Synetic Theatre’s version of “A Tale of Two Cities” is a Charles Dickens classic with a twist. This version is about what happens when a drag queen named Jerry finds a crying baby on his doorstep. To soothe the child, he plays all of the characters in “A Tale of Two Cities” himself. “A Tale of Two Cities” is playing at Synetic Theatre, 1800 S Bell St. Through June 21. Tickets start at $35. Visit www.synetictheater.org.
Ongoing
“Ecuador Magico.” Through May 23. Various times at Gunston Theatre Two, 2700 S. Lang St. Teatro de la Luna presents “La Escoba,” a comedy, “Mary Magdalene, the woman erased,” a drama, the Juan Estrella Magic Show, and “Boleros,” a tribute to musician Julio Jaramillo as part of their “Forever Theatre” season. Tickets start at $15. Visit www.teatrodelalune.org.
“RED.” Through May 30, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at Gallery Underground, 2100 Crystal City Drive. Watercolor artist Frank Eber will jury a show centered around the color red. Free. Visit www.galleryunderground.com.
May Members Show. Through May 30, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at Gallery Underground, 2100 Crystal City Drive. The Main Gallery at Gallery Underground will become home to an exhibit of members’ work including sculpture, glass, ceramics and more. Free. Visit www.galleryunderground.com.
“Creating Across the City.” Through June at Reagan National Airport, Three organizations; Critical Exposure, The National Building Museum and ARTLAB+ have teamed up for “Creating Across the City: A Teen Art Showcase,” which provides an outlet through art and design for creative local teens. Free.
“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.
“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.
May 13-June 21
“A Tale of Two Cities.” 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.
May 19-23
Donna Migliaccio: Randomosity. 8:30 p.m. at Signature Theatre, 4200 Campbell Ave. Signature’s co-founder headlines her own cabaret. Tickets are $35. Visit www.signature-theatre.org.
Friday/May 22
An Afternoon With the Sultanas. 1:30-2:30 p.m. at Aurora Hills Community & Senior Center, 735 18th St S. The Sultanas are a dance group that use the Ancient Art Center. Free. Visit www.arlingtonva.us.
Saturday/May 23
Central Arlington History Tour. 9 a.m. at Clarendon Metro Station. The Center Hiking Club is hosting a 12-mile tour of central Arlington. Visit sites like the Civil War Outpost, the D.C. Boundary Stone and more. Tickets are $2 for nonmembers. Contact Bernie Berne at 703-243-0179 or bhberne@yahoo.com.
Yoga Hike. 10 a.m. at Gateway Park, 1300 Lee Highway at base of Key Bridge. Join other yoga practitioners in a workout along various hiking trails in the area. Free. Register at www.rosslynva.org.
Gallery Talk. 1-4 p.m. at Arlington Arts Center, 3550 Wilson Blvd. “Spring SOLOs” artists will discuss their work. Free. Visit www.arlingtonartscenter.org.
Celebration of the Moon. 7-8 p.m. at Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S Carlin Springs Road. Listen to stories and learn more about the moon and its cycles. The fee is $5. Visit www.arlingtonva.us.
May 23-June 20
“Cabaret” Backstage Tours. Saturdays, 5 p.m. at Signature Theatre, 4200 Campbell Ave. Learn what inspired the story, watch the director and designers discuss their work and discover more about the production of the show. Tickets are $10. Visit www.signature-theatre.org.
Sunday/May 24
Author LM Clark Book Signing Event. 10:45 a.m. at Arlington Assembly of God, 4501 N Pershing Drive. Author LM Clark, will be available to sign copies of her book, “The Never Ending War: The Unseen Scars of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.” Free to attend. Contact 405-458-5642 or michelle@keymgc.com.