Arlington Weekend Fun: Aug. 21-30
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Arlington Weekend Fun: Aug. 21-30

The “Ice and Sky: Photographs of Antarctica by Robin Kent” exhibit will be on display at Cherrydale Branch Library, 2190 Military Road through Nov. 2.  Admission to the exhibit is free. Call 703-228-6330 for more.

The “Ice and Sky: Photographs of Antarctica by Robin Kent” exhibit will be on display at Cherrydale Branch Library, 2190 Military Road through Nov. 2. Admission to the exhibit is free. Call 703-228-6330 for more. Photo by Robin Kent

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“Screenshot” Exhibit. Through Aug. 23, Wednesday-Sunday, 12-5 p.m. at the Wyatt Resident Artists Gallery at Arlington Arts Center, 3500 Wilson Blvd. Roxana Alger Geffen's “Screenshot” exhibit reflects an interest in the structure of domestic life and the schedules and patterns that order a life with small children. Geffen uses the graphics and content from the computer game Minecraft as a source of material for her solo exhibition. Free. Visit www.arlingtonartscenter.org/studios for more.

Make Your Own Pizza Summer Activity. Tuesdays and Thursdays through Aug. 27, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Redrocks Neapolitan Bistro. Each child can decorate a chef hat, then with the guidance of a master chef, make their own pizza from start to finish. Other activities available. Tickets are $10-15. Call 703-920-0706.

Shirlala Music Festival. Thursdays, through Aug. 27. 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Village at Shirlington, 2700 S Quincy St. The third annual Shirlala Music Festival features three months of live music. This event series is free and open to the public. See www.villageatshirlington.com.

Rosslyn Outdoor Film Festival. Fridays through Aug. 28. 8:30 p.m. at Gateway Park, 1300 Lee Highway. The theme this year is “Quotable Comedies.” Free admission. See www.rosslynva.org/events.

Art Show. Monday-Saturday, through Aug. 29, 5-8 p.m. at Gallery Underground, 2100 Crystal Drive. “Hiding in Plain Sight,” includes paintings that have concealed images. Free. Visit www.galleryunderground.org/events/.

Crystal Screen. Mondays through Aug. 31 at sunset at 1851 S Bell St. Courtyard. Watch a projected film under the stars. This year’s theme is espionage. Free. Visit www.crystalcity.org.

Nauck Community Portrait Exhibition. Various times at Gallery 3700, 3700 S Four Mile Run Drive. Students from Drew Model Elementary School display “visual biographies.” Admission to the gallery is free. Visit www.arlingtonarts.org for more.

Barre in the Park. Thursdays through Sept., 6-7 p.m. at Gateway Park, 1300 Lee Highway. Lava Barre provides an outdoor fitness class focused on the ballet barre. Free. Visit www.rosslynva.org.

Fashion Truck Fridays. Last Friday of the month through September, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the corner of Lynn St. and Wilson Blvd. or the Plaza at 19th and N Moore St. Fashion trucks The G Truck, Curvy Chix Chariot, Tin Lizzy Mobile Boutique, Zoe’s Shoe Bar, The Board Bus, TNTN Unique Designs, Sheyla’s Boutique, and The Pink Armoire will rotate their schedules to appear. Free to attend. Visit www.rosslynva.org for more.

Summer Movies @Penrose Square. Saturdays, through Sept. 19. Sundown at Penrose Square, 2597 Columbia Pike. Free. Visit www.columbia-pike.org.

“The Fix.” Through Sept. 20, at various times at Signature Theatre, 4200 Campbell Ave. The scorned widow of the dead president transforms her son into an ideal candidate. Ticket prices vary. Visit www.sigtheatre.org for more.

“PLAY: Tinker, Tech & Toy” Art Exhibit. Through Oct. 11, Wednesday-Sunday, 12-5 p.m. at the Arlington Arts Center, 3500 Wilson Blvd. “PLAY” is an exhibition that examines games and play through the lens of contemporary art. Free. Visit www.arlingtonartscenter.org/exhibitions/play for more.

“Ice and Sky: Photographs of Antarctica by Robin Kent.” Through Nov. 2 Monday-Thursday 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Tuesday-Wednesday 1-9 p.m.; Friday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Cherrydale Branch Library, 2190 Military Road. Local landscape and landmark photographer displays work from Antarctica. Admission to the exhibit is free. Call 703-228-6330 for more.

Arlington’s Historical Museum to open on First Wednesdays. The Arlington Historical Museum, which until now was only open on weekends, will now be open to the public on the first Wednesday of every month from 12:30-3:30 p.m. The museum consists of exhibits chronicling Arlington County’s history from its original Native American settlements up to the present day. The museum will continue to be open on Saturdays and Sundays from 1-4 p.m. Admission is free. The museum is located in the former 1891 Hume School building at 1805 S Arlington Ridge Road. Contact Garrett Peck at 571-243-1113 or at garrett.peck@arlingtonhistoricalsociety.org.

Saturday/Aug. 22

Wags n’ Whiskers. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at The Village at Shirlington, 4280 Campbell Ave. Attend an animal-focused shopping event with dozens of exhibitors. Also find a photobooth for pets, balloon art and entertainment for children. Free to attend. Visit www.villageatshirlington.com for more.

Firework’s 5 Year Anniversary Party. 11:30 a.m. at Fireworks American Pizza and Bar, 2350 Clarendon Blvd. Celebrate the restaurant's five year anniversary with live music 11 a.m.-8 p.m and $5 local beers and 10-inch pizzas from 11 a.m-6 p.m. Visit www.fireworkspizza.com.

Author Wendy Sand Eckel. 4-5 p.m. at One More Page Books, 2200 N Westmoreland Street #101. Eckel is the author of “Murder at Barclay Meadow.” Free. Visit www.onemorepagebooks.com/events.html.

Live Music. 6-8 p.m. at Netherlands Carillon, Arlington Blvd. and Meade St. Classical musician Donald R. Traser will be performing. Free. Visit www.nps.gov or call 703-289-2555.

Live Music. 9 p.m. at Iota Club & Cafe, 2832 Wilson Blvd. Performances from Tone, Wailin Storms, and Heavy Lights. $12. Visit www.iotaclubandcafe.com or call 703-522-2354.

Sunday/Aug. 23

Game Night. 6-9 p.m. at Shirlington Branch Library, 4200 Campbell Ave. Compete in games like Settlers of Catan and Dominion Sunday. Free. Visit www.library.arlingtonva.us/eventscalendar/.

Run Boy Run. 7:30 p.m. at Unitarian Universalist Church, 4444 Arlington Blvd. Five-piece bluegrass band Run Boy Run hails from Tucson. Admission is $20 and $10 for students. Visit www.runboyrunband.com for more.

Live Music. 8 p.m. at Iota Club & Cafe, 2832 Wilson Blvd. Listen to performances by The Hummingbirds with No Good Sister and Annie Strokes. $12. Visit www.iotaclubandcafe.com or call 703-522-2354.

Monday/Aug. 24

Run With A Ranger. 11 a.m.-12 p.m. at Bluemont Park, 601 N Manchester St. Patrons age 12 and older may participate in a 3-4 mile run with a park ranger along County trails. No registration required. Call 703-525-0168 or email bdurman@arlingtonva.us for more.

Asana & Ale. 7-9 p.m. at Capitol City Brewing Company-Arlington, 4001 Campbell Ave.

Take a 60-minute all-levels yoga class followed by a pint of beer. Tickets are $15. Call 703-578-3888 and ask for Al to register.

Book club. 7:30-8:30 p.m. at Central Library, Second Floor Meeting Room, 1015 N Quincy St. Discuss "The Beast in the Jungle"/ "Daisy Miller" by Henry Miller. Free. Visit www.library.arlingtonva.us/eventscalendar or call 703-228-7689.

Live Music. 8 p.m. at Iota Club & Cafe, 2832 Wilson Blvd. Herb and Hanson will be performing. Free. Visit www.iotaclubandcafe.com or call 703-522-2354.

Tuesday/Aug. 25

Fall & Winter Vegetable Gardening: Extending Your Harvest. 7-8:30 p.m. at Fairlington Community Center, 3308 S Stafford St. Learn how to have a successful fall and winter harvest. Free. Visit www.arlingtonva.us/events/

Wednesday/Aug. 26

Open Mic Night. 8 p.m. Sign up to perform from 7:30-10 p.m. at Iota Club & Cafe, 2832 Wilson Blvd. Guests are welcome to perform poetry or music. Visit www.iotaclubandcafe.com or call 703-522-2354.

Thursday/Aug. 27

Outdoor Movie. 8:45 p.m. at Columbia Pike Branch Library, 816 S Walter Reed Drive. Watch "A Man Most Wanted" (2013), Rated R. Free. Visit www.library.arlingtonva.us/eventscalendar/.

Book Club. 10:30-12 p.m. at Central Library, Second Floor Meeting Room, 1015 N Quincy St. Discuss "All Quiet on the Western Front" by Erich Maria Remarque. Free. Visit www.library.arlingtonva.us/eventscalendar/.

Friday/Aug. 28

Music Performance. 8 p.m. at Air Force Memorial, 1 Air Force Memorial Dr. Music performances from the United States Air Force Concert-Band and Singing Sergeants with “The Sounds of the Screen." Free. Visit www.usafband.af.mil/

Live Music. 9 p.m. at Iota Club & Cafe, 2832 Wilson Blvd. The band Lighting Fires with is performing with Clones of Clones. Free. Visit www.iotaclubandcafe.com or call 703-522-2354.

Open Mic & Talent Showcase. 10 p.m.-12 a.m. at Busboys and Poets, 4251 S Campbell Ave. Hosted by Benny Blaq. All performers welcome.Tickets are $5. Visit www.busboysandpoets.com.

Saturday/Aug. 29

Central Arlington History Tour. 9 a.m. at Clarendon Metro Station (top of escalator), SW Corner of Wilson Boulevard and N Highland Street. Tour historic locations dating from colonial times to the early 20th century. Tickets are $2 for non-members. Contact Bernie Berne at 703-243-0719 or at bhberne@yahoo.com.

Fall & Winter Vegetable Gardening: Extending Your Harvest. 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. at Fairlington Community Center, 3308 S. Stafford St. Learn how to have a successful fall and winter harvest. Free. Visit www.arlingtonva.us/events/.

Music Festival. 4-7 p.m. at High View Park Playground, 1945 N. Dinwiddie St. Listen to Christian music artists and celebrate another season of Calloway’s Community Kickball Nights. Free. Visit www.callowayumc.org/youth-music-festival.html.

Sunday/Aug. 30

Homeward Trails Adoption Event. 12-2 p.m at Kinder Haus Toys, 1220 N Fillmore St. Dogs and cats will be available for adoption. Free. Visit www.kinderhaus.com for more.