The Connection

Ongoing

“Shrek the Musical.” Through July 26, 7:30 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays at Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre, 125 S Old Glebe Road. Encore Stage and Studio's adapts the popular film series for the stage. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for children, seniors, students and military. Visit www.encorestage.org or call 703-548-1154.

Make Your Own Pizza Summer Activity. Tuesdays and Thursdays, through Aug. 27., 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Redrocks Neapolitan Bistro. At this summer event each child will be able to decorate a chef hat, then with the guidance of a master chef, will make their own pizza from start to finish. Other activities will be available. Tickets are $10-15. Call 703-920-0706.

“A Midsummer Night's Dream.” Through Aug. 6, Wednesdays-Saturdays 8 p.m., Sundays 2 p.m. at Synetic Theater, 800 S Bell St. Watch a Shakespearean comedy about love and identity. Tickets are $35 and up; $20 and up for students; senior citizens and military receive a $5 discount. Visit www.synetictheater.org.

Crystal Screen. Mondays through Aug. 31 at sunset at 1851 S Bell St. Courtyard. Watch a projected film under the stars. This year’s theme is espionage. Free. Visit www.crystalcity.org.

Barre in the Park. Thursdays through Sept., 6-7 p.m. at Gateway Park, 1300 Lee Highway. Lava Barre provides an outdoor fitness class focused on the ballet barre. Free. Visit www.rosslynva.org.

Fashion Truck Fridays. Last Friday of the month through September, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the corner of Lynn St. and Wilson Blvd. or the Plaza at 19th and N Moore St. Fashion trucks The G Truck, Curvy Chix Chariot, Tin Lizzy Mobile Boutique, Zoe’s Shoe Bar, The Board Bus, TNTN Unique Designs, Sheyla’s Boutique, and The Pink Armoire will rotate their schedules to appear. Free to attend. Visit www.rosslynva.org for more.

Shirlala Music Festival. Thursdays, through Aug. 27. 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Village at Shirlington, 2700 S Quincy St. The third annual Shirlala Music Festival features three months of live music. This event series is free and open to the public. See www.villageatshirlington.com.

Rosslyn Outdoor Film Festival.Fridays, through Aug. 28. 8:30 p.m. at Gateway Park, 1300 Lee Highway. The theme this year is “Quotable Comedies.” Free admission. See www.rosslynva.org/events.

Summer Movies @Penrose Square. Saturdays, through Sept. 19. Sundown at Penrose Square, 2597 Columbia Pike. Free. Visit www.columbia-pike.org.

Sizzlin’ Summer Nights Series. July 8-25 at Signature Theater, 4200 Campbell Ave. Christine Pedi, Natascia Diaz, Sherri L. Edelen, Will Gartshore and the Revenge of the Understudies Mitchell Jarvis (The Threepenny Opera), Kevin McAllister and more are scheduled to perform. Call box office at 703-820-9771.

Arlington’s Historical Museum to open on First Wednesdays. The Arlington Historical Museum, which until now was only open on weekends, will now be open to the public on the first Wednesday of every month from 12:30-3:30 p.m. The museum consists of exhibits chronicling Arlington County’s history from its original Native American settlements up to the present day. The museum will continue to be open on Saturdays and Sundays from 1-4 p.m. Admission is free. The museum is located in the former 1891 Hume School building at 1805 S Arlington Ridge Road. Contact Garrett Peck at 571-243-1113 or at garrett.peck@arlingtonhistoricalsociety.org.

LGBT & Straight Friends Social. Tuesdays. Happy Hour, 3 p.m.-7 p.m.; Mikey’s “Bar A” Video Wall, 7 p.m.; start time at 8 p.m. IOTA Club & Cafe, 2832 Wilson Blvd. For 21 years and older. Free. Visit www.iotaclubandcafe.com for more information.

Open Mic Comedy. Wednesdays 8-10 p.m. at Ri Ra Irish Pub, 2915 Wilson Blvd. Doors open at 7 p.m. 21 and up only. Free show, $25 cash prize for best joke. Call 703-248-9888 or visit www.RiRa.com/Arlington for more.

Food Truck Thursdays. 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the corner of North Irving St., and Washington Blvd. Find a round-up of regional food trucks. Free to attend. Visit www.dmvfta.org.

Friday/July 24

Michael Ian Black. 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. at Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse, 2903 Columbia Pike. The comedic television writer will perform live stand-up. Tickets are $25. Must be 21 or over unless accompanied by adult/guardian. Visit www.arlingtondrafthouse.com.

The Traveling Players. 8 p.m. at Lubber Run Amphitheater, 200 N Columbus St. Theater group performing ‘All’s Well That Ends Well.” Free. Visit www.arlingtonarts.org.

The Old Ceremony Concert. 9 p.m. at Iota Club & Café, 2832 Wilson Blvd. A live performance by The Old Ceremony. Tickets are $12. Visit www.iotaclubandcafe.com/.

Live Music. 10 p.m. at Clarendon Grill, 1101 N Highland St. Blue Label performs. Free. Visit www.cgrill.com/calendar.htm.

Saturday/July 25

We Crave Life. 5-9 p.m. at Westover Beer Garden & Haus, 5863 Washington Blvd. Arlingtonian guitarist Michael Freeborn will be performing covers by the Grateful Dead and Lynyrd Skynyrd. Free. Call 703-536-5040.

Music Performance. 6-8 p.m. at Netherlands Carillon, between Arlington Blvd. and Meade St. Classical music artist James Brinson will be performing. Free. Visit www.nps.gov or call 703-289-2555.

Michael Ian Black. 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. at Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse, 2903 Columbia Pike, Arlington. The comedic television writer will perform live stand-up. Tickets are $25. Must be 21 or over unless accompanied by adult/guardian. Visit www.arlingtondrafthouse.com.

Russkie Musikanti. 8 p.m. at Lubber Run Amphitheater, 200 N Columbus St. A collection of area Balalaika musicians. Free. Visit www.arlingtonarts.org.

Porkchop Volcano. 9 p.m. at Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse, 2903 Columbia Pike, Arlington. Watch live short form improv comedy. Free admission. Must be 21 or over to attend. Visit www.arlingtondrafthouse.com.

Sirsy Concert. 9 p.m. at Iota Club & Café, 2832 Wilson Blvd. Live performance by Sirsy. Tickets are $12. Visit www.iotaclubandcafe.com.

Live Music. 9:30 p.m. at Clarendon Grill, 1101 N Highland St. Gonzo’s Nose will perform. Free. Visit www.cgrill.com/calendar.htm for more.

Sunday/July 26

Concert: Scenes from TOSCA. 3 p.m. at Arlington Woman’s Club, 700 S Buchanan St. Attend a concert featuring Jennifer Hosmer, Jose Sacin, Tony Torchia and Frank Conlon. Free admission. Donations suggested. Call 703-536-7557 or email mcdm1@verizon.net.

Levine Music. 6 p.m. at Lubber Run Amphitheater, 200 N. Columbus St. The accredited music school’s leading musicians. Free. Visit www.arlingtonarts.org.

Game Night. 6-9 p.m. at Shirlington Branch Library, 4200 Campbell Ave. Compete in games like Settlers of Catan and Dominion Sunday. Free. Visit www.library.arlingtonva.us/eventscalendar/.

Herb and Hanson Concert. 8 p.m. at Iota Club & Café, 2832 Wilson Blvd. Live performance by Herb and Hanson. Free. Visit www.iotaclubandcafe.com/.

Monday/July 27

Holistic Health and Wellness Book Group. 7-8 p.m. at One More Page Books, 2200 N Westmoreland St. Discuss holistic health and wellness. Free. Visit www.onemorepagebooks.com.

Book Club. 7:30-8:30 p.m. at Central Library, Second Floor Meeting Room, 1015 N Quincy St. Discuss and share ideas about "The Martian Chronicles" by Ray Bradbury. Free. Visit www.library.arlingtonva.us/eventscalendar/.

Salsa Class and Salsa Music. Class 7:30-9 p.m, dancing 9 p.m.-1 a.m. at Clarendon Grill, 1101 N Highland St. Attend a class instructed by Keith Givens. There is a $6 cover charge. Visit www.cgrill.com/calendar.htm for more information.

Four Band Concert. 8 p.m. at Iota Club & Café, 2832 Wilson Blvd. Live performances by the A-Oks, Thirteen Towers, The Holophonics, and Be Like Max. Tickets are $12. Visit www.iotaclubandcafe.com.

Monday/July 27-31

Fashion Fights Poverty Summer Fashion Camp. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily at Arlington Costume Lab (inside Gunston Middle School), 2700 S Lang St. This is a five day fashion program that is centered around eco-ethical fashion principles for middle school and high school students interested in the fashion industry. Students will engage in activities designed to boost their self esteem and introduce them to styling, design, photography and more. For registration information, email ycastro@fashionfightspoverty.org.

Tuesday/July 28

Rise + Rhyme: Storytelling/Performances. 9:30-11 a.m. at Busboys and Poets, 4251 S Campbell Ave. Rise + Rhyme is a weekly morning storytelling and performance series for children ages 5 and under, stay-at-home parents, and early rising families of all kinds. $5 admission per child. Donations for the performer are suggested. Visit www.busboysandpoets.com.

Yoga Class. 7-8 p.m. at Cherrydale Branch Library, 2190 N Military Road. Engage in basic yoga movements with Sun Moon Yoga. Free, but registration required. Visit www.arlingtonva.libcal.com/.

Wednesday/July 29

“Chick Lit” Book Swap. 7-8 p.m. at Westover Branch Library, 1644 N McKinley Road. Bring in used romance novels and swap them. Free. Visit www.library.arlingtonva.us.

Open Mic Night. 8 p.m at Iota Club and Cafe, 2832 Wilson Blvd. Free. Visit www.iotaclubandcafe.com or call 703-522-8340.

Thursday/July 30

Painting Party. 6:30-8:30 p.m. at P. Brennan's Irish Pub & Restaurant, 2910 Columbia Pike. Paint Irish landscapes. Tickets are $40. Visit www.pbrennans.com.

White Ford Bronco. 7 p.m. at Pentagon Row, 1101 S Joyce St. D.C.’s all-’90s band White Ford Bronco plays live. Free. VIP tickets, which include local beer and food samplings, start at $10. Visit www.pentagonrow.com.

Friday/July 31

David Koechner Live. 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. at Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse, 2903 Columbia Pike. Actor from “The Office” and “Anchorman” performs. Tickets cost $22. Must be 21 or over unless accompanied by adult/guardian. Visit www.arlingtondrafthouse.com.

Pebble to Pearl. 8 p.m. at Lubber Run Amphitheater, 200 N Columbus St. Fusion of punk, rock and blues sounds. Free. Visit www.arlingtonarts.org.

Double Feature Concert. 9 p.m. at Iota Club & Café, 2832 Wilson Blvd. Live performances by Jumpin Jupiter and Izzy and the Catastrophics. Tickets are $12. Visit www.iotaclubandcafe.com.

Open Mic & Talent Showcase. 10 p.m.-12 a.m. at Busboys and Poets, 4251 S Campbell Ave. All performers are welcome at this event hosted by Benny Blaq. Tickets are $5. visit www.busboysandpoets.com.

Saturday/Aug. 1

Book Talk. 10-11 a.m. at Busboys and Poets, 4251 Campbell Ave. Todd Green, author of “The Fear of Islam: An Introduction to Islamophobia in the West,” will be discussing his book. Free. Visit www.thefearofislam.com.

Austrian Wine Class with Klaus Wittauer. 3:30-5 p.m. at Screwtop Wine Bar, 10205 N Fillmore St. Klaus Wittauer is responsible for much of the wine imported into the U.S. Attend this class to learn about and taste various wines. Contact Screwtop Wine Bar at 703-888-0845.

Youth Open Mic. 4-6 p.m. at Busboys and Poets, 4251 South Campbell Ave. Monthly series that features student poets, singers, musicians and actors. $5 cover. Visit www.busboysandpoets.com.

Music Performance. 6-8 p.m. at Netherlands Carillon, Arlington Blvd. and Meade St. Classical music artist Doug Gefvert will be performing. Free. Visit www.nps.gov or call 703-289-2555.

257th Army Band. 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at Pentagon Row, 1201 S Joyce St. The band of the Nation’s Capital teams up with Rock at the Row for a special Saturday night concert. Free. VIP tickets, which include local beer and food samplings, start at $10. Visit www.pentagonrow.com.

Author Event. 7-8 p.m. at One More Page Books, 2200 N Westmoreland Street #101. Author T.L. Leon will be speaking about his book, “The Rainbows Inside of Me.” Free. Visit www.onemorepagebooks.com/events.html.

David Koechner Live. 7 and 10 p.m. at Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse, 2903 Columbia Pike. Actor from “The Office” and “Anchorman” performs. Tickets cost $22. Must be 21 or over unless accompanied by adult/guardian. Visit www.arlingtondrafthouse.com.

Sara Gray. 8 p.m. at Lubber Run Amphitheater, 200 N Columbus St. Country singer who has opened for the Zac Brown Band and Miranda Lambert. Free. Visit www.arlingtonarts.org.

Benefit for the Josh Anderson Foundation. 9 p.m. Early show 4-6 p.m. at Iota Club and Cafe, 2832 Wilson Blvd. Performances for all ages from groups, The Landing and Plexus. Call 703-522-8340.

Sunday/Aug. 2

Signature Theatre Open House. 12-8:30 p.m. at Signature Theatre, 4200 Campbell Ave. Live performances, demonstrations, master classes, exclusive conversations with artists, the debut of the Signature Voice Competition, a special Cake Off – Cake Decorating Competition and a Broadway on the Plaza grand finale. Free. Visit www.sigtheatre.org.

The Loop. 6 p.m. at Lubber Run Amphitheater, 200 N Columbus St. The acoustic rock group covers old classics along with their original material. Free. Visit www.arlingtonarts.org.