The Connection

Ongoing

Make Your Own Pizza Summer Activity. Tuesdays and Thursdays, through Aug. 27., 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Redrocks Neapolitan Bistro. At this summer event each child will be able to decorate a chef hat, then with the guidance of a master chef, will make their own pizza from start to finish. Other activities will be available. Tickets are $10-15. Call 703-920-0706.

Shirlala Music Festival. Thursdays, through Aug. 27. 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Village at Shirlington, 2700 S Quincy St. The third annual Shirlala Music Festival features three months of live music. This event series is free and open to the public. See www.villageatshirlington.com.

Rosslyn Outdoor Film Festival. Fridays, through Aug. 28. 8:30 p.m. at Gateway Park, 1300 Lee Highway. The theme this year is “Quotable Comedies.” Free admission. See www.rosslynva.org/events.

Crystal Screen. Mondays through Aug. 31 at sunset at 1851 S Bell St. Courtyard. Watch a projected film under the stars. This year’s theme is espionage. Free. Visit www.crystalcity.org.

Nauck Community Portrait Exhibition. Various times at Gallery 3700, 3700 S Four Mile Run Drive. Students from Drew Model Elementary School display “visual biographies.” Admission to the gallery is free. Visit www.arlingtonarts.org for more.

Barre in the Park. Thursdays through Sept., 6-7 p.m. at Gateway Park, 1300 Lee Highway. Lava Barre provides an outdoor fitness class focused on the ballet barre. Free. Visit www.rosslynva.org.

Fashion Truck Fridays. Last Friday of the month through September, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the corner of Lynn St. and Wilson Blvd. or the Plaza at 19th and N Moore St. Fashion trucks The G Truck, Curvy Chix Chariot, Tin Lizzy Mobile Boutique, Zoe’s Shoe Bar, The Board Bus, TNTN Unique Designs, Sheyla’s Boutique, and The Pink Armoire will rotate their schedules to appear. Free to attend. Visit www.rosslynva.org for more.

Summer Movies @Penrose Square. Saturdays, through Sept. 19. Sundown at Penrose Square, 2597 Columbia Pike. Free. Visit www.columbia-pike.org.

Arlington’s Historical Museum to open on First Wednesdays. The Arlington Historical Museum, which until now was only open on weekends, will now be open to the public on the first Wednesday of every month from 12:30-3:30 p.m. The museum consists of exhibits chronicling Arlington County’s history from its original Native American settlements up to the present day. The museum will continue to be open on Saturdays and Sundays from 1-4 p.m. Admission is free. The museum is located in the former 1891 Hume School building at 1805 S Arlington Ridge Road. Contact Garrett Peck at 571-243-1113 or at garrett.peck@arlingtonhistoricalsociety.org.

LGBT & Straight Friends Social. Tuesdays. Happy Hour, 3 p.m.-7 p.m.; Mikey’s “Bar A” Video Wall, 7 p.m.; start time at 8 p.m. IOTA Club & Cafe, 2832 Wilson Blvd. For 21 years and older. Free. Visit www.iotaclubandcafe.com for more information.

Open Mic Comedy. Wednesdays 8-10 p.m. at Ri Ra Irish Pub, 2915 Wilson Blvd. Doors open at 7 p.m. 21 and up only. Free show, $25 cash prize for best joke. Call 703-248-9888 or visit www.RiRa.com/Arlington for more.

Food Truck Thursdays. 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the corner of North Irving St., and Washington Blvd. Find a round-up of regional food trucks. Free to attend. Visit www.dmvfta.org.

Invasive Plants Removal. Work parties are held every month to keep the parks free of destructive invasive plants. Teens, adults and families welcome. Every second Sunday of the month 2-4:30 p.m. at Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608 Military Road; call 703-228-3403. Every third Sunday of the month 2-5 p.m. at Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S. Carlin Springs Road; call 703-228-6535 or visit registration.arlingtonva.us. Free, no registration required.

Poetry Series. 6-8 p.m. second Sunday of the month at IOTA Club & Cafe, 2832 Wilson Blvd. Hosted by poet Miles David Moore. Featured artists share their poetry followed by open readings. Free. Visit www.iotaclubandcafe.com or call 703-522-8340.

Open Mic Nite. 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m. every Wednesday at IOTA Club & Cafe, 2832 Wilson Blvd. Sign-up times are 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. Bring instruments, fans and friends. Visit www.iotaclubandcafe.com or call 703-522-8340.

Karaoke. 8 p.m. on the first Sunday every month at Galaxy Hut, 2711 Wilson Blvd. Visit www.galaxyhut.com or call 703-525-8646.

Pub Quiz. 8 p.m. every Sunday at Whitlow’s on Wilson, 2854 Wilson Blvd. Prizes for first place. Free. Visit www.whitlows.com or call 703-276-9693.

Storytime. Mondays and Fridays, 10:30-11 a.m. at Kinder Haus Toys, 1220 N. Fillmore St. Storytime with Ms. Laura. Call 703-527-5929.

Lego Club. Monthly on the first Wednesday. 4-5 p.m. Glencarlyn Branch Library, 300 S Kensington St. The library provides tubs of legos and a special challenge and after the program the creations are displayed for everyone to see. No registration required. Call 703-228-6548 for more.

Ball-Sellers House Tours. Saturdays, April-Oct.,1-4 p.m. at The Ball-Sellers House, 1015 N. Quincy St. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Arlington Historical Society receiving the house from Marian Sellers in 1975 for $1. Free. Visit www.arlingtonhistoricalsociety.org.

Crystal City Sparket. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on Wednesdays at 1900 Crystal Drive. Sparket — A Creative Market is an extension of DC’s Eastern Market with arts, crafts, and handmade goods. Free to attend. Visit www.crystalcity.org.

Open Mic Night. Wednesdays, at 8 p.m., sign ups are at 7:30 and 10 p.m., at Iota Club & Café, 2832 Wilson Blvd. Free. Visit http://www.iotaclubandcafe.com/.

Art for Life. Third Thursday of each month. The Hyatt Regency Crystal City’s “Art for Life” Partnership with National Kidney Foundation brings a new artist each month to The Hyatt for a reception. Free. Visit www.torpedofactory.org.

Brunch at Freddie’s. Third Saturday of every month, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Freddie’s Beach Bar, 555 23rd St. The Arlington Gay and Lesbian Alliance gathers for an all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet ($9.99). All are welcome to join. No reservation is required. Visit www.facebook.com/events/700174390103305.

Through Aug. 23

“Screenshot” Exhibit. Wednesday-Sunday, 12-5 p.m. at the Wyatt Resident Artists Gallery at Arlington Arts Center, 3500 Wilson Blvd. Roxana Alger Geffen's “Screenshot” exhibit reflects an interest in the structure of domestic life and the schedules and patterns that order a life with small children. Geffen uses the graphics and content from the computer game Minecraft as a source of material for her solo exhibition. Free. Visit www.arlingtonartscenter.org/studios for more.

Through Oct. 11

“PLAY: Tinker, Tech & Toy” Art Exhibit. Wednesday-Sunday, 12-5 p.m. at the Arlington Arts Center, 3500 Wilson Blvd. “PLAY” is an exhibition that examines games and play through the lens of contemporary art. Free. Visit www.arlingtonartscenter.org/exhibitions/play for more.

Through Aug. 29

Art Show. 5-8 p.m. at Gallery Underground, 2100 Crystal Drive. “Hiding in Plain Sight,” includes paintings that have concealed images. Free. Visit www.galleryunderground.org/events/.

Wednesdays/Aug. 19 and 26

Expert Garden Talk. 7-8 p.m. at Arlington Central Library, 1015 N Quincy St. Aug. 5, the discussion topic is “Vegetables for Fall”; Aug. 12, the discussion topic is “Composting: Why and How”; Aug. 19, the discussion topic is “Food Preservation: Canning, Drying, Freezing” (Arlington Central Library Auditorium); Aug. 26: “Tour of Central Library Gardens.” Free. Visit library.arlingtonva.us.

Through Sept. 20

“The Fix.” Various times at Signature Theatre, 4200 Campbell Ave. The scorned widow of the dead president transforms her son into an ideal candidate. Ticket prices vary. Visit www.sigtheatre.org for more.

Friday/Aug. 14

The United States Air Force Band-Concert Band & Singing Sergeants. 8 p.m. at The Air Force Memorial, 1 Air Force Memorial Dr. Attend a wreath-laying ceremony at 7:45 followed by a concert, “Honoring the Greatest Generation.” Admission is free. Visit www.usafband.af.mil.

Wytold Lebing Quartet. 8 p.m. at Lubber Run Amphitheater, 200 N Columbus St. Wytold has played original pieces alongside the National Symphony Orchestra. Free. Visit www.arlingtonarts.org.

Musical Performance. 9 p.m. at Iota Club & Cafe, 2832 Wilson Blvd. Fellowcraft with Freeform Radio and Fortuna perform. $12. Visit www.iotaclubandcafe.com or call 703-522-8340.

Saturday/Aug. 15

Caked Out Skateboard and Music Fest. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at Powhatan Springs Skateboard Park, 6020 Wilson Blvd. Find skate contests, music, food, and shopping. Admission is $5 for all days “open skate,” and $10 for skate contests and emcee/band battle. Visit www.solstik.com for more.

The Stewart Sisters. 6-8 p.m. at Westover Beer Garden & Haus, 5863 Washington Blvd. The Stewart Sisters is composed of a pair of sisters-in-law. Free. Call 703-536-5040.

Flashband ’70s Showcase. 7:30 p.m. at Iota Club & Cafe, 2832 Wilson Blvd. $10. Visit www.iotaclubandcafe.com or call 703-522-8340.

Rico Amero. 8 p.m. at Lubber Run Amphitheater, 200 N Columbus St. Amero features his family and other talented musicians for his soulful music. Free. Visit www.arlingtonarts.org.

Live Music. 9:30 p.m. at Fireworks American Pizza and Bar, 2350 Clarendon Blvd. James Stevens will perform. Free. Visit www.fireworkspizza.com or call 703-527-8700.

Sunday/Aug. 16

Live Music. 9 p.m. at Galaxy Hut, 2711 Wilson Blvd. Local band DKvDK performs. Tickets are $5. Visit www.galaxyhut.com or call 703-525-0646.

Monday/Aug. 17

Run With A Ranger. 11 a.m.-12 p.m. at Bluemont Park, 601 N Manchester St. Patrons age 12 and older may participate in a 3-4 mile run with a park ranger along County trails. No registration required. Call 703-525-0168 or email bdurman@arlingtonva.us for more.

“Summer Hummer IV: Foreplay.” 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. at Signature Theatre, 4200 Campbell Ave. Attend a strip-tease fundraising performance with the Washington, D.C. Theatre Community. $35-100. Visit SigTheatre.org or call 703-820-9771.

The Bachelor Boys. 8 p.m. at Iota Club & Cafe, 2832 Wilson Blvd. The Bachelor Boys party band performs a medley of era music, funk, old-school, jazz, and more. Free. Call 703-522-8340.

Wednesday/Aug. 19

Open Mic Night. 8 p.m. Sign up to perform from 7:30-10 p.m. at Iota Club & Cafe, 2832 Wilson Blvd. Guests are welcome to perform poetry or music. Visit www.iotaclubandcafe.com or call 703-522-2354.

Thursday/Aug. 20

Revenge of Alpine. 5 p.m. at Fire Works Pizza, 2350 Clarendon Blvd. Alpine Beer Company and Green Flash Brewing Company team up for a special happy house. Admission is free, Visit www.fireworkspizza.com.

Gonzo’s Nose. 7 p.m. at Pentagon Row, 1101 S Joyce St. D.C.’s premier party band perform live at Rock at the Row. Songs will cover both the ’80s and ’90s. Free. VIP tickets, which include local beer and food samplings, start at $10. Visit www.pentagonrow.com.

Outdoor Movie. 8:45 p.m. at Columbia Pike Branch Library, 816 S Walter Reed Drive. Watch "Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy" (2011), Rated R. Free. Visit www.library.arlingtonva.us/eventscalendar/.

Saturday/Aug. 22

Wags n’ Whiskers. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at The Village at Shirlington, 4280 Campbell Ave. Attend an animal-focused shopping event with dozens of exhibitors. Also find a photobooth for pets, balloon art and entertainment for children. Free to attend. Visit www.villageatshirlington.com for more.

Firework’s 5 Year Anniversary Party. 11:30 a.m. at Fireworks American Pizza and Bar, 2350 Clarendon Blvd. Celebrate the restaurant's five year anniversary with live music 11 a.m.-8 p.m and $5 local beers and 10-inch pizzas from 11 a.m-6 p.m. Visit www.fireworkspizza.com.

Author Wendy Sand Eckel. 4-5 p.m. at One More Page Books, 2200 N Westmoreland Street #101. Eckel is the author of “Murder at Barclay Meadow.” Free. Visit www.onemorepagebooks.com/events.html.

Live Music. 6-8 p.m. at Netherlands Carillon, Arlington Blvd. and Meade St. Classical musician Donald R. Traser will be performing. Free. Visit www.nps.gov or call 703-289-2555.

Live Music. 9 p.m. at Iota Club & Cafe, 2832 Wilson Blvd. Performances from Tone, Wailin Storms, and Heavy Lights. $12. Visit www.iotaclubandcafe.com or call 703-522-2354.

Sunday/Aug. 23

Game Night. 6-9 p.m. at Shirlington Branch Library, 4200 Campbell Ave. Compete in games like Settlers of Catan and Dominion Sunday. Free. Visit www.library.arlingtonva.us/eventscalendar/.

Run Boy Run. 7:30 p.m. at Unitarian Universalist Church, 4444 Arlington Blvd. Five-piece bluegrass band Run Boy Run hails from Tucson. Admission is $20 and $10 for students. Visit www.runboyrunband.com for more.

Live Music. 8 p.m. at Iota Club & Cafe, 2832 Wilson Blvd. Listen to performances by The Hummingbirds with No Good Sister and Annie Strokes. $12. Visit www.iotaclubandcafe.com or call 703-522-2354.