 National Black Poetry Day
Thurs, Oct 17 | 7-8p | Walter Reed Community Center | Columbia Heights
Learn the history of National Black Poetry Day and how Black poetry resonates in Arlington County. Be inspired by poetry readings from local poets Angelique Palmer and Hayes Davis. There will be an opportunity to reflect on the spoken poetry as well as Q&A with the poets. Presented in partnership with the Department of Parks and Recreation. More
Let it FLOW! by Scott Pennington
Thurs, Oct 10 | 3-7p | Met Park | National Landing
Match and toss bean bags with images of cotton swabs, dental floss, cat litter, human waste, toilet paper, cigarette butts, “flushable” wipes, etc. with the proper disposal vessel: sink, toilet, trash can or the food scraps collection bin. This colorful carnival game built specifically for Arlington by artist Scott Pennington is designed to accommodate two to three players at a time making it fun for friends and family! Learn how household waste impacts the County’s wastewater collection and treatment systems and how you can help. Let it FLOW! runs through October 26. More
Photo by Side A Photography
Coming for Let it FLOW! at Met Park on October 10? You can also see MOCA on the Move with artist Zara Gonzalez Hoang, and listen to the Fran Vielma Quartet with Jazz @ Met from 4:30 to 6:30pm.
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 Arlington Artists Alliance: Altered States
Oct 17-Nov 24 | Alliance Gallery | Clarendon
This regional juried exhibition explores the artists’ interpretation of the show’s title, Altered States. Themes include transformation and change, alternate realities, inner or personal growth, shifting perspectives or visual distortion, and the physical use of artists’ materials. Join on Thurs, Oct 17 from 5 to 7pm for an opening reception. More
MoCA Arlington: Cyborg Cyanotypes with Danni O’Brien
Sat, Oct 12 | 1-3p | MoCA Arlington Innovation Studio | National Landing
Join the current Resident Artist, Danni O’Brien, at the MoCA Arlington Innovation Studio for this hands-on workshop. Cyanotype is one of the oldest photographic printing processes that is camera-less and involves layering images or objects onto paper coated with a solution sensitive to UV light. The resulting images are striking blue and white and exist as records of drawn lines, objects’ forms, and movement and time. More
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Jane Franklin Dance: Ruff the Runway
Mon, Oct 14 | 4p | Snouts 7 Stouts Indoor Dog Park and Bar | Green Valley
Strut your mutt down the runway and compete for fantastic prizes! Whether your pooch is polished, pampered, or just plain adorable, this is their time to shine! No mutt to strut? No worries! You’ll see repertory excerpts performed by JFD company members to usher in the new 2024-25 Season. More
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Can't get enough of fashionable pups? Join MoCA Arlington on Tues, Oct 22, 5-7pm, for Howl-ween at Met Park! This pawsome event will be filled with art making, a dog costume contest, dog trick or treating, and the pop up cafe, Rossana. More
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"Sones y Tradiciones" Music and Dance Concert
Sat, Oct 19 | 8-10p | Gunston Theatre One | Long Branch Creek
Los Quetzales dance concert with live music by Grupo Fenix. The music and dance traditions of beautiful states from North to South, Chihuahua, Sinaloa, Chiapas, Jalisco and more! More
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St. George's Chamber Series
Fri, Oct 11 | 12p | St. George's Episcopal Church | Virginia Square
These one-hour lunch time concerts continue every first and second Friday of the month through May. Friday, October 11 features Mozart: Sonata No. 4 in E-Flat Major, K. 282, Saint-Saens: Sonata No. 1 in D Minor, Op. 75, and Linnane: Selected Songs More
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