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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.
Jazz Simulcast. Area jazz musicians will perform at Lubber Run Amphitheatre, at N. 2nd and N. Columbus St, hosted by Robyn Holden and Carol Tyson from 7–9 p.m. Free. Visit www.arlingtonarts.org or call 703-228-1850 for more information.
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
Music Performance. St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Arlington and St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 228 S. Pitt St. in Alexandria at 4 p.m. at St. Paul’s. It is a freewill concert. For more information, visit, www.stpaulsepis.com.
Argentina National Day Celebration. 6-10:30 p.m. at Thomas Jefferson Theater, 125 S. Old Glebe Road. Doors open at 5 p.m. with food and exhibitors. There will be music. $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Visit www.festivalargentinousa.com.
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.
Bike to Church day. Our Savior Lutheran Church is encouraging people to ride their bicycle to the 11a.m. service. This mass will offer valet bicycle parking, and an outdoor station that will offer bottles of water, Gatorade, bagels and bananas. Our Savior Lutheran is located at 825 South Taylor St.
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.
Tuesday/June 19
Television Broadcast. Free opportunity to watch the life broadcast of "Education News Parents Can Use" with a reception starting at 6:30 p.m. at WETA-TV (PBS), 2775 S. Quincy St. The topic is "Summer Programs: Keeping Students Learning, Safe and Active." RSVP for the event and ask about free transportation by contacting Stephany Angelacos at stephany@mediarts.com or 206-281-8811 or visit www.ed.gov/news/av/video/edtv/edtv.html.
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.
Summer Concert Series. The Air Force Concert Band and the Singing Sergeants will perform at the Air Force Memorial, One Air Force Memorial Drive, at 8 p.m. Free. Contact 202-228-1850 or visit www.usafband.com.
Thursday/June 21
Opening Reception. 6-9 p.m. at Ellipse Arts Center, 4350 N. Fairfax Drive. Free. For exhibit "Transformation: Contemporary Art of Iran and its Diaspora." Visit www.arlingtonarts.org.
Music Performance. 7-9 p.m. at Pentagon Row Plaza. See Brothers Shamus. Free. 703-413-6691 or visit www.pentagonrow.com. Come and register to win a year sampler lease from Saab.
Music Performance. The U.S. Army Concert Band will perform at 7:30 p.m. at Kenmore Middle School Auditorium, 200 S. Carlin Springs Road. Free. Visit www.usarmyband.com for more.
Solstice Celebration and Work Party. 7-9:30 p.m. at Bluemont Park, Wilson Blvd at N. Manchester Street, Arlington. Celebration includes refreshments and three service projects. Register at 703-228-6406 or volunteer@arlingtonenvironment.org.
Stop In for Stories. 4 p.m. at Aurora Hills, 735 South 18th St., Arlington. Drop-in storytime for all ages. 703-228-5715.
Summer Concert Series. Airmen of Note, a US Air Force band, will perform at the Airforce Memorial, One Air Force Memorial Drive, at 8 p.m. Free. For more information call 202-228-1850 or visit www.usafband.com.
Friday/June 22
Midsummer Night Campfire. 8-9:15 p.m. at Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608 Military Road. Adults. Celebrate the Summer Solstice with s’mores and other items. $3/person. Registration required 703-228-4747.
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.
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.
Dance Performance. The Center Dance Company will perform at Lubber Run, North 2nd and N. Columbus Streets at 8 p.m. Free. Bring a picnic. Visit www.arldance.org or 703-522-4224.
Air Force Concert. The Air Force Strings will perform at the Air Force memorial, One Airforce Memorial Drive at 8 p.m. as part of the Summer Concert Series. Free. For more information call 202-228-1850 or visit www.usafband.com.
Saturday/June 23
Music Performance. 7 p.m., annual Percussion Festival at Potomac Overlook Regional Park. Free, but donations are suggested. Picnics welcome. Visit www.NVRPA.org.
Celtic, Arts Al Fresco. The Ocean Orchestra will be performing with Jennifer Cutting at Lubber Run Amphitheatre, N.2nd and N. Columbus St at 8 p.m. Free. Visit www.arlingtonarts.org or call 703-228-1850 for more information.
Chinese Storyteller. 3-4 p.m., at Kinder Haus Toys, 1220 N. Fillmore St. Linda Fang tells stories she collects from Chinese folktales, historical anecdotes, oral traditions, and Chinese opera. Registration required. 703-527-5929.
Sunday/June 24
Gardening for Pollinators. 3:30-4:30 p.m. at Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S. Carlin Springs Road. Adults. Learn how to make a garden more attractive to pollinators like butterflies, hummingbirds and more. Free. Registration required 703-228-4747.
Music Performance. 6 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 4000 Lorcom Lane. Features performances by Coro Fabrettino, a group of 20 Nicaraguan youth. $10 online or $15 at the door. Visit www.fabretto.org for tickets and more information.
Arts Al Fresco. Washington Balalika Society will hold a free concert sponsored by Arlington Cultural Affairs at Lubber Run Amphitheatre, N. 2nd and N. Columbus St at 8 p.m. Call 202-228-1850 or visit www.arlingtonarts.org for more information.
Monday/June 25
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.
Books—the Magic is Real. Joe Romano will entertain with magic and stories at 1:30 p.m. at Glencarlyn Library, 300 S. Kensington St. Free and for all ages, but registration required 703-228-5710.
Charity Golf Tournament. 11 a.m. at Country Club of Fairfax, 5110 Ox Road, Fairfax. Proceeds benefit programs and services of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington. $285 covers lunch, putting green and driving range at 11 a.m., silent auction, dinner, beverages throughout the day and more. Call 703-841-3835 or visit www.ccda.net.
Books—the Magic is Real. Joe Romano will entertain with magic and stories at 4 p.m. at Cherrydale Library, 2190 N. Military Road. Free and for all ages, but registration required 703-228-6330.
Book Discussion. Discuss "Le Divorce" by Diane Johnson at 7:30 p.m. at Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St. Spend a Monday evening with friends. Free, no registration required. 703-228-5990.
Tuesday/June 26
Once Upon an Adventure. Storyteller Diane Macklin will read various stories starting at 3:30 p.m. at Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St. Free. For all ages. 703-228-5946.
Books—the Magic is Real. Joe Romano will entertain with magic and stories at 2:30 p.m. at Shirlington Library, 2800 S. Stafford St. Free and for all ages, but registration required 703-228-6545.
Air Force Concert. Max Impact will perform at the Air Force Memorial, One Air Force Memorial Drive at 8 p.m. as part of the Summer Concert Series. Free. For more information call 202-767-5658 or visit www.usafband.com.
Wednesday/June 27
Books—the Magic is Real. Joe Romano will entertain with magic and stories at 2:30 p.m. at Shirlington Library, 2800 S. Stafford St. Free and for all ages, but registration required 703-228-6545. Visit www.romanomagic.com for more.
Movie Talk. Discuss the 2006 films featuring the Oscar nominees for Best Actress at 7:30 p.m. at Shirlington Library, 2800 S. Stafford St. Free. 703-228-6545.
Books—the Magic is Real. Joe Romano will entertain with magic and stories at 7 p.m. at Columbia Pike Library, 816 S. Walter Reed Drive. Free and for all ages, but registration required 703-228-5710.
Air Force Concert. The Air Force Brass Quintet will perform at 8p.m. at the Air Force Memorial, One Air Force Memorial Drive. No tickets are required for this event. Call 202-767-5658 or visit www.usafband.com.