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February

Bingo. Fridays, 7:15 p.m. at Fire Station 3, 4081 University Drive, Fairfax. Call 703-273-3638 for cost.

Thursday/Feb. 15

Concert. Locals Only Radio presents 165 1/2, Fistful of Fifties, Jinxed at Twelve 9:30 p.m. at T.T. Reynold's, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. Ages 21 and up. 703-591-9292.

Sweets 'n' Swing. The Music Department of Robinson Secondary School presents its annual “Sweets ‘n’ Swing” concert 7 p.m. in Robinson’s gold cafeteria, 5025 Sideburn Road, Fairfax. Hear the music of Miles Davis, Duke Ellington, Charles Mingus, Charlie Parker and more performed by Robinson High School Stage Band, the High School Jazz Band, the High School Jazz Combo, and the Middle School Jazz Band. Free, donations accepted. 703-426-2100.

Theater Performance. The George Mason Theatre Department presents “Reckless” by Craig Lucas 8 p.m. at the Black Box, Route 123 and Braddock Road in Fairfax. $5/adult, $3/seniors and students. For tickets call 1-888-945-2468 or see www.tickets.com.

Music Club. The Friday Morning Music Club offers a Thursday morning concert 11 a.m.-12 p.m. at Old Town Hall, 3999 University Drive, Fairfax. Free. For more call 703-352-ARTS.

Friday/Feb. 16

Concert. Chris Tomlin performs as part of his How Great Is Our God Tour 7:30 p.m. at George Mason University Patriot Center, 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax. $25, $22. Tickets available through all Ticketmaster outlets including the Patriot Center box office, www.ticketmaster.com, or 703-573-SEAT.

Irish Music Concert. Flying Cows of Ventry perform 7-9:30 p.m. at the Auld Shebeen Irish Pub and Restaurant, 3971 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. 703-293-9600.

Live in the Cellar. That Guy spins tracks 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. at the Auld Shebeen Irish Pub and Restaurant, 3971 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. $5. 703-293-9600.

Concert. Summer Rain performs 9:30 p.m. at T.T. Reynold's, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. Ages 21 and up. 703-591-9292.

Theater Performance. The George Mason Theatre Department presents “Reckless” by Craig Lucas 8 p.m. at the Black Box, Route 123 and Braddock Road in Fairfax. $5/adult, $3/seniors and students. For tickets call 1-888-945-2468 or see www.tickets.com.

Saturday/Feb. 17

Irish Music Concert. Flying Cows of Ventry perform 7-9:30 p.m. at the Auld Shebeen Irish Pub and Restaurant, 3971 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. 703-293-9600.

Concert. Baba Gnush and 4th Element perform 9:30 p.m. at T.T. Reynold's, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. Ages 21 and up. 703-591-9292.

Tribute Concert. A tribute to Alfred Reed 8 p.m. at Fairfax High School, 3500 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax. $13/adult, $7/seniors and students. 703-757-0220.

Jazz Concert. The Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra performs 8 p.m. at George Mason University's Center for the Arts Concert Hall, Route 123 and Braddock Road in Fairfax. Pre-performance discussion is 7:15 p.m. on the Grand Tier. $38, $30, $19. For tickets call 1-888-945-2468 or visit www.tickets.com. For more see www.gmu.edu/cfa.

Shag and Swing. Fairfax’s Northern Virginia Shag Club presents a Carolina Shag and swing dance with Charlie Womble and Jackie McGee from 7:30-11:30 p.m. at the Fort Myer Community Center at the Fort Myer Army Base in Arlington. $10/NVSC members, $12/non-members. For more see www.nvshag.org or call 703-239-8978 or 703-622-7329.

Mardi Gras Party. Celebrate Mardi Gras with the Aoibhneas an Rince Irish Dancers 6-10 p.m. at the Hyatt Fair Lakes, 12777 Fair Lakes Circle, Fairfax. Music by "Odd-Legged Jenny," pasta dinner, silent auction and a performance by dancers. $35/adults, $15/ages 5-11, free under 5. For reservations or questions phone Paula at 703-729-5086 or e-mail kellygirls123@comcast.net.

Tribute Concert. The City of Fairfax Band presents “Armenian Dances: An Alfred Reed Tribute” 8 p.m. in the Fairfax High School auditorium, 3500 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax. $13/adult, $7/seniors and students. For more call 703-757-0220, e-mail info@fairfaxband.org or see www.fairfaxband.org.

Theater Performance. The George Mason Theatre Department presents “Reckless” by Craig Lucas 2 and 8 p.m. at the Black Box, Route 123 and Braddock Road in Fairfax. $5/adult, $3/seniors and students. For tickets call 1-888-945-2468 or see www.tickets.com.

Sunday/Feb. 18

Gospel Concert. The 26-member Soweto Gospel Choir performs 4 p.m. at the George Mason University Center for the Arts Concert Hall, Route 123 and Braddock Road in Fairfax. Pre-performance discussion 3:15 on Grand Tier. $38, $30, $19. Ages 12 and under half price. For tickets call 888-945-2469 or visit www.tickets.com. For more see www.gmu.edu/cfa.

Theater Performance. The George Mason Theatre Department presents “Reckless” by Craig Lucas 2 p.m. at the Black Box, Route 123 and Braddock Road in Fairfax. $5/adult, $3/seniors and students. For tickets call 1-888-945-2468 or see www.tickets.com.

Park Open House. Lake Accotink Park hosts an open house 2-4 p.m. at the park, 2500 Accotink Park Road, Springfield. Information available on topics from employment opportunities to the trout fishing program and more. Free drawing. For more call 703-569-0285.

Irish Music Concert. The Shebeens perform 7-9:30 p.m. at the Auld Shebeen Irish Pub and Restaurant, 3971 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. 703-293-9600.

Tuesday/Feb. 20

Orchestra Concert. Orchestras from Annandale High School and Poe and Holmes Middle Schools perform their District X Orchestra Festival music, 6:30 p.m. at the school, 4700 Medford Drive, Annandale. Free. 703-642-4300.

Thursday/Feb. 22

Concert. Locals Only Radio presents micthefinite and DJ Sound along with Echoboomers and Flex Matthews 9:30 p.m. at T.T. Reynold's, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. Ages 21 and up. 703-591-9292.

Live in the Cellar. Jah Works performs 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. at the Auld Shebeen Irish Pub and Restaurant, 3971 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. $5. 703-293-9600.

Friday/Feb. 23

Irish Music Concert. Pete Papageorge performs 7-9:30 p.m. at the Auld Shebeen Irish Pub and Restaurant, 3971 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. 703-293-9600.

Live in the Cellar. Crowded Streets performs 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. at the Auld Shebeen Irish Pub and Restaurant, 3971 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. $5. 703-293-9600.

Concert. Chalkline comes up from Richmond to perform with Humanroom 9:30 p.m. at T.T. Reynold's, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. Ages 21 and up. 703-591-9292.

Dance Performance. The Mark Morris Dance Group performs 8 p.m. at George Mason University’s Center for the Arts concert hall, Route 123 and Braddock Road in Fairfax. Pre-performance discussions 7:15 p.m. on the Grand Tier. $44, $36, $22. For tickets call 888-945-2468 or visit www.tickets.com. For more see www.gmu.edu/cfa.

Mystery Theater. The Providence Players of Fairfax present a comedy murder mystery, “Good Help Is So Hard to Murder” by Pat Cook, 7:30 p.m. at the James Lee Community Center Theater, 2855 Annandale Road, Fall Church. $15/adults, $12/children and seniors. Reserve by phone at 703-425-6782, e-mail providenceplayers@cox.net. For more see www.providenceplayers.org.

Theater Performance. Springfield Community Theatre presents “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” 7 p.m. at Immanuel United Methodist Church, 7901 Heritage Drive, Annandale. $15/adults, $13/students and seniors. For reservations call 703-866-6238. For more call Anita Gardiner at 703-978-7650.

Jazz Concert. The Eric Felten Jazz Quartet presents “American Popular Music of the 30's, 40's and 50's” 8 p.m. at Old Town Hall, 3999 University Drive, Fairfax. Free. For more call 703-352-ARTS.

Saturday/Feb. 24

Irish Music Concert. Na Maragh performs 7-9:30 p.m. at the Auld Shebeen Irish Pub and Restaurant, 3971 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. 703-293-9600.

Concert. Shane Hines and the Trance perform with Everyone But Pete 9:30 p.m. at T.T. Reynold's, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. Ages 21 and up. 703-591-9292.

Dance Performance. The Mark Morris Dance Group performs 8 p.m. at George Mason University’s Center for the Arts concert hall, Route 123 and Braddock Road in Fairfax. Pre-performance discussions 7:15 p.m. on the Grand Tier. $44, $36, $22. For tickets call 888-945-2468 or visit www.tickets.com. For more see www.gmu.edu/cfa.

Mystery Theater. The Providence Players of Fairfax present a comedy murder mystery, “Good Help Is So Hard to Murder” by Pat Cook, 7:30 p.m. at the James Lee Community Center Theater, 2855 Annandale Road, Fall Church. $15/adults, $12/children and seniors. Reserve by phone at 703-425-6782, e-mail providenceplayers@cox.net. For more see www.providenceplayers.org.

Theater Performance. Springfield Community Theatre presents “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” 7 p.m. at Immanuel United Methodist Church, 7901 Heritage Drive, Annandale. $15/adults, $13/students and seniors. For reservations call 703-866-6238. For more call Anita Gardiner at 703-978-7650.

Sunday, Feb. 25

Piano Concert. Pianist Jeffrey Siegel plays and discusses Schubert 7 p.m. at the George Mason University's Center for the Arts Concert Hall, Route 123 and Braddock Road in Fairfax. Young Artists Musicale, free, is 6 p.m. in the lobby. $38, $30, $19. For tickets call 1-888-945-2468 or visit www.tickets.com. For more see www.gmu.edu/cfa.

Concert. Conductor Leonard Slatkin guest-directs the George Mason University ensemble 3 p.m. at George Mason University's Center for the Arts Concert Hall, Route 123 and Braddock Road in Fairfax. Pre-performance discussion is 7:15 p.m. on the Grand Tier. $10/adults, $7/students and seniors. For tickets call 1-888-945-2468 or visit www.tickets.com. For more see www.gmu.edu/cfa.

Mystery Theater. The Providence Players of Fairfax present a comedy murder mystery, “Good Help Is So Hard to Murder” by Pat Cook, 2 p.m. at the James Lee Community Center Theater, 2855 Annandale Road, Fall Church. $15/adults, $12/children and seniors. Reserve by phone at 703-425-6782, e-mail providenceplayers@cox.net. For more see www.providenceplayers.org.

Theater Performance. Springfield Community Theatre presents “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” 7 p.m. at Immanuel United Methodist Church, 7901 Heritage Drive, Annandale. $15/adults, $13/students and seniors. For reservations call 703-866-6238. For more call Anita Gardiner at 703-978-7650.

Wednesday/Feb. 28

Band and Wind Symphony Concert. George Mason University Band and Wind Symphony performs 8 p.m. at the George Mason University's Center for the Arts Concert Hall, Route 123 and Braddock Road in Fairfax. $10/adults, $7 students/seniors. For tickets call 1-888-945-2468 or visit www.tickets.com. For more see www.gmu.edu/cfa.

Friday/March 2

Mystery Theater. The Providence Players of Fairfax present a comedy murder mystery, “Good Help Is So Hard to Murder” by Pat Cook, 7:30 p.m. at the James Lee Community Center Theater, 2855 Annandale Road, Fall Church. $15/adults, $12/children and seniors. Reserve by phone at 703-425-6782, e-mail providenceplayers@cox.net. For more see www.providenceplayers.org.

Theater Performance. Springfield Community Theatre presents “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” 7 p.m. at Immanuel United Methodist Church, 7901 Heritage Drive, Annandale. $15/adults, $13/students and seniors. For reservations call 703-866-6238. For more call Anita Gardiner at 703-978-7650.

Saturday/March 3

Mystery Theater. The Providence Players of Fairfax present a comedy murder mystery, “Good Help Is So Hard to Murder” by Pat Cook, 7:30 p.m. at the James Lee Community Center Theater, 2855 Annandale Road, Fall Church. $15/adults, $12/children and seniors. Reserve by phone at 703-425-6782, e-mail providenceplayers@cox.net. For more see www.providenceplayers.org.

Theater Performance. Springfield Community Theatre presents “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” 4 p.m. at Immanuel United Methodist Church, 7901 Heritage Drive, Annandale. $15/adults, $13/students and seniors. For reservations call 703-866-6238. For more call Anita Gardiner at 703-978-7650.

Orchestra Performance. Gewandhaus Orchestra 8 p.m. at at the George Mason Center for the Arts, Route 123 and Braddock Road in Fairfax. $44, $36, $22. Under 12 half price. For tickets call 888-945-2468 or visit www.tickets.com. Visit www.gmu.edu/cfa for more.

Sunday/March 4

Philadelphia Flower Show. The City of Fairfax Parks and Recreation Department is planning a trip to the 2007 Philadelphia Flower Show, "Legends of Ireland." Cost is $60 for adults and $50 for children 2-12. Bus leaves at 9 a.m. and returns at 8 p.m. to City Hall, 10455 Armstrong St., Fairfax. All ages. 703-385-7978.

Mystery Theater. The Providence Players of Fairfax present a comedy murder mystery, “Good Help Is So Hard to Murder” by Pat Cook, 2 p.m. at the James Lee Community Center Theater, 2855 Annandale Road, Fall Church. $15/adults, $12/children and seniors. Reserve by phone at 703-425-6782, e-mail providenceplayers@cox.net. For more see www.providenceplayers.org.

Theater Performance. Springfield Community Theatre presents “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” 4 p.m. at Immanuel United Methodist Church, 7901 Heritage Drive, Annandale. $15/adults, $13/students and seniors. For reservations call 703-866-6238. For more call Anita Gardiner at 703-978-7650.

Fiddle Performance. Natalie MacMaster performs high-energy fiddle music 7 p.m. at the George Mason Center for the Arts, Route 123 and Braddock Road in Fairfax. $42, $34, $21. Under 12 half price. For tickets call 888-945-2468 or visit www.tickets.com. Visit www.gmu.edu/cfa for more.

Thursday/March 8

Visual Voices. Mixed-media artist Bill Christenberry presents lecture "Southern Views," 7:30-9 p.m., in the Fine Arts Building, B104 at George Mason University. Part of Visual Voices, a new professional art and art history lecture series at GMU. Free. Visit www.avt.gmu.edu/voices.html or call 703-993-8898 for more.

Orchestra Concert. George Mason University Symphony Orchestra performs 8 p.m. at the George Mason University's Center for the Arts Concert Hall, Route 123 and Braddock Road in Fairfax. $10/adults, $7 students/seniors. For tickets call 1-888-945-2468 or visit www.tickets.com. For more see www.gmu.edu/cfa.

Friday/March 9

Concert. Blue Man Group performs 8 p.m. at the George Mason University Patriot Center, 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax. $55, $85. Tickets available at all Ticketmaster outlets including the Patriot Center Box Office, online at www.ticketmaster.com or at 703-573-SEAT. For more visit www.blueman.com or www.patriotcenter.com.

Mystery Theater. The Providence Players of Fairfax present a comedy murder mystery, “Good Help Is So Hard to Murder” by Pat Cook, 7:30 p.m. at the James Lee Community Center Theater, 2855 Annandale Road, Fall Church. $15/adults, $12/children and seniors. Reserve by phone at 703-425-6782, e-mail providenceplayers@cox.net. For more see www.providenceplayers.org.

Bonita Lestina Performance Series. Columbia Flute Choir performs 8 p.m. at Old Town Hall, 3999 University Drive, Fairfax. Free. Call 703-352-ARTS or see www.fairfaxarts.org.

Saturday/March 10

Mystery Theater. The Providence Players of Fairfax present a comedy murder mystery, “Good Help Is So Hard to Murder” by Pat Cook, 7:30 p.m. at the James Lee Community Center Theater, 2855 Annandale Road, Fall Church. $15/adults, $12/children and seniors. Reserve by phone at 703-425-6782, e-mail providenceplayers@cox.net. For more see www.providenceplayers.org.

Orchestra Concert. Hungarian State Folk Ensemble’s performs 8 p.m. at the George Mason Center for the Arts, Route 123 and Braddock Road in Fairfax. $44, $36, $22. Under 12 half price. For tickets call 888-945-2468 or visit www.tickets.com. Visit www.gmu.edu/cfa for more.