Children race in the 2014 Kids Bike Race dedicated to Ethan Kalancnik. Photo Contributed
Ongoing
“A Tale of Two Cities.” Through June 21 at various times at Synetic Theater, 1800 S. Bell St. A drag queen finds an abandoned baby at his door. To calm the child down, he enacts the entirety of Charles Dickens' “A Tale of Two Cities” – playing all the characters himself. Tickets start at $35. Visit www.synetictheater.org.
“Fragments of Everyday Life.” Through June 27, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at Gallery Underground, 2100 Crystal Drive. Artist Dennis Crayon uses classical painting techniques, trompe l’eoil, and contemporary composition to paint “fragments.” Free. Visit www.galleryunderground.com.
June Members Show. Through June 27, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at Gallery Underground, 2100 Crystal Drive. Gallery Underground’s members will present an exhibit of sculpture, glass, ceramics, etc. Free. Visit www.galleryunderground.com.
“Current.” Through June 28, 4-8 p.m. on Wednesday and Friday; 12-5 p.m. on Sunday at Artisphere’s Artist in Residence Studio, 1101 Wilson Blvd. Sculptor and installation artist Brian Davis will have open studio hours. Free. Visit www.artisphere.com.Spring SOLOs. Through June 28, 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.
The Madwoman of Chaillot. Through June 28 at various times at Gunston Theatre Two, 2700 South Lang St. The WSC Avant Bard presents a comedy translated from French about four women attempting to save the world from capitalists. Tickets start at $10. Visit www.wscavantbard.org.
“Holoscenes/Quaternary Suite.” Through June 28, Gallery hours at Artisphere, 1101 Wilson Blvd. Media artists, design, director, write and artistic director of Early Morning Opera Lars Jan presents a performance, video, photographic and print comprised work. Free. Visit www.artisphere.com.
“Cabaret.” Through June 28 at various times at Signature Theatre, 4200 Campbell Ave. This musical is set in 1931 Berlin and revolves about a young cabaret perform and her love interest. Tickets start at $40. Visit www.signature-theatre.org.
ArtJamz. Fridays in June from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at 1750 Crystal Drive. Create an original work of art while being inspired by the beauty of water, multiple wine varietals and live music. Customers get their choice of canvas, paint and art materials, easel, as well as helpful tips and guidance from art-trained team of creative enablers. Tickets are $40 45. Visit www.artjamzdc.com/wine-in-the-water-park-artjamz-crystal-city.
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.
Friday/June 12
Singles Scavenger Hunt & Live Music. 6:30-9 p.m. at Ireland’s Four Courts, 2051 Wilson Blvd. Singles 21-39 will be guided through a series of challenges and trivia to uncover information about potential matches. Live music will follow. Tickets are $30 in advance, $40 at the door. Visit www.thrillscavengerhunt.com.
Hal Sparks Comedy Show. 7 p.m. and 10:15 p.m. at Arlington Drafthouse, 2903 Columbia Pike. Watch Hal Sparks comedy show. Tickets are $20. Visit info@arlingtondrafthouse.com for more.
Saturday/June 13
Flower Show, Garden Tour, and Faire. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Vienna Town Green and the Freeman Store, 131 Church Street NE, Vienna. The Rock Spring Garden Club of Arlington has teamed up with the District III National Capital Area Garden Clubs for a Flower show, and tour of five gardens in Vienna and Great Falls. The Flower show is free. Tour tickets are $20. Visit www.rockspringgardenclub.com.
Saturday-Sunday/June 13-14
2015 Air Force Association Cycling Classic. 8 a.m. at the corner of Wilson Blvd. and N Herndon St. Join active duty, reserve and retired military and compete. The branch of service whose participants completes the most laps will be honored and recognized on stage during Sunday's Men's Pro race. The US Air Force was the winner in 2014. All proceeds from fundraising activities will support the Air Force Association's Wounded Airman Program. Registration starts at $40. Visit www.cyclingclassic.org for more.
Saturdays/June 13-July 25
Saturday Morning Footy. 9-10:30 a.m. at Bluemont Park, 601 N Manchester St. Youth Australian football program for boys and girls aged 5-15. The program teaches the rules and skills of Australian football through fun and safe games and activities. Players 9-15 will participate in an introductory house league. Free. Visit www.satmorningfooty.com/ for more information and to register. High schoolers are also encouraged to participate in the free Eagles Academy, which teaches the Australian football to girls and boys aged 14-19. For more information about the Eagles Academy visit www.satmorningfooty.com/hs-program.html.