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

Arlington VA

13 December, 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. Here are some events taking place in town this week. 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. 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 a few events happening this week in and near Arlington: Symphonic Band Concert - York High School When: Monday, December 13th at 7:00 p.m. Where: York High School Learn More Books on Tap - Arlington County Public Library When: Monday, December 13th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Arlington County Public Library What: Event listing from Arlington County Public Library: Monday, December 13 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMFor this month only, we meet together with another Shirlington-based book group, and Love is Love LGBTQIA Book Club and meet at Palette 22 in Shirlington Village to discuss our favorite... Learn More Love is Love LGBTQIA Book Club - Special Holiday edition When: Monday, December 13th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Arlington County Public Library What: Event listing from Arlington County Public Library: Monday, December 13 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMOur December meeting will be a special "book club blend" with the Books on Tap group!For this month only, we will be merging with another Shirlington-based book group, Books on Tap, and ... Learn More The Cherrydale Book Club: "The Soul of America: the Battle for Our Better Angels" When: Monday, December 13th at 7:15 p.m. Where: Arlington County Public LibraryLearn More Winter choral Concert - Washington Lee High School When: Tuesday, December 14th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Washington Lee High SchoolLearn More Outdoor Family Storytime - Arlington County Public Library When: Tuesday, December 14th at 9:30 a.m. Where: Arlington County Public LibraryLearn More Indoor Family Storytime at Westover - Columbia Pike Library When: Tuesday, December 14th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Columbia Pike LibraryLearn More Indoor Family Storytime at Aurora Hills When: Tuesday, December 14th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Columbia Pike Library Learn More Indoor Bilingual Toddler Storytime at Columbia Pike/ Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe para Niños Pequeños When: Tuesday, December 14th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Arlington County Public LibraryLearn More Paper Craft Tuesday at Glencarlyn - Columbia Pike Library When: Tuesday, December 14th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Columbia Pike LibraryLearn More Outdoor Kids Club: Crafternoon - Columbia Pike Library When: Tuesday, December 14th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Columbia Pike Library Learn More Orchestra Winter Concert - Wakefield High School When: Tuesday, December 14th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Wakefield High School Learn More School Board Work Session on Program of Studies When: Tuesday, December 14th at 6:30 p.m. Where: New Directions High SchoolLearn More School Board Work Session on the Program of Studies and Gifted Services When: Tuesday, December 14th at 6:30 p.m. Where: New Directions High SchoolLearn More Blue and Yellow Book Club: "The Road to Little Dribbling" When: Tuesday, December 14th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Arlington County Public Library Learn More Choir Concert - York High School When: Tuesday, December 14th at 7:00 p.m. Where: York High School Learn More Christmas Breakfast - Optimist Club of Arlington, VA When: Wednesday, December 15th at 7:30 a.m. Where: Optimist Club of Arlington, VA Learn More Outdoor Alphabet Storytime and Craft When: Wednesday, December 15th at 9:30 a.m. Where: Information and Referral, Administrative ServiceLearn More No meeting because of breakfast - Optimist Club of Arlington, VA When: Wednesday, December 15th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Optimist Club of Arlington, VALearn More Take and Make Winter Craft- Cherrydale Library When: Wednesday, December 15th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Information and Referral, Administrative ServiceLearn More Central Library Youth Services Winter Open House When: Wednesday, December 15th at 4:30 p.m. Where: Information and Referral, Administrative ServiceLearn More Kids Baking Class: Annual Holiday Cookie Baking Party When: Wednesday, December 15th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Zoom What: Here come the holidays and holiday baking! The kids and I had so much fun baking cookies last year- let's do it again! We'll be making two different batches of cookies (enough for sharing). This will be a Zoom class so they can bake in the convenience of their own kitchen – j... Learn More Owl Prowl - Potomac Overlook Regional Park When: Wednesday, December 15th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Potomac Overlook Regional ParkLearn More Reading on the Pike: " Behold the Dreamers" When: Wednesday, December 15th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Arlington County Public LibraryLearn More Strange Lands Book Club: "Nightfall" When: Wednesday, December 15th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Information and Referral, Administrative ServiceLearn More Featured Event: College Steps Staff Meet & Greet When: Thursday, December 16th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Northern Virginia Community College - Annandale Campus What: College Steps will be hosting a LIVE Staff Meet & Greet to discuss the structured educational support model that emphasizes thorough planning and thoughtful action. Register today and we'll look forward to you joining us! * Unable to attend? Please check out our website f... Learn More Featured Event: College Steps Staff Meet & Greet (College Steps) Winter Band Showcase Concert at 7pm - Washington Lee High School When: Thursday, December 16th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Washington Lee High SchoolLearn More Thursday Morning Friends Book Club - Information and Referral, Administrative Service When: Thursday, December 16th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Information and Referral, Administrative Service Learn More CrafTEA - Plaza Library and Arlington Shop When: Thursday, December 16th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Plaza Library and Arlington ShopLearn More Courthouse Book Group: "Howard's End" When: Thursday, December 16th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Information and Referral, Administrative ServiceLearn More Kids' Crafternoon at Columbia Pike: Diy Mini Ugly Holiday Sweater When: Thursday, December 16th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Arlington County Public LibraryLearn More Holiday Celebration With F.O.A.L. - Information and Referral, Administrative Service When: Thursday, December 16th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Information and Referral, Administrative ServiceLearn More Family Storytime at Glencarlyn - Arlington County Public Library When: Thursday, December 16th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Arlington County Public LibraryLearn More Drop-in Resume and Job Search Help - Arlington County Public Library When: Thursday, December 16th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Arlington County Public LibraryLearn More Free Until Help Arrives Training When: Thursday, December 16th at 6:30 p.m. Where: 2800 South Taylor Street What: In every life-threatening incident, whether it's a devastating natural disaster, a mass shooting, or a car crash you can play an important role in saving lives Until the Help Arrives. Until Help Arrives (UHA) provides fundamental knowledge and skills necessary to help our comm... Learn More School Board Meeting - New Directions High School When: Thursday, December 16th at 7:00 p.m. Where: New Directions High SchoolLearn More Orchestra Concert - York High School When: Thursday, December 16th at 7:00 p.m. Where: York High SchoolLearn More Book Whisperers Book Club: "Such a Fun Age" When: Thursday, December 16th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Arlington County Public LibraryLearn More Featured Event: Ballston's Holiday Wreath Market When: Thursday, December 16th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Ballston Exchange What: 1ST ANNUAL BALLSTON HOLIDAY WREATH MARKET FRIDAY, DECEMBER 17 | 4:00 – 7:00PM SATURDAY, DECEMBER 18 | NOON TO 7:00PM BALLSTON EXCHANGE | 4201 WILSON BOULEVARDRESERVE A DECORATED WREATH | $45RESERVE AN UNDECORATED WREATH | $20 Sip, Sing, & Celebrate at Ballston's first annu... Learn More Featured Event: Ballston's Holiday Wreath Market (Thomas Philibin) Featured Event: Eden Center FREE Family Movie Night Presents: THE GRINCH When: Friday, December 17th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Eden Center What: (NEW DATE) Bring the entire family to Eden Center for a FREE showing of the "The Grinch" on a 40 foot screen in the parking lot! Watch the movie from the warmth of your car and listen through your car radio. FREE popcorn, FREE holiday candy and other special surprises!!!! Learn More Featured Event: Eden Center FREE Family Movie Night Presents: THE GRINCH (Graham Eddy) PTSA Staff Holiday Breakfast - Wakefield High School When: Friday, December 17th at 7:45 a.m. Where: Wakefield High SchoolLearn More Middle School Activity: The Best Friends Game! When: Friday, December 17th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Arlington County Public LibraryLearn More National Landing Holiday Market When: Friday, December 17th at 5:00 p.m. Where: 2121 Crystal Drive in Arlington, VA What: In partnership with DCBB Productions, Bun'd Up and Made in Arlington, National Landing's Holiday Market will be a two-day event featuring merriment and local vendors. From vintage clothing to art, jewelry, collectibles, crafts and delicious food, National Landing's Holiday Mar... Learn More Featured Event: Ready to buy your first Home? Free Homebuyer Class in Alexandria When: Saturday, December 18th at 9:00 a.m. Where: 5971 Kingstowne Village Pkwy What: Free In Person Homebuyer Class!Presented by Jay Hoffman of Movement Mortgage and Gaylie Corens of Torchlight Homes/KW United Brokerage,NMLS #709691 / VA license #0225249623 We are a local mortgage broker and Realtor® who have a team of experts ready to help you learn how to bu... Learn More Featured Event: Ready to buy your first Home? Free Homebuyer Class in Alexandria (Gaylie Corens) Featured Event: 5K Family Reindeer Romp When: Saturday, December 18th at 10:00 a.m. Where: 7 County Complex Ct What: Register Today The 5K Reindeer Romp is a fun run for families and runners/walkers of all abilities. Strollers are welcome but there is mixed terrain. We are excited to bring this first annual Reindeer Romp to Woodbridge. Supporting 'For The Love Of Others' . A local Woodbrid... Learn More Featured Event: 5K Family Reindeer Romp (Olivia Savage) Featured Event: Holiday Cheer! When: Saturday, December 18th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Unitarian Universalist Church What: Finest classical and contemporary masterpieces and holiday favorites including Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker, "Sleigh Ride", "Chanukkah Festival" , "Rejoice" from Handel's "Messiah." and more. Star soprano Sharon Christman and the Piano Competition winner perform. Carols Sing-Along... Learn More Featured Event: Holiday Cheer! (National Chamber Ensemble) Christmas Bird Count - Potomac Overlook Regional Park When: Saturday, December 18th at 8:00 a.m. Where: Potomac Overlook Regional ParkLearn More Holiday Movie Pajama Party When: Saturday, December 18th at 10:00 a.m. Where: ShowPlace ICON Theatre at The Boro What: It's a pajama party! The Boro is teaming up with ShowPlace ICON Theatre for a holiday movie marathon. Grab your coziest pair of pajamas and enjoy your favorite holiday classics. The pajama party continues after the movie with music, crafts, photos, and more in the lobby! SHOWT... Learn More Crystal City Connector Cleanup When: Saturday, December 18th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Crystal City Water Park 1601 Crystal Drive Arlington, VA 22202 What: The Friends of Mount Vernon Trail will be improving the trail near the Crystal City Connector in Arlington. Volunteers may perform some of the following work: Using pruners and loppers to cut vegetationUsing hand saws to cut tree branchesUsing shovels to remove overgrown veget... Learn More G4V Group Guitar Lessons - John Lyon VFW Post 3150 When: Saturday, December 18th at 11:00 a.m. Where: John Lyon VFW Post 3150Learn More Search for Santa's Helpers! - Potomac Overlook Regional Park When: Saturday, December 18th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Potomac Overlook Regional ParkLearn More Ballston's Holiday Wreath Market When: Saturday, December 18th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Ballston Exchange What: 1ST ANNUAL BALLSTON HOLIDAY WREATH MARKET FRIDAY, DECEMBER 17 | 4:00 – 7:00PM SATURDAY, DECEMBER 18 | NOON TO 7:00PM BALLSTON EXCHANGE | 4201 WILSON BOULEVARD RESERVE A DECORATED WREATH | $45 RESERVE AN UNDECORATED WREATH | $20 Sip, Sing, & Celebrate at Ballston's first... Learn More PUPPY Adoption Event in Alexandria - Lucky Dog Animal Rescue When: Saturday, December 18th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Lucky Dog Animal RescueLearn More Holiday Cheer - National Chamber Ensemble When: Saturday, December 18th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Unitarian Universalist Church, 4444 Arlington Boulevard, Arlington, Virginia, 22204, United States What: National Chamber Ensemble presents a spectacular holiday concert for the community. NCE's Holiday Cheer concert highlights the finest classical and contemporary masterpieces and holiday favorites together for the whole family. After a season of virtual performances NCE is thri... 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. 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