Ongoing
Friday Night After Hours Teen Center. 7-10 p.m. Includes pizza, a special event, gaming, computers, music and available art supplies.  Free with a signed permission slip. February special features: Feb. 10, Valentine Party; Feb. 17, Mardi Gras Masquerade; Feb. 24, Mobiles inspired by Calder. library.loudoun.gov.
Cascades Library, 21030 Whitfield Place, Potomac Falls.

Fit Kids classes . Classes offered: Mom & Me Fitness Jr., T-Ball Sluggers, Floor Hockey. Claude Moore Rec Center, 46105 Loudoun Park Lane, Sterling. 571-258-3600. fitkids123.com.

Leesburg Court of Shoppes will hold its second annual Customer Appreciation Days with Groundhog’s specials in each of the 38 dealers booths. The new downstairs is housing a MINT 1889 Buggy. 19847 James Monroe Highway. leesburgcourtofshops.com. 703-777-3363.

Wednesday, Feb. 8

Potomac River Audubon Society’s Shenandoah River Birding Trip. 8 a.m. Meet in the parking lot in front of the Martin’s Supermarket in the Jefferson Crossroads Shopping Center off Route 340 in Charles Town, W.Va. For more information or to check on possible weather cancellations, contact trip leader Sandy Sagalkin at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or 240-291-6465.

Thursday, Feb. 9

LEGO Building Competition in Lovettsville. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Ages 3-13 invited to bring their own LEGOS to test their skills and creativity. Pre registration required. $8. 540-822-5284. Lovettsville Community Center, 57 E. Broad Way, Lovettsville.

Friday, Feb. 10

Freedom High School Theatre presents “Fairy Tale Trials.” 7:30 p.m. Also on Saturday at 3 p.m. and 7:30 and Sunday at 3 p.m. Two popular fairy tales with a twist – “The Trial of the Big Bad Wolf” and “Goldilocks on Trial.” $7. Freedom High School, 25450 Riding Center Drive, South Riding. 703-542-7981.

The Fabulous Exaggerations Band at The Blackthorne Inn & Restaurant. 8-11pm. Wolf Tone’s Irish Pub, 10087 John S. Mosby Highway, Upperville. Blackthorne-inn.com.

Run Rabbit Run Dinner Theatre. 7 p.m., buffet, 8 p.m., show. Also on Saturday and Sunday. Tuesday, Feb. 14 and Saturday-Sunday, Feb 18-19. Four hilarious one-act plays. Grandale Farm Restaurant, 14001 Harpers Ferry Road, Neersville. Rrrtheatre.org.

Taking Flight Theatre Co. presents “Earth and Sky.” 8 p.m. Also on Saturday and Sunday. $15 adults, $10 students and seniors. Waddell Theatre, NOVA’s Loudoun Campus. tftheatre.org.

Opening art reception to meet Maggie Siner. 5:30-8 p.m. ArtSquare Gallery, 12 Cardinal Park Drive SE, Leesburg. LoudounArtSquare.org or 703-777-5498.

Saturday, Feb. 11

A field trip to explore Loudoun County’s geology. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Join Dr Randy Orndorff of the U.S. Geological Survey for a field trip exploring various aspects of the county’s geology. Meet in the Leesburg area and visit various outcroppings and other geological features that demonstrate Loudoun County’s unusual geological features. Registration required. Space limited. To register, sign up online at loudounwildlife.org/SignUp.htm or contact Joe Coleman at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or 540-554-2542.

Birding Banshee. 8 a.m. Join Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy and the Friends of Banshee Reeks at the Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve for the monthly bird walk. Because of its rich and varied habitat, this part of the county is a birding hot spot. Please bring binoculars. Questions contact Joe Coleman at 540-554-2542 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Romance tours and Valentine’s teas at Oatlands. Noon and 2 p.m. Also on Sunday. $12. Enjoy an afternoon walk through the mansion with a knowledgeable guide, sharing details of historic Oatlands romances. Valentine’s teas also on Saturday-Sunday at 1 p.m. Enjoy tea sandwiches, scones and other treats. $26.95. Reservations necessary. 703-777-3174. Oatlands, Route 15, Leesburg. Oatlands.org.

“Murder by Murder,” interactive comedy/murder mystery. 8 p.m. Presented by Sterling Playmakers. $20, includes hor d’oeurves. A memorable audience participation show similar to “Sheer Madness.” The audience has come to attend a performance of “Murder in disguise,” a participation murder set in a masquerade party. Audience members will have the opportunity to directly question the suspects and help determine who-dun-it. The audience is invited to come in costume [optional] and join the party. Reservations at 540-338-7973 or visit franklinparkartscenter.org. Franklin Park Arts Center, 36441 Blueridge View Lane, Purcellville.

Shenandoah Coffee House Series Concert. 7:30 p.m. $15. Presenting the music of David Roth. Unitarian Universalist Church of Loudoun, Gleedsville Road, just south of Leesburg. Shenandoahcoffeehouse.org.

Le Bal des Plumes (The Ball of Feathers) to benefit the Blue Ridge Wildlife Center. Hosted by Sandy Lerner and Ayrshire Farm. $150 per person. The night includes dinner, drinks and live entertainment. Ayrshire Farm, Upperville.

Chorus of the Old Dominion offers “Singing Valentines.” Feb 11-14. Buy a “Singing Valentine” for your special someone –  one old-fashioned love song, a red rose, a greeting card with the sender’s message inside, and a photo to remember the loving gesture. You choose the time and place, anywhere in Loudoun County. Visit odchorus.org or contact the chorus at 703-348-0071 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

Loudoun Symphonic Winds winter concert, “Wonders of the World” 7:30 p.m. $5 individual, $10 family. Seneca Ridge Middle School, 98 Seneca Ridge Drive, Sterling.

Sunday, Feb. 12

My Nature Valentine at Morven Park. 1-3 p.m. Ages 3-8 hike through Morven Park’s trails (weather permitting), make a Valentine for the birds (a heart-shaped bird feeder) and share a cup of apple cider in the Winmill Carriage Museum. $5, child; $3,adult. Registration required. naturevalentine.eventbrite.com. 17263 Southern Planter Lane, Leesburg. For more information contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or call 703-777-2414, ext. 6617.

“The Potomac Frontier –  Loudoun in 1862.” 2 p.m. Lecture series presented by the Mosby Heritage Area Association’s Director of Education, Rich Gillespie. St. James United Church of Christ, 10 East Broad Way, Lovettsville.

Benefit concert. 5 p.m. The Third Practice vocal ensemble and the Shenandoah University Chamber Choir will perform in support of the local Grace to Go Meal Ministry. The highlight of the program is the Virginia premiere of David Lang’s Pulitzer Prize-winning “Little Match Girl Passion,” a stunning setting of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic tale. St. James Episcopal Church, 14 Cornwall St. NW, Leesburg.

Monday, Feb. 13

Monitoring Today’s Technology. 7-8:30 p.m. $31. Ages 20 and up. Consider the technology your teen uses on a regular basis - computers, televisions, cell phones, gaming devices, iPods, iPhones, etc. Multitasking at its finest … or is it? Monitoring options, keyloggers, carrier usage options, advice and resources will be explored in this seminar. Carver Center, 200 Willie Palmer Way, Purcellville. 571-258-3400.

Tuesday, Feb. 14

Fourth annual Victory Garden class. 6:30-7:30 p.m. $49. A series of six presentations by area horticultural leaders, including, Garden Preparation, with an emphasis on organics; Landscape Design; Floral Design; Honey, Bees and Chickens; Herbs (courtesy of the Herb Society of America, Potomac Unit); Trees, Shrubs and Perennials. Carver Center, 200 Willie Palmer Way, Purcellville. 571-258-3400.

Frogshackle Open House. All ages. Free. Noon-1:30 p.m. Discover a treasure trove of objects from nature. Claude Moore Park, 21544 Old Vestal’s Gap Road, Sterling. 571-258-3700.

Wednesday, Feb. 15

“Living with Alzheimer’s for Caregivers.” 10 a.m.-noon. Three- week educational program presented by the Alzheimer’s Association. Spring Arbor Assisted Living, 237 Fairview St NW, Leesburg. 703-777-9300.

Thursday, Feb. 16

Insects in Winter. Ages 3-6. 9:30-11 a.m. or 12:30-2 p.m. Also on Friday. Find out how the insect world copes with the cold. $12.50, child. Claude Moore Park, 21544 Old Vestal’s Gap Road, Sterling. 571-258-3700.

“Pippin!” presented by Dominion High School. 7:30 p.m. Also on Friday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday Feb. 19 at 2 p.m. $8, adults; $6 students and seniors. Senior Sam Allen, who was nominated for a Cappies Award as Best Vocalist for his performance in DHS’ production of “Grease” in 2010, stars as the lead role in “Pippin!” Other notable performances are by Kaitlyn Salazar as Catherine, Melissa Caracciollo and Nikolle Holland as leading players and Cody Ferry as King Charlemagne. Dominion High School, 21326 Augusta Drive, Sterling.

Friday, Feb. 17

Eight annual Mardi Gras Carnival. 5:30-8:30 p.m. $5, kids ; $1, adults. Crafts, games and activities. Silent auction and raffle. Claude Moore Community Center, 46111 Loudoun Park Lane, Sterling. 571-258-3500. mardigrascarnvial.org.

Twenty-fifth annual Chocolates Galore and More. 7-11 p.m. Fundraiser for the YMCA Loudoun County. Event attendees will indulge in chocolates, desserts and hors d’oeuvres prepared by the area’s finest restaurants and caterers. Silent and live auctions, music, dancing and more. Tickets on sale at chocolatesgalore.org, or contact the YMCA Loudoun County at 703-777-9622. Ticket $60 for general admission, $75 at the door and $75 for reserved seating. National Conference Center, Belmont Ridge Place, Leesburg. conferencecenter.com.

Saturday, Feb. 18

2012 Loudon Expo. 2-6 p.m. Exhibitors include wineries, local music and farms, CSAs and other rural economy entrepreneurs. Bush Tabernacle at Fireman’s Field, 250 S. Nursery Ave., Purcellville. Loudoungrownexpo.com.

The Journey Through Hallowed Ground Partnership presents Tony Horwitz, Pulitzer Prize author. 4-7 p.m. The author discusses his new book, “Midnight Rising: John Brown and the raid that Sparked the Civil War.” Tickets $50 with limited space and seating. 40138 Main St., Waterford. 540-882-4929.

Fourth annual Taste of Greece. 11 -9 p.m. Also on Sunday. Presented by the Greek Orthodox Parish of Loudoun County. Taste a variety of dishes from Greece, including gyros, baklava and more. Curbside pick up available. Call 571-535-6736 or 571-535-6739. Pre-order meals to go by calling ahead. Ashburn Fire Department, Ashburn Road. greekfestivalloudoun.org.

Sunday, Feb. 19

The Community Music School of the Piedmont presents “The Joy of Bach,” the fifth annual Candlelight Concert featuring the internationally acclaimed J. Reilly Lewis and performers from The Washington Bach Consort. 4 p.m. Tickets, $125. Purchase online at piedmontmusic.org. Barton Oaks Ballroom in The Plains.

Friday, Feb. 24

Capital Home and Garden Show. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. All weekend. More than 250 local exhibits. $10 adults, $3 children. Dulles Expo Center, 4320 Chantilly Shopping Center, Chantilly. Capitalhomeandgardenshow.com.

Saturday, Feb 25

Happy 22nd Birthday Party for Lovettsville Library. 1 p.m. Cake, door prizes and live music. Lovettsville Library, 12 N. Light St., Lovettsville. 540-822-5824.

Knights of Columbus Polish American Dinner/Dance. 7 p.m. Saint Joseph’s Parish Hall, 750 Peachtree St., Herndon. Traditional Polish food, $60 couple. 703-395-8294 for tickets or info.

Saturday, March 3

Loudoun Habitat for Humanity gala event. 6 p.m. $150 per person. For tickets call 703-737-6772. Masquerade ball and silent auction. River Creek Country Club, Leesburg. .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).