Arlington Agenda

Arlington Agenda is a listing of interesting events for the week ahead in Arlington County and surrounding communities. If you’d like to see your event featured, fill out the event submission form.

Also, be sure to check out our event calendar.

Wednesday

55+ Holiday Sing-Along
Culpepper Garden Senior Center (4435 N. Pershing Drive)
Time: 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Adults aged 55 and over are invited to a free gathering to sing holiday songs. Dee Bivens will play the piano to lead the group in song.

Youth Services Winter Open House
Arlington Central Library (1015 N. Quincy Street)
Time: 4-6 p.m.

Kids, teens and their families are invited to an open house and party for the library’s fifth annual winter open house. Guests can hear winter stories, make arts and crafts and enjoy complimentary snacks. 

Friday

Suspicious Cheese Lords Christmas Concert
FORUM Arlington (3304 Washington Blvd)
Time: 7-10 p.m.

This male ensemble of singers will perform sacred and secular Christmas songs. Beer and wine will be served at a happy hour starting at 7, and the concert will begin at 8. Tickets start at $10 and are available online.

The Second City’s Holidazed & Confused Holiday Revue
Arlington Cinema Drafthouse (2903 Columbia Pike)
Time: 7:30 & 10 p.m.

The Chicago-native sketch and improv comedy theater is starting its six-night special run at the Drafthouse. The group is known as a training place for famous comedians, including Tina Fey, Bill Murray, and Steve Carell. This weekend’s shows are Friday and Saturday night. Tickets are $30.

Saturday

Breakfast with Santa & Holiday Food Drive
Hilton Garden Inn at The Village at Shirlington (4271 Campbell Ave)
Time: 8-11 a.m.

The sixth annual breakfast asks guests to come with donations of non-perishable for the Arlington Food Assistance Center. They can enjoy the morning meal and meet Santa. Seating is limited, and reservations can be made by calling 703-820-0440.

Last Chance Holiday Bazaar
The Lyon Village Community House (1920 N. Highland Street)
Time: 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Local vendors will gather to sell gifts, stocking stuffers, photography, jewelry, crafts, blown glass and art. Attendees are also encouraged to bring new or used coats and sweaters in medium and large sizes to be donated to shelter dogs in Virginia.

Clarendon Candy Cane Crawl
3100 Wilson Blvd
Time: 1-9 p.m.

Explore Clarendon’s bars during a winter and holiday-themed bar crawl. Participants get a refillable Santa mug, a raffle entry, access to bars and food and drink specials. Tickets are available online for $20 or are $30 at the door.

Arlington Agenda is a listing of interesting events for the week ahead in Arlington County and surrounding communities. If you’d like to see your event featured, fill out the event submission form.

Also, be sure to check out our event calendar.

Wednesday

Clarendon Menorah Lighting and Community Celebration*
Clarendon Central Park (3140 Wilson Blvd)
Time: 6-7 p.m.

Chabad Lubavitch of Alexandria-Arlington is hosting this festival of lights gathering. A six-foot-tall menorah will be lit as guests eat hot potato latkes and snack on chocolate gelt. There will also be live music and dreidels. The lighting is free and open to the public.

Community Meeting: Ending Homelessness in Arlington
Arlington Central Library Auditorium (1015 N. Quincy Street)
Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m.

This annual meeting will address highlights from last year’s meeting and outline strategies moving forward to reduce homelessness. A special ceremony for outgoing County Board members Mary Hynes and Walter Tejada is also on the agenda.

Thursday

Rosslyn Holiday Market Festival & Bonfire*
Rosslyn’s Gateway Park (1300 Lee Highway)
Time: Thursday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Friday 10 a.m.-9 p.m.

The third annual holiday market will be open this weekend. Live music, crafts, games, pictures with Santa and more than 20 local vendors will fill the park on both days. Festivities will conclude with a bonfire. A full schedule of events is available online.

Friday

Arlington Chamber of Commerce Meeting
Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel (900 S. Orme Street)
Time: 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

In it’s 91st annual meeting, the Chamber will detail its initiatives and development plans for next year. The keynote speaker is Aneesh Chopra who was the first United States Chief Technology Officer, and three Chamber awards will be presented. Late registration is available online for members ($64) and non-members ($80).

Film Night: It’s A Wonderful Life
FORUM Arlington (3304 Washington Blvd)
Time: 7-10 p.m.

A free screening of the holiday classic will begin at 8 p.m. immediately after a happy hour with beer and wine. Admission is free and so is the popcorn that will be served during the film. Children are also welcome to attend.

Saturday

Belleconnecta’s Self Care Day*
Lyon Park Community Center (414 N. Fillmore Street)
Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Self Care Day is for women in the D.C. metro area looking to reconnect with their peaceful center. Participants will step away from the stresses of daily life and attend workshops created for relaxation and restoration. More information is available online.

National Chamber Ensemble Holiday Concert*
Rosslyn Spectrum Theatre (1611 N. Kent Street)
Time: 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Musicians ages 9-19 will perform classic holiday pieces at the annual concert, hosted this year by Rosslyn BID President Mary-Claire Burick. The concert will end with a special sing-along. Tickets are $33 for adults and $17 for students, available online.

Sunday

Holiday Cheer Family Concert
Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington (4444 Arlington Blvd)
Time: 4-6 p.m.

Arlington’s Metropolitan Chorus will perform traditional holiday songs and carols for audience members of all ages. This is the group’s 50th performance season. Admission is free, but donations will be accepted.

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Also, be sure to check out our event calendar.

Tuesday

World AIDS Day Breakfast
Sequoia 1 Building, Lower Level Auditorium (2100 Washington Blvd)
Time: 9-11 a.m.

Arlington County Public Health is hosting a breakfast for residents to learn about HIV/AIDS. A guest speaker and short film to address how HIV has impacted the lives of people in Arlington and their families. The breakfast is free and open to the public.

Thursday

Arlington Host Lions Annual Fruit Sale*
2213 N. Glebe Road
Time: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

The Arlington Host Lions Club will be selling grapefruit, oranges, tangerines, honey, maple syrup and nuts in the Wells Fargo parking lot. The sale ends on Sunday or when all items sell out. Purchases can be made with cash or check only.

The Nutcracker Opening Night
Thomas Jefferson Community Theater (125 S. Old Glebe Road)
Time: 7:30 p.m.

This year’s BalletNova’s production of the holiday ballet opens on Thursday with the first of six performances scheduled over this Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Tickets are available online and cost between $13 and $35.

Friday

Dana Gould Live Standup Comedy
Arlington Cinema Drafthouse (2903 Columbia Pike)
Time: 7:30 p.m.

Comedian and television producer Dana Gould will perform four shows this Friday and Saturday. Gould has recorded several HBO specials, as well as worked on shows including “The Simpsons” and “Parks and Recreation.” Tickets are $22 and available online.

Saturday

Children’s Weekday Program Holiday Bazaar*
Arlington United Methodist Church (716 S. Glebe Road)
Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

This family-friendly holiday fair in the second floor great hall will have local craft and gift vendors, a silent auction, children’s activities and pictures with Santa. Donations of new packages of diapers will also be collected for the D.C. Diaper Bank.

Washington-Lee High School Holiday Bazaar
1301 N. Strafford Street
Time: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

This holiday festival will have more than 70 local artisans selling a variety of gift items. Sponsored by the Class of 2016, there will also be live music from school groups and multi-ethnic food for sale.

Library Hot Chocolate Open House
Arlington Mill Community Center (909 S. Dinwiddie Street)
Time: 2-4 p.m.

This library pop-up event is an open house to share stories and songs about families celebrating their unique holiday traditions. It is free and open to the public and includes a create-your-own hot chocolate drink station.

Sunday

The Year of Drinking Adventurously Book Signing*
One More Page Books (2200 N. Westmoreland Street #101)
Time: 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Alexandria-based author Jeff Cioletti will be signing copies of his new book, “The Year of Drinking Adventurously: 52 Ways to Get Out of Your Comfort Zone.” He will also discuss adventurous holiday drink trends.

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Also, be sure to check out our event calendar.

Monday

SK Bar Olympics
Spider Kelly’s (3181 Wilson Blvd)
Time: 5:30-10 p.m., games begin at 6:30 p.m.

Teams of two will compete in this fundraising event for the Arlington Free Clinic. Games include (Exam) Table Tennis, Pop-a-(flu)-Shot Basketball and Skee (the Doctor) Ball. The top five teams win prizes. Teams can sign up at the event for $20.

Thursday

Happy Thanksgiving!

Arlington Turkey Trot 5K
Christ Church of Arlington (3020 N. Pershing Drive)
Time: 8 a.m.

The 10th annual Turkey Tro Thanksgiving Day 5K will raise money for five local charities. Residents are invited to run, walk or volunteer at the race. Online registration is closed, but participants can enter at the church this Tuesday (12-6 p.m.) or Wednesday (12-8 p.m.). Registration is free for children under 6, $20 for children 6 to 17, and $35 for adults.

Friday

Alonzo Bodden Live at the Arlington Drafthouse
2903 Columbia Pike
Time: 10 p.m.

“Last Comic Standing” winner Alonzo Bodden will be performing three shows this Friday and Saturday. Bodden is a regular on NPR’s “Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me” and has appeared on several television shows. Tickets start at $22 and are available online.

Saturday

Shop Small Saturday*
Covet (5140 Wilson Blvd)
Time: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

The business voted Arlington’s “best gift shop” is participating in this year’s Shop Small Saturday movement. The celebration will have treats from Village Sweet bakery, free wrapping for gifts and a raffle to win a Covet gift card.

Sunday

Strategy Gaming Night
Shirlington Branch Library (4200 Campbell Ave)
Time: 6-9 p.m.

Euro-game enthusiasts will gather on Sunday night for an evening of strategic gaming. Some of the board games at the event include Settlers of Catan, Ticket to Ride and Dominion. The game night is free and open to the public.

44th Annual Messiah Sing-Along
Clarendon United Methodist Church (606 N. Irving Street)
Time: 7-9 p.m.

Organist and Choirmaster Dr. J. Reilly Lewis will lead a full orchestra, harpsichord, organ, soloists and the audience in singing Part One of Handel’s Messiah. A reception will follow. There is no admission charge, but a $20 donation is suggested.

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Also, be sure to check out our event calendar.

Monday

Book Panel with Wall Street Journal’s Greg Ip*
Mercatus Center at GMU (3434 Washington Blvd, 4th Floor)
Time: 5-7 p.m.

A panel of experts will discuss the themes of this new book. These include lessons from the U.S. financial crisis, Europe’s sovereign debt crisis, sports, technology, and natural disasters. The event is free and open to the public.

Arlington/Falls Church Young Republicans Meeting with Sgt. Jim Webb
Hard Times Cafe (3028 Wilson Blvd)
Time: 7 p.m.

In its last meeting of 2015, AFCYR is hosting Sgt. Jim Webb, son of former Virginia senator and Democratic presidential candidate Jim Webb. Sgt. Webb served with the Marine Corps for five years before working for government contracting companies. The meeting is open to the public.

Tuesday

Saint Ann Catholic School Open House*
980 N. Frederick Street
Time: 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Saint Ann Catholic School, a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence in Bluemont, will host and open house. Prospective students, their families and other members of the community are invited to attend.

Wednesday

Community Conversation: Teen Stress*
Walter Reed Community Center (2909 16th Street S)
Time: 6-8 p.m.

This is the first conversation in a series on building the strength of the community’s youth. The conversation is open to all community members, especially middle/high school students and their parents. Light refreshments will be served.

Arlington Thrive 40th Anniversary Celebration and Fundraiser*
Army Navy Country Club (1700 Army Navy Drive)
Time: 6:30-9 p.m.

The emergency funds organization is celebrating 40 years with hors d’oeuvres, an open bar and a performance by the Metropolitan Chorus. Tickets are $100 and are available online.

Thursday

Hyatt Crystal City Gingerbread House Contest
2799 Jefferson Davis Highway
Time: 3-6 p.m.

Local companies can enter this holiday-themed gingerbread decorating competition. Photos of the houses will be posted to Facebook and the gingerbread creation that gets the most “likes” wins. All interested participants must RSVP by this Tuesday.

Rock Spring Garden Club Holiday Design Event*
NRECA Building (4301 Wilson Blvd)
Time: 6:30-9 p.m.

Designer Jo Oliver will give a tutorial on floral design basics. All designs created will be available for sale and silent auction. Admission includes entry for door prizes, snacks, drinks and dessert. Tickets are available online.

Brian Posehn Live at the Arlington Drafthouse
2903 Columbia Pike
Time: 7:45 p.m.

Comedian, actor and writer Brian Posehn is known for his work writing for and performing on shows including “Seinfeld” and “Friends.” He is performing at the Drafthouse this Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Tickets start at $25 and are available online.

Saturday

Jennifer Bush-Lawson Foundation Memorial 5k and Family Fun Day*
5115 Little Falls Court
Time: 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

This family-friendly event starts with a 5k foot race, followed by a kids fun run and a day of activities. These include food trucks, a beer garden, face painting, and a moon bounce. Registration is still open online.

A Library Star Wars Celebration For All Ages
Central Library (1015 N. Quincy Street)
Time: 2-4 p.m.

Arlington’s Central Library is hosting a celebration of the series in preparation for the new movie release. There will be themed crafts, games and refreshments, as well as team trivia and a costume contest. The event is free and open to the public. 

Star Wars Concert*
George Washington Masonic National Memorial (101 Callahan Drive, Alexandria)
Time: 7-8:30 p.m.

Star Wars fans can prepare for the release of the seventh episode with music from the Symphony Orchestra of Northern Virginia. Tickets for are available online.

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Tuesday

Money 101: Budgeting Basics
Aurora Hills Branch Library (735 18th St S.)
Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Join Virginia Cooperative Extension Master Financial Education Volunteers and get your budgeting goals in order! Part of our Money 101 series, this program is focused on helping young professionals and new graduates with their finances.

Thursday

Fade to Winter
Arlington Cinema and Draft House
Time: Doors at 6:30 p.m., event at 7:30 p.m.

For the 7th year, DC Adventure Films presents the latest ski film, this year’s offering is Fade to Winter. This film captures nine skiers who go to skiing extremes, featuring jaw-dropping action from around the world. Tickets are $9.

2015 Forum on Health, Homelessness, and Poverty
GMU Arlington Campus, Founders Hall
Time: 1-4 p.m.

This event is an academic conference bringing together researchers, policymakers and practitioners to reduce effects of homelessness and poverty on health to improve policy design and outcomes. The event is free, registration is online.

Saturday

Global Strides AAH 5K
Tuckahoe Elementary School
Time: 8-9 a.m.

The Tuckahoe Elementary School and Arlington Traditional School PTA have come together to create opportunities for quality education for children in Uganda, through a 5k race and fundraiser. Registration is online and costs $25.

Sunday

VFW Veterans Day BBQ celebration
VFW 3150 (2116 19th St. N.)
Time: 1-3 p.m.

Join is from 1 pm-3 pm as we have recognize the sacrifices made by veterans past and present. We will having BBQ made by our Texan commander and a special guest. All proceeds will go to helping veterans and their families in the Arlington area.

Wine-Food Thanksgiving Pairing
Taste by Katie (6017 Wilson Blvd.)
Time: 2-4 p.m.

You’re invited to attend this tasting event featuring Chef Katie Gilman and Suzanne McGrath, wine educator and owner of The Curious Grape. They are hosting a sampling of wines that pair with Thanksgiving side dishes and desserts.

Benefit Concert for Syrian Refugee Children*
First Presbyterian Church, 601 North Vermont Street
Time: 7-9 p.m.

This free concert is an evening of music, with musical and dance performances including The Commonwealth Brass Quintet. The will go to Save The Children, specifically marked for humanitarian aid for Syrian refugee children.

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Monday

A Conversation on Arts and Mental Health
GMU Founders Hall Auditorium
Time: 6-7 p.m.

GMU’s Arts Management Program is hosting a conversation on mental health. The discussion will explore contemporary mental healthcare trends, available resources and the use of art to promote well-being.

Wednesday

Chiefs vs. Chefs
Clarendon Ballroom (3185 Wilson Blvd.)
Time: 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Chiefs vs. Chefs returns  for another fiery foray into foodie fandom! Watch three of the area’s best restaurant chefs go toe-to-toe with three of Arlington’s firehouse cooks in a three-course throw-down- using only food found in AFAC’s pantry!

1776 Crystal City Grand Opening
2231 Crystal Dr #1000
Time: 7-10 p.m.

After months of construction and design, 1776’s new space is ready. Join us in toasting innovative entrepreneurship, and network across the 1776 community. Come celebrate the new space and enjoy food, drinks, music and merriment.

Thursday

A Very Steampunk Halloween*
Tech Shop DC-Arlington (2100 Crystal Drive)
Time: 4-9 p.m.

Tech Shop is having party with Steampunk-themed costume and jack-o-lantern contests. Use some of Tech Shop’s gadgets and enjoy food and drink. Tickets for adult non-members are $15 and are available online. Children under 10 not permitted.

PAVE Halloween Carnival*
Top of the Town (1400 N. 14th St.)
Time: 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Join Promoting Awareness Victim Empowerment for our 1st annual Halloween Carnival and the launch of ‪#‎ConsentIs‬! The Consent Is campaign is focused on consent, respect and healthy relationships. Tickets are available online and are $65 each.

Friday

Carrie the Musical
Gunston Arts Center (2700 S. Lang Street)
Time: Starts at 8 p.m.

Based on Stephen King’s bestselling novel, the musical of Carrie hasn’t been seen since its 1988 Broadway production. Tickets are $25, and there are performances on Halloween and next weekend. Synopsis and details available online. 

Saturday

Trick or Treat with the Arlington Historical Society
Arlington Historical Museum
Time: 4-6 p.m.

This Halloween, the Arlington Historical Society is hosting our first trick-or-treat event at the Arlington Historical Museum! In addition to candy, we’ll have a Halloween-themed story time (appropriate for young children) and coloring activities.

2015 Halloween Movie Festival
Arlington Cinema and Draft House
Time: Starts at 5 p.m.

Three Halloween films for $8. The Goonies starts at 5 p.m., Ghostbusters is at 7:30, The Exorcist is at 9:45. Restaurant fare and table service is available. Show up in your Halloween costume (more than a mask) to win a free pass to a future movie!

Sunday

Pre-Election Day 5K: Halloween Fun Run*
Hayes Park (1415 North Lincoln St.)
Time: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Break out your Halloween costume for a fun run along the Custis Trail! Information about the upcoming election will be available at the start and finish of the race. This event is part of efforts to mobilize young voters in the area for the 2015 Virginia elections.

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Tuesday

NextGenNow & Crystal City BID Fall Networking Social*
Highline RxR (2010 Crystal Drive)
Time: 5:30-8:00 pm

Join the members of NextGenNow, a young professionals organization. Learn about what makes Crystal City an innovative, active, artful, accessible and green destination. There will be refreshments and a cash bar.

Friday

Continental Beer Garden
Plaza on 19th (1901 N Fort Myer Drive)
Time: 4-8 p.m.

Join Rosslyn’s Continental for two fall beer gardens at the Plaza on 19th. Enjoy craft beer, delicious food from Urban Poutine food truck, and a live D.J. Adults 21 and older only. There is no cover charge.

Saturday

Arlington CROP Hunger Walk
First Presbyterian Church (601 N. Vermont St.)
Time: 8:15-11:45 a.m.

This all-ages event raises funds for the Arlington Food Assistance Center and for disaster relief and refugee assistance around the world. Walk the 5k or 10k routes as part of a team or create one.

Big Yard Sale at St. Peter’s Church*
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church (4250 N. Glebe Road)
Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

St. Peter’s Episcopal Church will be hosting a giant yard sale. Items include clothing, toys, books, household goods, furniture, kitchen appliances, decorations and more. Walker Chapel United Methodist Church, will be hosting a sale across the street.

FALLOWEEN at Market Common Clarendon
Market Common Clarendon (2700 Clarendon Blvd)
Time: 12-4 p.m.

Market Common Clarendon will host the annual FALLOWEEN event for a day of fun the entire family can enjoy. There will be a live music, a petting zoo, face painters, pumpkin decorating, a photo opportunity and trick-or-treating. Admission is free.

Sunday

Marine Corps Marathon Finish Festival
Along Meade Street in Rosslyn
Time: 8 a.m.-12 p.m.

Celebrate the post-race activities alongside the runners and fans. Essential services, food, including a Restaurant Row, live music, entertainment and giveaways await runners and spectators as they continue down Meade Street from the finish area.

Howl-O-Ween Party & Costume Contest
James Hunter Park (1299 N Herndon Street)
Time: 3-5 p.m.

Join Clarendon Animal Care and Canine Performance for a Howl-O-Ween Party & Costume Contest. There will be pet games and goodies, a costume contest and pet photo booth. This is a free event that is open to everyone in the community.

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Monday

Crystal Screen Presents “Scream”
S. Bell Street between 18th Street S. and 20th Street S.
Time: Approximately 6:34 p.m.

The Crystal City Business Improvement District with Vornado/Charles E. Smith is showing a series of scary movies each week in October, leading up to Halloween. This week is 1996 horror flick “Scream.”

Tuesday

Watch the First Democratic Presidential Debate at GMU
GMU Arlington Campus (3351 Fairfax Drive)
Time: 8:30-11:00 pm

Come watch Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders vie for the presidential nomination in the first Democratic debate. The debate starts at 9 p.m. on CNN. Please RSVP to Robert Guttman, director of the Center for Politics and Foreign Relations.

Friday

Stuart Little*
Wakefield High School (1325 S. Dinwiddie Street)
Time: 7-8 p.m.

Wakefield Theatre presents the classic tale of a little mouse and his adventures in the big city. Tickets are $5 at the door. There is also a chance to meet the characters at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, followed by a 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. showing of the play.

Saturday

Arlington Host Lions – White Cane Day*
Harrison Street Safeway (2500 N. Harrison Street)
Westover Market (5863 Washington Blvd)
Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Arlington Host Lions Club will be collecting donations to help train people with eyesight disabilities to use white canes. Funds will also go to raising awareness of issues facing the blind.

A Reforming Church Sings: A Hymn Festival for Reformation*
Resurrection Lutheran Church (6201 Washington Blvd)
Time: 3-5 p.m.

Join the Resurrection Lutheran Church in singing a set of hymns led by pianist and composer David Cherwien. Public worship scholars Gail Ramshaw and Gordon Lathrop will provide reflections on each of the hymns performed. 

Sunday

Kinhaven 5K (plus 1K and Toddler Dash)
Bluemont Park (601 Manchester Street)
Time: 9-11 a.m.

Help benefit the Kinhaven Preschool in Ballston by running a 5K, 1K or Toddler Dash. The 5K will take runners on a trail through Bluemont Park. Participants can register online for the 5K, which costs $30, or the fun run for kids 12 and younger, which costs $5.

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Monday

Interviewing Strategies and Tactics Career Seminar*
Link Locale (3140 Washington Blvd)
Time: 7 – 8:30 p.m.

We will tackle common questions and teach a process for answering any interview question. Learn how to present stories from your professional experience, so that you come across as confident, competent and articulate. Register on Eventbrite.

Wednesday

Environmental County Board Candidates Forum*
Arlington Trades Center (2700 S. Taylor Street)
Time: 7 – 9 p.m.

Arlington’s environmental groups host a forum with County Board candidates Audrey Clement, Katie Cristol, Christian Dorsey and Mike McMenamin. Learn about the candidates’ positions on parks and environmental issues affecting the county.

Thursday

Arlington Historical Society Presents Mrs. Lee’s Rose Garden
Marymount University (2807 N. Glebe Road)
Time: 7 – 8 p.m.

The Arlington Historical Society will host author Carlo DeVito in the Reinsch Library auditorium as he discusses his book “Mrs. Lee’s Rose Garden: The True Story of the Founding of Arlington.” The event is free and open to the public.

Saturday

Saint Ann Family Fall Festival*
Saint Ann School and Church grounds (980 N. Frederick Street)
Time: 10 a.m. -4 p.m.

The day has fun for everyone, including rides and games for kids, live entertainment and variety of food. Adults will love the beer garden and sales with local merchants. Admission is free and the event is rain or shine. Proceeds go to Saint Ann School.

Ball-Sellers Antique Appraisal Roadshow
Carlin Hall (5711 4th Street S.)
Time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

The Second Annual Appraisal Roadshow is a fundraiser for Arlington’s oldest structure-the Ball-Sellers House. Participants should arrive at 9:30 a.m. and bring an antique to be appraised by experts. Appraisal is $25 per person to benefit Ball-Sellers House.

Sunday

Kidsave Wine Tasting at ScrewTop*
ScrewTop Wine Bar (1025 N. Fillmore Street)
Time: 4 – 6 p.m.

Hear all about Kidsave in this 3rd annual wine tasting and fundraiser. Enjoy wine and appetizers with friends and meet the Hubbard and Buckley families. Visit with successful volunteers and adoptive parents. Registration is $50 on Eventbrite.

16th Annual Shirlington Oktoberfest (Re-scheduled)
The Village at Shirlington (4001 Campbell Avenue)
Time: 12 – 7 p.m.

Enjoy a German-style Oktoberfest! Attendees are invited to dress up for German food and drink from regional breweries. Tickets are $30 and include a glass and 10 drink tickets. Tickets go on sale at 11 a.m. on the day of. Event is free for non-drinkers.

Walking Dead Season Premiere Party*
Twisted Vines Bistro and Bottleshop (2803 Columbia Pike)
Time: 8 – 11:30 p.m.

Join Twisted Vines for the Walking Dead Season 6 premiere! We will have unlimited special appetizers and themed drinks served in the bar area. Limited tickets available, reserve now! Tickets are $45 and can be reserved online.

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Monday

Networking 101 & Your Personal Elevator Pitch Career Seminar*
Link Locale (3140 Washington Blvd)
Time: 7 – 8:30 p.m.

Did you know 70 percent of jobs are found through networking? Learn to make an elevator pitch and gain contacts. Session will have a simulation networking meeting. Register on Eventbrite.

Wednesday

APAH Affordable Housing Month Open House
Buchanan Gardens Apartments (926 S. Buchanan Street)
Time: 8 – 8:45 a.m.

The Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing welcomes you to learn more during open houses. Learn about and discuss topics such as: what is affordable housing? Who lives in affordable housing? Why is it important? How is it financed?

Thursday

Pride on the Rocks – Festival Countdown*
Redrocks Arlington (2501 9th Road S.)
Time: 6 – 11 p.m.

Trivia! Raffle! Frivolity! Free parking! “Pride on the Rocks” features food and drink specials, team trivia, and more! Team trivia starts at 7:30pm, and there are prizes! RedRocks Arlington donates 10 percent of all sales that evening to Northern Virginia Pride!

The Pump and Dump: A Parentally Incorrect Show and Night Out For Once
Arlington Drafthouse (2903 Columbia Pike)
Time: 7:45 p.m. – 10 p.m.

“The Pump and Dump” is a night out to make you laugh away a kid-filled day. Comedian/musician Shayna Ferm and her sidekick, MC Doula, host this evening of comedy. Tickets are $20.

Saturday

Annual Arlington Fun Ride*
Crystal City (18th Street and Crystal Drive)
Time: 8 a.m. -12 p.m.

This scenic, family-friendly event will give riders a chance to experience the paved trails of the “Arlington Loop.” Riders may choose to stop at rest stops in Crystal City, Columbia Pike, Ballston and Rosslyn. Learn more at www.arlingtonfunride.org.

E-CARE Fall Recycling Event
Thomas Jefferson Middle School (125 S. Old Glebe Road)
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.

The Arlington Environmental Collection and Recycling Event (E-CARE) is an event where Arlington residents can safely dispose of hazardous materials and recycle many household items. Here is a complete list of accepted items.

TEDx Arlington
Spectrum Theater (1611 N. Kent Street)
Time: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

TEDx is just like the famed Ted Talks you see online. At TEDxArlington, we will explore connectedness from different layered perspectives including family, neighbors, community. Tickets are $75 and must be purchased in advance.

Sunday

Solar Home Tour
706 N. Ivy Street
Time: 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Two buildings near the Clarendon Metro will be open for view as part of a national solar home tour. See solar water heating, a direct-exchange HVAC system and much more. Groups, students, families welcome. For information email [email protected].

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