Soprano Concerto, An Afternoon of Arias and Art Songs, Corinne Delaney, Soprano, Laura Chick, Clarinet, Flute, Guitar, and Jennie Salinas, Accompaniment, a concert, program includes “The Queen of the Night” aria by Mozart, the “Lakme duet or Flower duet” by Delibes, “Danny Boy”, “Ave Maria” by Schubert, “Morning has Broken”, and many more, 3 p.m.–5 p.m., contact: corinne_delaney@hotmail.com or chickLL@usa.net, $10

Rising Stars from Russia in voice and piano recital. Russian Chamber Art Society  presents Silver medalist  of the 2007 Tchaikovsky competition Olesya Petrova (mezzo-soprano),Gran Prix winner Roman Burdenko (baritone) and Stanislav Leontyev (tenor). Works by Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninov, Rimsky-Korsakov.   7 pm. Information 703-354-7354, $35 at door or  order at www.thercas.com

Henrietta Anderson Competition Recital: McLean Youth Orchestra
competition winners perform their winning pieces.  The recital begins
at 7:30 pm.  For information please call 703-893-8646 or visit
www.mclean-orchestra.org, free

Deborah Brown, Piano Recital.  Works by Godowsky, Haydn, Liszt, Rachmaninoff, and Balakirev at 1 pm.  No charge for admission, but donations  accepted.  CD's will be available for sale at the concert. For more information, contact:  northpotomacsm@aol.com

A Few Good Men.  Auditions for Zemfira Stage’s production of the Aaron Sorkin classic. 6:00-9:00 PM .  Performances are May 15-31. Information (703) 318-0619 or www.zemfirastage.com .

A Few Good Men.  Auditions for Zemfira Stage’s production of the Aaron Sorkin classic. 6:00-9:00 PM .  Performances are May 15-31.  Information (703) 318-0619 or www.zemfirastage.com .

Piano Concert, Elena Ulyanova - Pianist: Works for solo piano by Haydn, Beethoven, Debussy, Rachmaninoff, and Chopin, 7 pm, information 703-383-6727 www.Elena-Ulyanova.com   $20 at the door

Irish music and song with The Cathy Ryan Band:  The former lead singer from Cherish the Ladies has established herself as one of Celtic music’s most popular and enduring singer-songwriters. 8 pm, information www.sunspotpro.com or 703-698-0303.  $25 in advance & $28 at door.

Children’s Book Fair, Join children’s book publisher Usborne at this special event for kids and adults! Usborne will be offering dozens of selections focusing on social studies and other educational areas. Kids can play “Museum Detective” on a scavenger hunt of The Lyceum and enjoy other free activities like storytelling, crafts, and hands-on artifacts stations. Stimulate your child’s curiosity at this fun family event. Free admission! 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 703-838-4994 www.alexandriahistory.org

Opera Theatre of Northern Virginia Artist of the Year Recital: Kathy Hankins, soprano, and Gillian Cookson, paino.  Features works by Mozart, Handel, Massenet, Gershwin, Duke Ellington and Andre Previn.  7:30 p.m. with reception to follow. Tickets: $25 (including cost of reception) at www.novaopera.org or by calling 703-528-1433.  Tickets also available at the door.

Violin and Piano Concert, Elizabeth Adams, violin; Ina Mirtcheva, piano.  Benefit recital, sponsored by the DAR (Eleanor Wilson Chapter) for the DC Naturalization Court.  Works of Beethoven, Brahms, Prokofiev.  7 P.M.  Requested donation $10.  For more information call 703-549-6308 or email smerdyashchaya@yahoo.com.

History of Del Ray (illustrated lecture).  To commemorate the centennial of
Del Ray, Leland Ness will discuss the history of Del Ray, 7:30 PM,
information at www.alexandriahistorical.org or 703-683-2636, Free.

St. Charles String Quartet with Andrew Dias, Guest Pianist. Haydn Quartet in D Op.20 No.4, Mendelssohn Canzonetta Op.12, and Dvorak Piano  Quintet in A Op.81, 7:30pm, information  240-416-3105 www.stcharlesquartet.com, Free concert/Donations           accepted.

Dance in the Round with Tehreema Mitha. Ms. Mitha's India-inspired dancing has been acclaimed throughout the metropolitan area. Presented by The Alexandria Performing Arts Association, 4:00 PM. For more information call 703.549.1421. alexperformingartsassociation.org. Free admission; donations accepted.

Philomela performs works of living composers.  Philomela, a women’s vocal ensemble performing in the D.C. area for over 30 years, sings works of living composers including Eric Whitacre, John Rutter, local composers Daniel Gawthrop and Jean Lutterman, and premiering a work written for Philomela by Ian Coleman.  3:00 pm.  Information, call Cheryl Castner (301) 855-8019 or email Sue Numrich, snumrich@ida.org.,  $18.00 and $10.00 for seniors and children under 12.

Scottish singer and songwriter Emily Smith, the BBC Young Traditional Musician of the Year in 2002.  8 pm, information www.sunspotpro.com or 703-698-0303.  $18 in advance, & $20 at door.

An Afternoon of Flute and Harp Music:  Beau Soir Ensemble, Lauren Panfili (flute) and Michelle Myers Lundy (harp).  Works to include music by Farr, Hasselmans, C.P.E. Bach, Piazolla and Bizet.  3 pm.  For information, call (571) 275-1047 or e-mail beausoirensemble@yahoo.com.  Admission is free, donations accepted.

Cellospeak presents "A Virtuoso Evening", a cello recital by world renowned soloist, Stephen Framil, with piano accompanist Julie Nishimura. The program includes works by Schumann, Prokofiev, Cassado, Paganini, Martinu and Piazzola.  Concert at 7 pm followed by a light reception.  Tickets are $25 ($10 tax deductible as contribution to Cellospeak, a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization, www.cellospeak.com).  Information and tickets: 703-264-1258.

Lions of No. VA  Bland Competition: talented young vocalists and instrumentalists will compete for scholarships, 7:30 pm, information 301-449-9153, free admission.

Musical Themes and Dreams from Eastern Europe, Violin Recital,
Renowned violinist Solomia Soroka will explore Eastern European works by Hubay, Bartok, Kreisler, Skoryk, and her newest discovery, Hungarian-American born composer Arthur Hartmann, 3 pm, information 301-229-2615.  Unreserved seating. Suggested donation $20, students free. www.thewashingtongroup.org.

Robin Spielberg in Concert , mesmerizing audiences with inspired tales, extraordinary piano technique and heartfelt performances, Robin Spielberg is in the top echelon of contemporary composer/pianists. 8 pm. Tickets and information at www.sunspotpro.com and 800 404-9049. $18 in advance & $20 at door.

Traditional and Contemporary Japanese Music with Koto and
Shakuhachi(bamboo flute), Ayako Morikawa(Koto) and Masahiro
Nishihama(shakuhachi), works by Miyagi, Miyata and Yamamoto,
3 pm, information 301-754-3842, or nishihama_shakuhachi@yahoo.com   Free

Annual Alexandria History Awards will be presented by the Alexandria
Historical Society.  Following the Awards Ceremony and preceding the
Reception, Dr. John R. Maass will deliver a short lecture titled “Past
Imperfect,”  in which he will compare public and academic history.  7:30

Dance in the Round with Tehreema Mitha.  Ms. Mitha's India-inspired dancing has been acclaimed throughout the metropolitan area. presented by  The Alexandria Performing Arts Association, 4:00 PM, (free will donations accepted).  For more information call 703.549.1421. or visit www.wmpa.us, free admission

Guitarist Larry Snitzler in Recital. Music of de Murcia, Malats, Manén, Sor, Turina and Weiss, 8:00pm, Information: 703-919-9773 and at www.larrysnitzler.com. Admission, $25.00.

Russian Bel Canto. Russian Chamber Art Society presents two new international stars - soprano Irina Rindzuner and baritone Kreshnik Zhabjaku in a program of works by Glinka, Dargomyzhsky, Tchaikovsky, Rimsky-Korsakov and Sviridov. 3 pm. Information 703-354-7354, $35 at door or order at www.thercas.com

The Solo Committee sings music for Mother's Day, singer/ songwriter, Susan Mack, accompanied by Carey and Sue Loomis, guitar and recorder, plus support harmonies in Bible based folk songs. "All our music has one purpose -- to heal and comfort,” refreshments and meet the musicians following, donations to the Jointly Maintained Christian Science Reading Room in Washington DC, RSVP and information at jmrr.dc@verizon.net or by phone 202-347-6336.

A Few Good Men.  Zemfira Stage presents the classic play by Aaron Sorkin.   Pay-what-you-can performance.  8:00PM.  Information/Reservations (703) 318-0619 or www.zemfirastage.com .  $15 General Admission; $10 Students, Seniors, Active or Retired Military, Groups of 10 or more.   

A Few Good Men.  Zemfira Stage presents the classic play by Aaron Sorkin.   8:00PM. Opening Night Reception.  Information/Reservations (703) 318-0619 or www.zemfirastage.com .  $15 General Admission; $10 Students, Seniors, Active or Retired Military, Groups of 10 or more.  

A Few Good Men.  Zemfira Stage presents the classic play by Aaron Sorkin.   8:00PM.  Information/Reservations (703) 318-0619 or www.zemfirastage.com .  $15 General Admission; $10 Students, Seniors, Active   or Retired Military, Groups of 10 or more. 

A  Few Good Men.  Zemfira Stage presents the classic play by Aaron Sorkin.   7:30PM.  Information/Reservations (703) 318-0619 or www.zemfirastage.com .  $15 General Admission; $10 Students, Seniors, Active or Retired Military, Groups of 10 or more; Matinee 

Ukrainian Piano Concert, Pianist Natalia Shkoda, works by the Ukrainian composer Viktor Kossenko:  “Eleven Etudes in the Form of Dances”, Op.1, a synthesis in the late-Romantic piano tradition, 3 pm, information, 301-229-2615,  Unreserved seating. Suggested donation $20, students free. www.thewashingtongroup.org. 

A  Few Good Men.  Zemfira Stage presents the classic play by Aaron Sorkin.   7:30PM.  Information/Reservations (703) 318-0619 or www.zemfirastage.com .  $15 General Admission; $10 Students, Seniors, Active or Retired Military, Groups of 10 or more; Matinee 

A Few Good Men.  Zemfira Stage presents the classic play by Aaron Sorkin.   8:00PM, Information/Reservations (703) 318-0619 or  www.zemfirastage.com .  $15 General Admission; $10 Students, Seniors, Active   or Retired Military, Groups of 10 or more; Matinee 

The Cold War: A Son’s Perspective (lecture).  Francis Gary Powers, Jr., son of the U-2 pilot shot down over the Soviet Union in 1960, will discuss the Cold War.  7:30 PM, information at www.alexandriahistorical.org or 703-683-2636, Free. 

A Few Good Men.  Zemfira Stage presents the classic play by Aaron Sorkin.   8:00PM, Information/Reservations (703) 318-0619 or www.zemfirastage.com .  $15 General Admission; $10 Students, Seniors, Active or Retired Military, Groups of 10 or more; Matinee 

A Few Good Men.  Zemfira Stage presents the classic play by Aaron Sorkin.   8:00PM, Information/Reservations (703) 318-0619 or  www.zemfirastage.com .  $15 General Admission; $10 Students, Seniors, Active or Retired Military, Groups of 10 or more; Matinee 

Winner's Concert from the 7th Annual APAA Music Competition, both vocal and instrumental winners, presented by The Alexandria Performing Arts Association, (free will donations accepted).  For more information call 703.549.1421 or visit www.wmpa.us, free admission 

A Few Good Men.  Zemfira Stage presents the classic play by Aaron
 Sorkin.   3:00PM Matinee, Information/Reservations (703) 318-0619 or
 www.zemfirastage.com .  $15 General Admission; $10 Students, Seniors,
 Active or Retired Military, Groups of 10 or more; Matinee