This Week: Free Monday Children's Show, 'Almost Maine,' Friday Morning Music Club and More

Free Show for the Kids on Monday. Bring the little ones to Old Town Hall in Fairfax City for a free performance by one-man band, Peter McCory. McCory is a sight to see—while strumming guitar, he is also playing harmonicas, kazoos and whistles. Then, with his feet he plays drums, cymbals, cow bell and other percussion instruments. And, on top of his own self-contained back-up band, he sings, whistles, yodels and scats. And he does all this at the same time, without any help from any electronic or computer-controlled instruments. This Monday, Nov. 18, 10:30 a.m. Old Town Hall, 3999 University Dr., Fairfax City.

Want to Learn to Be a 'Storm Spotter?' The City of Fairfax Police Department is hosting a free class Monday evening for individuals interested in becoming SKYWARN Storm Spotters. This training is available to City of Fairfax residents and employees interested in reporting severe weather to enable the National Weather Service (NWS) to provide timely and accurate weather warnings to the public. The effects of severe weather are felt every year by many Americans. To obtain critical weather information, NOAA's National Weather Service (NWS), part of the U.S. Department of Commerce, established SKYWARN with partner organizations. SKYWARN is a volunteer program with nearly 290,000 trained severe weather spotters. These volunteers help keep their local communities safe by providing timely and accurate reports of severe weather to the National Weather Service. There is no prerequisite or fee to participate. Police Dept., 3730 Old Lee Hwy., Fairfax. This Monday, Nov. 18 at 6:30 p.m. For more information, contact oem@fairfaxva.gov.

A Capella Ensembles Concert. Soundcheque, Mason’s premiere A Capella Ensemble, performs traditional and modern arrangements, in addition to new works and compositions written by ensemble members. Join them for a free concert at Harris Theatre at George Mason University's Center for the Arts, 4373 Mason Pond Dr., Fairfax. This Monday, Nov. 18, 7 p.m. 

Fairfax High Presents 'Almost, Maine.' Under the new direction of theater arts director Erich DiCenzo, Fairfax High has a bold and exciting year ahead of them, starting with their fall play, Almost, Maine. This romantic comedy follows a cast of characters as they navigate life and attempt to make meaningful connections with each other. Tickets are $5 for students and seniors, and $10 for adults. This Friday and Saturday, Nov. 22 and 23 at 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday the 24th at 2 p.m. Buy tickets.

An Evening of One-Acts. Experience multiple works and artistic voices in one unforgettable night in the theater. Featuring "Women and Wallace," written by Jonathan Marc Sherman and directed by Casey Bauer; and "Woyzeck," written by Georg Büchner, translated from German by Nicholas Rudall and directed by Rebecca Wahls. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students and seniors. Buy Tickets. This Thursday to Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. TheaterSpace, George Mason University's Center for the Arts, 4373 Mason Pond Dr., Fairfax.

Book Signing and 'Train Day' for Kids. In conjunction with Providence Nursery School's book fair, children's author Jason Carter Eaton will visit Barnes and Noble in Fairfax. He will read and sign copies of his new book How to Train a Train.  Bring your train enthusiasts, young and old, down to meet him. Stay and enjoy storytime, crafts and face painting courtesy of volunteers from Providence Nursery School. This Saturday, Nov. 23, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Barnes & Noble, 12193 Fair Lakes Promenade Dr., Fairfax.

Anything else going on this week that we missed? Tell us about it in the comments.

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