Old Town North farmers market Fresh produce, breads, pastries, truffles, cheese, hummus, yoga and more. Thursdays at 3-7 p.m. Montgomery Park, parking lot, 901 N. Royal St., Alexandria. 703-836-8066. oldtownnorth.org. Free.
Second Thursday art night Visit open studios and galleries; meet artists. 6-9 p.m. Torpedo Factory Art Center, 105 N. Union St., Alexandria. 703-838-4565. torpedofactory.org. Free.
Sizzling Summer dances Gary Stephans teaches salsa, samba, rumba and swing. No partner needed. 7 p.m. Athenaeum, 201 S. Prince St., Alexandria. 703-548-0035. nvfaa.org. Free.
Music at Twilight concert Shenandoah Run performs Folk Americana. 7-8 p.m. Fort Ward Museum and Historic Site, 4301 W. Braddock Rd., Alexandria. 703-746-5592. apps.alexandriava.gov. Free.
Rejuvenate the herb garden Learn to maintain a herb garden and ways to use and preserve herbs. 7-8:30 p.m. Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library, 4701 Seminary Rd., Alexandria. 703-228-6414. mgnv.org. Free; registration required.
"The Good Devil (In Spite of Himself)" A comedy about an improv troupe in 17th-century France that is bedeviled by a royal decree forbidding them from speaking onstage. But the actors stage an ingenious revolt. Thursday-Saturday at 7:30-9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at 2-4 p.m. Gunston Arts Center Theater II, 2700 S. Lang St., Arlington. 703-418-4808. avantbard.ticketleap.com. $10-$35.
U.S. Army Concert Band Performs with the Army Chorus and Herald Trumpets, featuring the band's graduates and former band conductors. 7:30 p.m. Fort Myer, Brucker Hall, 400 McNair Rd., Arlington. 703-696-3718. usarmyband.com. Free.
Sizzlin' Summer Nights Cabaret series Every night a new performer takes the stage. Thursday at 8 p.m. Through July 22, Signature Theatre, 4200 Campbell Ave., Arlington. 703-820-9771. sigtheatre.org. $25.
Friday, July 15
Nature center animal hospital For ages 8-12, learn about rescued animals and how they're medically treated. 2-3 p.m. Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S. Carlin Springs Rd., Arlington. 703-228-6535. registration.arlingtonva.us. $5; registration required (program No. 642926-C).
Rosslyn Cinema An outdoor movie festival features food trucks, popcorn and kids activities. Bring a blanket. For a schedule, go to the website. Fridays at 5-11 p.m. Gateway Park, Lee Highway and North Lynn Street, Arlington. 703-522-6628. rosslynva.org. Free.
Friday night on the square Performance by the Alexandria Citizens Band. 7:30-8:30 p.m. Market Square, 301 King St., Alexandria. 703-746-5592. apps.alexandriava.gov. Free; reservations required.
Lubber Run summer concert Classical by the National Chamber Ensemble. 8 p.m. Lubber Run Amphitheater, North Columbus Street and Second Street North, Arlington. 703-228-1850. arlingtonarts.org. Free.
U.S. Air Force Band Features the Concert Band and Singing Sergeants Soloist. 8 p.m. Air Force Memorial, 1 Air Force Memorial Dr., Arlington. 703-979-0674. usafband.af.mil. Free.
Saturday, July 16
Alexandria Drug Take Back program Alexandria Sheriff's Office, Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition of Alexandria and the Neighborhood Pharmacy of Del Ray collects expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs and other medications in front of the pharmacy, 2204 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 703-746-4114. Free.
Family Fun Day: The Wright Flight For 4 and older, features Orville Wright's historic flight from Fort Myer to Alexandria, experiments and activities. 10-11:30 a.m. Lyceum, Alexandria's History Museum, 201 S. Washington St., Alexandria. 703-746-4994. alexandriava.gov. Free; children, $8. Registration required.
Rain barrel workshop Make a rain barrel. 10-11:30 a.m. Fairlington Community Center, 3308 S. Stafford St., Arlington. 703-324-1460. nvswcd-velocitypayment-com.3dcartstores.com. $55.
Tons of Trucks program Children explore over 20 vehicles including a fire engine, ambulance, dump truck, bucket trucks and more. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Chinquapin Park, 3210 King St., Alexandria. 703-746-5553. apps.alexandriava.gov. $5; each family, $15.
Netherlands Carillon concerts Artists play patriotic music, jazz and pop. For information, go to the website. Saturdays, 6-8 p.m. Through Sept. 5, Netherlands Carillon, 1400 N. Meade St., Arlington. 703-289-2500. rosslynva.org. Free.
Coyote campfire Features stories, animals, games and s'mores. 7-8 p.m. Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608 N. Military Rd., Arlington. 703-228-3403. registration.arlingtonva.us. $5; registration required (program No. 642856-C).
Summer Orchestra series Performance by the U.S. Marine Chamber Orchestra. 7:30 p.m. Northern Virginia Community College, Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center, 4915 E. Campus Dr., Alexandria. 202-433-4011. marineband.marines.mil. Free.
Lubber Run summer concert Performance by Cheick Hamala Diabate. 8 p.m. Lubber Run Amphitheater, North Columbus Street and Second Street North, Arlington. 703-228-1850. arlingtonarts.org. Free.
Saturday and Thursday movie nights 8:15-11 p.m. For a complete schedule, go to the website. Locations include: Penrose Square, 2503 Columbia Pike and Arlington Mill Community Center, 909 S. Dinwiddie St. Arlington. 703-892-2776. columbia-pike.org. Free.
Sunday, July 17
NAMI support group For parents of those with a mental-health diagnosis. 1-2:30 p.m. Trinity Presbyterian Church, 5533 N. 16th St., Arlington. 703-968-4007. Free.
Organic vegetable garden VCE Master Gardeners answer gardening questions. 1-4 p.m. Potomac Overlook Regional Park, 2845 N. Marcey Rd., Arlington. 703-228-6414. mgnv.org. Free.
Music in the Gallery Features flutist Ashley Watkins performing classical works and jazz. 2 p.m. Athenaeum, 201 S. Prince St., Alexandria. 703-548-0035. nvfaa.org. Free.
Presidential Salon With James Madison As portrayed by an actor, the president talks with guests about political and personal issues of 1815. 3-4:30 p.m. Gadsby's Tavern Museum, 134 N. Royal St., Alexandria. 703-746-4242. shop.alexandriava.gov. $10-$15.
Lubber Run summer concert Old Time Country by Hollertown. 6 p.m. Lubber Run Amphitheater, North Columbus Street and Second Street North, Arlington. 703-228-1850. arlingtonarts.org. Free.
Monday, July 18
GI cancers support group For patients and families (includes: esophagus, stomach, liver and more). Every third Monday, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Virginia Hospital Center, Cancer Resource Center, 1701 N. George Mason Dr., Arlington. 703-558-5555. Free.
Old Town North Music on the Green The 2nds Story Band Duo performs world beat blues. Bring chairs or a blanket and a picnic supper. 7-8 p.m. Montgomery Park, 901 N. Royal St., Alexandria. 703-746-5592. apps.alexandriava.gov. Free.
Tuesday, July 19
Jane Franklin Dance workshops A sound-technique class followed by experiential practice in improvisation, repertory or choreography. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Through Aug. 11, Theatre on the Run, 3700 S. Four Mile Run Dr., Arlington. 703-933-1111. janefranklin.com. Each day, $35; series of three to nine days, $90-$200.
Knitting with friends Drop-in for cancer patients and caregivers. Bring supplies. Every third Tuesday, 3:30-5 p.m. Virginia Hospital Center, Cancer Resource Center, 1701 N. George Mason Dr., Arlington. 703-558-6913. Free; registration required.
Wednesday, July 20
Nature program: Babes in the woods For adults with infants and toddlers, a stroller-friendly walk in the park. 9:30-11 a.m. meet at Claremont Park near baseball fields, 4100 Franconia Rd., Alexandria. 703-228-6535. registration.arlingtonva.us. $5; registration required (program No. 642916-U).
ANV's "Coffee and Conversation" Meet Arlington Neighborhood Village members and volunteers and listen to a talk by interior designer Mary Lee Byrd. 10-11 a.m. Celtic House, 2500 Columbia Pike, Arlington. 703-509-8057. arlnvil.org. Free.
Alzheimer's caregiver support group Every third Wednesday, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Carlin Springs Health Pavilion of Virginia Hospital Center, 601 S. Carlin Springs Rd., Arlington. 703-558-6859. Free.
Canal Center concert Dave Chappell performs roots rock. Noon-1 p.m. Canal Center Plaza, 44 Canal Center Plaza, Alexandria. 703-746-5592. apps.alexandriava.gov. Free.
Community Give-Back night Features brews from Port City Brewing, Rocklands BBQ, and a silent auction to benefit the Friendship Firehouse Museum. 4-9 p.m. Port City Brewing Company, 3950 Wheeler Ave., Alexandria. 703-746-4554. apps.alexandriava.gov. Prices vary.
Community meeting on Zika "Fight the Bite," a mosquito prevention program, is discussed by staff members from the Alexandria Health Department. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Charles E. Beatley Library, 5005 Duke St., Alexandria. 703-746-4956. Free.
Ben Brenman Park concert Fast Eddie and the Slowpokes perform blues and soul. 7-8 p.m. Ben Brenman Park, 4800 Brenman Park Dr., Alexandria. 703-746-5592. apps.alexandriava.gov. Free.
Reiki for cancer patients Practitioners provide 30-minute Reiki sessions. Every third Wednesday, 7-9 p.m. Virginia Hospital Center, Cancer Resource Center, 1701 N. George Mason Dr., Arlington. 703-558-5555. Free; call for an appointment.
Twilight Tattoo: A Military Pageant Features Soldiers of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment, troop and ceremonial units; the Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps; the U.S. Army Drill Team; the U.S. Army Blues, a soloist from the U.S. Army Chorus, and vocalists of the U.S. Army Band Downrange and U.S. Army Voices. 7 p.m. Fort Myer, Summerall Field, Sheridan Avenue, Arlington. 202-685-2888. usarmyband.com. Free.
Wednesdays in the garden A series taught by Arlington Food Assistance Center volunteers and VCE Master Gardeners about "Seed Saving." 7-9 p.m. Arlington Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St., Arlington. 703-228-5990. arlingtonva.libcal.com. Free.
Thursday, July 21
Music at Twilight concert Seth Kibel Trio performs jazz and klezmer. 7-8 p.m. Fort Ward Museum and Historic Site, 4301 W. Braddock Rd., Alexandria. 703-746-5592. apps.alexandriava.gov. Free.
Brucker Hall summer concert series Performance by the U.S. Army Concert Band. 7:30 p.m. Fort Myer, Brucker Hall, 400 McNair Rd., Arlington. 703-696-3718. usarmyband.com. Free.
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