Costume Drawing, Tuesday, Sept. 19. Look in the calendar for more.
Wednesday/Sept. 13
Barcroft Gymnastics Ribbon Cutting. 5 p.m. at Barcroft Sport & Fitness Center, 4200 S Four Mile Run Drive. Based on popular demand, Arlington County expanded its gymnastics facility with double the space for more classes and more gymnasts. Learn more at parks.arlingtonva.us/events/barcroft-gymnastics-ribbon-cutting/.
Film Festival Kicks Off. 7 p.m. at Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse, 2903 Columbia Pike. Locavore Film Series showcasing starring Academy Award winner, Ellen Burstyn in “Wish You Well,” filmed in Virginia. Visit arlingtondrafthouse.com/ or call 703-486-2345.
Thursday/Sept. 14
Artist Lecture. At 7 p.m. at the Woman’s Club of Arlington, 700 S Buchanan St. An evening with author, Toby McIntosh, who will present a talk on Auriel Bessemer’s seven New Deal-era murals, installed at the historic Joseph L. Fisher Post Office in Clarendon. Email latripp24@gmail.com for more.
Friday/Sept. 15
Fridays at the Fountain. 5-9 p.m. at the fountain across from 1750 Crystal Drive. A different brewery each week and local live music on the Keolis Stage. Entry is free. Every Friday through October. Visit www.crystalcity.org/do/siptember for more.
St. Mary’s Stewardship Party. 7:30-9 p.m. at St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 2609 N Glebe Road. Visit http://stmarysarlington.org/ or call 703-527-6800 for more.
Saturday/Sept. 16
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. 10:30-11:30 a.m. at Columbia Pike Branch Library, 816 S Walter Reed Drive. Join for the Mexican folk tale "Cactus Soup," then create fun cactus crafts. For families with children in elementary and middle school. Visit https://library.arlingtonva.us/locations/columbia-pike-branch-library/.
BBQ, Boots and Bingo. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at The Columbus Club of Arlington, 5115 Little Falls Road. Food, entertainment, games, moon bounces, a fire truck, face painting and bingo. Call 703-558-0035 for more.
Fun Day Festival. Noon-6 p.m. at the Drew Model School & Community Center, 3500 S. 23rd St. Kids Pavillion of activities, including Gwen Brown and Mature Clientele on stage and Fish Fry, Vendors, Community Bike Ride and Basketball Game. Call 703-486-0058 for more.
S.A.L.T. Toastmasters Club. 2-4 p.m. at Westover Library, 1644 N. McKinley Road #3. Learn public speaking, communication, and leadership skills. This is held the third Saturday each month. Call 703-475-3208 or visit 3953561.toastmastersclubs.org/ for more.
Sunday/Sept. 17
2017 Bluemont Arlington Run. 8:45 a.m. at at the Bluemont Park, 329 N. Manchester St. There will be a 5K and 10K on the Washington & Old Dominion Trail to benefit the EOD Warrior Foundation. Visit www.eodwarriorfoundation.org for more.
Sunday Brunch Yoga at the Pub. 9 a.m. at Crystal City Sports Pub, 529 23rd St. S. Hour long, all-levels vinyasa flow followed by drinks at the bar. The $10 ticket includes a brunch beverage of choice. Takes place every Sunday through December. Visit www.crystalcity.org/do/siptember for more.
Pups and Pilsners. 2-6 p.m. at the plaza, 12th Street S. & Crystal Drive. This dog-friendly festival features a beer garden with craft brews and offerings from local breweries and a number of dog friendly attractions including a fenced dog run. Plan a picnic or grab a bite from a local Crystal City restaurant or on-site food truck. Visit www.crystalcity.org/do/siptember for more.
Monday/Sept. 18
Poetry Mixer. 7-8 p.m. at Shirlington Branch Library, 4200 Campbell Ave. Informal group of local poetry writers write and read original poetry, and exchange constructive criticism. Meets every third Monday except holidays. Call 703-228-6545 for more.
Artist Talk with Donald Lipski. 7 p.m. at Columbia Pike Library,816 South Walter Reed Drive. Lipski will discuss his creative process in creating artwork for the public realm in a moderated discussion with Arlington County Board Member Christian Dorsey. Free. Call 703-228-5990 for more.
Tuesday/Sept. 19
Wine and Food Tasting Party. 6-8:30 p.m. National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, 4301 Wilson Blvd. Sample food, wine and take part in the raffle in support of Arlington Thrive. Visit www.arlingtonrotaryclub.org for more.
Drawing Meet-Up. 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Westover Branch Library, 1644 N McKinley Road. A place for like-minded creatives to work on art and socialize in a relaxed atmosphere. All-skill levels are welcome. September theme: Cosplay… with a costumed figure model: Katt Noir as Deadpool; October: The Bride of Frankensketch. Program is designed for adults, but mature high schoolers are also welcome. RSVP for an event reminder; attendance is on a first-come, first-served basis. Visit library.arlingtonva.us/locations/westover-branch-library/.
Sept. 19-Oct. 17
Yoga in the Park. 6-7:30 p.m. at Gateway Park, 1300 Lee Highway. On Tuesday, hour-long classes are accessible to all fitness levels. The cost for an entire session of five classes is just $20 per person. Call 703-228-6525 for more.
Wednesday/Sept. 20
How Charlotte Bronte Wrote Her Masterpiece. 7-8:30 p.m. at Central Library, 1015 N Quincy St. Why did Charlotte Bronte go to such great lengths on the publication novel to conceal its authorship from her family, close friends, and the press? John C. Pfordresher, author of "The Secret History of Jane Eyre," explores these questions through an investigation into the relationship between the novel's heroine and its author. Books will be available for sale and signing after the event. Visit library.arlingtonva.us/locations/central-library.
Thursday/Sept. 21
Conversations with the Experts. 7-8:30 p.m. at Central Library, 1015 N Quincy St. Learn tips and tricks to writing Young Adult Literature from a panel of YA authors. The authors take questions from the audience, and their books are available for signing after each discussion. September's theme: Writing Romance and Relationships in YA. Visit library.arlingtonva.us/locations/central-library or www.onemorepagebooks.com.
Saturday/Sept. 23
Artist Lecture. 11 a.m. at the public plaza at 1310 N. Courthouse Road. Meet the minds behind the “Meeting Bowls” when Arlington Arts presents an Artist Talk by Eva Salmerón and Emilio Alarcón of Madrid-based mmmm… Email jbyers@arlingtonva.us or call 703-228-1847 for more.
Fall Fashion Must-Haves. 1-5 p.m. at Fashion Centre at Pentagon City, 1100 S. Hayes St. Indulge in a day of fall fashion must-haves from popular stores. The event is free and open to the public. Visit simon.com/fashioncentreatpentagoncity.
Sunday/Sept. 24
Sunday Brunch Yoga at the Pub. 9 a.m. at Crystal City Sports Pub, 529 23rd St. S. Hour long, all-levels vinyasa flow followed by drinks at the bar. The $10 ticket includes a brunch beverage of choice. Takes place every Sunday through December. Visit www.crystalcity.org/do/siptember for more.
Sunday/Oct. 1
Sunday Brunch Yoga at the Pub. 9 a.m. at Crystal City Sports Pub, 529 23rd St. S. Hour long, all-levels vinyasa flow followed by drinks at the bar. The $10 ticket includes a brunch beverage of choice. Takes place every Sunday through December. Visit www.crystalcity.org/do/siptember for more.
Monday/Oct. 2
ARTrageous Silent Auction. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at the Gallery Underground, 2100 Crystal Drive. Annual Arlington Artists Alliance silent art auction. Visit www.arlingtonartistsalliance.org/ for more.
Tuesday/Oct. 10
Meet the Author. 7 p.m. at One More Page Books, 2200 N. Westmoreland St., #101. NPR books commentator Nancy Pearl will discuss her debut novel “George & Lizze.” Visit www.onemorepagebooks.com/ for more.