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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.
Music at Twilight Concerts. 7:30 p.m. at Fort Ward Park, 4301 W. Braddock Road. Alexandria Citizen’s Band will perform as part of the City of Alexandria concert series. Free. For additional information, call the City’s Special Events Hotline at 703-883-4686 or visit www.alexandriava.gov/recreation.
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.
Gristmill Workings. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., millers will work the automated milling system, an intricate system of pullies and levers that won U.S. Patent #3. Bags of cornmeal are milled on site and available for purchase. George Washington’s Distillery & Gristmill are located just three miles south of Mount Vernon on State Route 235. Admission is $4 for adults, $2 for children ages 6-11, and free for children 5 and under. Visit www.mountvernon.org for more.
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.
Create Art. 3-6 p.m. at A Woman’s Story Gallery, 1307 King St. $30/person. Learn how to create art that visually represents a vision of success. Visit www.ewint.org/workshop_f.htm.
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.
Comedy Performance. 7:30 p.m. at The Comedy Spot in the Ballston Mall, 4238 Wilson Blvd. $14/person. See The Cody Rivers Show present "Flammable People." Visit www.comedyindc.com for more.
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.
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.
Gristmill Workings. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., millers will work the automated milling system, an intricate system of pullies and levers that won U.S. Patent #3. Bags of cornmeal are milled on site and available for purchase. George Washington’s Distillery & Gristmill are located just three miles south of Mount Vernon on State Route 235. Admission is $4 for adults, $2 for children ages 6-11, and free for children 5 and under. Visit www.mountvernon.org for more.
Music Performance. The Alexandria Singers will perform music throughout the ages including jazz and broadway hits at 8 p.m. at Bishop Ireton High School, 201 Cambridge Road. Tickets range between $15-$20 for adults with discounts for military and children. Visit www.alexandriasingers.com or 703-941-SING (7464).
Author Reading. 3 p.m. at Barnes & Noble Potomac Yard, 3651 Jefferson Davis Highway. Listen to local author Tanya Biank read from her book "Army Wives: The Unwritten Code of Military Marriage." Free. 703-299-9473.
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.
Gristmill Workings. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., millers will work the automated milling system, an intricate system of pullies and levers that won U.S. Patent #3. Bags of cornmeal are milled on site and available for purchase. George Washington’s Distillery & Gristmill are located just three miles south of Mount Vernon on State Route 235. Admission is $4 for adults, $2 for children ages 6-11, and free for children 5 and under. Visit www.mountvernon.org for more.
Music Performance. The Alexandria Singers will perform music throughout the ages including jazz and broadway hits at 3 p.m. at Bishop Ireton High School, 201 Cambridge Road. This performance is sign language interpreted. Tickets range between $15-$20 for adults with discounts for military and children. Visit www.alexandriasingers.com or 703-941-SING (7464).
Father’s Day Open House. Friendship Firehouse will make every father an honorary Chief of the Friendship Fire Company Bucket Brigade from 1-4 p.m. at the firehouse, 107 S. Alfred St. Every father, with his children, will receive a certificate, get to ring the bell and get his picture taken with the fire engine. Free. Visit www.friendshipfirehouse.org or 703-838-3891.
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 Park, 1806 King St. 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.
Genealogical Society. 1 p.m. in room 112 of Hollin Hall Senior Center, 1500 Shenandoah Road. Free. Program titled "Here Lies Fairfax County. Visit www.MVGenealogy.org/ or call Harold McClendon at 703-360-0920.
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.
Canal Center Plaza Concert. Noon, Tanya Mari and Paul Wingo will perform jazz at the Canal Center Plaza, 44 Canal Center Plaza (Riverfront Amphitheatre) as part of the City of Alexandria concert series. Free. For additional information, call the City’s Special Events Hotline at 703-883-4686 or visit www.alexandriava.gov/recreation.
Montgomery Park Concert. 7 p.m. Cletus Kennelly and Lori Kelly will perform folk and pop music at Montgomery Park, 901 N. Royal St., as part of the City of Alexandria concert series. Free. For additional information, call the City’s Special Events Hotline at 703-883-4686 or visit www.alexandriava.gov/recreation.
Thursday/June 21
Storytime. 10 a.m. at Beatley Library, 5005 Duke St. For children ages 3-5. Free. 703-519-5900 ext. 4.
Just Twos. 10:30 a.m., at Martha Washington Community Library, 6614 Fort Hunt Road, Alexandria. Stories and activities. Ages 24-35 months with adult. Registration required. 703-768-6700.
Summerquest. 11 a.m. at Barrett Branch Library, 717 Queen St. Children of all ages can listen to stories and do crafts. Free. 703-838-4555.
Technology Talks. 2 p.m., at Sherwood Regional Library, 2501 Sherwood Hall Lane, Alexandria. Learn about new electronic products. Adults. 703-765-3645.
Books: The magic is real. 2:30 p.m., at Sherwood Regional Library, 2501 Sherwood Hall Lane, Alexandria. Magician Joe Romano brings books to life. Ages 6-12. Registration required. 703-765-3645.
Summer Solstice Concert. 7-8 p.m. at Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green Spring Road. Bring a picnic dinner and listen to free music by the Fairfax Symphony Dixieland Band. 703-941-7987.
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.
Summerquest. 7 p.m. at Burke Branch Library, 4701 Seminary Road. Children ages 6-12 can learn how to be in a play. Free. 703-519-6000.
Poetry Group. 7 p.m., at Martha Washington Community Library, 6614 Fort Hunt Road, Alexandria. Poems by Edwin Arlington Robinson. No registration required. 703-768-6700.
Book Discussion. Discuss "Distributive Justice" from Philosophy, Politics, and Society by John Rawls at 7 p.m. at Beatley Library, 5005 Duke St. Free. Call Bill Scouton at 703-931-3559.
Wine and Cheese Silent Auction. Hosted by Women Mean Business from 5:30-8 p.m. at the Campagna Center, 418 S. Washington St. Benefits Alexandria’s Walk to Fight Breast Cancer. $25 in advance or $30 at the door. 703-838-5030 or 703-550-4949 for further information.
Music Performance. The Alexandria Harmonizers Chorus will perform at 8:30 p.m. at George Washington Middle School, 1005 Mount Vernon Ave. Free. Visit www.harmonizers.org or 703-836-0969.
Music at Twilight Concerts. 7:30 p.m. at Fort Ward Park, 4301 W. Braddock Road. Larry Brown Quintet will perform jazz music as part of the City of Alexandria concert series. Free. For additional information, call the City’s Special Events Hotline at 703-883-4686 or visit www.alexandriava.gov/recreation.
Friday/June 22
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.
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. For "Citizen Artist" from 6-9 p.m. at A Woman’s Story Gallery, 1307 King St. The exhibit showcases 15 women who participated in entrepreneurial art business training. Free. Visit www.ewint.org for more.
Music Performance. Part of the City of Alexandria concert series. 7:30 p.m. Alexandria Citizens Band will perform at Market Square, 301 King St. Free. For additional information, call the City’s Special Events Hotline at 703-883-4686 or visit www.alexandriava.gov/recreation.
Saturday/June 23
Saturday Stories. 10:30 a.m. at Beatley Library, 5005 Duke St. Stories for all ages. Free but registration required 703-519-5900 ext. 4.
Wildlife of the New World. 2:30 p.m., at Kingstown Community Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Live birds and reptiles through the eyes of Jamestown settlers. Ages 6-12. Registration required. 703-339-4610.
Sunday/June 24
Taking a Vacation? 1-3 p.m. at Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green Spring Road. Trace the beginnings of this summer ritual: once a privilege, now an entrenched part of American life. A traditional English tea follows this program. $24 and registration required 703-941-7987.
Music Safari. 2:30 p.m., at Sherwood Regional Library, 2501 Sherwood Hall Lane, Alexandria. Nai Kante Davis presents music, story and movement from Africa. 703-765-3645.
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 25
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.
Things that go boom. 2:30 p.m., John Marshall public library, 6209 Rose Hill Drive, Alexandria. Sound effects, colorful chemistry and vibrations with Mad Science. Ages 6-12, Registration required. 703-971-0010.
First Page Writing Group. 7 p.m., at Kingstowne Community Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Group for aspiring writers of all genres. Adults. No registration required. 703-339-4610.
Book Group. 7 p.m., at Martha Washington Community Library, 6614 Fort Hunt Road, Alexandria. Mystery group discussion of "Iron Ties" by Ann Parker. Adults. No registration required. 703-768-6700.
Family Story Night. 7 p.m. for all ages. Free at Beatley Library, 5005 Duke St. Free. 703-519-5900 ext. 4.
Civil War Camp. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Fort Ward Museum, 4301 W. Braddock Road. Boys and girls ages 8-12 can explore the lives of Civil War soldiers and civilians. $200/child. Space is limited and registration required. 703-838-4848.
Behind the Scenes. Learn about three Alexandria museums. Optional reception at 6:30 p.m. with dinner at 6:45 p.m. Dinner reservations required. $20/member or $25/nonmember. For program only at 7:15 p.m. free to members and $5/nonmember. Located at Holiday Inn Eisenhower Avenue, 2460 Eisenhower Ave. For reservations, information or directions, contact Sherry Brown, 703-549-4696 or agendaalexandria@aol.com.