Cast members Joe Mallon, Jamie Smithson and Richard Pelzman rehearse the opening number of The No Rules Show - Sketch! Contributed by Nicole Zuchetto
Ongoing
“Ecuador Magico. Through May 23. 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.
“RED.” Through May 30, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at Gallery Underground, 2100 Crystal City Drive. Watercolor artist Frank Eber will jury a show centered around the color red. Free. Visit www.galleryunderground.com.
May Members Show. Through May 30, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at Gallery Underground, 2100 Crystal City Drive. The Main Gallery at Gallery Underground will become home to an exhibit of members’ work including sculpture, glass, ceramics and more. Free. Visit www.galleryunderground.com.
May 6-17
“Sketch!” Various times at the Signature Theatre, 4200 Campbell Ave. The No Rules Sketch Show is a collection of original comedy scenes. The show is not recommended for children. Tickets are $15-34. Visit www.norulestheatre.org/shows/the-no-rules-show-sketch.
Friday/May 8
Book Talk. 4:30 at One More Page Books, 2200 N Westmoreland St. Author T.A. Barron will discuss and sign his books, “The Wisdom of Merlin,” and “Atlantis in Peril.” Free. Visit www.onemorepagebooks.com.
Junior Girl Scouts Legacy: Flowers. 4:30-5:30 p.m. at Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S Carlin Springs Road. Girl scouts are invited to learn about the inner workings of flowers. There is a $5 fee. Visit www.registration.arlingtonva.us.
Saturday/May 9
Kenmore Spirit Day. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Kenmore Middle School, 200 S Carlin Springs Road. Teachers use PTA funds to put on a family-friendly events with traditional carnival games. Tickets are $25. Visit www.squareup.com/market/kenmore-middle-school-pta.
Storytime for Children With Diabetes. 10:15-11:15 a.m. at Arlington Central Library, 1015 N Quincy St. Children may participate in diabetes-themed storytelling, songs, crafts and more. Free. www.library.arlingtonva.us.
Bio-Blitz Survey. 1-3:30 p.m. Help search the park for amphibians and reptiles. The meeting place will be revealed upon registration. Free. Visit www.registration.arlingtonva.us.
St. John's Annual Spring Tea. 1-3 p.m. at St. John’s, 415 S Lexington St. Celebrate Mother’s Day with a variety of teas, pastries, cakes, etc. Tickets are $25 for adults, $ for children 12 and under. Visit www.stjohnsarlingtonva.org.
“Echoes of Little Saigon.” 1-3 p.m. at Clarendon Central Park, 3140 Wilson Blvd. Learn about Clarendon’s Vietnamese heritage via walking tour. Free. Visit www.publicart.arlingtonva/us/events/echoes-of-little-saigon.
Book Talk. 6:30 p.m. at One More Page Books, 2200 N Westmoreland St. Kate Abbott’s novel “Running Through the Wormhole” is set in Fairfax and Smith Mountain Lake. She will be on hand to discuss. Free. Visit www.onemorepagebooks.com.
“The Measure of all Things” Screening. 7 and 9 p.m. at Artisphere, 1101 Wilson Blvd. Find two screenings of this film which documents the filmmaker’s fascination with Guiness Book of Records record-holders. Director Sam Green will narrate the movie live. Tickets are $18. Visit www.artisphere.com.
Musical Gems of Mexico. 7:30 p.m. Rosslyn Spectrum Theatre at Artisphere, 1611 North Kent Street, Arlington. Celebrate Mother’s Day with the music of composer Eduardo Angulo. Purchase tickets at 888-841-2787 or visit www.nationalchamberensemble.org for more.
Sunday/May 10
Mother’s Day Hike. 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608 Military Road. Celebrate Mother’s Day with a 2.5 mile hike. Free. Visit www.registration.arlingtonva.us.
Notable Nature.3-4 p.m. at Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S Carlin Springs Road. Make your own nature journal and then fill it during a series of hikes. Free. Visit www.registration.arlingtonva.us.