<cal1>WEDNESDAY/APRIL 10
<cal2>Wildflower Wander. Adults will walk through one of the largest stands of bluebells on the East Coast at Bull Run and Cub Run creeks in Centreville, Va., from 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Van will leave Lubber Run Recreation Center, 300 N. Park Drive. Cost is $10. Reservations required. Call 703-228-6535.
Garden Week. Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608 N. Military Road, will present a program for grades one and two, from 3-4 p.m. Stories, learning about seeds and planting flowers to take home. Cost is $1. Reservations required. Call 703-228-3403.
Navigating the Library Online. Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St., will assist individuals with the online library resource in the CyberCenter, from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Register at 703-228-6346.
Life Skills Workshop at Columbia Pike Library, 816 S. Walter Reed Drive, at 7 p.m. Learn appropriate ways to handle and release anger. Call 703-228-7761.
<cal1>FRIDAY/APRIL 12
<cal2>The Life of Herps. Children in kindergarten through grade two learn about reptiles and amphibians, herps as they are known collectively, from 4:15-5:15 p.m. Free. Reservations required. Call Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608 N. Military Road, at 703-228-3403.
Andrew Lloyd Webber. "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat," by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber, presented by The Children's Theatre. Thomas Jefferson Theatre, 125 S. Old Glebe Road, through April 21. Show times are Fridays, at 7:30 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays, at 3 p.m. Tickets are $7-$10. Call 703-548-1154.
'Singin' in the Rain' is the spring musical at Bishop O'Connell High School, 6600 Little Falls Road, on April 12, 13, 19, 20 at 8 p.m., and April 21 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults; $8 for students and seniors. Reservations are suggested. Call 703-237-1448 or visit www. geocities.com/djodrama/.
<cal1>SATURDAY/APRIL 13
<cal2>The Dance Troupe of Cambodian American Heritage, one of the oldest Cambodian dance groups in the United States, will present a performance of the Cambodian Royal Court Dance, at 7:30 p.m., at Washington-Lee High School, 1300 North Quincy St. An After-Concert Party will feature Cambodian pop music by The New Hello Band. Tickets are $17 at the door. Call 703-228-1848 or 703-228-1852.
Spring Fair at Glebe Elementary School, 1770 Glebe Road, from 10 a.m-2 p.m. Pony rides, moon bounce, face painting and games. Proceeds benefit the school. Admission to the fair is free. Call 703-228-6280.
Trees and Wildflowers. A program for teens and adults at Fort C.F. Smith Park, 2411 N. 24th St., from 10 a.m.-noon. Folklore, medicinal and traditional uses for trees and wildflowers. Free. Reservations required. Call 703-228-6535.
Cooking Class. Fresh Fields, 2700 Wilson Blvd., will present a culinary journey through the spring cuisines of the Caribbean, Latin America and Africa, from 10 a.m.-noon. Free preview. Call to register at 703-527-6596.
Blacksmith's Open Forge. Families watch, participate and learn as members of the Blacksmith's Guild of the Potomac use fire to form raw materials for tools and objects, from noon-4 p.m. Free. Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608 N. Military Road. No reservations needed. Call 703-228-3403.
Wildflower Sale. Native wildflowers will be on sale at Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S. Carlin Springs Road, from 1:30-3 p.m. Profits go toward garden improvements at the center. Call 703-228-6535.
Hopping Animals. Long Branch Nature Center presents a program for families with children age 5 and up, from 4-5 p.m. Toads, frogs and their relatives. Includes a walk around the park ponds. Wear boots or old shoes. Free. Reservations required. Call 703-228-6535.
Birding for Beginners at Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St., at 9 a.m., in the second floor meeting room. Learn how to find, identify and enjoy birds. Call 703-528-5406.
KidsStuff Sale. Annual Mount Olivet Preschool, 1500 N. Glebe Road, (intersection of Glebe and 16th Street), from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Quality used children's clothing, baby equipment, toys, videos, books, furniture and more. Free parking. Call 703-527-5508.
Economic Discussion. "Holes in the Safety Net?" will be held at Faith Lutheran Church, 3313 Arlington Blvd., from 9 a.m.-noon. A dialogue about whether Arlington's citizens are having their needs met with food, housing, clothing and medical care. American Association of University Women is a key sponsor. Free and open to the public.
Author Discussion at Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St., at 1 p.m. with Ed Leefeldt. "The Woman Who Rode the Wind" is his book. Call 703-228-5984.
Homeownership Class at Arlington Mill Community Center, 4975 Columbia Pike, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Learn all of the basics. Free. Sponsored by the Virginia Housing Development Authority. Call Karen Serfis to register at 703-527-3854.
Artists' Alliance Show. Thirty-five Arlington artists will show recent work at an Exhibition and Sale, April 13-14. Saturday, from 4-8 p.m.; Sunday, from noon-4 p.m. St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 4000 Lorcum Lane.
Group Yard Sale. Soroptimist International of Arlington will hold this annual event, from 8 a.m.-2 p.m., at 6625 Kirby Court, Falls Church. Profits of this fund-raising activity will be contributed to their community services projects such as shelters for domestic violence. Rain date is April 20. E-mail siarlington@yahoo.com.
<cal1>SUNDAY/APRIL 14
<cal2>Maps and Compasses. A program designed for grade four and up, accompanied by an adult, at Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S. Carlin Springs Road, from 2-4 p.m. Compasses provided. Free Reservations required. Call 703-228-6535.
Presidents, Politics and Power. Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St., presents David Grubin on Truman, at 2 p.m. Grubin will screen and discuss his film "Truman." Call 703-228-5996.
Spring Campfire. A program for the whole family at Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S. Carlin Springs Road, from 6:45-7:30 p.m. Stories, animal guests, games, songs and s'mores. Cost is $2. Reservations required. Call 703-228-6535.
D.C. United Player Appearance. Marco Etcheverry of Major League Soccer D.C. United kicks off National Library Week with storytelling, soccer demos, autographs and more, at 4 p.m. at Columbia Pike Library, 816 S. Walter Reed Drive. Call 703-228-5710.
Metamorphosis is a free program at Potomac Overlook Regional Park, 2845 N. Marcey Road, at 2 p.m. Examine long- and short-term changes in living organisms and systems. Adults and teens 15 and older. Reservations are required. Call 703-528-5406.
Gospel Choir. St. Joseph's Gospel Choir will present an uplifting program of song at The Cathedral of St. Thomas Moore, Glebe Road and Arlington Boulevard, at 7:30 p.m. Call 703-524-2815.
<cal1>MONDAY/APRIL 15
<cal2>Tax Blues Night Clarendon's annual farewell party to tax season runs from 6 p.m.-midnight at the Clarendon Post Office, Washington Boulevard and Hudson Street. Entertainment includes rock, blues, rockabilly, mariachi, youth singers and bellydancers. Free admission. Food tables. Call 703-276-0228.
Speaking of Books will discuss Sebastien Japrisot's "A Very Long Engagement," at Westover Library, 1800 N. Lexington St., at 7 p.m. Call 702-228-5260.
Poetry Meets Prose, sponsored by The Writer's Center, presents "Finding Your Place on the Continuum" at 3700 S. Four Mile Run Drive, on Mondays, from 7:30-10 p.m. Workshop for writers unable to commit to either poetry or prose. Eight-week session. Cost is $145 for members and $160 for nonmembers. Call 703-228-1850.
<cal1>TUESDAY/APRIL 16
<cal2>Birding Trip. Adults will look for spring migrants to the woodlands and waterfowl along the Potomac River, from 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. at Westmoreland Co., Va. Dress for the weather, bring binoculars and lunch. Van leaves Lubber Run Recreation Center, 300 N. Park Drive. Cost is $15. Reservations required. Call 703-228-3403.
<cal1>WEDNESDAY/APRIL 17
<cal2>Rosebud 'Open Screen' Video Incubator. A showcase of new creations and works-in-progress by area independent filmmakers, at 8 p.m. at Rosslyn Spectrum, 1611 N. Kent St. Call 703-524-2388.
Navigating the Library's Online Databases at Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St., is an introductory hands-on instruction from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Call the CyberCenter at 703-228-6346.
Cooking Class. Sur La Table, 1101 S. Joyce St., will present a class on fast appetizers for entertaining. with Hugh Carpenter, a chef, culinary instructor and author, at 6 p.m. Cost is $65. Call 703-414-3580.
Macrobiotics. Fresh Fields, 2700 Wilson Blvd., will present "Cooking for Strength, Vitality and Longevity," from 7 p.m. Free. Class participants park free in covered lot under Pottery Barn. Call to register at 703-527-6596.
New English Readers Book Group at Columbia Pike, 816 S. Walter Reed Drive, at 7 p.m. Tana Reiff's "The Magic Paper" will be the subject. Call 703-228-5710.
Sustainable Path Film Series at Potomac Overlook Regional Park, 2845 N. Marcey Road, at 7 p.m. A free video presentation of the thoughts and insights of international energy consultant and author Dr. Amory Lovins. Reservations required. Call 703-528-5406.
Writing Workshop. The Writer's Center will present a workshop on "Writing from Life: Short Story & Essay," on Wednesdays, from 7:30-10 p.m. at 3700 S. Four Mile Run Drive. Eight sessions. Cost is $145 for members; $160 for nonmembers. Call 703-228-1850.
<cal1>THURSDAY/APRIL 18
<cal2>Chamber Concert. Friday Morning Music Club at Ellipse Arts Center, 4350 N. Fairfax Drive, from noon-1 p.m. Free. Call 703-228-7710.
Arlington Fire Department. Recently retired battalion chief Ralph Darne, fire chief Ed Plaugher and former chiefs Tom Hawkins and Robert Groshon will present a history of the department at Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St., at 10 a.m. Call 703-228-7696.
New English Readers will meet at Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St., at 10 a.m. Tana Reiff's "The Magic Paper" will be discussed. Call 703-228-6328.
French Soiree. An Evening with Le Neon Theatre will be presented at Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St., from 7-8:30 p.m. Artistic directors Didier Rousselet and Monica Neagoy in comedic slices of French life. Tel Monks on the piano. Call 703-228-6339.
Keegan Plays. "Precious Lam'" and "Waiting for the Slow Dance" will be performed at Theatre on the Run, 3700 S. Four Mile Run, tonight at 8 p.m. Show dates following opening night will be Wednesday-Saturday at 8 p.m., with a 2 p.m. matinee on Saturdays, through May 11. Tickets are "pay what you can." Call 703-527-6000 or visit www.keegantheatre.com.
<cal1>FRIDAY/APRIL 19
<cal2>Evening Campfires. Long Branch Nature Center presents stories, games, songs, animal guests and s'mores, from 7-8:15 p.m., on Friday and Saturday, April 19 and 20. Cost is $2. Reservations required. Call 703-228-6535.
Book Discussion at Aurora Hills Library Senior Center, 735 18th St., features Ursula Hegi's "Floating in My Mother's Palm," at 1 p.m. Call 703-228-5712.
<cal1>SATURDAY/APRIL 20
<cal2>Cabaret Evening. Tony award-winning Broadway star Donna McKechnie performs in "My Musical Comedy Life" at Rosslyn Spectrum, 1611 N. Kent St., at 8 p.m. She sings and dances with the same talent that landed her a leading role in the original cast of "A Chorus Line." Tickets are $35. Call 703-218-6500 (www.tickets.com). For information, call 703-228-1850.
Arlington Ecofest. An Earth Day program at Gunston Middle School, 2700 S. Lang St., from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Drop-off and recycling center, used bicycle collection, educational activities and booths. Free. Call 703-228-6427.
Ball-Sellers House, 5620 S. Third St. (opposite Kenmore Middle School), presents a Revolutionary War re-enactment, from 1-4 p.m. Free. Call 703-892-4204.
Showcase of Poets. Arlington poets, in celebration of National Poetry Month, will gather at Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St., from 1:30-3 p.m. and read from their books. Call 703-228-7710.
Fresh Fields, 2700 Wilson Blvd., will present a culinary journey through the spring cuisines of the Caribbean, Latin America and Africa, from 1-3 p.m. Cost is $10. Call to register at 703-527-6596. Also, in celebration of Earth Day, grocery bags decorated by Arlington elementary school children with environmental messages will be available.
Key Chain Hike will explore human and natural history along the nine miles from Potomac Overlook Regional Park, 2845 N. Marcey Road, to the Potomac river downstream, across Key Bridge, up the C&O Canal, across Chain Bridge, to Donaldson Run and back to the park. Free. Hikers 12 and older. Reservations are required. Call 703-228-5406.
Business Seminar. The Washington, D.C., Metro Chapter of the National Association of Professional Organizers will present an all-day seminar at Quality Hotel and Conference Center, Courthouse Plaza, 1200 N. Courthouse Road, from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Cost is $55. Call to register at 202-362-6276, Ext. 4.
<cal1>SUNDAY/APRIL 21
<cal2>Musical Traditions. Hesperus will offer three musical traditions for listeners from medieval Spain: Moors, Christians and Jews. The Rosslyn Spectrum, 1611 N. Kent St., at 3 p.m. Tickets are $18; $10 for students. Call 703-525-7550.