Know of something missing from our community entertainment Calendar? Send it to The Arlington Connection, e-mail it to arlington@connectionnewspapers.com, mail to 7913 Westpark Drive, McLean, VA 22102, or fax to 703-917-0991. Deadline is 2 p.m. the Thursday before publication. Call Rebecca Halik at 703-917-6407 with any questions. Photos are welcome.
Wednesday/Jan. 31
Read to Me: Family Stories. 2:30 p.m. at Westover Library, 1800 N. Lexington St., Arlington. Drop-in storytime for all ages. 703-228-5260.
Play Group. From 9-11 a.m. at Barcroft Community House, 800 S. Buchanan St., Arlington. For parents and children. Free. Contact 703-521-1116.
Read to Me: Family Stories. 7 p.m. at Cherrydale Library, 2190 N. Military Road, Arlington. Drop-in storytime for all ages. 703-228-6330.
Thursday/Feb. 1
Opening Reception. “Photo 07” is a juried exhibition of photos that have been taken over the past 75 years by amateur and professional photographers from Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia and West Virginia. The juror is fine art photographer Frank Day. From 6 – 9 p.m. at Ellipse Arts Center, 4350 N. Fairfax Drive. Call 703-228-7710 or visit www.arlingtonarts.org/ellipseartscenter.htm for more information.
Raise a Reader. 10:30 a.m. at Glencarlyn Library, 300 S. Kensington St., Arlington. For children up to 23 months. Space is limited and registration is required; call 703-228-6545.
Silent Passion Night. At the Rosslyn Spectrum, 1611 N. Kent Street, Arlington, VA 22209. Wine and cheese reception 7-8 p.m., "Macbeth" showing 8-9:30 p.m., silent auction 9:30-11 p.m. Tickets $45, call 703-824-8060 or visit www.synectictheater.org.
Children's Program. From 3-5 p.m., children in grades 1-5 can enjoy storytelling, crafts, movies and more at Arlington Mill Community Center, 4975 Columbia Pike, Arlington. 703-228-7790.
Raise a Reader. 10 a.m. at Central Library, 1015 North Quincy St., Arlington. For children ages 0-23 months. Space is limited and registration is required; Call 703-228-5946.
Stop In for Stories. 4 p.m. at Aurora Hills, 735 South 18th St., Arlington. Drop-in storytime for all ages. 703-228-5715.
Tales for Twos. 10:15 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. at Cherrydale Library, 2190 N. Military Road, Arlington. For ages 24-35 months. Space is limited and registration is required; call 703-228-6330.
Twos and Threes Together. 11 a.m. at Westover Library, 1800 N. Lexington St., Arlington. For children ages 2-4. Space is limited and registration is required; call 703-228-5260.
Author Reading. Listen to Richard Clarke read from his new novel "Breakpoint" at 7 p.m. at Olsson's Crystal City, 2200 Crystal Drive, Arlington. Free. 703-413-8121.
Theater Performance. Watch H-B Woodlawn theatre students perform "The Pajama Game" at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium, 4100 Vacation Lane, Arlington. $10/adult; $7/student. Tickets available at the door or at www.hbmusic.org/musicaltheatre. Contact Jeffrey Benson 703-228-2215.
Friday/Feb. 2
Play Group. From 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Barcroft Community House, 800 S. Buchanan St., Arlington. For parents and children. Free. Contact 703-521-1116.
Stop In for Stories. 10 a.m. at Central Library, 1015 North Quincy St., Arlington. Drop-in storytime for all ages. 703-228-5946.
Music Listening Party. Noon at Olsson's Crystal City, 2200 Crystal Drive, Arlington. Listen to new releases by Lily Allen, Norah Jones and more. Prizes and giveaways with free refreshments. Free. 703-413-8121.
Theater Performance. Watch H-B Woodlawn theatre students perform "The Pajama Game" at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium, 4100 Vacation Lane, Arlington. $10/adult; $7/student. Tickets available at the door or at www.hbmusic.org/musicaltheatre. Contact Jeffrey Benson 703-228-2215.
Saturday/Feb. 3
Storytime. 11 a.m. enjoy stories from the Diaspora with Diane Macklin at Central Library, 1015 North Quincy St., Arlington. For children ages 3-7 with an adult. 703-228-5996.
Quilt Workshop. Quilt creations workshop with Lynda Poole Prioleau at 2 p.m. at Central Library, 1015 North Quincy St., Arlington. Learn about the African American quilting tradition and tips of putting together your own quilt art. Registration is required. Appropriate for participants aged 14 and over, no previous experience is required. Call Deirdre Cross at 703-228-6321 or dcross@arlingtonva.us.
Ice Skating Field Trip. 10 p.m. - midnight at the Thomas Jefferson Community Center. For Teens. $6, Call 703-228-7783.
Singles Dinner & Movie. 5 p.m. at Rock Bottom Brewery at Ballston Common Mall, 4238 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, followed by movie of your choice at Regal Ballston Common 12. Cost is $28 at door with advance RSVP (includes dinner, soda, tip and movie ticket). Sponsored by New Beginnings, a nonprofit support group for separated/divorced men and women. RSVP to 301-924-4101 or visit www.newbeginningsusa.org.
Theater Performance. Watch H-B Woodlawn theatre students perform "The Pajama Game" at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium, 4100 Vacation Lane, Arlington. $10/adult; $7/student. Tickets available at the door or at www.hbmusic.org/musicaltheatre. Contact Jeffrey Benson 703-228-2215.
Symposium. 9:45 a.m.-1 p.m. "What Makes a War Just—What Makes Peace Possible" at Peace and Justice Commission, 3304 N. Washington Blvd., Arlington. Free. Contact Fr. Gerry Creedon at gerrycreedon@erols.net or 703-527-5500.
Sing Along with Miss Belle. 11 a.m. at Aladdin's Lamp Children's Bookstore, 2499 N. Harrison St., Suite #10, Arlington. Children ages 2-6 can sing and dance with Miss Belle. Free. 703-241-8281.
Sunday/Feb. 4
Author Reading. Listen to Susan Tamulevich read from "Dumbarton Oaks: Garden into Art" at 1:30 p.m. at Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green Spring Road, Alexandria. Free. 703-642-5173.
Monday/Feb. 5
Cuentos y Más…Stories and More. 4 p.m. at Cherrydale Library, 2190 N. Military Road, Arlington. Drop in for bilingual songs and stories for ages 3-7. 703-228-6330.
Read to Me: Family Stories. 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. at Columbia Pike Library, 816 S. Walter Reed Drive, Arlington. Drop-in storytime for all ages. 703-228-5710.
Twos and Threes Together. 10:30 a.m. at Glencarlyn Library, 300 S. Kensington St., Arlington. For children ages 2-4 years. Space is limited and registration is required; call 703-228-6545.
Music Performance. 8 p.m. at Iota, 2832 Wilson Blvd, Arlington. Rock band Red Wanting Blue. Call 703-255-8340 or visit http://redwantingblue.com.
Tuesday/Feb. 6
Author Reading. Listen to Alireza Jafarzadeh read from "The Iran Threat" at 7 p.m. at Olsson's Arlington/Courthouse, 2111 Wilson Blvd., Arlington. 703-525-4227.
Wednesday/Feb. 7
Read to Me: Family Stories. 2:30 p.m. at Westover Library, 1800 N. Lexington St., Arlington. Drop-in storytime for all ages. 703-228-5260.
Cuentos en Español. 4 p.m. at Central Library, 1015 North Quincy St., Arlington. Drop in for songs and stories in Spanish for ages 5 and up. 703-228-5946.
Read to Me: Family Stories. 7 p.m. at Cherrydale Library, 2190 N. Military Road, Arlington. Drop-in storytime for all ages. 703-228-6330.
Author Reading. Listen to Neil DeGrasse Tyson read from his book "Death by Black Hole: And Other Cosmic Quandries" at 7 p.m. at Olsson's Arlington/Courthouse, 2111 Wilson Blvd., Arlington. Free. 703-525-4227.
Friends are Special. 11 a.m. at Aladdin's Lamp Children's Bookstore, 2499 N. Harrison St., Suite #10, Arlington. Children ages 2-6 can listen to stories, such as "Little Quack's New Friend" by Lauren Thompson that celebrate friendship. Free. 703-241-8281.
Thursday/Feb. 8
Author Talk. 7 p.m. with Lonnae O'Neal Parker at Central Library, 1015 North Quincy St., Arlington. She is a reporter for the Washington Post. Free.
Raise a Reader. 10 a.m. at Central Library, 1015 North Quincy St., Arlington. For children ages 0-23 months. Space is limited and registration is required; Call 703-228-5946.
Stop In for Stories. 4 p.m. at Aurora Hills, 735 South 18th St., Arlington. Drop-in storytime for all ages. 703-228-5715.
Tales for Twos. 10:15 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. at Cherrydale Library, 2190 N. Military Road, Arlington. For ages 24-35 months. Space is limited and registration is required; call 703-228-6330.
Raise a Reader. 10:30 a.m. at Glencarlyn Library, 300 S. Kensington St., Arlington. For children up to 23 months. Space is limited and registration is required; call 703-228-6545.
Twos and Threes Together. 11 a.m. at Westover Library, 1800 N. Lexington St., Arlington. For children ages 2-4. Space is limited and registration is required; call 703-228-5260.
Friday Morning Music (On Thursdays). Noon-1 p.m. at Ellipse Arts Center, 4350 N. Fairfax Drive, Arlington. Program includes Telemann, Rachmanioff, Bach and others. Free. 703-228-7710 or visit www.arlingtonarts.org.
Author Reading. Listen to Amy Stewart read from her new book "Flower Confidential" at Olsson's Crystal City, 2200 Crystal Drive, Arlington. 703-413-8121.
Lecture. "Geologic History of Virginia" will be the topic starting at 7:30 p.m. at Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green Spring Road in Alexandria. Free. Learn about how geology affects the type of plants that grow. Call 703-534-8179.
Friday/Feb. 9
Stop In for Stories. 10 a.m. at Central Library, 1015 North Quincy St., Arlington. Drop-in storytime for all ages. 703-228-5946.
Opening Reception. 6-9 p.m. meet the artists and look at artwork from "Equinox: A Juried All-Media Exhibition" at Arlington Arts Center, 3550 Wilson Blvd., Arlington. Visit www.arlingtonartscenter.org for more.
Author Reading. Listen to Domenica Marchetti read from her new book "The Glorious Soups and Stews of Italy" at noon at Olsson's Crystal City, 2200 Crystal Drive, Arlington. Free and includes free tastings. 703-413-8121.
Saturday/Feb. 10
Author Reading. Listen to Terry McAuliffe read from her new book "What a Party!: My Life Among Democrats" at 2 p.m. at Olsson's Arlington/Courthouse, 2111 Wilson Blvd., Arlington. Free. 703-525-4227.
Sunday/Feb. 11
Step It Up:The African American Step Tradition. 4 p.m. at Central Library auditorium, 1015 North Quincy St., Arlington. Join us as local teams will describe and demonstrate the step tradition. Free. 703-228-7689 or lfry@arlingtonva.us.
Monday/Feb. 12
Shakespeare Readings. 8 p.m. at WSC's Clark Street Playhouse, 601 S. Clark St., Arlington. Pay-what-you-can price. Enjoy "London Prodigal." No reservations necessary. E-mail info@washingtonshakespeare.org or call 703-418-4808.
Children's Programs. From 3-5 p.m., children in grades 1-5 can enjoy storytelling, crafts, movies and more at Buckingham Community Outreach Center, Arlington. 703-351-0019.
Book Discussion. 3 p.m. at Central Library auditorium, 1015 North Quincy St. Listen to George Brummell discuss his book "Shades off Darkness: A Black Soldier's Journey Through Vietnam, Blindness, and Back." Free. 703-228-6340.
Cuentos y Más…Stories and More. 4 p.m. at Cherrydale Library, 2190 N. Military Road, Arlington. Drop in for bilingual songs and stories for ages 3-7. 703-228-6330.
Read to Me: Family Stories. 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. at Columbia Pike Library, 816 S. Walter Reed Drive, Arlington. Drop-in storytime for all ages. 703-228-5710.
Twos and Threes Together. 10:30 a.m. at Glencarlyn Library, 300 S. Kensington St., Arlington. For children ages 2-4 years. Space is limited and registration is required; call 703-228-6545.
Chocolate Tasting. Noon at Olsson's Crystal City, 2200 Crystal Drive, Arlington. Free. There will be a chocolate tasting. 703-413-8121.
Lecture. The Arlington Learning in Retirement Institute (ALRI) and the Arlington Public Library are sponsoring a public lecture by George E. Brummell, "Shades of Darkness," the story of a black soldier's journey through Vietnam, blindness and back. At 3 p.m. at the Arlington Public Library, 1015 N. Quincy St., Arlington. Free and open to the public. Call 703-228-2144.
Wednesday/Feb. 14
Read to Me: Family Stories. 2:30 p.m. at Westover Library, 1800 N. Lexington St., Arlington. Drop-in storytime for all ages. 703-228-5260.
Cuentos en Español. 4 p.m. at Central Library, 1015 North Quincy St., Arlington. Drop in for songs and stories in Spanish for ages 5 and up. 703-228-5946.
Read to Me: Family Stories. 7 p.m. at Cherrydale Library, 2190 N. Military Road, Arlington. Drop-in storytime for all ages. 703-228-6330.