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Arlington Art Truck: Chromatic Curiosity
thru Oct 31 | various locations
Capture the excitement and wonder of a child with a magnifying glass and re-envision the world around you: Chromatic Curiosity provides visitors with a collection of shaped mirrors and colored lenses to creatively explore their surroundings. More
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Sat, Oct 16, 8am-12pm: Arlington Farmers Market
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Sun, Oct 24, 8am-12pm: Westover Farmers Market
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Sun, Oct 31, 9am-1pm: Fairlington Farmers Market
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Langston Boulevard Zine
The Langston Boulevard Zine brings the history, stories and character of Langston Boulevard to life through illustrations by artist Liz Nugent. The Zine creates a lasting digest of the rich history and character of Langston Boulevard, connecting the community with the past and the present, while generating dialogue about a future vision for the corridor. View and request your own copy of the Zine online
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Music by the Metro
Wednesdays | 5:30 pm | Clarendon Metro Park | Clarendon
The Clarendon Alliance proudly presents the Music by the Metro - Clarendon Concert Series. Join for four weeks of FREE concerts! More
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Oct 13: Sol Roots Band
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Oct 20: The Fuss
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New Public Art at Central Library
Arlington residents and Library patrons are in for a visual treat when entering the second floor at Central Library. The newly installed artwork titled “North Lincoln Street, Arlington, Virginia” by Arlington artist Jason Horowitz, features a playful, 360-degree view of a re-imagined Ballston neighborhood landscape. Save the date to meet the artist on Thurs, Nov 4 to learn about the new art installation and get an in-depth view about Horowitz’s process and work. More
Arlington Arts Center
Olivia Tripp Morrow: Body, Joy, Cage, Scar Artist Talk
Sat, Oct 16 | 2-3pm | Arlington Arts Center | Virginia Square
Join AAC resident artist Olivia Tripp Morrow for an artist talk in conjunction with her solo exhibition on view in AAC’s Wyatt Resident Artist Gallery through Dec 18. In Body, Joy, Cage, Scar, Olivia Tripp Morrow’s drawings, embroidery, and video explore the human body as a tool, a worksite, and a raw material. In January of 2020, the artist underwent surgical augmentation to halt a progressive spine disorder. Morrow’s recent work explores her experience of surgery and recovery, as well as the abilities and limitations of her “new” body, while also speaking to broader human experiences of pain, resilience, strength, and vulnerability. More
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Jane Franklin Dance: Climate
Sun, Oct 24 | 5pm | The Athenaeum | Alexandria
Jane Franklin Dance returns to the Athenaeum with new works that respond to the current exhibit "Art Optimism: Focus on Change and Sustainability." Rob Priore’s new work explores. surprising movement and group partnership to echo music by Silvia Perez Cruz and Silvania Estrada.
"Barrier" draws a picture of connections to earth and to each other. JFD invites audiences to experience the real, personal journeys of the people and ecosystems in our midst. More
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Study Japanese in Arlington:
Harvest Japanese Tea Ceremony
Sun, Oct 17 | 2-4pm | First Presbyterian Church | Ballston
This special harvest themed tea ceremony is presented by SJA and Omotosenke Domonkai Eastern Region USA. They will host four traditional tea ceremony demonstrations in 30 minute increments. Observer tickets still available! More
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Columbia Pike Revitalization Organization 35th Anniversary Celebration
Thurs, Oct 14 | 5:30-8pm | 2501 9th Rd. S. | Penrose
Explore international foods, enjoy a dance performance, connect with community members, and join the champagne toast to 35 years of partnership building in the Columbia Pike corridor. Featuring a mini pop-up gallery of photographer Lloyd Wolf's work for the Columbia Pike Documentary Project and a new engagement project showcasing Columbia Pike’s international restaurant community presented by artist Sushmita Mazumdar. More
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Arlington Reads: Bina Venkataraman in Conversation with Diane Kresh
Thurs, Oct 21 | 7-8pm | via YouTube
Join Arlington Public Library for a conversation between science policy expert and journalist Bina Venkataraman and Library Director Diane Kresh about Venkataraman's book "The Optimist's Telescope: Thinking Ahead in a Reckless Age." This event is sponsored by the Rosslyn BID, which is raffling off gift cards to a new local restaurant Assembly, and supported by EcoAction Arlington which will share tips and resources during the YouTube premiere. More
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Ballston Cars & Coffee
Saturdays | 8-10am | thru Oct 30 | 3910 Wilson Blvd | Ballston
Join for Ballston Cars & Coffee where attendees can enjoy a collection of unique cars, live performances from local musicians, and complimentary coffee and baked goods (while supplies last)! More
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