Let it FLOW! by Scott Pennington
Sat, Sept 7 | 1-7p | Gateway Park | Rosslyn
Match and toss bean bags with images of cotton swabs, dental floss, cat litter, human waste, toilet paper, cigarette butts, “flushable” wipes, etc. with the proper disposal vessel: sink, toilet, trash can or the food scraps collection bin. This colorful carnival game built specifically for Arlington by artist Scott Pennington is designed to accommodate two to three players at a time making it fun for friends and family! Learn how household waste impacts the County’s wastewater collection and treatment systems and how you can help. Let it FLOW! runs through October 26. More
Photo by Side A Photography
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 The Arlington Players: Little Women The Broadway Musical
Sept 7-22 | Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre | Arlington Heights
Based on Louisa May Alcott's autobiographical novel of the same name, Little Women the Musical follows the journey of Jo March from adolescence to early adulthood. In 1865 New York, as Jo pursues her ambition to become a world renowned writer, her story is met with rejection one after the other. With the influence of her fellow lodger Professor Bhaer, Jo recalls her life growing up in Orchard House with her family and neighbors. As she pulls from her true lived experience, she discovers her astonishing masterpiece of her family's life in her work, Little Women. More
Arlington Artists Alliance:
Locally Sourced Member Juried Show
Aug 29-Oct 6 | Alliance Gallery | Clarendon
Locally Sourced, an Arlington Artist Alliance member juried show, spotlights Arlington artists and fosters a sense of pride and appreciation for our local creative community. The exhibition showcases a curated collection of 30+ artworks that speak directly to the essence of our local identity. Join for an opening reception on Thursday, August 29 from 5-7pm. More
Plus, check out Close Encounters at Gallery Underground, Sept 4-28! Close Encounters is a solo show by photorealistic artist Jessica Mickey. More
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MoCA Arlington:
Canvas Vibrations: Concert and Live Painting Performance @ Innovation Studio
Fri, Aug 30 | 6:30-8:30p | MoCA Arlington Innovation Studio + Store | National Landing
Zhenya Parish, current Resident Artist at the MoCA Arlington Innovation Studio + Store, presents Canvas Vibrations, a live painting performance done together with a concert by violinist, ANDALU. Parish defines her method and practice of painting around the “Art of Letting Go.” She says, "I work to capture the energy and expressions of these live painting performance events, Canvas Vibrations. What goes down on canvas right now might not exist soon-after." RSVPs for this free event are encouraged due to limited space. More
Plus, join MoCA Arlington at their 3550 Wilson Blvd location for curator tours:
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Fri, Aug 23, 1-2p: Current exhibitions with Blair Murphy, MoCA Arlington‘s Curator of Exhibition
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Sun, Sept 8, 12-1p: Golden: Fifty Years of New Classics, an exhibition celebrating MoCA Arlington’s 50th anniversary, with guest curator Al Miner
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Inside Theater!
Tues, Aug 27 | 6:30-7:30p | Central Library | Virginia Square
Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes? Meet an award-winning costumer for local theaters to explore how costuming enhances the storytelling experience. Joan Lawrence is currently designing the costumes for Little Women, The Musical, based on Louisa May Alcott's beloved book, and will share examples of costumes designed for other productions, selections of fabrics, and accessories such as hats, gloves and purses. Presented by the Arlington Public Library in partnership with The Arlington Players. More
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Primary Trust
Sep 10-Oct 20 | Signature Theatre | Shirlington
A touching and funny story of finding connection and moving forward that won the 2024 Pulitzer Prize.
Wally’s Tiki Bar serves the sweetest mai tais in town, and Kenneth never misses a happy hour with his best friend. But when a job loss upends Kenneth’s static existence, he must discover the courage to open a new door and change his life – even if it means facing the past and letting go.
A New York Times Critic’s Pick, this DC premiere is a beautiful and tender journey towards new beginnings and seeing the world for the first time. More
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