“Light on the River” by Jill Cantrell is part of the October show at Gallery Underground, 2100 Crystal Drive. Visit www.galleryunderground.org for more.
Ongoing
“Metropolis: Perspectives of Two Cities” Exhibition. Through Oct. 25, gallery hours at the Jenkins Community Gallery on the Lower Level at Arlington Arts Center, 3550 Wilson Blvd. The exhibition displays the work of teenage photographers in partnership with CHAW (Capitol Hill Arts Workshop) after learning the aspects of creativity and marketing. Free. Visit www.arlingtonartscenter.org/exhibitions.
Crystal Scream. Mondays through Oct. 26 at sunset in the courtyard on S. Bell Street between 18th and 20th streets. Watch “Pet Sematary,” “Scream,” “Poltergeist,” and “Exorcist.” Free. Visit www.crystalcity.org for more.
Art Exhibit. Through Oct. 31 during gallery hours at Gallery Underground, 2100 Crystal Drive. The Focus Gallery presents paintings by 14 professional painters who met 28 years ago as graduate students in the MFA painting program at American University. Their media includes oil, collage, acrylic, encaustic, watercolor and mixed media. Free. Visit www.galleryunderground.org for more.
October Members Show. Through Oct. 31 during gallery hours at Gallery Underground, 2100 Crystal Drive. Find an exhibit of members’ work in the Main Gallery, including sculpture, glass, ceramics, jewelry, watercolor, oil, acrylic and mixed media. Featured artist this month will be iconographer and Gallery member, Laura Clerici. Free. Visit www.galleryunderground.org for more.
“Ice and Sky: Photographs of Antarctica by Robin Kent.” Through Nov. 2 Monday-Thursday 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Tuesday-Wednesday 1-9 p.m.; Friday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Cherrydale Branch Library, 2190 Military Road. Local landscape and landmark photographer displays work from Antarctica. Admission is free. Call 703-228-6330 for more.
“Girlstar.” Through Nov. 15 at various times at Signature Theatre, 4200 Campbell Ave. “Girlstar” is a musical combining witchcraft with pop music to detail the journey of a young woman who believes she is destined for fame. Tickets start at $25. Visit www.sigtheatre.org for more.
“Cake Off.” Through Nov. 22, various times at Signature Theatre, 4200 Campbell Ave. Watch a satire dealing with stereotypical gender roles. Tickets start at $72. Visit www.sigtheatre.org.
Through Oct. 25
Washington International Horse Show. Various times at Verizon Center, 601 F St. NW, Washington, D.C. Watch show jumping and top national hunter and equitation competition plus community events, entertaining exhibitions, boutique shopping and ringside dining and hospitality. Tickets are $15-50. Visit www.wihs.org for more.
Through Nov. 8
“Alice in Wonderland.” Wednesday-Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m. at Synetic Theater, 1800 S. Bell St. Watch Synetic’s production of the Lewis Carroll classic. Tickets start at $15. Call 866-811-4111 or visit www.synetictheater.org to buy tickets.
Friday-Sunday/Oct. 9-24
“Little Shop of Horrors.” Various times at Thomas Jefferson Theatre, 3501 Second St., South. The Arlington Players present the Broadway comedic musical. Tickets are $20-23. Visit www.thearlingtonplayers.org for more.
Friday-Saturday/Oct. 23-24
“Carrie: The Musical.” 8 p.m. at Gunston Arts Center, 2700 S. Lang St. Dominion Stage will open its 66th season with “Carrie: The Musical,” based on Stephen King’s “Carrie,” is a rock-opera musical centered about a bullied teenage girl with secret powers. Tickets are $25. Visit www.dominionstage.org.
Friday-Sunday/Oct. 23-25
Marine Corps Marathon Weekend. Events like the Health & Fitness Expo, First Timers Pep Rally, Runners bRUNch, and more, lead up to the main event, the 40th Annual Marine Corps Marathon, on Sunday at 7:55 a.m. and the MCM Finish Festival. Visit www.marinemarathon.com for more.
Saturday/Oct. 24
CROP Hunger Walk. 8 a.m. registration, 9 a.m. walk at First Presbyterian Church, 610 N. Vermont St. Sponsored by Church World Service, CROP Hunger Walks raise funds to provide sustainable self-help and development, disaster relief and refugee assistance around the world. Registration is free. Visit www.crophungerwalk.org/arlingtonva.
Octoberfest Sale. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Walker Chapel United Methodist Church, 4102 N. Glebe Road. Features gently used clothing, furniture and household items, crafts, jewelry and boutique, bake sale, silent auction. Free to attend. Call 703-538-5200 or visit www.walkerchapel.org for more.
Howl-O-Ween. 9:30 a.m.- 12 p.m. at Market Common Clarendon, 2700 Clarendon Blvd. Market Common Clarendon has partnered with Homeward Trails and Doorways VA to host the 2015 Howl-O-Ween Dog Walk. The walk will start and finish at Market Common Clarendon with trick-or-treating, a pet costume contest, and a dog agility course. Tickets are $30 for adults and $20 for children, Visit www.marketcommonclarendon.com for more.
Discovery Elementary Fall Festival. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Discovery Elementary, 5241 36th St. N. Arlington’s only net zero energy school will host a scavenger hunt so guests may learn more about the school. There will also be games, moon bounces, a bake sale, food trucks and more. Free. Visit www.discoverypta.org/fall-fair.html.
Falloween. 12-4 p.m. at Market Common Clarendon, 2700 Clarendon Blvd. Immediately following the conclusion of the Howl-O-Ween dog walk, FALLOWEEN will kick off with live music from Mr. Knick Knack, followed by Rainbow Rock. Also find a petting zoo, face painters, pumpkin decorating, a photo opportunity, and trick-or-treating. Free. Visit www.marketcommonclarendon.com for more.
Fall SOLOS 2015 and “Wired” Reception. 6-9 p.m. at Arlington Arts Center, 3550 Wilson Blvd. Celebrate the exhibit featuring a diverse collection, and “Wired,” a solo exhibit from Michele Colburn. Studios will also be open so guests may visit artists. Free. Visit www.arlingtonartscenter.org.
Oktoberfest. 6-10 p.m. at NRECA, 4301 Wilson Blvd. The Annual Gala is Arlington Academy of Hope's biggest fundraiser of the year and helps many children go to school, get life-saving medical care, and more. Find food, beer, wine, and music. Tickets are $100 each. Visit www.aahuganda.org for more.
Oct. 24-Dec. 20
Fall SOLOS 2015. Gallery hours at Arlington Arts Center, 3550 Wilson Blvd. Artists featured in the exhibit: Katie Duffy, Rachel Guardioloa, Dean Kessman, Sonya Lawyer, Nara Park, Austin Shull, and Benjamin Zellmer Bellas. Free. Visit www.arlingtonartscenter.org for more.
“Wired.” Gallery hours at Arlington Arts Center, 3550 Wilson Blvd. Artist Michele Colburn presents a solo exhibition exploring the impact of war and violence on culture. This is reflected in the use of gunpowder, trip wire, and military-themed fabric. Free. Visit www.arlingtonartscenter.org for more.
“Cause and Effect.” Gallery hours at Arlington Arts Center, 3550 Wilson Blvd. Artists Robert Allen, Kathleen Ramich, and Dave Seiler explore war and violence as a complement to Michele Colburn’s “Wired.” Free. Visit www.arlingtonartscenter.org for more.
Saturday-Sunday/Oct. 24-25
Bowen McCauley Dance: 2 Decades. 8 p.m. on Saturday, 7 p.m. on Sunday at Dance Place, 3225 8th St. NE, Washington, D.C . Bowen McCauley Dance Company of Arlington celebrates 20 years with performances of “What’ll Ya ’Ave Luv,” “Lucy’s Playlist,” and “Bach Chaconne in D minor.” Performance will be followed by an after-party on Saturday. Tickets for the performance are $15-30, tickets to the after-party are $25. Visit www.bmdc.org.
Sunday/Oct. 25
Mystery & Thriller Author Panel. 12 p.m. at One More Page Books, 2200 N. Westmoreland St. Author Anthony Fraze will moderate a panel including Jenn Milchman, E.A. Aymar and Steve Piacente. Free. Visit www.onemorepagebooks.com for more.
“Food Chains.” 7-10 p.m. at Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington, 4444 Arlington Blvd. “Food Chains” is an exposé about a group of Florida farmworkers battling to defeat the $4 trillion global supermarket industry through their Fair Food program, which partners with growers and retailers to improve working conditions for farm laborers in the United States. Tickets are $6. Visit www.immigrationfilmfest.org or www.IMFilmFest.eventbrite.com.
Tuesday/Oct. 27
Author Talk. 7 p.m. at One More Page Books, 2200 N. Westmoreland St. Author Angela Lan will discuss and sign “Red Eggs and Good Luck: A Chinese-American Memoir about Faith, Family, and Forgiveness.” Free. Visit www.onemorepagebooks.com for more.
How Not to Kill Your Trees. 7-8:30 p.m. at Woodrow Wilson Library, 6101 Knollwood Drive, Falls Church. Join Adria Bordas of the Virginia Cooperative Extension and Jim McGlone of the Virginia Department of Forestry, sponsored by the Northern Virginia Conservation Trust, to learn how to put the right tree in the right place and how to care for your trees after they are planted — everything from proper mulching and pruning to pest management. Free. Call 703-354-5093 for more.
Tuesday-Saturday/Oct. 27-31
“Halloween Spooktacular.” 8:30 p.m. at Signature Theatre, 4200 Campbell Ave. Tracy Lynn Olivera returns to Signature with a Halloween spooktacular featuring classics “Thriller” and “Science Fiction Double Feature.” Tickets are $35. Visit www.sigtheatre.org for more.
Wednesday/Oct. 28
Chiefs vs. Chefs. 6:30-9:30 p.m. at Clarendon Ballroom, 3185 Wilson Blvd. The Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC) is hosting it’s 4th annual “Chiefs vs. Chefs” live cooking competition. Three professionals chefs will compete against three firehouse cooks for the “Golden Eggplant” using only food found in AFAC’s pantry. Visit www.afac.org.
Author Talk. 7:30 p.m. at Stacy C. Sherwood Community Center, 3740 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax. Arlington’s One More Page Books will sponsor an event featuring author Simon Winchester. Free. Visit www.onemorepagebooks.com for more.
Thursday/Oct. 29
PAVE Halloween Carnival. 6:30-9 p.m. at Top of the Town, 1400 N. 14th St. Promoting Awareness Victim Empowerment (PAVE) celebrates the national launch of #ConsentIs with Halloween games, drinks, food and a costume contest. Tickets are $65 per person and $120 per couple. Visit www.shatteringthesilence.org for more.
Mystery Writers of America Author Series. 7 p.m. at One More Page Books, 2200 N. Westmoreland St. This quarterly event will feature authors Donna Andrews, Adam Meyer, Meg Opperman, and Alan Orloff. Free. Visit www.onemorepagebooks.com for more.
Friday/Oct. 30
Dia de los Muertes Celebration. 6-8 p.m. at Arlington Arts Center, 3550 Wilson Blvd. Attend the opening reception for Arlington Arts Center’s annual “Day of the Dead” (Dia de los Muertes) exhibit. Free. Visit www.arlingtonartscenter.org.
Synetic Theater Vampire’s Ball. 8 p.m. at Synetic Theater, 1800 S. Bell St. This year, The Vampire's Ball will follow Synetic's gothic take on Lewis Carroll's classic “Alice in Wonderland.” After a performance, a party featuring dancing, an open bar, light appetizers, and a costume contest will follow. Tickets are $60-75. Visit www.synetictheater.org for more.
Friday-Saturday/Oct. 30-31
“Carrie: The Musical.” 8 p.m. at Gunston Arts Center, 2700 S. Lang St. Dominion Stage will open its 66th season with “Carrie: The Musical,” based on Stephen King’s “Carrie,” is a rock-opera musical centered about a bullied teenage girl with secret powers. Tickets are $25. Visit www.dominionstage.org.
Saturday/Oct. 31
Dhol Baje: “Folk Dances of India.” 3 p.m. at Gunston Theatre One, 2700 S. Lang St. Tickets are $10-15. Visit www.ideadancers.org/gunston2015 for more.
Sunday/Nov. 1
“Testing the Waters.” 4 p.m. at Unitarian Universalist Church, 4444 Arlington Blvd. The Metropolitan Chorus performs. Free, but donations accepted. Visit www.metchorus.org for more.