2019 Artful Weekend at Fort C.F. Smith Park
The 17th Annual "Artful Weekend" Art Show and Sale is coming again to the beautiful, historic Hendry House at Ft. C.F. Smith Park in Arlington Nov. 22-24. A popular pre-holiday event in Northern Virginia, the local art on display is created by 40 top Arlington-based artists. Featured are paintings of many genres, ceramics, jewelry, sculpture, artist’s cards, unframed works and more. Great for holiday shopping!
Opening Reception: Fri. Nov. 22, 6-8pm. Come meet the artists and enjoy light refreshments at the Hendry House. More Nov. 22-24 | Arlington Artists Alliance | Woodmont
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Guild of American Papercutters (GAP) Places In Paper Exhibit
The show features the work of thirty-four artists from seventeen states and Lithuania who all use cut paper. Visitors will see an astounding variety of papercutting, including Polish, Jewish, Indonesian, and Chinese styles, as well as photorealist, sculptural, and silhouette techniques. More thru Dec. 8 | Gallery 3700 | Shirlington
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Signature Theatre: Soul Divas
"At Last," a cabaret devoted to the transcendent ladies of soul such as Aretha Franklin, to other luminaries such as Etta James, Gladys Knight, Donna Summer, Whitney Houston, Tina Turner and Beyoncé, Signature singers honor the celebrated chanteuses whose unbelievable voices lifted our spirits. More Nov. 19-23 | Signature Theatre | Shirlington
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Jane Franklin Dance: Splatter
Is a splatter an unlikely accident or a careless gesture that ruins the day? An upset spills everywhere and becomes the reason to examine feelings. Whose fault is it anyway? Angry, happy, sad, calm and mixed up emotions are sorted in this colorful story about an incidental accident. Splatter is certain to take you on a vibrant journey with spoken word, movement, and music; inspired by the book “The Color Monster” by Anna Llenas. More
Saturdays Nov. 16 & 23 | 4 pm
Theatre on the Run | Shirlington
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Gulliver's Travels
Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime as McKinley students put a musical spin on a classic tale with Gulliver's Travels! In this original, student-created musical, a group of pirates discover the maps and journals of the Gulliver Family's adventures. In this version, it's not just Lemuel who was an explorer but his wife Mary and sister Cam, too! Join them as they set sail to the islands of Lilliput, Brobdingnags, and Laputa and come across
mad scientists, giants, and more! More
Nov. 14 & 15 | 7 pm
McKinley Elementary School | Dominion Hills
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DC Concert Orchestra Society: Chamber Music Concert
DCCM expands into Northern Virginia with their first performance in Arlington. More
- Beethoven Piano Trio in C minor, Op. 1, No. 3
- Brahms Clarinet Trio in A minor, Op. 114
- Reicha Horn Trios, Op. 82, Nos. 19-24
- Beethoven Trio in E-flat major, Op. 38.
Sat., Nov. 23 | 3pm | Trinity Presbyterian Church | Tara-Leeway Heights
Columbia Pike Artist Studios: 30th Anniversary Party Open Studios Exhibition
You are cordially invited to the 30th anniversary celebration of Columbia Pike Artist Studios! You will have the opportunity to see and purchase the work of 26 artists in a variety of media, including paintings and drawings in oil, acrylic, collage, pastel, and mixed media; printmaking, photography and sculpture. Visit with old friends and new, enjoy refreshments, and check out the local restaurants on the Pike. More
Sat., Nov. 16, 6-9pm & Sun., Nov. 17, 2-5pm | 932 S Walter Reed Drive | Columbia Heights
Washington Balalaika Society: From Baikal to Brazil
The Washington Balalaika Society will feature MUSALLIANCE, a duo of two extraordinary musicians, Peter Omelchenko (domra) and Anna Kusner (guitar). The WBS orchestra of 60 musicians conducted by Svetlana Nikonova will perform a variety of musical genres including works by classical and international composers as well as another stunning performance by Balalaika Concertmaster, Andrei Saveliev.
MUSALLIANCE is an exciting new string duo offering virtuoso interpretations of classical, international, and folk favorites. Both Peter and Anna are exceptionally talented soloists and when they come together their musical brilliance is magnified, and musical magic fills the air! More
Sun., Nov. 24 | 3pm | Kenmore Middle School | Glencarlyn
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BalletNova Center for Dance: The Nutcracker
BalletNova’s Nutcracker has become a holiday tradition with thousands of families! A professional production that includes children, it is a great way to be introduced to ballet and live theater for the first time. More
Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 | 1pm & 5pm
Kenmore Middle School | Glencarlyn
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