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<cal1>WEDNESDAY/ JUNE 25
<cal2>Free Choral Performance. Potomac Harmony Chorus will perform a variety of songs from 50's rock & roll to modern jazz, as well as an audience "sing - along." 8 p.m., Lubber Run Amphitheater, N. 2nd St., and N. Columbus St. Call 703-764-3896.
Walking Tour Of Fort C.F. Smith Park. An informative tour of the 19-acre park. Learn about the park's Civil War history and explore the many different habitats. Appropriate for ages 9 and above. 3 p.m., Fort C.F. Smith Park, 2411 N. 24th St. Call 703-243-7329.
Potomac Harmony Chorus. Female barbershop chorus. 8:30 p.m., Lubber Run Amphitheatre, N. 2nd St. and N. Columbus St. Free and open to the public. Call 703-228-1850.
"Enjoying Washington DC Area National Parks." A brief program, a light dinner, and an outdoor activity. 6 p.m., Potomac Overlook Regional Park, 2845 N. Marcey Rd. Reservations recommended. Call 703-528-5406.
<cal1>THURSDAY/ JUNE 26
<cal2>Intensive Spanish Language and Culture Workshop. Participants will be introduced to basic conversational Spanish, learn about the cultures of the Spanish speaking world, taste foods from Latin America and Spain, meet representatives from some Latin American embassies and more. 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., Washington-Lee High School, 1300 N. Quincy St. $100 fee, all materials will be provided. Proceeds benefit the Hispanidades Scholarship Fund. To register call 703-228-8000 ext. 98169.
Open Mic Night. Hosted by The Rub. 7 p.m., sign-up begins at 6:30, Janet's Java, 5735 Telegraph Rd., Alexandria. Call 703-960-2900.
Teen Band Showcase. Featuring Borderline, a rock band from Williamsburg Middle School and The End Product, a punk rock band from Yorktown High School. 8:30 p.m., Lubber Run Amphitheatre, N. 2nd St. and N. Columbus St. Free and open to the public. Call 703-228-1850.
"Afghanistan: Winning the War, Losing the Peace." A screening of this film will take place at 6:30 p.m., a discussion with the filmmaker, Clifford Orloff and Pulitzer Prize winning photojournalist, Olga Shalygin will follow. Arlington County Public Library, 1015 N. Quincy St. Call 703-228-5984.
Community Meeting. A discussion of future athletic field locations for conversion from natural to synthetic grass. 7 - 9 p.m., Kenmore Middle School Cafeteria, 200 S. Carlin Springs Road. Call 703-228-3316.
After-School Stories. Stories and crafts for children ages 3-6 with an adult. 4 p.m., Aurora Hills Library, 735 18th St. Registration is not required. Free. Outdoor parking. Call 703-228-5715.
Book Club: Thursday Morning with the Friends. This week: James Boswell's "The Life of Samuel Johnson." 10 a.m., Arlington County Public Library, 1015 N. Quincy St. 2nd floor meeting room. Registration is not required. Call 703-228-5996.
"Summer Lovin" Bachelor/ette Auction. Benefits the Abigail Alliance for Better Access to Developmental Drugs. 7 p.m., Rhodeside Grill, 1836 Wilson Blvd. $5 donation at the door. Bid on exciting date packages. Call 703-525-9266.
<cal1>FRIDAY/ JUNE 27
<cal2>Washington Balalaika Society. Enjoy eastern European folk music on traditional folk instruments - the balalaika, domra, bayan and more. 8:30 p.m., Lubber Run Amphitheatre, N. 2nd St. and N. Columbus Sts. Free and open to the public. Call 703-217-6669.
Bryn Mawr Boychoir. The award-winning Boychoir's performance will include portions of Bach's Cantana 34 as well as Bengamin Britten's "Rejoice in the Lamb." 8 p.m., St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 4000 Lorcom Lane. $15, $10 seniors and children. Call 703-522-1600.
Mothers and More Open House. Stay-at-home-moms are invited to come and learn about playgroups, monthly meetings, book clubs, couples activities, children's parties and other activities. 10 a.m. - noon. For directions and location call 866-716-7766.
<cal1>SATURDAY/ JUNE 28
<cal2>"Caring for Caregivers: Helping Families Cope." This workshop, hosted by Dr. Sharron Guillet, will cover issues such as finding support options and financial resources, fostering family support, understanding feelings of resentment and guilt and more. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Marymount University's Ballston Campus, 1000 N. Glebe Rd. $80 fee. Call 703-284-5901.
Hexagon: Rhyme and Punishment. An evening with Hexagon, a satirical group whose original skits scrutinize the Washington political scene. 8:30 p.m., Lubber Run Amphitheatre, N. 2nd St. and N. Columbus Sts. Free admission. Call 703-228-1850.
<cal1>SUNDAY/ JUNE 29
<cal2>"A Medley of Spirited Arias and Other Selections." Sponsored by the Opera Guild of Northern Virginia. Singers include Master Sergeant Jennifer Lyons, Master Sergeant Robin Askew, and Technical Sergeants Christopher Harris and Robert Harrelson. 4 p.m., Lyon Village Club House, 1920 N. Highland St. Free admission, for reservations call 703-536-7557.
Slapsticon Lecture. Curator Rob Farr will talk, and show some film clips from the upcoming "Slapsticon" which celebrates the golden age of slapstick comedy. 2 p.m. Arlington County Public Library, 1015 N. Quincy St. Free admission. Call 703-228-1850.
Bolivian Dance Showcase. An evening of dance from Bolivia featuring Juventud Boliviana and Sangre Boliviana. 8:30 p.m. Lubber Run Amphitheatre, N. 2nd St. and N. Columbus Sts. Free admission. Call 703-228-1852.
<cal1>MONDAY/ JUNE 30
<cal2>Senior Walking Group. The walking group at Walter Reed Senior Center will travel to Meadowlark Gardens, Vienna at 9:30 a.m. for its weekly walking program. $2.50 fee, newcomers welcome. Registration required. Call 703-228-5726.
<cal1>TUESDAY/ JULY 1
<cal2>Swing Dance with King Teddy. Come dance to swing, rockabilly, and jump blues. 9 - 11 p.m., Clarendon Ballroom, 3185 Wilson Blvd. Call 703-359-9882 or visit www.gottaswing.com.
Steve Wolf & Swingspeak. Lunchtime concert at the Crystal City Waterpark, 18th St. and Crystal Dr. 11:30 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. Free. Call 703-228-1850.
<cal1>WEDNESDAY/ JULY 2
<cal2>Team in Training Fundraising Event. Benefits The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. 8 p.m., Ragtime, 1345 N. Courthouse Road. No cover. Features raffle prizes and live music by the Taproom Uglies. Call 703-812-8595.
<cal1>FRIDAY/ JULY 4
<cal2>Independence Day Celebration. Watch fireworks and listen to Silver Wings, a country music ensemble of the United States Air Force. 7 p.m., Netherlands Carillon, George Washington Memorial Parkway near Arlington National Cemetery. Free and open to the public. Call 202-767-5658 or visit www.bolling.af.mil/band.
Fourth of July Fest. Clarendon Grill, 1101. N Highland St. Doors open at noon, first band starts at 2 p.m., and the party continues until close at 1:30 a.m. Features an indoor/outdoor celebration with live music by d205, Quazi, The FBI, LRS and Black Bean, plus DJ2Nutz between sets, and specials and giveaways. Call 703-524-7455 or visit http://www.cgrill.com.
Arlington July 4th Fireworks. Barcroft Park, 4100 S. Four Mile Run Dr. Fireworks begin at dark, approximately 9:15 p.m. Free. Rain date: July 5th. Call 703-228-3314.
<cal1>SATURDAY/ JULY 5
<cal2>Outdoor Dance Performance. Presented by Jane Franklin Dance and part of Arlington's Arts al Fresco. 8:30 p.m., Lubber Run Ampitheatre, N. Columbus and N. 2nd Streets. Free and open to the public. Call 703-298-3235 or visit www.janefranklin.com.
Carey Colvin & "On the Air." Enjoy folk music on the solar-powered stage at Potomac Overlook Regional Park. 7 p.m., 2845 N. Marcey Rd. Donations welcome. Call 703-528-5406.
Shiny, Slippery, Slimy. Part of the Junior Park Rangers Program. Study slippery critters. 1:30 - 3 p.m., Fairlington Community Center, 3308 S. Stafford St. Room 10. $2 fee. Reservations required. Call 703-525-0168.
Singles Dinner and Movie Night at Aroma Indian Restaurant and Loew's Shirlington 7. Sponsored by New Beginnings, a nonprofit support group for separated and divorced men and women. Dinner at 5:00 followed by movie of your choice; $28 at door includes dinner, soda, tip and movie ticket. RSVP in advance at 301-924-4101. For more information visit www.newbeginningsusa.org.
<cal1>WEDNESDAY/ JULY 9
<cal2>"Stream Monitoring in Arlington." A brief program, a light dinner, and an outdoor activity. 6 p.m., Potomac Overlook Regional Park, 2845 N. Marcey Rd. Reservations recommended. Call 703-528-5406.
<cal1>THURSDAY/ JULY 10
<cal2>Author Talk: Mick Foley. This former WWF professional wrestler will read from his new book "Tietam Brown." 7 p.m., Olsson's Arlington/Courthouse, 2111 Wilson Blvd. Call 703-525-4227.
<cal1>SATURDAY/ JULY 12
<cal2>Owls of Virginia. Join Kent Knowles, President of the Raptor Conservancy of Virginia, as he shares some of his insight into these creatures of the night. 2 - 3 p.m., Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S. Carlin Springs Rd. Free. reservations required. Call 703-228-6535.
<cal1>SUNDAY/ JULY 13
<cal2>Down in the Dirt. Come and discover what lies beneath our feet. Meet some of the critters that like to go underground. Dress to get messy. Families with children ages 3 and up. 3 - 4 p.m., Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S. Carlin Springs Rd. Free. reservations required. Call 703-228-6535.
<cal1>MONDAY/ JULY 14
<cal2>Free Health Talk. Dr. Richard deAsla, an orthopedic surgeon, addresses the myths and facts about flat feet and how the shape of your feet change as you age. Learn what foot conditions are harmless and when they require treatment. 6 p.m., the Virginia Hospital Center, 1701 N. George Mason Dr. To register, call 703-558-0877 or visit www.virginiahospitalcenter.com.
<cal1>TUESDAY/ JULY 15
<cal2>Author Talk: Jon Krakauer. This bestselling author will discuss his new book "Under the Banner of Heaven: A Story of Violent Faith." 7 p.m., Olsson's Arlington/Courthouse, 2111 Wilson Blvd. Call 703-525-4227.
<cal1>FRIDAY/ JULY 18
<cal2>Swing Shift. This 18-piece dance band performs swing and big band classics, Sinatra hits and jazz standards. 8:30 p.m., Lubber Run Ampitheater, N. 2nd at N. Columbus Streets. Free admission. Call 703-228-6966 or visit www.swingshiftdanceband.com.
<cal1>SATURDAY/ JULY 19
<cal2>Amazing Armadillos. Come and learn about these armored creatures. Learn armadillo facts and create a craft. Families with children ages 6 and up. 1:30 - 2:30 p.m., Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S. Carlin Springs Rd. $3 fee. Reservations required. Call 703-228-6535.
The Taters Play Pop & Americana. A summer concert at Potomac Overlook Regional Park. 7 p.m., 2845 N. Marcey Rd. Guests may bring picnics. A children's play area is adjacent to the concert site and the nature center will be open. Call 703-528-5406.
<cal1>MONDAY/ JULY 21
<cal2>Free Health Talk. "Living with Arthritis." Don't let arthritis hinder the way you live. Dr. William Lennen, orthopedic surgeon, offers tips on how to lead a healthy, fulfilling lifestyle after the onset of arthritis. 6 p.m., the Virginia Health Center, 1701 N. George Mason Dr. To register, call 703-558-0877 or visit www.virginiahospitalcenter.com.
<cal1>ONGOING
<cal2>"The Night of the Iguana," by Tennessee Williams. Presented by the Washington Shakespeare Company. June 26 through August 10. WSC's Clark Street Playhouse, 601 S. Clark St. For exact dates and times call 703-418-4808 or visit www.washingtonshakespeare.org.
"Lady Chatterley's Lover," by D.H. Lawrence. Presented by the Washington Shakespeare Company. July 10 through August 10. WSC's Clark Street Playhouse, 601 S. Clark St. For exact dates and times call 703-418-4808 or visit www.washingtonshakespeare.org.
"Little Red Riding Hood." The old time favorite presented by Classika's Green Parrot Puppet Theatre. July 12 - August 3. $10 in advance, $12 at the door. 4041 S. 28th St. For exact dates and times call (703) 824-6200 or visit www.classika.org.
Joanna Baillie's "Count Basil." A play that scrutinizes the concepts of passion and the consequences of repressing it. June 5 - 29. Theatre-on-the-Run, 3700 S. Four Mile Run Dr. $22 for adults, $18 for students and seniors. Call 703-243-8550.
Summer Salon 2003. An open exhibition of works by artists who live or work in Arlington County. June 24 - August 16, Ellipse Art Center, 4350 N. Fairfax Dr. Call 703-228-7710.
Cat Vacuuming Society. Join us every Thursday for a structured time to hone our writing skills with other critics and practice techniques from a featured title.
May's feature title is "The Marshall Plan" by Dennis Palumbo. In June we will use "Self-Editing for Fiction Writers" by Renni Browne. 7 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 2800 Clarendon Blvd., Suite 500. Call 703-248-8244.
"Dear World." This musical fable based on Jean Giraudoux's classic fable, "The Madwoman of Chaillot," will run at Theater II, Gunston Arts Center, 2700 S. Lang St. from July 10 - August 9. $22 - $27. For exact dates and times call 703-553-8782 or visit www.americancentury.org.
"Donna Q." A one woman show by Paulette Laufer starring Nancy Robinette. June 17 through July 27, Signature Theatre, 3806 S. Four Mile Run Dr. Call 703-820-9771 or visit www.signature-theatre.org.
"Romeo and Juliet." An Irish take on William Shakespeare's classic presented by the Keegan Theatre. Though July 27, the Mount Olivet Black Box Theatre, 1500 N. Glebe Rd. $20 - 25 with discounts for students, seniors and groups. Call 703-527-6000 ext. 2 for exact dates and times.
"Rojo Carmin/ Blazing Red." A Spanish play with live simultaneous English interpretation. June 5 - 28. Gunston Arts Center - Theatre Two. 2700 S. Lang St. $25/ $20 students and seniors. Call 703-548-3092 or visit www.teatrodelaluna.org.
Porch and Patio objects for sale at Grey House Potters. There will be birdbaths, bird feeders, birdhouses, sculptures, planters, lanterns and yard ornaments in a variety of materials and glazes. Prices will range from $10 to $300. Through July 3. 5509 Wilson Blvd. Call 703-522-7738.
HIV/AIDS Support Groups. Sponsored by the Whitman-Walker Clinic. Includes groups for women, Latinos, heterosexuals, and those newly diagnosed. Call Ron Redfoot at 703-531-4979.