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Thursday, Jan. 14

"Home for the Holidays," a 20-year retrospective by Herndon photographer Jim Kirby, is on display through Jan. 17. Hours are Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Fridays from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sundays from 1 to 3 p.m. Admission is free. ArtSpace, 750 Center St., Herndon. Call 703-956-6590 or visit www.artspaceherndon.com.

"The Colorful World of Gabriego" features the paintings of Gabriel Riego de Dios through Feb. 14. Hours are Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free. Vienna Art Gallery, Village Green Shopping Center, 513 Maple Ave., W., Vienna. Call 703-319-3220.

"Peace in Colors," a solo exhibition of the work of Great Falls Studios member Shela Qamer, is on display through Jan. 30. Hours are Mondays to Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Thursdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free. Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike. Visit www.shelaqamerart.com.

Oh Susannah invites families to rock with the lead singer every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. Admission is $5 for ages 1 and up. Jammin Java, 227 Maple Ave., E., Vienna. Call 703-255-1566 or visit jamminjava.com.

Northern Virginia Bead Society hosts its Designer Challenge Exhibition with lectures, demonstrations and technique-sharing daily at 11 p.m. through Jan. 31. Admission is free. Workhouse Arts Center, 9601 Ox Road, Lorton. Call 703- 495-0001 or visit www.workhousearts.org.

"Summer Recollections," an exhibit featuring turned wood by Bob Horowitz of Falls Church and photography and digital paintings by David and Jane Ernst of Springfield, is on display through Feb. 1. The gallery is open daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free. The Artists' Undertaking Gallery, 309 Mill St., Historic Occoquan. Call 703-494-0584 or visit www.theartistsundertaking.com.

"Skin: America in Black & White" by artist Solomon Wondimu is on display through Feb. 4. Hours are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 1 to 5 p.m.; Saturdays from 1 to 4 p.m. Admission is free. Red Caboose Gallery, 138 Church St., N.E., Vienna. Call 703-349-7178.

Bingo, sponsored by Springfield VFW Post 7327, features multiple games, multiple jackpots, Lucky Seven and Pull Tabs every Thursday and Friday from 7 to 11 p.m. Admission is free; cost per game varies. Greater Springfield Volunteer Fire Co. Event Hall, 7011 Backlick Road. E-mail vfwinfo@vfwpost7327.org.

Friday, Jan. 15

Bingo is from 7 to 11 p.m. at Greater Springfield Volunteer Fire Co. Event Hall, 7011 Backlick Road. See Jan. 14.

Eddie From Ohio, the vocals and acoustic group that has been called the Grateful Dead meet Peter, Paul and Mary, performs at 7:30 p.m. A second concert is scheduled for Sunday at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $35. The Birchmere, 3701 Mt. Vernon Ave., Alexandria. Call 703-549-7500 or visit www.birchmere.com.

The Capitol Steps, Washington, D.C.'s own political satire group, performs at 8 p.m. A second performance is scheduled for Saturday at 8 p.m. Tickets are $40 for McLean residents, $45 for nonresidents. The Alden Theatre, McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave. Call 703-790-9223 or visit www.mccleancenter.org.

The U.S. Navy Concert Band, with guest artists Philippe Geiss, Timothy McAllister and Jonathan Helton, performs at the 33rd International Saxophone Symposium at 8 p.m. Admission is free. George Mason University Center for the Arts, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Call 202-433-2525 or visit www.navyband.navy.mil.

"Run for Your Wife," a British farce written by Ray Cooney, directed by Ted Ballard and presented by the Castaways Repertory Theatre, opens at 8 p.m. Performances are also scheduled for Jan. 16, 22, 23, 29 and 30 at 8 p.m.; a single matinee performance is Jan. 23 at 1 p.m. Tickets are $14 for adults, $11 for seniors, students, and military and law enforcement personnel. Dr. A.J. Ferlazzo Building, 15941 Donald Curtis Drive, Woodbridge. Call 703-508-5418 or visit www.castawaystheatre.org.

Friday Night Rock 'n' Skate features a live DJ from 8 to 10 p.m., and games and prizes until 11 p.m. Admission is $9 for adults, $7 for children under 12 and seniors; skate rentals are $4. Ice Skating Pavilion, 1818 Discovery St., Reston. Call 703-709-6300 or visit www.restontowncenter.com.

Swing Dance with The Grandsons from 8:30 p.m. to midnight. Come early for a beginner lesson from 8:30 to 9 p.m. and then boogie until midnight. Admission is $15. Hilton Washington Dulles Airport Hotel, 13869 Park Center Road, Herndon. Call 703-359-9882 or visit www.gottaswing.com.

Saturday, Jan. 16

"Financial Peace University," a video-based small group study, teaches individuals and couples how to address debt, build wealth and manage their finances, at 9:30 a.m. Cost is $99 per individual or couple for 13 sessions. Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 13421 Twin Lakes Drive, Clifton. To register, visit www.lordoflifelutheran.com. Call 703-323-9500.

Chocolate Tasting focuses on single-origin chocolates, also known as varietals or "estate," from all over the world, from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Admission is $22. Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green Spring Road, Alexandria. Call 703-941-7987 to register.

"New Year, New Work," a group show by 12 artists, is open every weekend in January from noon to 5 p.m. Admission is free. Reston Art Gallery & Studios, Lake Anne Village Center, 1609 Washington Plaza, Reston. Call 703-481-8156.

Animal Lovers Event offers brochures, magazines, books, pamphlets, handouts and information pertaining to animals, pets and wildlife from 1 to 4 p.m. Admission is free. Fairfax City Library, 10360 North St., Fairfax.  Call 703-293-6227 or 571-236-9056.

Northern Virginia Model Railroaders Open House presents an operating display of the Western North Carolina Railroad, a portion of the Southern Railway, in HO-scale layout from 1 to 5 p.m. Admission is free; donations are accepted. W&OD Depot, 231 Dominion Road (along bike trail), Vienna. Visit www.nvmr.org or call 703-938-5157.

Let It Snow: Snow Globe Workshop invites ages 6 and up with an adult to create enchanted winter wonderland scenes in a jar with miniature figurines and magic snowflakes from 2 to 3 p.m. Cost is $15, all materials included. Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green Spring Road, Alexandria. Call 703-642-5173 or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/gsgp.

"A Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.," a concert performed by The Reston Community Orchestra, under the baton of Maestro Dingwall Fleary and featuring soprano Jasmine Muhammad, song stylist Beverly Cosham and the MetroSingers, begins at 6 p.m. Freewill donations accepted. Reston Community Center, Hunters Woods Village Center, 2310 Colts Neck Road. Call 703-860-0108 or visit www.restoncommunityorchestra.org.

Gallery After Hours presents the Latin-influenced jazz band Los Gatos at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 to $25; cash bar and light fare available. Workhouse Arts Center, 9601 Ox Road, Lorton. Call 703-495-0001 or visit www.workhousearts.org.

The Commodores, the U.S. Navy jazz ensemble, performs with guest artist Seamus Blake at the 33rd International Saxophone Symposium at 8 p.m. Admission is free. George Mason University Center for the Arts, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Call 202-433-2525 or visit www.navyband.navy.mil.

Westfield Theatre Ten-Year Cabaret -- A Decade of Excellence celebrates the performing arts with more than 100 former and current theater students reprising memorable songs and scenes at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10; seating is reserved. Westfield High School, 4700 Stonecroft Blvd., Chantilly. Call 703-488-6439 or visit www.westfieldtheatreboosters.com.

The Capitol Steps perform at 8 p.m. at The Alden Theatre, McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave. See Jan. 15.

"Run for Your Wife" is at 8 p.m. at Dr. A.J. Ferlazzo Building, 15941 Donald Curtis Drive, Woodbridge. See Jan. 15.

Colvin Run Ballroom Dance, with music by The Family, is 9 to 11:30 p.m. Come early for a lesson at 8 p.m. Admission is $12 per person for the dance, $5 for the lesson. Colvin Run Schoolhouse, 10201 Colvin Run Road, Great Falls. Call 703-795-2003 or visit www.colvinrun.org.

Sunday, Jan. 17

"Phototherapy" by Thuy "Tweety" Dong, January's featured exhibit, can be viewed at an artist's reception from 2 to 4 p.m. The exhibit is on display daily through Feb. 1. Admission is free. Jo Ann Rose Gallery, Reston Community Center at Lake Anne, Lake Anne Village Center, 1609 Washington Plaza, Reston. Visit www.lakeanneplaza.com.

Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration, in cooperation with the DC Blues Society, features speakers and music by Michael Hill's Blues Mob from 3 to 5 p.m. Admission is free. McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave. Visit www.mcleancenter.org.

A Martin Luther King Celebration presents Joseph Schwantner's "New Morning for the World," with narration from Dr. King's writings and speeches, as well as the Washington Symphonic Brass performing the works of Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, Scott Joplin and Wynton Marsalis, at 4 p.m. Tickets are $25; students under 18 are free. Sponsored by Amadeus Concerts. Saint Luke Catholic Church, 7001 Georgetown Pike, McLean. Call 866-962-7277 or visit www.wsbrass.com.

Eddie From Ohio performs at 7:30 p.m. at The Birchmere, 3701 Mt. Vernon Ave., Alexandria. See Jan. 15.

"Run for Your Wife" is at 8 p.m. at the Dr. A.J. Ferlazzo Building, 15941 Donald Curtis Drive, Woodbridge. See Jan. 15.

Tuesday, Jan. 19

Judy Collins, the legendary folk singer, performs at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $49.50. The Birchmere, 3701 Mt. Vernon Ave., Alexandria. Call 703-549-7500 or visit www.birchmere.com.

Wakefield Chorale invites anyone who enjoys singing and having a good time to join the group for rehearsals every Tuesday from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. No audition required. North Springfield Elementary School cafeteria, 7602 Heming Court, Springfield. Call Jule at 703-451-7917.

Weekly dances give participants the chance to boogie to contemporary and classic dance music -- West Coast swing, East Coast swing, hustle, shag, Latin and Country Western two-step -- from 8 to 10:30 p.m. Arrive early for a lesson from 7 to 8 p.m. No partner or dance experience needed. Admission is $10. Colvin Run Schoolhouse, 10201 Colvin Run Road, Great Falls. E-mail edcottrell@macp.org or call 703-435-5620; or e-mail gailcrum3@aol.com or call 703-450-6539.

Wednesday, Jan. 20

Todd Fickley presents an organ recital at 1 p.m. Admission is free. Saint Luke Catholic Church, 7001 Georgetown Pike, McLean. Call 703-356-0670 or visit www.musicinmclean.org.

"Tattoos of Ships," an exhibition by young abstract artist Maggie Michael, opens with a reception from 6 to 8 p.m. Her sculptural painting is on display through Feb. 13. School of Fine Art Gallery, Art and Design Building, George Mason University, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Call 703-993-8794 or visit www.gmu.edu/cfa.