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Ongoing:
The Arlington Farmers’ Market takes place on Saturdays from 9 a.m.-noon year round. Located at the intersection of N. Courthouse Road and N. 14th Street. Visit www.arlingtonfarmersmarket.com for more on the market and vendors.
Potomac Overlook Regional Park, 2845 Marcey Road, presents “Unlocking the Secrets of Our Living Planet: A Guided Hike at Potomac Overlook” at 2 p.m. on alternating Saturdays and Sundays. $3/person and reservations can be made at Potomac@nvrpa.org or 703-528-5406.
Weekly Farmers Markets are set to return May 30 to Ballston’s Welburn Square, between N. Stuart & N. Taylor Streets across from the Ballston Metro station. The markets will operate every Friday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Oct. 17, except for July 4. For directions and further information, visit www.ballstonfarmersmarket.blogspot.com or call 703-528-3527.
Hear music on “Wednesdays at Waterview” from July 9 through Aug. 20 from Waterview Terrace, 1919 N. Lynn St. in Rosslyn. Enjoy happy hour concerts from 5:30-8 p.m.
Enjoy Rosslyn Restaurants & Rhythms on Fridays from 5-6:30 p.m. at Tivoli Restaurant, Sundays from 7-8:30 p.m. at Piola and Mondays from 5-6:30 p.m. at Café Asia. Free.
There are concerts in Welburn Square on Fridays along with Friday nights at Lubber Run Amphitheatre.
There are James Bond Film Festivals on Mondays in Crystal City and Fridays in Rosslyn through September.
For more information on all of these events and more visit www.arlingtonarts.org or 703-228-6966.
Thursday/July 10
Rock at the Row. 7 p.m. at the Pentagon Row Plaza. Hear music by Gonzo’s Nose, enjoy food samples, giveaways and more. Free. Visit www.pentagonrow.com or 703-413-6691.
Theatre Performance. See “Richard III” by William Shakespeare 7:30 p.m. at HB Woodlawn’s Blackbox Theare, 4100 N. Vacation Lane. $10/person.
Antietam Battlefield Tour. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at Lubber Run Center, 300 N. Park Drive. Adults can learn about the battlefield. $25/person. Registration required, 703-243-4342.
Create Music. 4 p.m. at Thomas Jefferson Community Center, 3501 S. 2nd St. Teens can learn about making a song, from an idea to the finished project. Free. To register, call 703-228-7783.
Friday/July 11
Music Performance. The Concert Band and Singing Sergeants will perform at 8 p.m. at Air Force Memorial, One Air Force Memorial Drive. Free. Visit www.usafband.af.mil or 202-767-5658.
Music Performance. 7:30 p.m. at Kenmore Middle School Auditorium, 200 Carlin Springs Road. The U.S. Army Concert Band and chorus will perform a free concert. Visit www.usarmyband.com or 703-696-3399.
Theatre Performance. See “Richard III” by William Shakespeare 7:30 p.m. at HB Woodlawn’s Blackbox Theare, 4100 N. Vacation Lane. $10/person.
Movie Watch. Tweens and teens can watch “The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring” at 1 p.m. at Shirlington Library, 4200 Campbell Ave. Free. 703-228-0322.
Things That Go Bump in the Night. 8-9:15 p.m. at Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608 N. Military Road. Families can take part in campfire activities. $3/person. Registration required, 703-228-3403.
Saturday/July 12
Book Signing. 2 p.m. at Barnes and Noble, 2800 Clarendon Blvd. Dr. Jack London will discuss “CACI Chairman Sets the Record Straight.” Free. 202-216-0600 ext. 426.
Music Performance. 7:30 p.m. at Rosslyn Spectrum, 1611 N. Kent St. Hear music from Kazem Davoudian and Ensemble. 301-613-1577 for tickets.
Theatre Performance. See “Richard III” by William Shakespeare 2 p.m. or 7:30 p.m. at HB Woodlawn’s Blackbox Theare, 4100 N. Vacation Lane. $10/person.
Tiny Tot. 10 a.m. at Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S. Carlin Springs Road. Children ages 18-35 months can learn about nature through songs, crafts and more. $3/child. Registration required, 703-228-6535.
Log House and Blacksmiths’ Forge Open House. Noon-4 p.m. at Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608 N. Military Road. All ages can learn facts and see articles of daily living from history. Free. 703-228-3403.
Pond-erlings. Noon at Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S. Carlin Springs Road. Children ages 3-5 years can learn about summer ponds through games, crafts and more. $3/child. Registration required, 703-228-6535.
Get Down and Dirty. 1-2:30 p.m. at Park Ranger Station, 601 N. Manchester St. Children age 4-12 can help plant a garden and have name on a plaque. Free. Registration required, 703-525-0168.
Dinosaur Dig. 1:30-5 p.m. at Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S. Carlin Springs Road. Families with children ages 5 and up can help with real dinosaur research. Keep what you find unless it’s significant. $5/person; $20 max/family. Registration required, 703-228-6535.
Colombia’s National Day Celebration. 6 p.m. at Gunston Theater 1, 2700 S. Lang St. 703-824-9123.
Awesome Amphibians Campfire. 8-9:15 p.m. at Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S. Carlin Springs Road. Families can enjoy campfire activities. $3/person. Registration required, 703-228-6535.
Things That Go Bump in the Night. 8-9:15 p.m. at Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608 N. Military Road. Families can take part in campfire activities. $3/person. Registration required, 703-228-3403.
Sunday/July 13
My Kissing Hands. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Kinder Haus Toys, 1220 N. Filmore St. Ms. Jennifer will make wonderful keepsake impressions of your child's hands and feet that will last a lifetime. Call 703-527-5929 to make your appointment.
Dance Company. The Kista Tucker Dance Company will perform at 8 p.m. at Lubber Run Amphitheatre, N. 2nd & N. Columbus Streets. Free. 703-228-1850.
Music Performance. 7 p.m. at Fort Hunt Park. The U.S. Army Band Downrange will perform a free concert. Visit www.usarmyband.com or 703-696-3399.
Theatre Performance. See “Richard III” by William Shakespeare 2 p.m. or 7:30 p.m. at HB Woodlawn’s Blackbox Theare, 4100 N. Vacation Lane. $10/person.
Walkers. 10 a.m. at Virginia Square Metro Station. Routes vary, but end at the metro station. Free. 703-228-0072.
Mongolian Festival. Noon at Barcroft Park, 4200 S. Four Mile Run Drive. Free, but donations accepted. 240-535-8294.
Creatures and Cultures Club: Mexico. 2 p.m. at Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S. Carlin Springs Road. Children ages 8-11 can learn about Mexico’s ecosystems, cultures and traditions. Bring artifacts and stories if desired. Free. Registration required, 703-228-6535.
Tongue Twisters. 3:30 p.m. at Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S. Carlin Springs Road. Children ages 5-11 can learn about animals with amazing tongues and then try out tongue twisters. $2/child. Registration required, 703-228-6535.
First Annual Firefly Festival. 6:30-9:30 p.m. at Fort CF Smith Park, 2411 N. 24th St. All ages can enjoy activities including bug hunts, games, crafts, walks, contests and more. $5/person or $20 max/family. Registration required, 703-228-6535.
Monday/July 14
Story Time. 10:30 a.m. at Kinder Haus Toys, 1220 N. Filmore St. With the lively Ms. Laura. Join for great stories such as "Where the Wild Things Are" and "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie." To register: 703-527-5929.
Drop In Story Time. 4 p.m. at Shirlington Library, 4200 Campbell Ave. All ages. Free. 703-228-0322.
Pre-School Storytime. 10 a.m. at Shirlington Library, 4200 Campbell Ave. “Get Caught Listening” story time. Free. 703-228-0322.
Create Music. 4 p.m. at Thomas Jefferson Community Center, 3501 S. 2nd St. Teens can learn about making a song, from an idea to the finished project. Free. To register, call 703-228-7783.
Get Your Game On. Teens age 11-18 can play board games and video games at Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St., at 6:30 p.m. Free. 703-228-5946.
Book Discussion. 7 p.m. at Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St. Discuss “We Wish to Inform You that Tomorrow We will Be Killed With Our Families: Stories From Rwanda” by Philip Gourevitch. Free. 703-228-5945.
Movie Screening. Families can watch “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” at 7 p.m. at Shirlington Library, 4200 Campbell Ave. Free. 703-228-0322.
Tuesday/July 15
Baseball Movie. 7 p.m. at Shirlington Library, 4200 Campbell Ave. Watch “Eight Men Out.” Free.
Pond-erlings. 1:30 p.m. at Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S. Carlin Springs Road. Children ages 3-5 years can learn about summer ponds through games, crafts and more. $3/child. Registration required, 703-228-6535.
Face Painting, Crafts & Balloon Animals. 3:30 p.m. at Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St. Teens volunteer to do face painting, host crafts and create balloon animals. Free. 703-228-7692.
Movie Watch. 7 p.m. at Shirlington Library, 4200 Campbell Ave. Families can watch “Eight Men Out.” Free. 703-228-0322.
Wednesday/July 16
Music Performance. The Air Force Strings will perform at 8 p.m. at Air Force Memorial, One Air Force Memorial Drive. Free. Visit www.usafband.af.mil or 202-767-5658.
Music Performance. Kuku and Vanessa Hidary will perform at 8:30 p.m. at Signature Theatre, 4200 Campbell Ave. $15/person. Visit www.signature-theatre.org or 703-573-SEAT (7328).
Pond-erlings. 3:30 p.m. at Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S. Carlin Springs Road. Children ages 3-5 years can learn about summer ponds through games, crafts and more. $3/child. Registration required, 703-228-6535.
Jamestown Experience. 7 p.m. at Bluemont Park, 601 N. Manchester St. Families can go to Jamestown Settlement to discover what it was like to live in America in the 17th Century. $125. Registration required, 703-525-0168.
Thursday/July 17
Rock at the Row. 7 p.m. at the Pentagon Row Plaza. Hear music by Shane HInes, enjoy food samples, giveaways and more. Free. Visit www.pentagonrow.com or 703-413-6691.
Baseball Movie. 1 p.m. at Shirlington Library, 4200 Campbell Ave. Watch “The Natural.” Free.
Music Performance. 7:30 p.m. at Kenmore Middle School Auditorium, 200 Carlin Springs Road. The U.S. Army Ceremonial Band will perform a free concert. Visit www.usarmyband.com or 703-696-3399.
Cabaret Performance. Hear Revenge of the Understudies show tunes cabaret with Mark at 8:30 p.m. at Signature Theatre, 4200 Campbell Ave. $15/person. Visit www.signature-theatre.org or 703-573-SEAT (7328).
Create Music. 4 p.m. at Thomas Jefferson Community Center, 3501 S. 2nd St. Teens can learn about making a song, from an idea to the finished project. Free. To register, call 703-228-7783.
Movie Festival: Slapsticon- a Series of early comedies. July 17-20 at Rosslyn Spectrum 1611 N. Kent St.
Friday/July 18
Story Time. 10:30 a.m. at Kinder Haus Toys, 1220 N. Filmore St. With the lively Ms. Laura. Join for great stories such as "Where the Wild Things Are" and "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie." To register: 703-527-5929.
Stop In For Stories. 10 a.m. or 11 a.m. at Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St. Free. Stories, songs and more for all ages. 703-228-5946.
Music Performance. The Air Force Strings will perform at 8 p.m. at Air Force Memorial, One Air Force Memorial Drive. Free. Visit www.usafband.af.mil or 202-767-5658.
Music Performance. Pam Parker and Bobbe Shore will perform at 7:30 p.m. at Signature Theatre, 4200 Campbell Ave. $15/person. Visit www.signature-theatre.org or 703-573-SEAT (7328).
Cabaret Performance. Stephen Gregory Smith will perform at 9:30 p.m. at Signature Theatre, 4200 Campbell Ave. $15/person. Visit www.signature-theatre.org or 703-573-SEAT (7328).
Saffron Dance Company at Lubber Run Amphitheatre, N. 2nd and Columbus Streets, 8 p.m. Free.
Saturday/July 19
Charity Hockey Game. 8:30 p.m. at Kettler Capitals Iceplex. Enjoy the second annual Dave Fay Memorial Hockey game. Browse through a silent auction and more. For registration forms and event information, visit www.putcanceronice.org.
Saturday/July 19
A Cappella Festival with The Tone Rangers at Lubber Run Amphitheatre, N. 2nd and Columbus Streets, 8 p.m. Free.
Sunday/July 20
Thomas the Tank and Friends Play Day. 1:30-2:30 p.m. at Kinder Haus Toys, 1220 N. Fillmore St. Enjoy coloring, Thomas stories and more. 703-527-5929 to register.
Walkers. 10 a.m. at Virginia Square Metro Station. Routes vary, but end at the metro station. Free. 703-228-0072.
Hexagon Stars and Gripes Forever at Lubber Run Amphitheatre, N. 2nd and Columbus Streets, 8 p.m. Free.
Monday/July 21
Preschool Story Time. 10 a.m. at Shirlington Library, 4200 Campbell Ave. Listen to a variety of stories. Free. 703-228-0322.
Drop In Story Time. 4 p.m. at Shirlington Library, 4200 Campbell Ave. All ages. Free. 703-228-0322.
Pre-School Storytime. 10 a.m. at Shirlington Library, 4200 Campbell Ave. “Get Caught Listening” story time. Free. 703-228-0322.
Create Music. 4 p.m. at Thomas Jefferson Community Center, 3501 S. 2nd St. Teens can learn about making a song, from an idea to the finished project. Free. To register, call 703-228-7783.
Wednesday/July 23
Baseball Movie Discussion. 7:30 p.m. at Shirlington Library, 4200 Campbell Ave. Have an informal movie discussion. Free.
Cabaret Performance. Jason Rieff, Natascia Diaz and others will perform at 8:30 p.m. at Signature Theatre, 4200 Campbell Ave. $15/person. Visit www.signature-theatre.org or 703-573-SEAT (7328).
Thursday/July 24
Rock at the Row. 7 p.m. at the Pentagon Row Plaza. Hear music by The Reflex, enjoy food samples, giveaways and more. Free. Visit www.pentagonrow.com or 703-413-6691.
Music Performance. 7:30 p.m. at Kenmore Middle School Auditorium, 200 Carlin Springs Road. The U.S. Army Concert Band will perform a free concert. Visit www.usarmyband.com or 703-696-3399.
Cabaret Performance. Eric Millegan from “Bones” will perform at 8:30 p.m. at Signature Theatre, 4200 Campbell Ave. $15/person. Visit www.signature-theatre.org or 703-573-SEAT (7328).
Create Music. 4 p.m. at Thomas Jefferson Community Center, 3501 S. 2nd St. Teens can learn about making a song, from an idea to the finished project. Free. To register, call 703-228-7783.
Friday/July 25
Cabaret Performance. Jobari Parker-Namdar, Donny Codden and Michell Maccarone will perform at 7:30 p.m. at Signature Theatre, 4200 Campbell Ave. $15/person. Visit www.signature-theatre.org or 703-573-SEAT (7328).
Comedy Performance. Comedian Eddie Sarfaty will perform at 9:30 p.m. at Signature Theatre, 4200 Campbell Ave. $15/person. Visit www.signature-theatre.org or 703-573-SEAT (7328).
Creative Cauldron: Tales of Thunder, Tales of Wonder at Lubber Run Amphitheatre, N. 2nd and Columbus Streets, noon. Free.
Music Performance: National Chamber Ensemble at Lubber Run Amphitheatre, N. 2nd and Columbus Streets, 8 p.m. Free.
Saturday/July 26
Book Discussion. 10:30 a.m. at Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St. Discuss “Gilgamesh” by Joan London. Free. 703-228-7689.
Cabaret Performance. Cabaret artists Jason Rieff and Zak Sandler will perform at 7:30 p.m. while Peter Lerman will perform at 9:30 p.m. at Signature Theatre, 4200 Campbell Ave. $15/person. Visit www.signature-theatre.org or 703-573-SEAT (7328).
Music Performance: Funny Songs About Ignorance, War and Greed at Lubber Run Amphitheatre, N. 2nd and Columbus Streets, 8 p.m. Free.