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

Arlington VA

14 October, 2021

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ARLINGTON, VA — Wondering what there is to do in the Arlington area? See what's new on your Arlington Patch community calendar. Here's a roundup of local events coming up in the area this weekend. Want to add your own event? Whether you're planning a festival, a cooking class, or an auction, there's no better place to share it than Patch's event calendar. 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 weekend's events in the Arlington area: Featured Event: Having Our Say--The Delany Sisters First 100 Years When: Thursday, October 14th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Creative Cauldron What: "I would advise everyone who wants an evening of good theatre delivered by two indomitable actors to get tickets for 'Having Our Say' now." -Maryland Theater Guide THURSDAY DISCOUNT: USE CODE DELANY15 for $15 tickets on Thursday, October 14 at 7:30 pm. Follow the real-life c... Learn More Featured Event: Having Our Say--The Delany Sisters First 100 Years (Managing Director (Ellen)) Community Care Fair When: Thursday, October 14th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Serrano Apartments What: Join us at the Serrano Apartments for a Community Care Fair for Pets and People! On Thursday, October 14th from 4-6PM, bring your family and pets to the Serrano Apartments for: Veterinary Exams, Vaccines, and and Pet SuppliesCOVID-19 VaccinesSNAP/Food Stamps and Food Resource Info... Learn More Kids' Crafternoon at Columbia Pike: Paint a Portrait When: Thursday, October 14th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Arlington County Public Library What: Event listing from Arlington County Public Library: Thursday and October 14 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 be... Learn More Community Care Fair - Animal Welfare League of Arlington When: Thursday, October 14th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Animal Welfare League of Arlington What: Event listing from Animal Welfare League of Arlington: Thursday, October 14 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PMJoin us at the Serrano Apartments for a Community Care Fair for Pets and People!On Thursday, October 14th from 4-6PM, bring your family and pets to the Serrano Apartments for: Ve... Learn More Outdoor Family Storytime at Aurora Hills When: Thursday, October 14th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Arlington County Public Library What: Event listing from Arlington County Public Library: Thursday, October 14 from 4:00 PM to 4:30 PMGood for families with children of all agesOutdoor Family Storytime is for children 0-5 years and an accompanying adult. This fun and interactive program combines activities such as... Learn More Cuentos para niños / Stories for Children in Spanish When: Thursday, October 14th at 4:15 p.m. Where: Arlington County Public Library What: Event listing from Arlington County Public Library: Thursday, October 14 from 4:15 PM to 4:45 PMGood for families with children ages 0 - 5 yearsCuentos para niños / Stories for Children es un programa en Español para las familias con niños de 12 meses -5 años de edad.. Lectura... Learn More Indoor Family Game Night - Arlington County Public Library When: Thursday, October 14th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Arlington County Public Library What: Event listing from Arlington County Public Library: Thursday, October 14 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 requi... Learn More The Syphax Family of Virginia and D.C. When: Thursday, October 14th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Reinsch Library What: Historian and genealogist Steve Hammond will discuss the Syphax family, a founding African-American family here in Arlington. Our speaker will provide an overview of the Syphax family in a "scenic by-way" of the Syphax family in Virginia and Washington, D.C . He'll cover long-... Learn More Live Pub Trivia at Solace Outpost When: Thursday, October 14th 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 School Board Meeting - New Directions High School When: Thursday, October 14th at 7:00 p.m. Where: New Directions High School What: Event listing from New Directions High School: Thursday, October 14 from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PMAgendas and background information for School Board meetings are posted on BoardDocs as they are available.  Agendas are subject to change. Sign Up to Speak at a School Board Meeting Vi... Learn More Breaking Barriers Book Cub: "The Haunting of Hill House" When: Thursday, October 14th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Arlington County Public Library What: Event listing from Arlington County Public Library: Thursday, October 14 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMReading books by or about people who have pushed boundaries and expectations.Formerly the Bad Broads Book Club, this monthly book club covers books of all genres written by or about... Learn More The Syphax Family - Arlington Historical Museum (Hume School) When: Thursday, October 14th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Arlington Historical Museum (Hume School) What: Event listing from Arlington Historical Museum (Hume School): Thursday, October 14 at 7:00 PMDetails In 1821, Charles Syphax, an enslaved man at Arlington House in Northern Virginia, married Maria Carter, the daughter of a woman enslaved at… More https://www.facebook.com/event... Learn More Doorways' Open Hearts, Open Doors Event When: Thursday, October 14th at 8:00 p.m. Where: Virtual Event and Auction What: Join Doorways for our Open Hearts, Open Doors virtual fundraising event on Thursday, October 14th to celebrate what our clients and community can achieve when we invest in people. Together, we can prevent violence, end homelessness, and build brighter futures for thousands of ... Learn More Featured Event: How To Buy A Home Zoom Class When: Friday, October 15th at 10:00 a.m. Where: The Buyer Brokerage, 1320 Old Chain Bridge Rd, McLean, VA, 22101 What: Would you like to buy a home this fall? We specialize in helping home buyers in Washington DC, Virginia, and Maryland including the Greater Baltimore & Annapolis areas. Our home buying class is free, interactive, and available via Zoom. The home buying class will be led ... Learn More Featured Event: How To Buy A Home Zoom Class (Victoria Ray Henderson) Hispanic Heritage Assembly - 2nd - Washington Lee High School When: Friday, October 15th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Washington Lee High School What: Event listing from Washington Lee High School: Friday, October 15 at 12:00 AMNO 3rd or GPMore Details: https://wl.apsva.us/events/hispanic-heritage-assembly-2nd/ This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. Please confirm event details... Learn More FREE Webinar!! Combatting COVID-19: A Transatlantic Perspective When: Friday, October 15th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Zoom What: The Arlington County Sister City Association Reims Committee presents a free webinar. Join experts from both Arlington County and Reims, France as they discuss their approaches to COVID-19. Speakers include: Dr. Reuban Varghese, Arlington County Public Health Director; Dr. A... Learn More 20th Celebration US FreedomWalk Festival When: Friday, October 15th at 12:00 p.m. Where: US FreedomWalk Festival What: Event listing from US FreedomWalk Festival: Friday, October 15 at 12:00 PM through Sunday, October 17 at 4:00 PMDetails Our Twentieth Celebration of the US FreedomWalk Festival will take place over the weekend of October 15 to 17, 2021. The US FreedomWalk… More https://www.fac... Learn More Mastering Sauces: Tomato, Hollandaise and Aioli When: Friday, October 15th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Zoom What: In this Zoom Cooking Class I will teach you the easy steps in building the Mother Sauces. Once you master them, you will be able to whip them up whenever you want and bring your dishes up a few notches.  Tomato: tomato base sauce with or without roux, like marinara sauce Holla... Learn More Featured Event: FLEA MARKET-BAZAAR - Saturday, Oct 16 @8:00-1:00 pm When: Saturday, October 16th at 8:00 a.m. Where: 8717 Fort Hunt Rd What: FLEA MARKET-BAZAAR - Saturday, Oct 16 @8:00-1:00 pm (RAIN OR SHINE) A GREAT market to visit -- with a variety of antiques and vintage items, practical, as well as the creative and handcrafted items!  We will feature delicious home-style baked goods - really delicious -- with ... Learn More Featured Event: FLEA MARKET-BAZAAR - Saturday, Oct 16 @8:00-1:00 pm (Linda Landers) Featured Event: RIF of NOVA's Book It For Books 5K and One Mile Run/Walk When: Saturday, October 16th at 9:00 a.m. Where: 329 N Manchester St What: Like to run or walk? Care about children's literacy in our community? Reading is Fundamental of Northern Virginia (RIF of NOVA) is hosting Book It For Books 5K/One Mile Fun Run/Walk. The event will raise funds to provide books for over 20,000 children in the Northern Virginia ... Learn More Featured Event: RIF of NOVA's Book It For Books 5K and One Mile Run/Walk (Justina Johnson ) Featured Event: Frederick Ski & SB Swap & Sale When: Saturday, October 16th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Frederick Fairgrounds BLDG 14 - Home of The Great Frederick Fair, 797 E Patrick St, Frederick, MD, 21701 What: A consignment sale of Ski & Snowboard equipment, clothing & accessories...everything to make winter a great season to be outside having fun! CONSIGNORS: Go to www.swap.expert and download instructions on everything you need to know on how to consign your items. Consig... Learn More FAFSA and College Application Assistance - In-person When: Saturday, October 16th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Wakefield High School What: Event listing from Wakefield High School: Saturday, October 16 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PMMore Details: https://wakefield.apsva.us/events/fafsa-and-college-application-assistance-in-person/ This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. Ple... Learn More HUGE Neighborhood Yard Sale in Boulevard Manor, Arlington VA When: Saturday, October 16th at 10:00 a.m. Where: North Manchester Street What: HUGE Neighborhood Yard Sale this weekend in the Boulevard Manor neighborhood of Arlington, VA! Zip code 22203. Saturday, October 16 from 10am - 2pm. Look for the yard sale signs where N Manchester St meets Wilson Blvd or Arlington Blvd (Rt 50). A full updated map will be ava... Learn More PUPPY Adoption Event at PetSmart in Bethesda, MD When: Saturday, October 16th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Lucky Dog Animal Rescue What: Event listing from Lucky Dog Animal Rescue: Saturday, October 16 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PMLucky Dog is hosting a puppy adoption event from 12-2PM at PetSmart in Bethesda (6800 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20815) Please note that all applicants will have to complete our applic... Learn More Reencuentro: Latinos in Arlington - Arlington County Public Library When: Saturday, October 16th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Arlington County Public Library What: Event listing from Arlington County Public Library: Saturday, October 16 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PMCelebrate the Latino Experience in Arlington!Enjoy cultural expressions, food trucks, and a moderated panel discussion featuring Latino Arlington leaders and citizens. This event is... Learn More Board Game Night - John Lyon VFW Post 3150 When: Saturday, October 16th at 6:00 p.m. Where: John Lyon VFW Post 3150 What: Event listing from John Lyon VFW Post 3150: Saturday, October 16 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. Please confirm event details with the host before attending. Have a correction? Contact us at content... Learn More Featured Event: George Washington's Alexandria Tour When: Sunday, October 17th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Christ Church What: Explore historic Old Town Alexandria as George Washington knew it! This popular FREE 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... Learn More Featured Event: George Washington's Alexandria Tour (Sue Johnson) Featured Event: Mini Pet & Family Photo Sessions When: Sunday, October 17th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Bon Air Park Rose Garden What: Bring your kids. Bring your pet. Click on the date to book your session now.  Slots are filling up! Sunday, October 17 from 2pm to 6pmSaturday, November 6 from 9am to 3pm All sessions will be outdoors at Bon Air Park in Arlington, Va. During the session, we will be wearing a... Learn More Featured Event: Mini Pet & Family Photo Sessions (Alison DeSilva) Featured Event: DOG AND CAT Event at PetSmart in Gaithersburg When: Sunday, October 17th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Lucky Dog Animal Rescue What: Event listing from Lucky Dog Animal Rescue: Sunday, October 17 from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PMLucky Dog is hosting a dog and cat adoption event from 12-3PM at PetSmart in Gaithersburg (218 Kentlands Boulevard, Gaithersburg, MD 20878). Please check back for a tentative list of dogs at... Learn More Featured Event: Silver and Brass Restoration Services: Mondays 10-4 When: Monday, October 18th at 10:00 a.m. Where: 4101 Chain Bridge Road, Suite 104, Fairfax, VA 22030 What: Open Monday, 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 restorat... Learn More School Portrait Day - Williamsburg Middle School PTA When: Monday, October 18th at 8:00 a.m. Where: Williamsburg Middle School PTA What: Event listing from Williamsburg Middle School PTA: Monday, October 18 from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PMSchool Portrait Days – October 18 & 19Make up day is on November 30 This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. Please confirm event deta... Learn More Supercharge Your Job Search: Networking – What Can It Do for You? When: Monday, October 18th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Arlington County Public Library What: Event listing from Arlington County Public Library: Monday, October 18 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PMDeveloping contacts can help you find a job.This free event on "Networking – what can it do for you?" is for all job seekers. It will also briefly cover: Career and job seeking resour... Learn More Wakefield Parent Teacher Student Association Meeting When: Monday, October 18th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Wakefield High School What: Event listing from Wakefield High School: Monday, October 18 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PMMeetings will be held in person and virtually.Cafeteria will be the place for in person meetings. Enter the school through Door 1More Details: https://wakefield.apsva.us/events/wakefield-parent... Learn More Senior College Planning Student Walk-In Help Session When: Tuesday, October 19th at 12:00 a.m. Where: York High School What: Event listing from York High School: Tuesday, October 19 (all day)Seniors may receive guidance from counselors during ALL LUNCHES in room 107 on the following dates:October 19 and 26More Details: https://yhs.apsva.us/events/senior-college-planning-student-walk-in-help-session-... Learn More Top Tips to Make the Most Out of Medicare Open Enrollment When: Tuesday, October 19th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Arlington County Public Library What: Event listing from Arlington County Public Library: Tuesday, October 19 from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PMA Medicare Made Simple Class Concerned about your medication and prescription costs? Have your health needs changed? Do you have new prescriptions or some not covered by your curr... Learn More Karaoke for Seniors helps with memory and processing When: Tuesday, October 19th at 2:00 p.m. Where: https://seniorsplaces.com/ What: Description Aaron Han will conduct this 30 minute webinar focusing on the use of Karaoke in seniors communities and homes to engage and improve seniors lives.Why?Cognitive skills: Karaoke helps seniors process thoughts and maintain memories.Speech skills: Karaoke has been prov... Learn More Story Time Club When: Tuesday, October 19th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Animal Welfare League of Arlington What: Story Time Club will run for one hour and are hosted by a special guest and a visit from a shelter pet. Our special guest will talk about their role in the community and read their favorite animal book to our young readers. Story Time Club will end with an opportunity for your... Learn More Check out 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.