<lst>Signature Theatre ushers in the new year with the world premiere of a new musical, “The Gospel According to Fishman,” featuring E. Faye Butler. The musical will run through Feb. 24. Showtime is Tuesday-Saturday evenings at 8 p.m., Sunday at 2 and 7 p.m. Tickets are $28 and $30. Call 800-955-5566 or 703-218-6500.
<lst>The Artisans United Craft Gallery, 4022 Hummer Road, Annandale, is presenting “Solos,” a craft show and sale featuring pottery, baskets, glass, porcelain, carved wood and more, through March 6. Admission is free. Call 703-941-0202.
<lst>George Mason University’s Fine Arts Gallery holds an exhibit of D.C. artist Georgia Deal’s print and handmade paper artworks. Open 9 a.m.-7 p.m., the presentation runs through Feb. 22. Admission is free.
<mh>Friday, Feb. 8
<bt>“Places of Their Own,” an exhibit by the National Museum of Women in the Arts of the art of Emily Carr, Georgia O’Keeffe and Frida Kahlo, will be on display Feb. 8-12. Tickets are $8 for adults, $6 for students and seniors, and free to those 18 and under or Museum members. Call 202-783-5000.
<bt>Potomac Craftsmen Fiber Gallery at 105 N. Union St. in Old Town Alexandria presents a show of their artists’ best work. Gallery hours are Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays. Admission is free.
<mh>Saturday, Feb. 9
<bt>Percussion instruments will be featured at the Feb. 9 session of Arlington Symphony’s educational series, “Feast for Young Ears.” Small ensembles from the orchestra present entertaining performance-discussion-demonstrations. Held at the symphony offices at Ballston Common Mall, Level 3 (4238 Wilson Blvd.), Arlington, the program is offered at 10 a.m. for ages 3-7, 11:15 a.m. for all ages, and 1 p.m. for ages 8-12. Tickets are $5 per person and an adult must accompany children. Call 703-528-1817.
<bt>Loudoun Symphony presents “Meet Mr. Mozart” performed by violin prodigy Vitaly Briskin. Performance starts at 2 p.m., Feb. 9, at Stone Bridge High School. Admission is free. Call 703-777-7838.
<bt>Singer/songwriters Andrew McKnight and Mary Byrd Brown perform at 8 p.m., Feb. 9, at the Unitarian Church, 20460 Gleedsville Road. Admission is $10. Call 703-737-7644.
<bt>Breaux Vineyards in Purcellville offers a sampling of chocolate desserts it offers for sale, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Feb. 9 and 10. Call 800-492-9961.
<bt>The mixed history of beer and politics during Virginia’s Colonial era will be discussed Feb. 9 between noon and 2 p.m., at the Manor House’s Soup & Sandwich program at Green Spring Gardens Park in Alexandria. Admission is $18 and includes dessert and coffee. Call 703-642-5173
<mh>Sunday, Feb. 10
<bt>The Manor House tea program at Green Spring Gardens Park features a presentation on the featherweight sewing machines of the 1930s, on Feb. 10, between 1 and 3 p.m. Admission is $20 and includes a full English tea. Reservation required. Call 703-324-3988.
<mh>Thursday, Feb. 14
<bt> The Washington Convention Centers hosts the 41st Annual Washington Boat Show. The show, featuring over 400 boats of all types, runs Feb. 14-18. Tickets are $9 for adults, $4 for ages 6-12 and free for ages 5 and younger.
<bt>Tarara Winery features a Valentine’s dinner Feb. 14 - 16, at 7:30 p.m. On Sunday brunch services are offered at 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Dinners are $80. Brunches are $45. Paid reservation required. Call 703-771-7100, Ext. 250.
<mh>Saturday, Feb. 16
<bt>A tradition since 1797, the Alexandria George Washington Birthday Celebration Committee will present the George Washington Birthnight Banquet & Ball, Feb. 16, 6:30 p.m.-midnight, at Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, 134 N. Royal St., Alexandria. The banquet menu includes soup, roasted rockfish, roast of beef, duck confiture, potato balls, pickled vegetables, and root vegetables a la creme. The Ball will feature an 18th-century English country dance, with dance instruction and live music; 18th-century or formal attire is encouraged. Admission is $60 for the banquet and ball, $25 for the ball only. Call 703-838-4242.
<mh>Sunday, Feb. 17
<bt>The U.S. Marine Band will perform a free concert, “The Four Seasons: Two Views,” Feb. 17 at 2 p.m., at the George Mason University Center for the Arts Concert Hall, Braddock Road and Route 123, in Fairfax. No tickets are required. Call 202-433-4011 for more information.
<mh>Monday, Feb. 18
<bt>Gadsby’s Tavern in Alexandria is offering free tours of the historic 1770 tavern and 1792 City Hotel during its Parade Day Open House, Feb. 18, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. No reservations are required. Call 703-838-4242.
<mh>Saturday, Feb. 23
<bt>The Arlington Symphony’s Family Concert Performances series will present “Peter and the Wolf” and other musical adventures featuring Mandy the Clown, Feb. 23, at 2 and 3:30 p.m., at Kenmore Middle School, 200 S. Carlin Springs Road, Arlington. Tickets are $6 for children, $9 for adults, or $25 for a family pass for up to five people. The 55-minute performances are recommended for children 3 and up. Call 703-528-1817.
<bt>St. James Episcopal Church in Leesburg presents a master singers concert featuring songs by Grieg and others in addition to American Spirituals. Concert is Feb. 23 at 8 p. m. Admission is $10 for adults and $8 for students. Call 703-858-2391.
<bt>Carousel Puppets will perform Litttle Red Riding Hood at 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., Feb. 23, in the Lucketts Community Center. Admission is $5. Call 703-444-9426.
<mh>Friday, Mar. 1
<bt>“Designs on Nature,” a discussion of archaeology's understanding of historic gardens’ design and use, will be held at George Mason’s Gunston Hall Plantation. Advance registration required. General admission is $75, $60 for Gunston Hall Friends. Call 703-550-9220.
<mh>Saturday, March 2
<lst>The Washington International Wine Festival will be held Saturday and Sunday, March 2 and 3, 1-5 p.m., at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center. The festival will include 220 international and domestic wineries from 12 countries pouring more than 800 wines. Before Feb. 22, tickets for single-day admission are $48, $69 for two-day admission. After Feb. 22, single-day tickets are $59, and two-day tickets are $80. Sunday Brunch tickets are $69; Sunday Brunch/Sunday admission combo, $107. Call 1-800-343-1174 or visit www.wine-expos.com for information and tickets.
<bt>The Women’s Center’s leadership conference “Caregiving in a Time of Change” hosts Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, and Ann Crittenden, author of “The Price of Motherhood,” March 2, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Registration is $120 for Center members, $140 for nonmembers and $150 for new members. After Feb. 18, a $20 late fee is added. To register call 540 -349-3114 or visitwww.thewomenscenter.org.
<mh>Friday, Mar. 29
<bt>A symposium examining the influence of scientific instruments on daily life will be held Mar. 22 at George Mason University. To attend, the $50 registration fee must be sent postmarked by Mar. 15. Call 703-631-1429.