Afternoon Tea and a Movie: "Encanto"

Tue, Aug 11

Visible Mending Circle

Cherrydale Library — Loft

Wed, Aug 12

Silent Film Club: "Greed" (1924)

Glencarlyn Library

Erich von Stroheim's masterpiece about American ambition gets its due—raw, uncompromising, three hours of silent cinema that still cuts deeper than most modern films. Bring coffee and the patience to really see.

Fri, Aug 14

Afternoon Tea and a Movie: "Unbroken"

Aurora Hills Library — Eads Room

Adults gather over tea to watch this film about an Olympic runner's resilience, based on Laura Hillenbrand's acclaimed nonfiction account of Louis Zamperini's extraordinary life.

Fri, Aug 14

Arlington County Fair

*Off-Site — Thomas Jefferson Community Center, 3501 S 2nd St, Arlington VA 22204

A genuine county fair that's been around long enough to know what it's doing—livestock, crafts, food, and the kind of wholesome chaos that works for everyone from toddlers to grandparents looking for a proper afternoon out.

Wed, Aug 19

Glencarlyn Song Writing Workshop

Glencarlyn Library

Adults who've always wanted to finish that song in their head can workshop their material alongside people tackling the same blank page problem.

Thu, Aug 20

Artist Talk and Reception: Kathryn Coneway

Shirlington Library — Campbell Room

Kathryn Coneway discusses her work in an intimate setting where you can actually talk to the artist—ideal if you want to understand what's driving the work rather than just observe it from a distance.