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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.
The public can participate in the second annual “Alexandria Recreation Games for Healthy Living,” Jan. 10 through March 6. An awards ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, March 28, at the Lee Center Kauffman Auditorium, 1108 Jefferson St. To register, pick up an information packet at the Chinquapin Park Recreation Center, or online at www.alexandriava.gov/recreation.
Fairfax County Department of Community and Recreation Services present free dance workshops at Hollin Hall Senior Center, 1500 Shenandoah Road, from 3:30-5 p.m. on Feb. 27, March 13,27, April 10,24 and May 8. To register, 703-324-4386.
Visitors can learn about slavery at Mount Vernon during Black History Month programs, wish “George Washington” happy birthday, view new objects on display from a Revolutionary War cannon in the “George Washington & His Generals” exhibit to Mrs. Washington’s wedding slippers and gown pieces (through Feb. 23). For more information, visit Visit.MountVernon.org.
Beginning Feb. 25, the T.C. Williams High School Planetarium will welcome the Alexandria community one night each month during the school year for a free hour-long show. Doors will open at 7 p.m. for “A Night With the Stars,” which will run from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Advance registration, required, may be completed online at http://www.acps.k12.va.us/tcw/planetarium/ or by calling the planetarium at 703-824-6805, extension 6300.
Woodlawn’s Needlework exhibition is March 1-31 at 9000 Richmond Highway. There will be demonstrations, lunch by Nelly’s Needlers and more. See needleworks from around the world. Visit www.woodlawn1805.org or 703-780-4000 for more.
Thursday/Feb. 19
Book Discussion. 7 p.m. at Beatley Library, 5005 Duke St. Discuss “Interpreter of Maladies” by Jhumpa Lahiri. Free. 703-931-3559.
Story Time. 10 a.m. or 3 p.m. at Beatley Library, 5005 Duke St. Children ages 3-5. Free. 703-519-5900.
Mother Goose Time. 10 a.m. at Duncan Library, 2501 Commonwealth Ave. Children ages 12-24 months. Free. 703-838-4566.
Thursday Story Time. 11 a.m. at Duncan Library, 2501 Commonwealth Ave. Ages 3-5. Free. 703-838-4566.
Theater Performance. 7:30 p.m. at Wilburn Auditorium, 7630 Telegraph Road. Hayfield Secondary presents “The Pajama Game.” $10/person. Visit www.hayfielddrama.com or 703-924-7400.
Friday/Feb. 20
Music Performance. 8 p.m. at Masonic Memorial, 101 Callahan Drive. The United States Air Force Band Chamber series plays music for the trombone. Free. Visit www.usafband.af.mil or 202-767-5658.
Time for 2s. 10 a.m. at Beatley Library, 5005 Duke St. Children ages 24-36 months. Free. Registration required, 703-519-5900.
Theater Performance. 7:30 p.m. at Wilburn Auditorium, 7630 Telegraph Road. Hayfield Secondary presents “The Pajama Game.” $10/person. Visit www.hayfielddrama.com or 703-924-7400.
F is for February. 10:30 a.m. at Sherwood Regional Library, 2501 Sherwood Hall Lane. Children ages 3-5 enjoy stories and activities. Free. Registration required, 703-765-3645.
Lunch Bunch. Noon at John Marshall Library, 6209 Rose Hill Drive. Birth to age 5 can bring lunch and enjoy stories. Registration required, 703-971-0010.
Opera. 8:30 a.m. at John Adams Elementary School. Watch “Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters.” Free. 703-824-6970.
WomenHeart. 5-9 p.m. at Decorium Gift and Home, 116 King St. Learn about the risk factors for women’s heart disease. A portion of the proceeds benefit WomenHeart. Visit www.decoriumhome.com for more information.
Saturday/Feb. 21
Lecture. 11 a.m. at Black History Museum, 902 Wythe St. Learn about harvesting, preparation and consumption of foods of enslaved Virginians. Free. Visit www.alexblackhistory.org or 703-838-4356.
Magestic Eagles. 10:30 a.m. or 3 p.m. at Mason Neck State Park, 7301 High Point Road, Lorton. Observe these birds and learn about their lives. Free. 703-339-2385.
Propagation Series. 9:30 a.m. at Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green Spring Road. Learn how to make a light stand. $55/all supplies provided. 703-642-5173 to register.
Saturday Stories. 10:30 a.m. at Beatley Library, 5005 Duke ST. All ages. Registration required, 703-519-5900.
Saturday Stories. 2 p.m. at Burke Library, 4701 Seminary Road. All ages. Free. 703-519-5900.
Music Performance. 8 p.m. at the Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center, 3001 N. Beauregard St. Hear music by the American Balalaika Symphony. Visit www.balalaika.biz for ticket information.
Dinner. 5:30 p.m. at Messiah Lutheran Church, 6510 Fort Hunt Road. Enjoy a “’50’s Diner.” 703-765-5003.
Theater Performance. 7:30 p.m. at Wilburn Auditorium, 7630 Telegraph Road. Hayfield Secondary presents “The Pajama Game.” $10/person. Visit www.hayfielddrama.com or 703-924-7400.
Music Performance. 9 p.m. at O’Shaughnessy’s, 1324 King St. Hear Caustic Casanova perform. Free. Visit www.causticcasanova.com for more.
Harambee Readers. 10:30 a.m. at Sherwood Regional Library, 2501 Sherwood Hall Lane. Adults discuss “In Search of Satisfaction” by J. California Cooper. Free. Registration required, 703-765-3645.
Jazz & Tap Dance Festival. 8 p.m. at Northern Virginia Community College – Annandale Campus, 8333 Little River Turnpike. Enjoy performances by Synergy Hip Hop Dance Inc of Alexandria. $20/adult; $17/student, senior in advance. Visit www.jatdf.org or 703-543-6926.
Art Reception. 6-10 p.m. at AHM Gallery, 215 S. Union St. See photographs by Robert Cantrell. Free. 571-970-1466.
Sunday/Feb. 22
Music Performance. 2 p.m. at Bishop Ireton, 201 Cambridge Road. The Marine Chamber Orchestra performs free. Visit www.bishopireton.org or 703-751-7606.
Magestic Eagles. 1 p.m. or 3 p.m. at Mason Neck State Park, 7301 High Point Road, Lorton. Observe these birds and learn about their lives. Free. 703-339-2385.
Wild For Winter Waterfowl. 10:30 a.m. at Mason Neck State Park, 7301 High Point Road, Lorton. Observe swans, ducks and other waterfowl. Free. 703-339-2385.
Happy Real Birthday George. Free admission to Mount Vernon Estate for anyone named George or those that celebrate a birthday that day. Visit http://Visit.MountVernon.org or 703-780-2000.
Celebration of Pie Tea Program. 1 p.m. at Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green Spring Road. Learn the stories behind the pies and sample them. $25. 703-941-7987 to register.
Garden Renovation Basics. 1:30 p.m. at Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green Spring Road. Learn how to renovate your garden. $10. 703-642-5173.
Jazz & Tap Dance Festival. 4 p.m. at Northern Virginia Community College – Annandale Campus, 8333 Little River Turnpike. Enjoy performances by Synergy Hip Hop Dance Inc of Alexandria. $20/adult; $17/student, senior in advance. Visit www.jatdf.org or 703-543-6926.
Monday/Feb. 23
Tavern Toddlers. 10:30 a.m.-noon at Gadsby’s Tavern, 134 N. Royal St. Toddlers up to 36 months can enjoy games and more. $7/group of three, one adult and 2 children; $3/additional person. Visit www.gadsbystavern.org or 703-838-4242.
Family Story Time. 2 p.m. at Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green Spring Road. All ages can enjoy an activity. Free. 703-642-5173.
Little One-Ders. 10 a.m. or 10:45 a.m. at Beatley Library, 5005 Duke St. Children ages 12-23 months. Registration required, 703-519-5900.
Family Tale Nite. 7 p.m. at Beatley Library, 5005 Duke St. All ages. Free. 703-519-5900.
Baby Time. 10 a.m. at Duncan Library, 2501 Commonwealth Ave. Children ages 0-11 months. Free. 703-838-4566.
Bingo. 3:30 p.m. at Duncan Library, 2501 Commonwealth Ave. Elementary school students only. Free. 703-838-4566.
Writer’s Group. 7 p.m. at Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre. All writers welcome. Free. 703-339-4610.
Tuesday/Feb. 24
Author Talk. 7:30 p.m. at T.C. Williams, 3330 King St. Author Daniel H. Pink will discuss “A Whole New Mind.” Free. Visit www.acps.k12.va.us/ptac/read.php for more.
Time for 2s. 10 a.m. at Beatley Library, 5005 Duke St. Children ages 24-36 months. Free. Registration required, 703-519-5900.
Stories and Songs. 10 a.m. or 11 a.m. at Duncan Library, 2501 Commonwealth Ave. Children ages 0-4 years. Free. 703-838-4566.
Tuesday Tots. 11 a.m. at Burke Library, 4701 Seminary Road. Children ages 2-3. Free. 703-519-5900.
Mother Goose Time. 9:30 a.m. at Barrett Library, 717 Queen St. Children ages 12-24 months. Free. 703-838-4555.
Stories to Grow On. 11 a.m. at Barrett Library, 717 Queen St. Children ages 2 and up. Free. 703-838-4555.
Author Speak. 7:30 p.m. at T.C. Williams High School, 3330 King St. Daniel Pink will discuss “A Whole New Mind: Why Right Brainers Will Rule the Future.” Free. 703-549-3865.
Wednesday/Feb. 25
Author Talk. 7:30 p.m. at Duncan Library, 2501 Commonwealth Ave. Local author Dominic Mumeka discusses “General Patton’s Dark Secret.” Free. 703-838-4566.
Pajama Party. 7 p.m. at Burke Library, 4701 Seminary Road. Children ages 3-6. Free. 703-519-5900.
Mother Goose Time. 9:30 a.m. at Barrett Library, 717 Queen St. Children ages 12-24 months. Free. 703-838-4555.
Stories to Grow On. 11 a.m. at Barrett Library, 717 Queen St. Children ages 2 and up. Free. 703-838-4555.
Lecture. 7 p.m. at Virginia Tech Alexandria Center, 1021 Prince St. James A. LaGro, Jr. presents “Adapting the Built Environment to Climate Change.” Free. 703-706-8132.
Writer’s Group. 7 p.m. at Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre. All writers welcome. Free. 703-339-4610.
Thursday/Feb. 26
Story Time. 10 a.m. or 3 p.m. at Beatley Library, 5005 Duke St. Children ages 3-5. Free. 703-519-5900.
Saturday Stories. 10:30 a.m. at Beatley Library, 5005 Duke ST. All ages. Registration required, 703-519-5900.
Mother Goose Time. 10 a.m. at Duncan Library, 2501 Commonwealth Ave. Children ages 12-24 months. Free. 703-838-4566.
Thursday Story Time. 11 a.m. at Duncan Library, 2501 Commonwealth Ave. Ages 3-5. Free. 703-838-4566.
Short Story Discussion. 7 p.m. at Burke Library, 4701 Seminary Road. Call 703-519-3498 for stories.
Story Time. 4 p.m. at Barrett Library, 717 Queen St. Children ages 3-5 years. Free. 703-838-4555.
Preschool Storytime. 1 p.m. Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre. Children ages 3-5 enjoy stories, songs and more. Free. Registration required, 703-339-4610.
Stories and Science. 4 p.m. at John Marshall Library, 6209 Rose Hill drive. Children ages 4-6 can do experiments, enjoy stories and more. Free. Registration required, 703-971-0010.
Winter Community Party. 7-9:30 p.m. at Alexandria House Community Room, Madison and Pitt Streets. $15/single; $25/couple, nonmembers $20. Enjoy food and talk. 703-838-7603.
Friday/Feb. 27
Opening Reception. 7-9 p.m. The Del Ray Artisans, 2704 Mount Vernon Ave., presents “Object D'Art, “a juried exhibition designed to challenge the artists' creative energy by reaching beyond comfort-zones and exploring new styles and new mediums. The exhibit runs Feb. 27 through March 22. Visit www.thedelrayartisans.org or 703-838-4827.
Time for 2s. 10 a.m. at Beatley Library, 5005 Duke St. Children ages 24-36 months. Free. Registration required, 703-519-5900.
Music Performance. 8 p.m. at Masonic Memorial, 101 Callahan Drive. The United States Air Force Band plays music for the brass quintet. Free. Visit www.usafband.af.mil or 202-767-5658.
Lunch Bunch. Noon at John Marshall Library, 6209 Rose Hill Drive. Birth to age 5 can bring lunch and enjoy stories. Registration required, 703-971-0010.
Saturday/Feb. 28
Book Discussion. 2 p.m. at John Marshall Library, 6209 Rose Hill Drive. Kay Karim will discuss crafting and publishing a family cookbook. Free. Registration required, 703-971-0010.
Dance Party. 3-7:30 p.m. at MVUC, 1909 Windmill Lane. Families can enjoy dancing, stories and more. $7.99/person. All ages. For tickets visit www.rockandroll.joytroupe.com.
Railroad Days. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at The Lyceum, 201 S. Washington St. See miniature towns, Thomas the Tank Engine, Lego trains and more. Free. Visit www.alexandriahistory.org or 703-838-4994.
Magestic Eagles. 10:30 a.m. or 3 p.m. at Mason Neck State Park, 7301 High Point Road, Lorton. Observe these birds and learn about their lives. Free. 703-339-2385.
Symposium. 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. at Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green Spring Road. Enjoy the 2009 EcoSavvy Gardening Symposium. $45/person optional $12 for boxed lunch. 703-642-5173 to register.
Frogs, Turtles and Snakes Oh My. 10:30 a.m. at John Marshall Library, 6209 Rose Hill Drive. All ages can meet some local critters. Free. Registration required, 703-971-0010.
Memory Cookbook Writing. 2 p.m. at John Marshall Library, 6209 Rose Hill Drive. Adults can learn how to craft and publish a cookbook. Free. Registration required, 703-971-0010.
Sunday/March 1
Railroad Days. 1-5 p.m. at The Lyceum, 201 S. Washington St. See miniature towns, Thomas the Tank Engine, Lego trains and more. Free. Visit www.alexandriahistory.org or 703-838-4994.
Magestic Eagles. 1 p.m. or 3 p.m. at Mason Neck State Park, 7301 High Point Road, Lorton. Observe these birds and learn about their lives. Free. 703-339-2385.
Wild For Winter Waterfowl. 10:30 a.m. at Mason Neck State Park, 7301 High Point Road, Lorton. Observe swans, ducks and other waterfowl. Free. 703-339-2385.
Monday/March 2
Tavern Toddlers. 10:30 a.m.-noon at Gadsby’s Tavern, 134 N. Royal St. Toddlers up to 36 months can enjoy games and more. $7/group of three, one adult and 2 children; $3/additional person. Visit www.gadsbystavern.org or 703-838-4242.
Music Performance. 6-9 p.m. at MetroStage, 1201 N. Royal St. Hear jazz music by Will Smith and his trio, The W.E.S. Group. Registration and buffet at 6 p.m. $50/person with sponsorship tickets available. Proceeds benefit the 20-week Parent Leadership Training program. Visit www.plti-alex.org or 703-739-0233.
Tuesday/March 3
Benefit Performance. 8 p.m. at Little Theater of Alexandria, 600 Wolfe St. Watch “Leading Ladies.” Proceeds benefit the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of Inova Alexandria Hospital. $25, $45, $65. 703-548-9485.
Wednesday/March 4
Camp Fair. 5:30-8 p.m. at Minnie Howard School, 3801 W. Braddock Road. Free. Learn about camp programs. Pizza and bake sale will be available.
Thursday/March 5
Dining Out for Life. A variety of restaurants in Old Town will contribute 25-100 percent from that day’s proceeds to Food & Friends. Visit www.foodandfriends.org/dol for a complete listing of participating restaurants.
Saturday/March 7
Concert. 7 p.m. at Convergence, 1801 N. Quaker Lane. Empowered Women International presents 7Sopranos. $12/person, reception follows. Visit www.7Sopranos.com for more.
Miss Alexandria Pageant. Ages 17-24 are eligible to compete. Visit wwww.missalexandria.com or e-mail missalexandria09@yahoo.com. The winner goes on to compete in the Miss Virginia pageant.
Music Performance. 8 p.m. at Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall & Arts Center, 3001 N. Beauregard St. Hear music by the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra, Heritage Signature Chorale and more. Tickets range between $20-$80. Visit www.alexsym.org or 703-548-0885.