<cal1>WEDNESDAY/JUNE 5
<cal2>Free Concert at Courthouse Plaza, 2100 Clarendon Blvd., from 6:30-8 p.m., features the new Tango music of the Manny Bobenreith Ensemble. Free.
Bird Walk Join members of the Northern Virginia Bird Club for a free informal walk through Long Branch and Glencarlyn parks in search of resident birds. Bring binoculars and field guides. Adults. Reservations required. Call 703-228-6535.
Reptile and Amphibian Care is a program at Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608 N. Military Road, for ages 8 and older, from 3-4 p.m. Learn about these creatures before taking one as a pet. Free. Reservations required. Call 703-228-3403.
"The Red Ribbon" will be presented by the students of Fort Henry Gardens Community Center's after school program and the county's Community Resilience Project at 7 p.m. Adapted from the book of the same name, the story speaks about the importance of tolerance and understanding, and is geared for children ages 4-10. Free. Fort Henry Gardens, 2470 S. Lowell St. Call 703-271-7297.
<cal1>THURSDAY/JUNE 6
<cal2>Financial Workshop The Lee Senior Action Center will hold a workshop covering the fundamentals of financial management from basic terms to sophisticated investment strategies at 11 a.m. No fee. Call 703-228-0555 to register.
Walking Sticks will walk in Barcroft Park at 10 a.m. No fee. Newcomers welcome. Call Culpepper Garden Senior Action Center to register at 703-228-4403.
The Phoenix Project is the subject of the next meeting of Rooms with a View at The Boeing Co., 1200 Wilson Blvd., from 6-8 p.m. Learn about construction efforts since the nearly nine months since the Sept. 11 attack on the Pentagon. Cost is $15 at the door. Call 703-522-6628 or visit www.rossren.com.
Free Lunch-Time Concert at Spice of Life Plaza, 1401 Wilson Blvd., from 11:45 a.m.-1:45 p.m., features Steve Wolf and Mac Walter performing jazz.
Financing a Personal Business "Making your Dream a Reality: Starting and Financing your own Business" will be held at 7 p.m. at Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St. Learn the qualities of an entrepreneur. Call 703-685-0510, Ext. 242, for details.
Master Gardeners' Plant Clinic at Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St., at 7 p.m. Each Thursday, gardening and plant-care advice and identification is dispersed. Call 703-228-6400.
Book Group at Shirlington Library, 2700 S. Arlington Mill Drive, at 11 a.m. Julia Scully's "Outside Passage" will be discussed. Call 703-228-6545.
<cal1>FRIDAY/JUNE 7
<cal2>“The Little Mermaid” by Hans Christian Anderson presented by The Children’s Theatre at Thomas Jefferson Theatre, 125 S. Old Glebe Road. Friday, June 7 at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, June 8-9, at 3 p.m. Tickets are $7-$10. Call 703-548-1154 or visit www.arlingtonarts.org/tct.
<cal1>SATURDAY/JUNE 8
<cal2>Potomac Overlook Regional Park will host “The New Minstrels of the Rhine,” Martha and Dennis Doyle and other local performers in an old-time American music with German roots performance at 7 p.m. Light refreshments will be available, and the suggested donation is $5-$7. Call 703-528-5406.
<cal2>Cooking Class at Fresh Fields, 2700 Wilson Blvd., from 1-3 p.m. Chef Curtis Ross is exploring the cuisines of the Caribbean, Latin America and Africa. Cost is $10. Call to register at 703-527-6596.
Pet First Aid Class taught by Lynne Bettinger, 2700 Wilson Blvd., certified pet first aid instructor, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Reservations required through Metropets at www.metropets.org/newsroom/firstaid.htm. Call 703-527-6596.
Outdoor Safety is a Junior Ranger Program for ages 7-10 from 1:30-2:30 p.m., which will meet at Hayes Park, 1516 N. Lincoln St. Learn a variety of skills that make the outdoor experience special including preparation for inclement weather and which items to bring on any journey. Cost is $5. Reservations are required. Call 703-228-6535.
"Thumbelina" opens at Classika Theatre, 4041 S. 28th St., in the Green Puppet Theatre. Show runs through June 30 on Saturdays and Sundays at 1 p.m. and Tuesdays at 1 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance; $12 at the door. Discounts available. Call 703-824-6200.
Hometown History Fair at Ball-Sellers House, 5620 S. Third St., from 1-4 p.m. Historical organizations in Arlington will show their work on the grounds of the house, offering exhibits and interactive demonstrations. Admission is free.
Saturday Stock Talks at Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St., will feature Thomas Barthelemy of Capturing Global Growth Partners, at 11 a.m., in the auditorium. Call 703-228-6328.
Clarendon Ballroom presents the legendary Bill Haley's Comets from 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Special guests include The Fabulettes who rekindle the sounds of the girl groups of the 1960s. A beginner swing lesson at 8:30 p.m.; music from 9 p.m. Admission is $20 in advance; $25 at the door. The Clarendon Ballroom is located at 3185 Wilson Blvd. Visit www.gottaswing.com.
World Children's Choir will perform a family concert, "Love Songs — From Vienna to Broadway," at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 4250 N. Glebe Road, at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for seniors, children and students. Call 703-883-0920 or visit www.worldchildrenschoir.org.
<cal1>SUNDAY/JUNE 9
<cal2>Potomac Overlook Regional Park will hold an Organic Farming & Gardening Day where local organic farmers and Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia will present demonstrations, answer questions and sell organic produce to teach home gardeners to grow organic food at home from 1-4 p.m. The rain date is Sunday, June 31. The program is free, but reservations are required. Call 703-528-5406.
<cal1>MONDAY/JUNE 10
<cal2>MOMS Club will meet at the Fairlington Community Center, 3308 S. Stafford St., at 10 a.m. Infants and children welcome. Meet other stay-at-home moms and learn about upcoming activities. Call Tina to R.S.V.P. at 703-486-1036.
Writers' Workshop The Writer's Center will conduct an 8-session workshop "A World Bold as Love" at 3700 South Four Mile Run Drive, beginning June 10, from 7:30-10 p.m., on Mondays. Cost is $145 for members; $160 for non-members. Poets will learn how to kindle or rekindle a keen sense of observation with poet Reuben Jackson. Call 703-228-1850. Visit www.writer.org.
Book Discussion at Cherrydale Library, 2190 N. Military Road, at 7:30 p.m. features Sebastien Japrisot's "A Very Long Engagement." Call 703-228-6330.
<cal1>TUESDAY/JUNE 11
<cal2>Lunch Time Concert at Crystal City Waterpark, South 18th Street and Crystal Drive, from 11:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m., features the Rhodes Tavern Troubadours performing a "roots rock pop explosion." Free.
Free Concert at Courthouse Plaza, 2100 Clarendon Blvd., from 6:30-8 p.m., featuring QuinTango playing classical Tango.
Senior Wellness with Kirsten Taranto at Carver Community Center features "Loss and Life Change," at 10:30 a.m. No fee. Call to reserve a space at 703-228-5700.
<cal1>WEDNESDAY/JUNE 12
<cal2>End-of-the-Year Potluck Supper will be held at Clarendon House, 3141 North 10th St., at 6 p.m. Bring a main dish, salad or dessert for five or six people. Call Clarendon House at 703-228-5236.
The Legend of the Lorax takes place from 2-4 p.m. for ages 6 and older at Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S. Carlin Springs Road. The program will teach the importance of trees and children will take one home. Cost is $2. Reservations required. Call 703-228-6535.
Finding Business Information Online is a hands-on introductory workshop and practice session in the CyberCenter at Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St., from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Call 703-228-6346.
Kids Opera Company at Drew Model School, 3500 S. 23rd St., presents "Mathtrap: A Trip to the Virtual Reality World." The play is about five kids who become stuck in a virtual reality computer game where a robot named Ratio-percentomatic traps them and forces them to work together. Students created and produced entire opera. Today's show is at 10 a.m. Call 703-922-4646.
<cal1>THURSDAY/JUNE 13
<cal2>Free Lunch Time Concert at Spice of Life Plaza, 1401 Wilson Blvd., from 11:45 a.m.-1:45 p.m., features Moment's Notice performing R&B.
Kids Opera Company at Drew Model School, 3500 S. 23rd St., presents "Mathtrap: A Trip to the Virtual Reality World." See Friday, June 12 above. Today's show is at 7 p.m. Call 703-922-4646.
<cal1>FRIDAY/JUNE 14
<cal2>Center Dance Company will perform at Lubber Run Amphitheatre, North Second and North Columbus streets, at 8:30 p.m. Free.
Big, Bad Wolf Campfire at Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S. Carlin Springs Road, explores the facts, myths and legends about wolves. Enjoy games, stories, animal guests, songs and s'mores, from 7:45-9 p.m. Cost is $2. Reservations required. Call 703-228-6535.
Indoor Rummage Sale at Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington, 4444 Arlington Blvd., Friday, June 14 (4-8 p.m.), Saturday, June 15 (9 a.m.-4 p.m.) and Sunday, June 16 (1-4 p.m.; "all you can cram into a big bag for $5" day). Call 703-892-2565.
Flag Day at Aurora Hills Senior Action Center will be celebrated with lunch and a flag dessert followed by "Yankee Doodle Dandy," at 11:30 a.m. Cost is $5. Call to reserve a seat at 703-228-5722.
Music Appreciation at Culpepper Garden Senior Action Center will focus on American concertos at 1:30 p.m. No fee. Call 703-228-4403 to sign up.
<cal1>SATURDAY/JUNE 15
<cal2>Garden Tours The Garden Conservancy is sponsoring "Open Days," a tour of Arlington gardens from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Gardens include the Burnet-Deutsch Garden, 716 N. Edgewood St.; Cozy Shack, 3219 N. Fourth St.; the garden of William A. Grillo, 606 N. Edgewood St.; and the garden of Linda Scott and Mary Dufour, 3216 N. Fourth St. A $5 admission is collected at each garden.
Center Dance Company will perform at Lubber Run Amphitheatre, North Second and North Columbus streets, at 8:30 p.m. Free.
The Iron Horse, for ages 7-10, is a program about the history of locomotives at North Bluemont Park, 601 N. Manchester St., from 1:30-2:30 p.m. This Junior Ranger Program is free, but reservations are a must. Call 703-228-6535.
Dance Showcase The Old Dominion Cloggers, Patchwork Dancers and Happy Feet will collaborate to show Appalachian clogging at 7:30 p.m. at Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre, 125 S. Glebe Road. Call 703-379-7525.
Saturday Stock Talks at Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St., will feature Polly Rosenstein of Raymond James Financial Services, at 11 a.m., in the auditorium. Call 703-228-6328.
History Walk Walk from 1-12 miles visiting parks and historic sites in Clarendon, Ballston, Glencarlyn and surrounding areas, beginning at 9 a.m. at the Clarendon Metro Station, top of escalator, southwest corner of Wilson Boulevard and N. Highland Street. Bring lunch and water. Reservations not required. Cost is $1. Sponsored by Center Hiking Club. Call Bernie Berne at 703-243-0179.
Seniors in Action Learn about the Internet at Dawson Terrace Senior Action Center with Larry Romero, community outreach person for Arlington's Dept. of Human Services. No fee. Call 703-228-6300 for time.
<cal1>SUNDAY/JUNE 16
<cal2>Colombian Folklore and Music El Tayrona will perform at Lubber Run Amphitheatre, North Second and North Columbus streets, at 7 p.m. Free.
Plan De Negocios with Hugo Naranjo at Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St., at 6 p.m., is a workshop on how to write a business plan in Spanish. Call 703-354-7073 to register.