Concerts and Performances

Concerts and Performances:

Theater-in-the-Woods at Wolf Trap -http://www.wolftrap.org/Education/Childrens_Theatre-in-the-Woods.aspx  With performances from late June through early August, Children’s Theatre-in-the-Woods presents family-friendly shows at 10 am and 11:15 am on Tuesdays through Saturdays. Amidst 117 rolling wooded acres and nestled in a shady grove, the stage is set for lively adventures in music, dance, storytelling, puppetry, and theater. All performances are recommended for children between Kindergarten and 6th grade.  Schedule, program, and artists are subject to change.  Tickets are required for all performances for adults and children ages 3 and up. Tickets are $8.00 each for one show or $10.00 for both shows on the same day. Wolf Trap recommends that patrons purchase tickets in advance because performances quickly sell out.  Tickets may be purchased online or by calling 1(877) WOLFTRAP, or at the Filene Center Box Office.         

  • Tuesday June 29 10:00 am Dinorock – The Great Dinosaur Mystery
  • Tuesday June 29 11:15 am Hayes Greenfield – Hayes Greenfield’s Jazz-a-Ma-Tazz
  • Wednesday June 30 10:00 am Dinorock – The Great Dinosaur Mystery
  • Wednesday June 30 11:15 am Hayes Greenfield – Hayes Greenfield’s Jazz-a-Ma-Tazz
  • Thursday July 1 10:00 am Dinorock – The Great Dinosaur Mystery
  • Thursday July 1 11:15 am Hayes Greenfield – Hayes Greenfield’s Jazz-a-Ma-Tazz
  • Friday July 2 10:00 am Dinorock – The Great Dinosaur Mystery
  • Friday July 2 11:15 am Hayes Greenfield – Hayes Greenfield’s Jazz-a-Ma-Tazz
  • Saturday July 3 10:00 am Dinorock – The Great Dinosaur Mystery
  • Saturday July 3 11:15 am Hayes Greenfield – Hayes Greenfield’s Jazz-a-Ma-Tazz
  • Tuesday July 6 10:00 am Culkin School of Irish Dance – Tir na nOg (Land of Youth)
  • Tuesday July 6 11:15 am Robbie Schaefer – Songs for Kids Like Us
  • Wednesday July 7 10:00 am Culkin School of Irish Dance – Tir na nOg (Land of Youth)
  • Wednesday July 7 11:15 am Robbie Schaefer – Songs for Kids Like Us
  • Thursday July 8 10:00 am Culkin School of Irish Dance – Tir na nOg (Land of Youth)
  • Thursday July 8 11:15 am Robbie Schaefer – Songs for Kids Like Us
  • Friday July 9 10:00 am Culkin School of Irish Dance – Tir na nOg (Land of Youth)
  • Friday July 9 11:15 am Robbie Schaefer – Songs for Kids Like Us
  • Saturday July 10 10:00 am Culkin School of Irish Dance – Tir na nOg (Land of Youth)
  • Saturday July 10 11:15 am Robbie Schaefer – Songs for Kids Like Us
  • Tuesday July 13 10:00 am Synetic Family Thtr – Cowardly Christopher Finds his Courage
  • Tuesday July 13 11:15 am Steve Roslonek – Stevesongs
  • Wednesday July 14 10:00 am Synetic Family Thtr – Cowardly Christopher Finds his Courage
  • Wednesday July 14 11:15 am Steve Roslonek – Stevesongs
  • Thursday July 15 10:00 am Synetic Family Thtr – Cowardly Christopher Finds his Courage
  • Thursday July 15 11:15 am Steve Roslonek – Stevesongs
  • Friday July 16 10:00 am Synetic Family Thtr – Cowardly Christopher Finds his Courage
  • Friday July 16 11:15 am Steve Roslonek – Stevesongs
  • Saturday July 17 10:00 am Synetic Family Thtr – Cowardly Christopher Finds his Courage
  • Saturday July 17 11:15 am Steve Roslonek – Stevesongs
  • Tuesday July 20 10:00 am Diane Macklin – Animal Tail Tales
  • Tuesday July 20 11:15 am Music with Milkshake featuring Lisa, Mikel and Brian
  • Wednesday July 21 10:00 am Diane Macklin – Animal Tail Tales
  • Wednesday July 21 11:15 am Music with Milkshake featuring Lisa, Mikel and Brian
  • Thursday July 22 10:00 am Diane Macklin – Animal Tail Tales
  • Thursday July 22 11:15 am Music with Milkshake featuring Lisa, Mikel and Brian
  • Friday July 23 10:00 am Diane Macklin – Animal Tail Tales
  • Friday July 23 11:15 am Music with Milkshake featuring Lisa, Mikel and Brian
  • Saturday July 24 10:00 am Diane Macklin – Animal Tail Tales
  • Saturday July 24 11:15 am Music with Milkshake featuring Lisa, Mikel and Brian
  • Tuesday July 27 10:00 am Maryland Youth Ballet – Caroline Goes to the Zoo
  • Tuesday July 27 11:15 am Bob Brown Puppets – Dragon Feathers
  • Wednesday July 28 10:00 am Maryland Youth Ballet – Caroline Goes to the Zoo
  • Wednesday July 28 11:15 am Bob Brown Puppets – Dragon Feathers
  • Thursday July 29 10:00 am Maryland Youth Ballet – Caroline Goes to the Zoo
  • Thursday July 29 11:15 am Bob Brown Puppets – Dragon Feathers
  • Friday July 30 10:00 am Maryland Youth Ballet – Caroline Goes to the Zoo
  • Friday July 30 11:15 am Bob Brown Puppets – Dragon Feathers
  • Saturday July 31 10:00 am Maryland Youth Ballet – Caroline Goes to the Zoo
  • Saturday July 31 11:15 am Bob Brown Puppets – Dragon Feathers
  • Tuesday August 3 10:00 am PROJECT Trio – From Hip Hop to Bach
  • Tuesday August 3 11:15 am Wolf Trap Opera Studio – Instant Opera
  • Wednesday August 4 10:00 am PROJECT Trio – From Hip Hop to Bach
  • Wednesday August 4 11:15 am Wolf Trap Opera Studio – Instant Opera
  • Thursday August 5 10:00 am PROJECT Trio – From Hip Hop to Bach
  • Thursday August 5 11:15 am Wolf Trap Opera Studio – Instant Opera
  • Friday August 6 10:00 am PROJECT Trio – From Hip Hop to Bach
  • Friday August 6 11:15 am Wolf Trap Opera Studio – Instant Opera
  • Saturday August 7 10:00 am PROJECT Trio – From Hip Hop to Bach
  • Saturday August 7 11:15 am Wolf Trap Opera Studio – Instant Opera
  • Tuesday August 10 10:00 am Dance Institute of Washington – West Side Story
  • Tuesday August 10 11:15 am Rocknoceros – Painting the Town PINK!

Great kid’s music – Rocknoceros - http://www.rocknoceros.com – They have set performance dates each month at Jammin Java in Vienna (Almost every Wednesday at 10:30am) and also at Dulles Town Center- check their web site for details.  At most performances they have a “suggested donation” – these are musicians who do this for a living after all.  This is like full-on rock concert for kids – expect dancing, singing along, etc.  A partial listing of their schedule follows: (I am awaiting an email with their schedule from their agent.)         

Great kid’s music — mister don  Through his special passion for children’s music, mister don has emerged as one of the mid-Atlantic regions best-loved family entertainers.  He received the Washington Area Music Association Wammie award for Children’s Vocalist for both 2004 and 2005 and the Children’s Artist Wammie award for 2006.  Check mister don’s website for a complete listing of his appearances throughout VA and MD and for posted changes to his schedule:  http://www.donbridgesongs.com  Unfortunately the way he posts his schedule has gotten a bit too complicated for me to decipher and put into my by-date section, but if you are a fan of his and want to break it down for me, I’ll add it!         

Great kid’s music – Oh Susannah – http://www.susannahmusic.com/home.html         

  • Tuesday, June 1st 10:30 Lebanese Taverna 7141 Arlington Road Bethesda MD  Price: Free! Children’s Day! Please join us for lunch so this fun program can continue. A child eats free with each adult entree.
  • Thursday, June 3rd 10:30 am  Jammin’ Java 227 Maple Ave. E. Vienna VA 22180  703-255-1566  Price: $5 per person over age 1 Let’s start out the summer with some dancing!
  • Saturday, June 5th 10-10:45 am  Davis Library 6400 Democracy Blvd. Bethesda MD 20817 Price: Free! Community Day Celebration.
  • Thursday, June 10th 10:30am Jammin’ Java 227 Maple Ave. E Vienna VA  703-255-1566 Price: $5 per person over age 1.
  • Saturday, June 12th 10 & 11 am 2010 Pottery Barn Kids Fair Oaks Mall Fairfax VA Price: Free!
  • Sunday, June 13th Noon & 1pm Pottery Barn Kids 11301 Rockville Pike North Bethesda MD 20895  301-231-5831  Price: Free White Flint Mall
  • Wednesday, June 16th 10 am Lebanese Taverna 5500 Washington Blvd. Arlington VA 22205 Join us for music and lunch on kid’s Day! I’m here the third Wednesday of every month. A child eats free for each adult entree purchased. Please stay for lunch and support this great program!
  • Thursday, June 17th 10:30 am Jammin’ Java 227 Maple Ave. E Vienna VA 22180 703-255-1566 Price: $5 per person over age 1. Kids & parents rock with Oh Susannah. Play with rhythm instruments, scarves & hand puppets.
  • Friday, June 18th 10:30 am Ebenezers Coffeehouse 201 F St. NE Washington DC 20002  202-558-6900 Price: $5 per child Great new Capitol Hill venue – with an awesome downstairs music space – check it out!
  • Thursday, June 24th 10:30 am  Jammin’ Java 227 Maple Ave. E. Vienna VA 22180 703-255-1566 Price: $5 per person over age 1. Lively music participation with rhythm instruments, hand puppets & scarves.
  • Wednesday, June 30th 11-11:45am Alexandria Library-Barrett Branch 717 Queen St.Alexandria VA Price: Free!
  • Thursday, July 1st 10:30 am Jammin’ Java Vienna VA  Price: $5 per person over age 1.
  • Sunday, July 4th 4-5:30pm Sherando Park 120 Park Drive Stephens City VA 22655  Price: Free!  Fourth of July Celebration!
  • Monday, July 26th  10am and 11am Alexandria Library-Duncan Branch 2501 Commonwealth Ave. Alexandria VA  
  • Tuesday, August 3rd 4-4:30 & 4:30-5pm Alexandria Public Library, Burke Branch 4701 Seminary Road Alexandria VA 22304 703-519-6000 Price: Free!
  • Wednesday, August 4th 10 am Alexandria Library, Beatley Central Branch Wolfin’ Down Books! 5005 Duke Street Alexandria VA 22304 Price: Free
  • Friday, August 6th 10:30-11am Cabin John Mall 11325 Seven Locks Rd. Potomac MD 20854  Price: Free! Cabin John Mall-Kids Club

Arts in the Parks Free Summer Concert Series – Saturday Children’s series 10:00am  Free children’s entertainment series concerts 10am on Saturdays in Fairfax County Parks including Ellanor C. Lawrence, Burke Lake, Lake Fairfax and Mason District.  Programs are cancelled in case of rain, so call the number for the park to check if weather is iffy.  See http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances/downloads/09ArtsintheParksWeb.pdf for details.         

Burke Lake Park Amphitheater  703-323-6601  7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Station, VA 22039         

E.C. Lawrence Park Amphitheater  703-631-0013  5040 Walney Road, Chantilly, VA 20151         

Frying Pan Farm Park 703-437-9101  2709 West Ox Road, Herndon, VA        

Lake Fairfax Park Amphitheater  703-471-5414  1400 Lake Fairfax Park, Reston, VA 20190         

Mason District Park Amphitheater  703-941-1730  6621 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA 22003         

Hunter Mill Melodies At Frying Pan Park  Free concert series (2 series)  Frying Pan Farm Park 2709 West Ox Road, Herndon, VA  Rain Cancellations: For last minute performance cancellations due to inclement weather, call 703-324-SHOW (7469) one hour prior to the program start time.      

  • Wednesday Mornings Children’s Series 10am – 11am at Visitor’s Center (the building on the far side of the farm, past the cow pasture)
    • June 9  The Fairfax Symphony Orchestra’s OTO Brass Quintet (Music)  
    • June 16  The GoodLife Theatre (Puppets)  
    • June 23  The Fairfax Symphony Orchestra’s OTO Percussion Duo (Music)
    • July 7  Bill Wellington (Songs)  
    • July 14  The Fairfax Symphony Orchestra’s OTO Woodwind Quartet (Music)  
    • July 21  Blue Sky Puppet Theatre (Puppets)  
    • July 28  DinoRock Productions (Puppets)
    •  August 4  The Great Zucchini (Comedy/Magic)  
    • August 11  The Fairfax Symphony Orchestra’s OTO String Quartet (Music)  
    • August 18  Pirate Jack (Songs) 
  • Thursday Evenings Series 7:30-8:30pm  Kidwell Farm will be open until 9pm on Thursday evenings this summer.  Visit the animals, enjoy a wagon ride ($3) or shop in the country store (open until 8pm).
    •  June 3  Daryl Davis (Swing)
    •  June 10  Luke Brindley (Roots/Rock)
    •  June 17  MAHALA’S Township Jive (Township Jive)
    •  June 24  Sir Alan and the Calypso Ponzi Schemers (Calypso)
    •  July 1  Swing Shift (Swing)
    •  July 8  Company Store (Old-time fiddling & country humor)
    •  July 15  The Fairfax Symphony Orchestra’s Dixieland Band (Dixieland)
    •  July 22  Steep Canyon Rangers (Bluegrass)
    •  July 29  Alexandria Kleztet (Klezmer)
    •  August 5  The United States Navy Band “Cruisers” (Pop/Rock)
    • August12  Elvis Tribute Band (Jed Duvall Band)
    • August 19  Korean Cultural Heritage Night (Korean Dance & Music)
    • August 26  The Hall Monitors (Rhythm & Blues)

Fairfax Corner Little Tots Concerts - Every other Wednesday of the month at 10:30am.  Free children’s entertainment! All shows held in the Fountain Plaza.  Cancelled in the event of inclement weather.   For More Information, please call (703) 227-0894 or visit www.FairfaxCorner.com 4245 Summit Corner Dr, Fairfax, VA  Note:  They are selling Little Tot Loyalty Program kits for $5 (part of which goes to the Children’s Cancer Foundation) which includes a red hat, a pair of sunglasses and a membership card.  This program entitles you to many offers and discounts throughout Fairfax orner that are available only to members who present their Little Tots membership materials.   \         

Shows begin at 10:30am         

  • June 2 The Great Zucchini
  • June 16  Katie 4 Kids
  • June 30  Peter McCory and the One Man Band for Kids
  • July 15 Mad Science: The ABC’s of Science
  • July 28 Blue Sky Puppets: RUFUS
  • Aug 11 Animal Ambassadors: American Wildlife
  • Aug 25 Kidsinger Jim’s POSTIVE-ly Fun Rock Concert
     
  • 2010 LITTLE TOTS CLUB SPECIALS! These offers are only valid to those members presenting the Little Tots Club Card, Little Tots hat or sunglasses!
    • Ben & Jerry’s Buy one smoothie or shake, get one FREE! FREE topping on a Kid’s Cup or Cone.
    • California Pizza Kitchen FREE Kid’s Meal with a $10 purchase. Valid on Little Tots Wednesdays Only.
    • Cupcakes Actually 15% off your purchase. Cannot be combined with any other offer.
    • The Little Gym Little Tots Club members receive ALL of the following: *50% off Membership Fee *$20 off a Birthday Party *Buy 4 Days of Camp, Get one Free  Expires 9/30/10. Cannot be combined with any other offer.

Fairfax Corner Summer Concert Series  – 6-8:30 pm. Nighttime fun for the family!  Saturdays, June 19 – August 28.  Cancelled in the event of inclement weather. For More Information, please call (703) 227-0894 or visit www.FairfaxCorner.com 4245 Summit Corner Dr, Fairfax, VA         

  • June 19  The Method
  • June 26  Wicked Rosie
  • July 3 Euphonism
  • July 10  Ivy Rose
  • July 17  Second Wind
  • July 24  Bad Hair Day
  • July 31  Ska Face
  • August 7 Naked Blue
  • August 14 Powerful Quiet Fire Soul Show
  • August 21  Merchants of Cool
  • August 28  International Children’s Festival Preview Event

Market Fun Days • Farmer’s Market Children’s Series Performances 10:30-11:15am on Thursdays beginning July 8  Free and open to the public, children-friendly peformers.  In front of the Visitor Center, right next to Old Town Hall in Herndon – 777 Lynn Street.          

  • July 8 10:30-11:15am Mutts Gone Nuts  A mess of mischievous mutts present a comical blend of circus skills and incredible dog feats.
  • July 15 10:30-11:15am Professor Snape Hosts Show Us Your Magic  Audience participation for budding magicians. Bring your best magic trick and perform it for our audience and Professor Snape and he’ll show you some of his tricks as well!
  • July 22 10:30-11:15am Spinny Johnson - Spinny on the Ball Join us with this rock star of a basketball performer for some fun!
  • July 29 10:30-11:15am Paul Hadfield Variety act and all around very Funny Guy!
  • August 5 10:30-11:15am Nick Newlin – Nicolo the Jester Variety Show with Nicolo the Jester!
  • August 12 10:30-11:15am Sing Along with Tim Beasly aka Neil Diamond  Join this multi-talented performer as he sings all your Neil Diamond Favorites.

Music Under the Stars Free to the public •• 77:30–9:00pm • Herndon Town Green 777 Lynn Street Check this site for future updates about the performers: http://www.herndon-va.gov/Content/Parks_rec/Performing_Arts/Music_Under_the_Stars/default.aspx         

Friday Night Live! FNL! is a FREE outdoor concert series on the Town Green in Herndon. Hear great bands and enjoy summer at the 16th Season of FNL!  6:30 – 10:30pm  777 Lynn Street, Herndon Event hotline: (703) 481-6133 http://018c41a.netsolhost.com/joomla1/  Call for weather, schedule and other updates.  Not child-specific, but family-friendly.         

  • June 11th Drop Dead Sexy
  • June 18th Dr FU + Backseat Betties
  • June 25th Kristen & the Noise
  • July 2nd Hyjinx + The Shields Brothers
  • July 9th JunkFood + The Cheaters
  • July 16th Love Seed Mama Jump
  • July 23rd The Reagan Years
  • July 30th Burnt Sienna
  • August 6th Gonzo’s Nose
  • August 13th B2B
  • August 20th The Benjamins
  • August 27th Lost in Paris

Children’s Shows at Lake Anne Village Center. 11am – 11:30am. 1609 Washington Plaza, Reston. late June through August 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 FREE For Children’s Shows information call: MSE Productions at (703) 620-5554  Note:  I’m leaving this information in as the web site indicates this program is continuing, but there is no schedule available, so I’m not certain the times will be the same as last year.  I haven’t had a chance to call to check on the performances.            

Reston Concerts on the Town – Saturdays 7:30 – 10pm rain or shine Reston Town Center Pavilion, Reston Virginia Call 703-912-4062 for further concert information.  Bring your lawn chairs!        

  • June 5 STOMPIN’ AT THE SAVOY Radio King Orchestra swing, big band jazz  
  • June 12 WORLDBEAT JAM Entrain island rhythms, funk, blues, ska 
  • June 19 NEW ORLEANS PORCH PARTY C.J. Chenier & the Red Hot Louisiana Band zydeco, high-energy blues **Taste of Reston 
  • June  26* BEST OF BRAZILIAN JAZZ Chuck Redd Maucha Adnet, Duduka Da Fonseca, & Robert Redd *concert format: no dance floor 
  • July 3 SWINGIN’ ON THE TOWN Upper East Side Big Band swing, big band jazz 
  • July 10 Reston Festival – bands tba 
  • July 17 CARIBBEAN SPICE Jambulay reggae, calypso, Afro-beat 
  • July 24 KICK UP YOUR HEELS Solas world-class Irish music 
  • July 31 LATIN FUSION Incendio Spanish guitar, Afro-Cuban & more 
  • August 7 A SWINGIN’ GREAT TIME Big Joe & the Dynaflows New Orleans swing, rhythm & blues 
  • August 14 DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY Johnny White & the Elite Band Motown 
  • August 21* ALL THAT JAZZ Airmen of Note U.S. Air Force jazz band *concert format: no dance floor 
  • August 28 STROLL DOWN PENNY LANE Hard Day’s Night Beatles tribute  

Loudoun Summer Musicfest  You must buy tickets to these concerts although tickets are available at the door.  For some seating sections, children under the age of 10 are free, but not for all sections — see the web site for details.   Gates open at 5pm, showtimes are at 6pm.  Concerts are held at Belmont Country Club 19661 Belmont Manor Lane, Ashburn, VA 20147.   http://www.loudounsummermusicfest.com/     
  • Saturday June 12 The Machine & Zoso
  • Sunday June 27 Blues Traveler and Carbon Leaf
  • Sunday July 11 Travis Tritt
  • Saturday August 21 Original Wailers (new date)

 And If That’s Not Enough…..         

 There are several more concert programs, not child-specific, but family friendly, listed here:  http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances/         

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