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

Events

2008 Calendar of Events

June 2008

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

May 9 - Jun 14
Greater Reston Arts Center. The Chittlin' Circuit Review Exhibition. 11 am – 5 pm. Narrative paintings on the history of the blues by Rik Freeman. Opening Reception: Friday, May 9 6-8 pm Gallery hours: Tuesday through Saturday, For information, call GRACE at 703-471-9242 and visit www.restonarts.org.

Jun 1
Northern Virginia Carvers at Colvin Run Historic Site. 12 pm- 4 pm. Woodcarving lessons, free (nominal charge for wood blank) 10017 Colvin Run Road, Great Falls 703.759.2771 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/crm.

Jun 1
Pope-Leighey Tech Tour. 703.780.4000. www.popeleighey1940.org.

Jun 1
UNDER THE SAME MOON (Outdoor Movie: Drams, 149 minutes, English/Spanish). Rosario is an illegal immigrant who had to leave her son, Carlitos behind in Mexico to find work in the U.S. After working dutifully for several years and sending money back home for Carlitos, Rosario goes on a dangerous journey to be reunited with her son. Plus, unbeknownst to her, little Carlitos takes off to find his mother. Lake Accotink Park: 7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfield, VA 22152 7:00 p.m. pre-movies activities, movie starts at dark 703-324-SHOW (7469) www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.

Jun 1
City of Fairfax "Concert Band" (Big Band). Formed in 1969, The City of Fairfax Band has grown from a small, summer-season ensemble to one of Northern Virginia's best-known volunteer community performing groups, bringing great enjoyment to its audiences by making music that brings pleasure and enrichment. Mason District Park Amphitheater: 6621 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA 22003 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 703-324-SHOW (7469) www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.

Jun 1
The First Annual Merrybrook Preservation Gala. 5 pm. Historians, preservationists, interested citizens, members of state and local government and other honored guests will assemble to mark the 172 birthday anniversary of Civil War heroine Laura Ratcliffe. This exquisite gala will spotlight the urgent need to preserve Ratcliffe's historic home, Merrybrook, which is located in Herndon and is one of the last ante-bellum houses in the area and the only structure associated with the woman who saved the life of John S. Mosby and inspired the devotion of J.E.B. Stuart. The Merrybrook Gala is open to the public. Period dress is welcome but not required. Tickets to the gala are $125 per person, $225 per couple. Members of the Friends of Laura Ratcliffe receive a $25 dollar discount. River Creek Country Club: 43800 Olympic Blvd., Leesburg, VA 20176. For more information, tickets, or sponsorship opportunities contact Win Meiselman, President of the Friends of Laura Ratcliffe at 703-220-4541. Event starts at 5pm. http://lauraratcliffe.org/Merrybrook.html.

June 1
Meet the Author with Katy Kelly. SCORE! Educational Center. 12 pm - 2 pm. SCORE! Educational Center in Oakton presents an incredible opportunity to meet author, Katy Kelly, of the Lucy Rose Book Series on Sunday, June 1st. Katy Kelly will be sitting with the children to talk about her writing process, the enchanting Lucy Rose series, and to do a FREE book signing. Her books will be available for purchase at the event. Her character, Lucy Rose, is an 8 year old who lives in Washington D.C. and embarks on some crazy and fun adventures. Sure to please children of ALL AGES. Please grab a friend and come by to exclusively meet author, Katy Kelly. SCORE! Educational Center in the Oakton Shopping Center 2916 Chain Bridge Road, Oakton, VA. FREE. Register by calling 703-242-1015 or emailing Jennifer.Palumbo@kaplan.com by May 31st – Walk-ins Welcome. www.scorelearning.com.

Jun 3
City of Fairfax Farmers Market. 8 am – 12 pm. Van Dyck Park, 3730 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax. 703.642.0128 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farm-mkt.htm.

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

Jun 3
Farmer's Market Mount Vernon. 8 am – 12 pm. Sherwood Regional Library located at 2501 Sherwood Hall Lane. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farm-mkt.htm.

Jun 4
Garden Party at Claude Moore Colonial Farm at Turkey Run. 6 pm – 9 pm. Put on your garden hat and join our Horticulture Volunteers at the Greenhouse to pick out plants for your garden. Light refreshments available 703.903.9330 www.1771.org.

Jun 4
The United States Navy Band "Cruisers" (Pop/Rock). The U.S. Navy's premier contemporary music ensemble, "The Cruisers" feature seven of the Navy's most dynamic performers under the leadership of vocalist Senior Chief Musician John L. Fisher. Cruisers are versatile, flexible, multi-missioned ships and the members of "The Cruisers" live up to their namesake by presenting a variety of music including classic rock, rhythm and blues, oldies from the 50s and 60s, Motown favorites, as well as today's top 40 hits. Lee District Park Amphitheater: 6601 Telegraph Rd, Franconia, VA 22310 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 703-324-SHOW (7469) www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.

Jun 4
Capital Focus Jazz Band (Jazz). Dedicated to the preservation of traditional "New Orleans" jazz, Capital Focus has played at the Cherry Blossom Parade, the White House Easter egg rolls, government events and receptions, state, local and private galas, and jazz festivals throughout the United States. Mason District Park Amphitheater: 6621 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA 22003 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 703-324-SHOW (7469) www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.

Jun 4
Farmer's Market Frying Pan Farm Park. 8 am - 12:30 pm. Located at 2709 West Ox Road, in front of Frying Pan Country Store. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farm-mkt.htm.

Jun 4
Farmer's Market Wakefield. 2 pm - 6 pm. Located at Wakefield Park, 8100 Braddock Road. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farm-mkt.htm.

Jun 4
Farmer's Market Vienna/Oakton. 8 am – 12 pm. Oak Marr RECenter, 3200 Jermantown Road (formerly located at Nottoway Park.www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farm-mkt.htm.

Jun 5
Summer Concert Series. 8 pm. Veterans Amphitheater, 10455 Armstrong Street, Fairfax 703.757.0220 www.fairfaxband.org.

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

Jun 5
Take a Break Concerts at Lake Anne Village Center. 7 pm - 9 pm. 1609 Washington Plaza, Reston. June through August, every Thursday, presented by Reston Community Center. Free outdoor concerts featuring live bands of all styles at Lake Anne Village Center. Bring a lawn chair for a wonderful way to spend an evening under the stars. For the band schedule, visit www.lakeanneplaza.com.

Jun 5
Tom Principato (Blues). For over 25 years, Tom Principato has been setting the Telecaster on fire all across the globe with some of the finest performers. He has performed on dozens of blues recordings and is still making ground-breaking American music. The Tom Principato band enjoys the passionate virtuosity of John Perry on bass and the energetic percussive stylings of Joe Wells on drums. Nottoway Park: 9601 Courthouse Road, Vienna, VA 22181 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 703-324-SHOW (7469) www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.

Jun 5
Chinese Cultural Heritage Night (Chinese Dance & Music). Come to an evening for traditional Chinese culture, music and dance spanning the centuries. Ossian Hall Park: 7900 Heritage Drive, Annandale, VA 22003 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 703-324-SHOW (7469) www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.

Jun 5
Farmer's Market Annandale. 8 am - 12 pm. Located in Mason District Park, 6621 Columbia Pike. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farm-mkt.htm.

Jun 5
Farmer's Market Herndon. 8 am - 12 pm. Located in Old Town Herndon, 777 Lynn Street, next to the Red Caboose. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farm-mkt.htm.

Jun 5 & 6
Birds of Western Maryland, Riverbend Visitor Center. 9 am Thursday - 7 pm Friday. As the spring migration winds down in our area, venture to the Allegheny Plateau where birds are "buzzin." Warblers are on territory, flycatchers are singing in the swamp and nighttime brings a host of calls. (Adults), Stop at several unique swamp and mountain habitats. Suggestions for accommodations offered. Reservations and advanced payment required by 5/24. $85. 703-759-9018 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks.

Jun 5
Greater Reston Arts Center. A Chittlin' Circuit Juke Joint: Art with a Twist. 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm. Art with a Twist is a series of programs that combine artful dialogue and social mixing for young professionals. Discover rewarding experiences and innovative avenues to explore art appreciation, art making and art collecting with knowledgeable curators, artists, and professionals. Reserve your glass today – call for registration and information: 703-471-9242. www.restonarts.org.

Jun 5
Garden Stroll and Tea. 1 pm - 3 pm. Take a relaxing stroll through the gardens and enjoy a tea at the Historic House. This is a delightful introduction to the mission and history of Green Spring Gardens, one of the preeminent places for horticulture in the Washington, D.C. area. In June, the docent-led tours of our demonstration gardens are followed by a full English afternoon tea. In July and August a special breakfast tea will be served. Individuals and groups are welcome. $25/individual. Call 703-941-7987 to register. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/gsgp/.

Jun 5 & 7
Garden Sprouts: Lamb's Ears and Dandy Lions at Green Spring Park. 10 am - 11 am. Preschool children (3-5 yrs.) with accompanying adults(s). Search for spider plants, catmints, elephant's ears, and monkey grasses as we find plants with animal names hidden in the garden. $6. 9:30-10:30am or 11am-noon or Saturday, June 7. Call 703-642-5173 to register. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/gsgp/.

Jun 6
Great American Gardeners Awards Ceremony and Banquet at American Horticultural Society. 7931 East Boulevard Drive, Alexandria. 703-768-5700. www.ahs.org.

Jun 6
Catfishin' Under the Stars. 7 pm - 10 pm. (7 yrs. and up). Riverbend Visitor Center, 703-759-9018. (SEE 5/23.) Reservations and advanced payment required. $8/person.

Jun 6
Catfishin' Under the Stars Riverbend Visitor Center. 7 pm - 10 pm. Reservations and advanced payment required. $8/person (7 yrs. and up), 703-759-9018 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/riverbend/.

Jun 6
City of Fairfax "Concert Band" (Big Band). Formed in 1969, The City of Fairfax Band has grown from a small, summer-season ensemble to one of Northern Virginia's best-known volunteer community performing groups, bringing great enjoyment to its audiences by making music that brings pleasure and enrichment. Lake Accotink Park: 7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfield, VA 22152 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 703-324-SHOW (7469) www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.

Jun 6
Mariachi Los Amigos (Mariachi). Mariachi Los Amigos performs a wide repertoire from the latest canción ranchera (country song), to romantic boleros, lively polkas and the traditional hard-driving sones jaliscienses, including "Cielito lindo," "Allá en el Rancho Grande," "Guadalajara," "La Paloma," "El Son de la Negra," "La Bamba," "Jarabe Tapatío" and dozens of other favorites. Grist Mill Park: 4710 Mt. Vernon Memorial Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22309 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 703-324-SHOW (7469) www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.

Jun 6
Rhonda Vincent & The Rage (Bluegrass). Grammy nominee Rhonda Vincent is one of the premier bluegrass vocalists and instrumentalists in America today. With her all-star band, The Rage, she presents the best of contemporary bluegrass in a hard-driving style highlighted by exquisite vocals harmonies. Mason District Park Amphitheater: 6621 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA 22003 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 703-324-SHOW (7469) www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.

Jun 6
Silver Canyon (Country/Honky Tonk). Pure Country' is not a term the Silver Canyon take lightly. The 'Classic Country' vintage sounds of Silver Canyon should have pops and skips when they play, NOT throw backs or retro, they never left. Royal Lake Park: 5344 Gainsborough Drive, Fairfax, VA 22032 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 703-324-SHOW (7469) www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.

Jun 6
Farmer's Market Kingstowne. 4 pm - 7 pm. Kingstowne Town Center www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farm-mkt.htm.

Jun 6
Farmer's Market McLean. 8:30 am - 12:30 pm. Located at Lewinsville Park, 1659 Chain Bridge Road. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farm-mkt.htm.

Jun 6
Eco Savvy Rose Gardening. 1:30 pm - 3 pm. Love roses but don't want to spend multiple hours maintaining their beauty? Design your rose garden by combining low maintenance roses with ecologically savvy plants, some of them native. Brenda Skarphol, curatorial horticulturalist, invites you into a new world of rose gardening. $15 1:30-3pm 703.642.5173 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/gsgp/.

Jun 6 & Jun 14
Part 2 of Landscape Design for Homeowners: Tours in the Garden. 9 am - 12 pm. Need help sharpening your design skills? Critiquing existing designs will improve your skills. Accompany staff horticulturalist and design instructor Cindy Brown into the gardens of local homeowners to see their design solutions. Perhaps you'll find a solution to your landscape challenge. A class member receives a free garden critique by class participants and the instructor. Completion of Landscape Design for Homeowners and/or familiar with the basic elements of design required. Limit 22. $160 703.642.5173 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/gsgp/.

Jun 6-8
Celebrate Fairfax!, Northern Virginia's largest community-wide celebration, arrives June 6-8, 2008 to the Fairfax County Government Center. Presented by Celebrate Fairfax, Inc, the annual festival hosts tens of thousands of visitors during the three-day run. The 25-acre site is magically filled with fascinating sights and sounds as more than 400 exhibitors, vendors, crafters and interactive activities are included in the annual celebration. Celebrate Fairfax! showcases live concerts on six stages, an interactive SciTech Center and ExxonMobil Children's Avenue, great festival foods, and the award winning County Expo program. Nightly fireworks, presented by SAIC, are a highlight of the festival, and one of many great family programs. Another great activity for kids is the Inova Train Ride to Good Health, located in County Expo. The Bud Light Main Stage features top headline performers including Live, Eddie From Ohio, Smash Mouth, and Little Big Town! A recipient of one of the International Festivals and Events Association's top honors, Celebrate Fairfax was named a Bronze Pinnacle Award winner in 2005 for its long-time quality and success. The festival was also a 2006 honoree as one of the Top 20 events in the Southeastern United States. For more information on any of the festival's programs, or to become a part of the festival as a volunteer, sponsor, performing artist, or simply to attend, please browse our website, or contact the Celebrate Fairfax, Inc. office at 703.324.FAIR (3247). www.celebratefairfax.org.

Jun 6-8
QUILTERS UNLIMITED 35TH ANNUAL QUILT SHOW. Featuries over 600 quilts, raffle quilt, silent auction, 75 vendors, and 25 classes with online registration. Friday 10-6; Saturday 10-5; Sunday 11-4. Dulles Expo Center, North Hall, Chantilly. Fee: Fri/Sat $10; Sun $8; 3 Day $20 703.538.5358 annmariefolsom@gmail.com www.quiltersunlimited.org.

Jun 6 - 8
Quilters Unlimitd 35th Quilt Show. It is one of the largest non-juried shows on the East Coast and will feature over 600 quilts, dolls. art-to-wear, free demonstrations of the latest products and techniques, a fine Feathered Star Raffle Quilt, quilt appraisals, Silent Auctions, and over 75 vendors from all over the country. Also, there will be a special inviitational "Healing Garden Quilts" display. Quilt classes will be taught by local and natioonally known teachers. Show will be held at Dulles Expo Center in Chantilly. A schedule of 25 classes and class registration in available on the Quilters Unlimited website: 703.591.4966 www.quiltunlimited.org.

Jun 7
Downtown Fairfax Coalition Community Market. 8 am – 1 pm. West and Main Street 703.430.6164 www.geocities.com/heartland/garden/3698.

Jun 7
One of the farm children has fallen ill at Claude Moore Colonial Farm at Turkey Run. 1 pm - 4 pm. Help the farm wife diagnose the disease and harvest herbs from the garden for a cure. Learn the difference between decoctions, infusions, plaisters and poultices, and learn how these remedies were used to treat the dreaded maladies of the 18th century. Weather permitting - call ahead 703.903.9330 www.1771.org.

Jun 7
The Reston Market at Lake Anne Village Center. 9 am – 2 pm. 1609 Washington Plaza, Reston. Open weekly: Saturday, May 3 until Saturday December 6. Art, antiques, collectibles, artisan crafts, and entertainment by the lake. Free admission and free parking. Visit www.lakeanneplaza.com or www.therestonmarket.com.

Jun 7
Farmers Market at Lake Anne Village Center. 8 am - 12 pm. 1609 Washington Plaza, Reston. Open weekly: May10 through October 25, every Saturday. Lake Anne Village Center in Reston hosts a bustling marketplace for farmers and residents abundant with the sights, sounds, smells, and colors of an open-air produce market, also featuring fresh meats and dairy products. Have fun while supporting a 'green' economy--shop the Farmers Market! Visit www.restonfarmersmarket.com or www.lakeanneplaza.com.

Jun 7
Teddy Bears' Picnic at Hidden Oaks Nature Center. 1 pm - 2:30 pm. Today's the day the teddy bears have their picnic at Hidden Oaks! Bring your teddy bear and come along. Before our adventure, we'll disguise everyone to catch the bears unawares! Stories, songs, games and light refreshments for humans and teddy bears. Reservations and prepayment required. $10/child. (3-6 yrs. with adult.), 703-941-1065 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/hiddenoaks/.

Jun 7
Deanna Bogart (Blues, R/B). Downbeat Magazine describes Deanna Bogart as "an extravagant entertainer." Bogart, a blues and boogie pianist/saxophonist, combines the energy of 1930's style boogie piano blues with contemporary blues sounds. "The goal when we play live," says Bogart, "is to create a fusion of all these different musical styles, with the blues and boogie genuinely at the core." Hayfield Elementary School: 7633 Telegraph Rd., Alexandria, VA 22315 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 703-324-SHOW (7469) www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.

Jun 7
Farmer's Market Burke. 8 am - 12 pm. VRE Parking Lot 5671 Roberts Parkway www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farm-mkt.htm.

Jun 7
Farmer's Market Reston. 8 am - 12 pm. Lake Anne Village Center off North Center Drive. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farm-mkt.htm.

Jun 7
Greater Reston Arts Center. A Chittlin' Circuit Family Workshop: Painting the Past. 10 am. Artist Rik Freeman takes you on a voyage of historical exploration as you turn your personal history into painting. Come prepared with a narrative from your family's history or a time in history that has personal interest and meaning for inspiration for your painting (including photographs, documents, and images both imaginary and real). Rik will enlighten us on his process as well as guide you in crafting the visual elements of your art. Individuals – $5 GRACE members; $8 non-members; Family of 3+: $12 GRACE members; $20 nonmembers Registration and information: 703-471-9242. www.restonarts.org.

Jun 7
Wolf Trap. Moe. Special Guest: Rusted Root. 6:00 pm. For tickets: 1(877)WOLFTRAP. www.wolftrap.org.

Jun 7
Container Workshop: Pots with Panache. 9:30 am - 11 am. Searching for that special container to accent garden areas, expand garden space, or provide interest to an empty corner? Design a container garden with succulents that does that and more. Mary Frogale, staff horticulturalist, provides inspiration and information on container gardening and then helps you design a succulent container to take home. Plants, soil and containers provided. $55 703.642.5173 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/gsgp/.

Jun 7 – Aug 16
Let's Grow: A Kids' Gardening Program at Green Spring Park. 1 pm - 3 pm. (8-12 yrs.) Kids, do you enjoy sprouting seeds, growing vegetables, planting flowers, exploring soil, and other outdoor fun? Then dig into fun this summer. Enjoy garden lessons, hands-on activities, and grow your own garden with help from Green Spring staff and Master Gardeners. $100/student. Call 703-642-5173 to register. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/gsgp/.

Jun 7 - 8
Riverside Camping at Riverbend Visitor Center. 7 pm Saturday - 9 am Sunday. Shake the dust out of your camping gear and head over to Riverbend Park. Bring the kids and a dinner to cook over the campfire. Enjoy night-time activities, a night hike and s'mores as we celebrate the arrival of warmer weather. Wake up to the dawn chorus and breakfast. Canceled if rain. Reservations and advance payment required. $45/family. (Families), 703-759-9018 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/riverbend/.

Jun 7 - 10
Information Systems SIG (ISSIG) Professional Development Symposium 08. The Information Systems Specific Interest Group of the Project Management Institute will be holding this annual event at the Sheraton Premiere at Tysons Corner. Weekend workshops, three concurrent speaker sessions, outstanding keynotes and a job fair conveniently provides up to 32 Professional Development Units for Project Management Professionals. For more information please feel free to visit the official website or call Pam Nintrup, official Chair of the event at 513-519-1392. Sheraton Premiere at Tysons Corner: 8661 Leesburg Pike. Vienna, VA 22182. 703-448-1234. http://pds.pmi-issig.org/ .

Jun 8
"The Tea Lady" Tea. Seating at 1 pm. 703.780.4000. www.woodlawn1805.org.

Jun 8
"Frank Lloyd Wright's Birthday". Free admission to PL House. 703.780.4000. www.popeleighey1940.org.

June 8
Tour de Cure at Reston Town Center. 8 am – 1 pm. 11900 Market Street, Reston. Sunday,presented by American Diabetes Association. Join more than 800 bike riders and take the challenge with American Diabetes Association to help find a cure by riding in the Century Ride (100 miles), Fitness Challenge (63 miles), Fitness Test (32 miles), or the Family Fun Ride (12 miles). Call 202-331-8303, extension 4535, or visit www.diabetes.org/tour.

Jun 8
Washington Balalaika Orchestra (Russian). The Washington Balalaika Society was founded by musicians interested in studying and performing the music of Russia, Ukraine and Eastern Europe on traditional Russian folk instruments -- the balalaika, domra, bayan and related folk wind and percussion. The Society's orchestra now numbers over 40 musicians at all levels from beginner to professional. Mason District Park Amphitheater: 6621 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA 22003 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 703-324-SHOW (7469) www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.

Jun 8
Wolf Trap's 19th Annual Louisiana Swamp Romp. The Wild Magnolias, Pine Leaf Boys, Balfa Toujours, Nathan & The Zydeco, Cha Chas. $25 General Admission. 2 pm 1-877-965-3872. www.wolftrap.org.

Jun 8
The Festive Summer Table Tea Program. 1 pm - 3 pm. Jeffrey Strylowski of Bow Tie Catering returns to take the party outside and help you create alfresco dining experiences to remember. Whether you are planning a garden party, a patio picnic, an elegant outdoor dinner, or a backyard barbecue, youll take home plenty of summer entertaining tips to celebrate the season in style. This program includes a full English tea. $25. Call 703-941-7987 to register. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/gsgp/.

Jun 8
Rock the House 8K (USATF certified course). 8 am. Benefiting Alternative House: The Abused and Homeless Children's Refuge. At Celebrate Fairfax! On the festival grounds of the Fairfax County Government Center. $22; $20 if you own a Champion Chip. After June 6, 2008, entrance fee is $27. Contact: Gina Cocomello, Development Director, Alternative House Register: Online at www.runwashington.com (click on featured races) 703 506-9191x115 Phone or gina_cocomello@thealternativehouse.org.

Jun 10
City of Fairfax Farmers Market. 8 am – 12 pm. Van Dyck Park, 3730 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax. 703.642.0128 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farm-mkt.htm.

Jun 10
Workshop: 18th Century Dancing at Claude Moore Colonial Farm at Turkey Run. 6 pm – 8 pm. Dance the night away! We will teach you a few of the simpler dances of the time, plus how to bow, curtsey, and flirt in public. $5 fee; reservations required. 703.903.93300 Contact kjackson@1771.org.

Jun 10
Children's Shows at Lake Anne Village Center. 11 am – 11:30 am. 1609 Washington Plaza, Reston. June 3 until August 28, every Tuesday and Thursday. Lake Anne Merchants present free shows for children featuring an array of characters and clowns singing songs, performing magic, and more. For the schedule, visit www.lakeanneplaza.com.

Jun 10
Farmer's Market Mount Vernon. 8 am – 12 pm. Sherwood Regional Library located at 2501 Sherwood Hall Lane. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farm-mkt.htm.

Jun 11
Enter the Haggis (Celtic/Rock). Enter The Haggis offers a high energy, Celtic-based explosion of blues, funk, and rock with a show is a musical feast – viscerally dynamic, emotionally uplifting and intellectually stimulating. The band darts effortlessly from the trad strains of The Chieftains and The Pogues to the frenetic pop of early Elvis Costello and even to the Latin-tinged spirit of the Buena Vista Social Club and beyond. Lee District Park Amphitheater: 6601 Telegraph Rd, Franconia, VA 22310 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 703-324-SHOW (7469) www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.

Jun 11
Rick Franklin & His Delta Blues Boys w/ Mike Baytop (Delta Blues). Blues artists Michael Baytop and Rick Franklin are a Washington, D.C. based duo who share an appreciation for Memphis legends Frank Stokes and Dan Sane and the acoustic guitar duet tradition. Their recent CD is Franklin & Baytop "Searching for Frank.'" Mason District Park Amphitheater: 6621 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA 22003 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 703-324-SHOW (7469) www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.

Jun 11
Farmer's Market Frying Pan Farm Park. 8 am - 12:30 pm. Located at 2709 West Ox Road, in front of Frying Pan Country Store. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farm-mkt.htm.

Jun 11
Farmer's Market Wakefield. 2 pm - 6 pm. Located at Wakefield Park, 8100 Braddock Road. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farm-mkt.htm.

Jun 11
Farmer's Market Vienna/Oakton. 8 am – 12 pm. Oak Marr RECenter, 3200 Jermantown Road (formerly located at Nottoway Park.www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farm-mkt.htm.

Jun 11
Wolf Trap. Trisha Yearwood. $40 in house, $22 lawn. 8 pm. For tickets, call 1-877-965-3872 or www.wolftrap.org.

Jun 12
Summer Concert Series. 8 pm. Veterans Amphitheater, 10455 Armstrong Street, Fairfax 703.757.0220 www.fairfaxband.org.

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

Jun 12
Take a Break Concerts at Lake Anne Village Center. 7 pm - 9 pm. 1609 Washington Plaza, Reston. June through August, every Thursday, presented by Reston Community Center. Free outdoor concerts featuring live bands of all styles at Lake Anne Village Center. Bring a lawn chair for a wonderful way to spend an evening under the stars. For the band schedule, visit www.lakeanneplaza.com.

Jun 12
Parent and Child Fishing by Boat at Riverbend Visitor Center. 6 pm - 7:30 pm. Enjoy fishing with your child from a jon boat. Follow the naturalist to favorite fishing spots on the river. This scenic section of the Potomac contains bass, sunfish and the occasional catfish. Previous experience rowing not required. Boats and PFDs provided. Rod rentals available at an extra charge. (All ages, one person in the boat must be 16 yrs. or older). Reservations and advanced payment required. Canceled if inclement weather or hazardous river conditions. Maximum three people/boat. $20/boat. 703-759-9018. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks.

Jun 12
Paul Reisler & A Thousand Questions Featuring Howard Levy (Folk). When it comes to the music, there is no question: the music made by Paul Reisler & A Thousand Questions is music for the sheer joy of making great music. The Washington Post says Reisler's music "climbs up the Blue Ridge and down to the bayou and back up the Himalayas." Nottoway Park: 9601 Courthouse Road, Vienna, VA 22181 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 703-324-SHOW (7469) www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.

Jun 12
Sangre Boliviana: Bolivian Cultural Heritage Night (Bolivian Dance & Music). Experience the variety of traditional Bolivian music, dance and crafts. Ossian Hall Park: 7900 Heritage Drive, Annandale, VA 22003 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 703-324-SHOW (7469) www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.

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

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

Jun 12
Wolf Trap. Kenny G. 8:00 pm. For tickets: 1(877)WOLFTRAP. www.wolftrap.org.

Jun 13
Dead Men's Hollow (Bluegrass). Dead Men's Hollow draws its influences from bluegrass, country, blues and gospel. The result is a unique sound, fronted by tight three-part female vocals backed by fiddle, upright bass, and guitar. The group performs a vast array of original and traditional music, from the early centuries of America's musical history to modern tales of love and loss. Dead Men's Hollow has recorded two commercially released CDs. Lake Accotink Park: 7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfield, VA 22152 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 703-324-SHOW (7469) www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.

June 13
Honky Tonk Confidential (Country). Honky Tonk Confidential plays both kinds of music -- country and western. Claiming classic honky tonk and western swing as major influences, HTC's performances include classic country tunes as well as clever originals. The band's newest CD, Road Kill and Other News, was released earlier this year. Grist Mill Park: 4710 Mt. Vernon Memorial Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22309 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 703-324-SHOW (7469) www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.

Jun 13
Mexico Lindo (Music & Dance). Come and enjoy a night of spirited Mexican dance and music with performers in vibrant traditional costumes. Mason District Park Amphitheater: 6621 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA 22003 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 703-324-SHOW (7469) www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.

Jun 13
Yarawi (Andean). Yarawi: Art of the Andes is a folk group that plays traditional Andean music with a commitment to the preservation of the art and culture of the ancient and still vibrant heritage of the Quechua and Aymara people. Yarawi means "song of the corn" in Aymara, the language of the Pre-Inca civilization. Royal Lake Park: 5344 Gainsborough Drive, Fairfax, VA 22032 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 703-324-SHOW (7469) www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.

Jun 13
Farmer's Market Kingstowne. 4 pm - 7 pm. Kingstowne Town Center www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farm-mkt.htm.

Jun 13
Farmer's Market McLean. 8:30 am - 12:30 pm. Located at Lewinsville Park, 1659 Chain Bridge Road. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farm-mkt.htm.

Jun 13
Wolf Trap. Anita Baker. 8:00 pm. For tickets: 1(877)WOLFTRAP. www.wolftrap.org.

Jun 13 - 14
Riverside Camping at Riverbend Visitor Center. 6 pm Friday - 9 am Saturday. Shake the dust out of your camping gear and head over to Riverbend Park. Bring the kids, toasting sticks and a dinner to cook over the campfire. Take a night hike and enjoy s'mores around the campfire. Light breakfast provided. Canceled if rain. Reservations and advance payment required. $45/family (Families), 703-759-9018 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/riverbend/.

Jun 13, 15, 17
The Barns of Wolf Trap Opera Company. Giusppe Verdi. King for a Day. In Italian with English subtitles. Verdi's first comedy is a maze of mistaken identities and love triangles. A Washingto, D.C. premiere and the debut of Verdi at The Barns. $28 - $68. Jun 13 at 8 pm, Jun 15 at 2 pm, Jun 17 at 8 pm. For tickets, call 1-877-965-3872 or www.wolftrap.org.

Jun 14
Become a Pilot Family Day and Aviation Display. 10 am - 3 pm. Come to the Smithsonian Museum's Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA near Washington Dulles International Airport and enjoy this free event featuring educational activities and an outdoor aviation display. Walk around the tarmac and examine over 50 visiting vintage, recreational, military, and homebuilt aircraft. Talk to pilots and find out what skills you need to fly. Inside, test your piloting skills in flight simulators, meet model airplane experts, and hear a variety of guest speakers. The U.S. Air Force Band's Airmen of Note will provide musical entertainment. Make it a "Wings and Wheels" Father's Day Weekend for Dad and attend the 35th annual Sully Historic Site Antique Car Show on Sunday. Event is free and open to the public. Parking is $12. National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center: 14390 Air and Space Museum Parkway, Chantilly, VA 20151. 202-357-2700. http://www.nasm.si.edu/becomeapilot/.

Jun 14
Downtown Fairfax Coalition Community Market. 8 am – 1 pm. West and Main Street 703.430.6164 www.geocities.com/heartland/garden/3698.

Jun 14
Fairfax Symphony Orchestra: Dream of America with GMU's Theater of the First Amendment. 8 pm. GMU's Center for the Arts, Fairfax, VA. 888-945-2468. $15 - $45. In addition to the concert, this event is part of GMU's "Arts at Mason" festival, and is the culmination of the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra's project, Harmony: Celebrating Our Heritage Through the Arts. Children will be sharing fairytales from around the world, singing folk songs, dancing, and displaying works of art created as part of the yearlong Harmony Project. BOYER: Ellis Island: Dream of America. BERNSTEIN: Symphonic Dances from West Side Story. BECKEL: Liberty for All. www.fairfaxsymphony.org.

Jun 14
Fairfax Symphony Orchestra Theatre of the First Amendment Dream of America. 8 pm. $55, $45, $35, $25. Concert Hall at George Mason University Center for the Arts. 703.993.2787 www.gmu.edu/cfa.

Jun 14
Wheat Harvest at Claude Moore Colonial Farm at Turkey Run. 1 pm – 4 pm. Planted in early fall, the wheat and rye are finally ready for harvest. Watch the farm family and their neighbors cut the grain, then join them to bind and stack the crop. Find out why more and more of the neighbors are growing wheat as a cash crop in addition to tobacco. At the farm house, lend a hand churning butter, and learn how the farm wife bakes wheat bread. Weather permitting - call ahead. 703.903.9330 www.1771.org.

June 14
Taste of the Town at Reston Town Center. 1 pm - 10 pm. 11900 Market Street, Reston. presented by Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce. Northern Virginia's largest outdoor food festival features delectable fare from the region's finest eateries, live music all day in the Pavilion, a beer and wine garden, and activities and games at Kids Korner. Admission and parking are free. Hosted by Reston Town Center. Visit www.restonchamber.org/tasteofthetown.htm, or call 703-707-9045.

Jun 14
The Reston Market at Lake Anne Village Center. 9 am – 2 pm. 1609 Washington Plaza, Reston. Open weekly: Saturday, May 3 until Saturday December 6. Art, antiques, collectibles, artisan crafts, and entertainment by the lake. Free admission and free parking. Visit www.lakeanneplaza.com or www.therestonmarket.com.

Jun 14
Farmers Market at Lake Anne Village Center. 8 am - 12 pm. 1609 Washington Plaza, Reston. Open weekly: May10 through October 25, every Saturday. Lake Anne Village Center in Reston hosts a bustling marketplace for farmers and residents abundant with the sights, sounds, smells, and colors of an open-air produce market, also featuring fresh meats and dairy products. Have fun while supporting a 'green' economy--shop the Farmers Market! Visit www.restonfarmersmarket.com or www.lakeanneplaza.com.

Jun 14
Farmer's Market Burke. 8 am - 12 pm. VRE Parking Lot 5671 Roberts Parkway www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farm-mkt.htm.

Jun 14
Farmer's Market Reston. 8 am - 12 pm. Lake Anne Village Center off North Center Drive. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farm-mkt.htm.

Jun 14
Wolf Trap. An Evening with Gordon Lightfoot. Reminisce with songs from this Canadian folk legend such as "Sundown" and "If You Could Read My Mind." $40 in house, $22 lawn. 8 pm. For tickets, call 1-877-965-3872 or www.wolftrap.org.

Jun 14
Dairy Day. 10 am - 3 pm. Frying Pan Farm Park, 703-437-9101. Celebrate National Dairy Month. Milk cows and goats and taste different types of dairy products. Churn butter, enjoy hands on farm activities and see other farm demonstrations. $4

Jun 14
Rocknoceros (Songs). "ROCKNOCEROS," the world's finest power trio for children, features Boogie Bennie, Coach Cotton, and Williebob. Join this sensational three-man band as they perform original children's songs and much-loved favorites that will have you rockin' and rollin' in the woods! Burke Lake Park Amphitheater: 7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Station, VA 22039 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 703-324-SHOW (7469) www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.

Jun 14
The Fairfax Symphony Orchestra's OTO Woodwind Quartet (Music) "OTO Woodwind Quartet" is the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra's introduction to five of the reed instruments that provide some of the orchestra's most deeply colorful sounds. Bring your imagination as "MUSIC IS COLORFUL" reveals the many moods of music. E.C. Lawrence Park Amphitheater: 5040 Walney Road, Chantilly, VA 20151 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 703-324-SHOW (7469) www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.

Jun 14
The Fairfax Symphony Orchestra's OTO String Quartet (Music). "OTO String Quartet" takes you on a musical adventure with the Fairfax Symphony's String Quartet showcasing the performing techniques and unique qualities of string instruments. Hear the instruments take on a different role in each selection, much like "CHARACTERS IN A PLAY". Lake Fairfax Park Amphitheater: 1400 Lake Fairfax Drive, Reston, VA 20190 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 703-324-SHOW (7469) www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.

Jun 14
Barefoot Puppet Theater (Puppets). "AFRICAN TRICKSTER" brings to life two traditional West African stories: Tug-of-War and A Story. These tales come from the Beluba and Ashanti peoples of West Africa. You will meet Elephant, Hippo, Namibi the Python, Osebo the Leopard, angry hornets and an even angrier Sky-God! Colorful scenery, original music, lots of puns create a wonderful backdrop for the antics of these expressive rod and hand puppets. A high energy show with fun for all ages! Mason District Park Amphitheater: 6621 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA 22003 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 703-324-SHOW (7469) www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.

Jun 14
Russikye Musikanti (Russian). Russikye Musikanti presents a program of traditional Russian and Ukrainian music. Their repertory includes folk songs, gypsy tunes, Cossack songs and more, a musical mix that demonstrates the cultural diversity of this vast Eastern European region. Hayfield Elementary School: 7633 Telegraph Rd., Alexandria, VA 22315 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 703-324-SHOW (7469) www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.

Jun 14
The Fairfax Symphony Orchestra, BOYER: Ellis Island The Dream of America BECKEL: Liberty for All BERNSTEIN: Symphonic Dances from West Side Story William Hudson, Music Director, Glenn Quader, Associate Conductor. George Mason University's Theater of the First Amendment. Gerald E. "Gerry" Connolly, Chairman, Fairfax County Board of Supervisors 8:00 p.m. Free, pre-concert lecture with composer Peter Boyer at 7:00 George Mason University's Center for the Arts, J4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Tickets: From $15, 1-888-945-2468 or www.tickets.com.

Jun 14 & 15
Colonial Living Experience at Claude Moore Colonial Farm at Turkey Run. Saturday 8 am – Sunday Noon. This 2-day overnight program will immerse you in the 18th century. You will wear period clothes, cook the meals, sleep in cotton tents, and learn 18th century survival skills. The Wednesday evening session (June 11, 6-8pm) is a required meeting for all who will participate in the weekend overnight Paid reservations are required. 703.903.9330 www.1771.org.

Jun 15
Northern Virginia Carvers at Colvin Run Historic Site. 12 pm- 4 pm. Woodcarving lessons, free (nominal charge for wood blank) 10017 Colvin Run Road, Great Falls 703.759.2771 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/crm.

Jun 15
Father's Day at Mount Vernon. Meet the "Father of Our Country" in the Little Theater at 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m. Admission to George Washington's Distillery & Gristmill is FREE with estate admission for all fathers. 703.780.2000. www.mountvernon.org.

Jun 15
Father's Day Picnic in a Boat at Riverbend Visitor Center. 9:30 am - 11 am. Bring along a picnic for dad to have Father's Day brunch in a boat. A naturalist in a separate boat will lead the group to appropriate anchoring spots and answer questions about the river's history and abundant wildlife. Previous experience rowing not required. Boats and PDFs provided. (All ages, one person in the boat must be 16 yrs. or older). Reservations and advanced payment required. Canceled if inclement weather or hazardous river conditions. Maximum three people/boat. $20/boat 703-759-9018. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks.

Jun 15
The United States Air Force Band "Air Force Strings" (Classic). The United States Air Force Strings is comprised of 22 world-class musicians. All of these outstanding performers have studied and perfected their craft at leading colleges, universities and music conservatories around the world. Their repertoire includes classical, popular, continental, Broadway, bluegrass and patriotic compositions. Mason District Park Amphitheater: 6621 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA 22003 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 703-324-SHOW (7469) www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.

Jun 15
Wolf Trap. Boz Scaggs. $40 in house, $22 lawn. 8 pm. For tickets, call 1-877-965-3872 or www.wolftrap.org.

June 15
Antique Car Show. 10 am - 3:30 pm. Celebrate Father's Day at Sully's Annual Antique Car Show co-sponsored by the Fairfax County Park Authority and the Model A Ford Club of America. More then 400 antique and classic cars fill the grounds. Buy the car of your dreams at the Car Corral or search for the perfect accessory in the Flea Market with more than 100 vendors. Treat Dad to a delicious lunch and get your toes tapping to music of Jumpin' Jupiter, reminiscent of the heyday of these classic automobiles. Tour of the first floor of the 1794 house is included. Sully Historic Site, 3650 Historic Sully Way, Chantilly, VA 20151. $9/adult, $8/senior, $6/child. Phone 703-708-0861

Jun 17
City of Fairfax Farmers Market. 8 am – 12 pm. Van Dyck Park, 3730 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax. 703.642.0128 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farm-mkt.htm.

Jun 17
Children's Shows at Lake Anne Village Center. 11 am – 11:30 am. 1609 Washington Plaza, Reston. June 3 until August 28, every Tuesday and Thursday. Lake Anne Merchants present free shows for children featuring an array of characters and clowns singing songs, performing magic, and more. For the schedule, visit www.lakeanneplaza.com.

Jun 17
Farmer's Market Mount Vernon. 8 am – 12 pm. Sherwood Regional Library located at 2501 Sherwood Hall Lane. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farm-mkt.htm.

Jun 17
Wolf Trap. Pilobolus. An American company of dancer-athletes is like nothing you've ever seen before. $38 in house, $8 lawn. 8:30 pm. For tickets, call 1-877-965-3872 or www.wolftrap.org.

Jun 18
Flat Foot Sam and the Educated Fools (Jump Blues/Swing). "Flat Foot" Sam Peightal is often thought of as the host and a premiere performer on the Thursday night open "Blues Jam" at the DC's Zoo Bar. In truth, his main role is as lead vocalist and "harp" player for the Educated Fools. The band is really tight with an extremely polished style. When you have heard the band, you'll want to get one of their CDs. Lee District Park Amphitheater: 6601 Telegraph Rd, Franconia, VA 22310 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 703-324-SHOW (7469) www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.

Jun 18
Razz'm Jazz'm (Jazz). The Razz'm Jazz'm skiffle band plays music in the washboard-jug band tradition. Its strong rhythmic foundation makes it especially appealing to dancers. Mason District Park Amphitheater: 6621 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA 22003 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 703-324-SHOW (7469) www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.

Jun 18
Farmer's Market Frying Pan Farm Park. 8 am - 12:30 pm. Located at 2709 West Ox Road, in front of Frying Pan Country Store. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farm-mkt.htm.

Jun 18
Farmer's Market Wakefield. 2 pm - 6 pm. Located at Wakefield Park, 8100 Braddock Road. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farm-mkt.htm.

Jun 18
Farmer's Market Vienna/Oakton. 8 am – 12 pm. Oak Marr RECenter, 3200 Jermantown Road (formerly located at Nottoway Park.www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farm-mkt.htm.

Jun 18
Wolf Trap. James Taylor and his Band of Legends. 8 pm. For tickets, call 1-877-965-3872 or www.wolftrap.org.

Jun 19
Summer Concert Series. 8 pm. Veterans Amphitheater, 10455 Armstrong Street, Fairfax 703.757.0220 www.fairfaxband.org.

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

Jun 19
Take a Break Concerts at Lake Anne Village Center. 7 pm - 9 pm. 1609 Washington Plaza, Reston. June through August, every Thursday, presented by Reston Community Center. Free outdoor concerts featuring live bands of all styles at Lake Anne Village Center. Bring a lawn chair for a wonderful way to spend an evening under the stars. For the band schedule, visit www.lakeanneplaza.com.

Jun 19
The Taters (Country/Pop). The Taters play an eclectic mix of roots rock, pop, country, skiffle & Americana, a sound that's been compared favorably to a mixture of Everlys, Orbison, Beatles, and Nick Lowe. Writing in Billboard magazine, critic Gordon Ely described the Taters as "determinedly - and gleefully - forging a path with no limits or end in sight." Nottoway Park: 9601 Courthouse Road, Vienna, VA 22181 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 703-324-SHOW (7469) www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.

Jun 19
Maravilloso Guatemala: Guatemalan Cultural Heritage Night (Guatemalan Dance & Music). Celebrate Guatemala's cultural heritage with dancing, poetry reading, music, crafts and food. Ossian Hall Park: 7900 Heritage Drive, Annandale, VA 22003 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 703-324-SHOW (7469) www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.

Jun 19
Farmer's Market Annandale. 8 am - 12 pm. Located in Mason District Park, 6621 Columbia Pike. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farm-mkt.htm.

Jun 19
Farmer's Market Herndon. 8 am - 12 pm. Located in Old Town Herndon, 777 Lynn Street, next to the Red Caboose. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farm-mkt.htm.

Jun 19
Wolf Trap. RAIN – The Beatles Experience. $40 in house, $22 lawn. 8 pm. For tickets, call 1-877-965-3872 or www.wolftrap.org.

Jun 19
Summer Solstice Concert. Hooray, summer has arrived! 7 pm - 8 pm. Celebrate the season listening to the music drift over the garden. For a very special evening, place an order for a picnic from our caterer or bring your own to enjoy while the Fairfax Symphony Dixieland Band plays their jazzy music. Picnic menus include non-vegetarian, vegetarian and child-friendly selections; place order by 6/16/08. Picnic for two: $45. Concert FREE 703.642.5173 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/gsgp/.

Jun 19
Garden Stroll and Tea. 1 pm - 3 pm. Take a relaxing stroll through the gardens and enjoy a tea at the Historic House. This is a delightful introduction to the mission and history of Green Spring Gardens, one of the preeminent places for horticulture in the Washington, D.C. area. In June, the docent-led tours of our demonstration gardens are followed by a full English afternoon tea. In July and August a special breakfast tea will be served. Individuals and groups are welcome. $25/individual. Call 703-941-7987 to register. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/gsgp/.

June 19 & 21
Garden Sprouts: Tops and Bottoms at Green Spring Park. 10 am - 11 am. Preschool children (3-5 yrs.) with accompanying adults(s). Explore the vegetable garden to learn about the plants we eat – roots, tubers and shoots – enjoy a healthy snack, then make a tops and bottoms garden of your own. $6. 9:30-10:30am or 11am-noon or Saturday, June 21. Call 703-642-5173 to register. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/gsgp/.

Jun 19 – Jul 28
McLean Project for the Arts. 1234 Ingleside Avenue, McLean. 703-790-1953. www.mpaart.org Reception June 19, 7 - 9 pm. Once Again, Again: Exploring Multiplicity. A juried exhibition of work by artists who employ multiple images or repetition as part of their concept and/or technique. Emerson Gallery. Corcoran/MPA Annual Student Exhibition. Works by students who take classes at the McLean Project for the Arts. Ramp Gallery. McLean Project for the Arts is located on the upper level at 1234 Ingleside Avenue in McLean. Hours are Tuesday - Friday 10 am - 4 pm; Saturday 1pm - 5 pm

Jun 20
Water Critters at Riverbend Visitor Center. 9 am - 10:30 am. Learn about the fascinating creatures living in the river. Row out to shady spots to look for everything from dragonflies to painted turtles. Previous experience rowing not required. Boats and PFDs provided. (All ages, one person in the boat must be 16 yrs. or older). Reservations and advanced payment required. Canceled if inclement weather or hazardous river conditions. Maximum thee people/boat. $20/boat 703-759-9018. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks.

Jun 20
Riverside Campfire – Fishing Fun at Riverbend Visitor Center. 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm. Fish from the banks of the river, learn about the fish's world through activities and games, and enjoy s'mores. Come early if you want to picnic or toast hotdogs. Bring a toasting stick, blanket and flashlight. Bring your own fishing rod and tackle; we provide the bait. Extra fishing rods available for rent (limited availability). Reservations and advanced payment required. $3/person (Families), 703-759-9018 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/riverbend/.

Jun 20
Clarence "The Blues Man" Turner (Blues). Clarence "The Blues Man" Turner and his band have won the opportunity to represent the James River Blues Society of Sedalia at the 2008 International Blues Challenge in Memphis Tenn. In July 2007, Clarence, along with Sean Graves, Jeff Conlin and George Henderson, placed first of six competitors. Lake Accotink Park: 7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfield, VA 22152 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 703-324-SHOW (7469) www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.

Jun 20
Danny Blew & the Blues Crew (Chicago Blues). Danny Blew & the Blues Crew's stylish blend of traditional Mississippi Delta and Chicago blues has thrilled audiences throughout the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area. They are a different kind of blues band with a heavy hypnotic boogie beat. Grist Mill Park: 4710 Mt. Vernon Memorial Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22309 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 703-324-SHOW (7469) www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.

Jun 20
Tom Paxton (Folk). Tom Paxton has become a voice of his generation, addressing issues of injustice and inhumanity, laying bare the absurdities of modern culture and celebrating the tenderest bonds of family, friends, and community. In describing Tom Paxton's influence on his fellow musicians, Pete Seeger has said: "Tom's songs have a way of sneaking up on you. You find yourself humming them, whistling them, and singing a verse to a friend." Mason District Park Amphitheater: 6621 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA 22003 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 703-324-SHOW (7469) www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.

Jun 20
Bill Kirchen & Too Much Fun (Roots/Rock). Bill Kirchen's American roots music earned him a Grammy nomination for Best Country Instrumental Performance in 2001. A titan of the Telecaster guitar, he celebrates an American musical tradition, fusing blues and bluegrass and the Western swing of Texas and California honky tonks. Royal Lake Park: 5344 Gainsborough Drive, Fairfax, VA 22032 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 703-324-SHOW (7469) www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.

Jun 20
Farmer's Market Kingstowne. 4 pm - 7 pm. Kingstowne Town Center www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farm-mkt.htm.

Jun 20
Farmer's Market McLean. 8:30 am - 12:30 pm. Located at Lewinsville Park, 1659 Chain Bridge Road. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farm-mkt.htm.

Jun 20 – Aug 2
Greater Reston Arts Center. Exhibition: Opening Reception. 11 am – 5 pm. Saturday, June 21 5-7pm. Juror: Ragan Cole-Cunningham, Director of Exhibitions and Education, Contemporary Art Center of Virginia. An all-media exhibition. Gallery hours: Tuesday through Saturday. For information, call GRACE at 703-471-9242 and visit www.restonarts.org.

Jun 21
Downtown Fairfax Coalition Community Market. 8 am – 1 pm. West and Main Street 703.430.6164 www.geocities.com/heartland/garden/3698.

Jun 21
Wine, Music and Woodlawn on grounds of Historic Woodlawn. 2 pm – 7 pm. 703.780.4000. www.woodlawn1805.org.

Jun 21
The Reston Market at Lake Anne Village Center. 9 am – 2 pm. 1609 Washington Plaza, Reston. Open weekly: Saturday, May 3 until Saturday December 6. Art, antiques, collectibles, artisan crafts, and entertainment by the lake. Free admission and free parking. Visit www.lakeanneplaza.com or www.therestonmarket.com.

Jun 21
Farmers Market at Lake Anne Village Center. 8 am - 12 pm. 1609 Washington Plaza, Reston. Open weekly: May10 through October 25, every Saturday. Lake Anne Village Center in Reston hosts a bustling marketplace for farmers and residents abundant with the sights, sounds, smells, and colors of an open-air produce market, also featuring fresh meats and dairy products. Have fun while supporting a 'green' economy--shop the Farmers Market! Visit www.restonfarmersmarket.com or www.lakeanneplaza.com.

Jun 21
The Fairfax Symphony Orchestra's OTO Woodwind Quartet (Music). "OTO Woodwind Quartet" is the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra's introduction to five of the reed instruments that provide some of the orchestra's most deeply colorful sounds. Bring your imagination as "MUSIC IS COLORFUL" reveals the many moods of music. Burke Lake Park Amphitheater: 7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Station, VA 22039 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 703-324-SHOW (7469) www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.

Jun 21
Barefoot Puppet Theater (Puppets). "AFRICAN TRICKSTER" brings to life two traditional West African stories: Tug-of-War and A Story. These tales come from the Beluba and Ashanti peoples of West Africa. You will meet Elephant, Hippo, Namibi the Python, Osebo the Leopard, angry hornets and an even angrier Sky-God! Colorful scenery, original music, lots of puns create a wonderful backdrop for the antics of these expressive rod and hand puppets. A high energy show with fun for all ages! E.C. Lawrence Park Amphitheater: 5040 Walney Road, Chantilly, VA 20151 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 703-324-SHOW (7469) www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.

Jun 21
Rocknoceros (Songs). "ROCKNOCEROS," the world's finest power trio for children, features Boogie Bennie, Coach Cotton, and Williebob. Join this sensational three-man band as they perform original children's songs and much-loved favorites that will have you rockin' and rollin' in the woods! Lake Fairfax Park Amphitheater: 1400 Lake Fairfax Drive, Reston, VA 20190 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 703-324-SHOW (7469) www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.

Jun 21
The Fairfax Symphony Orchestra's OTO String Quartet (Music). "OTO String Quartet" takes you on a musical adventure with the Fairfax Symphony's String Quartet showcasing the performing techniques and unique qualities of string instruments. Hear the instruments take on a different role in each selection, much like "CHARACTERS IN A PLAY". Mason District Park Amphitheater: 6621 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA 22003 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 703-324-SHOW (7469) www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.

Jun 21
Rumba Club (Latin Dance Music). Formed 18 years ago, this legendary nine-piece ensemble features members that live and perform in New York City, Washington and Baltimore. They have toured all over the US and are regulars at jazz and dance clubs on the eastern seaboard. The band forges an original synthesis of jazz and instrumental Latin dance music in "a style of their own making," producing what LATIN BEAT magazine has called "the finest dancing and listening music possible." Hayfield Elementary School: 7633 Telegraph Rd., Alexandria, VA 22315 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 703-324-SHOW (7469) www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.

Jun 21
Farmer's Market Burke. 8 am - 12 pm. VRE Parking Lot 5671 Roberts Parkway www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farm-mkt.htm.

Jun 21
Farmer's Market Reston. 8 am - 12 pm. Lake Anne Village Center off North Center Drive. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farm-mkt.htm.

Jun 21
Wolf Trap. The Gondoliers. New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players. A riveting tale of love, conquest, and mysterious nobility, this witty comedic opera features dazzling music, brilliant costumes and exuberant choreography. 8 pm. For tickets, call 1-877-965-3872 or www.wolftrap.org.

Jun 21
Framed Botanical Art: Pressed Ferns. 9:30-11am. Pressing leaves and flowers is an ancient art form with many decorative uses. Horticulturalist Nancy Olney shows how to transform fern fronds into attractive art. Participants will mount pressed ferns on paper and then frame the delicate treasures to take home. $25 703.642.5173 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/gsgp/.

Jun 22
Tidewater Guitar Orchestra (Classical Guitar). Founded in 1995 by Sam Dorsey, the Tidewater Guitar Orchestra is one of the few guitar orchestras of its kind in the U.S. Composed of traditional classical guitars supplemented by requintos (soprano guitars) and bajas (baritone guitars), the TGO has made numerous appearances in the Tidewater region of Virginia. Its repertoire includes traditional Latin American music, contemporary works dedicated to the TGO, original compositions by orchestra members and classical compositions from Bach to Bartok, arranged by TGO members. Mason District Park Amphitheater: 6621 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA 22003 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 703-324-SHOW (7469) www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.

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

Jun 22
Summer Herbal Teas. 1 pm - 3 pm. In the summer, herbal teas are refreshing to drink both hot and cold. Learn how to enjoy the herbs in your own garden or window box infused in a delicious cup of tea. We'll show you how to make herbal teas with one plant and how to achieve different flavors with a blend of plants. Happy summer sipping! This program includes a full English tea. $25. Call 703-941-7987 to register. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/gsgp/.

Jun 23 - 27
Arts al Fresco Workshop at Green Spring Park. 9 am - 12 pm.(6-12 yrs.) Nature is our classroom as we experiment with art using different medium each day: sketching, painting, journaling, photography, crafts. Colorful gardens and cool woodlands provide a healthy environment and creative inspiration. $135/student includes supplies and light snacks. Prepayment to FCPA; refunds require two weeks written. 703.642.5173 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/gsgp/.

Jun 24
City of Fairfax Farmers Market. 8 am – 12 pm. Van Dyck Park, 3730 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax. 703.642.0128 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farm-mkt.htm.

Jun 24
Bloodmobile at Reston Town Center, presented by INOVA. 12 pm - 7:30 pm. 11900 Market Street, Reston. Presented fourth Tuesday of every month. Do a good deed and donate blood at Reston Town Center! Schedule an appointment at 1-866-256-6372 or www.inova.org/donateblood, then register onsite. Bloodmobile located beside the Pavilion.

Jun 24
Children's Shows at Lake Anne Village Center. 11 am – 11:30 am. 1609 Washington Plaza, Reston. June 3 until August 28, every Tuesday and Thursday. Lake Anne Merchants present free shows for children featuring an array of characters and clowns singing songs, performing magic, and more. For the schedule, visit www.lakeanneplaza.com.

Jun 24
Farmer's Market Mount Vernon. 8 am – 12 pm. Sherwood Regional Library located at 2501 Sherwood Hall Lane. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farm-mkt.htm.

Jun 24
Wolf Trap. George Benson. An Unforgettable Tribute to Nat King Cole. $42 in house, $22 lawn. 8 pm. For tickets, call 1-877-965-3872 or www.wolftrap.org.

Jun 25
Meet Me at the Movies – Senior Movie Day at Reston Town Center. 10 am. Presented fourth Wednesday of every month by Reston Association. Reston Association presents free, recent-run films for those over 55 years old. Doors open at 9:30 am for refreshments and door prizes. For information, call 703-435-6530. See the film schedule at www.restontowncenter.com.

Jun 25
Nothin' Fancy (Bluegrass). The Nothin' Fancy Band, from the musically rich Shenandoah Valley, has played from Vermont to Florida to Ontario to Arkansas. Formed in September of 1994 with the purpose of competing in the East Coast Bluegrass Championship in Crimora, Virginia, Nothin' Fancy has grown in popularity, released five full length albums and one CD single. Lee District Park Amphitheater: 6601 Telegraph Rd, Franconia, VA 22310 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 703-324-SHOW (7469) www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.

Jun 25
Linwood Taylor (Texas Swing Blues). Linwood Lee Taylor is tuned in to Howlin' Wolf, Jimi Hendrix, and Muddy Waters, as well as Freddy King, Albert King and Albert Collins, just to name a few. This talented bluesman also plays a bare-bones acoustic guitar and entertains at venues in Washington DC, Virginia, and Maryland. Mason District Park Amphitheater: 6621 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA 22003 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 703-324-SHOW (7469) www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.

Jun 25
Farmer's Market Frying Pan Farm Park. 8 am - 12:30 pm. Located at 2709 West Ox Road, in front of Frying Pan Country Store. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farm-mkt.htm.

Jun 25
Farmer's Market Wakefield. 2 pm - 6 pm. Located at Wakefield Park, 8100 Braddock Road. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farm-mkt.htm.

Jun 25
Farmer's Market Vienna/Oakton. 8 am – 12 pm. Oak Marr RECenter, 3200 Jermantown Road (formerly located at Nottoway Park.www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farm-mkt.htm.

Jun 25
Wolf Trap. Ricky Skaggs & Bruce Hornsby with Kentucky Thunder. Special Guest: Abigail Washburn & The Sparrow Quartet featuring Bela Fleck. Bluegrass and rock unite as these distinctive and multitalented artists perform together on stage. $40 in house, $22 lawn. 8 pm. For tickets, call 1-877-965-3872 or www.wolftrap.org.

Jun 26
Summer Concert Series. 8 pm. Veterans Amphitheater, 10455 Armstrong Street, Fairfax 703.757.0220 www.fairfaxband.org.

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

Jun 26
Take a Break Concerts at Lake Anne Village Center. 7 pm - 9 pm. 1609 Washington Plaza, Reston. June through August, every Thursday, presented by Reston Community Center. Free outdoor concerts featuring live bands of all styles at Lake Anne Village Center. Bring a lawn chair for a wonderful way to spend an evening under the stars. For the band schedule, visit www.lakeanneplaza.com.

Jun 26
Seldom Scene (Bluegrass). The Seldom Scene has long been one of the most progressive bands in bluegrass and one of this musical genre's finest acts. Widely acclaimed as "America's greatest bluegrass band," its members are regarded as legendary figures in the acoustic music world. Nottoway Park: 9601 Courthouse Road, Vienna, VA 22181 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 703-324-SHOW (7469) www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.

Jun 26
Korean Cultural Heritage Night (Korean Dance & Music). The Korean-American Association of Northern Virginia presents an evening of Korean culture, featuring traditional and folk music and dance. Ossian Hall Park: 7900 Heritage Drive, Annandale, VA 22003 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 703-324-SHOW (7469) www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.

Jun 26
Farmer's Market Annandale. 8 am - 12 pm. Located in Mason District Park, 6621 Columbia Pike. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farm-mkt.htm.

Jun 26
Farmer's Market Herndon. 8 am - 12 pm. Located in Old Town Herndon, 777 Lynn Street, next to the Red Caboose. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farm-mkt.htm.

Jun 26
Wolf Trap. The Temptations and The Four Tops. $38 in house, $22 lawn. 8 pm. . For tickets, call 1-877-965-3872 or www.wolftrap.org.

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

Jun 27
Janine Wilson Band (Roots/Rock). Wammie Award winner, Roots/Rock vocalist Janine Wilson sings "impassioned vocals that, while powerful, never over-power the songs." Wilson weaves tales of love, heartache and more than a little mischief. Lake Accotink Park: 7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfield, VA 22152 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 703-324-SHOW (7469) www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.

Jun 27
Tommy Lepson Band (Soul/Blues). Combine the soulful, award-winning vocals of Tommy Lepson with the versatile instrumental backing of his band (veterans of Nils Lofgren, Danny Gatton, The Nighthawks, Mary Ann Redmond, Catfish Hodge and Tom Principato) and you get what the Washington Post calls "A sweltering mix of good-foot funk, blue-eyed soul and Southern rock romps." Grist Mill Park: 4710 Mt. Vernon Memorial Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22309 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 703-324-SHOW (7469) www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.

Jun 27
NoorSaaz (Persian). NoorSaaz brings to life the rich history of Iranian culture through its music and poetry. Their entrancing selection of songs spans time and place; traditional Persian folk favorites stand alongside love songs from the 1960s and 70s, a time of great cultural change in Iran. Mason District Park Amphitheater: 6621 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA 22003 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 703-324-SHOW (7469) www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.

Jun 27
NVCC Annandale Brass (Summer Pops). The Annandale Brass, under the direction of John Wright since 1997, has a repertoire ranging from 16th Century music to the latest Broadway show tunes and more. It will present a concert of circus 'Bigtop' favorites, including "Broadway One Step", "Georgia Girl" and "Copa Cabana". Royal Lake Park: 5344 Gainsborough Drive, Fairfax, VA 22032 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 703-324-SHOW (7469) www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.

Jun 27
Farmer's Market Kingstowne. 4 pm - 7 pm. Kingstowne Town Center www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farm-mkt.htm.

Jun 27
Farmer's Market McLean. 8:30 am - 12:30 pm. Located at Lewinsville Park, 1659 Chain Bridge Road. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farm-mkt.htm.

Jun 27
Designs from the Garden at Green Spring. 1:30–3 pm. Arranging cut flowers and foliage from the garden, Bruce Nash, Northern Virginia Community College instructor and professional floral designer shows you the basics of floral design and creates floral masterpieces you can duplicate at home. Door prizes: floral designs. $18 703.642.5173 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/gsgp/.

Jun 27, 28, 29
Wolf Trap. Rent. This Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning rock musical reveals the passionate struggle of living, loving and dying. Set in the 1990's in NYC's East Village, Rent fuses dance, pop, salsa, R&B, and rock ‘n' roll with such hits as "Light My Candle" and "Seasons of Love." Mature subject matter, explicit lyrics. Jun 27 and 28 at 8 pm. Jun 28 & 29 at 2 pm, June 29 at 8 pm. For tickets, call 1-877-965-3872 or www.wolftrap.org.

Jun 28
Downtown Fairfax Coalition Community Market. 8 am – 1 pm. West and Main Street 703.430.6164 www.geocities.com/heartland/garden/3698.

Jun 28
The Reston Market at Lake Anne Village Center. 9 am – 2 pm. 1609 Washington Plaza, Reston. Open weekly: Saturday, May 3 until Saturday December 6. Art, antiques, collectibles, artisan crafts, and entertainment by the lake. Free admission and free parking. Visit www.lakeanneplaza.com or www.therestonmarket.com.

Jun 28
Farmers Market at Lake Anne Village Center. 8 am - 12 pm. 1609 Washington Plaza, Reston. Open weekly: May10 through October 25, every Saturday. Lake Anne Village Center in Reston hosts a bustling marketplace for farmers and residents abundant with the sights, sounds, smells, and colors of an open-air produce market, also featuring fresh meats and dairy products. Have fun while supporting a 'green' economy--shop the Farmers Market! Visit www.restonfarmersmarket.com or www.lakeanneplaza.com.

Jun 28
Barefoot Puppet Theater (Puppets). "AFRICAN TRICKSTER" brings to life two traditional West African stories: Tug-of-War and A Story. These tales come from the Beluba and Ashanti peoples of West Africa. You will meet Elephant, Hippo, Namibi the Python, Osebo the Leopard, angry hornets and an even angrier Sky-God! Colorful scenery, original music, lots of puns create a wonderful backdrop for the antics of these expressive rod and hand puppets. A high energy show with fun for all ages! Burke Lake Park Amphitheater: 7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Station, VA 22039 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 703-324-SHOW (7469) www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.

Jun 28
The Fairfax Symphony Orchestra's OTO String Quartet (Music). "OTO String Quartet" takes you on a musical adventure with the Fairfax Symphony's String Quartet showcasing the performing techniques and unique qualities of string instruments. Hear the instruments take on a different role in each selection, much like "CHARACTERS IN A PLAY". E.C. Lawrence Park Amphitheater: 5040 Walney Road, Chantilly, VA 20151 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 703-324-SHOW (7469) www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.

Jun 28
The Fairfax Symphony Orchestra's OTO Woodwind Quartet (Music). "OTO Woodwind Quartet" is the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra's introduction to five of the reed instruments that provide some of the orchestra's most deeply colorful sounds. Bring your imagination as "MUSIC IS COLORFUL" reveals the many moods of music. Lake Fairfax Park Amphitheater: 1400 Lake Fairfax Drive, Reston, VA 20190 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 703-324-SHOW (7469) www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.

Jun 28
Rocknoceros (Songs). "ROCKNOCEROS," the world's finest power trio for children, features Boogie Bennie, Coach Cotton, and Williebob. Join this sensational three-man band as they perform original children's songs and much-loved favorites that will have you rockin' and rollin' in the woods! Mason District Park Amphitheater: 6621 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA 22003 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 703-324-SHOW (7469) www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.

Jun 28
The Winstons (Motown). The Winstons is a self-contained band from Washington, D.C., well known for the 1969 hit record "Color Him Father" (songwriter Richard Spencer received a grammy for this recording). The band's recording of (The New) Electric Slide was recently featured on The Bernie Mac 100th anniversary TV Show. Their repertoire includes classic hits and oldies, along with selections from their current CDs. The band was part of "The Big Show" that toured the U.S. featuring Jerry Butler and other legendary artists. Hayfield Elementary School: 7633 Telegraph Rd., Alexandria, VA 22315 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 703-324-SHOW (7469) www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.

Jun 28
Farmer's Market Burke. 8 am - 12 pm. VRE Parking Lot 5671 Roberts Parkway www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farm-mkt.htm.

Jun 28
Farmer's Market Reston. 8 am - 12 pm. Lake Anne Village Center off North Center Drive. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farm-mkt.htm.

Jun 28
New Series: Designing with Perennials: Session One: Variety is the Spice of Life. 9:30 am - 11 am. Explore the principles of how to combine perennials and woody plants to bring out the best in your garden design. Karen Rexrode, former owner of Windy Hill Plant Farm, shows you how to identify and choose plants, where to place them in the landscape, who they should share space with and how to maintain them in top form. The series combines indoor presentations with outdoor explorations. Each session covers unique design subjects and plants. Register for one session or the series. $18/session or $ 48/3-part series 703.642.5173 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/gsgp/.

Jun 29
National Concert Band (Big Band). Retired and former members of the four major military bands joined musical voices to form the National Concert Band of America. The band's repertoire includes a very wide range of music from Wagner and Rossini to Gershwin and Porter, but its main focus is on the great marches. Mason District Park Amphitheater: 6621 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA 22003 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 703-324-SHOW (7469) www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.

Jun 30
Wolf Trap. H.M.S. Pinafore. New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players. A romantic satire on love between different social classes. 8 pm. For tickets, call 1-877-965-3872 or www.wolftrap.org.

Jun 30
Outdoor Education Symposium - Leave no child inside. 8:30 am - 12:30 pm. Teachers, Parents and Volunteers: Enriching Your Lessons Right Outside the Door. Ideas, resources and inspiration to help teachers, parents and volunteers integrate outdoor learning and gardening into the schoolyard and curriculum. Call for information and registration, 703-642-5173. $35 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/gsgp/.

Jun 30
Family Story Time at Green Spring Park. 2 pm. Let your imagination soar with stories and then enjoy an activity. Discover how you can participate in the Summer Reading Program. (Children of all ages). FREE 703.642.5173 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/gsgp/.