This Weekend's Events In Arlington Area

Arlington VA

13 May, 2021

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Looking for things to do in the Arlington area? As we close our laptops and put our books/work away for a quick unplug, don't forget to take a look around town to participate in the fun activities here in Arlington. Here's a roundup of local events coming up in the area this weekend. If you're hosting an event and want to see it in the next roundup, you can add it to the community calendar using this form. As always, it's free to post an event in your community. To reach more people, you can promote your event and share it nearby for $1 per day per community. Featured Event: Divine 9 Inspirational Orators Toastmasters Club Demonstration When: Thursday, May 13th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Online What: You are cordially invited to the District 27: Divine 9 Inspirational Orators Toastmasters Club Demonstration Meeting. Come out and enjoy an exciting evening of Public Speaking, Fellowship, Networking & Toastmasters with other members of the NPHC Community interested in ac... Learn More Featured Event: Divine 9 Inspirational Orators Toastmasters Club Demonstration (Toastmasters International - District 27) Yorktown High School Theatre One Person ShowsWhen: Thursday, May 13th at 7:00 p.m. Where: https://tinyurl.com/2021OnePersonShows What: Dates & Times: Thursday, May 13 @ 7pm Friday, May 14 @ 7pm Saturday, and May 15 @ 5 pm Webinar Zoom Link: HERE - https://tinyurl.com/2021OnePersonShows One Person Show Program with specific performance times: HERE - https://tinyurl.com/2021OPSprogram The One Person Shows a... Learn More AHS Annual Members Meeting and Hume School: Past, Present, Future When: Thursday, May 13th at 7:00 p.m. Where: N/A What: This public program combines the Arlington Historical Society annual members' meeting and a presentation on the oldest schoolhouse in Arlington. Museum Director, Dr. Mark Benbow will tell us about establishing the school in the 1890s, what the community looked like then, and and ... Learn More Live Pub Trivia at Solace Outpost When: Thursday, May 13th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Solace Outpost What: Come play Pub Trivia every Thursday. It's free to play and the winning team gets a $30 gift card. 2nd place gets a $20 gift card. An evening of trivia is a downright, mind-rocking romp! Our goal is to provide a memorable evening for you and your friends. This involves thought-... Learn More Featured Event: Gadsby's Tavern Museum Society Virtual Trivia Night When: Friday, May 14th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Virtual What: Grab your favorite beverage and settle down for some trivia fun (with prizes!) that will test your knowledge of history, Alexandria, and American war heroes in honor of Memorial Day! Whether you're a single, a couple, or a couple of friends, this is a perfect way to spend a Fr... Learn More Featured Event: Gadsby's Tavern Museum Society Virtual Trivia Night (Sue Johnson) Washington Waldorf School - Overview Webinar Grades 1-12 When: Friday, May 14th at 12:30 p.m. Where: ClickMeeting What: Join our Enrollment Director, Lezlie Lawson, for a webinar where you will learn about the core concepts of Waldorf education and hear an overview of our school and programs. Each presentation ends with a Q&A time.Learn More Learn More Paint Night for Adults & Teens When: Friday, May 14th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Kidcreate Studio - Alexandria What: You are going to be very proud of this masterpiece! In this new class, teens and adults will paint an owl on canvas just like a real artist. You can even make this one glow in the dark! Limited seating available so book your spot today! PLUS! Our neighbor Abyssinia Market &amp... Learn More Featured Event: Traveling Players Vaccination Celebration + Open House! When: Saturday, May 15th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Traveling Players Studio, Tysons Corner Center – DL01, 1961 Chain Bridge Road, Tysons VA 22102 What: In case you have missed the news, the FDA just approved 12-15 year-olds for the Pfizer vaccine. Traveling Players happens to have a COVID Vaccination Center right next door! The CDC could make the vaccine available later this week. We're throwing a Vaccination Celebration! Co... Learn More Featured Event: Traveling Players Vaccination Celebration + Open House! (Jeanne Harrison) Featured Event: ArlinGnomes Scavenger Hunt When: Saturday, May 15th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Long Branch Nature Center & Park What: Kids and nature-loving families, come to the trail at Long Branch Nature Center through May 24 for a free self-guided scavenger hunt with cute gnomes and fun facts. This art and nature-themed hunt is a fun way to connect with and learn about our natural environment. Bring your... Learn More Featured Event: ArlinGnomes Scavenger Hunt (Arlington County Parks and Recreation) Featured Event: Banu Gibson Performs for PRJC When: Saturday, May 15th at 2:00 p.m. What: Spurred by the Potomac River Jazz Club's (PRJC) 50th Anniversary celebration, the PRJC will be joined by The Tri State Jazz Society, The Queen City Jass Society (in Buffalo) and The Basin Street Regulars (in Pismo Beach, CA) together with the New Orleans Jazz Museum to present... Learn More Second Annual Ballston Quarterfest Crawl When: Saturday, May 15th at 12:00 p.m. What: The Ballston Business Improvement District's charitable subsidiary, BallstonGives, will host its second annual Quarterfest Crawl presented by Ballston Exchange on Saturday, May 15 from noon to 7:00 p.m. Attendees of the Quarterfest Crawl are invited to explore the Ballston nei... Learn More Arlington Food Assistance Contactless Donation Drive When: Saturday, May 15th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Walter Johnson High School What: Ana Kanazir, a student at Walter Johnson High School and mentee at Fare Connection Leadership Program is hosting a contactless food drive this Saturday May 15th from 12-2pm in support of the Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC).  As of 2020, the Capital Area Food Bank repor... Learn More Featured Event: Virginia Psychic Fair When: Sunday, May 16th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Arlington-Fairfax Elks Lodge What: Psychic Fair for both those who are serious and for those who are just curious. Event can be a life changing experience or just a fun time Many of the best psychics, mediums, healers, and readers of all types, along with related arts and crafts vendors from Virginia and the su... Learn More Featured Event: Virginia Psychic Fair (Ed Hruneni) Featured Event: Silver and Brass Restoration Services: Mondays 10-4 When: Monday, May 17th at 10:00 a.m. Where: 4101 Chain Bridge Road, Suite 104 Fairfax VA 22030 What: Open Mondays (only) 10-4 (703)691-4190 Do you have an heirloom that is blackened with years of tarnish or in need of repair? The Silversmiths at Bel-Air House of Silver can restore your silver and brass heirlooms with expertise and love. They provide restoration for tea sets, ... Learn More Featured Event: Washington Woodworkers Guild presents woodcarver Kelly Parker When: Tuesday, May 18th at 7:30 a.m. Where: Washington Woodworkers Guild presents woodcarver Kelly Parker What: Do you enjoy woodworking, or are you thinking about starting out with a new hobby? Have you had experience using hand tools or power tools and want to become more proficient? You can join fellow woodworkers of all skill levels in the Northern VA area and learn from nationally ... Learn More Featured Event: Washington Woodworkers Guild presents woodcarver Kelly Parker (Andrew Rudin) Featured Event: FREE WEBINAR | Italy's Great Monuments: San Clemente in Rome When: Tuesday, May 18th at 11:00 a.m. What: FREE WEBINARItaly's Great Monuments: San Clemente in Rome Presented by Dr. Rocky Ruggiero Date & Time: Tuesday, May 18, 2021, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm ETJoin Dr. Rocky for this free webinar to understand why no complex in Rome better expresses the historical complexity of the ... Learn More Featured Event: FREE WEBINAR | Italy's Great Monuments: San Clemente in Rome (Emilie) Check out more local events, or add your own, on theArlington Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information. Click on any event in the list for more details. 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