QUILT SHOW, traditional patterned quilts and throws and modernadaptations, Japanese sashiko and wearable quilted art on display.10 a.m.-2 p.m. daily through March 23, Unitarian UniversalistChurch, 1625 Wiehle Ave., Reston. Free. 703 742-7992 orwww.uureston.org.
'LOVE LETTERS AND LINIMENT,' readings based on the diaries, loveletters and photos related to the 66-year marriage of civil rightspioneers Mary Ellen and Edwin B. Henderson. Noon-1 p.m., Cherry HillFarmhouse, 312 Park Ave., Falls Church. Free; reservations required.703-248-5171.
FINANCIAL PLANNING DIVORCE WORKSHOP, learn practical informationabout the financial components of the property settlement agreementfrom divorce planners Aubrey Ann Smith and Debbie Marson. Sponsoredby The Women's Center. 7-10 p.m., Investment & Resource PlanningAssociates, 10600 Arrowhead Dr., Suite 310, Fairfax. $55; members,$45; registration required. 703-281-2657 or www.thewomenscenter.org.
JOHN WAITE CONCERT, 8 p.m., the Barns at Wolf Trap, 1635 TrapRd., Vienna. $35. 703-938-2404 or www.wolftrap.org.
PAINTING DEMONSTRATION, artist Armand Cabrera demonstrates hisoil painting technique, starting with a blank canvas and paintingfrom a small sketch, finishing in one setting, at a meeting of theMcLean Art Society. 10:30 a.m., McLean Community Center, 1234Ingleside Ave. Free. 703-790-0123.
ANTIQUES SHOW AND SALE, dealers display and sell furniture andcollectibles, sponsored by the Vienna Parks and RecreationDepartment. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday; noon-5p.m. Sunday, Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St. SE. $4.50. 703-255-6360.
FAMILY SKATE NIGHT, bring your roller skates or inline skatesand safety equipment. Parents are required to stay with children andare welcome to participate. 6:30-8 p.m., Vienna Community Center,120 Cherry St. SE, Vienna. $1. 703-255-6360.
WOMEN'S BENEFIT AUCTION, a 'women's only' evening of wine,champagne, hors d'oeuvres, chocolate and an auction of skills andservices, such as dinner and a private wine tasting at the CapitalGrille; customized personal-training sessions; a day of golf with aprofessional, including lunch and cocktails; a private (eightpeople) cooking lesson with a professional chef, followed by dinner;and much more, all to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities. 7-10p.m., Historic Wilson Farr House, 10172 Main St., Fairfax City. $75.703-698-7080 or lisarmhc@vacoxmail.com.
THEATER PERFORMANCE, the F/X Players of the Fairfax High SchoolDrama Department perform Noel Coward's 'Blithe Spirit.' 7:30 p.m.Friday, Saturday, Feb. 29 and March 1; 2 p.m. Sunday and March 2,Fairfax High School, 3500 Old Lee Hwy., Fairfax City. $10; seniorsand students, $5. 703-219-2351 or www.fxplayers.org.
CELTIC AND RENAISSANCE CONCERT, performance by Linn Barnes andAllison Hampton. 8 p.m., Old Town Hall, 3999 University Dr.,Fairfax. Free. 703-352-2787.
VIRGINIA OPERA, a performance of Tchaikovsky's 'Eugene Onegin.'8 p.m. Friday and 2 p.m. Sunday; 45 minutes prior to the start ofeach performance, Virginia Opera representatives will lead adiscussion, George Mason University, Center for the Arts ConcertHall, 4400 University Dr., Fairfax. Friday, $44, $72, $86; Sunday,$48, $78, $94. Tickets, 888-945-2468; information, 703-993-8888 orwww.tickets.com.
WASHINGTON SAXOPHONE QUARTET CONCERT, 8 p.m., the Barns at WolfTrap, 1635 Trap Rd., Vienna. $30. 703-938-2404 or www.wolftrap.org.
ANNUAL ECOSAVVY GARDENING SYMPOSIUM, Green Spring MasterGardeners bring together experts to share practical information onenvironmental issues, focusing on the Chesapeake Bay Watershed andthe impact of the community upon the environment, sponsored by theVirginia Cooperative Extension and supported by Fairfax County ParkAuthority and Green Spring Gardens. 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Green SpringGardens Park, 4603 Green Spring Rd., Alexandria area. $45; boxedlunch (meat or vegetarian), $11; registration required. 703-642-5173.
CHILD SUPPORT, CUSTODY AND VISITATION, attorney David Levydiscusses how Virginia courts determine the best interests of thechild and what to expect during custody proceedings. 10 a.m.-1p.m., Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, 1545 Chain Bridge Rd.,McLean. $55; members, $45; registration required. 703-281-2657 orwww.thewomenscenter.org.
INTERIOR DESIGN CAREER WORKSHOP, professional decorators anddesigners discuss career opportunities in interior design and thetraining and education required to break into the field. 10 a.m.-1p.m., The Women's Center, 127 Park St. NE, Vienna. $55; members,$45; registration required. 703-281-2657 or www.thewomenscenter.org.
CHILDREN'S 19TH-CENTURY TEA, for ages 8 and older, bring a doll,dress in period clothing, play parlor games and have tea. Noon-1p.m., Cherry Hill Farmhouse, 312 Park Ave., Falls Church. $10;reservations required. 703-248-5171.
PTA FUNDRAISER EVENT, for adults, an auction of movie tickets,pedicures, sports memorabilia, rounds of golf, jewelry and muchmore, sponsored by the William Halley PTA to support technology,cultural arts, field trips and many other school programs. Horsd'oeuvres served. A cash bar will be available. 7-10 p.m., LaurelHill Golf Club, 8701 Laurel Crest Dr., Lorton. $20. 703-455-4487 orssmcanes@aol.com.
COLLEGE FINANCIAL PLANNING WORKSHOP, for parents of students in10th-12th grades, attorney and certified financial planner DavidBrandolph discusses the financial aid process, borrowing forcollege, creative alternatives for students, government help andmore. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Congregation Beth Emeth, 12523 Lawyers Rd.,Reston. Free; registration required. 703-860-4515, Ext. 127.
STORYTELLING, celebrate Black History Month with author andstoryteller Alice McGill. 1 p.m., Centreville Regional Library,14200 St. Germain Dr., Centreville. Free; registration required. 703-830-2223.
TEA TASTING COURSE, sip and savor teas and experience thesubtle nuances of flavor, followed by a traditional English tea. 1-3 p.m., Green Spring Gardens Park, 4603 Green Spring Rd., Alexandriaarea. $25; reservations required. 703-941-7987.
TERRESTRIAL ORCHIDS LECTURE, Dr. William Mathis, author of 'TheGardener's Guide to Growing Hardy Perennial Orchids,' discusses thecultivation of hardy terrestrial orchids. 1:30-3 p.m., Green SpringGardens Park, 4603 Green Spring Rd., Alexandria area. $10;registration required. 703-642-5173.
CONCERT AND GAME DAY, for the whole family, the String-N-Thingstrio performs 'Musical Camera Safari' with a farm-animal soundsguessing game. An assortment of board games available for all ages.Concert, 2-3 p.m.; board games, 2-4 p.m., Frying Pan Farm Park, 2709West Ox Rd., Herndon. Free. 703-437-9101.
DUKE ELLINGTON'S SACRED MUSIC, performed by GMU Jazz and VocalJazz Ensembles and the Berlin Musikhochschule Jazz Choir. 3 p.m.,Vienna Baptist Church, 541 Marshall Rd. SW, Vienna. Free. 703-993-8888 or www.gmu.edu/departments/music.
MASTER SINGERS OF VIRGINIA, with organist Paul Skevington, aperformance of Bruckner's 'Mass in E Minor,' Walton's 'The Twelve,'and Poulenc's a cappella Lenten Motets. 4 p.m.; pre-performancelecture, 3:15 p.m., St. Luke Catholic Church, 7001 Georgetown Pike,McLean. $20; senior and students, $15. 703-655-7809 or www.msva.org.
SPRINGFIELD BINGO, for age 12 and older, no smoking permitted,ages 12-17 must be accompanied by an adult. 7 p.m. Sundays andTuesdays, the Greater Springfield Volunteer Fire Department, 7011Backlick Rd. $1-$35. 703-569-9828.
SIERRA CLUB PROGRAM, a multimedia slide show 'Wild Utah:America's Redrock Wilderness.' 7-9:30 p.m., Reston Community Centerat Lake Anne, 1609 Washington Plaza, Reston. Free. 703-506-4310.
WOMEN'S CLUB PARTY, a prospective-member night and Mardi Grasparty presented by the New Dominion Women's Club. 7:30 p.m., McLeanCommunity Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. Free. 703-748-0677.
FAIRFAX CITY COUNCIL MEETING, 7 p.m., Fairfax City Hall, 10455Armstrong St. 703-385-7935.
FINANCIAL PLANNING WORKSHOP, Lisa A.K. Kirchenbauer, aregistered life planner and certified financial planner, discusseshow to find your passions and build financial plans around them. 7-9 p.m., The Women's Center, 127 Park St. NE, Vienna. $45; members,$35; registration required. 703-281-2657 or www.thewomenscenter.org.
VIDEO DISCUSSION SERIES, a screening of the Art:21 documentary'Paradox,' featuring the work of artists Jennifer Allora, MarkBradford, Guillermo Calzadilla, Robert Ryman and Catherine Sullivan.7:30-9 p.m., GRACE, Greater Reston Art Center, 12001 Market St.,Reston. $7; members, $5; reservations required. 703-471-9242.
WINTER CONCERT, performance by the GMU Wind Symphony andSymphonic Band. 8 p.m., George Mason University, Center for the ArtsConcert Hall, 4400 University Dr., Fairfax. $15; seniors andstudents, $10. 703-993-8888 or www.gmu.edu/cfa.
BAND CONCERT, performances by the Woodson Concert Band and theWoodson Symphonic Band. 7 p.m., W.T. Woodson High School,auditorium, 9525 Main St., Fairfax. Free. 703-503-4600.
CHINESE CONVERSATION GROUP, for adults to practice speakingChinese. 7:45-8:45 p.m., Oakton Library, 10304 Lynnhaven Pl.,Oakton. Free. 571-225-7697.
FAIRFAX COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD MEETING, , Luther Jackson MiddleSchool, 3020 Gallows Rd., Falls Church. 571-423-1050.
AUTOBIOGRAPHICAL WRITING, 'Foundations of Writing: MemoirWriting Workshop,' with instructor Cheryl Aubin. 8:45-10:30 a.m.Thursdays through May 29. Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St.SE, Vienna. $98.75; Vienna residents, $79. 703-255-6360.
EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS WORKSHOP, attorney Roy J. Bucholtz discussesemployment rights in Virginia, including information on sex, age ordisability discrimination, termination notices and severancepackages. 7-9 p.m., The Women's Center, 127 Park St. NE, Vienna.$45; members, $35; registration required. 703-281-2657 orwww.thewomenscenter.org.
GENERAL ADMISSION DANCE, music by Roomful of Blues. 8 p.m., theBarns at Wolf Trap, 1635 Trap Rd., Vienna. $22. 703-938-2404 orwww.wolftrap.org.
-- Compiled by JEAN MACK
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