Five Fun Things to Do This Weekend in Arlington
By Office of Communication
Posted on August 15, 2013, August 15, 2013

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Here's a look at MyArlingtonTX.com's top five events scheduled for Friday, August 16 - Sunday, August 18.

A Night at the Apollo

The Arlington Museum of Art continues its celebration of the Harlem Renaissance with a tribute to The Apollo Theater, Harlem's historic venue. In line with the actual Apollo Theater, the museum will host its very own Amateur Night on Saturday night, featuring amateur acts from North Texas. Cash prizes are being awarded to the top three winners. The show begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 and include admission to the museum.

Saturday Story Time

Children of all ages are invited to listen to fun, seasonal stories presented by a librarian from the Arlington Public Libraries at River Legacy Living Science Center. Stay after for some fun activities. This free event is Saturday at 11 a.m. RSVP to 817-860-6752.

Keep Lake Arlington Clean

Join several city organizations and area teams as they participate in Saturday's "Love Where You Live" Lake Arlington cleanup event at Eugene McCray Park. Volunteers will be picking up litter and debris along the shores and islands of Lake Arlington. Cleanup event runs 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Theatre Arlington Presents "The Foreigner"

Don't miss "The Foreigner," a story about a shy boy named Charlie, who is overcome with fear at the thought of having a conversation with strangers. When a rumor starts that Charlie is from an exotic foreign country and speaks no English he overhears more than he should. The fact he understands every devious word fuels nonstop hilarity and sets up the wildly funny climax. Performances are Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m.; Sunday at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are $5. Not suitable for children under 17.

Take a Dip in the Pool!

Stay cool this weekend by heading to one of the city's family-friendly pools.

Allen Bolden Pool
817-472-8950

Bad Königshofen
Family Aquatic Center
817-459-5223

Helen Wessler Play Pool
817-275-7561

Howard Moore Play Pool
817-275-0712

Hugh Smith Indoor Pool
817-275-0513

Randol Mill
Family Aquatic Center
817-275-7542

Woodland West Pool
817-277-0582

Seasonal Swim Passes are good at outdoor pools through Labor Day weekend. Passes are sold at all City of Arlington swimming pools. Cash and credit cards are accepted at the outdoor pools. For more information, please call (817) 459-5462.

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