THU

Nov. 12

JEWISH BOOK FESTIVAL A celebration of Jewish writings and authors, with hundreds of new books for sale. Thursday 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia, 8900 Little River Tpk., Fairfax. 703-323-0880 or http://www.jccnv.org. Free admission.

THE HEATHENFEST Swiss folk metal band Eluveitie headlines this show. With Belphegor, Alestorm, Kivimetsan Druidi, Vreid, From the Ashes of My Sins and Gomorrah. 6 p.m. Jaxx, 6355 Rolling Rd., Springfield. 703-569-5940 or http://www.jaxxroxx.com. $20 in advance, $25 at the door.

"ALICE IN WONDERLAND" A cast of 27 students in grades six through eight perform Lewis Carroll's beloved fantasy. Thursday-Saturday at 7:30 p.m. The Langley School, 1411 Balls Hill Rd., McLean. 703-356-1920 or http://www.langleyschool.org. $5; tickets must be bought online.

MOUNTAIN HEART The veterans of the Grand Ole Opry perform their energetic acoustic bluegrass show. With Tim Finch & the Eastman String Band. 8 p.m. The Barns at Wolf Trap, 1635 Trap Rd., Vienna. 703-938-2404 or http://www.wolftrap.org. $22.

SARAH BORGES AND THE BROKEN SINGLES The Boston area rockers perform. Borges released her third album, "The Stars Are Out," this year. 8 p.m. Jammin' Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. 703-255-1566 or http://www.jamminjava.com. $12-$15.

FRI

Nov. 13

FRIDAY THE 13TH MICROPHONE MASSACRE With Young Ace, Red Roz, Mike Major, Matok and Juice, 23rd Street and others. 6 p.m. Jaxx, 6355 Rolling Rd., Springfield. 703-569-5940 or http://www.jaxxroxx.com. $10.

"BEAUTY AND THE BEAST JR." The Young People's Theatre performs a musical version of the classic French tale. Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday at 3 p.m. Through Nov. 21. New Hope Church, 8905 Ox Rd., Lorton. 703-866-3546 or http://www.yptnva.com. $10-$12.

MILD AND MELLOW JAZZ AT MADEIRA An Amadeus Concerts benefit performance by pianist and singer John Eaton and international vocalist Lena Seikaly. Reception, 7 p.m.; concert, 8 p.m. The Madeira School, 8328 Georgetown Pike, McLean. 703-759-5334 or 703-556-8200. $60.

"GODSPELL" Drama students perform the 1970 musical based on the Gospel of Matthew, with music by Stephen Schwartz ("Wicked"). Friday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Robert E. Lee High School, Lancer Theatre, 6540 Franconia Rd., Springfield. 703-924-8300. $10, seniors and students $8.

"THE STORY OF THE VELVETEEN RABBIT" Middle school students stage a play based on the children's book by Margery Williams. Friday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Oakcrest School, 850 Balls Hill Rd., McLean. 703-790-5450 or http://www.oakcrest.org. $5, families $20.