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Mount Vernon Community bands need members. All concert band musicians wanted. Most needed are: oboes, bassoons, French horns, saxophones, flutes, trombones, and clarinets. Also needed and welcome are: percussionists, and players of tubas, euphoniums, trumpets. Visit www.mvbands.com, e-mail MVSwingBand@Cox.net or call 703-339-6534 for more information.
On Mondays, through Dec. 1 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., the Green Spring Gardens located at 4603 Green Spring Road, will be having Yoga for Gardeners for adults. The program will offer a series of classes featuring the Vinyasa method to increase your flexibility, strength, and endurance for gardening. $ 66/ six-class sessions. For more information and to register call 703-642-5173.
On Sundays from noon-5 p.m., visit the Waterfront and see history-inspired performances near the Torpedo Factory; do a “meet and greet” of early Alexandria residents and travelers near the Waterfront and lower King Street. Free. Visit www.historicalexandria.org for more.
On Monday Nov. 24 at 2 p.m. Green Spring Gardens will be having Family Story Time for children of all ages where there will be stories and activities. Free. For more information visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/gspg
Children enter a world of fantasy and fables when costumed interpreters weave three tales together during Mount Vernon’s storytelling session, “Once Upon a Time at Mount Vernon”, held every Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. through December at the Hands-On History room in the Donald W. Reynolds Education Center, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway. The storytelling program is recommended for children ages three to eight. Parental supervision is required. “Once Upon at Time at Mount Vernon” is included in regular Estate admission: adults, $13.00; youth ages 6-11, $6.00; and children under 5 are admitted free.
Historic Mount Vernon has commemorative whiskey sets available for sale. The set includes a shot glass and a 50 mL bottle of whiskey consisting of 11 different whiskey brands blended and aged at Mount Vernon in 2005. The gift sets are $25 and are available for purchase in person with a valid ID at the Shops at Mount Vernon or George Washington’s Distillery. Visit www.mountvernon.org or 703-780-2000.
Four of Old Town Alexandria’s historic sites will welcome guests on Saturday, December 13, for the festive Historic Alexandria Candlelight Tour. The area’s premier traditional holiday event features period music, seasonal decorations, and special costumed tours. This year’s tour includes Carlyle House Historic Park (121 North Fairfax Street), Gadsby’s Tavern Museum (134 North Royal Street), Lee-Fendall House (614 Oronoco Street), and Old Presbyterian Meeting House (321 South Fairfax Street). Ticket prices are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors, and $5 for children (ages 6-17). Special discount rates of $15 for adults and $12 for seniors are available when you buy before December 1. For information, tickets, and group sales information, please contact Gadsby’s Tavern Museum at 703.838.4242. Tickets for this event can also be purchased online at www.historicalexandria.org.
Historic Mount Vernon welcomes all Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and Camp Fire Club members (in uniform or wearing an official pin) to free admission during its Scouting Days program beginning Nov. 1 through Feb. 15, 2009. For more information, visit www.MountVernon.org.
Valerie Cahill, high school special education teacher in Orange, Calif., is requesting mementos of Virginia for her 3rd period English class students, who are studying the state. Please send any contributions to: Valerie Cahill, El Modena High School, 3920 Spring St., Orange, CA 92869.
Women can learn how to sing with lessons in a group from 7-8 p.m. on Nov. 19, Nov. 24, Dec. 3 and Dec. 10. Free. Held at The Hermitage, 5000 Fairbanks Ave., Alexandria. 703-764-3896 to RSVP.
Martha Washington hosts an 18th-century Christmas with candlelit walks, fireside caroling, and early American décor during Mount Vernon by Candlelight. The Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings (Nov. 28, 29, & 30; Dec. 5, 6 & 7; and 12, 13 & 14) from 5–8 p.m. Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Ford Orientation Center or through www.MountVernon.org. Admission is $18 for adults and $12 for children under 12.
Mount Vernon welcomes former White House pastry chef Roland Mesnier as he creates a gingerbread replica of George Washington’s home from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 12 through Nov. 25. The five-foot-wide and two-foot-tall gingerbread Mansion replica will be on display as part of the new Christmas at Mount Vernon daytime event, which begins on Nov. 28. Visit www.MountVernon.org for more information.
Friday/Nov. 14
Antiques Show. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Historic District, 625 First St., Alexandria. The Historic Alexandria Antiques Show celebrates its 60th Anniversary with 38 dealers offering more than 5,000 examples of antiques and fine arts. Admission is $15 at the door, $12 in advance. 703-549-5811 for information.
Happy Hour. 5:30 p.m. at the Belle Haven Country Club Living Room, 6023 Fort Hunt Rd. Enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres with the Friends of the Campagna Center. $35 per person, $50 per couple.
Comedy Show. 7:30 p.m. at the Birchmere, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave. Kate Clinton in “Hilarity Clinton ‘08”. Visit www.birchmere.com for information and tickets.
Concert. 7:30 p.m. at the Lyceum, 201 South Washington St. The Washington Balalaika Society presents Volodymyr and Nataliia Marunych, Bayan and Domra Virtuosos from Kiev, Ukraine. Tickets are $20 advance purchase, $25 at the door. Visit www.balalaika.org for more.
Hermitage Holiday Bazaar. 2:30-7 p.m, at The Hermitage in Northern Virginia, 5000 Fairbanks Ave. 703-797-3800.
Wine Tasting. 7 p.m. at 6201 Hillvale Place, Belle Haven. To benefit the Historic Alexandria Preservation Fund. $75. Call 703-549-5811 for tickets and information.
Time for Twos. 10 a.m. at Charles Beatly Jr. Central Library, 5005 Duke St. For ages 24 to 36 months with an adult. Free.
Book and China Signing. Wendy Kvalheim will discuss and sign pieces from Mount Vernon’s Prosperity pattern from 2-4 p.m. at the Shops at Mount Vernon. Free. Visit www.mountvernon.org or 703-780-2000.
Ballroom Dancing for Couples. 8:30-11:30 p.m. on second Friday of each month; waltz, rumba, fox trot, cha cha, swing, tango, etc., to live music on large wooden dance floor, in the Mt Vernon area; $15/person. Next dances are Nov. 14 and Dec. 12. Reservations required – Go to: http://www.fridaynightersdancingclub.com/contactUs.html
Wee Ones Story Time. 10:30 a.m. at Hooray for Books!, 1555 King St. Children up to age 2 can enjoy songs and stories. Free. Visit www.hooray4books.com or 703-548-4092.
Holiday Marketplace. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at St. Aidan’s Day School, 8531 Riverside Road. Browse through over 20 crafters and vendors. Free.
Lunch Bunch. Noon at John Marshall Library, 6209 Rose Hill Drive. Children up to age 5 can bring lunch and join in for stories. Free. 703-971-0010.
Peace and Reconciliation. 7 p.m. at South County Center, 8350 Richmond Highway. Free. Talk by Ryder Stevens. 703-768-2494.
Holiday Shopping. 5:30-8 p.m. at Lee Fendall House, 614 Oronoco St. Browse items from Kura Design, PartyLite and more. Free. To RSVP, 703-548-1789.
Saturday/Nov. 15
Watercolor Series. 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green Spring Road. Learn how to paint backgrounds for flowers. $65/person. 703-642-5173 to register.
Orchestra Concert. 8 p.m. at the Rachel Schlesinger Concert Hall, 3001 N Beauregard St., Alexandria. Hear the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra perform selections from Mozart, Dvorack and Wilder. Tickets range from $80 - $40, with $20 student rates. www.alexsym.org or 703-548-0885 for information and tickets.
Antiques Show. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Historic District, 625 First St., Alexandria. The Historic Alexandria Antiques Show celebrates its 60th Anniversary with 38 dealers offering more than 5,000 examples of antiques and fine arts. Admission is $15 at the door, $12 in advance. 703-549-5811 for information.
Lecture. 10 a.m. at the Crowne Plaza Alexandria at 901 North Fairfax St. Designer Wayne Zeigler will give his lecture “Antiques in Contemporary Interiors.” Admission is $10. Call 703-549-5811 for information and tickets.
Home for the Holidays. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Collingwood Library and Museum, 8301 E. Boulevard Drive. Browse through vendors, food and more. $15/person. 703-785-3275.
Gift Show. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Thomas Jefferson High School, 6560 Braddock Road. Browse through masks, inventions that combine art and music and more. Proceeds benefit the crew team. Visit www.tjgiftshow.com or 703-606-0523.
Fall Festival. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Fort Hunt Preschool, 1909 Windmill Lane. Enjoy and baked goods while the children are entertained with a moon bounce, storytelling, calligraphy, truck touch, games and crafts. Raffle and silent auction. Free. Call 703-768-7584 for information.
Concert. 8 p.m. at Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall & Arts Center, 3001 N. Beauregard St. Alexandria Symphony Orchestra & Maestro Kim Allen Kluge with Yuliya Gorenman, piano and Amy Horn, French horn. Cost is $20-$80. Call 703-548-0885 or visit www.alexsym.org for tickets
Fundraiser. 6– 9 p.m. for Stop Child Abuse Now of northern Virginia. Enjoy wine from local wineries, hors d'oeuvres from local restaurants and caterers, a Silent Auction and more at theGeorge Washington Masonic National Memoria,101 Callahan Drive. Tickets begin at $75. Call 703-820-9001 or visit www.scanva.org for reservations.
Political Talk. 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at the Mount Vernon Unitarian Church of Alexandria, 1909 Windmill Lane. Hear legislators and advocates speak about the 2009 Virginia Legislative session and how to make a difference. $10 fee. Lunch included.
Holiday Bazaar. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at Washington Street United Methodist Church, 115 South Washington St. Browse antiques, books, records, toys, holiday items, baked goods, and more.
Hermitage Holiday Bazaar 9 a.m. until noon at The Hermitage in Northern Virginia, 5000 Fairbanks Avenue, Alexandria.703-797-3800.
Volunteer Appreciation Party. 6-8 p.m. at the Alexandria Archeological Museum, Torpedo Art Factory, 105 N Union St. #327. RSVP by Nov. 11 to 703-838-4399.
Environmental Workshop. 2-3:30 p.m. at Green Spring Garden, 4603 Green Spring Road. Learn about using worms to create an indoor compost bin. $20. Registration required – 703-642-5173.
Cooking Demonstration. 4-6:30 p.m. at 10 Wolfe St to benefit the Historic Alexandria Preservation Fund. Learn to prepare and taste holiday hors d’oeuvres. $125 per person. Call 703-549-5811 for tickets and information.
Saturday Stories. 10:30 a.m. at Charles Beatly Jr. Central Library, 5005 Duke St. For all ages. Call 703-519-5900 x. 4 to register. Free.
Saturday Stories. 2 p.m. at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library, 4701 Seminary Road. For all ages with an adult. Free.
Fall Festival. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Blessed Sacrament Grade School, 1417 W. Braddock Road. Free admission, but cost for rides/games. Enjoy shopping, food, and more. Visit www.blessedsacramentcc.org for more.
Anniversary Party. 3-6 p.m. at FitOne Studio, 814 N. Saint Asaph St. Features a fashion show in the latest exercise threads. Free. Visit www.fitonestudio.com or 703-548-2223.
Family Story Time. 11 a.m. at Hooray for Books, 1555 King St. Children age 2 and older can come with family members for stories. Free. Visit www.hooray4books.com or 703-548-4092.
Jumpin’ and Jammin’ Show with Mr. Shine. 10:30 a.m. at John Marshall Library, 6209 Rose Hill Drive. All ages can enjoy music, magic and puppets. Free. 703-971-0010.
The Singing Weatherman. 11 a.m. at Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre. All ages can learn about the weather from a meteorologist. Free. 703-339-4610.
Harambee Readers. 10:30 a.m. at Sherwood Library, 2501 Sherwood Hall Lane. Discuss “Maddening Behaviors: Some I Hear, A Lot I See.” By Tahara Nichols and Nicole Shivers. Free. 703-765-3645.
Art Exhibit. See artwork by Yuri Kokoyanin at The von Brahler Ltd./Gallery, 1437 Powhatan St., from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Call for weekday hours, 703-798-8686. Free.
Art and Craft Fair. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Mount Vernon United Methodist Church, 2006 Belle View Blvd. Features local artists and crafters with proceeds benefiting the mission outreach of the church. Visit www.mountvernonumc.com for more.
Alexandria Recycles. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Burgundy Farm Country Day School, 3700 Burgundy Road. Donate used bikes, clothing and shoes. 703-960-3431.
Prom Celebration. 8-11 p.m. at Mount Vernon Recreation Center, 2701 Commonwealth Ave. Come in dance attire. $50/person will benefit public art in Del Ray.
Sunday/Nov. 16
Antiques Show. Noon-5 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Historic District, 625 First St., Alexandria. The Historic Alexandria Antiques Show celebrates its 60th Anniversary with 38 dealers offering more than 5,000 examples of antiques and fine arts. Admission is $15 at the door, $12 in advance. 703-549-5811 for information.
Home for the Holidays. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Collingwood Library and Museum, 8301 E. Boulevard Drive. Browse through vendors, food and more. $15/person. 703-785-3275.
Art Opening. 6-8 p.m. See “Protected Landscapes: Paintings of The Nature Conservancy Preserves” at the Athenaeum Gallery, 201 Prince St. Free.
Concert. 7:30 p.m. at the Birchmere, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave. Susan Tedeschi with special guest James Hunter. Visit www.birchmere.com for information and tickets.
Family Tale Night. 7 p.m. at Charles Beatly Jr. Central Library, 5005 Duke St. Free.
Poetry Event. 4-9 p.m. at the Lyceum, 201 S. Washington St. Hear Rod Smith curate the evening. Free, but donations accepted. Visit dcpoetry.com or 703-400-2984.
Music Festival. 4 p.m. at St. James’ Episcopal Church, 5614 Old Mill Road. Local church choirs and school choruses will be showcased. Free, but canned food donation is encouraged. 703-303-1622.
Bridge Club. 4 p.m. at Sherwood Library, 2501 Sherwood Hall Lane. Beginners and advanced players age 12 and up. Free. 703-765-3645.
Art Exhibit. See artwork by Yuri Kokoyanin at The von Brahler Ltd./Gallery, 1437 Powhatan St., from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Call for weekday hours, 703-798-8686. Free.
Monday/Nov. 17
Book Discussion. 7 p.m. at James M. Duncan, JR. Branch Library, 2501 Commonwealth Ave. Discuss The Secret Life of Bees, Sue Monk Kidd. Call Ruth at 703-838-4566 for more information.
Lighters and Matches are Tools For Grownups. 10:30 a.m. at Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre. Ages 3-5 can listen to this educational puppet show. Free. 703-339-4610.
Pointed Pursuits. 7:30 p.m. at Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre. Adults can spend time with other knitters, embroiderers and needleworkers. Free. 703-339-4610.
Colors and Shapes. 10:30 a.m. at Sherwood Library, 2501 Sherwood Hall Lane. Children ages 2-3 can enjoy stories and activities. Free. 703-765-3645.
Tuesday/Nov. 18
Violin Class. 6:30 p.m. at The Lyceum, 201 S. Washington St. All ages can learn from Charles Castleman. Free. Visit www.charlescastleman.com or 703-838-4994.
Concert. 7:30 p.m. at the Birchmere, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave. Robyn Hitchcock, “I often dream of trains and other phenomena”. Visit www.birchmere.com for information and tickets.
Time for Twos. 10 a.m. at Charles Beatly Jr. Central Library, 5005 Duke St. For ages 24 to 36 months with an adult. Free.
Book Talk. 7:30 p.m. at James M. Duncan, JR. Branch Library, 2501 Commonwealth Ave. Hear local author Rohulamin Quander talk about his book The Quander Quality: The True Story of a Black Trailblazing Diabetic.
Stories and Songs. 11 a.m. at James M. Duncan, JR. Branch Library, 2501 Commonwealth Ave. For ages 0-4 with adult. Sign up half hour prior. Free.
Storytime. 11 a.m. at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library, 717 Queen St. Ages 2 and up with adult. Free.
Mother-Daughter Book Discussion. 7 p.m. at John Marshall Library, 6209 Rose Hill Drive. Call for title. Ages 10-12. Free. 703-971-0010.
Fall into Fall. 10:30 a.m. at Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre. Children ages 24-35 months can hear stories and activities about fall. Free. 703-339-4610.
Artist Reception. 5-8 p.m. at Lee Center, 1108 Jefferson St. Meet Jung Eun Kim and view “Circulation.” Free. 703-838-5095.
Wednesday/Nov. 19
Film Screening. 7:30pm at Huntley Meadows Park Visitors’ Center, 3701 Lockheed Blvd. A new documentary, Restoring Dyke Marsh will be premiered. Free. Call 703-768-2525 for information.
Concert. 7:30 p.m. at the Birchmere, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave. Shelby Lynne with Jim Bianco. Visit www.birchmere.com for information and tickets.
Pajama Story Time. 7 p.m. at James M. Duncan, JR. Branch Library, 2501 Commonwealth Ave. For ages 3-6 without an adult.
Pajama Party. 7 p.m. at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library, 4701 Seminary Road. For ages 3 to 6 with an adult.
Storytime. 11 a.m. at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library, 717 Queen St. Ages 2 and up with adult. Free.
Fall Into Giving. 6:30-9 p.m. at HSBC Bank, 415 John Carlyle St. Bring goods and gifts to the wine and cheese event. Visit www.givebackalexandria.org or 703-739-7778.
Small Wonders. 10:15 a.m. at John Marshall Library, 6209 Rose Hill Drive. Children ages 13-23 months can enjoy stories, fingerplays and more. Free. 703-971-0010.
Book Discussion. 7:15 p.m. at John Marshall Library, 6209 Rose Hill Drive. Call for title. Free. 703-971-0010.
Thursday/Nov. 20
Christmas Mart. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Pohick Church, 9301 Richmond Hwy. The Mart features handmade arts and crafts, jewelry, baked goods and frozen casseroles, various vendors and consignments. Free.
Dance Lessons. 7:30-9 p.m. at Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, 134 North Royal St. Learn the dances of Jane Austen, George Washington, and Abigail Adams in Gadsby's Tavern Museum's historic ballroom. The cost for lessons is $30 for the series or $12 per class. Visit www.gadsbystavern.org or call 703.838.4242 for tickets.
Book Discussion Group. 7-8:30 p.m. at Charles Beatly Jr. Central Library, 5005 Duke St. Discuss “An Interest in Life,” a story from The Little Disturbances of Man by Grace Paley. For info, call Bill at 703-931-3559.
Story Time. 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. at Charles Beatly Jr. Central Library, 5005 Duke St. Ages 3 to 5 – children only. Free.
Mother Goose Time. 10 a.m. at James M. Duncan, JR. Branch Library, 2501 Commonwealth Ave. For ages 12-24 months with an adult.
Luncheon and Tour. Noon at The Hermitage in Northern Virginia, 5000 Fairbanks Ave. Free.
Stories and Science. 4 p.m. at John Marshall Library, 6209 Rose Hill Drive. Ages 4-6. Enjoy stories, activities and experiments. Free. 703-971-0010.
Turkey Tales. 10:30 a.m. at Sherwood Library, 2501 Sherwood Hall Lane. Children ages 2-5 can enjoy stories and activities for Thanksgiving. Free. 703-765-3645.
Friday/Nov. 21
Concert. 7:30 p.m. at the Birchmere, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave. Catie Curtis and Lori McKenna. Visit www.birchmere.com for information and tickets.
Time for Twos. 10 a.m. at Charles Beatly Jr. Central Library, 5005 Duke St. For ages 24 to 36 months with an adult. Free.
Music Performance. 8 p.m. at Masonic Memorial, 101 Callahan Drive. Here music for brass quintet and flute. Free. Visit www.usafband.af.mil or 202-767-5658.
Wee Ones Story Time. 10:30 a.m. at Hooray for Books!, 1555 King St. Children up to age 2 can enjoy songs and stories. Free. Visit www.hooray4books.com or 703-548-4092.
Lunch Bunch. Noon at John Marshall Library, 6209 Rose Hill Drive. Children up to age 5 can bring lunch and join in for stories. Free. 703-971-0010.
Saturday/Nov. 22
Historic Ball. 7-11 p.m. at Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, 134 North Royal St. Enjoy a variety of English country dances, live music, dessert collation, gaming, and a cash bar. Tickets for reception and ball are $75. Tickets for the ball only cost $45 in advance or $50 at the door (if tickets are available). Call 703.838.4242.
Christmas Bazaar. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at St. Mary’s School, 400 Green St. The Bazaar includes over 60 exhibitors/vendors, Santa’s Workshop, crafts, bake sale, flea market, children’s games and prizes, book sale. Free.
Concert. 7:30 p.m. at the Birchmere, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave. Jimmy Thackery & The Drivers with The Cathy Ponton King Band. Visit www.birchmere.com for information and tickets.
Saturday Stories. 10:30 a.m. at Charles Beatly Jr. Central Library, 5005 Duke St. For all ages. Call 703-519-5900 x. 4 to register. Free.
Fashion and Entertainment Show. 7 p.m. at Lee Center, 1108 Jefferson St. $15/adult; $7.50/child. Portion of the proceeds benefit the Youth Ministry of Shiloh Baptist Church. Visit www.walkthiswayproductions-kalaj.com or 703-927-2927.
FotoWeek DC Celebration. 5:30-8 p.m. at Torpedo Factory, 105 N. Union St. Enjoy a presentation by Steve Uzzell and receptions. Free. Visit www.torpedofactory.org or 703-838-4565.
Holiday Shop. 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. at Mount Vernon Unitarian Church, 1909 Windmill Lane. Over 50 artisans in fiber arts, photography, wood, paper, metal, glass and clay; orchids; crafts from around the world; quilt raffle. Country kitchen with chutneys, baked goods, gingerbread house kits; enjoy a delicious lunch of soup, sandwich, cheese pie. Free.
Chow Down Story Time. 11 a.m. at Hooray for Books, 1555 King St. Children age 2 and up can get in the Thanksgiving spirit with stories about food. Free. Visit www.hooray4books.com or 703-548-4092.
African American Stories and Legacy. 3 p.m. at Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre. Hear others speak about local topics. Free. 703-339-4610.
Art Exhibit. See artwork by Yuri Kokoyanin at The von Brahler Ltd./Gallery, 1437 Powhatan St., from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Call for weekday hours, 703-798-8686. Free.
Theatre Performance. 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. at Whaley Auditorium at Bishop Ireton High School. See “The Nutcracker.” For tickets visit www.metrofinearts.com or 703-339-0444.
Sunday/Nov. 23
Music Performance. 8 p.m. at the Lyceum, 201 S. Washington St. Scottish singer Jim Malcolm will perform. $23/door. Visit www.sunspotpro.com or 800-404-9049.
Art Exhibit. See artwork by Yuri Kokoyanin at The von Brahler Ltd./Gallery, 1437 Powhatan St., from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Call for weekday hours, 703-798-8686. Free.
Monday/ Nov. 24
Family Story Time. 2-3 p.m. at Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green Spring Road. Families are invited to listen to stories read by the children’s librarian and enjoy an activity. Free. For more information call 703-642-5173.
Writers Group. 7 p.m. at Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre. All writers, newcomers welcome. Free. 703-339-4610.
Music Performance. 7:30 p.m. at the Lyceum, 201 S. Washington St. the Russian Chamber Art Society will perform. $35/person. Visit www.theRCAS.com or at the door for tickets. 703-354-7354.
Tuesday/Nov. 25
Concert. 7:30 p.m. at the Birchmere, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave. Ingrid Michaelson with Newton Faulkner and David Ford. Visit www.birchmere.com for information and tickets.
Short Story Discussion Group. 7:30-8:30 p.m. at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library, 4701 Seminary Road. Discuss Cather and Cheever selections in The Art of the Short Story. For more information, call Mark, 703-519-3498.
Storytime. 11 a.m. at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library, 717 Queen St. Ages 2 and up with adult. Free.
Book Discussion. 7:30 p.m. at Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre. Discuss “The Lady and the Panda” by Vicki Croke. Free. 703-339-4610.
Wednesday/Nov. 26
Concert. 7:30 p.m. at the Birchmere, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave. An evening with B.B. King. Visit www.birchmere.com for information and tickets.
Pajama Party. 7 p.m. at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library, 4701 Seminary Road. For ages 3 to 6 with an adult.
Storytime. 11 a.m. at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library, 717 Queen St. Ages 2 and up with adult. Free.
Thursday/Nov. 27
Turkey Trot. 10 a.m. at the Cora Kelly Elementary School at the intersection of West Reed and Commonwealth Avenues. With two cans of food: $15/individuals ages 13-21 and $20/ages 22 and over. Food benefits Alive. Visit www.visitdelray.com/turkeytrot for tickets and t-shirt orders.