The King and Queen of Spain, on Tuesday, Sept. 15. During the couple’s first visit to Mount Vernon, they will lay a wreath at the tomb of George and Martha Washington.

Sen. Bernie Sanders, who is vying for the Democratic nomination for president of the United States, will speak at a rally in Manassas on Monday evening.

Heading to Katsucon for some cosplay? If you’re planning on wearing or buying decorative contact lenses, look out for unsafe ones.

The presentation will focus on the long-term relationships that humans have had with plants. She will discuss the four plants Michael Pollan mentioned in his book, “The Botany of Desire.” Building on his plants-eye-view of the world, Williams will describe other plants that we find especially attractive, such as those that have or represent beauty, control, intoxication, nourishment and sweetness.

Northern Virginia “j.talks” will host Israeli food and wine magazine editor Janna Gur on Monday, Nov. 17 at 7:30 p.m.

The Northern Virginia Community College student Jazz Ensemble and Jazztet will be performing swinging jazz classics at the art deco-style Carlyle Club in Old Town Alexandria.

On Monday, Nov. 3, U.S. Senator Mark R. Warner will speak at events across the Commonwealth where other elected officials and supporters will join him.

The Marine Corps Marathon is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 26. The race begins at 8 a.m., in Arlington, and then crosses the Potomac River into the District of Columbia.

With Halloween in the air, the third running of the Ghost, Goblins & Ghouls Spooktacular 5k and Scarecrow Sprint Fun Run will take place at One Loudoun in Ashburn on Saturday, Oct. 25, with a 4 p.m. start time. The event will center on the spooktacular theme of Halloween and incorporate a costume contest, a haunted 3.1 mile course pre-HYPE party starting at 2, fun for the kids and more.