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Art Listing:
See “Art at the Library” at Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St., through Sept. 30. Art by Noah Williams, George Van Dyke and Sherrill Anne Gross. Free. 703-228-5996.
The Arlington Artists Alliance “Fall Colors Art Show” will be at the Gallery at Convergence, 1801 N. Quaker Lane from Oct. 1 through Dec. 1. Free. Visit www.arlingtonartistsalliance.com for more.
Paintings and drawings of Teresa Oaxaca will be on display at the Rosslyn Spectrum Theater, 1611 N. Kent St. through Sept. 30. Oaxaca, a 2005 graduate of H-B Woodlawn in Arlington, is a classically-trained realist painter who studied in Italy and Norway under living masters utilizing the atelier method of the Renaissance.
Ongoing:
Customers at Dogma Dog Bakery in Arlington can “vote” by choosing dog treats named for their favorite presidential contender. A weekly tally of sales will be kept above the counter.
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.
The Columbia Pike Farmers Market is located in Pike Park, corner of S. Walter Reed Drive and Columbia Pike. Open Sundays through November from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free.
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 at 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.
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.
Connect with people and the great outdoors with “Meet Me on Sunday…at Potomac Overlook!” series. The event takes place on Sunday afternoons between 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. at Potomac Overlook Regional Park located at 2845 N. Marcey Road, Arlington. For more information, contact Potomac Overlook Regional Park at 703-528-5406 or potomac@nvrpa.prg.
Wednesday/Sept. 3
Performance. Isabella Chester will perform at Lebanese Taverna Restaurant, 5900 Washington Blvd., from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Fre. Visit www.lebanesetaverna.com or 703-841-1502.
Adult Bird Walk. 8:30-11 a.m. at Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S. Carlin Springs Road. Adults can take an informal walk through the parks in search of birds. Free. 703-228-6535 to register.
Wild Ones: Do Animals Have Homework? 3:30 p.m. at Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608 N. Military Road. Children ages 6-10 can learn about the animals that need to be taught skills to survive. $3/child. 703-228-3403 to register.
Lost Songs of Broadway. 8:30 p.m. at Signature’s ARK Theatre, 4200 Campbell Ave. $30/person. Hear music by Will Gartshore, Kimberly Sherbach and more. Visit www.signature-theatre.org or 703-573-7328.
Thursday/Sept. 4
Music Production. 4 p.m. at Thomas Jefferson Community Center, 3501 S. 2nd St. Teens can learn the process of making music. Free. 703-228-7783.
Dance Performance. Karen Reedy Dance company will perform at 6 p.m. on the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Millenium Stage. Free. Visit www.reedydance.com for more.
Lost Songs of Broadway. 8:30 p.m. at Signature’s ARK Theatre, 4200 Campbell Ave. $30/person. Hear music by Will Gartshore, Kimberly Sherbach and more. Visit www.signature-theatre.org or 703-573-7328.
Friday/Sept. 5
Opening Reception. 6-9 p.m. See “Picturing Politics 2008: Artists Speak to Power” at Arlington Arts Center, 3550 Wilson Blvd from Aug. 15 through Sept. 27. See work by Rex Well. Free. Visit www.arlingtonartscenter.org or 703-248-6800.
Stop in for Stories. 10 a.m. or 11 a.m. at Central Youth Services, 1015 N. Quincy St. All ages can stop in for crafts, songs, stories and more. Free. 703-228-5946.
Dance Performance. Karen Reedy Dance company will perform at 6 p.m. on the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Millenium Stage. Free. Visit www.reedydance.com for more.
Lost Songs of Broadway. 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. at Signature’s ARK Theatre, 4200 Campbell Ave. $30/person. Hear music by Will Gartshore, Kimberly Sherbach and more. Visit www.signature-theatre.org or 703-573-7328.
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.
Saturday/Sept. 6
Music Performance: Rosslyn Jazz Festival 1-7 p.m. at Gateway Park, N. Lynn Street and Lee Highway
Centennial of Military Aviation. Enjoy a day-long open house at Fort Myer. Celebrate the 100-year anniversary. Free. Visit www.fmmc.army.mil or 703-696-3283.
Lost Songs of Broadway. 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. at Signature’s ARK Theatre, 4200 Campbell Ave. $30/person. Hear music by Will Gartshore, Kimberly Sherbach and more. Visit www.signature-theatre.org or 703-573-7328.
Author Signing. 11 a.m. at Barnes & Noble, 2800 Clarendon Blvd. Patricia Santana will sign copies of “Ghosts of El Grullo.” Free. 703-248-8244.
Civitan Garage Sale and Flea Market. 7 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at garage built over I-66 at N. Quincy Street. Browse a variety of items including books, dvds and more. Free. 202-646-4507.
Shakin’ and Quakin’. 1 p.m. at Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S. Carlin Springs Road. Children ages 6-12 can learn about the earth forces through games, crafts and more. $2/child. Registration required, 703-338-6535.
Back to School Campfire. 7 p.m. at Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608 N. Military Road. Families can enjoy guests, treats and more. $3/person. Registration required, 703-228-3403.
Touch of Miracles. 7-11 p.m. at Arlington Arts Center, 3550 Wilson Blvd. Benefits the Children’s Hospital and the AASuccess Internship Fund. Visit www.aasuccess.org for tickets.
Sunday/Sept. 7
Dog Days. Noon-4 p.m. at any NVRPA water park, including Great Waves at Cameron Run and Upton Hill in Arlington. $5/dog. Dog must have current license and rabbies vaccination. Visit www.nvrpa.org for more.
Freedom Walk. 9 a.m. at the Women’s Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery. Honor the victims of Sept. 11. Register online at www.americasupportsyou.mil.
Monday/Sept. 8
Music Production. 4 p.m. at Thomas Jefferson Community Center, 3501 S. 2nd St. Teens can learn the process of making music. Free. 703-228-7783.
Arlington History Bike Tour. Meet 9 a.m. at Ballston Metro Station. Bring lunch and water and bike anywhere from 1-23 miles visiting Four Mile Run, rose gardens and more. $2/nonmember. 703-243-0179.
Book Discussion. 7 p.m. at Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St. Discuss “In Spite of the Gods: The Strange Rise of Modern India” by Edward Luce. Free. 703-228-5945.
Book Discussion. 7 p.m. at Westover Library. Discuss “The Diagnosis: A Novel” by Alan Lightman. Free. 703-228-5261.
Tuesday/Sept. 9
Opening Reception. 7 p.m. at Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St. See paintings by Noah Williams and more. Free. 703-228-5996.
Birding Trip to Bombay Hook. 7 a.m.-5 p.m. at Lubber Run Center, 300 N. Park Drive. Adults can search for birds at Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge. $25/person. Registration required, 703-228-3403.
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.
Book Discussion. 1:30 p.m. at Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive. Discuss “You Remind Me of Me” by Dan Chaon. Free. 703-228-7762.
Wednesday/Sept. 10
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.
Gemstone Club: Sapphire. 2:30 p.m. or 4 p.m. at Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608 N. Military Road. Children ages 7-11 can learn about these gems and take one home. $5/person. Registration required, 703-228-3403.
Monarch Magic. 3:30 p.m. at Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S. Carlin Springs Road. Preschoolers can learn about the life cycle and life of the Monarch butterfly. $3/child. Registration required, 703-228-6535.
Butterflies of the Fort Smith Meadow. 4 p.m. at Fort C.F. Smith Park, 2411 N. 24th St. Children ages 6-11 can look at butterflies and moths. $3/child. Registration required, 703-243-4342.
Author Event. 7 p.m. at Shirlington Library, 4200 Campbell Ave. Discuss “Touching History: The Untold Story of the Drama that Unfolded in the Skies Over America on 9/11” by Lynn Spencer. Free. 703-228-0322.
Author Talk. 12:30 p.m. at Culpepper Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive. Veronica Li will talk about “Journey Across the Four Seas: A Chinese Woman’s Search for Home.” Free.
Thursday/Sept. 11
Music Performance. The Levine School of Music’s New Horizons Band will host an open house for new members and have a “play-in.” 3 p.m. at Westover Baptist Church, 1125 N. Patrick Henry Drive. Free. Prospective members should bring instrument. 703-237-5655.
Presentation. 7 p.m. at Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St. Learn about the Wright Brother’s flights at Fort Myer. Free. Presented by the Arlington Historical Society.
Friday/Sept. 12
Stop in for Stories. 10 a.m. or 11 a.m. at Central Youth Services, 1015 N. Quincy St. All ages can stop in for crafts, songs, stories and more. Free. 703-228-5946.
Latin American Harp Festival. 7:30 p.m. at Rosslyn Spectrum, 1611 N. Kent St. Hear harpists from Venezuela, Colombia and Paraguay. $30/adult; $25/student/senior. Visit www.teatrodelaluna.org or 703-548-3092.
Monarch Magic. 1:30 p.m. at Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S. Carlin Springs Road. Preschoolers can learn about the life cycle and life of the Monarch butterfly. $3/child. Registration required, 703-228-6535.
Bald is Beautiful. 7 p.m. at Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S. Carlin Springs Road. Families can enjoy a campfire about Birds of Prey. $3/person. Registration required, 703-228-6535.
Fabulous Fungi Campfire. 7 p.m. at Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608 N. Military Road. Families can learn about different types of fungus. $3/person. Registration required, 703-228-3403.
Saturday/Sept. 13
Book Discussion. 11 a.m. at Barnes & Noble, The Market Common, 2800 Clarendon Blvd. The authors will discuss “The Pentagon: The Untold Story of the Wartime Race to Build the Pentagon-And to Restore it Sixty Years Later.” Free. 703-248-8251.
Latin American Harp Festival. 7:30 p.m. at Rosslyn Spectrum, 1611 N. Kent St. Hear harpists from Venezuela, Colombia and Paraguay. $30/adult; $25/student/senior. Visit www.teatrodelaluna.org or 703-548-3092.
Fall Plant Sale. 1-3 p.m. at Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S. Carlin Springs Road. Adults can browse through a variety of different plants. 703-228-6535.
Are There Rocks in Your Head? 1 p.m. at Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608 N. Military Road. Children ages 4-6 can enjoy Carol Shield’s book, activities and more. Free. 703-228-3403.
Fall Flowers and Fungi Hike. 2-4 p.m. at Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608 N. Military Road. Adults can explore wildflowers and fungi. $3/person. Registration required, 703-228-4747.
Goldfish Grab. 4:30 p.m. at Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S. Carlin Springs Road. Children ages 6-10 can learn where the gold fish came from and try catching one. $3/child. Reigstration required, 703-228-6535.
Gourmet S’mores Campfire. 7 p.m. at Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S. Carlin Springs Road. Adults can experiment with new ingredients for the s’more. $5/adult. Registration required, 703-228-6535.
Fabulous Fungi Campfire. 7 p.m. at Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608 N. Military Road. Families can learn about different types of fungus. $3/person. Registration required, 703-228-3403.
Model Soldier Show. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at NoVa Community College, 8333 Little River Turnpike, Annandale. Browse through model soldiers by U.S. and international artists.$7/adult, children under 12 free. 703-938-6361.
Sunday/Sept. 14
Vietnamese Mid-Autumn Children’s Festival. Noon at Thomas Jefferson Center Gym, 3501 S. 2nd St. Free. 240-602-8441.
Nature For Dummies: Top Ten Trees. 3 p.m. at Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608 N. Military Road. Adults can learn about trees that have helicopter seed pods. Free. 703-228-3403.
Music Performance. Leonid Sushansky will perform with the National Chamber Ensemble at 6:30 p.m. at Rosslyn Spectrum, 611 N. Kent St. $25/person. Visit www.ticketmaster.com or for information visit www.nationalchamberensemble.org.
Brunch. Noon at the Army-Navy Country Club, 2400 S. 18th St. Guest speaker will be Congressman Jim Moran and awards will be handed out. $32/member or $36/non-member. 703-536-7557.
Monday/Sept. 15
Lecture. 3:15 p.m. at Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St. Talk about “The Bill of Rights and the Supreme Court.” Free. 703-228-2144.
Author Event. 7 p.m. at Shirlington Library, 4200 Campbell Ave. Dave Zirin will discuss “The People’s History of Sports.” Free. 703-228-0322.
Author Talk. 7 p.m. at Shirlington Library, 4200 Campbell Ave. Dave Zirin will read from his book “The People’s History of Sports.” Free. 703-228-0322.
Tuesday/Sept. 16
Monarch Magic. 10:30 a.m. at Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S. Carlin Springs Road. Preschoolers can learn about the butterflies through games and more. $3/child. To register, 703-228-6535.
Wednesday/Sept. 17
Poesis. 7-9 p.m. at Pentagon City Borders, 1201 S. Hayes St. Features Kenneth Carroll and Holly Bass. Free. 703-418-0166.
Monarch Magic. 10:30 a.m. at Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S. Carlin Springs Road. Preschoolers can learn about the butterflies through games and more. $3/child. To register, 703-228-6535.
Wild Ones: Extreme Stream Clean-Up. 3:30 p.m. at Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S. Carlin Springs Road. Children ages 6-10 can pick up litter and learn what problems it can cause. Free. 703-228-6535.
Graduate Gemologists. 4 p.m. at Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608 N. Military Road. Children ages 8-12 can learn about Iolite and take one home. $5/child. To register, 703-228-3403.
Author Talk. 7 p.m. at Shirlington Library, 4200 Campbell Ave. Tom Young will discuss his new book “The Speed of Heat.” Free. 703-228-0322.
Thursday/Sept. 18
Spinning Spiders. 10:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. at Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608 N. Military Road. Preschoolers can learn how arachnids differ from insects. $3/child. To register, 703-228-3403.
Film Screening. 6:30 p.m. at Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St. Watch “Companeras.” Free. 703-228-6321.
Book Club. 8 p.m. at Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608 N. Military Road. Discuss “The Outermost House” by Henry Beston. Free. 703-228-3403.
Friday/Sept. 19
Stop in for Stories. 10 a.m. or 11 a.m. at Central Youth Services, 1015 N. Quincy St. All ages can stop in for crafts, songs, stories and more. Free. 703-228-5946.
Spinning Spiders. 10:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. at Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608 N. Military Road. Preschoolers can learn how arachnids differ from insects. $3/child. To register, 703-228-3403.
Blacksmith Campfire. 6 p.m. at Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608 N. Military Road. Families with children age 5 and up can visit blacksmith’s forge and see how they shape metal. $3/person. To register, 703-228-3403.
Saturday/ Sept. 20
Taste of the Pike: noon-7 p.m. at Arlington Mill Community Center. Free.
Boundary Stone Bike Tour. Meet at 9:15 a.m. at East Falls Church Metro Station. Bike 35 miles while visiting boundary stones and parks in Arlington. Many stops. $2/non-member. Bring lunch and water. 703-243-0179.
Putt for PWS. 9:30 a.m. at Upton Hill Regional Park. Proceeds benefit the Prader-Willi Syndrome Association. For details and to register visit www.puttforpws.com.
Intro to Birding. 9 a.m.-noon at Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S. Carlin Springs Road. Adults and children ages 12 and up can learn the basics of birding. Free. To register, 703-228-6535.
Theater Performance. 12:30 p.m. at Classika Theater, 4041 Campbell Ave. Children can watch “A Classical Fool.” Visit www.classika.org or 703-824-4827 for tickets.
Collect A Rock Day. 1 p.m. at Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S. Carlin Springs Road. Children ages 6 and up can learn rock basics and start a collection. $2/child. To register, 703-228-6535.
Naturalists’ Collectors Club. 2 p.m. at Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608 N. Military Road. Children ages 11-13 can try new activities and add an artifact to the collection. $5/child. Register by calling 703-228-3403.
Bilingual Campfire. 5:30 p.m. at Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S. Carlin Springs Road. All ages can enjoy campfire activities and more. $3/person. To register, 703-228-6535.
Sunday/Sept. 21
Walking and Wine Tour. 10 a.m. at Lubber Run Center, 300 N. Park Drive. Adults 21 and up can enjoy a walk, tour and wine tasting at Pearmund Cellars. Bring a lunch. $40/person. Register at 703-228-6535.
Celebration. 2 p.m. at Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St. Celebrate San Miguel, El Salvador, Arlington’s sister city. Free. 703-228-5996.
Author Talk. 7 p.m. at Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St. Clint Johnson will discuss “Pursuit: The Chase, Capture, Persecution and Surprising Release of Confederate President Jefferson Davis.” Free. 703-228-6321.
Monday/Sept. 22
Car-Free Day Walkabout. 6:30 p.m. at Clarendon Metro Park. Take a walk and learn about Clarendon’s history. Free. 703-228-0072.
Book Discussion. 7:30 p.m. at Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St. Discuss “The Life and Times of Mexico” by Earl Shorris. Free. 703-228-7689.
Tuesday/Sept. 23
Yard Sale. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at National Science Foundation Atrium, 4201 Wilson Blvd. Browse through children’s clothing, toys, maternity clothing and more. Free. Support NSF CDC Daycare center.
Author Event. 7 p.m. at Shirlington Library, 4200 Campbell Ave. John Petersen will discuss “A Vision for 2012: Planning for Extraordinary Change.” Free. 703-228-0322.
Wednesday/Sept. 24
Story Time. 3:30 p.m. at Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St. Alonso Abugattas will tell Latin folktales featuring animals of South America. Children ages 5 and up. Free. 703-228-7761.
Author Talk. 7 p.m. at Shirlington Library, 4200 Campbell Ave. Lucy Spelman will discuss “The Rhino with the Glue-on Shoes.” Free. 703-228-0322.
Friday/Sept. 26
Stop in for Stories. 10 a.m. or 11 a.m. at Central Youth Services, 1015 N. Quincy St. All ages can stop in for crafts, songs, stories and more. Free. 703-228-5946.