"The Nutcracker" Performed by the Metropolitan School of the Arts

Tue · Nov 17·10:15 AM – 11:15 AM·Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library · Alexandria

Storytelling, music, and movement activities at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library, with supplies provided by the Friends of the Burke Library, for ages 3–12.

Tue · Nov 17·10:30 AM – 11 AM·Sherwood Regional Library — Sherwood Meeting Room · Alexandria

Stories, music, and movement designed for toddlers in the Sherwood Meeting Room, Alexandria, registration required, for ages 18–35 months.

Tue · Nov 17·11 AM – 11:45 AM·Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library · Alexandria

Unstructured outdoor playtime in the Reading Garden with supplied toys; tickets available at the Children’s Desk, handed out starting at 10:30, for ages 3–12.

Tue · Nov 17·7:30 PM – 7:30 PM·The Birchmere Music Hall, 3701 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA

Judy Collins performs her Sweet Judy Blue Eyes farewell tour with Oakland Rain at The Birchmere Music Hall, tickets $79.50.

Mon · Nov 16·11 AM – 11:40 AM·Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library · Alexandria

Live jazz by the Windmill Jazz Collective accompanies storytime in the library’s Large Meeting Room; tickets available at the Children’s Desk for ages 0–5 with an adult.

Mon · Nov 23·11 AM – 11:30 AM·Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library · Alexandria

Stories, songs, and movement fill the library’s outdoor Reading Garden; yoga mats provide seating and tickets are given at the Children’s Desk, for ages 0‑5 with an adult.

Fri · Oct 23·10 AM · 11 AM · 3:30 PM · 4:30 PM·Centreville Regional Library

One-on-one English conversation with a library volunteer at Centreville Regional Library; basic English required, registration required, students limited to one session weekly, ages 18+.

Fri · Oct 23·1 PM – 7 PM·Herndon Fortnightly Library

In‑person early voting available at Herndon Fortnightly Library, with election information online and phone assistance; library closes 6 pm, for ages 18 and up.