Joe Keyes is one of the acts at the 2017 Rosslyn Jazz Fest, on Saturday, Sept. 9 from 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.
Wednesday/Aug. 30
The Arts Meet and Tour. 5:15-7:15 p.m. at the Arlington Arts Center, 3550 Wilson Blvd. Meet artists Michele Colburn and Dawn Whitmore and tour the facility. Visit arlingtonartscenter.org/ for more.
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 police.arlingtonva.us/ for more.
Friday/Sept. 1
Fridays at the Fountain. 5-9 p.m. at the fountain across from 1750 Crystal Drive. A different brewery each week and local live music on the Keolis Stage. Entry is free. Every Friday through October. Visit www.crystalcity.org/do/siptember 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.
Reeves Farmhouse Day. 3-4:30 p.m. at 400 N. Manchester St. Celebrate the birthday of the late Nelson Reeves, music by singer-songwriter Calista Garcia at the Reevesland Learning Center. Visit www.facebook.com/reevesland/ for more.
Thursday/Sept. 7
Artists Reception. 5-7 p.m. at the Barry Gallery, located in the Reinsch Library at Marymount
University, 2807 North Glebe Road. Artist Ellen Cornett exhibits pastel and charcoal drawing, producing a body of work based loosely on her interpretations of fairytales and stories. The exhibition will run through Oct. 8. Visit www.marymount.edu/barrygallery for more.
Friday/Sept. 8
Fridays at the Fountain. 5-9 p.m. at the fountain across from 1750 Crystal Drive. A different brewery each week and local live music on the Keolis Stage. Entry is free. Every Friday through October. Visit www.crystalcity.org/do/siptember for more.
Saturday/Sept. 9
Art With A Heart. 1-4 p.m. at the Market Common Clarendon, 2800 Clarendon Blvd. Artists doing caricatures, face painting, auction, hosted by Touching Heart of Herndon. Call 703-901-7355 or visit www.touchingheart.com for more.
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.
Saturday/Sept. 10
Sip and Salsa. 2-6 p.m. at the plaza, 220 20th St. S. Wine festival with music from the Salsa Room. Presale tickets are $20 and $25 at the door. Visit www.crystalcity.org/do/siptember for more.
Sept. 9-20
Northern Virginia Senior Olympics. Various times and locations, more than 50 different events taking place at more than 25 venues across Northern Virginia. Call 703-403-5360 or visit www.nvso.us for more.
Friday/Sept. 15
Fridays at the Fountain. 5-9 p.m. at the fountain across from 1750 Crystal Drive. A different brewery each week and local live music on the Keolis Stage. Entry is free. Every Friday through October. Visit www.crystalcity.org/do/siptember for more.
Saturday/Sept. 16
BBQ, Boots and Bingo. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at The Columbus Club of Arlington, 5115 Little Falls Road. Food, entertainment, games, moon bounces, a fire truck, face painting and bingo. Call 703-558-0035 for more.
Sunday/Sept. 17
2017 Bluemont Arlington Run. 8:45 a.m. at at the Bluemont Park, 329 N. Manchester St. There will be a 5K and 10K on the Washington & Old Dominion Trail to benefit the EOD Warrior Foundation. Visit www.eodwarriorfoundation.org for more.
Sunday Brunch Yoga at the Pub. 9 a.m. at Crystal City Sports Pub, 529 23rd St. S. Hour long, all-levels vinyasa flow followed by drinks at the bar. The $10 ticket includes a brunch beverage of choice. Takes place every Sunday through December. Visit www.crystalcity.org/do/siptember for more.
Pups and Pilsners. 2-6 p.m. at the plaza, 12th Street S. & Crystal Drive. This dog-friendly festival features a beer garden with craft brews and offerings from local breweries and a number of dog friendly attractions including a fenced dog run. Plan a picnic or grab a bite from a local Crystal City restaurant or on-site food truck. Visit www.crystalcity.org/do/siptember for more.
Monday/Sept. 18
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/Sept. 19
Wine and Food Tasting Party. 6-8:30 p.m. National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, 4301 Wilson Blvd. Sample food, wine and take part in the raffle in support of Arlington Thrive. Visit www.arlingtonrotaryclub.org for more.
Sunday/Sept. 24
Sunday Brunch Yoga at the Pub. 9 a.m. at Crystal City Sports Pub, 529 23rd St. S. Hour long, all-levels vinyasa flow followed by drinks at the bar. The $10 ticket includes a brunch beverage of choice. Takes place every Sunday through December. Visit www.crystalcity.org/do/siptember for more.