NAACP, discussion of local civil rights initiatives in the mid-20th century with African-American community historian and activist Edwin Henderson, Jr.

Recurring weekly on Sunday
Address: 10017 Colvin Run Rd, Great Falls, VA
Times: 12pm - 2pm
Phone: (703) 631-0013
Admission: $3
We all love maple syrup on our pancakes and waffles, but most folks are not familiar with the unique harvesting methods employed or preparation needed to get to this sweet delicacy. You and your family can get in the know during "sugaring time" at Colvin Run Mill's Maple Syrup Boil Down on Sunday, February 12 and 19, 2012 from noon to 2 p.m. A third Boil Down will be held on Sunday, March 4 at the same time.

Address: 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax, VA
Times: 2pm
Phone: (703) 573-7328
Admission: $5

Cheer on the GMU women's basketball team as they take on Hofstra.

Address: 4400 University Dr., Fairfax, VA
Times: 2 p.m.
Phone: (703) 993-1380
Admission: Free
A faculty recital featuring Professors Julianna Nickel (flute) and John Kilkenny (percussion).

Address: 4400 University Dr., Fairfax, VA
Times: 4 p.m.
Phone: (703) 993-1380
Admission: Free
A faculty recital featuring Professors Lisa Berger and Patricia Hussey (voice).

Address: 10709 Gunston Road, Mason Neck, VA
Times: 2 p.m.
Phone: (703) 550-9220
Admission: $9, Adults; $8, Seniors; $5, 6 - 18 years.
Gunston Hall's 5th Annual Seeds of Independence program explores a small antebellum settlement of free blacks clustered along the "Neck Road," now known as Harley Road, on Mason's Neck and situated within properties owned by whites, some of them the owners of a few slaves.   Film premiere - "Between the Lines: Free Blacks Living on Mason's Neck During the Civil War"  A short film documents the impact of the Civil War upon this community.    Illustrated talk - "On Uneven Ground: Finding Freedom in the Civil War Chesapeake" Professor Kym S. Rice, discusses the everyday experiences of African Americans in Northern Virginia during the Civil War. Professor Rice is Director of Museum Studies at George Washington University and Co-author of "The World of a Slave, Material Life of Slaves in the United States," and was Curator of the exhibit "Before Freedom Came, African-American Life in the Antebellum South" at the Museum of the Confederacy and the related book by the same title.   Finish the day with a Sweet Potato Pie Reception & Guided Mansion Tour.  Program includes film, talk, reception, & tour.

Address: 1524 Spring Hill Road, McLean, VA
Times: 5pm-7pm
Phone: (703) 854-1856
Admission: Free
Members of Potomac Valley Watercolorists, a local juried arts group, present their take on Maine. In transparent watercolor, acrylics, and collage, these artists use a range of styles to explore the visual riches of this part of the country.

The artists include:

Deborah Conn - Leigh Culver - Betty Ganley

Carolyn Gawarecki - Marni Lawson - Amanda Lee

Gloria Logan - Pauline Lorfano - Harris Miller

Tony Neville - Traci Oberle - Terri Rea

Florence Setzer - Vita Sims - Donna Sturm

Harriet Westfall - Madeline Wikler

Address: 1700 Tysons Blvd., McLean, VA
Times: 5:30-10:30pm
Phone: (703) 744-3999
Admission: $95/person
This Valentine's Day, MICHEL offers a menu for lovers that will romance your partner and your palate. The decadent four-course prix-fixe menu will include Yellowtail Carpaccio, Lobster, Filet Mignon, and Michel's Chocolate Heart for Two, served in addition to Michel's innovative and elegant a la carte menu. The restaurant's soft lighting and rich warm colors afford a glowing ambiance. Whether dining a deux or in a group at the signature under-lit rose onyx communal table, MICHEL is perfect to light that fire or rekindle your favorite romance. For information and reservations call 703 744-3999, or visit www.michelrichardva.com.

Address: 4400 University Dr., Fairfax, VA
Times: 2pm
Contact: Center for the Arts Ticket Office
Phone: (703) 993-2787
Admission: $44-$98
Virginia Opera proudly presents Philip Glass' ORPHÉE, a remarkable and powerful opera that is an emotionally intriguing, psychological journey. The opera features melodic music, dramatic singing and themes of neglected love, inspired passion, and fevered obsession. Glimpse into the mirror to see the frightening truth. Philip Glass follows the script of Jean Cocteau's 1949 film Orphée.

Address: 3001 N. Beauregard St, Alexandria, Virginia
Times: 3:00 pm
Phone: (703) 548-0885
Admission: $5-$65
Richard Stoltzman is undoubtedly one of the most famous solo clarinetists today, having released over 40 recordings in addition to collaborations with similarly famed artists such as Yo-Yo Ma, Emanuel Ax, and Michael Tilson Thomas. For the ASO / Symphonica Nova’s February concerts he performs Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto. The orchestra will continue its evening of Mozart with the composer’s haunting, unfinished Requiem, completed after his death by Franz Xaver Süssmayr. Tickets $5-65 All ticket holders are welcome to attend a free pre-concert chat one hour prior to the performance in the concert hall. Parking is free. Kim Allen Kluge, conductor Richard Stoltzman, clarinet Alexandria Choral Society Metropolitan Chorus MOZART: Clarinet Concerto Richard Stoltzman, clarinet MOZART: Requiem

Address: 269 Sunset Park Drive, Herndon, VA
Times: 7pm
Phone: (703) 481-5930
Admission: $23 General Admission

A Washington Area community theatre premiere!

From the WATCH Award winning director of ESP's productions of RENT and The Rocky Horror Show comes a new rock musical! When Monica, an ambitious singer/songwriter meets Ian, a reclusive rocker, a dynamic relationship is born, both creatively and romantically. Spanning three years and traveling from Glasgow to London to New York City, experience the triumphs and struggles of two young musicians as they seek to discover where dreams and ambition meet love and happiness.

Produced by Janet Bordeaux
Directed by Todd Huse
Music Direction by Blakeman Brophy

Parental Advisory: Rooms does contain mature themes.

Address: 227 Maple Ave., East, Vienna, VA
Times: 7pm
Phone: (703) 255-1566
Admission: $10 advance, $13 day of
This show will be seated on a first come, first served basis.

Rosi Golan didn't so much choose to be a songwriter as much as it took her over. In many ways, Golan's songwriting can most closely be likened to a storm, or a weather system that has come and stayed for the last decade of her life. In the years since this weather system has entered her life, it's changed significantly - gaining elements and force as it travels across the topography of her emotional life. This weather system has reached its most lovely expression on Golan's sophomore album, Lead Balloon, the culmination of two years, organized around the pain and joy contained within that space.

Golan has worked to refine and calibrate her sound, collecting new elements and shaping it in the places she finds herself. The Drifter & The Gypsy, Golan's first album, generated several songs that were prominently featured on numerous television shows (including One Tree Hill and Private Practice) and in film (Dear John). Golan embarked on a series of tours on the strength of Drifter that sent the Israeli-born Golan traipsing the globe. Lead Balloon was written on breaks from tours over the past two years, Golan can hear the spaces the songs took shape in - there is the bone-damp of London, the constant buzz of Brooklyn, the arid wind of Los Angeles. Building on the success of the friendships that lead to her well-received debut, Golan continued working with many of the songwriters she co-wrote that album with.

With no strict structure to the sound of the album, Golan was freed to interpret each song as it came to her, rather than concerning herself as to whether it kept to an overall sound. As a result, the album moves fluidly between genres, containing songs steeped in Americana, clever pop currents running throughout, and thoughtful folk.

There are plenty of rebellion songs that deal with with the heartache that is growing up...but "Wings Are Useless," the first single from Virginia teenager Cassidy Ford handles the subject in a way few, if any, have. At 15, Cassidy has written a song so thoughtful it is sure to be a comfort anyone who needs to know that the pain of getting older is universal and, most importantly, can be overcome. Wings Are Useless is just one of ten beautiful songs on Cassidy's first album due out this summer. This wise-well-beyond-her years singer-songwriter has captured a balance between despair and hope and committed that emotion to an album that only begins to scratch the surface of what will be a long and incredible career.

Her producer Todd Wright says "I had written a handful of songs that I felt defined my life's body of work and then along comes this kid who lives around the corner from me and changes everything. So many of the songs I've written with Cassidy I would say are the best I've been a part of in 25 years of writing songs. And 'Wings Are Useless'...well, it's just an indescribable and important piece of music and the perfect way to introduce Cassidy to the world."

An ironic title for a young new artist who's limit is surely the sky.

Address: 12101 Lee Highway, Fairfax, VA
Times: 2-4 pm
Contact: Pam Powers
Phone: (703) 371-9351
Admission: Free
Stephen Scanniello is best known as a hands-on gardener who transformed the Cranford Rose Garden of the Brooklyn Botanic Garden into one of the world’s most acclaimed rose gardens. He is fun, an international rose judge, gardener, historian, author and raconteur. Stephen has co-authored and written several rose books - Rose Companions is about selecting the perfect companion plants for your roses. The American Horticultural Society selected one of his books, A Year of Roses as one of the Ten Best Books in Horticulture. Another book, co-authored with Douglas Brenner, A Rose By Any Name, tells stories related to rose names. We are fortunate to have Stephen entertain us on a cold winter’s day right before Valentine’s day for our joint Arlington Rose Foundation and Potomac Rose Society event/meeting. For more information on our guest speaker in February, please go to http://stephenscanniello.com/about.html Free. Refreshments served.

Recurring weekly on Sunday
Address: 269 Sunset Park Drive, Herndon, VA
Times: 2pm
Phone: (703) 481-5930
Admission: $8 General Admission
An exciting new view of the classic fairy tales of Cinderella, Rapunzel, & Snow White from the perspective of their hard working heroes!

Director: Barbara D. Carpenter

For Young Audiences.

Address: 220 N. Washington St., Falls Church, VA
Times: 8pm
Phone: (703) 237-0300
Admission: $16 advance, $18 day of
"Whitest Kids U' Know is bizarre, edgy and hilarious" -Entertainment Weekly

"WKUK wallows frequently in potty-mouth humor and somehow makes it seem almost sophisticated." -The San Francisco Chronicle

The jolting popularity of the Whitest Kids U' Know has made their story the stuff of web legend. The sketch comedy troupe's earliest viral video became an instant web sensation- included among Youtube's top-ranked and a favorite of CollegeHumor.com. WKUK won the 2006 Apen Comedy Festival award for 'Best Sketch Comedy Troupe' and deemed one of the "10 Comics to Watch' by Variety. After five successful seasons on cable television, WKUK is taking their wacky, crass and entertaining humor on the road in 2012.

ALL AGES. 21 and up to drink with valid photo ID.

Please Note: This is an all seated show

Address: 312 Park Ave, Falls Church, VA
Times: 2pm
Phone: (703) 248-5171
Admission: $28, reservations required
Valentine tea program, sandwiches, sweets and scones and a tour at the historic farmhouse.

Address: 4400 University Dr., MS 2F5, Fairfax, VA
Times: 2 p.m.
Phone: (888) 945-2468
Admission: $48, $80, $98
The Virginia Opera brings the Virginia Premiere of Philip Glass’s Orphée to the stage this spring! Based on Jean Cocteau’s stunning cinematic reimagining of the myth of Orpheus and Euridice, this romantic, surrealistic tale explores themes of sacrificing love for art, love transcending death and the immortality of art. Set in Paris, Orphée is a famous, but misunderstood poet who falls for a beautiful new muse – Death, herself – nearly turning his back on life and his wife, Euridice. Featuring uplifting jazz-inspired musical orchestration and dramatic themes of neglected love, inspired passion and fevered obsession, the Virginia Opera’s stunning production of this opera is an event not to be missed! Sung in French with English supertitles.

Address: 227 Maple Ave., East, Vienna, VA
Times: 8:30pm
Phone: (703) 255-1566
Admission: $10 advance, $13 day of
This show will be standing room only - with very limited seating.

Find Vienna is a band from Philadelphia, PA who has been riding on the success of their Debut EP "In Your Favorite Colors." Since the release of "In Your Favorite Colors" in Sept 09 the band has followed a packed tour schedule playing with bands such as The Script, Neon Trees, Parachute, Green River Ordinance, Mae, and Company of Thieves. Music from "In Your Favorite Colors" has also been placed in MTV and E! Network television shows, played on top 40 stations and on numerous online radio stations including Clear Channel's Iheart Radio. In January of 2011 Find Vienna re-entered the studio to begin writing and recording for their debut album. After a few months, the band realized that they didn't want to wait for a full-length. They wanted to release something sooner. As a result, Find Vienna decided to release a 5 track EP called "In Flight". The EP "In Flight" was released at Find Vienna's Hometown Holiday Show at The World Cafe Live on Dec 22nd and is now available at all online music retail outlets. Armed with a new EP and live show, Find Vienna is poised to hit the road and up the ante.

With catchy pop songs, singer/songwriter Brian Glennon is starting to emerge as one of D.C.s top new artists. Brian recently recorded his debut Figure It Out E.P. with local producing legend Paul Barber, and has since gone on to release a music video for his single Crazy. The "Figure It Out E.P." is filled with an array of passionate songs about love, loss and heartbreak. Listeners are stimulated by his sincere lyrical abilities as well as his catchy guitar melodies. Brians sound can be described as broad-ranging blend of pop/folk mixed with the upbeat tempo of R&B. His live performances exude tons of energy while still keeping the audiences intimate attention.

Andrea Pais is a singer-songwriter and pianist living in the Washington, DC area. At the age of fourteen, she wrote her first song "Hold Me", inspired by Mariah Carey's album "Music Box" which she couldn't stop listening to. Over the years, Andrea's musical influences have become increasingly eclectic, blending soul, blues and rock elements into a unique and commanding sound. Andrea gained popularity by posting videos on YouTube. To date her videos have received more than 2.5 million views, her most popular song being a cover of Rose Royce's "Wishing on a Star". Most recently, she has brought together a complimentary band of local talent.

Address: 1700 Tysons Blvd., McLean, VA
Times: 5-10pm
Phone: (703) 506-4300
Admission: $20 per person (Chocolate Buffet) ; $80 per couple (includes Chocolate & Champagne)
Entyse Wine Bar & Lounge offers guests the perfect way to indulge their sweet tooth. An elegant display of assorted gourmet chocolates and desserts prepared by the in-house pastry team will wow you and your love with both beauty and flavor. Further enhance your experience with a specialty cocktail or a perfectly paired wine selection by Wine Director, Vincent Feraud.

Address: 1700 Tysons Blvd., McLean, VA
Times: 5:30-7:00pm
Phone: (703) 506-4300
Admission: $2/taste, $7/flight of 5, $10/pour
Toast your Valentine with a special sampling of champagnes and sparking wines from around the world. Talented Wine Director and Sommelier, Vincent Feraud has created a special flight of bubbly available for Valentine's Day. Enjoy the full flight of five champagnes and sparkling wines or pick a few to taste. Once you have chosen your favorite, opt for a full flute or purchase a bottle to enjoy at home.

Address: 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax, VA
Times: 9pm
Phone: (703) 573-7328
Admission: $10 - $18

Cheer on the GMU men's basketball team as they take on Virginia Commonwealth University.

Address: 227 Maple Ave., East, Vienna, VA
Times: 8pm
Phone: (703) 255-1566
Admission: $10 advance, $13 day of
This show will be standing room only - with very limited seating.

Do you wear black on the outside 'cause black is how you feel on the inside?
Do you want the one you can't have, and it's driving you mad?
Would you go out tonight, but you haven't got a stitch to wear?!?

THEN COME TO THE MORRISSEY/SMITHS VALENTINE AT JAMMIN' JAVA
featuring SPEEDWAY OPERATOR the Worlds Only All Rockabilly Morrissey Tribute
and SPINELESS SWINE The Ultimate Tribute Band To The Smiths And Morrissey

Address: 1700 Tysons Blvd., McLean, VA
Times: 5:30-10:30pm
Phone: (703) 744-3999
Admission: $95/person
This Valentine's Day, MICHEL offers a menu for lovers that will romance your partner and your palate. The decadent four-course prix-fixe menu will include Yellowtail Carpaccio, Lobster, Filet Mignon, and Michel's Chocolate Heart for Two, served in addition to Michel's innovative and elegant a la carte menu. The restaurant's soft lighting and rich warm colors afford a glowing ambiance. Whether dining a deux or in a group at the signature under-lit rose onyx communal table, MICHEL is perfect to light that fire or rekindle your favorite romance. For information and reservations call 703 744-3999, or visit www.michelrichardva.com.

Address: 1700 Tysons Blvd., McLean, VA
Times: 7-10:30pm
Admission: no cost
Entyse Wine Bar & Lounge invites you to enjoy a special appearance by The Christopher Linman Jazz Ensemble. While you enjoy the company of your sweetheart and all the decadences' Entyse has to offer, treat your ears to the smooth sounds of your favorite love songs to set the mood for a romantic evening.

Address: 227 Maple Ave., East, Vienna, VA
Times: 8pm
Phone: (703) 255-1566
Admission: $15 advance, $20 day of

With Free Dominguez (of kidneythieves)

After three albums fronting alternative rock band Ours, Jimmy Gnecco has recently made the most personal and affecting album of his career. Self-produced and titled 'The Heart,' it's a watershed work which sees Jimmy drop his guard and raise the bar. The prevailing mood is one of beautiful melancholy, but 'The Heart' has dignity and integrity in spades. We all have to reckon with loss and the events that have shaped us sooner or later, and this record is Jimmy Gnecco's compelling attempt to do just that. Its elegant, elegiac songs are slow-growers that get right under the skin. It was with shape-shifting alternative rock band Ours that Jimmy first made a name for himself. A dynamic and urgent outfit that would later draw comparisons with Radiohead, they soon caught the attention of various U.S. record companies.

Jimmy signed to DreamWorks records under the Ours moniker in 1997, and his band's debut album 'Distorted Lullabies' was released in 2001.The critically acclaimed records 'Precious' and 'Mercy' (the latter handled by friend, production genius and long-term Jimmy Gnecco fan Rick Rubin) followed in 2002 and 2008, respectively. Matters beyond Jimmy's control - major label politics, for example - have sometimes slowed his output, but he has always retained his positivity, strong work ethic, and a certain blue-collar mentality, which recognises that respect has to be earned.

If you've read this far, you will understand why Jimmy Gnecco has been able to pour so much of himself into his first proper solo record, 'The Heart.' Out on Bright Antenna records Summer 2010, it's a sterling achievement; graceful, almost hymnal songs such as "Mystery" and "Take A Chance" channel a formidable talent.

Address: 5040 Walney Rd, Chantilly, VA
Times: 6-7:30pm
Phone: (703) 222-4664
Admission: $6, registration required
Night hike and campfire, learn about nocturnal hunters in the park; with hot chocolate and roasted marshmallows. Registration, 703-222-4664; information, 703-631-0013.

Address: 220 N. Washington St., Falls Church, VA
Times: 8:30pm
Phone: (703) 237-0300
Admission: $16 advance, $18 day of
Animal House lovers REJOICE! Otis Day and the Knights grace our stage for the most notorious toga party yet!

18 and up to enter. VALID ID required.

Address: 4603 Green Spring Rd, Alexandria, VA
Times: 7:30pm
Phone: (703) 642-5173
Admission: Free
"Plants and Pollinators: A Perfect Partnership," a slide lecture presented by Laura Beaty at a meeting of the Virginia Native Plant Society.

Address: 269 Sunset Park Drive, Herndon, VA
Times: 8pm
Phone: (703) 481-5930
Admission: $23 General Admission

A Washington Area community theatre premiere!

From the WATCH Award winning director of ESP's productions of RENT and The Rocky Horror Show comes a new rock musical! When Monica, an ambitious singer/songwriter meets Ian, a reclusive rocker, a dynamic relationship is born, both creatively and romantically. Spanning three years and traveling from Glasgow to London to New York City, experience the triumphs and struggles of two young musicians as they seek to discover where dreams and ambition meet love and happiness.

Produced by Janet Bordeaux
Directed by Todd Huse
Music Direction by Blakeman Brophy

Parental Advisory: Rooms does contain mature themes.

Address: 227 Maple Ave., East, Vienna, VA
Times: 7:30pm
Phone: (703) 255-1566
Admission: $10 advance, $13 day of
This show will be seated on a first come, first served basis.

"The greatest pop songwriting since Billy Joel" - Livingston Taylor

MPress recording artist Seth Glier will grab you...if not with his powerful falsetto or his melodic prowess, then with what Performer Magazine calls his "intoxicating groove." The 22-year-old singer, pianist and guitaristaims straight for the gut & has quickly established himself on the national scene performing over 250 shows a year. In 2010, Glier shared stages with such diverse artists as James Taylor, Mark Knopfler, The Verve Pipe, and Edwin McCain. He has appeared as a mainstage artist at the Falcon Ridge Folk Festival (NY) and the Kerrville Folk Festival (TX). USA Today recently compared Seth to Bruce Springsteen and Billy Joel and recommended his track "Lauralee" on their "Listen Up Playlist" (Feb 2011).

Seth Glier's critically acclaimed work The Next Right Thing (MPress Records, 2011) has been nominated for a GRAMMY® Award for Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical. This is a fantastic honor and first-time nomination for the rising artist/producer, who recorded all of his vocals himself at his own project studio. The 54th Annual GRAMMY® Awards will air live from the Staples Center in Los Angeles on February 12, 2012. To view the full release, click here!

2012 will prove to be another exciting year for Glier. He begins pre-production for his third MPress release in January, and will be performing at the 35th Annual Ann Arbor Folk Festival with Ryan Adams, Emmylou Harris and more; in addition, Glier will make his West Coast debut touring with folk icon Ani DiFranco in March.

Spirited heartache drives this singer-songwriter's soul-baring, introducing what she calls "mellow piano pop."

Graham first stole hearts with the folk band, YouMe&theShaker (80 One Records), later renamed Noble Air. In late 2010, she recorded the premiere episode of Aux Send, landing in the Top 10 New & Noteworthy Artists on iTunes in Spring 2011. Later in 2011, Eileen was a featured artist at both Sweet Tea Pumpkin Pie festivals and will debut in the STPP Washington, D.C. showcase for 2012's SXSW.

Address: 1625 Washington Plaza North, Reston, VA
Times: 8:30pm - 11:30pm
Admission: FREE
The vocalist Cissa Paz will perform.

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Address: 1635 Trap Road, Vienna, VA
Times: 8 pm
Phone: 877WOLFTRAP
Admission: $35
A trio of Wolf Trap Opera Company alumni joins pianist Kim Witman for a musical multimedia exploration of some of our country’s most beautiful places. This performance features the work of professional photographer Terre Jones, President and CEO of the Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts.

Address: 4400 University Dr., MS 2F5, Fairfax, VA
Times: 8 p.m.
Phone: (888) 945-2468
Admission: $21, $34, $42
This groundbreaking company mixes methods, styles, and cultures to create an entirely new and exciting form of dance. Audiences everywhere are captivated by their intensity, passion, technical brilliance, and ability to evoke deep emotion. Choreographer and artistic director Dwight Rhoden and artist-in-residence and artistic director Desmond Richardson are “two of the greatest virtuosos ever to emerge from Ailey land.” (The New York Times) The founders’ appreciation for multiculturalism was the inspiration for this innovative company of brilliant classical and contemporary dancers. Committed to transcending cultural and artistic boundaries, they have not only brought their art to great stages of the world, but also to the popular entertainment world, like E! and the hit television show So You Think You Can Dance. “Beware: the energy and spirit of this dance company are contagious.” (Holland Dance Festival)

Address: 2310 Colts Neck Rd, Reston, VA
Times: 8pm
Phone: (703) 476-4500
Admission: $15/$30
More than seven decades after the innovations of the Quintette du Hot Club de France, featuring guitar virtuoso Django Reinhardt, combos called "Hot Clubs" carry on the gypsy jazz sound around the globe- in Tokyo, San Francisco, Seattle, Sweden, Norway, Austria, and many other locales. None, however, offers a fresher take on the tradition than does the Hot Club of Detroit, led by fast-fingered Reinhardt disciple Evan Perri. They are joined by special guest artist, Larry Coryell, who has been described by The New Yorker as "the most innovative and original guitarist since Charlie Christian." Beginning with his first recordings with Chico Hamilton and continuing through his tenure with the Gary Burton Quartet, Larry has remained in the pantheon of great jazz guitarists for more than forty years.

Damian's note: Having either the Hot Club of Detroit or Larry Coryell on stage would make for an amazing concert. With them together, we are in store for one amazing evening. In fact, we will be the first to hear a pairing of artists who have been dying to work together for years.

Recurring daily
Address: 4320 Chantilly Shopping Center, Chantilly, VA
Times: Fri, 12-6pm ; Sat, 10a-6pm ; Sun, 11a-5pm
Phone: (301) 294-1640
Admission: $8
The Int'l Gem & Jewelry Show offers the greatest selection and lowest prices on diamonds, gold, silver, beads and more. Choose either costume or fine jewelry from more than 370 exhibitors from around the world.

Address: 227 Maple Ave., East, Vienna, VA
Times: 8pm
Phone: (703) 255-1566
Admission: $10 advance, $13 day of
Jammin Java presents The SIXTH Mid-Atlantic Band Battle. Everyone had such a killer time at the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th Battle that we're doing it all over again! We are searching for the best bands of any genre from up-and-down the East Coast to prove that they have what it takes to win $2500 CASH, your own headlining show at Jammin Java, Studio time @ Cue Recording Studios w/ producer Jim Ebert and Gift Certificates from Chuck Levin's Washington Music Center for the top 4 bands. 10 hours rehearsal studio time at The Music School at Jammin Java.

Northern Virginia Magazine will be present to report on the battle with pre, mid and post coverage on their online blog, The Game Plan. (See pre-event post here.)

Buster Brown and The Get Down have been together for about 6 years and are veterans of the Arlington live music scene as well as other places in and around DC, Maryland, New York and even Ireland. Although, the line up has changed throughout the years, the band continues to grow musically and all inspire each other not only on stage, but when creating new music as well. The band mixes flavors of rock, hip-hop, jazz, reggae and more into its music and during a live performance. They all mesh together to create a very entertaining show. They have charisma and great stage presence. During a live performance it's hard not to get caught up in the energy that front man Dustin Conley gives off while boasting out vocals and guitar. Even more importantly, the band is original. They write their own songs and it looks like the sky is the limit for this group as they continue to master their craft.

Hailing from Charlottesville, VA, Brightwork booked their first show in May of '09 before having a band practice. With the pressure on, the fledgling group of college friends logged a series of marathon practices holed up in stuffy basements and fly-ridden trailers. By the end of a long and rewarding summer of writing and performing, members Caleb Carpenter (vocals, guitar), Brian Hrubik (keys, guitar, vocals), Andrew Boyd (drums), and Seth Hayes (bass) discovered that their direction had evolved from a project into a calling. Since then, they have shared the stage with several national touring acts including Sanctus Real, Future of Forestry, Starfield, and Revive. Through recording their debut EP in the spring of '10 with producer Scott Campbell (Mainstay), Brightwork has forged their own sound amidst a sea of musical influences. The blended textures of overdriven crunch and warm piano melodies place Brightwork in a category of their own.

The Dirty Jacks are a progressive/alternative rock band from Rockville, MD, USA, that create and deliver a unique sound, which is winning fans throughout the DC Metro area. They have played in venues across the Mid-Atlantic such as Jammin' Java, The Recher Theatre and Ram's Head Live and have been featured on radio programs, including Noise in the Basement on 98 Rock. Recently, they won the 2012 Washington Auto Show's Battle of the Bands held at the DC Convention Center. In addition to a commitment to giving their fans a fresh alternative rock experience, The Dirty Jacks frequently dedicate their time to local community charities by playing their music and hosting charity events.

Fronted by New Jersey native, Garen Gueyikian, Kill The Alarm (KTA) is a band with deep rock roots. Their debut album, "Fire Away," is filled with tracks that land under your skin and scratch their way out. The edgy stepchild of Green Day and Matchbox 20, KTA is already being called part of the new wave of rock to come out of New York City. Kill the Alarm is already causing a stir and giving the city's rock scene a shot in the arm.

Address: 220 N. Washington St., Falls Church, VA
Times: 9pm
Phone: (703) 237-0300
Admission: $12 advance, $15 day of
The Right On Band is not your average 70's tribute show, the group has truly earned the title "The World's Greatest 70's Show Band." A ten-piece band with a full horn section, the Right On Band has been keeping the 70's alive for 15 years. They have performed all over the world, with notable performances such as President Obama's Inaugural Ball and opening for acts like KC & The Sunshine Band, The Doobie Brothers, Hall & Oates, The Commodores and The Village People.

So dust off your platforms, break out the bell bottoms, perfect those dance moves and be prepared for the Right On Band to take you on a voyage back in time!

18 and up to enter. VALID ID required.

Recurring daily
Address: 4400 University Dr., Fairfax, VA
Times: 8pm
Phone: (703) 573-7328
Admission: $30
Written and performed by OBIE-Award winning actress Kaiulani Lee
Directed by Rick Davis

"Mark Twain says that history doesn't repeat itself, but it does rhyme," according to Mother Jones, as brought to life by OBIE Award-winner Kaiulani Lee in this brave new work about the formative days of the American labor movement. Called "the most dangerous woman in America," Mother Jones "educated, agitated, and organized" on behalf of child laborers, coal miners, steel workers, and all working people. Through an artful blend of history, biography, and a liberal dose of Mother Jones's famous wit, "Can't Scare Me" brings out some urgent "rhymes" of yesterday and today in a riveting, passionate, and fiery solo performance.

Address: 4400 University Dr., Fairfax, VA
Times: 2pm
Phone: (703) 573-7328
Admission: $30
Written and performed by OBIE-Award winning actress Kaiulani Lee
Directed by Rick Davis

"Mark Twain says that history doesn't repeat itself, but it does rhyme," according to Mother Jones, as brought to life by OBIE Award-winner Kaiulani Lee in this brave new work about the formative days of the American labor movement. Called "the most dangerous woman in America," Mother Jones "educated, agitated, and organized" on behalf of child laborers, coal miners, steel workers, and all working people. Through an artful blend of history, biography, and a liberal dose of Mother Jones's famous wit, "Can't Scare Me" brings out some urgent "rhymes" of yesterday and today in a riveting, passionate, and fiery solo performance.

Address: 220 N. Washington St., Falls Church, VA
Times: 8pm
Phone: (703) 237-0300
Admission: $5, or $12
The doors will remain open throught the evening starting from 7pm. If you have a $5 Comedy ticket, you must ENTER by 9PM!

$5 Comedy brings you the best of DC's most hilarious comedians! And now we're adding a little somethn' extra....the beautitful and alluring burlesuqe combo of Twisted Knickers and Black Tassel!

So all our $5 Comedy Night fans, come for your laughs and we welcome you to stay and check this amazing burlesque show. Or burlesque fans - come later for a sultry show perfect for the month of romance and love. And pasties.

$5 Comedy Night featuring Tyler Richardson, Jose Sanchez, Tim Messinger, Drey Tobin Dailey, Ralph Cooper, Michael Larrick, Kyle Martin, Reggie Melbrough

The beauties of Twisted Knickers Burlesque and Black Tassel Boolesque bring you an evening of sultry sass so hot your pants will smolder! The Twisted Knickers will serve up titillating treats on stage as burlesque's good girl Stella Sweet, tap-dancing diva Tapitha Kix, brassy BeauJolais NouVeau, and slaphappy sexpot Spanky Roundbottom stir up just the right stuff! And Black Tassel Boolesque's Queen of Halloween Eyrie Twilight, Mourna Handful--a handful in more ways than two--and the Va-Va-Voom Vixen Valeria Voxx are ready to steal your soul with their spooky shimmy 'n' shake. And no date night would be complete without MC Hot Todd Lincoln and sexy stage kitten Flora Bush. Bringing together the sweets and the sours of Valentine's Day, this burlesque coupling is a match made in heaven and hell.

18 and up to enter. VALID ID required.

COMEDY: DOORS 7 PM - SHOW 8 PM
BURLESQUE: Show 10:30 PM
The doors will remain open throught the evening starting from 7pm. If you have a $5 Comedy ticket, you must ENTER by 9PM!

Address: 9601 Ox Road, Gallery W-16, Lorton, VA
Times: 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm
Contact: Marketing Department
Phone: (703) 584-2900
Admission: $30 to $70
Bring someone special and join us for an evening of romance, cooking and fun. You'll work side by side with your date as our instructor teaches the easy, yet impressive, techniques behind a menu of dishes designed to inspire the warm fuzzies every time. Each month a new dish is featured. Better yet! Make it dinner and dancing! Come early at 7:30pm to take a 30 minute ballroom dancing lesson at an additional cost of only $5.00, and/or head back upstairs after class and dance for free until 10:30pm! Date Night: Chef's Table takes place every third Saturday of each month from 8-10pm. Tuition for cooking lesson: $30 per person ($60/couple) Tuition for cooking lesson with ballroom dancing: $35 per person ($70/couple) *Reservations are required and must be made at least two days prior to event start date. We are unable to accommodate walk-up ticket registrations to this event.*

Address: 1635 Trap Road, Vienna, VA
Times: 7:30 PM
Phone: 877WOLFTRAP
Admission: $22
One of the area’s favorite acoustic bands returns featuring the tightly interwoven harmonies and witty song lyrics that garnered them critical and widespread acclaim.

Address: 227 Maple Ave., East, Vienna, VA
Times: 10pm
Phone: (703) 255-1566
Admission: $10 advance, $13 day of

With DJ George K.

Described as "a force of nature" by fans, Since Antarctica emerged on the D.C.-area alt-rock scene ready, willing, and able to rock your face off. Their high-energy shows rivet audiences with musically sophisticated original songs performed with passion, virtuosity, and fun.Shannon Woods commands audiences' attention with soulful, powerhouse vocals (no twee whispering here) and a captivating on-stage presence. Mutton-chopped guitarist Walt Rieker slings driving, metal-tinged riffs with the assured swagger and charisma of a true rock star. Frantzie -- the man needs but one name -- brings an irresistible bassline as well as complex, emotionally raw songwriting and vocal harmonies. And drummer Chip Burden backs it all up with solid, frenetic beats to help ensure that each and every face present is thoroughly rocked off.

Crooked Crow formed in 2001, upon the ashes of their previous incarnation, Acoustic Reign. Building themselves a strong following in the Washington DC area as a band with a large repertoire of cover hits-plus a strong pool of original songs-Crooked Crow became a familiar name around town for parties and a rockin' good time.During the cover years, the band continued writing original songs and releasing CDs. In 2007, Crooked Crow began to focus primarily on playing their own music at "proper" live music venues.

Their original music is best described as high energy, straight-up rock and roll, featuring obvious classic and Southern rock influences coupled with modern lyric and rhythm stylings. The band's sound has been compared to bands like R.E.M., Tonic, and Vertical Horizon. As a popular headlining act at smaller venues around the Washington DC metro area, Crooked Crow is now playing support and headlining at DC's larger venues, including the State Theatre and the 9:30 Club. Building a following throughout the Northeast Corridor, the band plays often in Baltimore, Philadelphia, New Jersey, New York City and Boston. Crooked Crow is also turning their attention to the south, with shows in Richmond, VA and Raleigh, NC in the works. Crooked Crow has opened for and supported many regional and national headliners, including Cowboy Mouth, Sponge, Authority Zero, and Zebrahead.

Address: 4400 University Dr., MS 2F5, Fairfax, VA
Times: 8 p.m.
Phone: (888) 945-2468
Admission: $24, $40, $48
The Blues Brothers are back! This West End musical is a runaway hit across Europe, and now it comes to the Center. “A rip-roaring, foot-stomping boogie,” says the Daily Mail about this hilarious musical that has some of the best blues you will hear this side of Chicago. Born in the ‘70s from the comic genius of John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd, Jake and Elwood Blues became an unprecedented, international phenomenon—part performance art, part music, and all entertainment—and it is every bit as popular now as they were 30 years ago. So throw on your black suit, porkpie hat, and coolest shades, and come enjoy unforgettable classic R&B songs like “Respect,” “Think,” and “Gimme Some Loving.” You can help the brothers save their Chicago orphanage as they perform this one last big show—if they can avoid the long arm of the law, that is.

Address: 227 Maple Ave., East, Vienna, VA
Times: 7pm
Phone: (703) 255-1566
Admission: $12 advance, $15 day of
What sustains a band for more than three decades? Not a hit radio band, but a roll-up-your-sleeves/drive to the next gig overnight/carry your own gear up the steps and night after night make people happy kind of band. One that makes them dance; sends them home to come back again-and again. What makes that kind band stay together through relatively few personnel changes? Answer: A good idea; a universal yet somehow unique good idea.

The band was over 10 years old and had baffled the mainstream industry before the term "roots rock" was coined to explain the likes of West Coasters like Los Lobos and The Blasters. By then, the affiliation with many of the living blues greats seemed to brand The Nighthawks a "blues band," despite the fact that they played with Carl Perkins as well as Muddy Waters. The Nighthawks set off on a musical mystery tour that took them to 49 states and a dozen countries. They played with nearly all the living blues legends as well as a new generation of bands sometimes called "the Blue Wave," and released several important albums, including the best-selling Jacks and Kings with Pinetop Perkins, Luther "Guitar Junior" Johnson, Calvin Jones and Bob Margolin.

"The Nighthawks show no sign of slowing down as they enter their fifth decade as a viable force on the contemporary blues scene. All Aboard the Last Train To Bluesville and be sure to enjoy the ride!" -Nashville Blues Society

Address: 3701 Lockheed Blvd, Alexandria, VA
Times: 2pm
Phone: (703) 768-2525
Admission: $8
Hike the boardwalk to the observation tower, looking for green- winged teals, pintails, swamp sparrows, winter wrens, and hopefully spot a bald eagle. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Address: 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax, VA
Times: 12pm
Phone: (703) 573-7328
Admission: $5

Cheer on the GMU women's basketball team as they take on Georgia State.

Address: 227 Maple Ave., East, Vienna, VA
Times: 7pm
Phone: (703) 255-1566
Admission: $10 advance, $13 day of
This show will be standing room only - with very limited seating.

Frontman Joe Keith and bass guitarist Eric Daniel formed Nine Days Gone in 2009. Drummer Luke Thomas joined shortly after. The band writes and records all of their music in their studio in Washington DC. Thier Influences come from alternative/punk bands like Green Day and Blink 182. Nine Days Gone started playing shows in the Summer of 2011, and since then they have gained popularity across the DC metro area. With music featured on the radio, a full album on iTunes, and a supporting fanbase, Nine Days Gone hopes to continue their success as they prepare to release their second album in the near future.

Jonathan Varga, of "One Third Dork" fame, rose from the ashes of the band's 2007 break-up and approached singer/songwriter Peter Bechtel and "intimidatingly-good" guitarist/bassist Tim Rader to form a new band. The three instantly felt a creative cosmic connection and collaborated to concoct a bevy of musical material. Months would pass; time would be squandered. Band lineups would shift like the earth's crust throughout millennia. The trio's future was deemed uncertain. Enter Andrew Stah. In the winter of 2010, Jonathan, Peter, and Andrew found themselves in a room creating spontaneous sonic synergy with their instruments. Riding on an energetic high from a few impromptu performances, these "three amigos," if you will, decided to officially band together under the name "Carry the One". Months later, the trio decided to welcome Tim Rader back into the mix. Each member of the band hails from a different musical background: Jon in pop-punk; Peter in hip-hop and R&B; Andy in blues; Tim in metal. Despite their differences, the band strives to meld their wide range of influences into an aural amalgam any ear could accept. "Carry the One" marvels at the sound of unique rhythmic and tonic varieties and attempts to include something "different" and/or "interesting" in each of its creations.

A fresh Alternative/Punk Rock band from Arlington, VA with a sound consisting of sweet guitar riffs, smooth bass lines, and catchy choruses. Similar bands include: Blink 182, Sum 41, Jimmy Eat World, Taking Back Sunday, and Cartel.

Address: 11200 Fairfax Station Rd, Fairfax Station, VA
Times: 1pm-4pm
Phone: (703) 425-9225
Admission: $3 adults; $1 children
The Northern Virginia NTRACK members will have a display and N gauge trains running at the Fairfax Station Railroad Museum on Sunday, Feb. 19th from 1-4pm. Information on the museum and shows is at www.fairfax-station.org.

Address: 2739 West Ox Rd, Herndon, VA
Times: 2:00pm - 3:00pm Game Days 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Phone: (703) 437-9101
Admission: FREE
Liven up your winter afternoon with Katie Benko and Julia Crosson, a talented duo who will take you on a progressive musical journey through the roots of rock. (Music of the 1960's) Co-sponsored by the Council for the Arts of Herndon and the Fairfax County Park Authority. Rock & Roll music evolves with the social change of the 60's. Hear selections that reflected the political and musical influences of the era. Round up even more fun with Game Days. It's all fun and games when you gather family and friends for Monopoly, Dominoes, Backgammon or Parcheesi. Learn a new game or show off your mastery of an old favorite.

Address: 4400 University Dr., MS 2F5, Fairfax, VA
Times: 4 p.m.
Phone: (888) 945-2468
Admission: $22, $36, $44 (Family Friendly Performance- half price tickets are available for youth through grade 12 when accompanied by an adult.)
Experience the beautiful songs of joy, peace, and hope, sung in a way that only this celebrated Grammy Award-winning South African Gospel choir can sing. “A cornucopia of remarkable voices…meticulous and unstoppable…spirited and spectacular.” (The New York Times) In ten short years, Soweto Gospel Choir has achieved international fame by enchanting audiences with their glorious voices, energetic dancing, vibrant costumes, and most importantly, an exuberant spirit that fills up the heart. This young, dynamic choir of 26 performs both traditional and contemporary songs in some of South Africa’s many languages in a way that leaves audiences overjoyed with emotion. “Sheer jubilation…the rhythm of life.” (Herald Sun, Melbourne, Australia) Series Sponsor: HSBC

Address: 4400 University Dr., Fairfax, VA
Times: 2pm
Phone: (703) 573-7328
Admission: $30
Written and performed by OBIE-Award winning actress Kaiulani Lee
Directed by Rick Davis

"Mark Twain says that history doesn't repeat itself, but it does rhyme," according to Mother Jones, as brought to life by OBIE Award-winner Kaiulani Lee in this brave new work about the formative days of the American labor movement. Called "the most dangerous woman in America," Mother Jones "educated, agitated, and organized" on behalf of child laborers, coal miners, steel workers, and all working people. Through an artful blend of history, biography, and a liberal dose of Mother Jones's famous wit, "Can't Scare Me" brings out some urgent "rhymes" of yesterday and today in a riveting, passionate, and fiery solo performance.

Address: 220 N. Washington St., Falls Church, VA
Times: 8pm
Phone: (703) 237-0300
Admission: $35-$125
The Washington Area Music Awards recognize significant career achievements by area musicians. Nominations and balloting come from the WAMA membership. Past show participants include Emmylou Harris, Joan Jett, The Clovers, The Orioles, Bo Diddley, Jorma Kaukonen, Jimmy Dean, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Ruth Brown, LaVern Baker, Sweet Honey in the Rock.

Ticket Info:
$35 Non WAMA Members
$20 WAMA Members (up to 4)
$15 Nominees (up to 10 per nominated group). .
$600 Corporate Table of 8 (includes full page ad in souvenir program, admission to pre-reception)(Camera-ready ad deadline Feb 1)
$350 Corporate Table of 4 (includes half page ad in souvenir program, admission to pre-reception)(Camera-ready ad deadline Feb 1)
$125 Patron Table of 2 (includes recognition in souvenir program, admission to pre-reception)(program deadline Feb 1)

Address: 2900 Sutton Rd, Vienna, VA
Times: 3pm
Contact: Megan King
Phone: (703) 757-0220
Admission: $5
Join the band, see the world! The area’s newest youth ensemble and youth division of the City of Fairfax Band Association, the Northern Virginia Youth Winds, under the direction of Denny Stokes, presents a program of concert band works by Prokofiev, Gould, Villa-Lobos, Ito, Farkas and Grainger. The performance takes place on Sunday, February 19, 3PM at Oakton High School. NVYW draws its members from Northern Virginia high schools, providing them an opportunity to rehearse and perform with a select group of musicians as an enhancement to their high school band experience. General admission tickets are $5. For more information or to reserve tickets, visit www.nvyw.org. Tickets will also be available at the door.

Address: 227 Maple Ave., East, Vienna, VA
Times: 7pm
Phone: (703) 255-1566
Admission: $12 advance, $15 day of
This show will be seated on a first come, first served basis.

This show will be seated on a first come, first served basis.Brothers, recording artists and actors Nat and Alex Wolff were destined to be stars from the very beginning of their lives, and they have the resume to prove it. "Black Sheep," their very first album as Nat & Alex Wolff, was produced by Matt Wallace (Maroon 5, Faith No More, O.A.R., The Replacements) and shows these two coming into their own with serious musical chops and the songwriting skills to back them. The album was released October 11, 2011 on SaddleUp Records via RED Distribution.

After the successful multi-year run on Nickelodeon, two full-length albums, a DVD, cross-country touring and appearances on ABC's Good Morning America and The View, the brothers were ready to shed their old title and graduate to the next level, and Nat & Alex Wolff was born. The talented duo has since traversed the country, playing everywhere from Pop-Con 2010 alongside Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez to New York's 2010 Earth Day concert. For the past two years, the brothers have been hard at work on their first album as Nat & Alex Wolff.

Although several years have passed between the release of "Black Sheep" and the finale of "The Naked Brothers Band," Nat & Alex Wolff have done anything but relax. Aside from writing and recording "Black Sheep," the brothers have kept busy with acting roles; most recently Nat filmed roles in the upcoming movies New Years Eve and Peace, Love and Misunderstanding, while Alex appeared on episodes of hit TV shows Monk and In Treatment, as well as in the Fall Out Boy video for "The Take Over, The Break's Over." Additionally, Alex wrote and both boys starred in the 2010 play What Would Woody Do? at New York's Flea Theater.

Born in 1997, Piano is an emerging singer-songwriter with influences that span from rock to techno. Piano has written hundreds of songs but she hasn't tied herself to any specific genre of music. She writes in a style of her own that best suits her vision of a song, which is normally evoked by personal experiences. Piano's musical journey began at age three when she taught herself to play the keyboard and was immediately driven to make up her own songs. A song written for her graduating class is still being played today as students leave on the last day of school. At age ten, a collaboration with KidzBob resulted in an original series called "Rockin' it Old School" where in each episode she would give a short history of a Classic Rock Band and then perform one of their songs. It was in Elementary School that her friends started calling her "Piano" and the nickname stuck. Piano now performs her music at popular local venues in the Washington D.C. area.

Address: 227 Maple Ave., East, Vienna, VA
Times: 8pm
Phone: (703) 255-1566
Admission: $20
Eric Lindell's Between Motion and Rest, is an 8-song, vinyl or CD release, which essentially picks up where its predecessor, Gulf Coast Highway left off. Lindell treats each song or new release, as unique, organically-formed creatures. Full of nuance and rich with emotion, Eric's music is the real deal. If you want some mellow-yet-swinging, good time southern rock, then look no further than "Bodega," which suggests a marriage of Elvin Bishop and the Allman Brothers, spiced by gentle horn jabs and boasting the most sensual guitar tone you'll hear all year.

His combination of sweet, blue-eyed soul with foot-stomping R&B, swamp pop, funk and blues won him critical and popular acclaim across the country, with reviews and features in Relix, OffBeat, The Chicago Sun-Times, Harp, Guitar Player, Down Beat, The New Yorker, The New York Press and many other national and regional publications. Singer and Musician magazine put Eric on the cover and many newspaper entertainment sections did the same.

Lindell's live shows draw as much attention as his material. His unstoppable grooves, rocking, deeply rooted, original songs and excellent musicianship never fail to fill the dance floor. With the release of Between Motion and Rest, Lindell and his band will continue to tour heavily, giving the rest of the country the chance to discover for themselves what a growing number of people already know: Eric Lindell is a musician bursting at the seams with talent, with the uncanny natural ability to come up with one instantly classic song after another, and the desire to take his music to every corner of the music-loving universe.

Address: 648 Elden Street, Herndon, VA
Times: 7:15 PM
Phone: (703) 435-2402
Admission: $12

Original, funny, energetic, profound and always respectful of the music but always daring to try new things.  That's what happens when Jacquie Manning and Rich Prezioso (Small Potatoes) get their hands on music, rhythmically and harmonically, it just takes off. 

Address: 1635 Trap Road, Vienna, VA
Times: 8 pm
Phone: 877WOLFTRAP
Admission: $27
This Louisiana band has received 11 GRAMMY nominations (and multiple wins) for their innovative musical styles of Cajun music that incorporate elements of New Orleans jazz, country, blues, and more.

Address: 227 Maple Ave., East, Vienna, VA
Times: 7:30pm
Phone: (703) 255-1566
Admission: $10 advance, $13 day of
Beautiful, but not brazen. Passionate, but never preachy. Populist, but definitely not prosaic. New York City singer-songwriter, pianist and beatboxer Rachel Platten is by no means your average headliner-in-the-making. Her Rock Ridge Music debut, Be Here, is a bewitching collection of 10 wise-beyond-their-years piano-driven pop songs that echo elements of Alanis Morissette, Carole King, Tori Amos and Regina Spektor, while retaining a singular sense of self that is rarely found in such a young performer. Platten's uplifting, instantly catchy anthems celebrate the love and light in the world with a passionate intensity that has been missing on the radio dial for far too long.

Platten enrolled in a songwriting course at the Berklee College of Music before heading to New York City in the fall of 2006. Over the next four years, she wrote the songs that make up Be Here, put together a band and toured at every opportunity, scoring opening slots for The Strokes, Ziggy Marley, Regina Spektor, Tracy Bonham and Rusted Root. Her dynamic live shows earned raves from the Boston Globe, who called her "breathtaking and brilliant," and the New York Post, who declared that she " blend[ed] sweet delicateness with pluck."

This praise is just the beginning for this vibrant singer-songwriter. Be Here is an ecstatic confirmation that pop music can have heart, soul, depth and gravity, while still inspiring you sing along at the top of your lungs. It's time to listen up and Be Here now.

Brooklyn-based indie artist Bess Rogers has had a lifetime fascination with evolution. But it wasn't until 4 years of nonstop touring and three independent releases that the science of life began to creep its way into her songs. Her new record, aptly titled Out Of The Ocean, is a bold step forward for Rogers, and one that she has been eager to take.

After earning a bachelors and masters degree in music composition from SUNY Purchase, she began a steady routine of recording and touring in support of her own music and as a back up singer and lead guitarist for indie-pop artist, Ingrid Michaelson. Like Rogers' live shows, the songs themselves have a huge dynamic range.Like her previous releases, Bess Rogers Presents Bess Rogers (2010), Travel Back EP (2009) and Decisions Based On Information (2007), Out Of The Ocean was made and released independently.

Bess' music has been featured on such television shows as One Tree Hill, Pretty Little Liars, Raising The Bar, and Switched At Birth, and a national Motts for Tots commercial. She has shared the stage with Ingrid Michaelson, Loudon Wainwright, Ari Hest, Ian Axel, Allie Moss and more.

Address: 1234 Ingleside Ave, McLean, VA
Times: 8 p.m.
Contact: Box Office
Phone: (703) 790-9223
Admission: $8 - $5
Charlie Chaplin in The Pawn Shop (1916) Experience the art of film in its infancy with live accompaniment by composer and pianist Ben Model, who brings to life the great stars and memorable films of the silent screen. Harold Lloyd in High and Dizzy (1920) Buster Keaton in The Goat (1921) Charley Chase in Dog Shy (1926) Laurel & Hardy in You're Darn Tootin' (1928) With introduction and commentary from film historian Bruce Lawton.

Address: 4400 University Dr., Fairfax, VA
Times: 12:30pm
Theatreworks' production of Charlotte's Web is based on E.B. White's loving story of the friendship between a pig named Wilbur and a little gray spider named Charlotte. Wilbur has a problem: how to avoid winding up as pork chops! Charlotte, a fine writer and true friend, hits on a plan to fool Farmer Zuckerman -- she will create a "miracle." Spinning the words "Some Pig" in her web, Charlotte weaves a solution which not only makes Wilbur a prize pig, but ensures his place on the farm forever. This treasured tale, featuring mad-cap and endearing farm animals, explores bravery, selfless love, and the true meaning of friendship. (approximately one-hour in length)

Address: 1635 Trap Road, Vienna, VA
Times: 8 pm
Phone: 877WOLFTRAP
Admission: $32
Following in the footsteps of American sensations Harry Connick, Jr. and Michael Buble, this romantic Italian pop crooner is stealing hearts across the globe.

Address: 227 Maple Ave., East, Vienna, VA
Times: 8pm
Phone: (703) 255-1566
Admission: $10 advance, $13 day of
This show will be standing room only - with very limited seating.

Red Wanting Blue has been called the hardest working rock band in America. This isn't surprising considering leader Scott Terry's decade-long dedication to the road. His songs about its trials, sung in a remarkable radio-ready baritone, are backed by his expert band's shimmering new-classic rock sound.

These Magnificent Miles was written on the road and is about life on the road. Produced by Jamie Candiloro (Ryan Adams, Willie Nelson, REM) in Columbus and mixed in Los Angeles, the album captures the feel and sound of Red Wanting Blue live - an addictive show that has earned the band a loyal following which stomps, cheers and sings along. It's an album for all of the musicians who live this way of life and it lifts the veil on what it means to be an underdog in a touring rock band. This story is now the subject of a feature-length documentary about Red Wanting Blue being produced by Davenport Theatrical (Avenue Q, Will Ferrell's You're Welcome America, Alter Boyz) that draws its focus on the band's tireless stamina and dedication. "There is a romance to this circus life," Terry says. "With a little luck, and a lot of support from the greatest fans a band could have, we hope to ride this open road like a hammer into history."

An up-and-coming Washington, D.C. area performer and songwriter, Owen has song in his blood. Born into a musical family (his father, Bill, wrote such hit songs as Country Roads and Afternoon Delight, the latter earning him two Grammy awards in 1976), he has grown up surrounded by accomplished musicians. At age 16 he wrote his first song, but it was not until he was 20 years old, and soon to be a senior at Berklee College of Music (Class of 2011), that he began performing. He began the summer of 2010 with his first hometown performance at coffeehouse and venue Jammin' Java in Vienna, Virginia, and closed it out with a performance at the Kennedy Center's Millennium Stage.

Owen's music has been described as a marriage of Jakob Dylan (& the Wallflowers) and Taylor Swift - lots of lyrical consideration, but with a healthy appreciation of pop and rock music. His other influences are many: Warren Zevon to John Mayer, Johnny Cash to Green Day. In live performance, his lyrical variety is obvious, a tongue-in-cheek number followed easily by a soulful ballad.Owen was nominated for a Wammie in 2010 in the category of New Artist of the Year, and performed his song "Song About You" at the prestigious Berklee Performance Center in March 2011.

Address: 1625 Washington Plaza North, Reston, VA
Times: 8:30pm - 11:30pm
Admission: FREE

Charles Bubeck Quartet will perform.

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Address: 4320 Chantilly Shopping Center, Chantilly, VA
Times: 10AM-9PM
Admission: $3-$10
The 2012 Capital Home & Garden Show will feature 250+ diverse local exhibits this February. Visitors will find more topics and expert presentations than ever on stage, along with a wide-ranging selection of local businesses that specialize in home and garden related products and services. Celebrities and experts alike will be on hand offering advice for any home project. Get ideas and meet the professionals to make your next landscape, re-design, or decorating project a breeze!

Address: 1635 Trap Road, Vienna, VA
Times: 8 pm
Phone: 877WOLFTRAP
Admission: $25
Witness the dynamic vocals, instrumentals, and step-dancing of this sensational ensemble as they celebrate Irish culture through music.

Address: 4400 University Dr., Fairfax, VA
Times: 8pm
Admission: Free

Address: 227 Maple Ave., East, Vienna, VA
Times: 10pm
Phone: (703) 255-1566
Admission: $10 advance, $13 day of
Late show! This show will be standing room only - with very limited seating.

Future is a genre-melting hip-hop infused progressive rock band; featuring two extraordinary guitarists, a stellar rhythm section, vibrant young front-man and a phenomenal female vocalist/instrumentalist named Candice Mills. Together they deliver an energetic and connected performance every show. Future has a style drenched in eclecticism each musician adding their own influences to the "wall of sound" style of groove oriented vivid and elevating music. With over fifteen years of combined professional music experience Future uniquely delivers an experimentation of sound utilizing elements of Hip Hop, Reggae, Electronica and Rock Fusion. From outdoor festivals and underground clubs to premier music venues and sound-stages across the nation Future is cultivating a dedicated following of listeners who are as diverse as the band itself.

Armed with an intense live show, crushing rock anthems and deep reggae grooves, Murphy's Kids has been spreading a message of hope and self-reliance up and down the eastern seaboard since 1999. Having produced and sold over 2,500 copies of their first three EP's, Murphy's Kids has moved towards a more polished sound and approach culminating in 2009's release of their first full-length, entitled Departures, which was released on Community Records. Departures showcases the unrelenting energy and excitement of their live performances while deftly pairing it with concise and intelligent songwriting. Murphy's Kids have shared the stage with Soja, The Pietasters, Passafire, and more!

Address: 227 Maple Ave., East, Vienna, VA
Times: 7pm
Phone: (703) 255-1566
Admission: $20
This show will be seated on a first come, first served basis.

Look to the North - your new favourite singer-songwriter is coming. He has a voice of a peculiar angel, soft as a kiss, that has the ability to warm the coldest of hearts. His lyrics, gloriously tender at times, nicely twisted at others, create vivid, romantic worlds - of girls in dancing dresses and alphabet shirts; hitchhikers and cowboys; and boys endlessly, hopelessly, falling in love. He is Teitur (Tie-tor) Lassen, a boy from the Faroe Islands who turns music into magic beautifully and effortlessly.

In 2002, Teitur was signed by the legendary Doug Morris to Universal Records in the US and in 2003, Teitur released his first album, Poetry & Aeroplanes. Its simple, sincere songs made it a critical hit. He toured the USA and Canada extensively, performed on American chat shows, watched as his songs got snapped up for film soundtracks (My Super Ex-Girlfriend and Aquamarine), and attracted the attention of respected singer-songwriters like Rufus Wainwright, Aimee Mann, KT Tunstall, Ron Sexsmith and John Mayer, all of whom took him on tour. John Mayer said of the album in Esquire Magazine: "..it may be one of the best albums to come around in the last five years..". Minor radio hits in the US followed, but a real fanbase developed and the album became a cult hit, and rave reviews for gigs helped grow the story. During this time, he managed to co-write a song on the 4 million selling debut album by Corinne Bailey Rae.

In 2006, his manager started his own label just for Teitur, and called it Arlo and Betty Recordings. He released his second album Stay Under The Stars in the same year, a record full of richer writing and bolder characters, which went Gold in Denmark, spawning the huge radio hit, Louis Louis, and established him as a major star in Scandinavia and built his reputation across Continental Europe, with main stage appearances at Roskilde (opening the Festival with Radiohead in 2008), Benicassim, etc. Two Danish Grammies followed. By 2008, he had completed 700 gigs in 20 countries in 4 years, which earned him the reputation of one of the hardest working artists on the road.

During 2010, Teitur recorded his stunning new album Let the Dog drive home in Denmark and mixed it in Norway, an album which combines the quality of songs from his first album, with the broad appeal of his second, and some of the coolness of the third, The Singer. Seal heard Teitur's song "You Get Me" and recorded it for his new album, which has recently been released, going top 20 around the world.

"You never leave L.A." is scheduled as the first single in the US and the rest of the world in advance of the release, combined with an astounding animated video which took 6 months to make and a US tour planned for February to March 2012.

Address: 3701 Lockheed Blvd, Alexandria, VA
Times: 3pm
Phone: (703) 768-2525
Admission: $8
Learn all about the fascinating lives of our native bees, how they contribute to the human world and what you can do to attract them to your gardens. We'll discuss the best plans for bee boxes and how to build and care for them.

Address: 3650 Historic Sully Way, Chantilly, VA
Times: 1-2pm and 2-3 pm
Phone: (703) 437-1794
Admission: $8
Join us when Ralph Lee Smith plays traditional music on the Appalachian dulcimer. He is widely regarded as the foremost authority on the dulimer's history and its music. In addition, he makes people fall in love with the instrument! Having spent the last 45 years gathering stories and learning the music he will share some songs which were the inspiration for his new book, "Folk Songs of Old Virginia." His book is available for purchase in our gift store.

Address: 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax, VA
Times: 7:00pm
Phone: (703) 993-3000
Blake Shelton, reigning CMA "Male Vocalist of the Year" will be taking the stage at the Patriot Center in Fairfax, VA on Saturday, February 25, 2012 - with opening acts, Justin Moore and NBC's "The Voice" finalist, Dia Frampton. Shelton was Dia's coach on this past season of the hit NBC show "The Voice." Tickets go on sale Friday, January 13th at 10am at the Patriot Center Box Office, all Ticketmaster locations, Ticketmaster charge by phone at 800-745-3000, or online at ticketmaster.com.

Address: 1234 Ingleside Ave, McLean, VA
Times: 2 p.m.
Contact: Box Office
Phone: (703) 790-9223
Admission: $15 - $10
Theatreworks USA production of Charlotte's Web February 25 at 2 p.m. Ages 4+. based on E. B. White's loving story of the friendship between a pig named Wilber and a little gray spider named Charlotte.

Address: 1635 Trap Road, Vienna, VA
Times: 7:30 PM
Phone: 877WOLFTRAP
Witness the dynamic vocals, instrumentals, and step-dancing of this sensational ensemble as they celebrate Irish culture through music.

Address: 3501 Rebel Run, Fairfax, VA
Times: 8pm
Contact: Megan King
Phone: (703) 757-0220
Admission: Adults $17, Seniors $11, Students under 18 Free
Saturday, February 25, 8PM at Fairfax High School, The City of Fairfax Band, under the baton of music director Robert Pouliot presents “Just Like Old Times,” a re-creation of a turn-of-the-century Sousa band style program. Trombonist Scott Shelsta performs as guest soloist in a concert including works by Wagner, Mendelssohn, Pryor, Fillmore, Johann Strauss, Jr., von Suppe…and, of course, Sousa! For information and tickets, call 703-757-0220 or visit www.fairfaxband.org. Tickets will also be available at the door.

Address: 227 Maple Ave., East, Vienna, VA
Times: 10pm
Phone: (703) 255-1566
Admission: $10 advance, $13 day of
This show will be standing room only - with very limited seating

In a world driven by routine, Kid Architect guarantees to energize worn-out musical repertoires. This frenetic foursome from Washington D.C. provides a refreshing musical outlet, especially to those looking for something out of the ordinary. Since 2008, the boys from Kid Architect have been cultivating their own unique brand of experimental rock. Driven by heavy piano and ethereal guitars, Kid Architect delivers an explosive, clean, and undeniably catchy sound. Fronted by singer and keyboardist Thom Bridgwood, the band continues to propel their reputation up and down the east coast with powerful performances and a clear passion for life and music. The Great Pretend, Kid Architect's first full length album, was released in December 2010. The album is a concept album that focuses on the themes of struggling to find truth, clinging to ones beliefs, and finding meaning in a modern age when everything seems to be generally accepted and unquestioned. "The 16-track journey stays true to the Kid Architect sound, driven by heavy pianos, swirling guitar textures, complex rhythmic elements, and a lead singer who is both infectious and clever in his vocal deliveries. "The Great Pretend" is an album that pushes musical boundaries while delivering meaningful and heartfelt messages to any and all of its listeners.

Consisting of five good friends who love to indulge their improvisational whims with blaring guitars and rhythmic drums, The Poly- Opto is "a roaring hydra" of evolving musical visions. It wasn't until Ryan Chandler former vocalist for the Flash cast Joined that the band became a whole. With a fresh new sound and feel to the music, the band thought it was only right to change the name to The Poly-Opto; meaning many visions. These guys are extremely passionate about creating a unique sound and live experience that expresses their musical vision. With their extremely high energy and breath taking shows, the band has quickly begun to develop a following that is as energetic as the band itself.

Ditched by Kate is an alternative rock band that exploded on the Washington DC scene in 2010. They have been winning over crowds with their unique blend of emotion filled lyrics and melodic riffs that can sway from blues to grunge to driving rock. Each musician has spent a lifetime honing their own style which come together to craft memorable songs that audiences respond to. After a year of constant shows and launching their five song CD Stumble, they are back in the studio writing and recording songs for their first full length album.

Address: 227 Maple Ave., East, Vienna, VA
Times: 7pm
Phone: (703) 255-1566
Admission: $15 advance, $18 day of
Leigh Nash is an American singer-songwriter who is the lead vocalist for the pop band Sixpence None the Richer and is also a member of Fauxliage and Movement Nashville. Nash's original musical influences came from classic country heroines Loreta Lyn, Patsy Cline and Tanya Tucker - whose songs she used to learn on guitar long before her Sixpence days. In the fall of 2005, Nash began to work on her first solo album titled Blue on Blue, which was released on August 15th, 2006.

Who knew that a shy young girl in New Braunfels, Texas, would grow up to become the unforgettable, Dove Award-winning, Grammy- nominated voice that breathed life into such massive pop hits as "Kiss Me," "There She Goes" and "Breathe Your Name." As lead vocalist for Sixpence None the Richer, a group she started with friend Matt Slocum in high school, Leigh's voice has taken her to stages all over the world. When the band went on hiatus in 2004, Leigh released her first solo records, Blue on Blue, and a Christmas album Wishing For This, both in 2006. She collaborated with ambient dance band, Delerium, on Fauxliage in 2007. In 2008, Nash and Slocum reunited as Sixpence None the Richer to record Dawn of Grace, and are set to release Lost in Transition in early 2012. Since then, Leigh has contributed to projects by Amy Grant, Jars of Clay, Matthew West and others.

Address: 4400 University Dr., MS 2F5, Fairfax, VA
Times: 8 p.m.
Phone: (888) 945-2468
Admission: $20, $32, $40 (Family Friendly Performance- half price tickets are available for youth through grade 12 when accompanied by an adult.)
Northern Virginia’s very own jazz orchestra presents a very special tribute concert celebrating the music of Buddy Rich, Woody Herman, and Stan Kenton. This esteemed orchestra of gifted musicians from the Washington, D.C. area brings audiences jumping to their feet for enthusiastic ovations when they perform their stunning interpretations of traditional jazz classics. Artistic director and alto sax virtuoso Jim Carroll’s illustrious career includes performances at Carnegie Hall, the White House, the Kennedy Center, Royal Albert Hall, and the Apollo Theatre. A versatile performer, Carroll has performed with Michael Jackson, Nancy Wilson, Maynard Ferguson, Billy Taylor, Woody Herman and His Thundering Herd, and the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra. Experience an evening of extraordinary jazz.

Address: 220 N. Washington St., Falls Church, VA
Times: 9pm
Phone: (703) 237-0300
Admission: $17 advance, $20 day of
The Machine is a tour de force of psychedelic lights, lasers and spot-on recreations of all of Pink Floyd's greatest hits. The Machine, America's top Pink Floyd show, has forged a 20 year reputation of excellence, extending the legacy of Pink Floyd, while creating another legacy all their own. Over the years, The Machine has touched the hearts and souls of many, selling out large clubs and theatres across North and Central America, Europe and Asia. They have also appeared at renowned music festivals such as Bonnaroo, Riverbend, and Germany's Rock of Ages. The New-York-based band focuses on making every show an authentic Floydian experience for their fans. Known for performing a diverse mix of The Floyd's extensive 16-album repertoire (complete with faithful renditions of well known hits as well as obscure gems), The Machine's stellar musicianship, dramatic lighting and video, and their passionate delivery sets them above and beyond the rest.

18 and up to enter. VALID ID required.

Address: 227 Maple Ave., East, Vienna, VA
Times: 10:30am
Phone: (703) 255-1566
Admission: $10
Zooglobble Recommended!: "Kudos to the great taste of the DC area. You already know what the rest of the country is starting to find out - that Rocknoceros is a gem of a band."

"An outstanding mix of folk and rock...literate songs...poppy approach...multi-generational appeal." - NPR, Best Music for Kids and Families

As every family with youngsters in the DC area already knows, Rocknoceros (pronounced like rhinoceros) is three guys: Coach Cotton, Williebob, and Boogie Woogie Bennie. After seeing them perform, there is no denying that they are not a typical trio. Coach Cotton is the ring-leader, frequently immersed in a sea of knee-high concert goers. Wearing a wireless head-set microphone, he wades through the mass of dancing children, dispersing high-fives and shaking a tambourine. Williebob provides the necessary string work for the show, moving among a collection of guitars, mandolins, and banjos while wearing a kazoo around his neck. Boogie Woogie Bennie is a one-man-band within the power trio, employing a contraption that one four-year-old fan described as "the piano-drum". The piano-drum allows Boogie Bennie to play the bass drum with his right foot, the snare drum and hi-hat cymbal with his left foot, and the keyboard with his hands (with his left hand playing the bass parts). Together, Rocknoceros is able to cover a dizzying range of musical styles in each set. From Tin Pan Alley to the shores of Jamaica, Rocknoceros hops from genre to genre like a toad on summer asphalt.

Having already released three award-winning records, the new album tells tales of the Colonel and his friends in their make-believe home of Soggy Bog. The theme of "Colonel Purple Turtle" is one of friendship and working together, a subject that matters to Coach, Boogie Woogie Bennie, and Williebob, as the three members of Rockncoeros have been best friends since they were children. The record reflects their abiding trust in each other, and their desire to share the message of camaraderie through song.

Address: 3610 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax, VA
Times: 2pm
Phone: (703) 591-0560
Admission: FREE

Beverly Pelcher will present a first-person impersonation f Mrs. Cornelia Peake McDonald, who lived in Winchester, Va. during the American Civil War.

Address: 124 Park Street N.E., Vienna, VA, Vienna, VA
Times: 3:00 PM
Contact: Michelle Wallace
Phone: (703) 642-8051
Admission: free-$7
Fate's Fortune Sunday, February 26, 2012 • 3:00 p.m. Vienna Presbyterian Church, Vienna, Virginia American Youth Concert Orchestra J.D. Anderson, Conductor American Youth Symphonic Orchestra Carl J. Bianchi, Conductor Program: von Suppé: Light Cavalry Overture Schubert: Symphony No. 8, mvt. 1 Brahms: Hungarian Dances No. 1 and No. 7 Verdi: La Forza del Destino Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 5 in E minor

Address: 10455 Armstrong St., FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA
Times: Sunday, Feb 26th 2012 at 10.15am-11.15am
Contact: WWW.CONTESTS4FUN.COM
Admission: $15.00
Kids Art Contests The Annual Kids Art Contest is here in Northern VA. This is a fun way your child can express their creativity with their peers. Any child between the ages of 4 – 14 can participate. For registration and detailed information, please visit our website at www.contests4fun.com. Sunday, February 26th @ 10.15am Green Acres Center (located near Old Town Fairfax) 10455 Armstrong St Fairfax, VA 22030 **** Prizes for winners and participants ***

Address: 10455 Armstrong St, Fairfax, VA
Times: 10:15am-11:15am
Contact: WWW.CONTESTS4FUN.COM
Admission: $15.00
Kids Art Contests The Annual Kids Art Contest is here in Northern VA. This is a fun way your child can express their creativity with their peers. Any child between the ages of 4 – 14 can participate. For registration and detailed information, please visit our website at www.contests4fun.com. Sunday, February 26th @ 10.15am Green Acres Center (located near Old Town Fairfax) 10455 Armstrong St Fairfax, VA 22030 **** Prizes for winners and participants ***

Address: 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax, VA
Times: 1pm; 4pm; 7pm
Phone: (703) 573-7328
Admission: $22 - $50

Produced by Feld Entertainment, Disney's Phineas and Ferb: The Best LIVE Tour Ever! brings Phineas, Ferb, Candace, Isabella, Baljeet, Buford and friends to the stage as they make the most of the last day of summer by building an invention bigger, better and more amazing than ever. And, before you can wonder, "Hey, Where's Perry?" the beloved pet platypus shifts to his secret double life as Agent P to foil another one of Dr. Doofenshmirtz's evil plans. Musical madness abounds in an escapade so awesome that even Candace can't help but join the hilarious hijinks. It's the ultimate end to summer vacation, so seize the day ‘cause Phineas and Ferb are gonna do it all.

Three Shows - 1pm, 4pm and 7pm

Ticketmaster.com for tickets.

Address: 4400 University Dr., Fairfax, VA
Times: 6pm
Admission: $10 advance, $15 day of

Address: 227 Maple Ave., East, Vienna, VA
Times: 7pm
Phone: (703) 255-1566
Admission: $10 advance, $13 day of
This show will be seated on a first come, first served basis.

Adams earned a B.A. and Masters Degree in composition and eventually wound up in Los Angeles where he worked as a freelance film and TV composer. In 2000, Adams co-founded the duo Eastmountainsouth, and in 2002 they were signed by Robbie Robertson (of The Band) to DreamWorks Records.

"Adams is fast developing as a songwriter who both inspires and questions" - Nic Harcourt / Los Angeles Times Magazine - Jan 2010

One of the "21st-century writers whose songs are worth exploring." - Wall Street Journal - Nov 2008

Carl Anderson is an American singer-songwriter hailing from Charlottesville, VA. His soulful, raw sound transgresses many musical genres. His EP, "Twenty- Something Blues" conveys his innate songwriting talent with a tone wistful longing that sounds too deeply steeped in experience to have been written by the twenty-two year old artist. Undoubtedly heart wrenching tunes such as "You Were Crying," will appeal to fans of Mumford and Sons, Ray Lamontagne, and City & Colour. Anderson's music is, however, distinctly American. Flavors of bluegrass, country, and folk music permeate his sound, honed from his past stints playing with Carleigh Nesbit and the Roosevelts. Carl has also supported the Infamous Stringdusters and Yarn, artists well known among the bluegrass circuit, and played the main stage at "The Festy Experience" music festival in October.

In 2009 he went to Nashville and scored a publishing deal with Ash Street Music. He quit his job as a waiter and threw around the idea of moving to Nashville to write songs full time. While his time in Nashville was in many ways rewarding, he decided that living in Tennessee and writing for the radio inevitably wasn't going to make him truly happy. After releasing his first solo EP "Twenty-Something Blues" (recorded at Little Rhodie Productions in Crozet, VA) he decided it was time for a full-length record. The recording of "Wolftown" at White Star Sound in Louisa, VA was a culmination of creative and artistic minds working as a single-minded entity, and, together with, Dave Stipe (Little Rhodie Productions), Stewart Myers (engineer and former bass player of Agents of good Roots), Chris Keup (White Star Sound) and several of Charlottesville's best musicians, Carl has created his "dream" record.

Address: 7801 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA
Times: 11am-3pm
Contact: Jackie Snow
Phone: (703) 394-2113
Admission: $5 per person at the door, Brides-to-be receive Free Admission
Escape to the Westin Weddings Bridal Showcase at The Westin Tysons Corner and consult with a highly regarded group of wedding professionals to discuss the plans for your wedding day.  Enjoy samples from our newly recreated wedding menus fashioned by Chef Patrick.  Enter to win fabulous raffle prizes, from a limo winery tour for two, to $100 off your wedding rings or Starwood Preferred Guest Planner Points for your honeymoon.  This is the perfect opportunity to explore The Westin Tysons Corner, the ideal location to host your wedding.

Address: 4400 University Dr., Fairfax, VA
Times: 8 p.m.
Phone: (703) 993-1380
Admission: Free
A faculty recital featuring Dr. Anna Balakerskaia (piano) and several guest artists and chamber groups.

Address: 227 Maple Ave., East, Vienna, VA
Times: 7:30pm
Phone: (703) 255-1566
Admission: $20
This show will be seated on a first come, first served basis.

Melissa Ferrick has a great deal to show for two decades in the music industry. There is the expansive body of work, mapped out over the sixteen albums that comprise her career to date, nearly all of which she distributed herself. There is the fervent fan-base that has grown with Ferrick, which has waited patiently for her latest opus for the preceding three years.

Still Right Here is folk-rock powerhouse Melissa Ferrick's first studio album in five years, combining the lyrical sophistication of Aimee Mann with the driving acoustic guitar of Dave Matthews. Featuring performances by Ani DiFranco and Kaki King, the album perfectly showcases Ferrick's finely-honed chops as a singer and guitarist, while highlighting her prowess on several other instruments including piano and drums. Co-produced by Ferrick with Brooklyn indie darling Alex Wong (The Paper Raincoat, Vienna Teng) and Thomas Eaton (Ellis Paul, Vance Gilbert), this is a sonically rich, emotionally intense album that will appeal to fans of Tegan & Sara, Ben Harper, She & Him, Jakob Dylan, Tristan Prettyman and David Gray. Ferrick decided to sign to MPress Records after years of self-distributing her albums, which at first proved a difficult to decision to make. Above all there is the sound, a voice burnished by breakdowns and breakthroughs, refined over the twenty years she has been doing this.

Address: 227 Maple Ave., East, Vienna, VA
Times: 8pm
Phone: (703) 255-1566
Admission: $10 advance, $13 day of
This show will be standing room only - with very limited seating.

Hailing from the suburbs of the Washington, DC metropolitan area, Rogue Mind have only just begun to redefine the tried and true power trio formula. After continually playing the songs that everyone thinks they want to hear, these three intrepid souls wanted to undertake a fresh project to serve as counterpoint to a music industry that is increasingly focused on formula, image and hype. Having the old familiar faces of friends to draw creativity, perspective and strength from in their new endeavor, Rogue Mind seamlessly blends elements of indie rock, alternative and metal into a distinct, yet familiar format that is equally interesting and accessible to the modern rock listener.

With nearly 200 self-booked tour dates played annually for the past four years, The Influence takes the DIY ethic to the next level. They have amassed a solid fanbase up and down the Eastern seaboard with their electric live show featuring explosive choruses, multi-layered harmonies, and tag-team drum interludes. To date The Influence has supported such artists as Paramore, Papa Roach, Shiny Toy Guns and Jimmy Eat World to name a few.

All The Gods is a veteran newcomer to the mid-Atlantic music scene. In the late 1990s, members of All The Gods performed inspired high-energy shows from Leesburg to Boston. They spent most of the last decade writing, recording and learning new instruments. In early 2011, Gino Bona (vocals/bass), Eric Kielb (guitar), and Joe Milausnic (drums) reformed as a power trio. All The Gods' music boldly blends soaring melodies with progressive power rock fundamentals. The result is a band that's comfortable in its own skin and capable of shaking you from your own.

Address: 227 Maple Ave., East, Vienna, VA
Times: 7pm
Phone: (703) 255-1566
Admission: $10 advance, $13 day of
This show will be standing room only - with very limited seating.

Amanda Lee is a passionate singer/songwriter from the DC/Metropolitan area. She writes simple melodies, with introspective lyrics, and delivers them through an outpour of raw emotion. At the age of 15, the call for her to pursue music knocked hard on her heart. What began as a young girl dreaming of becoming a pop star, Amanda's journey has taken her far elsewhere. Years later, Amanda now plays the guitar and writes her own songs, sometimes incorporating instruments such as the kazoo, xylophone, and looper pedal. With more life experience and a truer vision of her journey with music. What may have began as a glorified idea of fame has now become a humble aching in her heart to tour city by city, coffee shop by coffee shop, sharing her music with people intimately and honestly. Her aim is to create music that makes people feel. She was the winner of KBN's singing competition in 2004, and most recently 2nd place winner of the 1st Kollaboration DC!

Rooftop Pursuit, an evolution from the Phil Good Band, began its journey in July of 2010. Phil Good (singer/songwriter) together with Jason Lee (drummer) and Paul Lee (guitar) decided to start fresh in the DC area and introduce a unique style of R&B/Soul music infused with modern pop/rock. In only a short time since Rooftop Pursuit's existence, they have had the opportunity to perform all over the nation including the famous Arlene's Grocery and The Irving Plaza in New York City, The Kennedy Center in Washington, DC and the home of the New York Mets, CitiField in Queens, NY. Currently, Rooftop Pursuit resides in Washington, DC. With two new music videos in the works ("All I Need" MV will be released on Valentine's Day 2012), the band is busy preparing for a new EP.

Address: 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax, VA
Times: 7pm
Phone: (703) 573-7328
Admission: $5

Cheer on the GMU women's basketball team as they take on JMU.

Recurring weekly on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Address: 9601 Ox Road, Gallery W-16, Second Floor, Lorton, VA
Times: Wednesday thru Saturday, 11 am to 7 pm and Sunday, noon to 5 pm
Phone: (703) 584-2900
Admission: FREE
The Workhouse is excited to present the ceramic artwork of renowned ceramicist Kurt Weiser. On view will be a collection of Kurt's beautifully created amorphous and decadently surfaced vessels using the century's old technique of china painting. Vessels that in themselves seem to disappear as the lush narrative surfaces and over-glaze decoration take over the voluptuous forms. This exhibit is being presented in conjunction with Weiser's China Painting Workshop to be held March 23-25, 2012. Join us for a public reception and artist talk on Friday, March 23 from 7-9pm in Gallery W-16.

Address: 4400 University Dr., Fairfax, VA
Times: 12:30pm

Address: 1635 Trap Road, Vienna, VA
Times: 8 pm
Phone: 877WOLFTRAP
Admission: $25
This legendary member of the trio Peter, Paul & Mary performs his passionate, uplifting folk songs including “Puff (The Magic Dragon)” and “Torn Between Two Lovers.”

Address: 1625 Washington Plaza North, Reston, VA
Times: 8:30pm - 11:30pm
Admission: FREE
Brazilian Vocalist Gigi Mac Laughlin will perform.

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Address: 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax, VA
Times: 7pm
Phone: (703) 573-7328
Admission: $29-$49

Columbia Records/Nickelodeon announced that Big Time Rush will be hitting the road beginning late February 2012 for the "Better With U Tour." Fans will be able to see the music and TV sensations, on hiatus from their hit series, as they embark on their first-ever headlining multi-city concert tour performing new songs in support of their album, Elevate, out Nov. 21. Big Time Rush will begin their electrifying tour in Las Vegas and will travel to major cities including a major performance at New York's famed Radio City Music Hall.

SOLD OUT

Address: 1234 Ingleside Ave, McLean, VA
Times: 8 p.m.
Contact: Box Office
Phone: (703) 790-9223
Admission: $8 - $5
Preposterous political disregard, buffoonery and cynicism at a time of economic and political crisis. No, it's not a current newspaper headline; it's a description of the great Marx Brothers film Duck Soup. The classic political farce that was banned by Mussolini makes the Capitol Steps look like pale imitators, and you will enjoy it even more with Groucho historian Frank Ferrante's introduction.

Address: 11990 Market Street, Reston, Virginia
Times: 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Phone: (703) 665-9334
Admission: free
The Giving Circle of HOPE recently awarded grants to ten exceptional nonprofit organizations that help people in need in Northern Virginia. Please come celebrate with us as we honor our 2011 grantees. The evening will be a wonderful time to mix and mingle with members and friends of the Giving Circle of HOPE and the nonprofits. Each of the ten nonprofits will have a representative and a display table so that you can learn more about their work, while enjoying a glass of wine and delicious refreshments. You are welcome to bring a friend or several! We look forward to seeing you.

Address: 1635 Trap Road, Vienna, VA
Times: 8 pm
Phone: 877WOLFTRAP
Admission: $35
The Jerusalem Quartet has garnered international acclaim for its rare combination of passion and precision. This award-winning ensemble’s performances were described by BBC Music Magazine as “An absolute triumph. Their playing has everything you could possibly wish for.”

Address: 4400 University Dr., MS 2F5, Fairfax, VA
Times: 8 p.m.
Phone: (888) 945-2468
Admission: $20, $32, $40
This critically acclaimed theater company—from America’s oldest continuously operating theater—presents a luminous and touching play about fathers and daughters, genius and insanity, legacy and truth. Winner of numerous awards including the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and Tony Award for Best Play, Proof tells the story of Catherine, a young woman who dropped out of college to care for her ailing father, Robert, who has just died. Robert, a professor and mathematical genius, struggled with mental illness for much of his adult life. As funeral preparations are made, Catherine finds romance with her father’s former graduate student, Hal, who is searching for proof of his mentor’s genius. Also adapted into a film, this moving work is a delightful romance, a drama about family dynamics, and a mystery about the true nature of genius. “Impeccable production of the drama...played with a touch-life tone and acted with a regal undertone.” (Philadelphia Inquirer)

Address: 1234 Ingleside Ave, McLean, VA
Times: 8 p.m.
Contact: Box Office
Phone: (703) 790-9223
Admission: $25 - $18
Frank Ferrante's outrageous, hilarious and uncanny portrayal of legendary comedian Groucho Marx is loaded with the best Groucho one-liners, anecdotes and songs, including "Hooray for Captain Spaulding" Lydia the Tatooed Lady." You'll literally become part of the show as Ferrante ad-libs his way throughout the performance in grand Groucho style.

Address: 4400 University Dr., MS 2F5, Fairfax, VA
Times: 8 p.m.
Phone: (888) 945-2468
Admission: $23, $38, $46 (Family Friendly Performance- half price tickets are available for youth through grade 12 when accompanied by an adult.)
Embarking on its first U.S. tour, this gifted ensemble shares the richness and diversity of the Columbian culture through its spectacular performances of dance and music. The performances feature authentic music, ritualistic dance, and physical theater accentuated with brilliantly-colored and scintillating costumes. Ballet Folklórico De Antioquia, Colombia is recognized for its elegance, excellence, and breathtaking artistry in folkloric music and dance as well as contemporary music and dance. Founded two decades ago by Albeiro Roldán Penagos, the ensemble promotes the richness and cultural identities of its homeland and was honored in 2008 with an invitation to represent Columbia at the Beijing Olympic Games. Don’t miss the stunning beauty and intense passion of these amazing Colombian dancers! Series Sponsor: HSBC

Address: 1635 Trap Road, Vienna, VA
Times: 7:30 PM
Phone: 877WOLFTRAP
Admission: $22
The Washington Post calls this irresistible folk duo “an amalgam of melodic sensual pop, folkie grit, and killer wit.”

Address: 800 Maple Ave. East, Vienna, VA
Times: 7:00pm-midnight
Contact: Claudia Van Veen, Ticket Sales
Phone: (703) 281-1333
Admission: $85
19th Annual Casino Night and Taste of the Town will be held March 3, 2012 at Westwood Country Club. You’ll enjoy FREE FOOD samples from the finest restaurants & eateries in the ViennaTysons area. Just $85 gets you $20,000 in gaming cash to test your luck at Blackjack, Roulette, Craps and more. Your ticket also includes 2 drink tickets but feel free to enjoy the cash bar. At the end of the evening redeem your gaming winnings for Ticket Drawings and bid on extraordinary prizes in the Silent Auction A wonderful time had by all attendees! Our fabulous prizes include trips, jewelry, gift certificates and much more!

Address: 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax, VA
Times: 8pm
Phone: (703) 573-7328
Admission: $43, $73

Celtic Woman's breathtaking new show, BELIEVE, features the all-female singing sensation performing classic Irish tunes, such as "The Water Is Wide," "Green Grow the Rushes," "A Woman's Heart," and "The Parting Glass." The show also includes timeless pop anthems "Bridge Over Troubled Water" and "Sailing," as well as inspirational songs "You'll Never Walk Alone" and "Ave Maria," with their signature Celtic Woman twist, under the distinct musical direction of Emmy-nominated music producer, David Downes. Celtic Woman's awe-inspiring vocalists and mesmerizing violinist will be backed by a dazzling six-piece band, the Aontas Choir.

Ticketmaster.com for tickets.

Recurring weekly on Saturday
Address: 9601 Ox Road, Lorton, VA
Times: 10am and 1pm
Phone: (703) 584-2900
Admission: $12 adults; $8 children under 12

Join the adventure as Sinbad and Ittifaq (a pampered young lady) battle a bitter sorceress who has cast a poison cloud over the city. Experience daring swordfights, flying carpets and genies! Who will win the day?

Appropriate for Young Audiences.

Address: 200 S. Carlin Springs Road, Arlington, VA, Arlington, VA
Times: 3:00 PM
Contact: Michelle Wallace
Phone: (703) 642-8051
Admission: free-$7
Spring Fling Sunday, March 4, 2012 • 3:00 p.m. Kenmore Performing Arts Center, Arlington, Virginia American Youth String Ensemble Cheri Collins, Conductor Program: Holst arr. John Leavitt: In the Bleak Midwinter Verdi: La Donna e Mobile Borenstein: The Shell Adagio for Strings, Op. 17 Mozart arr. Hoffman: Amadeus! Themes from Symphony No. 25

Address: 10017 Colvin Run Rd, Great Falls, VA
Times: 12pm - 2pm
Phone: (703) 631-0013
Admission: $3
We all love maple syrup on our pancakes and waffles, but most folks are not familiar with the unique harvesting methods employed or preparation needed to get to this sweet delicacy. You and your family can get in the know during "sugaring time" at Colvin Run Mill's Maple Syrup Boil Down.

Address: 4400 University Dr., MS 2F5, Fairfax, VA
Times: 4 p.m.
Phone: (888) 945-2468
Admission: $25, $42, $50
Featuring- Eugene Tzigane, conductor and Amit Peled, cello For the past 60 years, this accomplished 80-member orchestra has fulfilled a vital role as cultural ambassadors for its region to Europe and abroad. Based in Herford, Germany, the Nordwest Deutsche Philharmonic has earned an international reputation for its consummate technical skill, motivated professionalism, and captivating enthusiasm. This has attracted such world-class, opera luminaries as Anna Netrebko, Renée Fleming, Placido Domingo, and Elena Garanca, who have all been accompanied by the orchestra on their tours of Germany. Under the direction of principal conductor Eugene Tzigane, the ensemble performs Grieg’s Peer Gynt Suite No. 1 and Brahms’ Symphony No. 1 in C minor. Virtuoso cellist Amit Peled joins the orchestra for Cello Concerto No. 2 in E minor by Victor Herbert.

Address: 4400 University Dr., Fairfax, VA
Times: 8 p.m.
Phone: (703) 993-1380
George Mason University's Jazz Combos present their first concert of the Spring semester.

Address: 4400 University Dr., Fairfax, VA
Times: 8 p.m.
Phone: (703) 993-1380
Admission: Adults: $15 Students/Seniors: $10
George Mason University's Wind Symphony and Symphony Orchestra present their first concert of the Spring semester.

Address: 14200 St. Germain Drive, Centreville, VA
Times: 7pm
Phone: (703) 830-2223
Admission: FREE

Title "Confederate Blockade of the Potomac River 1862"  Speaker;  Mr. Robert Alton Noted Author and Historian.

Address: 1625 Washington Plaza North, Reston, VA
Times: 8:30pm - 11:30pm
Admission: FREE
Mykle Lyons Quintet will perform.

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Address: 1635 Trap Road, Vienna, v
Times: 8 pm
Phone: 877WOLFTRAP
Admission: $25
Shazam! This world-famous illusionist returns to The Barns at Wolf Trap to mystify your mind with amazingly accurate predictions and sixth sense.

Recurring weekly on Friday, Saturday
Address: 9601 Ox Rd., Lorton, VA
Times: 8pm
Phone: (703) 584-2900
Admission: $20 adults; $15 student, senior and military
A musical comedy telling of six young people overseen by grown-ups who barely managed to escape childhood themselves, learn that winning isn't everything and that losing doesn't necessarily make you a loser.

Address: 4400 University Dr., MS 2F5, Fairfax, VA
Times: 8 p.m.
Phone: (888) 945-2468
Admission: $21, $34, $42
This cutting-edge New York-based company explores the infinite possibilities found in the marriage of movement and multimedia. Their daring, athletic movements and integration of classical ballet with contemporary and popular dance forms has garnered this 16-member ensemble a great deal of attention. “Dancing that pulls viewers right out of their seats,” raves The New York Times. The Artistic Director Benoit-Swan Pouffer—celebrated dancer/choreographer and installation artist—has commissioned emerging contemporary choreographers, like Crystal Pite, Jacopo Godani, and Edwaard Liang, to create groundbreaking new works. This wide-ranging spectrum of repertory has helped to distinguish this unique company, which was founded in 2003, as an important, new creative force. “Cedar Lake’s dancers go from zero to 60 with an ease you or I cannot fathom.” (The New York Times)

Address: 1635 Trap Road, Vienna, VA
Times: 7:30 PM
Phone: 877WOLFTRAP
Admission: $25
GRAMMY-winning songwriter sings contemporary rock songs including "Where Have All the Cowboys Gone?", "I Don't Want to Wait," and "Me."

Recurring daily
Address: Upshur St. NW and Rock Creek Church Rd. NW,, Washington, DC
Times: First tour at 10am, Last tour at 3pm
Phone: (202) 829-0436
Admission: Adult: $12; Children (6-12):$5;
The Signature Cottage Tour, an innovative small group tour in which a professional guide uses "historical voices" and images through multimedia technology to bring the stories of Abraham Lincoln and his family to life.

Recurring weekly on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Address: 131 Church Street NE, Vienna, VA
Times: Wednesday through Sunday noon-4pm
Phone: (703) 938-5187
Admission: FREE
Educational exhibit on the Civil War will be showcased in the historic Freeman Store from May 21st 2011 through May 31st 2012.

Recurring daily
Address: 11900 Market Street, Reston, VA
Times: Sunday-Tuesday 11am-7pm; Wednesday-Thursday 11am-10pm; Friday-Saturday 11am-11pm
Phone: (703) 709-6300
Admission: $9 per adult; $7 for children under 12; $5 per skate rental

From late October through the second week in March the Pavilion floor is transformed into a gleaming ice skating rink. Ice skates and other supplies are available inside the Skate Shop directly beside the Pavilion (behind Clyde's).

Recurring weekly on Sunday, Friday, Saturday
Address: 1234 Ingleside Ave, McLean, VA
Times: Jan 27 – Feb 11, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sunday at 2 p.m
Contact: McLean Community Players
Phone: (703) 790-9223
Admission: $18-20 with group rates available
“Man of La Mancha”— Inspired by the masterpiece Don Quixote, “Man of La Mancha” mixes a powerful blend of tragedy, romance, comedy and adventure. Performances at the McLean Community Center’s Alden Theatre, 1234 Ingleside Ave, McLean, VA 22101 from Jan 27 – Feb 11, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sunday at 2 p.m. With adult themes, this powerful production is most suitable for audiences 16 and older. Tickets, available at https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pr/853825, are $18 to $20 with group rates available. For more info, call 703.790.9223. Complete show information is available at www.mcleanplayers.org.

Recurring daily
Address: 9601 Ox Rd, Lorton, VA 22079, Lorton, VA
Times: Wednesday - Saturday 11:00am - 7:00pm; Sunday 12:00pm - 5:00pm; Closed Monday and Tuesday
Contact: Marketing
Phone: (703) 584-2900
Admission: free
Featuring original artworks donated by Workhouse artists, on display in the Workhouse Gallery from February 9-25. Reception will be held on February 10 from 5-7pm. To own one of these fabulous pieces of art, purchase a ticket to the 2012 Collector's Showcase Gala on Saturday, February 25! Call 703-584-2900 or visit www.WorkhouseArts.org for tickets.

Address: 1234 Ingleside Ave, McLean, VA
Times: 3 p.m.
Contact: Box Office
Phone: (703) 790-9223
Admission: $25 - $18
From Gershwin to Porter, this long-time regional favorite and jazz pianist presents popular American songs with keen observations and interpretations. With as much laughter as there is music, his concerts have been called "as reliably entertaining as the Simpsons" by the Washington Post.