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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.
Theater Performance. Evening of one-acts "Just a Stage He’s Going Through" and "Three Times a Lady" at 7:30 p.m. at Nannie J. Lee Center, 1108 Jefferson St. $10/person. E-mail info@tapestrytheatre.com.
Summer Solstice Party. 7 p.m., at Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green Spring Road. The Fairfax Symphony Dixieland Band, an ensemble of members of the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra, will perform to welcome the summer solstice.
Friday/June 22
Time For 2s. 10 a.m., for ages 24 to 36 months, with an adult at Beatley Library, 5005 Duke St. 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.
Town Hall Forum. "Presidential Accountability: Should Impeachment be on the Table" from 1-4 p.m. at George Mason University. (Fairfax Campus), Mason Hall, 4400 University Drive. Panelists include Lawrence Wilkerson from Alexandria. Free. Call 703-402-0351 or www.peaceandaccountability.com.
Captain John Smith’s ship at Mt. Vernon. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mount Vernon Estate. To commemorate the 400th anniversary of Captain John Smith’s extraordinary voyage to explore the Chespeake Bay, a replica of Smith’s 30-foot shallop will retrace the orginial route, making its first stop in Northern Virginia at Mount Vernon’s Wharf. Included with Estate admission: adults, $13; youth, 6-11 $6; children 5 and under, free. Visit www.mountvernon.org for more.
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.
Music Performance. Listen to Laurie Rose Griffith and Peter Mealy perform folk, pop and jazz music from 7-8 p.m. at Fort Hunt Park. Free. Picnics, blankets and chairs encouraged. 703-289-2500.
Yard Sale. Beth El Hebrew Congregation, 3830 Seminary Road, will hold a yard sale from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. There will be a special early bird entry at 7:30 a.m. The sale includes household items, electronics, glassware, toys and more.
Captain John Smith’s ship at Mt. Vernon. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mount Vernon Estate. To commemorate the 400th anniversary of Captain John Smith’s extraordinary voyage to explore the Chespeake Bay, a replica of Smith’s 30-foot shallop will retrace the orginial route, making its first stop in Northern Virginia at Mount Vernon’s Wharf. Included with Estate admission: adults, $13; youth, 6-11 $6; children 5 and under, free. Visit www.mountvernon.org for more.
Music Performance. Listen to the music of Jacob Wolfe Kidder with the Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic at 3 p.m. at The Lyceum, 201 S. Washington St. Free. Visit www.wmpa.us or 703-799-8229.
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.
Tuesday/June 26
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. 10:30 a.m. at Duncan Library, 2501 Commonwealth Ave. Children up to 5 years can listen to Kaydee puppets perform "Three Little Pigs" and "Billy Goats Gruff." Free. 703-838-4566.
Backstage Pass. 7 p.m., at Kingstown Community Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Bowie State University's Renee Charlow leads playwriting, acting, and theatre games. Ages 12-18. Registration required. 703-339-4610.
Noisily ever after. 7 p.m., at Martha Washington Community Library, 6614 Fort Hunt Road, Alexandria. Charlie Williams, the Noise Guy, presents fractured fairy tales with amazing sounds. Ages 6-12. Registration required. 703-768-6700.
Book Discussion. Discuss "The Good Good Pig: The Extraordinary Life of Christopher Hogwood" by Sy Montgomery at 7 p.m. at Olsson’s Old Town, 106 S. Union St. Follows the story of a woman raising a piglet. Free. 703-684-0077.
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.
Wednesday/June 27
Summerquest Jr. 10 a.m. for children up to age 5 at Beatley Library, 5005 Duke St. Listen to stories and activities by Kaydee puppets. Free. 703-519-5900 ext. 4.
Story time. 10:30 a.m., John Marshall public library, 6209 Rose Hill Drive, Alexandria. Traveling tales, activities and a craft for ages 2-5 with adult. Registration required. 703-971-0010.
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.
Stories in the Park. 11 a.m. at Fort Ward Park, 4301 W. Braddock Road. For all ages. Free. 703-838-4555.
Summerquest. 3:30 p.m. at Duncan Library, 2501 Commonwealth Ave. Children ages 6-12 can learn about the sea. Free. 703-838-4566.
Summerquest. 4 p.m., enjoy learning about Pirates at Beatley Library, 5005 Duke St. For children ages 6-12. Free. 703-519-5900 ext. 4
Writer's peer review group. 7 p.m., at Kingstown Community Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. For those seriously pursuing the path to publication with short fiction or novels, or writing scripts. Adults. No registration required. 703-339-4610.
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.
Play Ball. 7 p.m., at Sherwood Regional Library, 2501 Sherwood Hall Lane, Alexandria. Camera for a photo with Potomac Nationals mascot Uncle Slam and an item for him to autograph. Hear a baseball story. 703-765-3645.
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.
Dine Out and Make a Difference. Eat at La Bergerie, 218 N. Lee St., and a portion of the proceeds will benefit Senior Services. Call 703-683-1007 to make a reservation.
Book Club. Discuss "The Ragamuffin Gospel" by Brennan Manning at 7 p.m. in the Gallery at Convergence: a Creative Community of Faith, 1801 N. Quaker Lane. Free. Buy or borrow copies at Convergence. Visit www.convercenceccf.net or 703-998-6260.
Thursday/June 28
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.
Storytime. 10 a.m. at Beatley Library, 5005 Duke St. For children ages 3-5. Free. 703-519-5900 ext. 4.
Plant History. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Carlyle Historic Park. Learn how native plants were used during the 18th century. Free and designed for children ages 3-12. There will be games, crafts and more. Contact Erin Adams at Carlyle House Historic Park, 703-549-2997.
Birds & Beasts of Summer. 10:30 a.m., at Martha Washington Community Library, 6614 Fort Hunt Road, Alexandria. Stories, fingerplays, songs and a craft. Ages 2-5 with adult. Registration required. 703-768-6700.
Making Sounds for Fun & Profit. 10:30 a.m., at Sherwood Regional Library, 2501 Sherwood Hall Lane, Alexandria. Charlie Williams, the Noise Guy, on noise imitations, vocal impression, and voiceover work. Ages 12-18. Registration required. 703-765-3645.
Summerquest. 11 a.m. at Barrett Branch Library, 717 Queen St. Children ages 2 and up can play in a play. Free. 703-838-4555.
Story Time. 1 p.m., at Kingstown Community Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Stories and activities with a garden theme. Ages 2-5 with adult. Registration required. 703-339-4610.
Cajun Swamp Stomp 2. 6:30 p.m. with a reception at the dock. Cruise from 7:30-9:30 p.m. aboard the Cherry Blossom to benefit foster children and children at risk for abuse and neglect. $65/person. Includes live Cajun/zydeco band, full buffet, hurricane cocktails, beer, wine and soda. Visit www.ourkids-ourbusiness.org/thefundforalexchild or 703-519-3318 ext. 206 for tickets and information.
Restaurant Night at ‘Just Fresh.’ 5-8 p.m., join friends and members of UCM at Just Fresh for a sandwich, salad, quesadilla, pizza or a wrap. A percentage of proceeds go towards UCM’s programs. Just Fresh is located in Mount Vernon Shopping Center, 7702-B Richmond Highway. 703-721-2003.
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.
Story Discussion. 7-8:30 p.m. at Burke Branch Library, 4701 Seminary Road. Discuss short stories from the anthology "Art of the Story" (Library call # 808.8301 Art) by David Halpern. Free. For information and titles/authors, call Mark at 703-519-3498.
Summerquest Jr. 7 p.m. at Burke Branch Library, 4701 Seminary Road. Children up to age 5 can hear stories by Kaydee puppets. Free. 703-519-6000.
Music at Twilight Concerts. 7:30 p.m. at Fort Ward Park, 4301 W. Braddock Road. Michael Hoover will perform memories of Elvis 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.
Movie Watch and Discussion. 6-9 p.m. at Alexandria Black History Museum, 902 Wythe St. Watch and discuss "If You Only Knew," which follows jazz singer Jimmy Scott. Free. Visit www.alexblackhistory.org or 703-838-4356.
Friday/June 29
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.
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.
Saturday/June 30
Books: The Magic is Real. 10:30 a.m., at Kingstown Community Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Magician Joe Romano brings books to life. Ages 6-12. Registration required. 703-339-4610.
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.
Auction. There will be an auction of the estate of former Librarian of Congress Daniel J. Boorstin at The Potomack Company, 526 North Fayette St. There will be letters from Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, signed books and photos by former presidents and first ladies, and more. Visit at www.potomackcompany.com for times and to view items online.
Contemporary Gospel Concert. 5 p.m., at Minnie Howard Middle School, 3801 West Braddock Road. The Ushers of Alexandria and the Minnie Howard Middle School announce the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area premier of Patrick Lundy and the Minister of Music in concert. $15 general admission, $35 VIP tickets.
Spa Party for Girls. 1-4 p.m., at Hampton Inn Old Town South, 5821 Richmond Highway. Let your daughter come enjoy an afternoon of fun and pampering. Afternoon includes mini manicure, nail decals and art, create your own sparkle lotion or sugar scrub, and take home a beauty bag. Lunch included. $40 per person, register ahead of time. www.serenity4u.com or by phone 240-832-8970.
Sunday/July 1
Music Performance. Raymi will perform Latin Fusion music from 7-8 p.m. at Fort Hunt Park. Free. Picnics, blankets and chairs encouraged. 703-289-2500.
Music Performance. Listen to the music of Michelle Kim, violin and Jessica Choe on piano with the Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic at 3 p.m. at The Lyceum, 201 S. Washington St. Free. Visit www.wmpa.us or 703-799-8229.