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

Arlington VA

16 December, 2021

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ARLINGTON, VA — Looking to spend a night out with friends? Your Arlington Patch community calendar is a great way to see what's happening near you and discover local events that fit your interests. Check out what's happening and what might interest you before you make plans. Want to add an upcoming event? Whether you're planning a knitting circle, 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 a few events happening this weekend in and near Arlington: 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 MoreFeatured Event: College Steps Staff Meet & Greet (College Steps) Featured Event: 14,000+SF Potomac Manor Online Auction, Real Estate & Furniture When: Thursday, December 16th at 7:00 p.m. Where: 11804 Centurion Way, Potomac, MD, and 20854 What: BUY THE FURNITURE AND/OR THE MANSIONONLINE AUCTION Click for FURNITURE AUCTION, Ends Thurs Dec 16 | 7:00 pm EST:  https://bid.primeauctionsoluti...Click for REAL ESTATE AUCTION, Ends Wed Dec 15 | 2:00 pm EST : https://www.primeauctionsoluti...Property Tax Assessed: $5, 098, and 100C... Learn More Featured Event: 14,000+SF Potomac Manor Online Auction, Real Estate & Furniture (Sorelle Realty) CrafTEA - Plaza Library and Arlington Shop When: Thursday, December 16th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Plaza Library and Arlington Shop What: Event listing from Plaza Library and Arlington Shop: Thursday and December 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: "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 Holiday Celebration With FOAL - Arlington County Public Library When: Thursday, December 16th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Arlington County Public LibraryLearn More Family Storytime at Glencarlyn - Arlington County Public Library When: Thursday, December 16th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Arlington County Public Library Learn 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 School Learn More Orchestra Concert - York High School When: Thursday, December 16th at 7:00 p.m. Where: York High School Learn 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: 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 School Learn More Middle School Activity: The Best Friends Game! When: Friday, December 17th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Arlington County Public Library Learn More Ballston's Holiday Wreath Market When: Friday, December 17th 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 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: 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 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 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 Rescue Learn More Outdoor Winter Crafternoon - Arlington County Public Library When: Saturday, December 18th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Arlington County Public LibraryLearn 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 Featured Event: G.F. Handel's MESSIAH Singalong When: Sunday, December 19th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Saint Luke Catholic Church What: This Sunday, join in singing the glorious Christmas choruses of G.F. Handel's Messiah. Under the direction of Dan Catalanotto and David B. Lang, artistic directors of Music in McLean and The Reston Chorale, the singalong features soloists Sara MacKimmie, soprano; Kristen Duben... Learn More Featured Event: G.F. Handel's MESSIAH Singalong (Reston Chorale) Featured Event: Holiday Blues-A-Palooza When: Sunday, December 19th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Pearl Street Warehouse What: Pearl Street Warehouse welcomes multiple Wammie award winning band Moonshine Society for a Holiday Blues-A-Polooza with special guests The Gabe Stillman Band, Bobby Thompson and Anthony Swampdog Clark.   Limited special VIP tickets include a holiday swag bag with gifts from th... Learn More Featured Event: Holiday Blues-A-Palooza (Jenny Langer) Football Viewing Party - John Lyon VFW Post 3150 When: Sunday, December 19th at 1:00 p.m. Where: John Lyon VFW Post 3150Learn More Family Strategy Gaming - Arlington County Public Library When: Sunday, December 19th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Arlington County Public LibraryLearn More Featured Event: Silver and Brass Restoration Services: Mondays 10-4 When: Monday, December 20th at 10:00 a.m. Where: 4101 Chain Badge Road Suite 104, Fairfax Virginia 22030 What: Mondays 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 restoration f... Learn More Jane Franklin Dance Winter Break Camps When: Monday, December 20th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Location: 3700 S Four Mile Run Drive, Arlington VA 22206 What: In-person day camps explore movement and art, words and imagination. You may enroll for all three days of each camp week or select a daily enrollment option. Learn and have fun with hip hop and dance from freestyle improvised routines to fundamental steps and creative moveme... Learn More Winter Break Online Artificial Intelligence Coding Class When: Monday, December 20th at 1:00 p.m. Where: online What: Robots! Smartphones! Self-driving cars! What is artificial intelligence and how does it affect your everyday life? In this course, our coders will use Scratch to build a basic rule-based AI chatbot. In the process of building their projects, students will learn what AI is, pla... Learn More Featured Event: Brighten The First Day Of Winter With 15 Percent Off FTD's Sunniest Blooms When: Tuesday, December 21st at 9:00 p.m. What: On Dec. 21, we celebrate the winter solstice, ushering in the coldest season on the longest night of the year. As we prepare to welcome winter, it's an ideal time to add bold, cheery flowers to your home or office. Not only do flowers provide a pop of color, they are a well-kn... Learn More Featured Event: Brighten The First Day Of Winter With 15 Percent Off FTD's Sunniest Blooms (FTD Flowers) Never Too Old Book Club: "All the Bright Places" When: Tuesday, December 21st at 7:00 p.m. Where: Arlington County Public LibraryLearn More Check out 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.