Arlington Calendar: See What's Happening In The Area This Week

Arlington VA

16 August, 2021

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ARLINGTON, VA — Looking for things to do in the Arlington area this week? Below, we've included some of this week's top events from around the Arlington area. Check out what's happening and what might interest you before you make plans. Want to add your own event? Whether you're planning a hackathon, a coat drive, or a video game night, there's no better place to share it than Patch's event calendar. You can also spread the word in nearby communities by promoting your event. The cost is $1 per day per community. Here are a few events happening this week in the Arlington area: Featured Event: Free Movie Mondays When: Monday, August 16th at 2:00 p.m. Where: ShowPlace ICON Theatre at The Boro, 1667 Silver Hill Dr, McLean, VA, 22102 What: Celebrate the end of summer with FREE Movie Mondays exclusively at ShowPlace ICON Theatres in the Boro Tysons. For a limited time, all guests can reserve tickets for any regular feature film for free all day every Monday. The complete list of film titles and showtimes are avai... Learn More Featured Event: Free Movie Mondays (James Nowicki) Wakefield In-Person New Student Orientation Session 2 When: Monday, August 16th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Wakefield High School What: Event listing from Wakefield High School: Monday and August 16 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PMThese sessions are open for all students of any grade level who would like to get a tour of the building and see the inside of the building and classrooms for the first time. You will be able to... Learn More Save the Lives of Homeless Cats and Dogs with Lucky Dog Animal Rescue and Sweatcoin When: Tuesday, August 17th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Lucky Dog Animal Rescue What: Event listing from Lucky Dog Animal Rescue: Tuesday, August 17 through Monday, and August 23 Download the Sweatcoin app and walk between August 17th and August 23rd to help Lucky Dog Animal Rescue reach our goal of 1 million sweatcoins to save at-risk Lucky Dogs and Cats and feel ... Learn More Medicare Made Simple: Get Help Paying Medicare Costs - Programs for People with Limited Income When: Tuesday, August 17th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Arlington County Public Library What: Event listing from Arlington County Public Library: Tuesday, August 17 from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PMA Medicare Made Simple ClassThere are federal and state programs available for people with Medicare who have income and resources below certain limits. Join the Arlington County Vir... Learn More Never Too Old Book Club: "The Astonishing Color of After" When: Tuesday, August 17th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Arlington County Public Library What: Event listing from Arlington County Public Library: Tuesday, August 17 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PMA YA (Young Adult) Book Club for AdultsBecause you're never too old to enjoy YA!We will be discussing "The Astonishing Color of After" by Emily X.R. PanWe will be meeting via Zoom. Re... Learn More Beginning of the Year Virtual Town Hall (Spanish) When: Tuesday, August 17th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Gunston Middle School What: Event listing from Gunston Middle School: Tuesday, August 17 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMTuesday, August 17 from 7:00 to 8:00 pm (Spanish session) Link to Join the Zoom Meeting (Spanish) Meeting ID: 868 0958 1340 Passcode: GunstonIn each session, we will introduce our administrativ... Learn More Featured Event: "Live, In-Person" Food Safety Training & Certification Classes - NEW REDUCED COST! When: Wednesday, August 18th at 9:00 a.m. Where: ORS Interactive Inc, 6066 Leesburg Pike, 200B, Falls Church, VA, 22041 What: DMV Region – Managers and supervisors from restaurant and foodservice establishments, and members of the general public, are invited to participate in "live, in-person" Professional Food Safety Training Classes leading to Food Protection Manager Certification. One-Day English ... Learn More Featured Event: "Live, In-Person" Food Safety Training & Certification Classes - NEW REDUCED COST! (Doug Adair) Arlington County Fair 2021 - Arlington County Fair When: Wednesday, August 18th at 5:00 a.m. Where: Arlington County Fair What: Event listing from Arlington County Fair: Wednesday, August 18 at 5:00 AM through Sunday, August 22 at 10:00 PMDetails YAY! IT'S FAIR SEASON! Join us at the Arlington County Fair from August 18-22, 2021 at the Thomas Jefferson Community Center and Park! … More https://www.fac... Learn More Walk for the Animals Walk Meet-Up - Animal Welfare League of Arlington When: Wednesday, August 18th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Animal Welfare League of Arlington What: Event listing from Animal Welfare League of Arlington: Wednesday, August 18 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMJoin Special Event Coordinator, Hollie, for the next Walk for the Animals Meet-up with a dog-friendly walk and talk Wednesday, August 18 at 7:00 p.m. at Bon Air Park. Meet by the... Learn More Beginning of the Year Virtual Town Hall (English) When: Wednesday, August 18th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Gunston Middle School What: Event listing from Gunston Middle School: Wednesday, August 18 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMWednesday, August 18 from 7:00 to 8:00 pm (English session) Link to the Zoom Meeting (English) Meeting ID: 820 6562 9401 Passcode: GunstonIn each session, we will introduce our administrative... Learn More Staff Return - York High School When: Thursday, August 19th at 12:00 a.m. Where: York High School What: Event listing from York High School: Thursday, August 19 at 12:00 AM through Friday, August 20 at 12:00 AMMore Details: https://yhs.apsva.us/events/staff-return-2/ Learn More New Student Optional Tours - York High School When: Thursday, August 19th at 11:30 a.m. Where: York High School What: Event listing from York High School: Thursday, August 19 from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PMOptional Building Tours for New Students are guided 20-minute tours of the school. Students and parents/guardians may arrive anytime during the hour.Incoming 9th graders and transfer students are... Learn More Courthouse Book Group - Arlington County Public Library When: Thursday, August 19th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Arlington County Public Library What: Event listing from Arlington County Public Library: Thursday, August 19 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PMThe Courthouse Book Club meets every third Thursday afternoon at 3 p.m.This book group will meet via Zoom until further notice. Group members will receive the Zoom meeting link by em... Learn More ASFS Rising Kindergarten Play Dates - Arlington Science Focus Elementary School When: Thursday, August 19th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Arlington Science Focus Elementary School What: Event listing from Arlington Science Focus Elementary School: Thursday, August 19 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PMMore Details: https://asfs.apsva.us/events/asfs-rising-kindergarten-play-dates-3/ Learn More CrafTEA - Arlington County Public Library When: Thursday, August 19th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Arlington County Public Library What: Event listing from Arlington County Public Library: Thursday, August 19 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PMJoin the library VIRTUALLY every THIRD Thursday for Tea and Crafts!Bring the art or craft you're working on while enjoying a nice cuppa with our library staff. No craft? No problem -... Learn More Student Guided Building Tours - York High School When: Thursday, August 19th at 3:30 p.m. Where: York High School What: Event listing from York High School: Thursday, August 19 from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PMMore Details: https://yhs.apsva.us/events/student-guided-building-tours/ Learn More Smarty Pets: Adoptions 101 - Animal Welfare League of Arlington When: Thursday, August 19th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Virtual What: Event listing from Animal Welfare League of Arlington: Thursday, August 19 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Learn More Featured Event: National Capital Puppetry Guild: VIRTUAL FESTIVAL (AUG 19-22ND!) When: Friday, August 20th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Zoom and YouTube Streams What: The National Capital Puppetry Guild (NCPG) presents The 2nd Virtual National Capital Puppetry Festival! This festival highlights the extraordinary talents of local puppeteers and international artists and promotes the education of puppetry arts through several workshops and pa... Learn More Featured Event: National Capital Puppetry Guild: VIRTUAL FESTIVAL (AUG 19-22ND!) (Leigh Lafosse) Fall Sports Photo Session - Wakefield High School When: Friday, August 20th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Wakefield High School What: Event listing from Wakefield High School: Friday, August 20 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PMFALL SPORTS PICTURE SCHEDULE(AUG 20, 2021) All Photos will be taken in the Stadium if weather permits except Volleyball Golf (2:00 – 2:20) Cross Country Girls (2:25 – 3:00) Cross Country Boys (2... Learn More AHS is at the County Fair - Arlington Historical Museum (Hume School) When: Friday, August 20th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Arlington Historical Museum (Hume School) What: Event listing from Arlington Historical Museum (Hume School): Friday, August 20 at 4:00 PM through Sunday, August 22 at 7:00 PMDetails AHS is at the Arlington County Fair! We are at our indoor booth all weekend: -- Fri, Aug 20: 4:00 pm-10:00 pm -- Sat, Aug 21: 10:00 am –… Mor... Learn More Featured Event: Military Wounded Warrior & Community Celebration When: Saturday, August 21st at 9:00 a.m. Where: 8115 Fordson Rd What: Military Wounded Warrior & Community Celebration Backpack Giveaway, at Martin Luther King Jr. Park, 8115 Fordson Road, Alexandria, VA 22306 Greater Morning Star Apostolic Church (GMSAC) are helping military and local community young people to not worry about school supplie... Learn More Featured Event: Military Wounded Warrior & Community Celebration (Dr MM) Featured Event: FREE Backpacks -- Wounded Warrior & Community Event When: Saturday, August 21st at 9:00 a.m. Where: 8115 Fordson Rd What: ALL are invited to our picnic, Backpack free fully loaded giveaway....come out and spend the day with us..... Learn More Featured Event: FREE Backpacks -- Wounded Warrior & Community Event (Dr MM) Bands & Brews: Del Ray's Summer Bar Crawl When: Saturday, August 21st at 1:00 p.m. Where: Mount Vernon Avenue What: Let's get together and celebrate with a special summer event, featuring live music in outdoor restaurant venues along the Avenue! Bands & Brews, Del Ray's Summer Bar Crawl, takes place on Saturday, August 21 from 1-6pm. Thanks to Bobi Bomar & Ellen Patrick of the H... Learn More Shop for Good with Rag & Bone - Lucky Dog Animal Rescue When: Saturday, August 21st at 12:00 a.m. Where: Lucky Dog Animal Rescue What: Event listing from Lucky Dog Animal Rescue: Saturday, August 21 through Sunday, August 22Shop Rag & Bone's men's store in Georgetown between Saturday, August 21st and Saturday August 22nd and treat yourself to a new outfit or shop for a friend or family member. The best pa... Learn More Rising-Kindergartener Play Date - Arlington Traditional Elementary School When: Saturday, August 21st at 9:30 a.m. Where: Arlington Traditional Elementary School What: Event listing from Arlington Traditional Elementary School: Saturday, August 21 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AMWelcome to ATS, Kindergarteners! On behalf of the ATS Parent Teacher Association (PTA), it is our pleasure to welcome our incoming kindergarteners and their families. ATS is... Learn More Rising 2nd Grade Playdate - Tuckahoe Elementary School When: Saturday, August 21st at 10:00 a.m. Where: Tuckahoe Elementary School What: Event listing from Tuckahoe Elementary School: Saturday, August 21 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AMFor Rising 2nd Grade families - Meet at Tuckahoe ParkMore Details: https://tuckahoe.apsva.us/events/rising-2nd-grade-playdate-2/ Learn More Ashlawn Summer Playdates for Rising K When: Saturday, August 21st at 10:00 a.m. Where: Ashlawn Elementary School What: Event listing from Ashlawn Elementary School: Saturday, August 21 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AMSummer Playdates for Rising KWe meet at the Ashlawn playground at 10am. It's a superb opportunity for children and adults to connect.  Please note there is no access to the school buildi... Learn More Information Booth at Arlington County Fair When: Saturday, August 21st at 10:00 a.m. Where: EcoAction Arlington What: Event listing from EcoAction Arlington: Saturday, August 21 at 10:00 AM through Sunday, August 22 at 7:00 PMDetails The Arlington County Fair is taking place indoors and in person at the Thomas Jefferson Community Center at 3501 2nd St S, Arlington, VA… More https://www.facebo... Learn More DOG Adoption Event in Arlington - Lucky Dog Animal Rescue When: Saturday, August 21st at 12:00 p.m. Where: Lucky Dog Animal Rescue What: Event listing from Lucky Dog Animal Rescue: Saturday, August 21 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PMLucky Dog is hosting an adoption event from 12-2PM at Dogma Bakery (2772 South Arlington Mill Drive, Arlington, VA 22206). Please check back for a tentative list of dogs attending but under... Learn More Rising 5th Grade Playdate - Tuckahoe Elementary School When: Saturday, August 21st at 3:00 p.m. Where: Tuckahoe Elementary School What: Event listing from Tuckahoe Elementary School: Saturday, August 21 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PMFor Rising 5th Grade families - meet at Tuckahoe ParkMore Details: https://tuckahoe.apsva.us/events/rising-5th-grade-playdate-2/ Learn More See all the local events posted by your neighbors, or add your own, on the Arlington 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, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. Click on any event in the list for more details. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.