Lead singer of the cover band, Burnt Sienna. They will be back to perform this year on the main concert stage along with Jumpin’ Jupiter & White Ford Bronco at Taste of Arlington of Sunday, May 17. Visit www.ballstonbid.com/Taste Photo Contributed
Ongoing
“Sketch!” Through May 17 at 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.
“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.
“Creating Across the City.” Through June at Reagan National Airport, Three organizations; Critical Exposure, The National Building Museum and ARTLAB+ have teamed up for “Creating Across the City: A Teen Art Showcase,” which provides an outlet through art and design for creative local teens. Free.
“Current.” Through June 28, 4-8 p.m. on Wednesday and Friday; 12-5 p.m. on Sunday at Artisphere’s Artist in Residence Studio, 1101 Wilson Blvd. Sculptor and installation artist Brian Davis will have open studio hours. Free. Visit www.artisphere.com.Spring SOLOs. Through June 28, 12-5 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday at Arlington Arts Center, 3550 Wilson Blvd. Arlington Arts Center hosts several solo exhibits each season. This spring, they welcome Bradley Chriss, Nichola Kinch, Kate kretz, A. Gray Lamb, Nate Larson, Dan Perkins, and Paul Shortt. Admission to the gallery is free. Visit www.arlingtonartscenter.org.
“Holoscenes/Quaternary Suite.” Through June 28, Gallery hours at Artisphere, 1101 Wilson Blvd. Media artists, design, director, write and artistic director of Early Morning Opera Lars Jan presents a performance, video, photographic and print comprised work. Free. Visit www.artisphere.com.
“Cabaret.” Through June 28 at various times at Signature Theatre, 4200 Campbell Ave. This musical is set in 1931 Berlin and revolves about a young cabaret perform and her love interest. Tickets start at $40. Visit www.signature-theatre.org.
Thursday-Saturday/May 14-16
“Bachelorette.” 8 p.m. at Theatre on the Run, 3700 S Four Mile Run Drive. “Bachelorette” is a black comedy about what happens 10 years after high school graduation when four women are reunited for a friend’s wedding.Tickets are $20. Visit www.dominionstage.org.
Friday/May 15
Bike to Work Day. 6:30 a.m.-9 a.m. Gateway Park. Co-organized by Commuter Connections and the Washington Area Bicyclist Association, the event draws residents in support of cycling as a healthy, green commuting option. Those who register in advance for the event will receive a free t-shirt and treats at the pit-stop in Gateway Park. Visit www.biketoworkmetrodc.org to register.
Plaza on 19th Beer Garden. 4-8 p.m. at Plaza on 19th, 19th and N Moore streets. Continental Pool Lounge will serve seasonal brews and La Unica will provide music. Admission is free, drinks will be $6. Visit www.rosslynva.org.
“It’s a Steal!” Opening Reception. 5-8 p.m. at St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 4000 Lorcom Lane. The Arlington Artists Alliance is celebrating their “It’s a Steal!” art show and sale. Free to attend. Visit www.arlingtonartistsalliance.org.
Friday-Sunday/May 15-17
“It’s a Steal!” Art Show and Sale. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at Andrews Episcopal Church, 4000 Lorcom Lane. Arlington Artists Alliance has brought together 40 artists for their annual art show and sale. All art will be priced $95 and below. Free to attend. www.arlingtonartistsalliance.org.
Saturday/May 16
Truck and Bus Day. 9-11 a.m. at Arlington Central Library, 1015 N Quincy St. Find a variety or work vehicles including police cars, a commuter bus, and a sewer truck. Free. Visit www.library.arlingtonva.us.
Tuckahoe Home and Garden Tour. 12-5 p.m. at Tuckahoe Elementary School, 6550 26th St. Each year, the Tuckahoe Elementary School PTA organizes a tour of newly renovated homes and gardens. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Visit www.tuckahoetour.org.
Book Talk. 2 p.m. at One More Page Books, 2200 N Westmoreland St. Daniel Boris will read from his children’s book, “Dozi the Alligator Finds a Family.” Free. Visit www.onemorepagebooks.com.
Argentine Festival. 4 p.m. at Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre, 125 South Old Glebe Road. This celebration of Argentinian culture will showcase music, dancing, food and more. Tickets for the festival are $20. Tickets for the show at 5:50 p.m. are $20 in advance and $30 at the door. See www.festivalargentino.org.
Film Screening. 5 p.m. at George Mason University Johnson Center building, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Delta Sigma Theta Inc., which is headquartered in Arlington will host a film screening of “An Ordinary Hero: The True Story of Joan Trumpauer MulHolland.” Joan Trumpauer Mulholland was a white southern civil rights activist who was involved with the Freedom Riders and two dozen sit-ins. The screening is free, but registration is required.Visit www.an-ordinary-hero.eventbrite.com.
Rated Art. 8-11 p.m. at Arlington Arts Center, 3550 Wilson Blvd. Find art and games inspired by Arlington Arts artists, exhibitions and a performance art piece open to the public. General admission is $125. VIP tickets are $175. Visit www.arlingtonartscenter.org.
Sunday/May 17
Taste of Arlington. 12-6 p.m. at Wilson Blvd. from N. Glebe Road to N. Quincy St. and from Wilson Blvd along N. Stuart St. Attend a food festival showcasing Arlington’s food scene. Also find live music and entertainment. Visit www.ballstonbid.com/taste for more information.
Seashell Workshop: Tusk Shells. 1:30-2:30 p.m. at Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608 Military Road. Children 7-12 may learn more about the tusk shell, which is named for its shape and take one home. Admission is $12. Visit www.registration.arlingtonva.us.
“Music of a Nation: The History of the Negro Spiritual.” 4 p.m. at Arlington Presbyterian Church, 3507 Columbia Pike. Baritone Aaron Reeder and NoVA LIghts Chorale will present a concert of lesser-known negro spirituals combined with a program about the the progress of spirituals from coded slave songs to influence in popular music. Free. Visit www.novalightschorale.jigsy.com.