Starting Thursday, Sept. 21, the Fall Bonfire Concerts are 6-8 p.m. at Gateway Park, 1300 Lee Highway. Purchase seasonal brews, ciders and wine and shop at a different fashion truck each week. There will also be donuts from Mama's Donut Bites and s'mores from the Capital Candy Jar. Scheduled Thursdays through Oct. 12. Visit www.rosslynva.org for more.
Arlington — Sept. 19-Oct. 17
Yoga in the Park. 6-7:30 p.m. at Gateway Park, 1300 Lee Highway. On Tuesday, hour-long classes are accessible to all fitness levels. The cost for an entire session of five classes is just $20 per person. Call 703-228-6525 for more.
Wednesday/Sept. 20
How Charlotte Bronte Wrote Her Masterpiece. 7-8:30 p.m. at Central Library, 1015 N Quincy St. Why did Charlotte Bronte go to such great lengths on the publication novel to conceal its authorship from her family, close friends, and the press? John C. Pfordresher, author of "The Secret History of Jane Eyre," explores these questions through an investigation into the relationship between the novel's heroine and its author. Books will be available for sale and signing after the event. Visit library.arlingtonva.us/locations/central-library.
Thursday/Sept. 21
Fall Bonfire Concerts. 6-8 p.m. at Gateway Park, 1300 Lee Highway. Purchase seasonal brews, ciders and wine and shop at a different fashion truck each week. There will also be donuts from Mama's Donut Bites and s'mores from the Capital Candy Jar. Scheduled Thursdays through Oct. 12. Visit www.rosslynva.org for more.
Conversations with the Experts. 7-8:30 p.m. at Central Library, 1015 N Quincy St. Learn tips and tricks to writing Young Adult Literature from a panel of YA authors. The authors take questions from the audience, and their books are available for signing after each discussion. September's theme: Writing Romance and Relationships in YA. Visit library.arlingtonva.us/locations/central-library or www.onemorepagebooks.com.
Friday/Sept. 22
Cinema and Pub in the Park. Dusk at Gateway Park, 1300 Lee Highway. The Lego Batman Movie, rescheduled due to summer rain, food trucks will be on site. Visit www.rosslynva.org for more.
Saturday/Sept. 23
Native Plant Sale in Northern Alexandria. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. in the parking lot, 1701 N. Quaker Lane. Twelve vendors from three states selling native perennials, shrubs, and trees for sun or shade. Call 571-232-0375 or visit www.NorthernAlexandriaNativePlantSale.org.
Artist Lecture. 11 a.m. at the public plaza at 1310 N. Courthouse Road. Meet the minds behind the “Meeting Bowls” when Arlington Arts presents an Artist Talk by Eva Salmerón and Emilio Alarcón of Madrid-based mmmm… Email jbyers@arlingtonva.us or call 703-228-1847 for more.
Fall Fashion Must-Haves. 1-5 p.m. at Fashion Centre at Pentagon City, 1100 S. Hayes St. Indulge in a day of fall fashion must-haves from popular stores. The event is free and open to the public. Visit simon.com/fashioncentreatpentagoncity.
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.
Monday/Sept. 25
Village Movement Anniversary. 4-7 p.m. at Founders Hall, George Mason University, 3351 Fairfax Drive. Author Dr. Atul Gawande will speak, via a live event in Boston, simulcast across the country, on the value of community and choice. Visit arlington.gmu.edu/ for more.
Thursday/Sept. 28
Fall Bonfire Concerts. 6-8 p.m. at Gateway Park, 1300 Lee Highway. Purchase seasonal brews, ciders and wine and shop at a different fashion truck each week. There will also be donuts from Mama's Donut Bites and s'mores from the Capital Candy Jar. Scheduled Thursdays through Oct. 12. Visit www.rosslynva.org for more.
Friday/Sept. 29
Cinema and Pub in the Park. Dusk at Gateway Park, 1300 Lee Highway. Golden Eye will be featured, rescheduled due to summer rain, food trucks will be on site. Visit www.rosslynva.org for more.
Sunday/Oct. 1
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.
Become a Nature Teacher. 1:30-3 p.m. at the Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S. Carlin Springs Road. Get a behind the scenes look at being a nature teacher by learning about animals and how we teach people about nature. Create a nature activity, and teach to the other participants while on a nature hike. Free. Call 703-228-6535 for more.
Monday/Oct. 2
ARTrageous Silent Auction. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at the Gallery Underground, 2100 Crystal Drive. Annual Arlington Artists Alliance silent art auction. Visit www.arlingtonartistsalliance.org/ for more.
Empty Bowls Soup Lunch Tour. 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Hyatt Centric Arlington, 1325 Wilson Blvd. At each lunch, about 300 guests will taste unlimited soups from local restaurants, and choose a handcrafted bowl to take home. $35, benefit for the Capital Area Food Bank. Visit capitalareafoodbank.org/empty-bowls for more.
Oct. 3-Nov. 26
“An Act of God” on Stage. Various times at the Signature Theatre 4200 Campbell Ave. Starring veteran local actor Tom Story. Visit www.sigtheatre.org for more.
Wednesday/Oct. 4
Northern Virginia Bird Club Walk. 8:30-11 a.m. at the Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S. Carlin Springs Road. Join members of the Northern Virginia Bird Club for one or all of these informal walks through Long Branch in search of resident and migratory birds. Bring binoculars and field guides if possible. Free. Call 703-228-6535 for more.
Oct. 6-21
Performances of Pippin. Friday and Saturday performances at 8 p.m.; Sunday matinees begin at 2:30 p.m. at the Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre, 125 S. Old Glebe Road. visit www.thearlingtonplayers.org for more.
Friday/Oct. 6
Dance Party. 7-9 p.m. at the Columbia Pike Library, 816 S. Walter Reed Drive. Live music, refreshments, libations for purchase, cash only. All ages. 703-228-5710
Saturday/Oct. 7
Columbia Pike Fall Festival. 2-7 p.m. at Adams St. and Columbia Pike. Featuring Craft Beer and Wine, music, food. Visit columbia-pike.org/ for more.
Tuesday/Oct. 10
Meet the Author. 7 p.m. at One More Page Books, 2200 N. Westmoreland St., #101. NPR books commentator Nancy Pearl will discuss her debut novel “George & Lizze.” Visit www.onemorepagebooks.com/ for more.
Wednesday/Oct. 11
Meet the Author. 6:30 p.m. at Yorktown High School, 5200 Yorktown Blvd. Arlington author Burt Solomon lectures on his novel Where They Ain't, a history of baseball in the 1890s. Burt has recently published his first novel, The Murder of Willie Lincoln. Email BSCRSVP@gmail.com or call 703-241-0390