Know of something missing from our community entertainment Calendar? Send it to The Arlington Connection, e-mail it to arlington@connectionnewspapers.com. Deadline is 2 p.m. the Thursday before publication. Call Rebecca Halik at 703-917-6407 with any questions. Photos are welcome.
Wednesday/Aug. 29
Movie Discussion. 7:30 p.m. at Shirlington Library. Discuss "Jaws," "The Perfect Storm," "Open Water" and more. Free. 703-228-6545.
Story Time. 11 a.m. at Aladdin’s Lamp Children’s Bookstore, 2499 N. Harrison St., Suite 10. Ages 2-6. Free. 703-241-8281.
Naturalists’ Collectors Club. 4-5 p.m. at Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608 Military Road. Children can learn about science and the environment with a new lesson every meeting. Go home with a new artifact, such as feathers, seeds and more. $4/participant. Registration required, 703-228-3403.
Thursday/Aug. 30
Stop In for Stories. 4 p.m. at Aurora Hills, 735 S. 18th St. Drop-in storytime for all ages. Free. 703-228-5715.
Friday/Aug. 31
Movie Night. Movies start at dusk at Gateway Park, at the foot of Key Bridge. Watch "Shane." Free. Bring, blankets, chairs, picnics and more. Prizes will be awarded for best-dressed cowboy. Visit www.rosslynva.org for more.
Music Performance. 8 p.m. Lila Downs will perform at Rosslyn Spectrum Theatre, 1611 N. Kent St. Lila is a Latin Grammy winner. $45/person and available at www.ticketmaster.com or 202-397-SEAT.
Stop In for Stories. 10 a.m. at Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St. All ages. Free. 703-228-5715.
Tiny Tots. 10-10:45 a.m. at Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S. Carlin Springs Road. Children ages 18 months to 3 years can learn about nature through songs, activities and more. $3/child. Registration required, 703-228-4747.
Saturday/Sept. 1
Music Performance. 7 p.m., Magpie will perform folk music at Potomac Overlook Regional Park. Free, but donations are suggested. Picnics welcome. Visit www.NVRPA.org.
Play Day. 4-6:30 p.m. at Netherlands Carillon/Iwo Jima Memorial Grounds. Families can enjoy a variety of performances by Robbie K, Phil Melancon and more. Free. Picnics encouraged and there will be off stage performances as well. 703-228-1850 or www.arlingtonarts.org/planetarlington.htm.
Music Performance. 4:30-6 p.m. at Netherlands Carillon/Iwo Jima Memorial Grounds, Arlington. There will be a variety of family entertainment including music by Robbie K, Phil Melancon and Asheba. Free. Visit www.arlingtonarts.org/planetarlington.htm or 703-228-1850.
Story Time. 11 a.m. at Aladdin’s Lamp Children’s Bookstore, 2499 N. Harrison St., Suite 10. Ages 2-6. Free. 703-241-8281.
Car Wash. Yorktown High School Band and Colorguard are sponsoring a fundraiser car wash from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Preston’s Pharmacy parking lot, 5101 Lee Highway. Contact Pam Donahoe at 703-533-1206.
Singles Dinner and Movie. Fixed price dinner with choice of entree, beginning at 5 p.m. at Ireland's Four Courts in Arlington, 2051 Wilson Blvd., followed by movie of own choice at AMC Courthouse Plaza 8. Cost of $28 at door includes dinner, soda, tip and movie ticket. RSVP required. Sponsored by New Beginnings, a support group for separated/divorced men and women. Call 301-924-4101 or visit www.newbeginningsusa.org
Yard Sale. The Civitans will hold a community garage sale from 7 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the I-66 parking garage on 15th Street between N. Quincy and Stafford. The public can shop for reasonably priced household items, collectibles, memorabilia, yard tools and much more. Proceeds are donated to local organizations providing services/support to the developmental/mentally challenged. Visit http://civitan.net/arlington, call Chris Wahl at 703-534-9268 (leave message) or e-mail capitolfundg@msn.com.
Wednesday/Sept. 5
Story Time. 11 a.m. at Aladdin’s Lamp Children’s Bookstore, 2499 N. Harrison St., Suite 10. Ages 2-6. Free. 703-241-8281.
Sing Along With Miss Belle. 11 a.m. at Aladdin’s Lamp Children’s Bookstore, 2499 N. Harrison St., Suite 10. Sing along and dance with Miss Belle and her guitar. Ages 2-6. Free. 703-241-8281.
Thursday/Sept. 6
Opening Reception. 6-9 p.m. see "You Are Here: Maps Re-defined by Mid-Atlantic Contemporary Artists" from Aug. 24-Oct. 13 at Ellipse Arts Center, 4350 N. Fairfax Drive. The exhibition presents artists Dawn Gavin, Julie Jankowski, Karey Kessler and Renee van der Stelt. Free. Visit www.arlingtonarts.org or 703-228-7710.
Brown Bag Lunch Thursdays. 1-2 p.m. at Signature Theatre. Discuss the stage direction of "Merrily We Roll Along" with director Eric Schaeffer. Free. Located at 4200 Campbell Ave. Visit www.signature-theatre.org for more.
Friday/Sept. 7
Opening Reception. 6-9 p.m. at Arlington Arts Center, 3550 Wilson Blvd. Meet the artists of "Aachen to Arlington: Imaging the Distance" with artwork such as paintings by Taek Lee, sculptures and more. Free. Visit www.arlingtonartscenter.org for more.
Kindermusik Demonstration. 11 a.m. at Aladdin’s Lamp Children’s Bookstore, 2499 N. Harrison St., Suite 10. Enjoy singing, dancing and stories. Ages 3-6. Free. 703-241-8281.
Opening Reception. Meet Linda Maldonado and Elisabeth Hudgins from 6-9 p.m. at a reception for "Nature: Great & Small" at Century Redwood Realty, 1711 Wilson Blvd. Free. 703-528-8195.
Opening Reception. 5-7:30 p.m. at Barry Gallery, 2807 N. Glebe Road. Meet Richard Dana, artist of "Sequence – Recent Paintings." Free. Contact Denise Alexander at 703-526-6847.
Peace Corps Introduction. Noon-1 p.m. at Peace Corps Mid-Atlantic Regional Recruitment Office, 1525 Wilson Blvd, Suite 100. Learn about the application process, watch a video of volunteers in the field and get questions answered. Free. 202-692-1040 or e-mail dcinfo@peacecorps.gov for more information.
Saturday/Sept. 8
Story Time. 11 a.m. at Aladdin’s Lamp Children’s Bookstore, 2499 N. Harrison St., Suite 10. Ages 2-6. Free. 703-241-8281.
Music Together. 11 a.m. at Aladdin’s Lamp Children’s Bookstore, 2499 N. Harrison St., Suite 10. Enjoy sharing songs, instruments, chants and movements. Ages 6 months and up. Free. 703-241-8281.
Music Adventure with Mr. Nate. 11 a.m. at Aladdin’s Lamp Children’s Bookstore, 2499 N. Harrison St., Suite 10. Ages 6 months to 9 years. Go on a music adventure with Mr. Nate and his puppet friends. Free. 703-241-8281.
Art Show. The Jefferson Assisted Living Community will hold its first show and sale from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the community, 900 N. Taylor St. More than 20 artists will be represented, displaying works in oils, pastels, pottery and more. 703-524-7049 or visit www.arlingtonartistsalliance.org.
5K Run. 6 p.m. in Crystal City. $22/person or $25/person after Sept. 1. Visit www.arlington911race.com to register. Proceeds from the race will be donated to public safety and military support organizations, including the Fisher House Foundation and the
Wounded Warrior Project. The start/finish line of the race will be in front of the Doubletree Hotel at 300 Army-Navy Drive in Crystal City. Post-race activities - including award presentations, food and beverages, and entertainment - will be held on the Doubletree grounds immediately following the race.
Arts & Crafts Market. The Ballston Arts & Crafts market will have a "Back to School Edition" from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at 9th and N. Stuart streets. Pick up school supplies that are not available at any other store, such as Boxboy boxes and totes. Free. Enjoy a performance by the Constituents from noon-2 p.m. Visit www.ballstonarts-craftsmarket.blogspot.com
Open House. Studio Body Logic is holding an open house from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. to preview their new location at 4001 N. 9th St., Suite 108 in Arlington. There will be a tour, demonstrations and more. Free. Visit www.studiobodylogic.com or 703-527-9626.
Sunday/Sept. 9
Jazz With JSSA. 5:30 p.m. at the Clarendon Ballroom on Wilson Boulevard in Arlington. Proceeds benefit JSSA’s growing program. Four volunteers will be honored and then enjoy a performance by Anat Cohen. To purchase tickets call Keren Korman at 301-816-2667 or kkorman@jssa.org.
Art Show. The Jefferson Assisted Living Community will hold its first show and sale from noon-3 p.m. at the community, 900 N. Taylor St. More than 20 artists will be represented, displaying works in oils, pastels, pottery and more. 703-524-7049 or visit www.arlingtonartistsalliance.org.
Monday/Sept. 10
Lecture. 3-4:30 p.m. at Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St. Dr. Richard Berendzen will lecture on a journey through both space and time. Free. Call 703-228-2144 and press "3" for Special Events or the library at 703-228-5996.
Wednesday/Sept. 12
Story Time. 11 a.m. at Aladdin’s Lamp Children’s Bookstore, 2499 N. Harrison St., Suite 10. Ages 2-6. Free. 703-241-8281.
Storytime. 10:30 a.m. at Olsson’s Crystal City, 2200 Crystal Drive. Pre-schoolers are invited for stories and fun. Free. 703-413-8121.
Thursday/Sept. 13
Health Forum. 7-8:30 p.m. at 2100 Clarendon Blvd., 3rd floor. Panelists will address Pandemic Flu Preparedness in Arlington County. It is a public health community forum. The forum will be broadcast on AVN 74. Call the Pandemic Flu Program at 703-228-5600.
Wine Tastings. 5 p.m. at Olsson’s Crystal City, 2200 Crystal Drive. Meet neighbors and sample food from Enjera, an Eritrean restaurant. Free. 703-413-8121.
Friday/Sept. 14
Latin American Harp Festival. 7:30 p.m. at Rosslyn Spectrum Theatre, 1611 N. Kent St. Listen to a variety of music. All funds raised benefit Teatro de la Luna's International Festival of Hispanic Theater. Tickets are $30 and $25 students/seniors. Visit www.teatrodelaluna.org or 703-548-3092 for more.