Dinner and a Show

Tue · Nov 17·Walter Reed Center, 2909 16th St S, 22204 · Arlington

Volunteer Sandy O'Shea teaches therapeutic ukulele strumming with limited instruments at Walter Reed Center, requiring prior Introduction to Ukulele.

Tue · Nov 17·Lubber Run, 300 N Park Drive, 22203 · Arlington

Sing‑along with Valerie Welsh at Piano Lounge, featuring monthly themed lyrics—September Latin Rhythms, October One‑Hit Wonders, November Oldies But Goodies.

Tue · Nov 17·10:15 AM · 11 AM·Central Library — Barbara M. Donnellan Auditorium · Arlington

Read-aloud stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and flannel boards engage families at Central Library’s Barbara M. Donnellan Auditorium, with first-come, first-served seating, all ages.

Tue · Nov 17·10:30 AM – 11:30 AM·Central Library — Bluemont Room · Arlington

Informal English conversation practice led by experienced library volunteers in the Bluemont Room, beginner to advanced level, free, registration recommended, for ages 18+.

Tue · Nov 17·Walter Reed Center, 2909 16th St S, 22204 · Arlington

Introductory ukulele lesson with volunteer Sandy O'Shea at Walter Reed Center offers no‑experience required instruction, limited ukuleles, and optional intermediate class afterward.

Tue · Nov 17·Walter Reed Center, 2909 16th St S, 22204 · Arlington

Acoustic Cafe (Walter Reed Center) features local acts: September's The Co-Conspirators with Sean Tracy, October's Ardmore with Two Peas, November's Leticia Van Sant with O'Kays, all ages.

Mon · Nov 16·3 PM – 4:30 PM·Central Library — Barbara M. Donnellan Auditorium · Arlington

Ken Avis presents audio‑visual storytelling of Northern Virginia’s music legacy, featuring his book release and signing, at the Central Library’s Barbara M. Donnellan Auditorium, ages 18 and up.

Sat · Oct 24·Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608 N Military Rd, 22207 · Arlington

A short walk along the stream restoration project showcases local watershed conservation efforts at Gulf Branch Nature Center.

Sat · Oct 24·Lubber Run Community Center, 300 N Park Dr, Arlington, VA 22203

Weekend Hours: Registration Help (Lubber Run Community Center) — DPR staff provide assistance with class and camp registration.

Sat · Oct 24·Fort Scott Park, 2800 Ft Scott Drive, · Arlington

Invasive plant removal at Fort Scott Park improves habitat, provides exercise, and teaches native plants and wildlife, ages 8 and up.