"Nirvana" by Tom Mulczynski has been on display at ArtFest. Visit www.galleryunderground.org Photo Courtesy of the Artist
Thursday-Saturday/April 16-18
“Revisions & Extrapolations.” 7:30 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, 4 p.m. on Saturday at Gunston Theatre Two, 2700 South Lang St. ACW Dances, a modern dance troupe based in Arlington, presents new choreography. Tickets are free for children; $5 for admission on Thursday and $10 on Friday and Saturday for adults 12 and up. Visit www.www.artful.ly/acw-dances/store/events/5075.
Friday/April 17
Crystal City Walkabout. 12-1 p.m. at Crystal City Metro, 1750 South Clark Street. Get a tour of Arlington on foot. Free. Visit www.walkarlington.com.
“Black Holes.” 6:30 p.m. at David M. Brown Planetarium, 1426 N Quincy St. Friends of the Arlington Planetarium present “Black Holes: The Other Side of Infinity,” a documentary narrated by Liam Neeson detailing the birth of the universe. Tickets are $5 for members, children under 12, and seniors; $7 for everyone else. Visit www.friendsoftheplanetarium.org.
“Astronaut Diaries.” 7:30 p.m. at David M. Brown Planetarium, 1426 N Quincy St. Learn about the details of astronaut training and traditions from the crew of the Columbia. Tickets are $5 for members, children under 12, and seniors; $7 for everyone else. Visit www.friendsoftheplanetarium.org.
Friday-Sunday/April 17-19
NASA Program at Planetarium. 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, 1:30 and 3 p.m. on Sunday at David M. Brown Planetarium, 1426 N Quincy St. Friends of the Planetarium will celebrate Captain David Brown’s birthday with a weekend of NASA-themed programming including a documentary including footage shot by Brown and an intermission show called “Images of the Universe.” Tickets are $3 for ages 12-60, and $2 for everyone else. Visit www.friendsoftheplanetarium.org.
Through April 17
ArtFest. Various times at Fort C.F. Smith Park, 2411 24th St. The 12th Annual ArtFest will feature an art show, sale, talks, demonstrations, and workshops. Free. Visit www.artistsalliance.org.
Through April 18
Teen Hamlet. Performances are at 8 p.m., except on April 12, there will be a 2 p.m. performance at Synetic Theater, 1800 S. Bell St. Teenage performers will perform “Hamlet… the rest is silence,” a silent adaptation of the original play. Tickets are $5-17, Visit www.synetictheatre.org.
Saturday/April 18
Art Festival. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at 1101 N. Highland St. The 3rd Annual Arlington Festival of the Arts will convene 100 artists from all over the country. Also find live music and an art giveaway. Free. Visit www.artfestival.com.
TechShop Anniversary. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at TechShop DC-Arlington, 2110 Crystal Drive. Arlington’s TechShop location, a venue where members have full access to industrial tools and equipment, is celebrating its first birthday with an open house. Find machine demonstrations and more. Free. Visit www.techshop.ws.
“Sole Celebration.” 3:30-6:30 p.m. at Lyon Hall, 3100 Washington Blvd. “In Christy’s Shoes,” a local nonprofit dedicated to inspiring women in challenging circumstances, is hosting a “Sole Celebration.” Attendees are invited to bring new or gently-worn women’s shoes for donation, benefiting Doorways for Women and Families, and partake in food, drinks and entertainment. Tickets are $35. Visit www.inchristyshoes.org.
A Night of H.O.P.E. 6 p.m.-12 a.m. at Arlington Rooftop Bar and Grill, 2424 Wilson Blvd. The Arlington Food Assistance Center Young Professionals are throwing a fundraising party. Find live music by Down Wilson, silent auction and drink specials. Tickets are $35 for one, $60 for two. Visit www.brownpapertickets.com/event/1260788.
Open Studios. 6-9 p.m. at Arlington Arts Center, 3550 Wilson Blvd. Ten resident artists will open their studios to the public. Attendees will find wine and works-in-progress. Free. Visit www.arlingtonartscenter.org.
Opening Reception. 6-9 p.m. at Arlington Arts Center, 3550 Wilson Blvd. Arlington Arts Center celebrates the launch of the “Spring SOLOs” exhibit. Free. Visit
www.arlingtonartscenter.org.
“Astronaut Diaries.” 7:30 p.m. at David M. Brown Planetarium, 1426 N Quincy St. Learn about the details of astronaut training and traditions from the crew of the Columbia. Tickets are $5 for members, children under 12, and seniors; $7 for everyone else. Visit www.friendsoftheplanetarium.org.
“Jaranas and Fiestas.” 7:30 p.m. at Gunston Theatre One, 2700 South Lang St. Los Quetzales Mexican Dance Ensemble presents, “Jaranas and Fiestas,” a showcase of mexican folkloric dance. Tickets are $12-15. Visit www.quetzales.org.
Renaissonics Performance. 8 p.m. at St. George’s Church, 915 N Oakland St. Renaissonics performs “New Worlds,” a concert of polyphonic chamber and dance music from 16th and 17th Century Italy, England, Spain, and the Americas. Tickets are $25, $10 for students. Visit www.capitolearlymusic.org.
April 18-June 28
Spring SOLOs. 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.
Sunday/April 19
Apollo 17: Stereo View. 2:15 p.m. at David M. Brown Planetarium, 1426 N Quincy St. Witness a 30-minute presentation of footage collected by NASA. Free. Visit www.friendsoftheplanetarium.org.
“Gypsy Dances and Reverie.” 3 p.m. at Rock Spring Congregational United Church of Christ 5010 Little Falls Road. IBIS founders Joe and Susan will present music by Ravel, Debussy, de Falla, Caplet and more. Free. Visit wwwibischambersociety.org.
Mongolian School Concert and Dinner. 4:30-7 p.m. at The Wilson School, 1601 Wilson Blvd. The Mongolian School will host a fundraising concert and dinner with traditional food, dancing and music. Tickets are $40. Visit www.facebook.com/groups/MSNCA.