Mary-Shea McDowell shares ballet secrets with youngsters in Arlington, as she practices for her role as the princess in the full-length ballet, “The Dancing Princesses,” on Saturday, May 6 at Kenmore Middle School Theater on Carlin Springs Road in Arlington. Two performances will be held at 1 and 7 p.m. Visit www.CuppettPAC.com or call 703-938-9019.
Thursday/May 4
Story & Art Classes. 10:30-11 a.m.-9 p.m. at Kinder Haus Toys, 1220 N. Fillmore St. Classes are taught by retired Taylor School art teacher, Elizabeth Ashley. Four-week session is $120 or $30 a session. Call the desk to reserve a spot. 703-527-5929.
Benefit Meal and Drinks. 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Rocklands Arlington, 3471 Washington Blvd. Rocklands will officially kick off patio season with a special evening of food and drink to benefit Doorways for Women and Families. $25. Visit www.doorwaysva.org for more.
Friday/May 5
Artists Reception. 5-8 p.m. in the Art Underground, 2100 Crystal Drive. “Small works/BIG IMPACT,” Artshow local artist Meg MacKenzie among others. Show continues May 1-26. Visit www.galleryunderground.org for more.
Artist Reception. 5-8 p.m. at St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 4000 Lorcom Lane. “It’s a Steal!” Annual Art Show is presented by the Arlington Artists Alliance, with 30 participating artists showing work. Find original paintings in oil, acrylic, watercolors, drawings, and mixed media works. Show continues through the weekend. Email katjamieson@gmail.com or call 443-989-8722.
Saturday/May 6
“The Dancing Princesses” Ballet. Performances at 1 and 7 p.m. at Kenmore Middle School Theater, 200 S Carlin Springs Road. Ballet students from the Cuppett Performing Arts Center will perform the full-length ballet. Visit www.CuppettPAC.com or call 703-938-9019 for more.
Compass Campfire. 7-8 p.m. at at the Long Branch Nature Center amphitheater, 625 S. Carlin Springs Road. Program will be filled with entertaining activities that may include stories, special animal guests, games, songs and of course, S’mores. Call 703-228-6535 for more.
Sunday/May 7
County Wandering. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Langston Brown Community Center, 2121 N. Culpepper St. Walking tour with artist Graham Coreil-Allen to explore, question and re-imagine the urban and suburban spaces of Lee Highway. Free. Visit www.walkarlington.com/engage/ for more.
George Washington's Forest History Walk. 1:30 p.m. at Ball-Sellers House, 5620 3rd St. S. Trace the steps of George Washington as he surveyed his property in what is now Arlington. Visit www.arlingtonhistoricalsociety.org for more.
Post-Impressionism Inspired Concert. 4:30 p.m. in Paca Hall, St. Mary's 2609 N Glebe Road. Tenor CJ David sings a 30-minute concert featuring songs from Dear Theo, a song cycle by Ben Moore on letters written by Vincent Van Gogh to his brother Theo, as well as songs from Stephen Sondheim's “Sunday in the Park with George.” St. Mary’s Choir will sing a Choral Evensong. A reception follows. Visit stmarysarlington.org/ for more.
May 9-July 2
“Jesus Christ Superstar.” Various times at the Signature Theatre, 4200 Campbell Ave. Visit www.sigtheatre.org for more.
May 10-June 11
“Hunchback of Notre Dame.” Various times at Synetic Theater, 1800 S. Bell St. $35 and up. Student tickets start at $15. Senior citizens and military receive $5 off. Group discounts are available. Visit synetictheater.org/ for more.
Friday/May 12
Feeding Frenzy Campfire. 7-8 p.m. at at the Long Branch Nature Center amphitheater, 625 S. Carlin Springs Road. Program will be filled with entertaining activities that may include stories, special animal guests, games, songs and S’mores. Call 703-228-6535 for more.
Saturday/May 13
Turtle Trot Race. Check in at 9 a.m., race begins at 10 a.m. at Bluemont Park, 601 N. Manchester St. Proceeds from the Turtle Trot race help give them medical attention and a place to live until they are strong enough to be released back into the wild. $30, kids 12 and under $15. Visit parks.arlingtonva.us for more.
International Migratory Bird Day Festival. 9-11 a.m. at Lacey Woods Park Picnic Shelter, 1200 N. George Mason Drive. Tiny hummingbirds and osprey are all migrating back from South America. Come learn about these and other birds with hands-on activities, games, crafts, and bird walks. Free. Call 703-228-6525 for more.
Document Shred Fundraiser. 9 a.m.-noon in the parking lot at 700 S. Buchanan St. Woman's Club of Arlington are sponsoring event, proceeds going to their 4-year-scholarship program. Call 703-553-5800 or email womansclubarlignton@gmail.com.
SmartPhilm Festival. 4 p.m. at Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse, 2903 Columbia Pike. The SmartPhilm Fest is a film/tech festival that celebrates and showcases shorts shot exclusively with smartphones and other mobile devices. $15. Visit www.arlingtondrafthouse.com for more.
Festival Argentino. 6 p.m. at the Thomas Jefferson Theater, 125 S. Old Glebe Road. Celebrates 30 Years of tango, folk, pop music.$20 adv $30 door, $15 child under age 12. Visit www.festivalargentino.org for more.
Arlington Festival of the Arts. 7:30 p.m. At Rosslyn Spectrum, 1611 N. Kent St. National Chamber Ensemble is joined by the Bowen McCauley Dance for the final concert of its 10th anniversary season, “Music of Our Time.” $33 for adults and $17 for students. Visit www.nationalchamberensemble.org or call 703-685-7590 for more.
Monday/May 15
Immigrant Artists as Entrepreneurs. 7 p.m. at the Clarendon Ballroom, 3185 Wilson Blvd. Fundraiser to meet the overwhelming demand from the public for accurate and actionable data on immigrants. Visit www.iir.gmu.edu for more.
“Outside Going In” Concert. 7:30 p.m. in the Westover Baptist Church, 1125 Patrick Henry Drive. Under the baton of Artistic Director and Conductor, Dr. Nancia D’Alimonte, “Outside Going In” will offer traditional and contemporary music from the Chorale’s 51st season. Visit www.arlingtonchorale.org for more.
Wednesday/May 17
Enriching Lives Breakfast. 8-9 a.m. at Army Navy Country Club, 1700 Army Navy Drive. Funds raised at Enriching Lives will directly help more than 450 vulnerable individuals with disabilities and veterans secure meaningful employment and reap the benefits of greater independence, financial security and self-esteem. Email philanthropy@linden.org or call 703-299-3247 for more.
Friday/May 19
Bike to Work Day 2017. Registration is free and open to anyone who commutes in the region, from first timers to daily cyclists. All registrants will be entered in a regional bicycle raffle, and the first 16,000 to register and attend will receive a free t-shirt at one of more than 85 pit-stops throughout Northern Virginia. Participants can register online at www.biketoworkmetrodc.org. Email Megan Goodman at mgoodman@mwcog.org, or call 202-962-3209 for more.
Sunday/May 21
County Wandering. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Langston Brown Community Center, 2121 N. Culpepper St. Walking tour with artist Graham Coreil-Allen to explore, question and re-imagine the urban and suburban spaces of Lee Highway. Free. Visit www.walkarlington.com/engage/ for more.