Thursday, Sept. 4
Charles Houston seniors pickleball games, 55 and older. 9 a.m.-noon Thursday-Friday, Charles Houston Recreation Center, 901 Wythe St., Alexandria. Free. 703-746-5552 or www.alexandriava.gov .
"Fire," heat-inspired works of cilia art are displayed. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Sunday, Torpedo Factory Art Center, Potomac Cilia Arts Gallery, Studio 18, 105 N. Union St., Alexandria. Free. 703-548-0935 or www.potomacfiberartsgallery.com .
"Electronic Aesthetics" exhibit, appearance carve by Eric Celarier and paintings by Glen Kessler. Opens, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday; reception, 4-6 p.m. Saturday; show, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays, through Oct. 5, Northern Virginia Association College, Margaret W. and Joseph L. Fisher Art Gallery, 3001 N. Beauregard St., Alexandria. Free. 703-845-6156.
Alexandria bulb clinic, Virginia Cooperative Extension adept gardeners acknowledgment agronomical questions. 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Lee Center, 1108 Jefferson St., Alexandria. Free. 703-746-5548 or vcealexleeplantclinic@gmail.com.
Charles Houston art for seniors, draw, paint, accomplish jewelry. 10-11 a.m. weekly, Charles Houston Recreation Center, 901 Wythe St., Alexandria. $15. 703-746-5552, www.alexandriava.gov .
Rosslyn farmers market, produce, jellies, herbs, pastries, bread. 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 1401 Wilson Blvd., Arlington. 703-522-6628 or www.rosslynva.org .
"Influence and Inspiration" exhibit, works by the Washington Blush School artists and Art League advisers Sam Gilliam and Lou Stovall, featuring the Art League's 60-year celebration. Noon-4 p.m. Thursday-Friday and Sunday, 1-4 p.m. Saturday, through Sept. 21. Reception, 4-6 p.m. Sunday, the Athenaeum, 201 S. Prince St., Alexandria. Free. 703-548-0035 or www.theartleague.org .
Athenaeum Banned Books Exchange, bead off a book and aces up addition in anniversary of the abandon to read. Noon-4 p.m. Thursday-Friday and Sunday, 1-4 p.m. Saturday, through Sept. 27, the Athenaeum, 201 S. Prince St., Alexandria. Free. 703-548-0035 or www.nvfaa.org , www.ala.org.
Nannie J. Lee chief women's basketball, 55 and older, flat on a 3-on-3 bisected court. 12:30-2:30 p.m. weekly, Nannie J. Lee Memorial Recreation Center, 1108 Jefferson St., Alexandria. Free. 703-746-5533, www.alexandriava.gov .
Ballston farmers market, produce, bread, pastries, meat flowers, account chef demonstrations and alive music. 3-7 p.m., Welburn Square, Wilson Boulevard and Taylor Street, Arlington. 202-362-8889 or www.freshfarmmarkets.org .
Arlington Central Library bulb clinic, agronomical questions answered by Virginia Cooperative Extension adept gardeners. 6:45-8:45 p.m., Arlington Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St. Free. 703-228-6400 or mgarlalex@gmail.com .
Growing vegetables in the fall, Virginia Adept Gardeners of Arlington and Alexandria altercate crops that can be developed in the fall, agronomical tasks, advancing for bounce and summer area and extending the autumn division in algid months. 7-8:30 p.m., Fairlington Association Center, 3308 S. Stafford St., Arlington. Free; allotment required. 703-228-6414 or mgarlalex@gmail.com .
RPCA workshop: "Join the Conversation," appearance a altercation about the action and categories of service, sorted according to the bulk of association account they provide, by the Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities. 7-8:30 p.m., Mount Vernon Recreation Center, 2701 Commonwealth Ave., Alexandria. Free. 703-746-5556, www.alexandriava.gov or elsie.akinbobola@alexandriava.gov .
War of 1812 Bicentennial Lecture, British argosy historian Andrew Lambert discusses "When John Bull Came to Town: Alexandria in the War of 1812." 7-8:30 p.m., George Washington Masonic National Memorial, 101 Callahan Dr., Alexandria. $10. 703-746-4242 or www.visitalexandriava.com .
"Sunday in the Park With George ," Georges Seurat's painting "Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte " provided the afflatus for Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's musical. 8 p.m. Thursday-Friday, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, 2 and 7 p.m. Sunday, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday, through Sept. 21, Signature Theatre, 4200 Campbell Ave., Arlington. $29-$98. 703-820-9771 or www.signature-theatre.org .
Friday, Sept. 5
Northern Virginia Chief Olympics, annals online by Friday for Sept. 13-24 events. $12. 703-228-4721, www.nvso.us or nvso1982@gmail.com .
Alexandria austerity shop, appearance clothes, housewares, kitchen appliances, paintings, books. Proceeds account bounded charities. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Church of St. Clement, 1701 N. Quaker Lane, Alexandria. 703-998-6166.
"Electronic Aesthetics" exhibit, appearance carve by Eric Celarier and paintings by Glen Kessler. Opens, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday; reception, 4-6 p.m. Saturday; show, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays, through Oct. 5, Northern Virginia Association College, Margaret W. and Joseph L. Fisher Art Gallery, 3001 N. Beauregard St., Alexandria. Free. 703-845-6156
Lee Center walkers trip, biking by van to the Franciscan Monastery in Washington. 10 a.m., Lee Chief Center, 5722 Lee Hwy., Arlington. $3 with 55+ Pass ; allotment required. 703-228-0555.
Burford Memorial Exhibition, appearance paintings by James Edwin Burford. Opens, 5-7:30 p.m. Friday; show, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday-Saturday, through Oct. 9, Marymount University, Barry Gallery, 2807 N. Glebe Rd., Arlington. Free. 703-284-1561 or www.marymount.edu .
Saturday, Sept. 6
Alexandria farmers market, produce, broiled goods, affected art, adornment and crafts, sponsored by the city, 7 a.m.-noon, bulb dispensary casework from adept gardeners, 7-9:30 a.m. Bazaar Square, 301 King St., Alexandria. 703-746-3200 or www.alexandriava.gov .
Arlington farmers market, produce, cheese, pasta, addle meat, flowers. 8 a.m.-noon., questions answered by Virginia Cooperative Extension adept gardeners, 8-11 a.m. North Courthouse Road and North 14th Street. 703-228-6426 or www.arlingtonparks.us .
Del Ray farmers market, produce, cheese, flowers, meat, eggs, honey, nuts, broiled goods, 8 a.m.-noon., Virginia Cooperative Extension bulb clinic, 8:30-11 a.m., Mount Vernon and East Oxford avenues, Alexandria. 703-683-2570, www.alexandriava.gov or pmiller1806@comcast.net .
Alexandria ancestors bike ride, for all accomplishment levels. A comfortable clip over 5.36 miles. Wear a helmet and accompany water. 9-10:30 a.m., Charles Barrett Recreation Center, 1115 Martha Custis Dr., Alexandria. Free. 703-746-5414 or www.alexandriava.gov .
Arlington History Bike Tour, a 23-mile bike ride visiting parks and celebrated sites with comfortable stops, sponsored by the Center Hiking Club. 9 a.m., Ballston Metro station, 4230 Fairfax Dr., Arlington. $2. 703-243-0179 or bhberne@yahoo.com .
Encore Learning: abatement advance preview, advisers altercate accessible courses, advice on membership, clubs and contest available. 9 a.m.-noon, George Mason University at Arlington, Founders Hall, 3351 Fairfax Dr., Arlington. Free. 703-228-2144 or www.encorelearning.net .
"Make a Bird of It" workshop, 18 and older. A mixed-media carve branch led by Laura Hummel application repurposed or best metals and added objects. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Del Ray Artisans, Nicholas A. Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria. $60; members, $50; accumulation fee, $5; allotment required. 703-838-6265 or www.delrayartisans.org .
Contrabands and Freedmen Cemetery Memorial Dedication Ceremony, for information, arrangement one of the Web sites. 10 a.m., 700 Church St., Alexandria. Free. 703-746-4554, www.alexandriava.gov or historicalexandria@alexandriava.gov .
"Arlington's Brewery and Cherry Smash," appearance the painting of a adolescent woman bubbler Cherry Smash, aboriginal bottles and artery from the brewery, artifacts, advertisements, postcards. 1-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Arlington Historical Museum, 1805 S. Arlington Ridge Rd. Free. 703-892-4204 or www.arlingtonhistoricalsociety.org .
Ball-Sellers House, bout of home congenital about 1750. 1-4 p.m., Ball-Sellers House, 5620 S. Third St., Arlington. Free. 703-941-4086.
Fall backyard affliction basics, led by Virginia Cooperative Extension adept gardeners of Alexandria and Arlington, capacity accommodate how to aerate and advance a lawn, back and how to berry and feed, and means to accumulate a weed-free backyard abutting spring. 1:30-3 p.m., Fairlington Association Center, 3308 S. Stafford St., Arlington. Free; allotment required. 703-228-6414 or mgarlalex@gmail.com.
Sunday, Sept. 7
Westover farmers market, fruit, produce, meat, dairy, cut flowers, Turkish specialties. 8 a.m.-noon, Washington Boulevard and North McKinley Road, Arlington. 703-405-8232 or www.westoverfarmersmarket.org .
West End farmers market, produce, coffee, broiled goods, cheese, yogurt, sponsored by Eden Good. 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Ben Brenman Park, 4800 Brenman Park Dr., Alexandria. 703-746-4343 or www.westendfarmersmarket.org .
Columbia Pike farmers market, produce, chocolate, tea, coffee, cheese, bison meat. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., South Walter Reed Drive and Columbia Pike (Pike Park), Arlington. 703-892-2776 or www.columbia-pike.org .
Four Mile Run farmers and artisan market, produce, beef, desserts, herbs, cheese and crafts. 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; concert by Matt Buchanan, 10 a.m., Four Mile Run Farmers & Artisan Market, 4109 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria. 804-464-7661, www.4mrmarket.org or 4mrmarket@arlandria.org .
"Beauty and the Beasts," works by adobe artists aggressive by the beastly kingdom. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. circadian (until 9 p.m. Thursday), through Sept. 28, Torpedo Factory Art Center, Scope Gallery, 105 N. Union St., Alexandria. Free. 703-548-6288 or www.torpedofactory.org.
Tavern Museum's first-person workshop, for beginners, a four-part branch on how to analysis and advance a first-person character, baddest adapted aeon clothes, action convenance sessions in appearance and accommodate an befalling to footfall out assimilate the "stage" during the Candlelight Bout Program. 2-4 p.m., Gadsby's Tavern Museum, 134 N. Royal St., Alexandria. $40; anniversary class, $12; allotment required. 703-746-4242 or shop.alexandriava.gov .
Seniors pickleball games, drop-in for those 55 and older. 3-4:30 p.m., Charles Houston Recreation Center, 901 Wythe St., Alexandria. $8; canton residents, free. 703-746-5552 or www.alexandriava.gov .
WMPA Summer Chamber Music Series, appearance pianist Haskell Small assuming "A Affairs of Federico Mompou: Musica Callada." 3 p.m., the Lyceum, 201 S. Washington St., Alexandria. Donations accepted. 703-799-8229 or www.wmpamusic.org .
Monday, Sept. 8
Seniors tennis, singles and doubles matches. 8 a.m.-noon weekdays, Bluemont Park, Tennis Courts, 601 N. Manchester St., Arlington. Chargeless with 55+ Pass . 703-228-4745.
"A Bicentennial Retrospective" exhibit, appearance the War of 1812 and the Old Presbyterian Meeting House. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays, Old Presbyterian Meeting House, at the Elliot House, 321 S. Fairfax St., Alexandria. Free. 703-549-6670 or www.opmh.org .
"Young at Art," a juried art appearance for artists 55 and older. 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Friday, through Nov. 21, Dr. Oswald Durant Arts Center, 1605 Cameron St., Alexandria. Free. 703-746-5560.
ESL adjustment exam, for English as a Additional Language developed classes to be captivated Sept. 29-Dec. 19, allotment of Arlington Accessible Schools' REEP Program. 9 a.m. or 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 15, 22. Syphax Education Center, 2110 Syphax Blvd., Arlington. Exam, free; course, $285; bodies who alive and assignment in Arlington, $200. 703-228-4200 or www.apsva.us.
Horticulture advice desk, agronomical questions answered by Virginia Cooperative Extension adept gardeners. 9 a.m.-noon weekdays (closed this Monday), Fairlington Association Center, 3308 S. Stafford St., Arlington. Free. 703-228-6414 or mgarlalex@gmail.com.
"Yosemite and Beyond" photographs, blush landscapes by Robin Kent. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday and Thursday, 1-9 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Cherrydale Branch Library, 2190 Military Rd., Arlington. Free. 703-525-9275.
Cellphone appearance for seniors, alarm for an appointment. 10 a.m.-noon, Langston-Brown Chief Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. Chargeless with 55+ Pass . 703-228-6300.
Lee Jammers concert, 10:15 a.m., Lee Chief Center, 5722 Lee Hwy., Arlington. Free. 703-228-0555.
Alexandria Encore Chorale rehearsals, 10:30 a.m.-noon Monday, through Dec. 15, Convergence, 1801 N. Quaker Lane, Alexandria. 301-261-5747 or encorecreativity.org .
"All Creatures Great and Small" art exhibit, appearance animal-themed works. Noon-7 p.m. Monday-Thursday, noon-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, through Oct. 26, Beastly Welfare League of Alexandria, Vola Lawson Beastly Shelter, 4101 Eisenhower Ave., Alexandria. Free; accompany donations of blankets and towels. 703-838-4774 or www.delrayartisans.org .
Seniors claret burden monitoring, 1-2 p.m., Lee Chief Center, 5722 Lee Hwy., Arlington. Free; aboriginal come, aboriginal served. 703-228-0555.
Applying for Social Security benefits, banking adviser Mike May discusses how to aerate benefits, back to administer and how to alike with pensions. 2 p.m., Langston-Brown Chief Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. Free; allotment required. 703-228-6300.
Figure-drawing workshop, draw or acrylic a alive model's abbreviate pose. 7-9 p.m., Del Ray Artisans, Nicholas A. Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria. $10; members, $8. 703-838-4827 or www.thedelrayartisans.org .
Tuesday, Sept. 9
Do-it-yourself home aliment workshops, 55 and older, annals by Tuesday for workshops captivated at Falls Church Home Depot, 10-11:30 a.m. Sept. 11, 18, 25. Walter Reed Chief Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. Free; allotment required. 703-228-0955.
Army Officers' Wives' Club program, assets by Tuesday for Sept. 18 bout of a celebrated home, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Meet at Quarters 6 on Grant Ave., Fort Myer. Parking is accessible at the Officer's Club and the Army Band Hall parking lot. Free; allotment required. 703-781-0474, www.aowcgwa.org or aowcgwareservations@gmail.com .
Senior conditioning with Ms. Lynn, 55 and older, advance aspect and balance, strengthen muscles. 10-10:45 a.m., Mount Vernon Recreation Center, 2701 Commonwealth Ave., Alexandria. Eight sessions, $50. 703-746-5556.
Fort Ward Museum exhibit, "50 Years of Collecting: An Anniversary Display of Altar From the Fort Ward Collection" appearance added than 4,000 altar from the Civil War period. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday, Fort Ward Museum and Celebrated Site, 4301 W. Braddock Rd., Alexandria. Free. 703-746-4848 or www.fortward.org .
"Architectural Interpretations" exhibit, cilia art aggressive by architecture. Opens, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday; show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. circadian (until 9 p.m. Thursday), through Oct. 14, Torpedo Factory Art Center, Potomac Cilia Arts Gallery, Studio 18, 105 N. Union St., Alexandria. Free. 703-548-0935 or www.potomacfiberartsgallery.com .
Divine Mercy Cenacle, abstraction of the Sacred Scripture, the Catechism of the Catholic Church and the Diary of Saint Faustina. 10 a.m. the additional and fourth Tuesday of anniversary month, St. Mary's Lyceum, 313 Duke St., Alexandria. 703-836-4100.
Culpepper Garden Book Club, altercate Robert Galbraith's book "The Cuckoo's Calling ." 1 p.m., Culpepper Garden Chief Center, 4435 N. Pershing Dr., Arlington. Chargeless with 55+ Pass ; allotment required. 703-228-4403.
Crystal Burghal farmers market, produce, cheese, flowers, plants, eggs, coffee, tea, broiled goods. 3-7 p.m., 251 18th St., Arlington. 703-412-9430 or www.crystalcity.org .
AARP's acute disciplinarian class, a two-day chic for those 55 and older. 5:30-9:30 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, Langston-Brown Chief Center, 2121 N. Culpeper St., Arlington. $20; AARP members, $15. 703-228-6300.
Composting techniques for seniors, means to administer backyard and kitchen recyclable materials. 6:30 p.m., Walter Reed Chief Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. Chargeless with 55+ Pass ; allotment required. 703-228-0955.
"Passport to Retirement," a branch led by the Foundation for Personal Banking Education. 7-8 p.m., Charles E. Beatley Library, 5005 Duke St., Alexandria. Free. 703-746-1751 or rlaplante@alexandria.lib.va .
Wednesday, Sept. 10
Walking club trip, biking by van to Cabin John Trail in Bethesda. 9:30 a.m., Culpepper Garden Chief Center, 4435 N. Pershing Dr., Arlington. $4 with 55+ Pass . 703-228-4403.
Lee-Fendall House exhibit, appearance "Their Fates Intertwined: The Lees of Alexandria During the War of 1812." 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Lee-Fendall House Museum and Garden, 614 Oronoco St., Alexandria. $15. 703-548-1789 or www.leefendallhouse.org .
Postpartum abutment group, for women with abasement or all-overs during abundance or in the aboriginal year afterwards childbirth. 10:30 a.m.-noon the additional and fourth Wednesdays of anniversary month, Virginia Hospital Center, Women and Infant Health Lobby, 1701 N. George Mason Dr., Arlington. Free. 703-829-7152 or jalyn.psva@gmail.com .
Figure-drawing workshop, draw or acrylic a alive model's gesture, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Del Ray Artisans, Nicholas A. Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria. $8-$12. 703-836-1468 or www.thedelrayartisans.org .
Arlington Arts Center shows, appearance reprise of "40 to the Fore," remixing exhibitions of the accomplished 40 years, and "Organic Tales" by Alice Whealin and Si Jae Byun. 1 -7 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, noon-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, through Oct. 5, Arlington Arts Center, 3550 Wilson Blvd. Free. 703-248-6800 or www.arlingtonartscenter.org.
Watercolor classes for seniors, beginners apprentice basics in washes, appearance and appropriate effects. Abstracts provided. 1 p.m., Arlington Mill Chief Center, 909 S. Dinwiddie St., Arlington. Six sessions, $50 with 55+ Pass ; allotment required. 703-228-7369.
Figure-drawing workshop, draw or acrylic a alive model's abbreviate and continued pose. 2-5 p.m., Del Ray Artisans, Nicholas A. Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria. $10-$12. 703-836-1468 or www.thedelrayartisans.org .
Clarendon farmers market, produce, broiled goods, plants, herbs, bootleg soaps, teas. 3-7 p.m., Arlington Central Park, abutting to the Clarendon Metro station, Danville and 14th streets, Arlington. 703-812-8881 or clarendon.org .
Family bold night, appearance lath games. 5:30-7 p.m., Charles Barrett and Recreation Center, 1115 Martha Custis Dr., Alexandria. Free. 703-746-5414, www.alexandriava.gov or registerarpca@alexandriava.gov .
E-mail and Internet basics for seniors, 6:30 p.m., Arlington Mill Chief Center, 909 S. Dinwiddie St., Arlington. Chargeless with 55+ Pass ; allotment required. 703-228-7369.
Arlington garden talk, capacity accommodate crop alternative and soils, berry starting, comestible landscaping, composting and starting a garden. 7-9 p.m. weekly, Arlington Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St. Free. 703-228-5990 or library.arlingtonva.us .
NAMI/FOCUS abutment group, for families and accompany of those with bipolar disorder, schizophrenia or berserk depression. 7:30-9:30 p.m. every additional Wednesday of anniversary month, Aboriginal Christian Church of Alexandria, 2723 King St., Alexandria. Free. 571-451-0773 or jgulka@verizon.net .
Postpartum abutment group, for women adversity abasement or all-overs during abundance or in the aboriginal year afterward childbirth. 7:30-9 p.m. the additional and fourth Wednesdays of anniversary month. Fairlington United Methodist Church, Room 109, 3900 King St., Alexandria. Free. 703-831-7845 or megan.monsky.psva@gmail.com .
Thursday, Sept. 11
Art League exhibit, appearance Web Bryant's oil paintings, "Washington From Light to Night." Opens, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. and reception, 6:30-8 p.m. Sept 11; show, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday (until 9 p.m. Thursday), noon-6 p.m. Sunday, through Oct. 6, Torpedo Factory Art Center, the Art League Gallery, Studio 21, 105 N. Union St., Alexandria. Free. 703-683-1780 or www.theartleague.org .
Seniors blood-pressure monitoring, 10-11 a.m., Walter Reed Chief Center, 2909 S. 16th St., Arlington. Free; aboriginal come, aboriginal served. 703-228-0955.
Faith, Food and Fellowship, a account with music, a bulletin from a pastor, lunch, and Washington Post columnist John Kelly tells belief about bounded communities. Noon, Clarendon United Methodist Church, 606 N. Irving St., Arlington. Free; lunch, $5. 703-527-8574 or www.morefaith.org .
Low Vision Resource Accumulation program, appearance "Making Your House a Home for a Lifetime" by Joan Pease of Partners in Planning, discussing how homes can be advised with safety, abundance and convenience. 1:30-3 p.m., Charles E. Beatley Library, 5005 Duke St., Alexandria. Free. 703-746-1762 or www.alexandria.lib.va.us .
Energy Efficiency — Beyond the Basics workshop, apprentice insulation and sealing the home. 6:30-8:30 p.m., Fairlington Association Center, 3308 S. Stafford St., Arlington. Free; nonmembers, $15. 703-228-6427 or www.eventbrite.com .
Glencarlyn knitting group, includes instruction. 6:30-8:30 p.m. every additional Thursday of anniversary month, Glencarlyn Branch Library, 300 S. Kensington St., Arlington. Free. 703-228-6548.
— Compiled by Ria Manglapus
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