Ongoing
“West Side Story.” Through Jan. 24, various times at Signature Theatre, 4200 Campbell Ave. For Signature Theatre’s adaptation of classic musical “West Side Story,” no audience member will be further than 20 feet from the stage. Tickets start at $40. Visit www.sigtheatre.org for more.
Christmas With Nova Y. Payton and Friends. Through Jan. 24, various times at Signature Theatre, 4200 Campbell Ave. Star of “Dreamgirls” and “Hairspray” sings some of her favorite holiday tunes Tickets are $35. Visit www.sigtheatre.org for more.
“The History Boys.” Through Jan. 30, 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday at Gunston Theatre One, 2700 S. Lang St. This play features boys at a British boarding school guided by a young history teacher and a veteran English teacher. Tickets are $20. Visit www.dominionstage.org for more.
“The Civil War Grand Review.” Through Feb. 1, 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. View “The Civil War Grand Review: Photos of the Sesquicentennial Reenactment Parade.” Free. Call 703-228-6330.
“Georgie: The Life and Death of George Rose.” Through Feb. 7, various times at Signature Theatre, 4200 Campbell Ave. In a limited engagement, Signature Theatre will host the world premiere of “Georgie: The Life and Death of George Rose,” a one-man play written and performed by Ed Dixon detailing Dixon’s relationship with friend and mentor George Rose, a Broadway character actor. Tickets are $25-45. Visit www.sigtheatre.org for more.
“A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” Through Feb. 14, 7:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. at Gunston Theatre Two, 2700 S. Lang St. Avant Bard presents a new take on “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” Director Randy Baker will reimagine Shakespeare’s dream using Indonesian-inspired shadow puppets, accompanied by an actor-generated percussion orchestra. Tickets are $10-35. Visit www.wscavantbard.org for more.
“Photography by Jan Bender and Richard Weiblinger.” Through March 3, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday-Saturday at The Barry Gallery–Reinsch Library at Marymount University, 2807 N. Glebe Road. Photographer Jan Bender focuses on film, using traditional techniques, Weiblinger’s photographs and plant photograms are hand-printed. Free. Visit www.marymount.edu/barrygallery.
Friday/Jan. 22
The Accidentals & Kevin Heider. 7 p.m. at FORUM Arlington, 3304 Washington Blvd. Live music. Tickets are $10-15. Visit www.arlingtonforum.org for more.
Friday-Wednesday/Jan. 22-27
Charity Fruit Sale. 12:30-7:30 p.m. on Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday,11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. on Sunday. 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. on Monday, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. on Wednesday, at the Overlee Bathhouse, 6030 Lee Highway. Fresh Florida citrus, Georgia pecans, and 100 percent Vermont maple syrup for sale. Call 703-528-1130 for more.
Saturday/Jan. 23
Families Unplugged: “Puppets in Outer Space.” 1-3 p.m. at Carver Community Center, 1415 S. Queen St. Goodlife Theatre will present a puppet show that reimagines classic fairytales — in outer space. After the show, guests can make their own puppets. Tickets are $8. Visit www.arlingtonva.us and use activity code 730016 to register.
BalletNova Open House. 1-4:30 p.m. at BalletNova Center for Dance Open House, 3443 Carlin Springs Road, Falls Church. Mini-classes available for students ages 3-adults. Free. Visit www.balletnova.org for more.
1K Beer/Wine Walk. 2-6 p.m. at 1750 Crystal Drive. Pass the start line and sip your way along the race course, stopping at “Wine” and “Beer” hydration stations along the course. Sample 20 wines or 20 beers. Tickets are $20 online and $25 at the door. Visit www.crystalcity.org for more.
“Mouse in the House.” 3 p.m. at Theatre on the Run, 3700 S. Four Mile Run Drive. Jane Franklin Dance gives a performance of an adaptation of the book by Elizabeth Spires, “Mouse in House,” which reveals a friendship between a mouse and reclusive 19th-century poet Emily Dickinson. Tickets are $10-15. Visit www.janefranklin.com.
Rosebud Film Festival Nominee Showcase. 2-8 p.m. at Navy Heritage Center, 701 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington D.C. The Rosebud Film Festival, a project of Arlington Independent Media will showcase 20 short films made by nominees. Tickets are $15. Visit www.rosebudfestival.org for more.
Forty+ Performance. 5 p.m. at Theatre on the Run, 3700 S. Four Mile Run Drive. Forty+ is a group of performers past the age of 40 that study with a local choreographer at Jane Franklin Dance studios. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door, $10 for seniors 65+ and children 17 and under. Visit www.janefranklin.com.
“Niche.” 7:30 p.m. at Theatre on the Run, 3700 S. Four Mile Run Drive. “Niche” follows an unremarkable couple with a new house, big careers, and odd neighbors. 2-D cut-outs projected via ‘old school’ technology supply visuals. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door. Visit www.janefranklin.com.
Jan. 23-April 3
“King of the Forest: Adventures of BioPerversity.” Gallery hours at Arlington Arts Center, 3550 Wilson Blvd. This exhibit features the work of 13 contemporary artists from the mid-Atlantic region whose work explores the interactions between humans and non-human species. Free. Visit www.arlingtonartscenter.org for more.
“Daydreams in the Anthropocene.” Gallery hours at Arlington Arts Center, 3550 Wilson Blvd. Artist Rachel Schmidt examines the role humans play in the environment. Free. Visit www.arlingtonartscenter.org for more.
Sunday/Jan. 24
Forty+ Performance. 1:30 p.m. at Theatre on the Run, 3700 S. Four Mile Run Drive. Forty+ is a group of performers past the age of 40 that study with a local choreographer at Jane Franklin Dance studios. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door, $10 for seniors 65+ and children 17 and under. Visit www.janefranklin.com.
“Niche.” 4 p.m. at Theatre on the Run, 3700 S. Four Mile Run Drive. “Niche” follows an unremarkable couple with a new house, big careers, and odd neighbors. 2-D cut-outs projected via ‘old school’ technology supply visuals. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door. Visit www.janefranklin.com.
Rosebud Film Festival Awards Gala. 7-10 p.m. at Clarendon Ballroom,3185 Wilson Blvd. A panel of judges, drawn from the area's rich media arts community, selected the 20 nominees from which five winners, including one Best of Show, will be chosen. Festival winners will each receive a cash prize and will be announced at the Rosebud Awards Gala. $15 ticket to the showcase allows free admission to the gala. Visit www.rosebudfestival.org for more.
Monday/Jan. 25
Pet Therapy. 1:30 p.m. at Walter Reed Senior Center, 2909 S. 16th St. The public is invited to meet Zoe, a therapy Yorkshire Terrier. Free. Call 703-608-8314 for more.
“Looking at Asia from Washington and Beijing.” 3-4:30 p.m. at Arlington Central Library, 1015 Quincy St. Dr. David Keegan will speak on "Looking at Asia from Washington and Beijing: Two Very Different Pictures” as part of the Encore Learning “Meet the Speaker” series. Free. Call 701-228-2144 for more.
Laughter Yoga. 6-7:30 p.m. at Arlington Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St. Laughter Yoga, for all ages, is a fun practice that reduces stress and strengthens the immune system. Free. Email arlingtonlaughteryoga@yahoo.com.
Tuesday/Jan. 26
Adult Coloring Party. 7 p.m. at Aurora Hills Library, 735 18th St. Studies show coloring can have a calming effect on the adult mind and help promote overall wellness. Color intricate designs. Free. Visit www.library.arlingtonva.us for more.
Thursday/Jan. 28
Author Talk. 7 p.m. at One More Page Books, 2200 N. Westmoreland St. Writer, editor and French teacher Marianne Bohr shares from “Gap Girl Year: A Baby Boomer Adventure Across 21 Countries.” Free. Visit www.onemorepagebooks.com for more.
Book Talk. 7-8:30 p.m. at Arlington Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St. Hear author and Arlington resident Eric Lotke discuss his latest novel, "Making Manna.” a tale in the tradition of Horatio Alger. "Making Manna" follows Libby Thompson, just 14 years old, who flees her abusive home with her newborn son, Angel. Free. Visit www.library.arlingtonva.us for more.
Saturday/Jan. 30
Yoga to Benefit Arlington Free Clinic. 9-10:30 a.m. at Top of the Town, 1400 14th St. N. Take a yoga class with Sun and Moon Yoga Studio’s Nancy Carter followed by an inspirational talk by Spiritual Coach Andrea Haynes: “Stress Less, Live More!” Tickets are $50. Visit www.arlingtonfreeclinic.org/yoga.
Music and Dancing Through the Decades. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Fairlington Community Center, 3308 S. Stafford St. Dancing to music from the 1950s to the present including ballroom, swing, hand dancing, and moonwalking. Free. Call 703-228-4711 for more.
The Book Divas. 2 p.m. at One More Page Books, 2200 N. Westmoreland St. The Book Divas — authors Puja Guha, B. Swangin Webster, Dee Lawrence, and K.R. Raye — chat about their books in the romantic suspense, new adult, drama, and thriller genres, along with sharing their writing journeys. Free. Visit www.onemorepagebooks.com for more.
“Mouse in the House.” 3 p.m. at Theatre on the Run, 3700 S. Four Mile Run Drive. Jane Franklin Dance gives a performance of an adaptation of the book by Elizabeth Spires, “Mouse in House,” which reveals a friendship between a mouse and reclusive 19th-century poet Emily Dickinson. Tickets are $10-15. Visit www.janefranklin.com.
Piano Concert. 4-5 p.m. at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 3022 Woodlawn Ave., Falls Church. Dr. Sarah Masterson will perform music by 20th century American composers, including a set of arrangements of folk songs, the solo version of Rhapsody in Blue, and a concert fantasy on the spiritual “Wade in the Water.” Free. Visit www.holytrinityfallschurch.org.
92nd Annual Arlington Business Gala. 6:30 p.m. at The Ritz-Carlton Pentagon City, 1250 S. Hayes St. The Arlington Chamber of Commerce will be celebrating its 92nd year in business with area business leaders and Chamber members at the 92nd Annual Arlington Business Gala, hosted by 2016 Chamber Chair Todd Yeatts,The Boeing Company. Tickets are $225. Visit www.arlingtonchamber.org/events for more.
Rodef Performs! 7:30 p.m. at Temple Rodef Shalom, 2100 Westmoreland St., Falls Church. This “beit café” (coffeehouse) show will feature musical performances in a wide variety of genres, including jazz, folk, rock, classical, klezmer, and stand-up comedy. Tickets are $18. Visit www.rodefperforms.eventbrote.com for more.
“Niche.” 7:30 p.m. at Theatre on the Run, 3700 S. Four Mile Run Drive. “Niche” follows an unremarkable couple with a new house, big careers, and odd neighbors. 2-D cut-outs projected via ‘old school’ technology supply visuals. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door. Visit www.janefranklin.com.
“O Rosa Bella.” 8 p.m. at St. George’s Episcopal Church, 915 N. Oakland St. Hear music by Machaut, Dufay and Ciconia performed with voices, vielles, other bowed instruments, and recorder, by Tracy Cowart, Elena Mullins, Sian Ricketts, David McCormick and Niccolo Seligmann. General admission tickets are $25, $10 for students 18 and younger. Visit www.capitolearlymusic.org for more.
Sunday/Jan. 31
Arrangement Seminar: “Fun with Roses.” 2-4 p.m. at Merrifield Garden Center- Fair Oaks at 12101 Lee Highway, Fairfax. The Arlington Rose Foundation will host an interactive demonstration of design secrets for rose arrangements. Free. Call 703-371-9351.
“Capitol Steps.” 7 p.m. at Yorktown Theatre Arts, 5200 Yorktown Blvd. Satirical comedy troupe The Capitol Steps will perform to help raise money for the Yorktown Theatre Arts program. Tickets for the show alone are $35, dinner at the Pre-Show Cafe is an additional $10. Visit www.yhstheatre.org.