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Thursday/June 7
Book Sale. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. at Burke Branch Library, 4701 Seminary Road. Free. 703-519-6000.
Summerquest. 11 a.m. at Barrett Branch Library, 717 Queen St. Children ages 3 and up can learn all about dinosaurs. Free. 703-838-4555.
Book Discussion Group. 12:15 p.m., at Kingstown Community Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Discussion on "Notes from a Small Island" by Bill Bryson. Adults. No registration required. 703-339-4610.
Benefit Event. Soho Art Gala to benefit low-income and/or at risk girls living in the city of Alexandria. 5:30-7 p.m. with presentations at 6 p.m. at the Alexandria Art League’s Duke St. Annex at 1 Duke St., Alexandria. Light refreshments will be provided. Free. Contact sohogala2007@gmail.com for more information or Alice Merrill, Director of Development at 703-519-1741 ext. 817.
First Thursday in Del Ray. 6-9 p.m. on Mount Vernon Ave. This month focuses on health and fitness. Free. Visit www.pwba.org or 703-683-2570 for more.
Poetry Night. 7 p.m. at Olsson’s Books in Old Town, 106 S. Union St. Free. Customers can read their favorite or original poems. 703-684-0077.
Lantern Tours. 7-10 p.m. at Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, 134 N. Royal St. $5/person. Call ahead to verify tour date. With a costumed guide, see life before the advent of electricity. Visit www.gadsbystavern.org or 703-838-4242.
English Practice. 7 p.m., at John Marshall public library, 6209 Rose Hill Drive, Alexandria. Conversation group for people learning English. No registration required. 703-971-0010.
Fund Raiser. Dr. Ben Carson will be the speaker at a dinner hosted by Hopkins House at Belle Haven Country Club. $100/person and reservations deadline is May 31. 703-549-8300.
Music Performance. West Potomac High School Choral department presents "Do You Remember?" at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium, 6500 Quander Road. There will be song trivia, guest performers and more. $8 in advance at www.westpotomacchoirs.org or $10 at the door.
Fund-Raiser. Hopkins House Presents Dr. Ben Carson at 6 p.m. with a cocktail reception and dinner at 7 p.m. at Belle Haven Country Club, 6023 Fort Hunt Road. Ben Carson will share his remarkable journey from tough inner-city youth to history-making neurosurgeon. $100/person. Call 703-549-4232 or e-mail LBeach@hopkinshouse.org.
Friday/June 8
Book Sale. 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. at Burke Branch Library, 4701 Seminary Road. Free. 703-519-6000.
Lunch Bunch. Noon, John Marshall public library, 6209 Rose Hill Drive, Alexandria. Lunch and story time for newborns to 5 years old with adult. Registration required. 703-971-0010.
Knitting for beginners. 12:30 p.m., at Martha Washington Community Library, 6614 Fort Hunt Road, Alexandria. Bring your own supplies. Adults. Registration required. 703-768-6700.
Opening Reception. 5-9 p.m. at Gallery West, 1231 King St. for Richard Whiteley’s "City, Town and Land" exhibit. Free. Visit www.gallery-west.com.
Bonnie Rideout, Scottish Fiddler. 8 p.m. Old Presbyterian Meeting House, 321 South Fairfax St., Alexandria. Performance by Grammy nominated fiddler, who is particularly will known within the international Celtic music scene. 703-549-6670, ext. 21.
Lantern Tours. 7-10 p.m. at Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, 134 N. Royal St. $5/person. Call ahead to verify tour date. With a costumed guide, see life before the advent of electricity. Visit www.gadsbystavern.org or 703-838-4242.
Music Performance. West Potomac High School Choral department presents "Do You Remember?" at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium, 6500 Quander Road. There will be song trivia, guest performers and more. $8 in advance at www.westpotomacchoirs.org or $10 at the door.
Opening Reception. 7-10 p.m. at the Del Ray Artisans gallery, 2704 Mt. Vernon Ave. Start of "Wish You Were Here," which celebrates experiences from travel, including paintings, photographs, ceramics and more. Free. 703-820-6195.
Saturday/June 9
Flea Market. 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at George Washington Middle School, 1005 Mount Vernon Ave. There will be refreshments and a variety of other items for purchase. Funds raised will go towards a visit by author Jacqueline Woodson. Contact Emna Nouri at 703-706-4500 or enouri@acps.k12.va.us
Estate sale/ Flea Market. For Women’s auxiliary of Salvation Army. 9 a.m. – 2p.m. There is no charge for this event. 1804 Mount Vernon Ave. Contact Rite Duvall 703-548-4214.
Book Sale. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Burke Branch Library, 4701 Seminary Road. Free. 703-519-6000.
Yard Sale. Grace Episcopal Church, 3601 Russell Road, hosts a parish-wide yard sale from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Furniture, books, clothing, shoes, toys and more will be on sale, including a bake sale.
Safety Adventure. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Lowe’s of Alexandria, 6750 Richmond Highway. Take part in a quest to locate and correct common safety hazards. Free.
Trunk Show and Sale. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Queen Bee, 1410 Cool Spring Drive. There will be jewelry and accessories, along with hors d’oeurves. Free. Visit www.queenbeedesigns.com or 703-329-6768.
Intercultural Exchange. Noon-3 p.m. at A Woman’s Story Gallery, 1307 King St. Uses sense memories to explore cultural and geographic diversity. $30/person. Bring a pen and notebook. E-mail katie@ewint.org to register or visit www.ewint.org for more.
Music Event. Olsson’s is holding a revival with music by John Bustine and Mikal Evans at 1 p.m. at Olsson’s Old Town, 106 S. Union St. Free. 703-684-0077.
Dog Massage Lessons. Learn how to massage dogs from 1-3 p.m. at Tails of Olde Towne, 311 N. Washington St. $45/dog and owner. Dogs encouraged to come. Visit www.tailsofoldetowne.com or call 703-768-0500 to register.
Open House. 1-4 p.m. at the Artists’ Undertaking Gallery, 309 Mill St., Occoquan. The exhibit "Sands in Time," has paintings depicting the sands of Egypt by Alexandria resident Marilyn Milici. Visit www.artistsundertaking.com or 703-494-0584.
30-Year Gallery Anniversary. 1-4 p.m., at 9222 Rockefeller Lane, Springfield. Two Alexandria artists (Patrick OíBrien, who works with turned wood, and Marilyn Milici, watercolor) will have work displayed at Artist’s Undertaking Gallery’s 30 year anniversary. Call 73-494-0584 or www.artistsundertaking.com.
Book Discussion. Local author, Mindy Klasky, will read from and sign her book, "Girl's Guide To Witchcraft," 3-5 p.m. at The Christmas Attic, 125 S. Union Street, Alexandria. Free. 703-548-2829 or visit www.christmasattic.com.
Lantern Tours. 7-10 p.m. at Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, 134 N. Royal St. $5/person. Call ahead to verify tour date. With a costumed guide, see life before the advent of electricity. Visit www.gadsbystavern.org or 703-838-4242.
Music Performance. West Potomac High School Choral department presents "Do You Remember?" at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium, 6500 Quander Road. There will be song trivia, guest performers and more. $8 in advance at www.westpotomacchoirs.org or $10 at the door.
Sunday/June 10
Benefit Brunch. The not-for-profit Board of Lady Managers of Inova Alexandria Hospital hosts a brunch from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Union Street Public House, 121 South Union St. $25, $35, $50 donation. All proceeds benefit the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of Inova Alexandria Hospital. Reservations required. Call 703-250-5996.
Festival of Music. Noon-1:30 p.m. at George Washington Masonic Temple, 101 Callahan Drive. Free. Participate in the songwriting challenge. Free with festival admission. 703-489-9448.
Music Festival. Del Ray is holding a music festival from noon-7 p.m. at the Masonic Temple, 101 Callahan Drive. There will be performances by students from local schools and local bands such as 50 Man Machine. $10/adult; $7/child. There will be food and a raffle. 703-548-2321.
Festival. 7th Annual Arlandria-Chirilagua Festival from noon-7 p.m. at Mt. Vernon Village Shopping Center, located at the 3700 to 3800 block of Mt. Vernon Avenue. There will be children’s activities, food and beverage vendors, community service and live entertainment. 703-684-5697.
Trunk Show and Sale. Noon-5 p.m. at Queen Bee, 1410 Cool Spring Drive. There will be jewelry and accessories, along with hors d’oeurves. Free. Visit www.queenbeedesigns.com or 703-329-6768.
Free Seminar. 1-4 p.m. at Vola Lawson Animal Shelter, 4101 Eisenhower Ave. Learn how to properly care for a cat with a variety of lectures on nutrition, medicine and more. Visit www.alexandriaanimals.org or 703-838-4774 ext. 210.
Opening Reception. 2-5 p.m. in Fiberworks at the Torpedo Factory, 105 N. Union St. For Rosemary Luckett’s "Icons" exhibit. Visit www.torpedofactory.org.
Opening Reception. 2-4 p.m. at the Art League in the Torpedo Factory, 105 N. Union St. Opening reception for "Paint" Alexandria, which draws works from artists who created images around Old Town waterfront. Free. Visit www.theartleague.org or 703-683-1780.
Musical Activities Workshop. 2-3 p.m., Schlesinger Concert Hall, NOVA Community College, 3001 N. Beauregard St., Alexandria. The Alexandria Symphony Orchestra presents "The Magic of Music." Featuring an instrument petting zoo, create-your-own-art stations, and dance activities. $5 per person, $20 per family. 703-548-0885.
Lecture and Food Tasting. 2-4 p.m. at Charles Houston Recreation Center, 901 Wythe St. Learn about African American traditional cuisine while trying samples. Free. Reservations are requested, but not required to attend. Contact the Alexandria NAACP at 703-684-6190.
Musical Concert. 3 - 4 p.m., Schlesinger Concert Hall, NOVA Community College, 3001 N. Beauregard St., Alexandria. The Alexandria Symphony Orchestra presents "The Magic of Music." Concert featuring Mussorgsky’s "Pictures at an Exhibition." $5 per person, $20 per family. 703-548-0885.
Songs of Freedom. 2:30 p.m., at Gunston Hall, Alexandria. Shiloh Baptist Church Choir of Mason Nck and Alexandria’s Alfred Street Baptist Church Male Chorus perform as part of an afternoon depicting a typical day for a slave. Adults $8, seniors $7, Students $4, children kindergarten and younger free. 703-550-9220 or www.gunstonhall.org.
Opening Reception. Opening of "Gladiolas" by Carol Elizabeth Kennedy at the Art League Gallery in the Torpedo Factory, 105 N. Union St., from 2-4 p.m. The exhibit is a mix of drawings and paintings of large-scale floral portraits. Free. Visit www.theartleague.org or 703-683-1780.
Dance. 3-5:30 p.m. at Old Presbyterian Meeting House’s Fellowship Hall, 316 S. Royal St. The Irish Breakfast Band will provide the music while Hugh Conway teaches the Ceili dances. $5/person. Beginners welcome. Visit www.ophm.org or 703-549-6670.
Music Performance. The Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic will perform at 5 p.m. at Bishop Ireton High School, 201 Cambridge Road. $15/person. Students under 18 free. Purchase at door or visit www.wmpa.us.
Philharmonic Concert. 5 p.m., at Bishop Ireton H.S., 201 Cambridge Road, Alexandria. For more information on tickets call (703) 799-8222 or e-mail wmpa@earthlink.net.
Focus Concert: Deidre McCalla and Amy Carol Webb. 7 p.m. Church of the Resurrection, 2280 North Beauregard St.,, Alexandria. Southern performers who blend a variety of musical styles with messages of hope. $12 for members. $15 in general. 703-380-3151.
Music Performance. Listen to Deidre McCalla and Amy Carol Webb at 7 p.m. at Church of the Resurrection, 2280 N. Beauregard St. $15/general; $12/member. Visit www.focusmusic.org or 703-380-3151.
Lantern Tours. 7-10 p.m. at Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, 134 N. Royal St. $5/person. Call ahead to verify tour date. With a costumed guide, see life before the advent of electricity. Visit www.gadsbystavern.org or 703-838-4242.
Monday/June 11
Camp Read a Lot. 10:30 a.m., at Kingstown Community Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Stories and activities about the great outdoors. Age 2-3 with adult. Registration required. 703-339-4610.
Book Discussion. 10:30 a.m., at Martha Washington Community Library, 6614 Fort Hunt Road, Alexandria. Discussion of "Marley and Me: Life and Love With the World's Worst Dog" by John Grogan. Adults. No registration required. 703-768-6700.
Books & Ideas. 7:30 p.m., at Sherwood Regional Library, 2501 Sherwood Hall Lane. Discussion of "The Memory Keeper's Daughter" by Kim Edwards. Adults. No registration required. 703-765-3645.
Tuesday/June 12
Mother Good Time. 9:30 a.m. at Barrett Branch Library, 717 Queen St. For children ages 1-2 years. Free. Call 703-838-4555.
Story time. 10:30 a.m., John Marshall public library. 6209 Rose Hill Drive, Alexandria. Stories, fingerplays and activities for ages 13-23 months with adult. Registration required. 703-971-0010.
Book Group. 7 p.m., at Martha Washington Community Library, 6614 Fort Hunt Road, Alexandria. Discussion of "Manhunt: The Twelve-day Chase for Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson. Adults. No registration required. 703-768-6700.
Wednesday/June 13
English Practice. 10:15 a.m., at Kingstown Community Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Conversation group for people learning English. No registration required. 703-339-4610.
Book Group. 11 a.m., at Sherwood Regional Library, 2501 Sherwood Hall Lane, Alexandria. Rising words, rising images discusses "The Kidnapped Prince" by Ann Cameron, followed by a related activity. Ages 9-12. Registration required. 703-765-3645.
Stories in the Park. 11 a.m. at Fort Ward Park, 4301 W. Braddock Road. For all ages. Free. 703-838-4555.
Lecture. 7 p.m., at Kingstown Community Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Dr. Khosrow Matini, on the early detection of skin cancer and reducing aging's effects. Registration required. Adults. 703-339-4610.
Book Discussion. 7-8 p.m. at Barrett Branch Library, 717 Queen St. Discuss "Water for Elephants" by Sara Guren. Free. Call 703-838-4555 to register or for more information.
Thursday/June 14
Author Reading. Jim Haner will read from his book "Soccerhead" at Campagna Center, 418 S. Washington Center, following a buffet breakfast. Doors open at 7:45 a.m. To attend this event or for BLC membership information, contact June Geoffray at 703-549-0111 or jgeoffray@campagnacenter.org, or visit www.campagnacenter.org .
Summerquest. 11 a.m. at Barrett Branch Library, 717 Queen St. Children ages 2 and up can listen to Bill Jenkins perform music from around the world. Free. 703-838-4555.
Opening Reception. 7-8:30 p.m. at Multiple Exposures Gallery Studio 312 in the Torpedo Factory, 105 N. Union St. Meet the artists of "Lila" and "CUBA-Stopped in Time." Free. Visit www.torpedofactory.org or 703-836-1561.
English Practice. 7 p.m., at John Marshall public library, 6209 Rose Hill Drive, Alexandria. Conversation group for people learning English. No registration required. 703-971-0010.
Opening Reception. Part of Second Thursdays, meet Connie Slacks from 6-8 p.m. in the Target Gallery and see her works from "A Splash of Red." Free. Visit www.torpedofactory.org for more.
Second Thursday. Elizabeth Stone Gallery will host Mona Royer from 6-9 p.m. at its gallery, 1127 King St. Free. Visit www.elizabethstonegallery.com.
Second Thursday Art Night. "Dancing in the Streets" until 9 p.m. Explore the Torpedo Factory, interact with artists and enjoy refreshments. This month highlights the Target Gallery and Multiple Exposures gallery. Free. Located at 105 N. Union St. Visit www.torpedofactory.org or 703-838-4565.
Stories by Latin American authors. Discussions in English from 7-8:30 p.m., to discuss three stories. Call Mark at 703-519-3498 or visit Beatley’s Reference/Info desk.
Friday/June 15
Knitting for Beginners. 12:30 p.m., at Martha Washington Community Library, 6614 Fort Hunt Road, Alexandria. Bring your own supplies. Adults. Registration required. 703-768-6700.
Art Display. Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church, 6510 Ft. Hunt Road will have a free exhibit from 6-8:30 p.m. called "Praising God Through the Arts."
Dancing in the Dark. Dance from 7:30-9:30 p.m. with the Mount Vernon Swing Band at Hollin Hall Senior Center, 1500 Shenandoah Road. $4/person. 703-765-4573.
Lantern Tours. 7-10 p.m. at Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, 134 N. Royal St. $5/person. Call ahead to verify tour date. With a costumed guide, see life before the advent of electricity. Visit www.gadsbystavern.org or 703-838-4242.
Saturday/June 16
Birds, Blooms and Breakfast. 8:30-11 a.m. at Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green Spring Road. A birding expert leads you through the gardens in search of feathered friends. A traditional English tea follows this program. $24 and registration required 703-941-7987.
Interfaith Conference. 10 a.m.–Noon. First Christian Church of Alexandria, 2723 King St, Alexandria. "Spirituality and the Arts." Free. 703-549-3911.
Waterfront Festival. Listen to music, browse arts and crafts, ships at the dock, children’s events, food and more from 10 a.m.-11 p.m. at Oronoco Bay Park located at Union and Madison Streets. Visit www.waterfrontfestival.org or 703-549-8300 for prices and more information.
Authors book discussion group. 10:30 a.m., at Sherwood Regional Library, 2501 Sherwood Hall Lane, Alexandria. Discussion of "Communion: The Female Search for Love" by Bell Hooks. Adults. No registration required. 703-765-3645.
Community Day Extravaganza. Sacramento Neighborhood Center will hold a day of food, fun, games and more from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. in the Sacramento Shopping Center, 8792 E. Sacramento Drive. There will be the "Greatest Dad Pageant," basketball tournament and more. Free. 703-768-7106 ext. 320.
Juneteenth Event. 1-6 p.m. in the 900 block of Wythe St. Hosted by the Alexandria Black History Museum. Free music, arts and crafts, market place, food and more. Contact the Alexandria Black History Museum at 703-838-4356 or visit www.alexblackhistory.org.
Puccini’s Opera of Redemption. 3 p.m. First Christian Church of Alexandria, 2723 King St, Alexandria. "The Girl of the Golden West." $15. 703-549-3911.
Lantern Tours. 7-10 p.m. at Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, 134 N. Royal St. $5/person. Call ahead to verify tour date. With a costumed guide, see life before the advent of electricity. Visit www.gadsbystavern.org or 703-838-4242.
Music Performance. 7:30 p.m. the Marine Chamber Orchestra will perform at the Schlesinger Center, 3001 N. Beauregard St. Free. Visit www.marineband.usmc.mil or 202-433-4011.
Reading. There will be a free reading of David Belasco’s play that "La Fanciulla del West" is based on at 7:30 p.m. at First Christian Church of Alexandria, 2723 King St. 703-549-3911 or www.fccalexandria.org.
Benefit Dance. 7 p.m., at the home of Mimi Carter and Joe LaMountain, 106 E. Cliff St.. Dining and dancing to benefit Mount Vernon Community School. $75 per couple, $40 single. RSVP at www.mvspta.org.
Sunday/June 17
Father’s Day.
Waterfront Festival. Listen to music, browse arts and crafts, ships at the dock, children’s events, food and more from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. at Oronoco Bay Park located at Union and Madison Streets. Visit www.waterfrontfestival.org or 703-549-8300 for prices and more information.
Father’s Day with George Washington. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Mount Vernon Estate. George Washington will be available for photos and will also discuss his role as husband, stepfather and Father of Our Country. Admission to Mount Vernon is $13 for adults and $6 for children. Public information at 703-780-2000; 703-799-8697 (TDD); www.mountvernon.org.
Father’s Day Tours. Fathers can learn about Gadsby’s Tavern for free from 1-5 p.m. Located at 134 N. Royal St. $4/adult; $2/child. Visit www.gadsbystavern.org or call 703-838-4242.
Free Seminar. 1-4 p.m. at Vola Lawson Animal Shelter, 4101 Eisenhower Ave. Learn how to properly care for a cat with a variety of lectures on nutrition, medicine and more. Visit www.alexandriaanimals.org or 703-838-4774 ext. 210.
Theater Performance. Puccini’s opera "La Fanciulla del West" will be performed at 3 p.m. at First Christian Church of Alexandria, 2723 King St. $15/person. Visit www.fccalexandria.org or 703-549-3911.
Monday/June 18
Little One-Ders. 10 a.m. or 10:45 a.m. for ages 12 to 23 months, with an adult at Beatley Library, 5005 Duke St. Free. 703-519-5900 ext. 4.
Student Knitters. 4 p.m., at Martha Washington Community Library, 6614 Fort Hunt Road, Alexandria. Learn to knit and share your skills with others. Bring your own needles. Age 10-18. Registration required. 703-768-6700.
Supper Under the Stars. 5:30-7:30 p.m. at King Street Garden Parks, corner of King Street and Diagonal Street. Entertainment by Barbara Martin and Walter Mac. Enjoy food by Hard Times Café. $15/person in advance or $20 at the door. For reservations 703-683-0333 or e-mail reservations@goldworksusa.com.
Family Story Night. 7 p.m. for all ages. Free at Beatley Library, 5005 Duke St. Free. 703-519-5900 ext. 4.
Book Discussion. 7-8 p.m. at Duncan Library, 2501 Commonwealth Ave. Discuss "Main Street" by S. Lewis. Call Ruth at 703-838-4566.
Tuesday/June 19
Time For 2s. 10 a.m., for ages 24 to 36 months, with an adult. Stories and activities. Free but registration required. Call 703-519-5900 ext. 4.
Summerquest Jr. 10 a.m. or 11 a.m. at Duncan Library, 2501 Commonwealth Ave. Children up to 5 years can participate in music and movement. Free. 703-838-4566.
Music Fun with Mr. Shine. 10:30 a.m., John Marshall public library, 6209 Rose Hill Drive, Alexandria. Fun songs and animal puppets, an activity co-sponsored by the Friends of the George Mason Regional Library. Registration required. 703-971-0010.
Daddy ‘Oh. 10:30 a.m., at Kingstown Community Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Stories and activities. Age 13-23 months with adult. Registration required. 703-339-4610.
Things that Go Boom. 10:30 a.m., at Martha Washington Community Library, 6614 Fort Hunt Road, Alexandria. Sound effects, colorful chemistry and vibrations with Mad Science. Ages 6-12. Registration required. 703-768-6700.
Mother-Daughter Book Group. 7 p.m., John Marshall public library, 6209 Rose Hill Drive, Alexandria. Age 9-11 with adult. Registration required. 703-971-0010.
Wednesday/June 20
Natural Wonders: Hop to it. 10:30 a.m., at Martha Washington Community Library, 6614 Fort Hunt Road, Alexandria. Stories and a craft about frogs and toads. Ages 3-5 with adult. Registration required. 703-768-6700.
Oral history Workshop. 10:30 a.m. at the Black History Museum, 902 Wythe St. Free. 703-838-4356.
Music Fun with Mr. Shine. 2:30 p.m., at Kingstown Community Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Fun with songs and animal puppets. 703-339-4610.
Summerquest. 3:30 p.m. at Duncan Library, 2501 Commonwealth Ave. Children 6-12 years can learn about the Appalachian Trail. Free. 703-838-4566.
Summerquest. 4 p.m. enjoy educational magic of Joe Romano at Beatley Library, 5005 Duke St. For children ages 6-12. Free. 703-519-5900 ext. 4.
Candy Crafts. 7 p.m., John Marshall public library, 6209 Rose Hill Drive, Alexandria. Make and taste candy with Whispering Eden's Shannyn Snyder, ages 12-18. Registration required. 703-971-0010.
Book Discussion Group. 7:15 p.m., John Marshall public library, 6209 Rose Hill Drive, Alexandria. Adult discussion group—ask library for title. No registration required. 703-971-0010.
English Practice. 7:30 p.m., at Kingstown Community Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Conversation group for people learning English. No registration required. 703-339-4610.