Arlington Area Events Calendar: Check Out What's Happening This Week

Arlington VA

20 September, 2021

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ARLINGTON, VA — Looking to go on a family outing? Hoping to spend a night out with friends? Your Arlington Patch community calendar is a great way to stay connected to what's happening near you and discover local events that fit your interests. Here's a roundup of local events coming up in the area this week. If you're wondering how you can get your event in the next roundup, you can add it to the 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. Here are all of this week's events throughout Arlington: 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, and 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, and 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 Introduction to OverDrive/Libby ebooks, eAudiobooks, and eMagazines When: Wednesday, September 22nd at 2:00 p.m. Where: Arlington County Public Library What: Event listing from Arlington County Public Library: Wednesday, September 22 from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PMLearn how to find, access, and download OverDrive eBooks, eAudiobooks, and digital magazines including using the Libby app. Staff will demonstrate how to use the library OverDriv... Learn More Fill the Truck for New Hope Housing When: Wednesday, September 22nd at 3:00 p.m. Where: 1040 N Quincy St What: New Hope Housing is a local organization that was founded in 1977. Its mission is to end homelessness by finding creative and lasting solutions for its clients. They provide Emergency shelters, Permanent Supportive Housing, and Supportive Services throughout the Northern Virgi... Learn More FREE Home Buyer Seminar When: Wednesday, September 22nd at 6:00 p.m. Where: New District Brewing Company What: Thinking about buying a home? If so, join us at the New District Brewing Company in South Arlington for our FREE Home Buyer Seminar. You'll learn important information about buying in today's market, as well as how to avoid common real estate pitfalls. From financing to home ... Learn More Yorktown BTSN - York High School When: Wednesday, September 22nd at 7:00 p.m. Where: Virtual What: Event listing from York High School: Wednesday, September 22 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PMBack to School Night will be held virtually on MS Teams from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Parents/guardians will receive personalized emails with links to their child's teachers' virtual classrooms for the... Learn More Featured Event: Therapeutic Support Group for Teachers When: Thursday, September 23rd at 6:00 p.m. Where: Del Ray Psych & Wellness, LLC (ZOOM) What: Weekly Zoom Sessions on Thursday Evenings Beginning September 23rd, 6:00 PM 7:15 PM Each meeting will feature a topic of interest, and participants are welcome to share and discuss issues that are relevant to them in a safe and supportive environment led by a mental health pro... Learn More Featured Event: Therapeutic Support Group for Teachers (Del Ray Psych) Hall Rental - John Lyon VFW Post 3150 When: Thursday, September 23rd at 7:30 a.m. Where: John Lyon VFW Post 3150 What: Event listing from John Lyon VFW Post 3150: Thursday, September 23 from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM Learn More Thursday Morning Friends Book Club - Arlington County Public Library When: Thursday, September 23rd at 10:30 a.m. Where: Arlington County Public Library What: Event listing from Arlington County Public Library: Thursday, September 23 from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PMThe Friends of the Arlington Public Library Book Club meets every fourth Thursday morning at 10:30 a.m.This book group will meet via Zoom until further notice. Group members wil... Learn More Warriors Clubs and Activities Fair - Wakefield High School When: Thursday, September 23rd at 11:00 a.m. Where: Wakefield High School What: Event listing from Wakefield High School: Thursday, September 23 from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PMThe annual clubs and activities fair will be held in the Town Hall at Wakefield High School on Thursday during all 3 lunches. We will have sponsors, student leadership and coaches here to ... Learn More Arlington Community High School Back-to-School Open House When: Thursday, September 23rd at 3:00 p.m. Where: Arlington Community High School What: Event listing from Arlington Community High School: Thursday, September 23 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PMMore Details: https://achs.apsva.us/events/arlington-community-high-school-back-to-school-open-house/ Learn More Kids' Crafternoon at Columbia Pike: Loose Parts Self Portrait When: Thursday, September 23rd at 4:00 p.m. Where: Arlington County Public Library What: Event listing from Arlington County Public Library: Thursday, September 23 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 Getting to Carbon Neutrality: Reimagining Arlington When: Thursday, September 23rd at 7:00 p.m. What: Join community experts to discuss how Arlington can address the climate crisis and become a resilient, equitable, and prosperous community. This is the first in a series of programs exploring Arlington's transformation to a carbon neutral community and how community members ca... Learn More Live Pub Trivia at Solace Outpost When: Thursday, September 23rd 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 LWV-Arlington & LWV-Falls Church VA Redistricting Update When: Thursday, September 23rd at 7:00 p.m. Where: Online What: The League of Women Voters of Arlington and the League of Women Voters of Falls Church are co-sponsoring An Update on Redistricting in Virginia Thu, September 23, 2021 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM EDT Redistricting in Virginia happens every ten years – but... Learn More Hot Topics in Advanced Breast Imaging 2021 When: Friday, September 24th at 7:00 a.m. Where: The Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City What: 17.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™These credits can be used toward ABR MOC Part 2 requirements17.25 Category A CE Credits for Sonographers and Technologists 3.5 SAMs CreditsThese credits can be used toward ABR MOC Part 2 SA-CME requirementsWelcome to Washington, and to what sho... Learn More Launch Party for the Arlington Visual Art Studio Tour When: Friday, September 24th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Marymount University at 4040 Fairfax Drive What: A party at Marymount's Cody Gallery will launch the Arlington Visual Art Studio Tour, which will offer visits to artists' studios throughout the County for the following two days, Sept. 25 and 26.  For more go to https://arlingtonartstudiotour... Learn More Featured Event: Hello Deals! Yard Sale When: Saturday, September 25th at 9:00 a.m. Where: 6704 Benson Dr What: You're invited to stop and shop for adult clothing, home furnishings, live plants and more!  Our stuff is your treasure!   Learn More Featured Event: Hello Deals! Yard Sale (V) Featured Event: Celebrate National Daughters Day With 15 Percent Off Flowers When: Saturday, September 25th at 9:00 p.m. What: Your daughter is the light of your life — and with National Daughters Day coming up on Sept. 25, there's never been a better chance to show her just how much she means to you. In honor of this special day, FTD Flowers is offering Patch readers 15 percent off the retail price o... Learn More Featured Event: Celebrate National Daughters Day With 15 Percent Off Flowers (FTD Flowers) Shredding For Hunger | Free Community Drive-In Shredding Event When: Saturday, September 25th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Arlington Church of the Brethren What: Join us on Saturday, September 25, 2021 for our annual Shredding For Hunger - Free Community Drive-In Shredding Event!The event will be held at Arlington Church of the Brethren, located at 300 N Montague St. We are requesting monetary or non-perishable food donations that will... Learn More Arlington Drive Electric Day When: Saturday, September 25th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Kenmore Middle School What: Come see electric vehicles and talk to owners about their experiences. You can register at https://driveelectricweek.org/... National Drive Electric Week • Arlington • Arlington, VA • Sep 25, 2021 National Drive Electric Week events feature plug-in electric vehicle owners shar... Learn More Arlington Visual Art Studio Tour When: Saturday, September 25th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Artists studios throughout Arlington VA What: Nearly fifty Arlington artists will open their workspaces to the public for the annual Arlington Visual Art Studio Tour. It's a self-guided free tour of artists in their studios held throughout Arlington County, Virginia. To plan your tour visit https://arlingtonvisualartstudi... Learn More Arlington Visual Art Studio Tour When: Sunday, September 26th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Artists' studios throughout Arlington County What: The second day of the Arlington Visual Art Studio Tour (AVAST) invites art lovers to tour the places where art is made in Arlington the last weekend in September. AVAST is a free, annual open studio event held throughout Arlington County, Virginia. In this, its fourth year, th... Learn More See more 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.