Know of something missing from our community entertainment Calendar? Send it to The Arlington Connection, e-mail it to arlington@connectionnewspapers.com. Deadline is 2 p.m. the Thursday before publication. Call Rebecca Halik at 703-917-6407 with any questions. Photos are welcome.
Art Listing:
Arlingtonian Teresa Oaxaca has artwork on at Hermitage Design & Gallery, 6831 Tennyson Drive, McLean. The exhibit runs through January. Visit www.hermitagedesigngallery.com or 703-827-0066.
See “East Meets West” at Century 21 Redwood Realty, 1711 Wilson Blvd., from Feb. 6 through Feb. 28. Art by Arlington Artists Alliance. Free. Visit www.arlingtonartistsalliance.com
The Arlington Artists Alliance has a winter show from Feb. 2 through Feb. 27 at Gallery at Convergence, 1801 N. Quaker Lane. Over 20 artists display oil paintings and more. Free. Visit www.arlingtonartistsalliance.com for more.
Arlington Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Office of the City of Reims present “Crossing Glances: Regards Croises Arlington & Reims: Sister Cities” from Jan. 23 through March 28 at Ellipse Arts Center, 4350 N. Fairfax Drive. Photographs by John Babineau of Arlington and Cecile Bethleem of Reims, France. Free. Visit www.arlingtonarts.org for more.
Students from Kenmore Middle School are exhibiting their artwork at The Phillips Collection Art Gallery in Washington, D.C. The student artwork included in the exhibit was inspired by The Phillips Collection's current exhibition, “Christo and Jeanne Claude: Over the River, a Work in Progress.” The community celebration is open to the public and the student exhibit can be viewed through March 8. Call 703-228-6004.
Ongoing:
The Arlington Farmers’ Market takes place on Saturdays from 9 a.m.-noon year round. Located at the intersection of N. Courthouse Road and N. 14th Street. Visit www.arlingtonfarmersmarket.com for more on the market and vendors.
Arlington’s David M. Brown Planetarium, 1426 N. Quincy Street, presents “Hubble Vision” through Sunday, Feb. 22. Enjoy a multimedia show featuring the best and most exciting Hubble images. Showtimes are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinees at 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. Admission is $3 for adults and $2 for senior citizens & children 12 and younger. For more information, call the Planetarium office at 703-228-6070.
Wednesday/Jan. 28
Better Backyard. 6:30 p.m. at Central library, 1015 N. Quincy St. Get tips on creating or improving the habitat. Free. 703-228-6427.
Where is the Bear? 10:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. at Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608 N. Military Road. Children ages 3-5 can learn about bears. $3/child. Registration required, 703-228-3403.
Wild Ones: Under the Ice. 4 p.m. at Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608 N. Military Road. Children ages 6-10 can learn about what lurks in the dark water. $2/child. Registration required, 703-228-3403.
Film Watch. 7 p.m. at Shirlington Library, 4200 Campbell Ave. Watch “Persuasion.” Free. 703-228-0322.
Thursday/Jan. 29
Lunchtime Concert. Noon at Ellipse Arts Center, 4350 N. Fairfax Drive. Free. Visit www.fmmc.org or 703-228-7710.
Tiny Tot. 10 a.m. at Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608 N. Military Road. Children ages 18-35 months can learn about nature through walks, stories and more. $3/child. Registration required, 703-228-3403.
Theater Performance. 7 p.m. at Kenmore Middle School, 200 S. Carlin Spring Road. Yorktown High School presents “The Imaginary Invalid.” Free. 703-228-5414.
Tiny Tot. 10 a.m. at Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608 N. Military Road. Ages 18-35 months can learn about nature through songs, crafts, and more. $3/child. Registration required, 703-228-3403.
Friday/Jan. 30
Murder Mystery. 7:30 p.m. at Mount Olivet UMC, 1500 N. Glebe Road. Watch “The Real Inspector Hound” with all proceeds going to youth mission trips. $12/adult; $6/child. Visit www.mtolivet-umc.org for tickets.
Tiny Tot. 10 a.m. at Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608 N. Military Road. Ages 18-35 months can learn about nature through songs, crafts, and more. $3/child. Registration required, 703-228-3403.
Saturday/Jan. 31
Murder Mystery. 6 p.m. at Mount Olivet UMC, 1500 N. Glebe Road. Watch “The Real Inspector Hound” with all proceeds going to youth mission trips. $12/adult; $6/child. Visit www.mtolivet-umc.org for tickets.
Movie Night. 6 p.m. at Ballston Regal Cinemas, 671 N. Glebe Road. The Animal Welfare League of Arlington presents “Hotel for Dogs.” See adoptable dogs and other animals and see a movie. See www.awla.org.
Tiny Tot. 10 a.m. at Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608 N. Military Road. Ages 18-35 months can learn about nature through songs, crafts, and more. $3/child. Registration required, 703-228-3403.
Coyotes and Stars. 10:30 a.m. at Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S. Carlin Springs Road. Families with children 5 and up can learn about the stars and coyotes. Free. Registration required, 703-228-6535.
Flying Squirrel Lore and More. 5:30 p.m. at Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S. Carlin Springs Road. Families can watch these animals glide in for dinner. $4/person. Registration required, 703-228-6535.
Sunday/Feb. 1
Murder Mystery. 2 p.m. at Mount Olivet UMC, 1500 N. Glebe Road. Watch “The Real Inspector Hound” with all proceeds going to youth mission trips. $12/adult; $6/child. Visit www.mtolivet-umc.org for tickets.
Many Moons. 7 p.m. at Fort C.F. Smith Park, 2411 N. 24th St. Families with children ages 7 and up can learn about the moon. $2/person. Registration required, 703-228-3403.
Monday/Feb. 2
Movie Watch. 7 p.m. at Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St. Watch “It’s Just Me …” Free.
Stars Tonight for February. 7:30 p.m. at The David M. Brown Planetarium, 1426 N. Quincy St. Tour the mid-winter skies of Ground Hog Day. $3/adult; $2/senior, child. See www.apsva.us/planetarium or call 703-228-6070.
Music Performance. 7 p.m. at Iota Club and Café. Hear Willie Breeding with Federal Reserve Collective. Free. Visit www.iotaclubandcafe.com.
Wednesday/Feb. 4
Recycling Coordinator. 7:30 p.m. at Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St. Join this program. Free. RSVP, 703-228-6427.
Meeting. 7 p.m. at Moby’s House of Kabob Restaurant, 300 N. Washington Blvd. in Clarendon. The Arlington Green Party will meet. Free. E-mail jreeder123@msn.com for more.
Bird Walk. 9:30 a.m. at Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S. Carlin Springs Road. Adults can go on an informal walk in search of birds. Free. Registration required, 703-228-6535.
Gemstone Club-Amethyst. 2:30 p.m. or 4:15 p.m. at Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608 N. Military Road. Children ages 7-11 can learn about this stone and take one home. $5/child. Reservations required, 703-228-3403.
Thursday/Feb. 5
Author Event. 7 p.m. at Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St. Annette Gordon-Reed will discuss her work “The Hemingses of Monticello: An American Family.” Free.
Tiny Tot. 10 a.m. at Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608 N. Military Road. Ages 18-35 months can learn about nature through songs, crafts, and more. $3/child. Registration required, 703-228-3403.
Endangered in Virginia. 7:30 p.m. at Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608 N. Military Road. Adults can learn about plants and animals struggling to survive in Virginia. Free. Registration required, 703-228-3403.
Friday/Feb. 6
Opening Reception. 6:30-8:30 p.m. see “East Meets West” at Century 21 Redwood Realty, 1711 Wilson Blvd. Art by Arlington Artists Alliance. Free. Visit www.arlingtonartistsalliance.com.
Murder Mystery. 7:30 p.m. at Mount Olivet UMC, 1500 N. Glebe Road. Watch “The Real Inspector Hound” with all proceeds going to youth mission trips. $12/adult; $6/child. Visit www.mtolivet-umc.org for tickets.
Tiny Tot. 10 a.m. at Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608 N. Military Road. Ages 18-35 months can learn about nature through songs, crafts, and more. $3/child. Registration required, 703-228-3403.
Storytime Classics. 4:15 p.m. at Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608 N. Military Road. Children ages 3-8 can learn about Old Mother West Wind. Free. Registration required, 703-228-3403.
Saturday/Feb. 7
Workshop. 7 p.m., Arlington Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Office of the City of Reims present “Crossing Glances: Regards Croises Arlington & Reims: Sister Cities” from Jan. 23 through March 28 at Ellipse Arts Center, 4350 N. Fairfax Drive. Photographs by John Babineau of Arlington and Cecile Bethleem of Reims, France. Free. Visit www.arlingtonarts.org for more.
Murder Mystery. 6 p.m. at Mount Olivet UMC, 1500 N. Glebe Road. Watch “The Real Inspector Hound” with all proceeds going to youth mission trips. $12/adult; $6/child. Visit www.mtolivet-umc.org for tickets.
Workshop. 2 p.m. at Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St. Noah Williams will lead an art workshop. 703-228-6321 to register.
Growing Up a Bird. 10 a.m. at Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608 N. Military Road. Children ages 4-6 can learn about life with flowers. $2/child. Registration required, 703-228-3403.
Icy Invertebrates. 11 a.m. at Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S. Carlin Springs Road. Children ages 8-12 can learn about insects that can survive in winter. Free. Registration required, 703-228-6535.
Slithering Serpents. 3 p.m. at Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S. Carlin Springs Road. Families with children ages 5 and up can learn about these animals and meet some up close. $2/child. Registration required, 703-228-6535.
Flying Squirrel Lore and More. 5:30 p.m. at Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S. Carlin Springs Road. Families can watch these animals glide in for dinner. $4/person. Registration required, 703-228-6535.
Sunday/Feb. 8
Murder Mystery. 7:30 p.m. at Mount Olivet UMC, 1500 N. Glebe Road. Watch “The Real Inspector Hound” with all proceeds going to youth mission trips. $12/adult; $6/child. Visit www.mtolivet-umc.org for tickets.
Author Event. 3 p.m. at Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St. Daniel Mark Epstein will discuss his work “The Lincolns: Portrait of a Marriage.” Free.
Playful Puppets. 11 a.m. at Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S. Carlin Springs road. Children ages 5-9 can create puppets and put them in a show. $2/child. Registration required, 703-228-6535.
Seed-sational Cards. 2:30 p.m. at Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S. Carlin Springs Road. Families with children ages 10 and up can learn how to make cards. $5/person. Registration required, 703-228-6535.
Nature for Beginners: Top Ten Stars. 3 p.m. at Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608 N. Military Road. Adults can learn about the top ten stars. Free. 703-228-3403.
Flying Squirrel Lore and More. 5:30 p.m. at Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S. Carlin Springs Road. Families can watch these animals glide in for dinner. $4/person. Registration required, 703-228-6535.
Tuesday/Feb. 10
Birding Trip. 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. at Lubber Run Center, 300 N. Park Drive. Adults can go to Point Lookout State Park for a birding excursion. $25/person. Registration required, 703-228-3403.
Wednesday/Feb. 11
Movie Watch. 7 p.m. at Shirlington Library, 4200 Campbell Ave. Watch “Killer of Sheep.” Free.
Tiny Tot. 10 a.m. at Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608 N. Military Road. Ages 18-35 months can learn about nature through songs, crafts, and more. $3/child. Registration required, 703-228-3403.
Wild Ones: Darwin Day. 3:30 p.m. at Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S. Carlin Springs Road. Children ages 6-10 can learn about Darwin’s discoveries and animals. $3/child. Registration required, 703-228-6535.
Thursday/Feb. 12
Film Talk. 6:30 p.m. at Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St. Hannah Rose Shell will discuss “Secondhand (Pepe).” Free.
Friday/Feb. 13
Murder Mystery. 7:30 p.m. at Mount Olivet UMC, 1500 N. Glebe Road. Watch “The Real Inspector Hound” with all proceeds going to youth mission trips. $12/adult; $6/child. Visit www.mtolivet-umc.org for tickets.
Friday Night Movie. 6:30 p.m. at Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S. Carlin Springs Road. Adults and teens can watch “The Galapagos” and then discuss. Free. Registration required, 703-228-6535.
Saturday/Feb. 14
Murder Mystery. 6 p.m. at Mount Olivet UMC, 1500 N. Glebe Road. Watch “The Real Inspector Hound” with all proceeds going to youth mission trips. $12/adult; $6/child. Visit www.mtolivet-umc.org for tickets.
Lecture. 1:30 p.m. at National Science Foundation, Room 110, 4201 Wilson Blvd. Listen to “Darwin at 200, Human Nature at a Few Million, Myth Dispelled” by Dennis K. McBride, Ph.D. Free. Visit www.ncas.org or 301-587-3827.
Harambee Ceremony. 11 a.m. at Walter Reed Community Center. Enjoy the 12th annual ceremony. Free. 703-228-0943.
Rocks, Minerals and What is Orogeny? 1 p.m. at Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S. Carlin Springs Road. Ages 9 to adult can learn about rocks and miners and study the history of the American West. $2/person. Registration required, 703-228-6535.
Movie Watch. 3 p.m. at Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608 N. Military Road. Adults can learn about Pola Negri and watch “Barbed Wire.” $2/person. 703-228-3403.
Sunday/Feb. 15
Author Event. 3 p.m. at Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St. Andrew Jampoler will discuss “The Last Lincoln Conspirator,” which tells the story of John Surratt. Free.
Owls of Virginia. 2 p.m. at Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S. Carlin Springs Road. Families can learn about these animals and see one up close. Free. Registration required, 703-228-6535.