Arlington Weekend Fun: June 26-28
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Arlington Weekend Fun: June 26-28

Historic Wedding Celebration. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday, 1-4 p.m. on Sunday and 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Tuesday at the Arlington House, 321 Sherman Drive, Fort Myer.  In honor of the 184th wedding anniversary of of Robert E. Lee and Mary Anna Randolph Custis, The National Park Service is hosting three days of educational events about wedding customs and traditions. The wedding will be reenacted on June 30. Admission is free. Visit www.nps.gov for more.

Historic Wedding Celebration. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday, 1-4 p.m. on Sunday and 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Tuesday at the Arlington House, 321 Sherman Drive, Fort Myer. In honor of the 184th wedding anniversary of of Robert E. Lee and Mary Anna Randolph Custis, The National Park Service is hosting three days of educational events about wedding customs and traditions. The wedding will be reenacted on June 30. Admission is free. Visit www.nps.gov for more. Image courtesy of the National Park Service

“Fragments of Everyday Life.” Through June 27, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at Gallery Underground, 2100 Crystal Drive. Artist Dennis Crayon uses classical painting techniques, trompe l’eoil, and contemporary composition to paint “fragments.” Free. Visit www.galleryunderground.com.

June Members Show. Through June 27, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at Gallery Underground, 2100 Crystal Drive. Gallery Underground’s members will present an exhibit of sculpture, glass, ceramics, etc. Free. Visit www.galleryunderground.com.

“Current.” Through June 28, 4-8 p.m. on Wednesday and Friday; 12-5 p.m. on Sunday at Artisphere’s Artist in Residence Studio, 1101 Wilson Blvd. Sculptor and installation artist Brian Davis will have open studio hours. Free. Visit www.artisphere.com.

Spring SOLOs. Through June 28, 12-5 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday at Arlington Arts Center, 3550 Wilson Blvd. Arlington Arts Center hosts several solo exhibits each season. This spring, they welcome Bradley Chriss, Nichola Kinch, Kate kretz, A. Gray Lamb, Nate Larson, Dan Perkins, and Paul Shortt. Admission to the gallery is free. Visit www.arlingtonartscenter.org.

The Madwoman of Chaillot. Through June 28 at various times at Gunston Theatre Two, 2700 South Lang St. The WSC Avant Bard presents a comedy translated from French about four women attempting to save the world from capitalists. Tickets start at $10. Visit www.wscavantbard.org.

“Holoscenes/Quaternary Suite.” Through June 28, Gallery hours at Artisphere, 1101 Wilson Blvd. Media artists, design, director, write and artistic director of Early Morning Opera Lars Jan presents a performance, video, photographic and print comprised work. Free. Visit www.artisphere.com.

“Cabaret.” Through June 28 at various times at Signature Theatre, 4200 Campbell Ave. This musical is set in 1931 Berlin and revolves about a young cabaret perform and her love interest. Tickets start at $40. Visit www.signature-theatre.org.

ArtJamz. Fridays in June from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at 1750 Crystal Drive. Create an original work of art while being inspired by the beauty of water, multiple wine varietals and live music. Customers get their choice of canvas, paint and art materials, easel, as well as helpful tips and guidance from art-trained team of creative enablers. Tickets are $40 45. Visit www.artjamzdc.com/wine-in-the-water-park-artjamz-crystal-city.

Fashion Truck Fridays. Last Friday of the month through September, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the corner of Lynn St. and Wilson Blvd. or the Plaza at 19th and N Moore St. Fashion trucks The G Truck, Curvy Chix Chariot, Tin Lizzy Mobile Boutique, Zoe’s Shoe Bar, The Board Bus, TNTN Unique Designs, Sheyla’s Boutique, and The Pink Armoire will rotate their schedules to appear. Free to attend. Visit www.rosslynva.org for more.

Rosslyn Outdoor Film Festival. Fridays, through Aug. 28. 8:30 p.m. at Gateway Park, 1300 Lee Highway. The theme this year is “Quotable Comedies.” Free admission. See www.rosslynva.org/events.

Summer Movies @Penrose Square. Saturdays, through Sept. 19. Sundown at Penrose Square, 2597 Columbia Pike. Free. Visit www.columbia-pike.org.

June 25-28

The Amazing Acro-cats. 2, 4, and 8 p.m. at The Synetic Theatre in Crystal City, 1800 S. Bell St. Samantha Martin and her Amazing Acro-Cats will perform a series of agile feats including walking tightropes, skateboarding and more. Tickets are $20. Visit www.circuscats.com.

Friday/June 26

Benefit Show for the Josh Anderson Foundation. 4-6 p.m. at IOTA Club & Cafe, 2832 Wilson Blvd. A performance by rock band Plexus will benefit a foundation dedicated to suicide prevention and helping teens with mental illness. Tickets are $10. Visit www.iotaclubandcafe.com.

The Buzz Hounds. 6 p.m. at Westover Beer Garden & Haus, 5863 Washington Blvd. Local band plays ’70s cover songs. Free. Call 703-536-5040 for more.

Mary Ann Redmond. 8 p.m. at Lubber Run Park, N Columbus St & 2nd St N. Jazz vocalist performance. Free. Call 703-228-1850 for more.

The Vespers. 9 p.m. at IOTA Club & Cafe, 2832 Wilson Blvd. Americana-style band celebrates its third studio album titled. “Sisters and Brothers.” Tickets are $12. Visit www.iotaclubandcafe.com.

Friday-Saturday/June 26-27

“Pasodoble, A Gift to my Mother.” 8 p.m. at Gunston Arts Center, 2700 South Lang St. Carmen de Vicente Spanish Dance Academy presents a program of traditional Spanish music, dance, castanets, and costumes. Tickets are $25. Visit www.carmendevicente.com.

Saturday/June 27

Waterwise Gardening. 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. at Fairlington Community Center, 3308 S. Stafford St. Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia (Arlington/Alexandria) will present a program on water-conscientious gardening.The program is free and open to the public, but advance registration is requested at mgnv.org. Call 703-228-6414 or email mgarlalex@gmail.com.

Author Event. 12 p.m. at One More Page Books, 2200 N Westmoreland St. Author Allison Leotta will read from her book, “A Good Killing” about a D.C. prosecutor who returns home to find her sister accused of killing a high school coach. Free. Visit www.onemorepagebooks.com.

Lisa Jakub Author Event. 2 p.m. at One More Page Books, 2200 N Westmoreland St. Former child actor Lisa Jakub will discuss her memoir, "You Look Like That Girl: A Child Actor Stops Pretending and Finally Grows Up." Free. Visit www.onemorepagebooks.com.

Laurie Rose Griffith & Peter Mealy. 8 p.m. at Lubber Run Park, N Columbus St & 2nd St N. Blues-inspired musicians will perform. Free. Visit www.arlingtonarts.org.

Saturday, Sunday, and Tuesday/June 27, 28, and 30

Historic Wedding Celebration. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday, 1-4 p.m. on Sunday and 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Tuesday at the Arlington House, 321 Sherman Drive, Fort Myer. In honor of the 184th wedding anniversary of of Robert E. Lee and Mary Anna Randolph Custis, The National Park Service is hosting three days of educational events about wedding customs and traditions. The wedding will be reenacted on June 30. Admission is free. Visit www.nps.gov for more.

Saturday/June 27

Brunch at Cove Rosslyn. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at cove Rosslyn, 1735 N Clarendon Blvd. Meet the cove team and enjoy mimosas, baked goods and coffee. Free. Visit www.cove.is/events/brunch-rosslyn to RSVP.

All American Bar Crawl. 2-9 p.m. at various Clarendon bars. More than a dozen local bars will participate in an Independence Day-themed bar crawl with specials at each bar, food and more. Tickets are $30. Visit www.allamericanbarcrawl.com.

Blue Cedar with Annika. 8-10 p.m. at Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington, 4444 Arlington Blvd. Folk musician Michelle Lockey and Nathan Nasby share the stage with singer/songwriter Annika. Tickets are $20, $10 for students and seniors. Visit www.stoneroomconcerts.com.

Sunday/June 28

Pops for Pets. 6 p.m. at Lubber Run Amphitheater, North Columbus and 2nd Street North. In partnership with the Animal Welfare League of Arlington, The Arlington Philharmonic will perform patriotic and contemporary music. $20 suggested donation.

Visit www.arlingtonarts.org or call 703-228-1850.

Firefly Festival. 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Fort C.F. Smith Park, 2411 24th St. N. Play games, go on a scavenger hunt, make crafts, take a firefly walk and more. Admission is $7. Visit www.parks.arlingtonva.us for more.