it to follow basic commands. Register
online beginning one week before the
program starts. Open to children in
grades 3-5. Central Community
Library, 8601 Mathis Avenue,
Manassas, VA.

WEDNESDAY 19
devastating personal loss, music enables
Jura to endure and pursue her dreams.

This performance combines enthralling
story telling with breath-taking live
musical numbers from the works of
Bach, Beethoven, Chopin, Rachmaninoff
and more. The Kennedy Center, 2700 F St.,
N.W., Washington, D.C.

FREE FREE Pirate Bingo
SATURDAY 22
4:30 p.m. Ahoy, matey! Did
you know that September 19 is
International Talk Like a Pirate Day?
Join in on the fun with pirate bingo
and lingo to celebrate. Register in
person, via the phone, or online
beginning at 10 a.m. on Wednesday,
Sept. 5. Central Community Library, 8601
Mathis Ave., Manassas, VA.

Family Day at Bobby McKey’s
THURSDAY 20
FREE FREE Yappy Hour
6 p.m. Wind down from the week and
enjoy the company of your dog while
listening to live music and enjoying
food and drinks from Bethesda
restaurants at Yappy Hour. The event
will include a pop-up dog park with
a small dog and a large dog enclosure
for well-socialized dogs. Downtown
Bethesda restaurants Ruth’s Chris
Steak House and World of Beer will
be on-site selling favorites from their
menus along with selected beer and
wine. Elm Street Urban Park, 4600 Elm
St., Bethesda, MD.

Noon | $20. Looking for a place that is
fun for the entire family? A place where
kids are actually encouraged to wiggle
in their seats and get up and move?
Introduce your child to an appreciation
for live music and the arts at Bobby
McKey’s! Come out for an afternoon
of musical fun with singing, clapping
and dancing along to your all-request
musical selections. Bobby McKey’s, 172
Fleet St., National Harbor, MD.

SUNDAY 23
FREE 2018 D.C. State Fair
FREE 11 a.m. The D.C. State Fair is a free
showcase of the District’s agricultural
and creative talents and a day-long
celebration of all things homegrown.

The fair holds competitions like
fi nding the tastiest mumbo sauce, best
honey and most creative hula hoopers
in the city. Expect traditional fair
foods and games, but also many other
activities specifi c to D.C.! Waterfront
Station in Southwest D.C.

FRIDAY 21
The Pianist of Willesden Lane
8 p.m. | $25-$75. Set in Vienna in
1938 and London during the Blitz krieg,
The Pianist of Willesden Lane tells the
true and inspiring story of Lisa Jura, a
young Jewish pianist whose dream of
making her concert debut at the storied
Musikverein concert hall is dashed
by the onset of World War II. Despite
TUESDAY 25
FREE FREE Banned Books Week:
Banned Book Bingo
7 p.m. Celebrate your freedom to read!
Join in for a few rounds of Banned
Books Bingo. You might win a prize,
but you will defi nitely discover
some new books you’ll want to read!
Welcome to children in grades K- 5.

Central Community Library, 8601 Mathis
Ave., Manassas, VA.

THURSDAY 27
FREE FREE Breathing, Meditation,
Connection for New Parents
10:30 a.m. Being a fi rst-time parent
can be a joyful, but daunting and
isolating time. Come out for a short
15-minute program on breathing
and meditation followed by a time to
meet other new parents. First come,
fi rst served until capacity is reached.

Montclair Community Library, 5049
Waterway Dr., Montclair, VA.

FRIDAY 28
BBQ, Boots & BINGO Event to
Support Neighbors in Need
11 a.m. | $10-$50. The family-friendly
event, hosted by Arlington Thrive, will
include picnic fare, moon bounces,
face painting, crafts, bingo, music
and more. The ticket price includes
admission, food, beverages, activities
and a chance to win prizes. All funds
raised will go directly to support
Arlington neighbors in need. Knights
of Columbus, 5115 Litt le Falls Ct.,
Arlington, VA.

SUNDAY 30
Striking Out Childhood Cancer
D.C. 1 p.m. | $90. The inaugural Striking
Out Childhood Cancer D.C. event
will be a great time for all ages while
helping kids fi ght cancer. Benefi ting
Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, the
afternoon will feature a lively bowling
party at Pinstripes complete with a
plethora of their fantastic food and
drinks. Participants can also enter to
win spectacular raffl e prizes. Children
12 and under are free! Pinstripes, 1064
Wisconsin Ave., N.W, Washington, D.C.

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