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Arlington Agenda: April 23-29

(Updated at 3 p.m.) Arlington Agenda is a listing of interesting events for the week ahead in Arlington County. If you’d like to see your event featured, fill out the event submission form.

Also, be sure to check out our event calendar.

Monday, April 23

Free Home Buying Workshop in Rosslyn*
Keri Shull Team (1600 Wilson Boulevard)
Time: 6-7:30 p.m.

Attend a free workshop for first-time home buyers that will delve into a comprehensive explanation of the home purchasing process and will include a $1,500 credit for future home purchases.

Tuesday, April 24

Samuel Beckett: Play/The Old Tune
The Woman’s Club of Arlington (700 S. Buchanan Street)
Time: 8-9 p.m.

Arcturus Theater Company presents two Samuel Beckett shorts together as an hour of evening entertainment: the love triangle affair, Play, and a reading of the radio play, The Old Tune.

Wednesday, April 25

How To Bullet Journal
Connection: Crystal City Library (2117 Crystal Plaza Arcade)
Time: 6:30-8 p.m.

Understand how to bullet journal and plan your day in an efficient, creative, and customized way. Bring your own notebook. Attendance is first come, first served.

Thursday, April 26

Stand Up For Pits with Rebecca Corry
Arlington Cinema Drafthouse (2903 Columbia Pike)
Time: 7:30-10 p.m.

The Stand Up For Pits Foundation and Rebecca Corry return with the Stand Up For Pits comedy tour. The Animal Welfare League of Arlington will host a silent auction and bring adoptable dogs.

Friday, April 27

Exclusive Invisalign Event*
VCO Orthodontics (1600 Wilson Boulevard)
Time: 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

For one day — only on April 27 — VCO Orthodontics is offering Invisalign treatment for $4980. That’s a savings of over $2000, and the first 20 people to call get a free tooth whitening.

Crystal City 5K Fridays Series*
Crystal City Courtyard Green (2121 Crystal Drive)
Time: 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Join Crystal City’s after work Friday evening 5K series. Registration fees start at $25 for one race, and runners receive post-race happy hour drink tickets for select Crystal City venues.

Saturday, April 28

Birding Arlington by Bike
Barton Sports & Fitness Center (4200 S. Four Mile Run Drive)
Time: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

A 17-mile jaunt around Arlington’s birding hotspots to enjoy the spring migration and see how many species can be observed. Novice birders are welcome.

Operation Deploy Your Dress D.C. Pop-Up Event*
AUSA Headquarters (2425 Wilson Boulevard)
Time: 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.

ODYD collects and distributes formal attire to military families to offset the cost of attending military balls and other formal events. Open to all military personnel regardless of rank or service branch.

9th Annual MOVE ME Festival*
Kenmore Middle School (200 S. Carlin Springs Road)
Time: 1-4 p.m.

Bowen McCauley Dance Company is celebrating 22 years of creating community through dance with a free festival with over 20 performers, workshops, face painting, and food.

Sunday, April 29

Leaders Light the Way: Brunch with Paige Kimble, Executive Director Scripps National Spelling Bee
Top of the Town (1400 14th Street N.)
Time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

A series of events celebrating prominent women who epitomize a spirit of resilience, leadership, and hope. Kimble has spent her career inspiring young people to excel.

Wine Dinner*
Osteria da Nino Cucina Italiana & Bar (2900 S. Quincy Street)
Time: 6-10:30 p.m.

For $70 per person, enjoy a multi course Italian dinner with wine pairings from the Puglia region of the country. Dishes includes roasted lamb with cherry tomatoes, garlic rosemary, and fingerling potatoes.

*Denotes featured (sponsored) event