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live_music&nightlife THURSDAY, MAY 29 Catie Curtis and Edie Carey. Catie Curtis performs Long Night Moon, a work of modern folk. Jammin’ Java (227 Maple Ave., Vienna). $22 in advance, $25 at the door. 7:30 p.m. 703-255-1566. Bill Kreutzmann, Oteil urbridge and Scott Murawski. Performing songs of the Grateful Dead and Robert Hunter, and some originals plus Radio Mosaic. The State Theatre (220 N. Washington St., Falls Church). $20. 7 p.m. 703-237-0300. Gerry Timlin. Irish folksinger, musician and entertainer performs. Ireland’s Four Provinces (105 W. Broad St., Falls Church) Free. 7:30 p.m. Reservations recommended at 703-534-8999. JV’s Allstar Band. Special show with Dave Chappell, Little Margie Clark on vocals, Jacque Johnson on saxophone , Barry Hart on drums and Steve Wolf on bass. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church) 9 p.m. For more information, call 703-2419504.
FRIDAY, MAY 30 bob - CD Release Party. aFREUDIANSLIP performs, plus DJ Redemption. The State Theater. (220 N. Washington St., Falls Church). $12 in advance, $15 at
the door. 7 p.m. 703-237-0300. Celeste and Buttersweet. With Blues and Pop. Bangkok Blues (926 W. Broad St., Falls Church). 7 - 9:30 p.m. For more information, call 703-534-0095.
SATURDAY, MAY 31 Riverdance. Irish step dance and music powerhouse performs. The Filene Center at Wolf Trap. (1645 Trap Rd., Vienna). $20-$55. 703255-1868. An Evening with the Nighthawks. The world’s best bar band performs rare acoustic and electric show. Jammin’ Java (227 Maple Ave., Vienna). $20. 8 p.m. 703-255-1566. Outdoor Musical Event. Local group, No Better Off, will play acoustic roots music, blues and country. Palladium Civic Green (1445 Laughlin Ave., McLean). Free. 6 p.m. 703-288-9505. Shane Hines and the Trance. With Evan Bliss and the Welchers and Slow Runner. IOTA Club and Cafe (2832 Wilson Blvd., Arlington) $11. 9:30 p.m. For more information, visit www. iotaclubandcafe.com. Blisspop Presents: MSTRKRFT. With Will Eastman & Nouveau Riche DJs. The 9:30 Club (815 V St. NW, D. C.). $20. 8 p.m. 202265-0930.
The Meteors and The Oncelers. With rock and pop songs. Bangkok Blues (926 W. Broad St., Falls Church). Meteors show 7 - 9:30 p.m. Once-lers show 10:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. For more information call 703-534-0095. Happy Birthday to Two. Celebrating with Bernstein & Bolcom recital with Steven Blier. The Barns at Wolf Trap. (1645 Trap Road, Vienna). $38. 8 p.m. 703-255-1868.
SUNDAY, JUNE 1 Hot Sax Night. Sensational Saxophone player Jerry Queene will be joined by Big Joe Maher, Jim Stephason, John Previti and a guest saxophone player. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church) 9 p.m. For more information, call 703-2419504. Blues Jam. With Jeff Carmella. Bangkok Blues (926 W. Broad St., Falls Church). For more information call 703-534-0095.
MONDAY, JUNE 2 Open Acoustic Mic Nic. Hosted by Diana Quinn and Mike Woods. JV’s Restaurant. (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church) 9 p.m. For more information, call 703-241-9504. Kyonte. Singer and songwriter performs soul vocals with
two shows. Blues Alley (1073 Wisconsin Ave. NW, D.C.). $18. 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. 202-337-4141.
TUESDAY, JUNE 3 Bell X1. Irish Rock band performs, along with Brooke Waggoner. The 9:30 Club (815 V St. NW, D. C.). $15. 7:30 p.m. 202-265-0930. The Outlaw Collective. Young composers and musicians perform with drums, bass, sax, piano and guitar. Blues Alley (1073 Wisconsin Ave. NW, D.C.). $18. Two shows 8 p.m and 10 p.m. 202-337-4141.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4 U.S. Air Guitar Championships. Performers pretend to play rock or heavy metal-style electric guitar solos. The 9:30 Club (815 V St. NW, D. C.). $15. 7:30 p.m. 202-265-0930. Ray Gaskins. Performs smooth jazz with keys and sax. Blues Alley (1073 Wisconsin Ave. NW, D.C.). $20. 202-337-4141.
THURSDAY, JUNE 5 Traffic Jam. Groups performs, along with Ron Kronz. Bangkok Blues (926 W. Broad St., Falls Church). For more information, call 703-534-0095.
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Ain’t this weather great? One week after soaking up Memorial Day weekend rays, it’s time to get outside and do it again. This time, the destination is Herndon. From Thursday through Sunday, the town is hosting their 28th Annual Herndon Festival. Attracting over 90,000 people each year, the festival is a huge event featuring carnival rides and games, tons of bands, children’s acts, 10 and 5k races, arts and crafts, a business expo, fireworks, food and so much more. The fun starts tonight with the gates opening at 6 p.m. and a fireworks display at 9:30 p.m. The festival continues all weekend long, opening at 5 p.m. Friday, and 10 and 11 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Admission to the festival is free, though entry to the carnival area requires a $5 minimum purchase in ride tickets.
What: 28th Annual Herndon Festival When: Thursday-Sunday, May 29 - June 1 Where: Downtown Herndon, Virginia See www.herndonfestival.net for hours, schedule and more information
Thursday, June 12 - Smooth Saxaphone Stylings by Kenny G. Saxaphone extraordinaire in live performance. The Filene Center at Wolf Trap. (1645 Trap Rd., Vienna) $42 for in-house tickets, $25 for lawn seating. 8 p.m. 703-255-1868. Saturday, June 14 - 2nd Annual Father & Daughter Dance. Celebrate Father’s Day with the City Parks and Recreation Department. Old Town Hall (3999 University Dr., Fairfax) $20 per couple in advance. $30 at the door. 6 p.m. 703-385-7858.
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