Thursday, July 23
Meditation and yoga classes Features gentle and restorative yoga, meditation for stress relief, yoga for osteoporosis prevention. Through Aug. 26. Kingstowne Center for Active Adults, 6488 Landsdowne Center, Kingstowne area. 703-971-7397. slreid1@verizon.net. Contact for times and fees, registration required.
MPA ClassWorks Exhibition Art produced by adult participants in the McLean Project for the Arts studio education program. In the Ramp Gallery at MPA. Through Aug. 1. McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave. Call for time. 703-790-1953. info@mpaart.org. www.mpaart.org. Free.
Herndon farmers market and entertainment Includes performing arts series for children and locally grown and prepared foods. 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. through Aug. 20. Town Hall, 730 Elden St., Herndon. 703-787-7300. www.herndon-va.gov.
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"Lunch 'N' Life" program Includes portrayal of Alice Roosevelt in "Scandals in the City." Hosted by Shepherd's Center of Annandale-Springfield. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Hope Lutheran Church, 4604 Ravensworth Rd., Annandale. 703-941-1419. shepherdscas@vacoxmail.com. 703-256-9040. $10.
Drawing and Painting Lab Includes concepts of shape, line, texture and color blending. Bring a drawing pad (90 lb.), mixed-media pad (140 lb.), graphite pencils (HB, 6B), fine Sharpie or Pitt pen (black), set of 24 crayons, set of 12 color pencils, set of water-soluble oils or wax pastels and a set of watercolors (pan is okay). 1:30-3:30 p.m. Green Spring Gardens Park, 4603 Green Spring Rd., Alexandria. 703-642-5173. Register online at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/greenspring using code 290 330 3501. $77 for four lessons.
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Weekly meeting, 6:45 p.m. Vine Church, 2501 Gallows Rd., Dunn Loring. 703-629-2156. First meeting is free.
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Art Whino: Transcendence Exhibit Featuring James Walker and James Bullough focusing on body in motion through abstract/geometrical studies of skateboarders and breakdancers. Closes Sunday. 7-10 p.m. Mosaic District, 2910 District Ave., Fairfax. 301-567-8210. www.artwhino.com. Free.
Concerts in the park Performances by local musicians. In the event of rain, concerts will be held in the Falls Church Community Center, 223 Little Falls St. Hosted by City of Falls Church and the Village Preservation and Improvement Society. 7 p.m., through Aug. 6, Cherry Hill Park, 312 Park Ave., Falls Church. 703-248-5077. 703-241-5178. Free.
Strictly Painting 10 McLean Project for the Arts biennial juried painting exhibition. This year's juror is Vesela Sretenovic, curator of modern and contemporary art at the Phillips Collection. 7 p.m. Through Aug. 1. McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave. 703-790-1953. info@mpaart.org. www.mpaart.org. Free.
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U.S. Navy Band concert A jazz ensemble will perform classics and more. 7:30 p.m. Fairfax County Government Center, 12000 Government Center Pkwy., Fairfax. 202-433-2525. 703-324-3247. Free.
Friday, July 24
Summer on the Green Concert Series: Feedback-Rock Sponsored by Vienna Parks and Recreation Department. 6:30 p.m. Vienna Town Green, 144 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. 703-255-6330. www.viennava.gov. Free.
"Hairspray" Performed by the City of Fairfax Theatre Company and Truro Anglican Church. Friday 7:30 p.m., Saturday 2 and 7:30 p.m. Ends Saturday. Lanier Middle School, 3801 Jermantown Rd., Fairfax. www.fairfaxcitytheatre.org. Advance tickets adults $10, children $5, at the door adults $15, children $10.
"Mary Poppins" performance By Westfield Summer Stage. Friday-Saturday 7:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday. Westfield High School, 4700 Stonecroft Blvd., Chantilly. 703-488-6300. www.westfieldtheatreboosters.com. Advance sales $12, at the door $15.
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Campfire Fridays Includes campfire, s'mores, reptiles and more. 7:30 p.m. Hidden Pond Park and Nature Center, 8511 Greeley Blvd., Springfield. 703-451-9588. www.fairfaxcounty.gov. Fairfax County residents $8, nonresidents $10.
Saturday, July 25
Early Morning in the Garden walk 6 a.m. Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, 9750 Meadowlark Gardens Ct., Vienna. 703-255-3631. www.nvrpa.org. Garden admission age 6 and under free: 7-17 and 55 and older, $2.50; 18-54 $5.
Art of Movement Drop-in classes featuring yoga, hula, mat pilates, surfset and tai chi. No experience needed. Bring a mat. All ages welcome. 8 a.m. Workhouse Arts Center, 9518 Workhouse Way, Lorton. 703-584-2965. lesleyspalding@workhousearts.org. www.workhousearts.org. Free.
Tai chi beginners practice Rain or shine, behind the library on the outdoor basketball court, for beginners to experienced. 8-9 a.m. Dolley Madison Library, 1244 Oak Ridge Ave., McLean. 703-759-9141. www.freetaichi.org. Free.
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Tai chi class Drop in or sign up for multiple classes. Reduces pain and stiffness, improves balance. 8 a.m. through Aug. 15. University of Oriental Medicine, 9401 Mathy Dr., Fairfax. 703-323-5690. Donations requested.
Lower-maintenance garden ideas Find ways to make your summer garden low maintenance. 10-11:30 a.m. Green Spring Gardens Park, 4603 Green Spring Rd., Alexandria. 703-642-5173. Register online at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/greenspring using code 290 388 5401. $15.
Springfield Town Center farmers market Includes organic produce, meats, dairy, baked goods, wine. Located on the corner of Spring Mall and Loisdale Road in the lot adjacent to the Springfield Town Center. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 6500 Springfield Mall, Springfield. 703-971-3000. springfieldtowncenter.com.
"The Road to Ford's Theatre, Abraham Lincoln's Murder, and the Rage for Vengeance" Author Anthony S. Pitch discusses plots to assassinate President Lincoln. 2 p.m. Historic Blenheim, 3610 Old Lee Hwy., Fairfax. 703-591-0560. www.fairfaxva.gov. Free.
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Sunday, July 26
Breakfast buffet Omelets, scrambled eggs, blueberry pancakes, bacon, sausage, biscuits. 8 a.m.-noon, American Legion Post 180, 330 Center St. N., Vienna. 703-938-6580. $9, ages 12 and younger $3.
Afternoons on Church Street Quilting display and demonstration, performance of "Music of the Civil War." Rain or shine. 1-5 p.m. Freeman Store and Museum, 131 Church St. NE, Vienna. 703-255-6330. 703-938-5187. www.historicviennainc.org. Free.
Used book sale Includes rare sets and collections, hosted by Fairfax Station Railroad Museum. 1-4 p.m. Fairfax Station Railroad Museum, 11200 Fairfax Station Rd. 703-425-9225. www.fairfax-station.org. Admission, $4, ages 5-15 $2, 4 and younger free; discounts up to full admission prices are available (certain conditions apply).
Stars on Sunday concert series Performances showcase the diversity of talent and culture in Northern Virginia. 3 p.m. Workhouse Arts Center, 9518 Workhouse Way, Lorton. 703-584-2900. info@workhousearts.org. www.workhousearts.org. Free.
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Summer Sunday Concerts in the Park: Lisa Lim Band 5 p.m. McLean Central Park, 1468 Dolley Madison Blvd., McLean. 703-790-9223. sarah.schallern@fairfaxcounty.gov. www.mcleancenter.org. Free.
Canine Cruise Humans ages 8 and older and dogs of all ages. Limit one dog per person. 7 p.m. Lake Accotink Park, 7500 Accotink Park Rd., Springfield. 703-569-3464. www.fairfaxcounty.gov. $6.
Monday, July 27
RCC Hunters Woods exhibit Watercolor, oil, pen and ink and mixed media by Angie Magruder. Monday-Saturday from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Through Aug. 20. Reston Community Center at Hunter Woods, CenterStage, 2310 Colts Neck Rd., Reston. 703-476-4500. gloria.morrow@fairfaxcounty.gov. www.restoncommunitycenter.com. Free.
RCC Lake Anne's Jo Ann Rose Gallery "Breathe" features a mix of styles and mediums from Reston artist Cynthia Gunnerson Casca. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Through Aug. 24. Also, "Serendipity," featuring fine art by eight artists. Through Aug. 23. Reston Community Center at Lake Anne, 1609 Washington Plaza, Reston. 703-476-4500. gloria.morrow@fairfaxcounty.gov. www.restoncommunitycenter.com. Free.
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Vacation bible school For ages 3-11. Through Thursday. 12:30-3:30 p.m. Jubilee Christian Center, 4650 Shirley Gate Rd., Fairfax. 703-383-1170. www.jccag.org. $10.
"The Age of Love" movie screening Includes a discussion and light deli dinner and desserts. 4 p.m. Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia, 8900 Little River Tpk., Fairfax. 703-323-0880. www.jccnv.org. $22.
"Sea of Change" film screening A short documentary sponsored by Chesapeake Climate Action Network and Sierra Club/Great Falls Group. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. 703-938-0405. kendallk@chesapeakecdlimate.org. Free.
Tuesday, July 28
Parkinson's aquatics exercise class 10-11 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Woodlands Retirement Community, 4320 Forest Hill Dr., Fairfax. 703-378-7221. www.fairoaksparkinsons.com. $10, care partners $5, registration required.
"The Road Less Traveled" exhibit Paintings in oils, watercolors and acrylics, pen and ink drawings, etchings and more, by David Skibiak and Keith Naquin. Exhibit runs through Aug. 12. Artist reception Aug. 1, 7-9 p.m. Exhibit hours 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday. ArtSpace, 750 Center St., Herndon. 703-956-6590. www.artspaceherndon.org. Free.
Kings Park Concert Band practice Open to adults who played in high school or college and want to continue playing, a nonprofit community band with a professional conductor that performs throughout Northern Virginia. No audition required. 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays. White Oaks Elementary School, cafeteria, 6130 Shiplett Blvd., Burke. 703-580-8138. kpband@kingsparkband.org. www.kingsparkband.org. Free.
Mount Vernon Community Band practice Open to adult and youth musicians, the band has performed in the Mount Vernon area since 1978. No audition required. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Mount Vernon High School, band room, 8515 Old Mount Vernon Rd., Mount Vernon area. 703-768-4172. 703-619-3139. www.mvbands.com. Free.
Wednesday, July 29
Rotary Club of Annandale meeting 12:15 p.m. Juke Box Diner, 7039 Columbia Pike, Annandale. www.clubrunner.ca/annandale. Free.
Thursday, July 30
Fairfax County 4-H fair and carnival Farm animals, big trucks, 18 departments of 4-H competitions, interactive educational exhibits and a tractor pull, dog shows and rabbit judging. Carnival rides and traditional fair food. Thursdays, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. through Aug. 2. Frying Pan Farm Park, 2709 W. Ox Rd., Herndon. 703-437-9101. www.fairfaxcounty.gov. Parking free Thursday-Friday, $7 on weekends. Individual ride tickets $1 each, discounts for all-day tickets.
— Compiled by Bonnie Smith
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