Arlington Area Events: See What's Coming Up This Weekend

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16 September, 2021

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ARLINGTON, VA — Looking for things to do this weekend? 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. Hot tip: If you're hosting an event and want to see it in the next roundup, you can add it to the calendar using this form. 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 weekend in and near Arlington: CrafTEA - Arlington County Public Library When: Thursday, September 16th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Arlington County Public Library What: Event listing from Arlington County Public Library: Thursday, September 16 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 Courthouse Book Group - Arlington County Public Library When: Thursday, September 16th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Arlington County Public Library What: Event listing from Arlington County Public Library: Thursday and September 16 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... Learn More Kids' Crafternoon at Columbia Pike: Hojalata Tin Art (In Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month) When: Thursday, September 16th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Arlington County Public Library What: Event listing from Arlington County Public Library: Thursday and September 16 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PMGood for families with children ages 5-12. Spend the afternoon creating a fun craft to take home. Registration required. You must register for the total number of people who will ... Learn More Indoor Family Game Night - Arlington County Public Library When: Thursday, September 16th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Arlington County Public Library What: Event listing from Arlington County Public Library: Thursday, September 16 from 6:00 PM to 6:45 PMFun for everyone!After Family Storytime on Thursdays why not play a quick board game- or card game - with your family before Glencarlyn closes for the night. No registration req... Learn More Live Pub Trivia at Solace Outpost When: Thursday, September 16th 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 Online Estate Auction, White House Furniture Restorer, Pierre Bartet When: Thursday, September 16th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Online Auction What: Online Estate Auction, White House Furniture Restorer, Pierre Bartet Register to Bid on an Incredible Collection Featuring: Furniture, Art, Home Decor, Fine Rugs, Outdoor Furniture, Collectibles, Objects D' Art, and additional items. Call 703.889.8949 for details & info. B... Learn More Kids Workshop: Careers with Animals - Animal Welfare League of Arlington When: Friday, September 17th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Animal Welfare League of Arlington What: Event listing from Animal Welfare League of Arlington: Friday, September 17 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PMDoes your child want to work with animals when they grow up? Learn about the various jobs that work with animals and meet some cool people in these positions. Sign Up Now  AWLA i... Learn More SGA Welcome Back BBQ - York High School When: Friday, September 17th at 6:00 p.m. Where: York High School What: Event listing from York High School: Friday, September 17 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PMThis event is free to YHS students.More Details: https://yhs.apsva.us/events/sga-welcome-back-bbq/ Learn More Auxiliary's 105th Anniversary - John Lyon VFW Post 3150 When: Friday, September 17th at 6:15 p.m. Where: John Lyon VFW Post 3150 What: Event listing from John Lyon VFW Post 3150: Friday, September 17 from 6:15 PM to 7:00 PM Learn More Featured Event: Boomers and Beyond Academy When: Saturday, September 18th at 9:00 a.m. Where: AARP Virginia State Office What: Join AARP Virginia and the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at George Mason University (OLLI Mason) for the Boomers and Beyond Academy! A special three-day virtual event designed to help you make plans for better living. Learn about the positive powers of lifelong learning, t... Learn More Featured Event: Boomers and Beyond Academy(Don Harmon) Featured Event: Dinner with George Washington When: Saturday, September 18th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Landini Brothers Restaurant What: Spend one-on-one time with General Washington at the George Washington Birthday Celebration Committee's fundraising dinner with historical interpreter Brian Hilton! General Washington will visit each table during this intimate event and will answer questions about the country... Learn More Featured Event: Dinner with George Washington (Sue Johnson) Featured Event: AARP Boomers and Beyond Academy When: Saturday, September 18th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Zoom What: Join AARP Virginia and the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at George Mason University (OLLI Mason) for the Boomers and Beyond Academy! A special three-day virtual event designed to help you make plans for better living. Learn about the positive powers of lifelong learning, t... Learn More Featured Event: AARP Boomers and Beyond Academy (A N) Featured Event: George Washington's Alexandria Tour When: Saturday, September 18th at 9:00 a.m. What: Explore historic Old Town Alexandria as George Washington knew it! This two-hour guided walking tour will visit sites associated with Washington and his closest colleagues, including Christ Church, Light Horse Harry Lee's house, the Lord Fairfax home, Washington's townhouse, G... Learn More Featured Event: George Washington's Alexandria Tour (Sue Johnson) Featured Event: Shoff Promotions Comic Book and Sports Card Show When: Saturday, September 18th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Annandale Virginia Ftre House Expo Hall 7128 Columbia Pike 22003 What: Shoff Promotions COMIC BOOK and SPORTS CARD SHOW SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 18 10am-3pm at the Annandale Virginia Fire House Expo Hall 7128 Columbia Pike 22003 Top Area Dealers with Gold, Silver, Bronze and Modern Age Comic Books, Nonsports cards-Pokemon, and Magic , Super Heroes To... Learn More Featured Event: Shoff Promotions Comic Book and Sports Card Show (Nick Shoff) Featured Event: [Webinar] Roof Replacement 101: Everything You Need to Know When: Saturday, September 18th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Online What: During this free webinar roofing expert, Chadd Castrilli will share the most important things to consider before starting a new roofing project. We will cover the following topics: Roofing Basics: Types, Life Expectancy, Maintenance, and Common IssuesRepair or Replace: Inspect... Learn More Featured Event: [Webinar] Roof Replacement 101: Everything You Need to Know (Wade NLHD) Featured Event: Traveling Players Fall Theatre Classes Open House When: Saturday, September 18th at 11:30 a.m. Where: Traveling Players Ensemble Inc What: Join a class, meet our fabulous faculty, and see the Studio -- all free! 10:30-11:15 -- Players (grades 4-6) -- with Emma Mearns 11:15-12:00 -- Thespians (grades 6-8) -- with Morgan Shotwell 12:00-12:30 -- Dramatists (grades 9-12) -- with Ryan Fields Artistic Director Jeann... Learn More Featured Event: Traveling Players Fall Theatre Classes Open House (Jeanne Harrison) International Coastal Cleanup When: Saturday, September 18th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Barcroft Park What: EcoAction Arlington's annual trash tally and cleanup, part of Ocean Conservancy's International Coastal Cleanup, to remove trash from our waterways. Everyone is welcome - a great event for families and groups! Learn More Photomarathon: creative outdoor contest in which your team can win $1,000 When: Saturday, September 18th at 10:00 a.m. What: The only photo contest where amateurs with smartphones can beat professionals with full-featured cameras.Photomarathon is a creative photo competition, where the participants take photos on 8 predefined topics within 8 hours and must-visit a number of checkpoints in Washington... Learn More Get Crafty: Drip Paint Pots - Arlington County Public Library When: Saturday, September 18th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Arlington County Public Library What: Event listing from Arlington County Public Library: Saturday, September 18 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PMIt's time to get crafty at Westover with drip paint pots!This session, we will be drip-painting terracotta pots for our gardens and homes. All materials will be provided. This pro... Learn More Pop-up Movie Night When: Saturday, September 18th at 6:00 p.m. Where: 1880 2nd St SW What: Unity Health Care's Pop-up Movie Night is a Family FUNdraiser that puts Unity squarely back in our Community, where we can gather to support our neighbors in need. The COVID-19 pandemic has been an unimaginable challenge for our health care heroes, our patients, our families ... Learn More Featured Event: Silver and Brass Restoration Services: Mondays 10-4 When: Monday, September 20th at 10:00 a.m. Where: 4101 Chain Bridge Rd, Suite 104, Fairfax, VA, 22030 What: Open Mondays (only) 10-4 (703)691-4190 Polishing Plating Repair 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 r... Learn More Books on Tap: "Bluebird, Bluebird" by Attica Locke When: Monday, September 20th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Arlington County Public Library What: Event listing from Arlington County Public Library: Monday, September 20 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMYou Don't Have to Choose Between Book Club and Happy Hour!Relax and chat about the latest great books. Meets on Zoom until further notice the third Monday of each month (meets on an... Learn More Open Office Hours with Cristina Diaz-Torres When: Monday, September 20th at 7:00 p.m. Where: New Directions High School What: Event listing from New Directions High School: Monday, September 20 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PMFor the 2021-22 school year, the School Board will hold virtual Open Office Hours twice a month on the first and third Monday of the month. Open Office Hours is a forum for Board members... Learn More Featured Event: Virtual Cycling Event to benefit Howard Univ Sickle Cell Center When: Tuesday, September 21st at 9:00 a.m. Where: Virtual What: September is Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month - On September 18, 2021 join us for a day of biking in recognition and support of Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month. Whether you are an avid rider or a beginner, you're invited. This year's bicycle day will be a virtual event... Learn More Arlington Transportation Commuter Store When: Tuesday, September 21st at 10:50 a.m. Where: Wakefield High School What: Event listing from Wakefield High School: Tuesday, September 21 from 10:50 AM to 1:30 PMCommuter Store is coming to Wakefield for students to be able to purchase ART bus cards at a discount. Bus will be here during all lunches outside of Door 10. Please stop by and talk with t... Learn More School Board Work Session on Planning for the Superintendent's FY 2023-2032 Capital Improvement Plan... When: Tuesday, September 21st at 6:30 p.m. Where: New Directions High School What: Event listing from New Directions High School: Tuesday, September 21 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PMClick here to watch livestream of Work Sessions.Agendas and background information for Work Sessions are posted on BoardDocs as they are available.  Agendas are subject to change withou... Learn More Never Too Old Book Club: "I am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter" When: Tuesday, September 21st at 7:00 p.m. Where: Arlington County Public Library What: Event listing from Arlington County Public Library: Tuesday, September 21 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 "I am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter" by Erika L SánchezWe will be meeting ... Learn More LWV-Arl Event - District 49 Candidate Forum – Sept 21 When: Tuesday, September 21st at 7:00 p.m. Where: online What: The League of Women Voters of the Fairfax Area and the League of Women Voters of Arlington County and the City of Alexandria invite you to join their Virginia House of Delegates - 49th District Candidate Forum, to be held online on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at 7 PM. The foll... Learn More Car Free Day 2021 When: Wednesday, September 22nd at 12:00 a.m. What: In the Washington, DC metropolitan region, Car Free Day will be celebrated on Wednesday, September 22, 2021. Take the free pledge to use transit, rideshare, bike, walk, scooter, or telework and your eligible for great raffle prizes. In the Washington, DC metropolitan region,... Learn More High School Back-to-School Night - New Directions High School When: Wednesday, September 22nd at 12:00 a.m. Where: New Directions High School What: Event listing from New Directions High School: Wednesday, September 22 (all day)More Details: https://newdirections.apsva.us/events/high-school-back-to-school-night/ Learn More See more local events, 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.