Know of something missing from our community entertainment Calendar? Send it to The Arlington Connection, e-mail it to arlington@connectionnewspapers.com, mail to 7913 Westpark Drive, McLean, VA 22102, or fax to 703-917-0991. Deadline is 2 p.m. the Thursday before publication. Call Rebecca Halik at 703-917-6407 with any questions. Photos are welcome.
Wednesday/March 14
Play Group. From 9-11 a.m. at Barcroft Community House, 800 S. Buchanan St., Arlington. For parents and children. Free. Contact 703-521-1116.
Read to Me: Family Stories. 2:30 p.m. at Westover Library, 1800 N. Lexington St., Arlington. Drop-in storytime for all ages. 703-228-5260.
Twos and Threes Together. 10 a.m. at Central Library, 1015 North Quincy St., Arlington. For children ages 2-4. Space is limited and registration is required; call 703-228-5946.
Read to Me: Family Stories. 7 p.m. at Cherrydale Library, 2190 N. Military Road, Arlington. Drop-in storytime for all ages. 703-228-6330.
Tiny Tot Program. 10-10:45 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.-Noon. Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S. Carlin Springs Road, Arlington. Children ages 1 1/2 - 2 years old with an adult. Programs may include songs, discovery moments and mini-hikes. $3. Registration required, 703-228-4747.
Gemstone Club. Aquamarine. 2:30-3:30 p.m. and 4-5 p.m. Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608 N. Military Road, Arlington. Children ages 7-12 will learn about geology, mining, legends, and literature for each gem. $4. Registration required, 703-228-4747.
Lucky Leprechauns. 3:30–4:30 p.m. Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S. Carlin Springs Road, Arlington. Children ages 3–7 with an adult can get ready for St. Patrick’s Day by learning all about leprechauns, elves and fairies. Free. Registration required, 703-228-4747.
Thursday/March 15
One Thousand Welcomes/Cead Mile Failte. 6–7:30 p.m. Lubber Run Community Center, 300 N. Park Drive, Arlington. Families are invited to come learn about Irish lore. $3. Registration required, 703-228-4747.
Friday/March 16
Theater Performance. See "Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" at 7:30 p.m. at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 4250 Glebe Road, Arlington. Free, but tickets required. Call for tickets, 703-536-6606.
Saturday/March 17
St. Patrick's Day.
"Kids Only" Fishing. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Bon Air Park, 850 N. Lexington St, Arlington. A chance for children ages 15 and under to fish without having to compete with adults. Free. For information, 703-525-0168.
Is it Super Being Green? 3:30–4:30 p.m. Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S. Carlin Springs Road, Arlington. Families with children ages 3 and up come celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and Plant a Flower Day. $2. Registration required, 703-228-4747.
Flying Squirrels: Pixies of the Night. 6-7:15 p.m. Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S. Carlin Springs Road, Arlington. Families are invited to come learn about these nocturnal acrobats. $2. Registration required, 703-228-4747.
St. Patrick's Day Event. 3 p.m. at the Lyon Village Community House, 1920 N. Highland St., Arlington. Enjoy some opera and a little bit of jazz. Free. Includes Yorktown High School student Anna Sosdian. Call 703-536-7557.
Theater Performance. See "Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" at 7:30 p.m. at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 4250 Glebe Road, Arlington. Free, but tickets required. Call for tickets, 703-536-6606.
St. Patrick's Frolic. The Opera Guild of Northern Virginia will host a St. Patrick's Day Spring Frolic at 3 p.m. with opera and a little bit of jazz sung by three sopranos: Judy Richter, Donna Davis and Yorktown High School's Anna Sosdian. At Lyon Village Community House, 1920 N. Highland St., Arlington. Free. 703-536-7557.
Barbershop Music. "James Towne!" In commemoration of the 400th anniversary of the founding of Jamestown, and the 50th anniversary of the Arlington Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society. The featured quartet is "Last Kids Picked" at 2:15 and 8:15 p.m. at Thomas Jefferson Theatre. Tickets range between $10-$15. 703-521-9331 or visit www.harmonize.com/arlingtones/index.html.
Hansel and Gretel (performed in easily understood Spanish). 12:30 p.m. The Rosslyn Spectrum Theatre. 1611 N. Kent Street, Level LL, Arlington. Teatro De La Luna is happy to announce this special performance of the classic Brothers Grimm fairy tale. An English study guide to this performance can be downloaded from www.teatrodelaluna.org. $10 for adults. $5 for anyone under 13. Registration required, 202-882-6227/703-548-3092.
Sunday/March 18
Wiggling Slimeballs. 1–2 p.m. Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608 N. Military Road, Arlington. Children ages 4–7 with an adult come enjoy a reading of "I Saw a Slimeball Wiggle" by Ray Butrum. Free. Registration required, 703-228-4747.
Wind Wonders. 3–4 p.m. Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608 N. Military Rd, Arlington. Children ages 7–10 learn about wind, experiment with some of the equipment used by forecasters and build forecasting equipment of their own to take home. $4. Registration required, 703-228-4747.
Theater Performance. See "Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" at 2 p.m. at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 4250 Glebe Road, Arlington. Free, but tickets required. Call for tickets, 703-536-6606.
Shirlington Library Open House. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the new library, 2800 S. Stafford St., Shirlington. Information about art, origami activities and more. Free. 703-228-6545 or www.arlingtonva.us/Departments/Libraries/LibrariesMain.aspx
Monday/March 19
Children's Programs. From 3-5 p.m., children in grades 1-5 can enjoy storytelling, crafts, movies and more at Buckingham Community Outreach Center, Arlington. 703-351-0019.
Raise a Reader. 11 a.m. at Westover Library, 1800 N. Lexington St., Arlington. For children up to 2 years of age. Space is limited and registration is required; call 703-228-5260.
Read to Me: Family Stories. 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. at Columbia Pike Library, 816 S. Walter Reed Drive, Arlington. Drop-in storytime for all ages. 703-228-5710 .
Twos and Threes Together. 10:30 a.m. at Glencarlyn Library, 300 S. Kensington St., Arlington. For children ages 2-4 years. Space is limited and registration is required; call 703-228-6545.
Author Reading. 7 p.m. at Barnes and Noble Potomac Yard, 3651 Jefferson David Highway, Alexandria. John Wright will read and sign copies of "The Golden Age." Free.
Tuesday/March 20
Children's Programs. From 3-5 p.m., children in grades 1-5 can enjoy storytelling, crafts, movies and more at Harvey Hall Community Outreach Center, 850 S. Greenbrier St., Arlington. 703-379-8736.
Tiny Tot Program. 10-10:45 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.-Noon. Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S. Carlin Springs Road, Arlington. Children ages 1 1/2 - 2 years old with an adult. Programs may include songs, discovery moments and mini-hikes. $3. Registration required, 703-228-4747.
Wednesday/March 21
Fashion Show and Luncheon. The Arlington County Medical Society Alliance presents "Blooming into Spring," a fashion show by Bloomingdales, luncheon and boutique to benefit the Arlington Free Clinic, Doorways for Women and Children, and other local charities. At 11a.m. at Westwood Country Club, 800 Maple East, Vienna. $60. For information or to sponsor call 703-448-8193.
Play Group. From 9-11 a.m. at Barcroft Community House, 800 S. Buchanan St., Arlington. For parents and children. Free. Contact 703-521-1116.
Read to Me: Family Stories. 2:30 p.m. at Westover Library, 1800 N. Lexington St., Arlington. Drop-in storytime for all ages. 703-228-5260.
Twos and Threes Together. 10 a.m. at Central Library, 1015 North Quincy St., Arlington. For children ages 2-4. Space is limited and registration is required; call 703-228-5946.
Read to Me: Family Stories. 7 p.m. at Cherrydale Library, 2190 N. Military Road, Arlington. Drop-in storytime for all ages. 703-228-6330.
"Teen Only" Fishing. 2-6 p.m. Bon Air Park, 850 N. Lexington St, Arlington. Young adults ages 10-19 will have a chance to fish without having to compete with adults. Those 16 and older must have a Virginia State Fishing License. Free. For information call 703-525-0168.
Forts of Arlington. 3:30-4:30 p.m. Fort C.F. Smith Park, 2411 N. 24th St, Arlington. Children ages 7-11 learn how and why forts were built and then build a model fort of their own. $3. Registration required, 703-228-4747.
Spring Fling. 3:30-4:30 p.m. Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S. Carlin Springs Road, Arlington. Children ages 6-9 are invited to celebrate the first day of spring. $2. Registration required, 703-228-4747.
Lecture. The Sunni-Shia Conflict is subject of a public lecture from 3-4:30 p.m. at the Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St., Arlington. Stephen Dachi will discuss this topic. Free. 703-228-2144, then 3 for special events.
Poesis. 7-9 p.m. at Pentagon City Borders, 1201 S. Hayes St., Arlington. Music provided by Shep Williams and friends. Features Abena Disroe and Lamont Carey. Free. 703-418-0166.
Thursday/March 22
Children's Program. From 3-5 p.m., children in grades 1-5 can enjoy storytelling, crafts, movies and more at Arlington Mill Community Center, 4975 Columbia Pike, Arlington. 703-228-7790.
Raise a Reader. 10:30 a.m. at Glencarlyn Library, 300 S. Kensington St., Arlington. For children up to 23 months. Space is limited and registration is required; call 703-228-6545.
Twos and Threes Together. 11 a.m. at Westover Library, 1800 N. Lexington St., Arlington. For children ages 2-4. Space is limited and registration is required; call 703-228-5260.
Raise a Reader. 10 a.m. at Central Library, 1015 North Quincy St., Arlington. For children ages 0-23 months. Space is limited and registration is required; Call 703-228-5946.
Stop In for Stories. 4 p.m. at Aurora Hills, 735 South 18th St., Arlington. Drop-in storytime for all ages. 703-228-5715.
Tales for Twos. 10:45 a.m. at Aurora Hills, 735 S. 18th St., Arlington. For children ages 2-3 years with adult. Registration required 703-228-5715.
Twos and Threes Together. 11 a.m. at Aurora Hills, 735 S. 18th St., Arlington. For children ages 2-4 years with adult. Registration required 703-228-5715.
Nesting. 4:30–5:30 p.m. Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608 N. Military Road, Arlington. Children ages 8–11 get a hands-on look at nests and eggs. $2. Registration required, 703-228-4747.
Monarch Learning. 7:30-9 p.m. Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S. Carlin Springs Road, Arlington. Daniela Rodrigues talks about her work on monarch learning and memory. Free. Registration required, 703-228-4747.
Movie Watch. Watch the film "Blackboards" at 6:30 p.m. at the Arlington Central Library, 1015 N.Quincy St. Free. A Planet Arlington event. Visit www.planetarlington.com or 703-228-6340.
Friday/March 23
Play Group. From 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Barcroft Community House, 800 S. Buchanan St., Arlington. For parents and children. Free. Contact 703-521-1116.
Stop In for Stories. 10 a.m. at Central Library, 1015 North Quincy St., Arlington. Drop-in storytime for all ages. 703-228-5946.
Evening Campfires. 6:30-7:45 p.m. Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608 N. Military Road, Arlington. Programs may include stories, special animal guests, games, songs, and treats. $3. Registration required, 703-228-4747.
Saturday/March 24
Kids Stuff Sale. 8 a.m.-noon at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church between Lorcom Lane and Military Road in Arlington will host a consignment sale to benefit charities. Free. Items from 100 families including children's clothing, equipment, toys, books and maternity gear. Call 703-351-8138.
Yard Sale. The Beyond the Hoop — 11U and 13U basketball teams are holding a yard sale from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at St. Ann Catholic Church, 980 N. Frederick St., Arlington. Children's books, clothing, toys, collectibles and more will be sold. Visit www.beyondthehoop.org.