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Wednesday/June 6
Naturalists Collectors Club. 4-5 p.m. at Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608 Military Road. Ages 11-13. Learn about nature and go home with a new artifact to add to collections. $4/person. Registration required 703-228-4747.
Music Performance. The Air Force Concert Band will perform at 8 p.m. at Air Force Memorial, One Air Force Memorial Drive. Free. Visit www.usafband.com or 202-767-5658.
Thursday/June 7
Stars Up, Lights Down. 7-8 p.m. at Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608 Military Road. Adults. Learn about light pollution and its effects on animals. Free. Registration required 703-228-4747.
Business Breakfast. 7:30 a.m. at Marymount’s Ballston Center, 1000 N. Glebe Road. Learn about different graduate programs. To register call, 703-284-5902 or on the Web www.marymount.edu/infosession for more.
Music Performance. 7-9 p.m. at Pentagon Row Plaza. See Fools and Horses. Free. 703-413-6691 or visit www.pentagonrow.com. Come and register to win a year sampler lease from Saab.
Stop In for Stories. 4 p.m. at Aurora Hills, 735 South 18th St., Arlington. Drop-in storytime for all ages. 703-228-5715.
Book Discussion. Discuss Barack Obama’s "Dreams from My Father" at 1:30 p.m. at Shirlington Library, 2800 S. Stafford St. Free, no registration required. 703-228-6545.
Friday/June 8
Theatre Performance. Claremont Immersion School Chorus will perform "Annie Jr" at 1:15 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the school, 4700 S. Chesterfield Road. Free. Tells the abbreviated story of Orphan Annie and her quest for a family. 703-228-2500.
Music Performance. Air Force Airmen of Note will perform at 8 p.m. at Air Force Memorial, One Air Force Memorial Drive. Free. Visit www.usafband.com or 202-767-5658.
Arts al Fresco Concert. 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Welburn Square between Stuart and Taylor Streets. Visit www.arlingtonarts.org/cultural_affairs/alfresco.htm or 703-228-1850 for musicians.
Author Talk. Stacy Nyikos will discuss "Dizzy," her new book about a dolphin who can’t sit still, at 4:30 p.m. at Aladdin’s Lamp Bookstore, 2499 N. Harrison St. Free. For children grades K-3. 703-241-8281.
Music Performance. The Airmen of Note will perform at 8 p.m. at Air Force Memorial, One Air Force Memorial Drive, for free. Visit www.usafband.com or 202-767-5658.
Shabbat Event. Congregation Etz Hayim is sponsoring "Shabbat Under the Stars" at 6:15 p.m. at Lubber Run Park. Welcome Shabbat with a live band featuring Evan Pollack and musicians from the congregation. Free. Contact the synagogue office at 703-979-4466.
Play Group. From 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Barcroft Community House, 800 S. Buchanan St., Arlington. For parents and children. Free. Contact 703-521-1116.
Stop In for Stories. 10 a.m. at Central Library, 1015 North Quincy St., Arlington. Drop-in storytime for all ages. 703-228-5946.
Saturday/June 9
Hula and Music Performance. 1-4 p.m. at Rosslyn Spectrum Theatre, 1611 N. Kent St. See a presentation of song and dance. Includes music by Aloha Boys, refreshments, raffle and silent auction. $18/adult; $13/student; $8/child. Visit www.halauoaulani.org.
Music Performance. Jessica Swink will perform with Bolormaa Jugdersuren at 4 p.m. at NRECA, 4301 Wilson Blvd. Free. Donations welcome. Listen to Mongolian and Russian songs. 703-536-7557.
A Colonial Faire. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St. Celebrate Jamestown's 1607 founding with Hesperus and the Arlington Jamestown 2007 Committee, with a day of active enjoyment with dancing and singing. Free. 703-525-7550 or visit www.hesperus.com for more.
Ballston Arts & Crafts Market Opening. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at 9th and N. Stuart Streets across from the Ballston Metro. There will be more than 30 vendors selling a variety of homemade goods. 703-528-3527 or visit http://ballstonarts-craftsmarket.blogspot.com.
Music Performance. 7 p.m., Jody Marshall and Friends will perform celtic music at Potomac Overlook Regional Park. Free, but donations are suggested. Picnics welcome. Visit www.NVRPA.org.
Theater Performance. "Harlequinade" by Terence Rattigan will be performed at 8 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 4000 Lorcom Lane. There will be a pre-theatre dinner available at 6:30 p.m. $8 for just the play or $20 for play and dinner. Children half price. For reservations for dinner, call 703-538-6357 or e-mail mecely@msn.com
Father’s Are Special. 11 a.m. at Aladdin’s Lamp Bookstore, 2499 N. Harrison St., Suite 10. Listen to storyteller and guitarist Marlena Thompson read from "Daddy Hugs 1, 2, 3," "Froggy’s Day with Dad" and "I Love My Daddy." For children 2-6. 703-241-8281.
Sunday/June 10
Mongolian Children's Festival. Noon-6 p.m. at Rosslyn Spectrum, 1611 N. Kent St. Featuring young performers, art competitions, language demonstrations, for and by children. Free. 703-228-1850.
Community Chorus Concert. 4 p.m., at Trinity Church, 2217 Columbia Pike, Arlington. The Columbia Pike Chorus of South Arlington will present it ninth concert, "The World Sings Peace." The concert is free; voluntary contributions are welcome. Contact Barbara Stefan, music director, at 703-920-7077 or musicmin@tecarl.org.
Theater Performance. "Harlequinade" by Terence Rattigan will be performed at 2:30 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 4000 Lorcom Lane. There will be an afternoon tea following the performance. $8 for just the play or $13 for play and tea. Children half price. For reservations for tea, call 703-538-6357 or e-mail mecely@msn.com.
Monday/June 11
Ninth Annual Potomac Classic Golf Tournament. 2 p.m. Fort Belvoir Golf Club, 8450 Beulah St, Building 2920, Fort Belvoir. To benefit the Mount Vernon – Lee Education Department Scholarship Fund. 703-806-5878.
Movie Night. Watch classic Clint Eastwood movies starting at dusk at 18th and Bell Streets. Starts between 8:30 and 9 p.m. Picnics welcome. Free. Visit www.crystalcitybid.com for the complete schedule.
Music Performance. Yorktown High School Tri-M Music Honors Society end of year recital at 6 p.m. in the school auditorium located at 5201 N. 28th St. in Arlington. Free. Contact band parent Pam Donahoe at 703 533-1206.
Book Discussion. Discuss "Istanbul: Memories and the City" by Orhan Pamuk at 7 p.m. in the Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St. Free, no registration required. E-mail acofre@arlingtonva.us or 703-228-7698.
Book Discussion. Discuss "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro at 7:30 p.m. at Cherrydale Library, 2190 N. Military Road. He is the author of "The Remains of the Day." Free, no registration required. 703-228-6330.
Tuesday/June 12
Book Discussion. Discuss "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson at 1:30 p.m. at Culpepper Garden Senior Center Library, 4435 N. Pershing Drive, room 2. Free, no registration required. E-mail cbarto@arlingtonva.us or 703-228-7762.
Wednesday/June 13
Music Performance. 8 p.m. at Air Force Memorial, One Air Force Memorial Drive. Army Brass Ensemble will perform. Free. 202-767-5658 or www.usafband.com.
Father’s Are Special. 11 a.m. at Aladdin’s Lamp Bookstore, 2499 N. Harrison St., Suite 10. Listen to storyteller and guitarist Marlena Thompson read from "Daddy Hugs 1, 2, 3," "Froggy’s Day with Dad" and "I Love My Daddy." For children 2-6. 703-241-8281.
Thursday/June 14
Music Performance. 7-9 p.m. at Pentagon Row Plaza. See Back to Zero. Free. 703-413-6691 or visit www.pentagonrow.com. Come and register to win a year sampler lease from Saab.
Stop In for Stories. 4 p.m. at Aurora Hills, 735 South 18th St., Arlington. Drop-in storytime for all ages. 703-228-5715.
Friday/June 15
Arts al Fresco Concert. 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Welburn Square between Stuart and Taylor Streets. Visit www.arlingtonarts.org/cultural_affairs/alfresco.htm or 703-228-1850 for musicians.
Music Performance. Free jazz performance at 8 p.m. at Lubber Run Amphitheatre. 703-228-1850.
Play Group. From 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Barcroft Community House, 800 S. Buchanan St., Arlington. For parents and children. Free. Contact 703-521-1116.
Stop In for Stories. 10 a.m. at Central Library, 1015 North Quincy St., Arlington. Drop-in storytime for all ages. 703-228-5946.
Saturday/June 16
Dance Performance. 8 p.m. at Lubber Run Amphitheater, N. Columbus and N. 2nd Streets. Free. Includes performances by Kenmore Middle School students and world premier works. Visit www.bmdc.org for more information.
Owls of Virginia. 1-2 p.m. at Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S. Carlin Springs Road. Families. Learn about raptors and other owls and see them up close. $1/person. Registration required 703-228-4747.
Performance. See dancers perform selections from "Babur Nama" at 7:30 p.m. at Gunston Theatre One, 2700 S. Lang St. $15/person. 301-585-1105 or visit www.silkroaddance.com for more.
Piano Receital. Arlington resident Nasnbayr Shuree Ayurgina presents an evening of western classical and Mongolian piano music at 8 p.m. at Rosslyn Spectrum, 1611 N. Kent St. Free. A Planet Arlington event. 703-228-1850 or visit www.planetarlington.com.
Music with Mr. Nate. 11 a.m. at Aladdin’s Lamp Bookstore, 2499 N. Harrison St., Suite 10. Sing-a-long with Mr. Nate and his puppet friends as you play rhythm to classic and original children’s music. Ages 6 months to 9 years. 703-241-8281.
Biking Adventure. Enjoy a leisurely 35-mile bike ride visiting various boundary stones and parks throughout Arlington, Alexandria and Fairfax County. $1/person. Bring a lunch, water and any type of bike. Meet at 9:15 a.m. at entrance to East Falls Church metro station. No reservations required. 703-243-0179.
Free Talk. First Church of Christ, Scientist, in Arlington is sponsoring two free talks, "God Liberates: Unfold Your Wings and Learn to Fly." The first is in Spanish at 11 a.m. at Arlington Mill Recreation Center, 4975 Columbia Pike. The second is in English at 3 p.m. at Arlington Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St. Call 703-532-2396 or visit www.christiansciencedc.org
Sunday/June 17
Blues Festival. Noon-6 p.m. at 900 block of S. Walter Reed Drive north of Columbia Pike. Smokin’ Joe Kubek and Bnois King are the headliners. Features food from local vendors, crafts and activities. Free. 703-892-2776 or e-mail cpro1@verizon.net.
Music Performance. The Opera Guild of Northern Virginia and The Children’s Spanish Chorus present "The Magic Hat" at 3 p.m. at Gunston Middle School, Theatre One, 2700 S. Lang St. Free. 703-536-7557.
Monday/June 18
Movie Night. Watch classic Clint Eastwood movies starting at dusk at 18th and Bell Streets. Starts between 8:30 and 9 p.m. Picnics welcome. Free. Visit www.crystalcitybid.com for the complete schedule.
Music Performance. Bring a picnic and join The Metropolitan Chorus for a concert under the summer stars at the Lubber Run Amphitheatre at 8 p.m. Free. 703-933-2500 or visit www.metchorus.org.
Music Performance. 8 p.m. at St. Thomas More Cathedral, 3901 Cathedral Lane. Organist David Higgs will perform works by Bach, Liszt and more. Free. Reception to follow. 703-524-2815.
Wednesday/June 20
Music Performance. A free performance by Arlington's award-winning women's barbershop chorus, the Potomac Harmony Chorus, at the Lubber Run Amphitheatre at 8 p.m. 703-228-1850 or visit www.potomacharmony.org.
Poesis. 7-9 p.m., features Mel Belin and Patric Pepper. Music will be provided by Shep Williams and James ‘Curly’ Robinson. Open mic to follow. Free. Located at Pentagon City Borders, 1201 South Hayes St. 703-418-0166.
All Aboard the Knight Bus. Make a video about why you love Harry Potter with a replica of the Knight Bus at 3:30 p.m. at Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St. Activities include costume contest, Bertie Botts Jelly Bean flavor tasting and wand making. Free but registration required 703-228-5946 or stop by. Call 703-228-5946.
Author Reading. Arlington native Susan Letzler Cole will read from her book "Missing Alice: In Search of a Mother’s Voice" at 7 p.m. in the Central Library auditorium, 1015 N. Quincy St. Free with books available for purchase. E-mail dcross@arlingtonva.us or 703-228-6321.
Book Discussion. Discuss Sandor Marai’s "Embers I" at 7:30 p.m. at Columbia Pike Library, 816 S. Walter Reed Drive. Free, no registration required. 703-228-5710.