Ongoing
Food Truck Thursdays. In the surface parking lot at the corner of Crystal Drive and 18th Street.
Line Dancing Class. Fridays, 10-11 a.m. Line dancing with Barbara Allen. Covers the basic steps, then combines them to music for a gentle aerobic workout. More experienced line dancers are welcome as they can assist newer dancers. At Aurora Hills Senior Center. Call 703-228-5722.
Trunk Show. SmartsilkTM will be hosting a road show at the Pentagon City Costco, through Sunday, May 19, selling all-natural comforters, mattress pads and pillow protectors. Visit www.smartsilk.com. The Pentagon City Costco is located at 1200 S. Fern St. Store hours are Monday-Friday from 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m., Saturday from 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Theater Performance. Through Saturday, May 25, see “Club de Caballeros” at Gunston Arts Center Theater Two, 2700 S. Lang St. Performances on Thursdays at 8 p.m. and Saturdays at 3 p.m., with tickets $30/general; $25/student or senior. Performances on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. with tickets $35/general; $30/student or senior. Visit www.teatrodelaluna.org or 703-548-3092.
Theater Performance. Through Saturday, May 25, see Harold Pinter’s “No Man’s Land” at Theatre on the Run, 3700 S. Four Mile Run Drive. Performances are Thursdays through Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Saturday pay-what-you-can matinees at 2 p.m. Visit http://wscavantbard.org for tickets.
Art Exhibit. Get ready for the summer season with “A Visual Feast” featuring food still lifes by Jane McElvany Coonce at Arlington Artists Alliance at Crystal City Shops, 2100 Crystal Drive. Free. Through Saturday, June 1. Visit www.galleryunderground.org for more.
Art Exhibit. Through Saturday, June 1, see artists’ interpretations of spirit in the exhibit “Sharing of Spirit” at Arlington Artists Alliance at Crystal City Shops, 2100 Crystal Drive. Free. Visit www.galleryunderground.org for more.
Enjoy a Monday morning yoga class through September held in Crystal City’s Water Park located across from 1750 Crystal Drive. Led by instructors from Mind Your Body Oasis.
The Crystal City FRESHFARM Market is open on Tuesdays from 3-7 p.m. with the same selection of foods and goods from local producers, in front of 251 S. 18th St..
Take a free outdoor Zumba class in the courtyard at 2121 Crystal Drive, led by instructors from the local Sport & Health Clubs, every Wednesday through the end of September. Participants can take a free shower afterwards at the nearby Sport & Health.
Wednesday/May 15
Nanny Club. 10 a.m.-noon at Columbia Pike Library, Columbia Pike Library, 816 S. Walter Reed Drive. For children up to age 5. Free. 703-228-5710.
Stop in for Stories. 10:30 a.m. or 11:15 a.m. at Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St. For children up to age 5. Free. 703-228-5946.
Story Time: Under 2s. 1:30 p.m. at Westover Library, 1644 N. McKinley Road, suite 3. For children up to age 2. Free. 703-228-5260.
Drop in Story Time. 4 p.m. at Columbia Pike Library, 816 S. Walter Reed Drive. Children in grades K-5 can enjoy readers’ theater, games, and more revolving around fairies, fables and funny folktales. Free. 703-228-5710.
Kids Club. 4 p.m. at Aurora Hills Library, 735 S. 18th St. Elementary school children can enjoy activities and more. Free. 703-228-5715.
Family Story Time. 6:30 p.m. at Glencarlyn Library, 300 S. Kensington St. For all ages. Free. 703-228-6548.
Prose Out Loud. 1-7 p.m. at Shirlington Library, 4200 Campbell Ave. Features excerpts from the book and the film: “Chitty Chitty Bag Bang.” Free. 703-228-6545.
Book Club. 7:30 p.m. at Columbia Pike Library, 816 S. Walter Reed Drive. Discuss “In the Garden of Beasts: Love, Terror and an American Family in Hitler’s Berlin” by Erik Larson. Free. 703-228-5710 for title.
Eggs Story Time. 10:30 a.m. at Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S. Carlin Springs Road. Children ages 2-10 can learn about who comes out of eggs. Free. 703-228-6535. Program #632923-M.
Thursday/May 16
Drop-in Storytime. 10:30 a.m. at Cherrydale Library, 2190 N. Military Road. For children up to age 5. Free. 703-228-6330.
Drop-in Storytime: Under 2s. 10:30 a.m. at Aurora Hills Library, 735 S. 18th St. For children up to age 2. Free. 703-228-5715.
Drop-in Storytime. 10:30 a.m. or 11:15 a.m. at Shirlington Library, 4200 Campbell Ave. For children up to age 2. Free. 703-228-6545.
Drop-in Storytime: Over 2s. 11:15 a.m. at Aurora Hills Library, 735 S. 18th St. For children age 2-5. Free. 703-228-5715.
Bilingual Story Time. 4:15 p.m. at Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St. Children can enjoy stories, songs and crafts in English and Spanish. Free. 703-228-5990.
Story Time. 4:15 p.m. at Westover Library, 1644 N. McKinley Road, suite 3. For children up to age 5. Free. 703-228-5260.
Paws to Read. 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Aurora Hills Library, 735 S. 18th St. Children in grades K-5 can read to therapy dogs. Free. Register for a slot by calling 703-228-575.
Nature Detectives: Nature’s Mysteries. 4-5 p.m. at Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S. Carlin Springs Road. Children ages 6-10 can learn how animal investigators use the clues left behind by animals to help them uncover mysteries about the wildlife that came before them. $7 due at registration. 703-228-6535. Program #632923-H.
Friday/May 17
“It’s a Steal.” 5-8 p.m. at St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 4000 Lorcom Lane. Purchase original paintings, drawings, mixed media works, ceramics and more for $95 or less. Visit www.arlingtonartistsalliance.org for more.
Story Time: Baby Steps. 10:30 a.m. at Columbia Pike Library, 816 S. Walter Reed Drive. Children up to 1 year old can enjoy stories. Free. 703-228-5710.
Story Time: Over 2s. 10:30-11:30 a.m. at Westover Library, 1644 N. McKinley Road, suite 3. For children age 2-5. Free. 703-228-5260.
Story Time. 10:30 a.m. or 11:15 a.m. at Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St. Children up to age 5. Free. 703-228-5946.
Saturday/May 18
Argentine Festival. 4 p.m. a Thomas Jefferson Theater, 125 S. Old Glebe Road. Enjoy crafts, performers directly from Argentina and food for purchase. Raffle tickets will be on sale. $20 in advance at www.tickeri.com or $30 at the door. See details on www.festivalargentinousa.com.
Turtle Trot 5k. Check-in at 9 a.m. and the race starts at 10 a.m. at Lower Bluemont park, 329 N. Manchester St. $30/adult; $15/child. Proceeds benefit the turtle rescue and other at-risk wildlife brought into Long Branch Nature Center. Visit www.active.com to register.
Theater for Children. 2 p.m. at Fairlington Community Center, 3308 S. Stafford St. Barefoot Puppet Theatre explores three tales of the Aborigines of Australia.
“It’s a Steal.” 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 4000 Lorcom Lane. Purchase original paintings, drawings, mixed media works, ceramics and more for $95 or less. Visit www.arlingtonartistsalliance.org for more.
Photography Seminar and Contest Launch. 9-11 a.m. at Bon Air Memorial Rose Garden, corner of Wilson Boulevard and N. Lexington. Tracey Attlee, former White House photographer will teach how to capture rose and rose garden shots suitable for framing. Free to members; $15/new participants. E-mail pam1powers@aol.com or 703-371-9351.
Mission: Possible Concert and Silent Auction. 7 p.m. at Trinity Presbyterian Church, Calvin Hall, 5533 N. 16th St. Hear music by Soulfire. Visit www.trinityarlington.org or 703-536-5600.
Tuckahoe Home and Garden Tour. Noon-5 p.m. Support Tuckahoe by spending an afternoon viewing home and garden renovations and gathering ideas for your own. The tour helps raise funds for the Discovery Schoolyard and other PTA activities. The event is a self-guided tour. Advanced tickets are $20 and can be purchased at http://tuckahoetour.org/tickets. Tickers are also available at noon on the day of the tour at Tuckahoe for $25.
Drop-in Family Storytime. 10:30-11:30 a.m. at Columbia Pike Library, 816 S. Walter Reed Drive. All ages can enjoy stories. Free. 703-228-5710.
Finale Masterworks Concert. 4 p.m. at Gunston Arts Center Theater One, 2700 S. Lang St. The Arlington Youth Orchestra features the Solo Competition winner, works by Mozart, the Beatles and more. Free. Donations accepted. Visit PreludeVA.org or 571-29-5884.
Sunday/May 19
Concert. 3 p.m. at Yorktown High School. The Washington Balaika Society will perform. Visit www.balaika.org for tickets.
“It’s a Steal.” 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 4000 Lorcom Lane. Purchase original paintings, drawings, mixed media works, ceramics and more for $95 or less. Visit www.arlingtonartistsalliance.org for more.
Remove Invasives. 2-5 p.m. at Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S. Carlin Springs Road. Families with children ages 9 and older, adults and teens can help clear the plants from the park. Free. 703-228-535.
Book Dating for Singles. 6 p.m. at Shirlington Library, 4200 Campbell Ave. Bring a couple of books to share – favorites, disappointments or ones to be read. Free. RSVP to 703-228-6545.
Dance and Orchestra Performance. 6:30 p.m. at National Gallery of Art, East Building Atrium, Fourth Street and Constitution Avenue, N.W. Arlington’s Bowen McCauley Dance company performs with Alexandria Symphony Orchestra. Free. Hear a tribute to Stravinsky’s “Le Sacre du Printemps.” Visit www.bmdc.org/upcoming for more.
Performance. 3 p.m. at Yorktown High School, 5200 Yorktown Blvd. The Washington Balalaika Society will perform with Alexander Tsygankov. $25/adult; $20/senior; $15/student; children 12 and under free. Visit www.balalaika.org or 703-536-5785.
Monday/May 20
Lecture. 3-5 .m. at Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St. Encore Learning is sponsoring a lecture on “Israel and Palestine.” Free. George Meek will share his experience after a three-month stay in Palestine. 703-228-2144.
Story Time: Baby Steps. 10:30 a.m. at Westover Library, 1644 N. McKinley Road, suite 3. For children up to age 1. Free. 703-228-5260.
Drop-in Story Time: Over 2s. 10:30-11:15 a.m. at Shirlington Library, 4200 Campbell Ave. For children age 2-5. Free. 703-228-6545.
Story Time: Under 2s. 10:30 a.m. at Glencarlyn Library, 300 S. Kensington St. For children up to age 2. Free. 703-228-6548.
Story Time. 2 p.m. at Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St. For children up to age 1. Free. 703-228-5946.
Family Story Time. 6:45 p.m. at Cherrydale Library, 2190 N. Military Road. All ages. Free. 703-228-6330.
Poetry Workshop. 7 p.m. at Shirlington Library, 4200 Campbell Ave. Members write and read original poetry and exchange constructive criticism. Free. 703-228-6545.
Tuesday/May 21
Film. 3 p.m. at Columbia Pike Library, 816 S. Walter Reed Drive. Watch “Mansfield Park.” Free. 703-228-5710.
Story Time. 4:30 p.m. at Cherrydale Library, 2190 N. Military Road. For children age 2-5. Free. 703-228-6330.
Paws to Read. 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Columbia Pike Library, 816 S. Walter Reed Drive. Children in grades K-5 can read to therapy dogs. Free. Register for a slot by calling 703-228-5710.
Family Story Time. 6:30 p.m. at Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St. All ages can enjoy stories and songs. Free. 703-228-5990.
Movie. 6:30 p.m. at Shirlington Library, 4200 Campbell Ave. Watch “Tower Heist.” Free. 703-228-6545.
Wednesday/May 22
Nanny Club. 10 a.m.-noon at Columbia Pike Library, Columbia Pike Library, 816 S. Walter Reed Drive. For children up to age 5. Free. 703-228-5710.
Stop in for Stories. 10:30 a.m. at Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St. For children up to age 5. Free. 703-228-5946.
Story Time: Under 2s. 1:30 p.m. at Westover Library, 1644 N. McKinley Road, suite 3. For children up to age 2. Free. 703-228-5260.
Kids Club. 4 p.m. at Aurora Hills Library, 735 S. 18th St. Elementary school kids can enjoy activities and more. Free. 703-228-5715.
Family Story Time. 6:30 p.m. at Glencarlyn Library, 300 S. Kensington St. All ages can enjoy stories. Free. 703-228-6548.
Chinese Conversation Class. 7 p.m. at Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St. For all levels. Free. 703-228-5946.
Meditation for Healthy Living. 7 p.m. at Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St. Learn the benefits of practicing meditation. Free.
Youth Track and Field Meet. Field events start at 6 p.m., running events at 6:30 p.m. at Greenbrier Track at Yorktown High School, 5201 N. 28th St. Open to all boys and girls 9-14 years of age, who reside in Arlington County. Wear regular running shoes or sneakers. To register call 703-228-1809.
Thursday/May 23
Book Club. 7:30-8:30 p.m. at Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608 Military Road. Adults can discuss “Last Child in the Woods” by Richard Louv. Free. There will be a hands-on experience relating to the book. 703-228-3403.
AFAC Spring Carnival. The Arlington Food Assistance Center Spring Carnival is at Washington Golf & Country Club. Tickets are $100 and may be purchased online. AFAC's Spring Carnival will have boardwalk performers, carnival treats, an illusionist, caricature artist, a circus troupe and more. For more information visit www.afac.org/
Book Club. 10:30 a.m. at Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St. Discuss “Innocents Abroad” by Mark Twain. Free. 703-228-5946.
Story Time. 10:30-11:15 a.m. at Cherrydale Library, 2190 N. Military Road. For children up to age 5. Free. 703-228-6330.
Drop-in Story Time: Under 2s. 10:30-11:30 a.m. at Aurora Hills Library, 735 S. 18th St. For children up to age 2. Free. 703-228-5715.
Drop-in Story Time: Over 2s. 11:15 a.m. at Aurora Hills Library, 735 S. 18th St. For children age 2-5. Free. 703-228-5715.
Drop-in Story Time: Under 2s. 10:30 a.m. or 11:15 a.m. at Shirlington Library, 4200 Campbell Ave. For children up to age 2. Free. 703-228-6545.
Bilingual Story Time. 4:15 p.m. at Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St. Children can enjoy stories, songs and crafts in English and Spanish. Free. 703-228-5990.
Drop-In Story Time. 4:15 p.m. at Westover Library, 1644 N. McKinley Road, suite 3. For children up to age 5. Free. 703-228-5260.
Knitting Group. 6:30 p.m. at Glencarlyn Library, 300 S. Kensington St. Drop-in for knitting support and instruction. Free. 703-228-6548.
Spanish Conversation Class. 7 p.m. at Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St. For all levels. Free. 703-228-5996.
Friday/May 24
Snakes are Super Campfire. 7-8 p.m. at Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608 Military Road. All ages can enjoy fun around a campfire, including s’mores. $5/person due at registration. Program #632853-D.
Story Time: Baby Steps. 10:30 a.m. at Columbia Pike Library, 816 S. Walter Reed Drive. For children up to age 1. Free. 703-228-5710.
Story Time: Over 2s. 10:30-11:30 a.m. at Westover Library, 1644 N. McKinley Road, suite 3. For children age 2-5. Free. 703-228-5260.
Story Time. 10:30 a.m. or 11:15 a.m. at Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St. Children up to age 5. Free. 703-228-5946.
Saturday/May 25
Paws to Read. 3-4 p.m. at Cherrydale Library, 2190 N. Military Road. Children in grades K-5 can read to therapy dogs. Free. Register for a slot by calling 703-228-6330.
Walking Arlington History Tour. 9 a.m. at Clarendon Metro Station, S.W. corner of Wilson Boulevard and N. Highland Street. Walk one-12 miles visiting parks and historic sites including, but not limited to, old cemeteries, historic library, historic springs and more. Bring lunch and water. Wear comfortable shoes. Leisurely pace. $2/person. 703-243-0179.
Saturday/May 25-Sunday/May 26
Go Camping in the Mountains. 4:30 p.m.-9:30 a.m. at Bear’s Den Campground in Bluemont. Families with children ages 6 and up can enjoy hiking, dinner, stories and s’mores and more. Bring a tent if you have one. $25/person due at registration. Program #632853-F.
Sunday/May 26
Movie. 6 p.m. at Shirlington Library, 4200 Campbell Ave. Watch “Pal Joey.” Free. 703-228-6545.
Monday/May 27
Memorial Day Concert. 11 a.m. at Arlington National Cemetery. The United States Air Force Concert Band performs. Free.Visit www.usafband.af.mil or 202-767-5658.
Friday/May 31
Membership Banquet. 6:30 p.m., reception; dinner at 7:15 p.m. at Shenandoah Room of the Holiday Inn at Key Bridge, 1900 N. Ft. Myer Drive. Dr. David Robarge, chief historian of the CIA will talk about notorious agents who have lived in Arlington. RSVP by May 24 to www.arlingtonhistoricalsociety.org. $45/member; $60/nonmember.
Saturday/June 1
Reading Series. 8 p.m. at Lubber Run Fire Ring, entrance at N. Columbus Street and N. 2nd St. “Beowulf” adapted by Lynn Sharp Spears, based on the Seamus Heaney translation. Free. Visit www.artisphere.com for more.
BalletNova Open House. 2-5 p.m. at BalletNova Center for Dance, 3443 Carlin Springs Road, Falls Church. Free. For more information go to www.BalletNova.org; email info@BalletNova.org; or call 703-778-3008.
Race. 8 a.m. at Bluemont Trail, 399 N. Manchester St. Register as an individual, a child or as a team. Register at https://racewire.com/register.php?id=2942. Proceeds will benefit Latinas Leading Tomorrow.
Wednesday/June 5
Memorial Service. Honor Medgar Evers, who was shot and killed by a white supremacist outside his home in 1963, at a service at Arlington National Cemetery, 1 Memorial Drive. Evers was the first field secretary in Mississippi for the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.; he led marches, investigated racial violence and organized voter registration drives. Free. Visit www.arlingtoncemetery.mil/events/calendar.aspx for more.
Author Event. 7 p.m. at One More Page Books, 2200 N. Westmoreland St. #101. Local author Tracy March will have a reading and sign copies of her book “Girl Three.” Free. 703-300-9746.
June 7-29
‘Biography’ by S.N. Behrman revolves around a single career woman’s acceptance of a hefty fee to write her tell-all memoirs and the problems her threatened candor creates. Presented by The American Century Theater, at Theatre II, Gunston Arts Center, 2700 S. Lang St. Visit www.AmericanCentury.org.
Sunday/June 9
Voices of Freedom. 4 p.m. at Arlington Presbyterian Church, 3507 Columbia Pike. In celebration of the Emancipation Proclamation, Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad, Sojourner Truth and women’s suffrage, NoVA Lights Chorale presents music and drama describing the difficulties and determination of the people seeking freedom from slavery. Free. Visit www.novalightschorale.jigsy.com or 703-346-3512.
Sunday/June 16
Father’s Day Auto Festival. See innovative electric vehicles, classic muscle cars and more. 2-6 p.m. at Courtyard at 2121 Crystal Drive, 220 S. 20th St. and the parking lot behind Freddie’s Beach Bar, 555 S. 23rd St. Free. 703-412-9430.
Monday/June 24
Laughter Yoga. 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St. All ages and abilities. Learn about this technique. Free. E-mail arlingtonlaughteryoga@yahoo.com for more.
Through July 1
Art Exhibit. See "Life on a Lake: Photos from Kashmir” by Robbie Hammer at Cherrydale Branch Library, 2190 Military Road. Hours: Monday, Thursday from 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Tuesday, Wedneday from 1-9 p.m.; Friday, Saturday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 703-228-6330.
Through July 4
Art Exhibit. The High Country Basket Guild is being featured at the Craft Gallery of
Artisans United. This show of handcrafted baskets made of natural materials by trained fiber artists includes work by Arlington resident Barbara Weber. The Craft Gallery is located in the Annandale Community Park, 4022-C Hummer Road, Annandale. Call 703-941-0202 or go online www.artisansunited.org for more information.
July 19 through Aug. 17, 2013
TACT Summer 2013 Musical. A lively musical event from the same artistic team that produced ‘Danny and Sylvia’ and ‘Marathon ’33.’ Presented by The American Century Theater, at Theatre II, Gunston Arts Center, 2700 S. Lang St. Visit www.AmericanCentury.org.