Juan Estrella is an Ecuadoran magician performing as part of “Ecuador Magico.” "Ecuador Magico” or “Magical Ecuador” is a celebration of Ecuadoran culture through music, theatre and magic. Teatro de la Luna, a local spanish language theater located in D.C. will present three shows May 1-23 at Gunston Arts Center-Theater Two, 2700 S Lang St. Tickets start at $10. All shows will be performed in Spanish with live English dubbing. “Ecuador Magico” will launch with three performances of “La Escoba,” the brainchild of Ecuadoran performer Juana Estrella at 8 p.m. on May 1 and May 2, and 3 p.m. on May 3. “La Escoba will be followed by three performances of “María Magdalena, la mujer borrada” or “Mary Magdalene, the woman erased” on May 8 and May 9 and 3 p.m. on May 10. Then, magician Juan Estrella will perform on May 15 and May 16 and 3 p.m., May 16-17. “Ecuador Magico will conclude with “Boleros,” a tribute to musician Julio Jaramillo. Image Courtesy of Teatro de la Luna
Friday/May 1
Bulb Blitz. 9:30 a.m. at 2121 Crystal Drive, Sidewalk. Crystal City invites patrons to help remove tulip bulbs to make way for spring planting. Gardeners may take the bulbs home to plant them. Free. Visit www.crystalcity.org.
Trillium Trek. 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. at Lubber Run Center parking lot, 300 N Park Drive. Travel to Linden, Va. to visit a Great White Trillium display. Trip is $35. Visit www.registration.arlingtonva.us.
Playing the Past. 4-5 p.m. at Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608 N MIlitary Road. Junior girl scouts are invited to explore life in the 1800s. Attendees will earn the “Playing the Past” badge. There is a $5 fee. www.registration.arlingtonva.us.
Gallery Underground Reception. 5-8 p.m. at Gallery Underground, 2100 Crystal Drive. Gallery Underground will celebrate the launch of the “RED” exhibit and the May Members Show. Free. Visit www.galleryunderground.org.
Wine Tasting. 6:30 p.m. at One More Page Books, 2200 N Westmoreland St. Free. Visit www.onemorepagebooks.com.
Friday-Sunday/May 1-3
“The Firebird and Other Works.” 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 3 p.m., Sunday at Thomas Jefferson Community Theater, 125 S. Old Glebe Rd. BalletNova’s Artistic Director Nancie Woods reprises her popular staging of “The Firebird” based on the Russian fairy tale and the original Fokine choreography. Performances will also include Baseball Ballet, The Blue Sox, and GinDance Company. Tickets are $8-23, $3 more at the door. Visit www.balletnova.org.
May 1-23
“Ecuador Magico.” Various times at Gunston Theatre Two, 2700 S. Lang St. Teatro de la Luna presents “La Escoba,” a comedy, “Mary Magdalene, the woman erased,” a drama, the Juan Estrella Magic Show, and “Boleros,” a tribute to musician Julio Jaramillo as part of their “Forever Theatre” season. Tickets start at $15. Visit www.teatrodelalune.org.
Saturday/May 2
Independent Bookstore Day. All day at One More Page Books, 2200 N Westmoreland St. The store will celebrate with visiting authors, art, wine and food. Free. Visit www. onemorepagebooks.com.
Mission Possible. 6:30-9 p.m. at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 5533 N 16th St. Local band SoulFire will perform. Children may partake in an activity corner and face-painting. Free. Call 703-533-5600.
Floyd Mayweather Vs. Manny Pacquiao Screening. 10 p.m. at Mad Rose Tavern, 3100 Clarendon Blvd. Mad Rose Tavern will have a screening of the Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao boxing match on an HD projector. Admission for women is free, $20 for men. Visit www.madrosetavern.com.
Sunday/May 3
Bike Tour. 9:15 a.m. at East Falls Church Metro, 2001 N Sycamore St. Join the Center Hiking Club for a leisurely 35-mile bike-ride through historic sites, parks and boundary stones. Cost is $2 for nonmembers. Visit www.centerkickingclub.org for more.
“How to be a Professional Amateur.” 1-3 p.m. at Arlington Arts Center, 3550 Wilson Blvd. Paul Shortt will lead workshops in which participants will learn how to go from being an amateur to a professional, regardless of career path. Free. Visit www.arlingtonartscenter.org.
Walt Whitman Walking Tour. 1-3 p.m. in D.C. at the intersection of 8th and F Street, NW. In honor of the release of Garrett Peck’s new book, “Walt Whitman in Washington D.C.” he and Arlington-based One More Page Books will host a walking tour of historic Walt Whitman sites in D.C. Tickets are $40. Visit www.onemorepagebooks.com to register.
Kentucky Derby Gala Celebration. 5:30-10 p.m. at Ritz-Carlton Pentagon City, 1250 S Hayes St. The Arlington Community Foundation’s 14th Annual Spring Gala will feature hats, seersucker suits, fine bourbon, mint juleps, auction items, and much more. Entertainment by 'Round Midnight. Visit www.arlcf.org, call 703-243-4785 or email brenda@arlcf.org for tickets.
Trailblazer and Scholarship Awards. 6 p.m.-12 a.m. at Arlington Capital View Hotel, 2800 South Potomac Ave. The Northern Virginia Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated and the Northern Virginia Delta Education and Community Service Foundation Celebrating Champions of Justice and Equality will host an evening of fundraising and entertainment. Pierre Thomas and Rev. Al Sharpton will be present. Tickets start at $105. Visit www,nvdecs.org/gala/gala.htm.
“Children of Eden” Dinner Theatre. 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, 3 p.m. on Sunday at St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 4000 Lorcom Lane. Have dinner and watch The St. Andrew’s Players of Arlington present the musical by Stephen Schwartz exploring the relationship between children and parents. Tickets are $25 for adults, $12.50 for children 12 and under. Contact christine@christine-ensley.com for reservations.