At the Library
Beatley Library, 5005 Duke St. Call 703-746-1702.
Duncan Library, 2501 Commonwealth Ave. Call 703-746-1705.
Burke Branch Library, 4701 Seminary Road. Call 703-746-1704.
Barrett Branch Library, 717 Queen St. Call 703-746-1703.
Visit www.alexandria.lib.va.us.
Ongoing
Book a Librarian. At the Charles E. Beatley, Jr. Central Library, 5005 Duke St, for help with research or to better understand the library’s databases and resources. Make an appointment by calling 703-746-1751.
Computer Tutoring. At the Charles E. Beatley, Jr. Central Library, 5005 Duke St. Individual assistance from a librarian. Call 703-746-1751.
Sunday/Jan. 5
Superhero Sunday. 2 p.m. at Beatley Library. Watch a movie about superheroes. Call for title.
Monday/Jan. 6
Little One-Ders. 10:30 a.m. at Beatley Library, 5005 Duke St. Children ages 12-23 months can enjoy stories and more.
Baby Time. 11 a.m. at Duncan Library. Songs, fingerplays and bounces for babies up to 11 months. Free.
Baby Rhyme Time. 11:30 a.m. at Beatley Central Library. Children up to 11 months with adult. Free.
Read, Sing & Play Baby. 4 p.m. at Barrett Branch Library. Children up to 11 months can enjoy stories and more. Free.
Tuesday/Jan. 7
Stories and Songs. 10 a.m. or 11 a.m. at Duncan Library. Children ages 1-4 can enjoy stories and more. Sign up half-hour before. Free.
Mother Goose Time. 10:15 a.m. at Barrett Branch Library. Children ages 12-23 months can enjoy games, rhymes and more. Free.
Time For 2s. 10:30 a.m. at Beatley Library. Children age 24-36 months can enjoy stories and more. Free.
Tuesday Tots. 11 a.m. at Burke Branch Library. Children ages 2-3 can enjoy stories and more. Free.
Stories to Grow On. 11 a.m. at Barrett Branch Library. Children age 2 and up can enjoy stories and more. Free.
Baby Rhyme Time. 11:30 a.m. at Beatley Central Library. Children up to 11 months with adult. Free.
Author Talk. 7 p.m. at Beatley Library. Chris Dietzel will discuss and sign the book “The Man Who Watched the World End.” Free.
Game Night. 7 p.m. at Beatley Library. Children ages 8-12 can play games against friends or meet new people to play against. Free.
Wednesday/Jan. 8
Mother Goose Time. 10:15 a.m. at Barrett Branch Library. Children ages 12-23 months can enjoy games, rhymes and more. Free.
Time For 2s. 10:30 a.m. at Beatley Library. Children age 24-36 months can enjoy stories and more. Free. Registration required.
Baby Rhythm & Rhyme Time. 11 a.m. at Burke Branch Library. Children ages 0-18 months can enjoy music, movement and more. Free.
Stories to Grow On. 11 a.m. at Barrett Branch Library. Children age 2 and up can enjoy stories and more. Free.
Spanish Story Time. 1 p.m. at Beatley Library. All ages and abilities can enjoy stories and more in Spanish. Free.
Mystery Book Club. 2 p.m. at Burke Library. Call for title.
Hitchcock Film Series. 6:30 p.m. at Duncan Branch Library. Watch a movie and then discuss it at St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub. Free.
Author Talk. 7 p.m. at Beatley Library. Ninad Jog will discuss and sign the books “Ninny Natter” and “The Tiny World of Vinod Saney.” Free.
Lego Family Night. 7 p.m. at Beatley Library. Families can enjoy building together and more. Free.
Pajama Story Time. 7 p.m. or 8 p.m. at Duncan Library. Children can come dressed in their favorite outfit/pajamas and listen to stories. Free.
Thursday/Jan. 9
Mother Goose Story Time. 10 a.m. at Duncan Library. Children ages 12-24 months can enjoy stories and more. Sign up half-hour before. Free.
Mother Goose Story Time. 10 a.m. at Duncan Library. Children ages 12-24 months can enjoy stories and more. Sign up half-hour before. Free.
Story Time. 11 a.m. at Duncan Library. Children ages 3-5 can enjoy stories and more. Free.
Little One-Ders. 11:15 a.m. at Beatley Library. Children ages 12-23 months can enjoy stories and more.
Story Time. 4 p.m. at Barrett Branch Library. Children ages 3 and up can enjoy games, rhymes and more. Free.
Survival at the Edge of Space. 4 p.m. at Burke Branch Library. Learn how high altitude pilots and astronauts survive at the edge of space and beyond.
Blockbuster Thursday. 6:30 p.m. at Beatley Library. Call for title. Free.
Knit Nite. 7 p.m. at Beatley Library. Students in grade 4-12 can learn to knit and complete projects under the guidance of experienced knitters. Free.
Pajama Party. 7 p.m. at Burke Branch Library. Children ages 3-7 can come dressed in their favorite outfit/pajamas and listen to stories. Free.
Friday/Jan. 10
Homeschool Game Hour. 10 a.m. at Duncan Branch Library. Educational game time for homeschool children ages 5-10. Free.
Saturday/Jan. 11
Saturday Stories. 11 a.m. at Beatley Library. All ages can enjoy stories and songs. Free.
Sunday/Jan. 12
Music Performance. 2 p.m. at Beatley Library. Lee Istrail and Telegraph String Band will perform. Free.
Monday/Jan. 13
Little One-Ders. 10:30 a.m. at Beatley Library, 5005 Duke St. Children ages 12-23 months can enjoy stories and more.
Baby Time. 11 a.m. at Duncan Library. Songs, fingerplays and bounces for babies up to 11 months. Free.
Baby Rhyme Time. 11:30 a.m. at Beatley Central Library. Children up to 11 months with adult. Free.
Teen Movie. 4 p.m. at Duncan Branch Library. Children in grades 6 and up can watch a movie. Free.
Read, Sing & Play Baby. 4 p.m. at Barrett Branch Library. Children up to 11 months can enjoy stories and more. Free.
Interfaith Book Club. 7 p.m. at Beatley Library. Discuss nonfiction works that strive to find common ground through recognizing and celebrating common values. Free.
Let’s Talk Books. 7 p.m. at Barrett Branch Library. Discuss “Beautiful Ruins" by Jess Walter. Free. 703-746-1703.
Duncan Poetry Society. 7 p.m. at St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub, 2300 Mount Vernon Ave. Read and discuss song lyrics from musicians and writers from the late sixties and early seventies. Free.
Tuesday/Jan. 14
Stories and Songs. 10 a.m. or 11 a.m. at Duncan Library. Children ages 1-4 can enjoy stories and more. Sign up half-hour before. Free.
Mother Goose Time. 10:15 a.m. at Barrett Branch Library. Children ages 12-23 months can enjoy games, rhymes and more. Free.
Time For 2s. 10:30 a.m. at Beatley Library. Children age 24-36 months can enjoy stories and more. Free.
Tuesday Tots. 11 a.m. at Burke Branch Library. Children ages 2-3 can enjoy stories and more. Free.
Stories to Grow On. 11 a.m. at Barrett Branch Library. Children age 2 and up can enjoy stories and more. Free.
Baby Rhyme Time. 11:30 a.m. at Beatley Central Library. Children up to 11 months with adult. Free.
Paws to Read. 5:30 p.m. at Duncan Library. Children in grades 1-6 can read to friendly dogs. Registration required.
Science Night. 7 p.m. at Beatley Library. Children ages 8-12 can learn how things work, from building bridges to treasure hunting maps. Free.
Wednesday/Jan. 15
Mother Goose Time. 10:15 a.m. at Barrett Branch Library. Children ages 12-23 months can enjoy games, rhymes and more. Free.
Time For 2s. 10:30 a.m. at Beatley Library. Children age 24-36 months can enjoy stories and more. Free.
Baby Rhythm & Rhyme Time. 11 a.m. at Burke Branch Library. Children ages 0-18 months can enjoy music, rhymes and movement. Free.
Stories to Grow On. 11 a.m. at Barrett Branch Library. Children age 2 and up can enjoy stories and more. Free.
Afternoon Book Discussion. 2 p.m. at Burke Library. Discuss “Salvage the Bones” by Jesmyn Ward. Free.
Paws to Read. 5:30 p.m. at Burke Library. Children in grades 1-6 can read to friendly dogs. Registration required. Call 703-746-1773 or e-mail mmcguire@alexandria.lib.va.us to register for a 15min slot.
Family Story & Craft Night. 7 p.m. at Beatley Library. All ages can enjoy stories and a craft. Free.
Book Discussion. 7 p.m. at Duncan Library. Call for title. Free.
Author Talk. 7 p.m. at Beatley Library. Rod Barfield will discuss and sign his book “America’s Forgotten Caste: Free Blacks in Antebellum Virginia and North Carolina.” Free.
Thursday/Jan. 16
Mother Goose Story Time. 10 a.m. at Duncan Library. Children ages 12-24 months can enjoy stories and more. Sign up half-hour before. Free.
Story Time. 10:30 a.m. or 3 p.m. at Beatley Library. Children ages 3-5 can enjoy stories, activities and more. Free.
Story Time. 11 a.m. at Duncan Library. Children ages 3-5 can enjoy stories and more. Free.
Little One-Ders. 11:15 a.m. at Beatley Library. Children ages 12-23 months can enjoy stories and more.
Story Time. 4 p.m. at Barrett Branch Library. Children ages 3 and up can enjoy games, rhymes and more. Free.
Paws to Read. 5:30 p.m. at Beatley Library. Children in grades 1-6 can read to friendly dogs. Registration required, 703-746-1702 x5.
Great Books Discussion Group. 7 p.m. at Beatley Library. Discuss a selection from “The Real Thing,” a short story by Henry James. Free. Call Bill Scouton at 703-931-3559.
Knit Nite. 7 p.m. at Beatley Library. Children ages 9-18 can learn to knit. All supplies included. Free.
Pajama Party. 7 p.m. at Burke Branch Library. Children ages 3-7 can come dressed in their favorite outfit/pajamas and listen to stories. Free.
Author Talk. 7 p.m. at Beatley Library. Local mystery authors Donna Andrews, Barb Goffman, Tracy Kiely, G.M. Malliet, Sandra Parshall and Lane Stone will discuss their latest novels and the craft of mystery fiction. Free.
MV Libraries:
At the Library
Martha Washington Library, 6614 Fort Hunt Road. Call 703-768-6700.
Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre. Call 703-339-4610.
John Marshall Library, 6209 Rose Hill Drive. Call 703-971-0010.
Sherwood Library, 2501 Sherwood Hall Lane. Call 703-765-3645.
Saturday/Jan. 4
Wag A Tale. 10:30-11:30 a.m. at Kingstowne Library. Children ages 5-12 can register to read aloud to a reading therapy dog. Registration required, 703-339-4610.
Monday/Jan. 6
Early Words. 10:30 a.m. at Kingstowne Library. Children ages 12-23 months can enjoy songs and stories. Registration required.
Read to the Dog. 2 p.m. at Martha Washington Library. Children ages 6-12 can read aloud to a trained therapy dog. Register for a 15-minute session. 703-768-6700.
Wild and Wonderful: Hidden Pond. 3:30 p.m. at Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre. Children ages 6-12 can learn about animals in nature. Free. Registration required.
Let’s Play. 4 p.m. at Sherwood Regional Library. Children ages 6-12 can play board games, card games and puzzles. Free. Registration required.
Tuesday/Jan. 7
Sherwood Poetry Read-Around. 6:45 p.m. at Sherwood Library. Adults can share favorite poems, either original or by a favorite poet. Free.
Sweet Dreams. 7 p.m. at Kingstowne Library. Children can enjoy stories and songs with their families. Registration required for adults and children.
Wednesday/Jan. 8
Rising Words, Rising Images. 10:30 a.m. at Sherwood Library. Discuss “Macbeth” by William Shakespeare. For teens ages 13-18. Free. Registration required.
Toddler Time. 10:30 a.m. at John Marshall Library. Children ages 13-23 months can listen to stories. Registration required.
KNCAA Book Group. 2 p.m. at Kingstowne Center for Active Adults, next door to the Kingstowne Library. “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel” by Deborah Moggach.
Thursday/Jan. 9
Movies at Martha. 7 p.m. at Martha Washington Library. Adults and teens age 13 and up can enjoy a movie. Call for title. 703-768-6700.
Saturday/Jan. 11
Friends Book Sale. 10 a.m. at Kingstowne Library. All ages can find something.
Wag A Tale. 10:30-11:30 a.m. at Kingstowne Library. Children ages 5-12 can register to read aloud to a reading therapy dog. Registration required, 703-339-4610.
Monday/Jan. 13
Fun for 2s & 3s. 10:30 a.m. or 11 a.m. at John Marshall Library. Children ages 2-3 can enjoy stories and activities. Free. Registration required.
Terrific Twos and Threes. 10:30 a.m. at Kingstowne Library. Children ages 2-3 can enjoy stories, songs and fingerplays. Free. Registration required.
Cliffhanger Book Club. 7 p.m. at Martha Washington Library. Children ages 8-10 can listen to a story being read aloud. Free. Registration required.
Books and Ideas. 7:30 p.m. at Sherwood Regional Library. Discuss “Midnight’s Children” by Salman Rushdie. Free. Registration required.
Tuesday/Jan. 14
Winter Fun. 10:30 a.m. at Martha Washington Library. Children up to 23 months can enjoy stories, songs and movement activities. Free. Registration required.
Small Wonders. 10:30 a.m. at Sherwood Library. Stories, songs and games for ages 12-23 months with an adult. Registration required.
Martha’s Book Discussion. 7 p.m. at Martha Washington Library. Adults can discuss “Quiet” by Susan Cain. Free.
Second Tuesday Book Group. 7 p.m. at Kingstowne Library. Discuss “The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society” by Mary Ann Shaffer. Free. Visit secondtuesdaybookgroup.blogspot.com.
Wednesday/Jan. 15
A to Zoo Storytime. 10:30 a.m. at John Marshall Library. Children ages 3-5 can enjoy stories and activities. Free. Registration required.
Thursday/Jan. 16
Martha’s Poetry Discussion. 2 p.m. at Martha Washington Library. Discuss the poetry of Emily Dickeson. Free.
Book Discussion. 7:15 p.m. at John Marshall Library. Discuss “Long Walk to Freedom: An Autobiography” by Nelson Mandela. Free.
Live Music
Focus Music presents contemporary folk singer-songwriter Joe Crookston with Tiffany Thompson on Sunday, Jan. 19, 7 p.m. at Episcopal Church of the Resurrection, 2280 N. Beauregard St. Ohio native Joe Crookston is the classic traveling troubadour, accompanied by guitar, banjo or fiddle, plus an amplified foot-stomping box. Now based in Ithaca, N.Y., he has released his third CD, "Darkling and the Bluebird Jubilee." Since 2008, D.C.-based Tiffany Thompson has toured as a solo artist, fusing story-telling folk and pop songs with an often jazzy sound. Visit www.joecrookston.com or www.tiffanythompsonmusic.com. $18/$15 for advance sales and members, visit www.focusmusic.org/concerts_alexandria.php
Ongoing
African American Activists Exhibition. Through Saturday, Jan. 4, 2014, Living Legends of Alexandria is an ongoing photo-documentary project created in 2006 by artist-photographer Nina Tisara to identify, honor and chronicle people making current history in Alexandria. This free exhibit is at the Alexandria Black History Museum, 601 Wythe St. The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Visit www.alexblackhistory.org or call 703-746-4356.
Art Exhibit. “Small Works,” juried by Irene Owsley will run Nov. 26-Jan. 5, at the Multiple Exposures Gallery in the Torpedo Factory Art Center, 105 N. Union St. Visit www.torpedofactory.org for more.
Art Exhibit. See “IMPART,” a project that is a collaboration between The Art League and the Wounded Warriors at Ft. Belvoir. Features ceramics by eight artists showcased at The Art League in the Torpedo Factory, 105 N. Union St. Exhibit runs through Jan. 5. Visit www.theartleague.org for more.
“The Street Sense Project.” Thien-Kim Pham presents “Portraits of People Who Live and Work on the Streets” in studio 21 at the Torpedo Factory, 105 N. Union St. The exhibit runs Dec. 5 through Jan. 6. A portion of the sales will be donated to a local charity related to the subject matter depicted in the piece. Visit www.theartleague.org or 703-683-1780 for more.
Art Exhibit. “Small Worlds,” a multi-media juried exhibition with a focus on artists who work in miniature or small scales will run Dec. 6-Jan. 12, at the Target Gallery in the Torpedo Factory Art Center, 105 N. Union St. Visit www.torpedofactory.org for more.
Solo Artist Preview Exhibit. Runs Jan. 9-23 at at the Torpedo Factory Art Center, on the waterfront in Old Town Alexandria at 105 N Union St. Call 703-683-1780 or visit www.theartleague.org. The Art League’s Solo Artist Preview Exhibit premieres one piece by each of the nine solo artists on the 2014 exhibition calendar, which include photographers, collage artists, sculptors, and painters. A panel of outside jurors select the solo exhibits at The Art League in a process that happens two years in advance.
Art Exhibit. See “No Room For Doubt,” abstract works on wood, canvas and paper by Kristen Hayes through Jan. 26 at The Athenaeum, 201 Prince St. Free. Visit nvfaa.org or 703-548-0035.
Art Exhibit. Artist John Gascot of Studio 4, 218 N. Lee St., suite 101, creates an art exhibit to honor the life journeys of transgender individuals. It will be on display through January. Gallery hours are Thursday-Saturday, noon-7 p.m. and Sunday from noon-5 p.m. or by appointment. Visit www.studio4oldtown.com for more.
Art Exhibit. See “Primary Colors” art exhibit from Jan. 3-Feb. 2 at The Del Ray Artisans, 2704 Mount Vernon Ave. Artists use the three primary colors without mixing them. Free. Visit www.TheDelRayArtisans.org for more.
Art Exhibit. See a solo photographic exhibit “Darkness Visible” by Timothy Hyde at Multiple Exposures Gallery in the Torpedo Factory, 105 N. Union St. Runs Jan. 7 through Feb. 16. Hyde’s photography examines the mysteries hidden in the shadows. Visit www.torpedofactory.org for more.
Theater Performance. Arts on the Horizon presents “Under the Canopy,” a 20-minute interactive, nonverbal show for children up to age 4. Performances are Feb. 12-14, 16, 17, 19-21, 23 at 10:30 a.m. at The Athenaeum, 201 Prince St. $5/person. Visit www.artsonthehorizon.org for tickets. They can be purchased at the door.
Occupied City: Life in Civil War Alexandria Exhibition. At The Lyceum, 201 South Washington St., through Sunday, March 23. This exhibit traces life in Alexandria following Virginia’s decision to secede from the Union in May 1861. The Lyceum is open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, 1-5 p.m. Suggested admission is $2. Visit www.alexandriahistory.org or call 703-746-4994.
Classes
Metro Club After-School Program. From Sept. 9-June 2014, the Metropolitan School of Arts presents an after-school program for grades 1-6. The program is located at both the Lorton studio at Workhouse Arts Center, 9517 Workhouse Way and in Alexandria at 5775 Barclay Drive. Programs will focus on the arts, including music, dance, theatre, yoga and academics, as well as designated homework time. The program will run Mondays, 1-6 p.m., and Tuesday-Friday, 3-6 p.m. Tuition runs from $130-150. Call 703-339-0444 or visit www.metropolitanarts.org.
Life Drawing. Del Ray Artisans offers a range of open life drawing sessions for anyone to develop life-drawing skills further. Just drop-in for the session and bring your supplies to draw or paint our live models. Fee ranges from $8-$12. All skill levels are welcome. Del Ray Artisans is located at 2704 Mount Vernon Ave. Visit www.TheDelRayArtisans.org for a schedule.
Photography Workshop. 10:30 a.m.-noon at Multiple Exposures Gallery on 105 N. Union Street. Photographers and enthusiasts of all skill levels are invited to share work, ideas, and questions at this free workshop held on the last Sunday of each month, except December. No reservations. Call 703-683-2205.
Saturday/Jan. 4
Show. Doors open at 10 a.m., show starts at 11 a.m. at Old Town Theater, 815 King St. “Dezmo and the Secret Power of Knowledge” will be performed for children. $15/person. Visit www.theoldtowntheater.com/ for more.
Music Performance. 3 p.m. at George Washington Masonic National Memorial, 101 Callahan Drive. The Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic will perform. This is a rescheduled concert from Dec. 8. $20/adult; children 18 and under are free. Visit www.wmpamusic.org or 703-799-8229.
Sunday/Jan. 5
Twelfth Night. 6 p.m. at Christ Church, 118 N. Washington St. Armonia Nova, an ensemble of historical instruments and voices celebrates 12 years of Twelfth Night concerts with more than a dozen seasonal early music gems from England, France, Germany and Spain. Constance Whiteside, medieval/baroque harps; Craig Resta, vielle & baroque violin; Corey McKnight and Jay White countertenors. Donations welcomed. Visit www.armonianova.org.
Monday/Jan. 6
Second Thursday Music. 7 p.m. at The Athenaeum, 201 Prince St. Hear music by The Noctonals. $10. Visit www.nvfaa.org or 703-548-0035.
Choral Evensong. 7:30 p.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 228 S. Pitt St. Enjoy music on the Feast of the Epiphany. Free. Optional donation will benefit St. Paul’s Lazarus Ministry. 703-549-3312 for more.
Tuesday/Jan. 7
Salon-Style Series. 6-8 p.m. at Morrison House, 116 S. Alfred St. Catherine B. Hollan will discuss American silver. Free, food and drink for purchase. Visit www.morrisonhouse.com or www.torpedofactory.org for more.
Thursday/Jan. 9
Opening Reception. 6:30-8 p.m. at the Torpedo Factory Art Center, on the waterfront in Old Town Alexandria at 105 N Union St. Call 703-683-1780 or visit www.theartleague.org. The Art League’s Solo Artist Preview Exhibit premieres one piece by each of the nine solo artists on the 2014 exhibition calendar, which include photographers, collage artists, sculptors, and painters.
Friday/Jan. 10
Music Performance. See Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder at The Birchmere Music Hall, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave. 7:30 p.m. $39.50. Visit www.birchmere.com or 703-549-7500 for tickets.
Saturday/Jan. 11
Dance Performance. 2 p.m. at Theatre on the Run, 3700 S. Four Mile Run Drive. Jane Franklin Dance performs “Mouse of Amherst,” adapted from the book “Mouse in House” by Elizabeth Spires. $15/adult; $10/child. Visit www.janefranklin.com or 703-933-1111.
Dance Performance. 7 p.m. Jane Franklin Dance presents “See” at Theatre on the Run, 3700 S. Four Mile Run Drive. $20. Visit janefranklin.com or 703-933-1111.
Music Performance. See Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder at The Birchmere Music Hall, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave. 7:30 p.m. $39.50. Visit www.birchmere.com or 703-549-7500 for tickets.
Sunday/Jan. 12
Performance. Doors open at 1:30 p.m., show at 2 p.m. at Grace Episcopal School, 3601 Russell Road. Families can enjoy a performance by Rocknoceros. $5/person. Visit rocknoceros.com for more.
Gallery Talk. 2-3:30 p.m. Kristen Hayes will lead a talk about her exhibit “No Room For Doubt” at The Athenaeum, 201 Prince St. Free. Visit nvfaa.org or 703-548-0035.
Dance Performance. 2 p.m. at Theatre on the Run, 3700 S. Four Mile Run Drive. Jane Franklin Dance performs “Mouse of Amherst,” adapted from the book “Mouse in House” by Elizabeth Spires. $15/adult; $10/child. Visit www.janefranklin.com or 703-933-1111.
Opening Reception. 2-4 p.m. meet the artist of “Darkness Visible,” Timothy Hyde at Multiple Exposures Gallery in the Torpedo Factory, 105 N. Union St. Runs Jan. 7 through Feb. 16. Hyde’s photography examines the mysteries hidden in the shadows. Visit www.torpedofactory.org for more.
Wednesday/Jan. 15
Swing Dance. 9-11 p.m. at Nick’s Nightclub, 642 S. Pickett St. Dance to music by The Grandsons. $10.
Friday/Jan. 17
Music Performance. 7:30 p.m. at Birchmere Music Hall, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave. Jackson Edwards (of the WeatherVanes) will open for Junior Brown. Visit www.birchmere.com or 703-549-7500 for tickets.
Saturday/Jan. 18
Dance Performance. 2 p.m. at Theatre on the Run, 3700 S. Four Mile Run Drive. Jane Franklin Dance performs “Mouse of Amherst,” adapted from the book “Mouse in House” by Elizabeth Spires. $15/adult; $10/child. Visit www.janefranklin.com or 703-933-1111.
Opening Reception. 6-9 p.m. artist John Gascot of Studio 4, 218 N. Lee St., suite 101, creates an art exhibit to honor the life journeys of transgender individuals. It will be on display the whole month of January. Gallery hours are Thursday-Saturday, noon-7 p.m. and Sunday from noon-5 p.m. or by appointment. Visit www.studio4oldtown.com for more.
Dance Performance. 7 p.m. at Theatre on the Run, 3700 S. Four Mile Run Drive. Jane Franklin Dance performs “The Trickster,” a multidisciplinary work in collaboration with percussionist Tom Teasley. $20/person. Visit www.janefranklin.com or 703-933-1111. Tickets can be purchased at the door.
Sunday/Jan. 19
“From Board Game to Book.” Noon-4 p.m. at Del Ray Artisans gallery at the Nicholas A. Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Ave. Stacy Rausch teaches participants to create a one-of-a-kind art book using a board game as the cover with traditional book-binding methods and materials. The fee (all supplies included) is just $48 for Del Ray Artisans members, $53 for non-members. Register at www.TheDelRayArtisans.org.
Music Performance. 7 p.m. at Episcopal Church of the Resurrection, 2280 N. Beauregard St. Focus Music presents folk singer-songwriters Joe Crookston with Tiffany Thompson. $18/door; $15/advance or member. 703-380-3151.
Monday/Jan. 20
Talk. 7 p.m. at at The Athenaeum, 201 Prince St. Michael Mark Ludlow will discuss “19th Century Conspicuous Consumption: Artistic Examples of Alexandria’s Unique Cast Iron Downspouts.” Free. Visit www.nvfaa.org or 703-548-0035.
Saturday/Jan. 25
Dance Performance. 2 p.m. at Theatre on the Run, 3700 S. Four Mile Run Drive. Jane Franklin Dance performs “Penelope’s Pesky Pen,” inspired by a children’s book by Frank Dormer. $10-$15/person. Visit www.janefranklin.com or 703-933-1111.
Dance Performance. 7 p.m. at Theatre on the Run, 3700 S. Four Mile Run Drive. Jane Franklin Dance performs “The Trickster,” a multidisciplinary work in collaboration with percussionist Tom Teasley. $20/person. Visit www.janefranklin.com or 703-933-1111. Tickets can be purchased at the door.
Music Performance. 7:30 p.m. at Birchmere Music Hall, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave. The Manhattans featuring Gerald Alston and Blue Lovett will perform. $45. Visit www.birchmere.com or 703-549-7500 for tickets.
Sunday/Jan. 26
Dance Performance. 2 p.m. at Theatre on the Run, 3700 S. Four Mile Run Drive. Jane Franklin Dance performs “Penelope’s Pesky Pen,” inspired by a children’s book by Frank Dormer. $10-$15/person. Visit www.janefranklin.com or 703-933-1111.
Monday/Jan. 27
Music Performance. 7:30 p.m. at Birchmere Music Hall, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave. Robin Zander of Cheap Trick will perform a solo concert. $35. Visit www.birchmere.com or 703-549-7500 for tickets.
Sunday/Feb. 23
Dance Performance. 4 p.m. at The Athenaeum, 201 Prince St. See “I Missed It” by Jane Franklin Dance Company. $20. Visit www.janefranklin.com or 703-933-1111.
Thursday/April 17
Live Music. See KEVIN COSTNER & MODERN WEST at The Birchmere Music Hall, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave. 7:30 p.m. $39.50. Visit www.birchmere.com or 703-549-7500 for tickets. Visit www.kevincostner.com.