Visible Mending Circle

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.

Sat, Aug 22

Chocolate Truffles: Seminar and Tasting

Aurora Hills Library — Eads Room

Tue, Aug 25

Movie Magic! How Cinematic Illusion Is Used to Tell Stories

Courthouse Library — Cherry Conference Room

Dive into the grammar of cinema itself—how directors and cinematographers use light, angle, and editing to guide what you feel. Perfect for anyone who's ever wondered why a scene moves you.

Tue, Aug 25

Ideas in Action: William James and Pragmatism

Central Library — Quincy Room

Someone who's tired of philosophy staying locked in the ivory tower will find their people here—this is about beliefs that actually matter to how you live.

Wed, Aug 26

Learn and Play Mahjong

Cherrydale Library — Loft

Wed, Aug 26

Kizomba Dance Lessons at Courthouse

Courthouse Library — Courthouse Plaza / 2100 Clarendon Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201

Beginners learn the close partnered steps of kizomba from D.C. instructors who'll teach you how this Angolan dance actually feels in your body, not just in your head.