On Saturday, Aug. 26, police canines will be on part of the Arlington Police Block Party, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Kenmore Middle School, 200 S. Carlin Springs Road. The event includes various family friendly activities such as the ACPD Kids Zone, K9 Demonstrations, food and beverages. Visit www.facebook.com/ArlingtonCountyPolice/ for more.
Arlington — Deadline Aug. 27
Submission Deadline.. At various library locations. Open to LEGO builders age 18 and under, as well as teams that include at least one member under 18. Exhibit runs throughout September. Visit https://library.arlingtonva.us or call 703-228-5990 for more.
Through Aug. 31
Animal Welfare Benefit. 7 a.m.-7 p.m. at any Arlington Fire Station. Operation FirePaws, a pet supply drive benefiting the Animal Welfare League of Arlington. Go to www.awla.org for more.
Aug. 15-Oct. 8
“A Little Night Music.” Various times at the Signature Theatre, 4200 Campbell Ave. Visit www.sigtheatre.org.
August 16-20
Arlington County Fair. various times at the Thomas Jefferson Community Center, 3501 Second St. S. Competitive exhibits, midway rides and games, entertainment, vendors, and racing piglets. Admission is free, and shuttle service is provided from locations throughout Arlington. Visit arlingtoncountyfair.us/ for more.
Thursday/Aug. 17
Meet the Coloring Book Author. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Crystal City Library, 2117 Crystal Drive. Kids in K- 5 are invited to hear stories of characters, followed by a coloring party. “Alejandra,” author of the coloring book, "Color with Luna," will be there. Free. Call 703-228-7520 or visit https://library.arlingtonva.us/colorwithluna for more.
Sip, Nibble and Paint. 6:30 p.m. at Key Bridge Terrace, 1325 Wilson Blvd. Led by artist Stevie New at Hyatt Centric Arlington's Key Bridge Terrace. $50 for art supplies and light snacks, draft beer and wine. Visit www.arlingtonva.us/ for more.
Friday/Aug. 18
The Avengers. 6-11 p.m. at Gateway Park, 1300 Lee Highway. Part of the Rosslyn Cinema + Pub in the Park movie series, featuring a movie and food from one of the food trucks on site. Visit www.rosslynva.org/go/gateway-park for more.
Sunday/Aug. 20
Self Defense Series. 3-5 p.m. at at Pentagon MMA, 1041 South Edgewood St. Learn self-defense techniques and strategies taken from martial arts, such as Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Jeet Kune Do, and Filipino Martial Art. Register for all four sessions, or for individual sessions. Visit www.pentagonmma.com for more.
Monday/Aug. 21
Poetry Mixer. 7-8 p.m. at Shirlington Branch Library, 4200 Campbell Ave. Informal group of local poetry writers write and read original poetry, and exchange constructive criticism. Meets every third Monday except holidays. Call 703-228-6545 for more.
Tuesday/Aug. 22
Travelers' Happy Hour. 6-9 p.m. at Bar Bao, 3100 Clarendon Blvd. Meet up with two of Boarding Area's bloggers – Le Chic Geek aka Jeanne, and Pizza in Motion aka Ed. Free. Email request-7bc4336@fhands.com for more.
Friday/Aug. 25
Mary Poppins. 6-11 p.m. at Gateway Park, 1300 Lee Highway. Part of the Rosslyn Cinema + Pub in the Park movie series, featuring a movie and food from one of the food trucks on site. Visit www.rosslynva.org/go/gateway-park for more.
Saturday/Aug. 26
Arlington Police Block Party. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Kenmore Middle School, 200 S. Carlin Springs Road. The event includes various family friendly activities such as the ACPD Kids Zone, K9 Demonstrations, food and beverages. Visit www.facebook.com/ArlingtonCountyPolice/ for more.
Sunday/Aug. 27
Self Defense Series. 3-5 p.m. at at Pentagon MMA, 1041 South Edgewood St. Learn self-defense techniques and strategies taken from martial arts, such as Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Jeet Kune Do, and Filipino Martial Art. Register for all four sessions, or for individual sessions. Visit www.pentagonmma.com for more.
Speed The Magician. 6 p.m. at Lubber Run Amphitheater, 200 N. Columbus St. A “High Energy Magician and Illusionist” known for his hyperactive, fast-paced, performance style. Call 703-228-4712 for more.
Bat Fest. 6:30-9:30 p.m. at Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608 Military Road. Leslie Sturges, director of the Save Lucy Campaign established to protect and conserve bats in this region. Ages 4 and up. Call 703-228-3403 or visit parks.arlingtonva.us/events/bat-fest-arlington/.
Monday/Aug. 28
Artists Benefit. 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. at Signature Theatre, Shirlington Village, 4200 Campbell Ave., Arlington. “Summer Hummer,” a fundraiser for “Taking Care of Our Own,” a program of theatre Washington that provides emergency assistance to Washington-area theatre professionals. Call 571-527-1833 or email gardinerj@sigtheatre.org for more.
Tuesday/Aug. 29
Fall Vegetable Gardening. 7-8:30 p.m. at Fairlington Community Center, 3308 S. Stafford St. Learn inexpensive techniques to extend the harvest and even enjoy some of the crops in the dead of winter. Visit mgnv.org or call 703-228-6414 for more.
Free Singing Lessons. 7-8:15 p.m. at Gunston Middle School, Room 145, 2700 S. Lang St. Lessons provided by “The Arlingtones,” a Close Harmony Chorus teach a barbershop quartet style. Every Tuesday evening through Oct. 17. Email Tom TomBariTones734@cox.net, or mmates37@aol.com, or call 239-940-5876.
Thursday/Aug. 31
Conversation with a Cop. 6-7 p.m. at Don Tito, 3165 Wilson Blvd. An opportunity for those who frequent the Clarendon area to get to know the officers regularly assigned to the weekend Clarendon area. Visit https://police.arlingtonva.us/ for more.
Sunday/Sept. 3
Blessing of the Backpacks. 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 2609 N Glebe Road. Students can bring in their empty backpack to the 10 a.m. service. Email office@stmarysarlington.org for more.
Saturday/Sept. 9
2017 Rosslyn Jazz Fest. 1-7 p.m. at Gateway Park, 1300 Lee Highway. A variety of jazz bands, presented by the Rosslyn Business Improvement District (BID) and Arlington Arts. Free. Visit www.rosslynva.org/jazzfest for more.