Concerts and Performances 2011

Arts in the Parks Free Summer Concert Series –
Saturdays 10:00 AM

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.  JavaMom says: Come early as people parking and seats fill up fast.  Consider bringing towels or blankets to soften up hard amphitheater seats as well as to “reserve” space in case you need to get up or if you decide to sit on the grass instead.  Bring plenty of water for everyone and consider some snacks.  Great for all ages, even babies as it is a free and terrific way to teach even the youngest ones how to be audience members and it is okay to get up and walk away if you need to.  My kids have been going to these concerts since their very first summers!

Location:  Burke Lake Park Amphitheater 7115 Ox Road, Fairfax Station, VA 22039 703-323-6601

  • 6/11/2011 10:00 AM Pirate Jack 
  • 6/18/2011 10:00 AM The Fairfax Symphony Orchestra’s OTO Woodwind Quintet 
  • 6/25/2011 10:00 AM Ryan Buckle & Friends Science you can sing to with awesome experiments.
  • 7/9/2011 10:00 AM The Fairfax Symphony Orchestra’s OTO String Quartet 
  • 7/16/2011 10:00 AM Blue Sky Puppet Theater 
  • 7/23/2011 10:00 AM DinoRock This DinoRock musical fossil fantasy opens in the bedroom of a little boy named Nelson: “I saw that scary movie about dinosaurs and now I have nightmares.” Nelson is afraid to go to sleep, but with the encouragement of the Dream Weavers (Ingrid Crepeau, Michele Valeri and Matt Holsen) he does.
  • 7/30/2011 10:00 AM The GoodLife Theater 
  • 8/6/2011 10:00 AM The Fairfax Symphony Orchestra’s OTO Percussion Duo “OTO Percussion Duo” is the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra’s introduction to the percussion instruments that are the underpinning for the orchestra’s music.  Drums, the xylophone and other instruments lead children on a journey through “Percussion Around the World.”  With music ranging from Mozart to Ragtime, the Percussion Duo demonstrates how percussion forms the rhythmic foundation of the orchestra
  • 8/13/2011 10:00 AM The Great Zucchini 
  • 8/20/2011 10:00 AM The Fairfax Symphony Orchestra’s OTO Brass Quintet “OTO Brass Quintet” is the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra’s introduction to the family of brass instruments.  Children are encouraged to participate and join the ensemble on a musical journey around the world.

 Location: E.C. Lawrence Park Amphitheater 5040 Walney Road, Chantilly, VA 20151 

  •  6/11/2011 10:00 AM The Fairfax Symphony Orchestra’s OTO String Quartet 
  • 6/18/2011 10:00 AM Rocknoceros 
  • 6/25/2011 10:00 AM The Fairfax Symphony Orchestra’s OTO Woodwind Quintet 
  • 7/9/2011 10:00 AM Ryan Buckle & Friends Science you can sing to with awesome experiments.
  • 7/16/2011 10:00 AM The Fairfax Symphony Orchestra’s OTO Brass Quintet “OTO Brass Quintet” is the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra’s introduction to the family of brass instruments.  Children are encouraged to participate and join the ensemble on a musical journey around the world.
  • 7/23/2011 10:00 AM The GoodLife Theater 
  • 7/30/2011 10:00 AM The Great Zucchini 
  • 8/6/2011 10:00 AM DinoRock This DinoRock musical fossil fantasy opens in the bedroom of a little boy named Nelson: “I saw that scary movie about dinosaurs and now I have nightmares.” Nelson is afraid to go to sleep, but with the encouragement of the Dream Weavers (Ingrid Crepeau, Michele Valeri and Matt Holsen) he does.
  • 8/13/2011 10:00 AM The Fairfax Symphony Orchestra’s OTO Percussion Duo “OTO Percussion Duo” is the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra’s introduction to the percussion instruments that are the underpinning for the orchestra’s music.  Drums, the xylophone and other instruments lead children on a journey through “Percussion Around the World.”  With music ranging from Mozart to Ragtime, the Percussion Duo demonstrates how percussion forms the rhythmic foundation of the orchestra
  • 8/20/2011 10:00 AM Blue Sky Puppet Theater 

Location:  Frying Pan Farm Park 2709 West Ox Road, Herndon, VA 20171 

  • 6/8/2011 10:00 AM The Fairfax Symphony Orchestra’s OTO Brass Quintet “OTO Brass Quintet” is the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra’s introduction to the family of brass instruments.  Children are encouraged to participate and join the ensemble on a musical journey around the world.
  • 6/15/2011 10:00 AM The GoodLife Theater 
  • 6/22/2011 10:00 AM The Fairfax Symphony Orchestra’s OTO Percussion Duo “OTO Percussion Duo” is the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra’s introduction to the percussion instruments that are the underpinning for the orchestra’s music.  Drums, the xylophone and other instruments lead children on a journey through “Percussion Around the World.”  With music ranging from Mozart to Ragtime, the Percussion Duo demonstrates how percussion forms the rhythmic foundation of the orchestra
  • 7/6/2011 10:00 AM DinoRock This DinoRock musical fossil fantasy opens in the bedroom of a little boy named Nelson: “I saw that scary movie about dinosaurs and now I have nightmares.” Nelson is afraid to go to sleep, but with the encouragement of the Dream Weavers (Ingrid Crepeau, Michele Valeri and Matt Holsen) he does.
  • 7/13/2011 10:00 AM The Fairfax Symphony Orchestra’s OTO Woodwind Quintet 
  • 7/20/2011 10:00 AM Rocknoceros 
  • 7/27/2011 10:00 AM Ryan Buckle & Friends Science you can sing to with awesome experiments.
  • 8/3/2011 10:00 AM The Fairfax Symphony Orchestra’s OTO String Quartet 
  • 8/10/2011 10:00 AM Blue Sky Puppet Theater 
  • 8/17/2011 10:00 AM The Great Zucchini 

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

  • 6/11/2011 10:00 AM Ryan Buckle & Friends Science you can sing to with awesome experiments.
  • 6/18/2011 10:00 AM The Fairfax Symphony Orchestra’s OTO String Quartet 
  • 6/25/2011 10:00 AM Rocknoceros 
  • 7/9/2011 10:00 AM The Fairfax Symphony Orchestra’s OTO Woodwind Quintet 
  • 7/16/2011 10:00 AM The Great Zucchini 
  • 7/23/2011 10:00 AM Blue Sky Puppet Theater 
  • 7/30/2011 10:00 AM DinoRock This DinoRock musical fossil fantasy opens in the bedroom of a little boy named Nelson: “I saw that scary movie about dinosaurs and now I have nightmares.” Nelson is afraid to go to sleep, but with the encouragement of the Dream Weavers (Ingrid Crepeau, Michele Valeri and Matt Holsen) he does.
  • 8/6/2011 10:00 AM The Fairfax Symphony Orchestra’s OTO Brass Quintet “OTO Brass Quintet” is the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra’s introduction to the family of brass instruments.  Children are encouraged to participate and join the ensemble on a musical journey around the world.
  • 8/13/2011 10:00 AM The GoodLife Theater 
  • 8/20/2011 10:00 AM The Fairfax Symphony Orchestra’s OTO Percussion Duo “OTO Percussion Duo” is the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra’s introduction to the percussion instruments that are the underpinning for the orchestra’s music.  Drums, the xylophone and other instruments lead children on a journey through “Percussion Around the World.”  With music ranging from Mozart to Ragtime, the Percussion Duo demonstrates how percussion forms the rhythmic foundation of the orchestra

Location: Mason District Park Amphitheater 6621 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA 22033 703-941-1730

  • 6/11/2011 10:00 AM The Fairfax Symphony Orchestra’s OTO Woodwind Quintet 
  • 6/18/2011 10:00 AM Ryan Buckle & Friends Science you can sing to with awesome experiments.
  • 6/25/2011 10:00 AM The Fairfax Symphony Orchestra’s OTO String Quartet 
  • 7/9/2011 10:00 AM Rocknoceros 
  • 7/16/2011 10:00 AM The Fairfax Symphony Orchestra’s OTO Percussion Duo “OTO Percussion Duo” is the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra’s introduction to the percussion instruments that are the underpinning for the orchestra’s music.  Drums, the xylophone and other instruments lead children on a journey through “Percussion Around the World.”  With music ranging from Mozart to Ragtime, the Percussion Duo demonstrates how percussion forms the rhythmic foundation of the orchestra
  • 7/23/2011 10:00 AM The Great Zucchini 
  • 7/30/2011 10:00 AM Blue Sky Puppet Theater 
  • 8/6/2011 10:00 AM The GoodLife Theater 
  • 8/13/2011 10:00 AM The Fairfax Symphony Orchestra’s OTO Brass Quintet “OTO Brass Quintet” is the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra’s introduction to the family of brass instruments.  Children are encouraged to participate and join the ensemble on a musical journey around the world.
  • 8/20/2011 10:00 AM DinoRock This DinoRock musical fossil fantasy opens in the bedroom of a little boy named Nelson: “I saw that scary movie about dinosaurs and now I have nightmares.” Nelson is afraid to go to sleep, but with the encouragement of the Dream Weavers (Ingrid Crepeau, Michele Valeri and Matt Holsen) he does.

Braddock Nights

Free concert in the park — acts vary by the week and by the park.  Call 703-324-SHOW (7469) to check for cancellations if there is threat of bad weather.  Parks are not lighted, bring a flashlight for safe exit. Ages: All Cost: Free  

6/3/2011 7:30 PM The Roustabouts The Roustabouts have been delighting crowds in the Nation’s Capital with a sound that offers a fresh perspective on the blues.  Starting with a range of back-porch traditional to front-stoop contemporary blues, adding in some hard-drivin’ rock, mixing with a little jump-jivin’ swing, and beating until well blended with soul-thrivin’ funk, they continue to push the envelope with a unique repertoire and fiddle-infused sound.  Experimenting with songs that are not traditionally viewed as the blues, but with music and lyrics that tell a deeper story, The Roustabouts keep audiences on their toes and make their performances fun and exciting. Lake Accotink Park 7500 Accotink Park Road,, Springfield, VA 22152 703-324-7469 Ages: All Cost: Free

6/3/2011 7:30 PM Natty Beaux Jump blues. Royal Lake Park 5344 Greenborough Drive, Fairfax, VA 22032 Ages: All Cost: Free

6/5/2011 12:00 AM The U.S. Army Band Downrange Rock music and movie Ossian Hall Park 7900 Heritage Drive and Four Year Run, Annandale, VA 22003  Ages: All Cost: Free

6/10/2011 7:30 PM City of Fairfax Concert Band Recognized locally and nationally for their rich timbres, vibrant rhythms and exceptional interpretation of standard concert and show classics, the City of Fairfax Band is a symphonic concert band with a strong community focus. The more than 150 musicians in the Association volunteer their time to provide affordable musical entertainment for the whole family to more than 100,000 individuals in metropolitan Washington, D.C. communities annually. Lake Accotink Park 7500 Accotink Park Road,, Springfield, VA 22152 703-324-7469 Ages: All Cost: Free

6/10/2011 7:30 PM Andrew McKnight & Beyond Borders Folk music. Royal Lake Park 5344 Greenborough Drive, Fairfax, VA 22032 Ages: All Cost: Free

6/12/2011 12:00 AM Mongolian Cultural Heritage Night Mongolian dance, music and movie Ossian Hall Park 7900 Heritage Drive and Four Year Run, Annandale, VA 22003  Ages: All Cost: Free

6/17/2011 7:30 PM The United States Army Band Blues Jazz Ensemble  Lake Accotink Park 7500 Accotink Park Road,, Springfield, VA 22152 703-324-7469 Ages: All Cost: Free

6/17/2011 7:30 PM Elvis Tribute Band, Jed Duvall  Royal Lake Park 5344 Greenborough Drive, Fairfax, VA 22032  Ages: All Cost: Free

6/19/2011 12:00 AM Japanese Cultural Heritage Night Japanese dance, music and movie Ossian Hall Park 7900 Heritage Drive and Four Year Run, Annandale, VA 22003  Ages: All Cost: Free

6/24/2011 7:30 PM MAHALA Township Jive music. Lake Accotink Park 7500 Accotink Park Road,, Springfield, VA 22152 703-324-7469 Ages: All Cost: Free

6/24/2011 7:30 PM Mariachi Los Amigos Mariachi Los Amigos, founded in 1979, is the Washington DC area’s longest existing mariachi ensemble.  As its name implies, it was formed by a group of friends who shared a passion for the lively, extraverted sound of the mariachi and for the wide range of music that it plays. Royal Lake Park 5344 Greenborough Drive, Fairfax, VA 22032  Ages: All Cost: Free

6/26/2011 12:00 AM Bolivian Cultural Heritage Night Bolivian dance, music and movie Ossian Hall Park 7900 Heritage Drive and Four Year Run, Annandale, VA 22003  Ages: All Cost: Free

7/1/2011 7:30 PM Billy Woodward & The Senders or Hangover Royale (flyer and website have conflicting info)  Lake Accotink Park 7500 Accotink Park Road,, Springfield, VA 22152 703-324-7469 Ages: All Cost: Free

7/1/2011 7:30 PM Hangover Royale or Billy Woodward and the Senders — flyer and web site conflict — one will be at Lake Accotink and one will be at Royal Lake Park. Either band is rockabilly. Royal Lake Park 5344 Greenborough Drive, Fairfax, VA 22032  Ages: All Cost: Free

7/3/2011 12:00 AM Nepalese Cultural Heritage Night Nepalese dance, music and movie Ossian Hall Park 7900 Heritage Drive and Four Year Run, Annandale, VA 22003  Ages: All Cost: Free

7/8/2011 7:30 PM The Taters The Taters play eclectic roots-pop, a mix of roots-rock, power-pop, country, & Americana, a sound that’s been compared favorably to the Everly Brothers, Roy Orbison, The Beatles, The Mavericks and Nick Lowe. CD Baby describes it as “Country roots-pop, dashed with the genius songwriting of 60′s & 70′s power-pop, like a curious, accidental mix of the Mavericks, the Everly Brothers, Roy Orbison and the Beatles”. Lake Accotink Park 7500 Accotink Park Road,, Springfield, VA 22152 703-324-7469 Ages: All Cost: Free

7/8/2011 7:30 PM Janine Wilson Band Roots/Rock. Royal Lake Park 5344 Greenborough Drive, Fairfax, VA 22032  Ages: All Cost: Free

7/10/2011 12:00 AM Indonesian Cultural Heritage Night Indonesian dance, music and movie Ossian Hall Park 7900 Heritage Drive and Four Year Run, Annandale, VA 22003  Ages: All Cost: Free

7/15/2011 7:30 PM Night Music Vintage rock. Lake Accotink Park 7500 Accotink Park Road,, Springfield, VA 22152 703-324-7469 Ages: All Cost: Free

7/15/2011 7:30 PM The Damnwells Roots/blues. Royal Lake Park 5344 Greenborough Drive, Fairfax, VA 22032  Ages: All Cost: Free

7/17/2011 12:00 AM Taiwanese Cultural Heritage Night Taiwanese dance, music and movie Ossian Hall Park 7900 Heritage Drive and Four Year Run, Annandale, VA 22003  Ages: All Cost: Free

7/22/2011 7:30 PM Celtic Marc The group name draws from the Irish word “marc” meaning a sign or an impression, besides it being the letters of the founding band members’ first names. Lake Accotink Park 7500 Accotink Park Road,, Springfield, VA 22152 703-324-7469 Ages: All Cost: Free 1  

7/22/2011 7:30 PM Cathy Ponton King Blues. Royal Lake Park 5344 Greenborough Drive, Fairfax, VA 22032  Ages: All Cost: Free

7/24/2011 12:00 AM Chinese Cultural Heritage Night Chinese dance, music and movie Ossian Hall Park 7900 Heritage Drive and Four Year Run, Annandale, VA 22003  Ages: All Cost: Free

7/29/2011 7:30 PM Billy Coulter Roots/Rock. Lake Accotink Park 7500 Accotink Park Road,, Springfield, VA 22152 703-324-7469 Ages: All Cost: Free

7/29/2011 7:30 PM Washington Toho Koto Society Japenese band. Royal Lake Park 5344 Greenborough Drive, Fairfax, VA 22032  Ages: All Cost: Free

7/31/2011 12:00 AM Irish Cultural Heritage Night Irish dance, music and movie Ossian Hall Park 7900 Heritage Drive and Four Year Run, Annandale, VA 22003  Ages: All Cost: Free

8/5/2011 7:30 PM The Fairfax Symphony Orchestra’s Brass Quintet “OTO Brass Quintet” is the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra’s introduction to the family of brass instruments.  Children are encouraged to participate and join the ensemble on a musical journey around the world. Lake Accotink Park 7500 Accotink Park Road,, Springfield, VA 22152 703-324-7469 Ages: All Cost: Free

8/5/2011 7:30 PM Trio Caliente Since 2003, Trio Caliente’s inimitable blend of Flamenco, Pop, and Brazilian Jazz has been enjoyed by political luminaries stateside and abroad; notable Fortune 500 companies; and venerated international organizations, festivals, and concert venues around the world. Royal Lake Park 7900 Heritage Drive and Four Year Run, Annandale, VA 22003  Ages: All Cost: Free

8/7/2011 12:00 AM Peruvian Cultural Heritage Night Peruvian dance, music and movie Ossian Hall Park 7900 Heritage Drive and Four Year Run, Annandale, VA 22003  Ages: All Cost: Free

8/12/2011 7:30 PM The United States Navy Band Commodores The Navy’s premier jazz ensemble, the Commodores, presents the finest in America’s truly original music. A specialty unit of the United States Navy Band in Washington, D.C., the group features 18 of the Navy’s top jazz and “big band” musicians. Under the leadership of Chief Musician Philip M. Burlin, the Commodores combine the best of jazz and popular music. Lake Accotink Park 7500 Accotink Park Road,, Springfield, VA 22152 703-324-7469 Ages: All Cost: Free

8/12/2011 7:30 PM The Capital Focus Jazz Band  Royal Lake Park 5344 Greenborough Drive, Fairfax, VA 22032  Ages: All Cost: Free

8/14/2011 12:00 AM Korean Cultural Heritage Night Korean dance, music and movie Ossian Hall Park 7900 Heritage Drive and Four Year Run, Annandale, VA 22003  Ages: All Cost: Free

8/19/2011 7:30 PM Annapolis Bluegrass Coalition  Lake Accotink Park 7500 Accotink Park Road,, Springfield, VA 22152 703-324-7469 Ages: All Cost: Free

8/19/2011 7:30 PM Andrew Acosta String Band Folk/bluegrass. Royal Lake Park 5344 Greenborough Drive, Fairfax, VA 22032  Ages: All Cost: Free

8/21/2011 12:00 AM Russian Cultural Heritage Night Russian dance, music and movie Ossian Hall Park 7900 Heritage Drive and Four Year Run, Annandale, VA 22003  Ages: All Cost: Free

8/26/2011 7:30 PM City of Fairfax Band Alte Kameraden German Band  Lake Accotink Park 7500 Accotink Park Road,, Springfield, VA 22152 703-324-7469 Ages: All Cost: Free

8/26/2011 7:30 PM No Second Troy Indie/pop/rock. Royal Lake Park 5344 Greenborough Drive, Fairfax, VA 22032  Ages: All Cost: Free

8/28/2011 12:00 AM Vietnamese Cultural Heritage Night Vietnamese dance, music and movie Ossian Hall Park 7900 Heritage Drive and Four Year Run, Annandale, VA 22003  Ages: All Cost: Free

Fairfax Corner Little Tots

Every other Wednesday at Fairfax Corner is all about the little tots! Bring the kids and enjoy kid-friendly programming on the Plaza Stage! A NEW act every week!  Fairfax Corner 4100 Monument Corner Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030  Ages: not specified Cost: Free! 

  • 6/15/2011 12:00 AM John Henry England! 
  • 6/29/2011 12:00 AM Blue Sky Puppets! 
  • 7/13/2011 12:00 AM Wildlife Ambassadors! 
  • 7/27/2011 12:00 AM Oh Susanna! 
  • 8/10/2011 12:00 AM Mad Science! JavaMom says:  My kids LOVE Mad Science — science experiments that are simple yet have a “wow” factor!
  • 8/24/2011 12:00 AM Reptiles Alive! 

 

Fairfax Corner Summer Concert

Every Saturday join Fairfax Corner for a fabulous night of live music! Each week you’ll see a new band. Bring your chairs and blankets and enjoy the music under the night stars!  Fairfax Corner 4100 Monument Corner Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030  Ages: not specified Cost: Free!

  • 6/18/2011 6:50:00 PM Against Grace 
  • 6/25/2011 6:50:00 PM The Merchants of Cool 
  • 7/2/2011 6:50:00 PM Ivy Rose 
  • 7/9/2011 6:50:00 PM Spivey’s Corner 
  • 7/16/2011 6:50:00 PM Second Wind 
  • 7/23/2011 6:50:00 PM The Resistance 
  • 7/30/2011 6:50:00 PM Naked Blue 
  • 8/6/2011 6:50:00 PM Hanging with Stogie 
  • 8/13/2011 6:50:00 PM Bicycle Thieves 
  • 8/20/2011 6:50:00 PM Swingin Swamis 
  • 8/27/2011 6:50:00 PM A+ Dropouts 

Farmer’s Market Fun Days

Free children’s performances at the Herndon Town Green – 777 Lynn Street, Herndon, VA   Ages: All Cost: Free

  • 7/7/2011 10:30 AM The Shazam Magic Show A witty, magical, interactive show that parents and kids will enjoy together!
  • 7/14/2011 10:30 AM Ryan Buckle & Friends Science you can sing to with awesome experiments.
  • 7/21/2011 10:30 AM Spinny on the Ball Join us with this rock star of a basketball performer for some fun!
  • 7/28/2011 10:30 AM Nicolo the Jester Variety show.
  • 8/4/2011 10:30 AM The Unicycle Lady Show A one-woman wheelie, witty, wacky, suitcase show with her dog Enzo!
  • 8/11/2011 10:30 AM The Funny Magic Dude Show Comedy magic show full of audience participation and mad skills.

Filene Center Performances:

7/8/2011 8:30 PM NSO: – Play!  A Video Game Symphony Award-winning music from Super Mario Brothers, World of Warcraft, FINAL FANTASY®, the Legend of Zelda, Halo, Battlefield 1942, and many more. Outstanding visuals on huge screens in-house and on the lawn highlight memorable moments from these blockbuster video games. Filene Center at Wolf Trap National Park for Performing Arts 1551 Wolf Trap Road, Vienna, VA 22182  Ages: N/A Cost: $20 – 52 see site for details

8/4/2011 8:30 PM NSO – Disney in Concert The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, Pirates of the Caribbean, The Lion King, and more come to life with video clips and songs from your favorite Disney movies on giant screens in-house and on the lawn. Filene Center at Wolf Trap National Park for Performing Arts 1551 Wolf Trap Road, Vienna, VA 22182  Ages: N/A Cost: $20 – 52 see site for details

Friday Night Live!

Free outdoor concerts.  No pets allowed.  Rarely cancelled due to weather forecasts, only actual rain — see website, Twitter feed and Facebook page for weather cancellations.  See web site for list of rules.  No alcohol may be brought in, but alcohol is sold on site. Herndon Town Green 777 Lynn Street, Herndon, VA   Ages: All – be aware alcohol is sold on site Cost: Free!

  • 6/10/2011 6:30 PM Kristen & the Noise Kristen & the Noise has established itself as one of the most sought-after summertime Shore bands in the region. This female-fronted powerhouse plays today’s and yesterday’s best covers and party tunes.
  • 6/17/2011 6:30 PM Burnt Sienna The band known for covering a wide variety of genres, such as modern and classic rock, ’80s, and dance/party tunes. It is a Dewey Beach/DC favorite.
  • 6/24/2011 6:30 PM 2U (U2 Tribute) + Rise & Fall 2U – The U2 Tribute Band & THE world’s second best U2 band – this is a full-time occupation for all of 2U’s band members.
  • 7/1/2011 6:30 PM HyJinx HYJINX is a 6 member group out of DE/MD. They rock-n- roll up and down the east coast from NYC to the Florida Keys.
  • 7/8/2011 6:30 PM Drop Dead Sexy Often imitated but never duplicated, Drop Dead Sexy has been entertaining audiences up and down the East Coast with their over-the-top stage show and their creative and extensive song repertoire. They have established themselves as THE premier party band with their plethora of stage props – Drop Dead Sexy uses anything and everything they can get their hands on to ensure that a long-lasting and memorable experience is had by all. In any particular set at a Drop Dead Sexy show, you can hear songs from Abba to Journey to Queen to Twisted Sister.
  • 7/15/2011 6:30 PM Love Seed Mama Jump Love Seed Mama Jump is a six-piece rock band from Dewey Beach, Delaware. Their music is described as guitar-driven pop rock — a blend of modern beats and melodic hooks delivered with powerful, impassioned vocals.
  • 7/22/2011 6:30 PM B2B (Jimmy Buffett Tribute) + South Bay B2B is a Jimmy Buffett Tribute band located in Richmond, Virginia. Most of the band members are also long standing members of the Parrot Head Club of Richmond. B2B’s main musical inspiration, of course, is Jimmy Buffett, but they also play a wide variety of music that ranges from The Beatles to Kenny Chesney. With B2B, you will find yourself “wasting away in Margaritaville”..
  • 7/29/2011 6:30 PM Lloyd Dobler Effect The Lloyd Dobler Effect (LDE) has been around for more than 8 years, having toured over forty states and thirteen countries. The band has an impressive list of accomplishments including headlining multiple international Armed Forces Entertainment tours. LDE’s multi-layered and upbeat music showcases their universal appeal to both modern rock lovers and culturally diverse audiences. The new single “Meet Me In London”, which is the title cut from their latest album, highlights the group’s debut onto the mainstream music scene.
  • 8/5/2011 6:30 PM Laura Lea & Tripp Fabulous Tripp Fabulous is a hard-hitting, female-fronted Cover/Original band based out of Philadelphia with an excellent range of various songs working together to master and create great tunes to dance, sing along or just rock out to – Tripp Fabulous is all the party you can handle!
  • 8/12/2011 6:30 PM Dr FU + Herr Metal (80′s hair band tribute) Dr. FU is a dynamic rock cover band known for its energetic stage shows and high-octane-rock versions of hits from the 80′s through today. Herr Metal is a full-costume 80′s hair rock tribute act playing your favorites from Poison to Guns N Roses.
  • 8/19/2011 6:30 PM The Benjamins Performing over 200 shows and events per year, The Benjamins’ high-energy act cover songs from every genre and every era, with a specific focus on the most current and popular songs out today.
  • 8/26/2011 6:30 PM Gonzo’s Nose As Gonzo’s Nose likes to say, they’ve been playing other people’s music since 1996. Gonzo’s is a dedicated party/cover band with a monster set list of almost 250 songs – they pick high-energy songs, spanning three decades and many genres

Hunter Mill Melodies

Outdoor concert — bring a picnic! Frying Pan Farm Park – Kidwell Farm 2709 West Ox Road, Herndon, VA 20171  Ages: All Cost: Free  

  • 6/2/2011 7:30 PM The Company Store Old time fiddling and country humor.
  • 6/9/2011 7:30 PM Concerts The Annandale Brass Ensemble Light classical and popular songs. 
  • 6/16/2011 7:30 PM Cravin’ Dogs Rock. 
  • 6/23/2011 7:30 PM The United States Navy Band Cruisers  
  • 6/30/2011 7:30 PM Scythian Irish music. 
  • 7/7/2011 7:30 PM The United States Army Band Blues Jazz Ensemble  
  • 7/14/2011 7:30 PM Slightly Something Acoustic/pop. 
  • 7/21/2011 7:30 PM Bill Emerson & Sweet Dixie Traditional bluegrass. 
  • 7/28/2011 7:30 PM Bill Kirchen & Too Much Fun Rockabilly. 
  • 8/4/2011 7:30 PM CAISO Steel Band Steel drum band.  www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances  
  • 8/11/2011 7:30 PM King Teddy Swing band.  www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances  
  • 8/18/2011 7:30 PM The Winstons Motown band.  www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances  
  • 8/25/2011 7:30 PM Mystic Warriors Andean band. 

Lee District Nights

Free outdoor concerts, bring a blanket and a picnic!  Call 793-324-SHOW (7469) in case of inclement weather to check for cancellations (after 6pm). Lee District Park Amphitheater 6601 Telegraph Road, Franconia, VA 22310  Ages: All Cost: Free!

  • 6/1/2011 7:30 PM The Nighthawks American roots music.
  • 6/8/2011 7:30 PM Alt Washingtonia Bavarian folk dance and music.
  • 6/15/2011 7:30 PM The Fabulous Shpielkes Klezner music.
  • 6/22/2011 7:30 PM The Pietasters Ska.
  • 6/29/2011 7:30 PM Guy Mendilow Band World music.
  • 7/6/2011 7:30 PM The Grandsons Rockabilly/swing/lounge.
  • 7/13/2011 7:30 PM David Bach Consort Jazz
  • 7/20/2011 7:30 PM The NOVA Annandale Symphony Orchestra Family music.
  • 7/27/2011 7:30 PM The United States Army Band Blues Jazz Ensemble 
  • 8/3/2011 7:30 PM Michael Cleveland and Flamekeeper Bluegrass.
  • 8/10/2011 7:30 PM Lyuti Chushki Bulgarian fold music.
  • 8/17/2011 7:30 PM The United States Navy Band Country Current 
  • 8/24/2011 7:30 PM Brothers + 1 Motown.
  • 8/31/2011 7:30 PM Sock Monkeys Rock and roll/cover band.

 

Mount Vernon Nights

Free concerts – bring a picnic dinner and a blanket.  Call 703-324-SHOW after 6pm to check for cancellations if the weather looks iffy. Ages: All Cost: Free!

  • 6/3/2011 7:30 PM Johnny Cash Tribute Band, Jed Duvall Country.
  • 6/10/2011 7:30 PM Paul Reisler & Friends Folk music.
  • 6/17/2011 7:30 PM Chester River Runoff Bluegrass.
  • 6/24/2011 7:30 PM Rick Franklin & His Delta Blues Boys 
  • 7/1/2011 7:30 PM Cake for Dinner Irish – Family show.
  • 7/8/2011 7:30 PM Hui O Ka Pua `Ilima Polynesian dance.
  • 7/15/2011 7:30 PM The David Kitchen Band Pop rock/American roots.
  • 7/22/2011 7:30 PM The Justin Trawick Group Urban folk rock.
  • 7/29/2011 7:30 PM Pablo Antonio y La Firma Salsa.
  • 8/5/2011 7:30 PM Swing Shift 
  • 8/5/2011 7:30 PM Swing Shift Swing
  • 8/12/2011 7:30 PM The Reunion Music Society Jazz Orchestra Jazz.
  • 8/19/2011 7:30 PM Atzilut Middle Eastern.
  • 8/26/2011 7:30 PM The English Channel British music from 60′s and 70′s.

Nottoway Nights

Free concerts – bring a picnic dinner and a blanket.  Call 703-324-SHOW after 6pm to check for cancellations if the weather looks iffy. Nottoway Park 9537 Courthouse Road, Vienna, VA 22181  Ages: All Cost: Free!

  • 6/16/2011 7:30 PM Sir Alan and the Calypso Ponzi Schemers Calypso.
  • 6/23/2011 7:30 PM Seldom Scene Bluegrass.
  • 6/30/2011 7:30 PM Howard Jennings Rock/pop.
  • 7/7/2011 7:30 PM Project Natale Jazz.
  • 7/14/2011 7:30 PM Alice Gu Zheng Ensemble Chinese music and dance.
  • 7/21/2011 7:30 PM Larnell Starkey & the Spiritual Seven African-American gospel.
  • 7/28/2011 7:30 PM Incendio Latin guitar world fusion.
  • 8/4/2011 7:30 PM John McCutcheon Folk.
  • 8/11/2011 7:30 PM Glass Onion Classic rock.
  • 8/18/2011 7:30 PM OCEAN Celtic Irish/Celtic.
  • 8/25/2011 7:30 PM Daryl Davis Swing.

 

Reston Concerts on the Town

Free outdoor concert, bring your lawn chairs or picnic blankets.  Alcohol permitted at restaurants only.  Reston Town Center Pavilion, Reston, VA  703.912.4062 Ages: All Cost: Free

  • 6/6/2011 7:30 PM Hard Day’s Night Beatles tribute band.
  • 6/11/2011 7:30 PM Henry Butler & NONY Funk Jump blues, New Orleans jazz, funk
  • 6/18/2011 7:30 PM Texas Chainsaw Horns Blues-based rock
  • 6/25/2011 7:30 PM David Akers & the Epitome Hits from the 40s to now
  • 7/2/2011 7:30 PM Radio King Orchestra Swing, Big Band, jazz
  • 7/17/2011 7:30 PM Bucky Pizzarelli & Chuck Redd (with others) Note – this will be concert format, no dance floor like other Reston Concerts on the Town
  • 7/23/2011 7:30 PM Incendio Latin fusion, Spanish guitar, Afro-Cuban and more!
  • 7/30/2011 7:30 PM The Verny Varela Band Spicy Salsa, Mernegue, Rumba and more
  • 8/6/2011 7:30 PM Jambulay Reggae, calypso, soca and zouk
  • 8/13/2011 7:30 PM US Army Band Downrange Pop, R&B and more.  Note, concert format, no dance floor.
  • 8/20/2011 7:30 PM Mo’ Sol Motown, Soul R&B
  • 8/27/2011 7:30 PM Scythian High-energy Celtic and World music

Spotlight by Starlight

Free concert! Blues. Mason District Park Amphitheater 6621 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA 22003  Ages: All Cost: Free! htm  

  • 6/1/2011 7:30 PM Bruce Ewan Blues.
  • 6/3/2011 7:30 PM Anders Osborne Blues/Rock/Soul/Classic R&B
  • 6/5/2011 7:30 PM City of Fairfax Concert Band Big band.
  • 6/8/2011 7:30 PM Ruthie & the Wranglers Roots/rock.
  • 6/10/2011 7:30 PM Sierra Hull and Highway 111 Country.
  • 6/12/2011 7:30 PM BG & The Mojo Hands Swing/rockabilly.
  • 6/15/2011 7:30 PM Veronneau Soft jazz.
  • 6/17/2011 7:30 PM Celtibillies Celtic.
  • 6/19/2011 7:30 PM Washington Balalaika Orchestra Russian.
  • 6/22/2011 7:30 PM Carolyn Malachi Jazz/Pop/R&B.
  • 6/24/2011 7:30 PM Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer Family music.
  • 6/26/2011 7:30 PM National Concert Band Big band.
  • 6/29/2011 7:30 PM Squeeze Bayou Cajun.
  • 7/1/2011 7:30 PM Last Train Home Country.
  • 7/3/2011 7:30 PM Kings Park Band Big band.
  • 7/6/2011 7:30 PM Robbin Thompson Blues.
  • 7/8/2011 7:30 PM Claire Lynch Bluegrass.
  • 7/10/2011 7:30 PM The NOVA Annandale Symphony Orchestra Summer Pops.
  • 7/13/2011 7:30 PM Thrillbillys Rockbilly.
  • 7/15/2011 7:30 PM John Eaton Jazz/Blues/Broadway.
  • 7/17/2011 7:30 PM The United States Army Band Downrange Rock.
  • 7/20/2011 7:30 PM The United States Navy Band Sea Chanters Chorale.
  • 7/22/2011 7:30 PM Hot Society Orchestra of Washington Jazz.
  • 7/24/2011 7:30 PM The Capitol Steps Satirical Revue.
  • 7/27/2011 7:30 PM L’Tanya Mari’ Jazz.
  • 7/29/2011 7:30 PM Little Red & The Renegades Zydeco.
  • 7/31/2011 7:30 PM Falls Church Concert Band Big Band.
  • 8/3/2011 7:30 PM Tom Principato Blues.
  • 8/5/2011 7:30 PM Tom Paxton Folk.
  • 8/7/2011 7:30 PM Radio King Orchestra Big band.
  • 8/10/2011 7:30 PM Alexandria Kleztet Jazz.
  • 8/12/2011 7:30 PM Orquesta Tropikiimba Afro-Cuban orchestra.
  • 8/14/2011 7:30 PM Cartoon Johnny A cappella.
  • 8/17/2011 7:30 PM The Joe Rathbone Band Indie rock.
  • 8/19/2011 7:30 PM The ATOMIC Swing Club Swing.
  • 8/21/2011 7:30 PM The United States Army Band Blues Jazz Ensemble 
  • 8/24/2011 7:30 PM Ted Garber Blues Americana Rock.
  • 8/26/2011 7:30 PM The Aloha Boys Hawaiian folk music and dance.
  • 8/28/2011 7:30 PM Melodime Country/rock.
  • 8/31/2011 7:30 PM Le Hotclub de Biglick 30s gypsy jazz

Children’s Theatre-in-the Woods at Wolf Trap

Performances geared towards elementary school (K – 6th grade) aged children, but set outdoors.   New this year — 2 for the price of 1! Tickets for both performances in one day are only $8, children under 3 are free. Pre-purchased tickets are highly advised, tickets sell out fast.  Tickets may be purchased at Tickets.com, by calling 1(877)WOLFTRAP, or at the Filene Center Box Office. Pre-purchased tickets may be picked up at the footbridge leading to the Children’s Theatre-in-the-Woods. Day of show tickets—IF available—may also be purchased at the footbridge with exact change, check, or credit card. Artist merchandise can also be purchased near the footbridge with cash and check only, when available.  Located behind the Filene Center at Wolf Trap National Park for Performing Arts,1551 Wolf Trap Road, Vienna, VA 22182 (703) 255-1868. Discounts for groups of 10 or more by calling the Group Sales Office at (703) 255-1851.  Free parking is available in the Filene Center lot — be prepared for quite a hike to the woods up a hill!  There is a bathroom mid-hike. No food or drink other than water allowed in the theater

  • 6/28/2011 10:00 AM City Dance:  The Dreaming Tree 
  • 6/28/2011 11:00 AM Music with Milkshake 
  • 6/29/2011 10:00 AM City Dance:  The Dreaming Tree 
  • 6/29/2011 11:00 AM Music with Milkshake 
  • 6/30/2011 10:00 AM City Dance:  The Dreaming Tree    
  • 6/30/2011 11:00 AM Music with Milkshake    
  • 7/1/2011 10:00 AM City Dance:  The Dreaming Tree 
  • 7/1/2011 11:00 AM Music with Milkshake 
  • 7/2/2011 10:00 AM City Dance:  The Dreaming Tree 
  • 7/2/2011 11:00 AM Music with Milkshake 
  • 7/5/2011 10:00 AM Hobey Ford’s Golden Rod Puppets: The Ant and the Grasshopper, and More!    
  • 7/5/2011 11:00 AM Robbie Schaefer: Songs for Kids Like Us    
  • 7/6/2011 10:00 AM Hobey Ford’s Golden Rod Puppets: The Ant and the Grasshopper, and More!    
  • 7/6/2011 11:00 AM Robbie Schaefer: Songs for Kids Like Us    
  • 7/7/2011 10:00 AM Hobey Ford’s Golden Rod Puppets: The Ant and the Grasshopper, and More! 
  • 7/7/2011 11:00 AM Robbie Schaefer: Songs for Kids Like Us 
  • 7/8/2011 10:00 AM Hobey Ford’s Golden Rod Puppets: The Ant and the Grasshopper, and More!    
  • 7/8/2011 11:00 AM Robbie Schaefer: Songs for Kids Like Us 
  • 7/9/2011 10:00 AM Hobey Ford’s Golden Rod Puppets: The Ant and the Grasshopper, and More!    
  • 7/9/2011 11:00 AM Robbie Schaefer: Songs for Kids Like Us 
  • 7/12/2011 10:00 AM Baba Jamal Koram: Under The Griot’s Tree: Stories of Wonder and Wisdom 
  • 7/12/2011 11:00 AM Steve Rosionek: SteveSongs 
  • 7/13/2011 10:00 AM Baba Jamal Koram: Under The Griot’s Tree: Stories of Wonder and Wisdom 
  • 7/13/2011 11:00 AM Steve Rosionek: SteveSongs 
  • 7/14/2011 10:00 AM Baba Jamal Koram: Under The Griot’s Tree: Stories of Wonder and Wisdom 
  • 7/14/2011 11:00 AM Steve Rosionek: SteveSongs 
  • 7/15/2011 10:00 AM Baba Jamal Koram: Under The Griot’s Tree: Stories of Wonder and Wisdom 
  • 7/15/2011 11:00 AM Steve Rosionek: SteveSongs 
  • 7/16/2011 10:00 AM Baba Jamal Koram: Under The Griot’s Tree: Stories of Wonder and Wisdom    
  • 7/16/2011 11:00 AM Steve Rosionek: SteveSongs 
  • 7/19/2011 10:00 AM Bob Brown Puppets: Teddy Bear Picnic 
  • 7/19/2011 11:00 AM Recess Monkey:  Flyin! Kid-driven Dance Songs About Superheroes 
  • 7/20/2011 10:00 AM Bob Brown Puppets: Teddy Bear Picnic 
  • 7/20/2011 11:00 AM Recess Monkey:  Flyin! Kid-driven Dance Songs About Superheroes 
  • 7/21/2011 10:00 AM Bob Brown Puppets: Teddy Bear Picnic 
  • 7/21/2011 11:00 AM Recess Monkey:  Flyin! Kid-driven Dance Songs About Superheroes 
  • 7/22/2011 10:00 AM Bob Brown Puppets: Teddy Bear Picnic 
  • 7/22/2011 11:00 AM Recess Monkey:  Flyin! Kid-driven Dance Songs About Superheroes 
  • 7/23/2011 10:00 AM Bob Brown Puppets: Teddy Bear Picnic 
  • 7/23/2011 11:00 AM Recess Monkey:  Flyin! Kid-driven Dance Songs About Superheroes 
  • 7/26/2011 10:00 AM Maryland Youth Ballet: Caroline Goes to the Seashore 
  • 7/26/2011 11:00 AM Monumental Brass Quintet: Textures and Brass 
  • 7/27/2011 10:00 AM Maryland Youth Ballet: Caroline Goes to the Seashore 
  • 7/27/2011 11:00 AM Monumental Brass Quintet: Textures and Brass 
  • 7/28/2011 10:00 AM Maryland Youth Ballet: Caroline Goes to the Seashore 
  • 7/28/2011 11:00 AM Monumental Brass Quintet: Textures and Brass 
  • 7/29/2011 10:00 AM Maryland Youth Ballet: Caroline Goes to the Seashore 
  • 7/29/2011 11:00 AM Monumental Brass Quintet: Textures and Brass 
  • 7/30/2011 10:00 AM Maryland Youth Ballet: Caroline Goes to the Seashore 
  • 7/30/2011 11:00 AM Monumental Brass Quintet: Textures and Brass 
  • 8/2/2011 10:00 AM Secreat Agent 23 Skidoo 
  • 8/2/2011 11:00 AM Wolf Trap Opera Company: Instant Opera! 
  • 8/3/2011 10:00 AM Secret Agent 23 Skidoo 
  • 8/3/2011 11:00 AM Wolf Trap Opera Company: Instant Opera! 
  • 8/4/2011 10:00 AM Secreat Agent 23 Skidoo 
  • 8/4/2011 11:00 AM Wolf Trap Opera Company: Instant Opera! 
  • 8/5/2011 10:00 AM Secreat Agent 23 Skidoo 
  • 8/5/2011 11:00 AM Wolf Trap Opera Company: Instant Opera! 
  • 8/6/2011 10:00 AM Secreat Agent 23 Skidoo 
  • 8/6/2011 11:00 AM Wolf Trap Opera Company: Instant Opera! 
  • 8/9/2011 10:00 AM Dinorock and Friends at the Dew Drop Inn 
  • 8/9/2011 11:00 AM Kinderman and Friends: Celebrating 30 Years of Imagination and Learning 
  • 8/10/2011 10:00 AM Dinorock and Friends at the Dew Drop Inn 
  • 8/10/2011 11:00 AM Kinderman and Friends: Celebrating 30 Years of Imagination and Learning 
  • 8/11/2011 10:00 AM Dinorock and Friends at the Dew Drop Inn 
  • 8/11/2011 11:00 AM Kinderman and Friends: Celebrating 30 Years of Imagination and Learning 
  • 8/12/2011 10:00 AM Dinorock and Friends at the Dew Drop Inn 
  • 8/12/2011 11:00 AM Kinderman and Friends: Celebrating 30 Years of Imagination and Learning 
  • 8/13/2011 10:00 AM Dinorock and Friends at the Dew Drop Inn 
  • 8/13/2011 11:00 AM Kinderman and Friends: Celebrating 30 Years of Imagination and Learning

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