Know of something missing from our community entertainment Calendar? Send it to The Arlington Connection, e-mail it to arlington@connectionnewspapers.com. Deadline is 2 p.m. the Thursday before publication. Call Rebecca Halik at 703-917-6407 with any questions. Photos are welcome.
Art Listing:
Arlingtonian Teresa Oaxaca has artwork on at Hermitage Design & Gallery, 6831 Tennyson Drive, McLean. The exhibit runs through January. Visit www.hermitagedesigngallery.com or 703-827-0066.
See “East Meets West” at Century 21 Redwood Realty, 1711 Wilson Blvd., from Feb. 6 through Feb. 28. Art by Arlington Artists Alliance. Free. Visit www.arlingtonartistsalliance.com
The Arlington Artists Alliance has a winter show from Feb. 2 through Feb. 27 at Gallery at Convergence, 1801 N. Quaker Lane. Over 20 artists display oil paintings and more. Free. Visit www.arlingtonartistsalliance.com for more.
Arlington Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Office of the City of Reims present “Crossing Glances: Regards Croises Arlington & Reims: Sister Cities” from Jan. 23 through March 28 at Ellipse Arts Center, 4350 N. Fairfax Drive. Photographs by John Babineau of Arlington and Cecile Bethleem of Reims, France. Free. Visit www.arlingtonarts.org for more.
Ongoing:
The Arlington Farmers’ Market takes place on Saturdays from 9 a.m.-noon year round. Located at the intersection of N. Courthouse Road and N. 14th Street. Visit www.arlingtonfarmersmarket.com for more on the market and vendors.
Arlington’s David M. Brown Planetarium, 1426 N. Quincy Street, presents “Hubble Vision” through Sunday, Feb. 22. Enjoy a multimedia show featuring the best and most exciting Hubble images. Showtimes are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinees at 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. Admission is $3 for adults and $2 for senior citizens & children 12 and younger. For more information, call the Planetarium office at 703-228-6070.
Wednesday/Jan. 21
Movie Day. 4 p.m. at Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St. Watch “Hercules.” Free. 703-228-7692.
Graduate Gemologists. 4:15 p.m. at Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608 N. Military Road. Ages 8-13 can learn about newly discovered gems and take one home for the collection. $5/person. Registration required, 703-228-3403.
Thursday/Jan. 22
Opening Reception. 6-9 p.m. Arlington Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Office of the City of Reims present “Crossing Glances: Regards Croises Arlington & Reims: Sister Cities” from Jan. 23 through March 28 at Ellipse Arts Center, 4350 N. Fairfax Drive. Photographs by John Babineau of Arlington and Cecile Bethleem of Reims, France. Free. Visit www.arlingtonarts.org for more.
Shirlinton Screens. 1 p.m. at Shirlington Library, 4200 Campbell Ave. Watch “Clueless,” influenced by Jane Austen. Free. 703-228-0322.
Friday/Jan. 23
Moving Words Poetry. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at Arlington Cultural Affairs, 3700 S. Four Mile Run Drive. Deadline to enter in submissions. Free. 703-228-1854.
Saturday/Jan. 24
Speed Greening Event. 2-4 p.m. at Walter Reed Community Center, 2909 S. 16th St. Learn about green lighting, insulation, roofs and more. Free. 703-228-4792.
Music Performance. 8 p.m. at Rosslyn Spectrum, 1611 N. Kent St. Hear music by Pistolera. $25/person. Visit www.planetarlington.com or 703-228-1850.
Civil War Discovery. 9 a.m. at Fort C.F. Smith Park, 2411 N. 24th St. Ages 7-11 can learn why forts are important and build one. $5/child. Registration required, 703-243-4342.
Catching the Sun. 10 a.m. at Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608 N. Military Road. Children ages 3-5 can learn how the sun affects us. $2/child. Registration required, 703-228-3403.
Squirrel Appreciation Day. 1 p.m. at Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S. Carlin Springs Road. Families can learn about the different types of squirrels. $1/person. Registration required, 703-228-6535.
Overnight Outback Adventure. 3 p.m.-9 a.m. at Fort C.F. Smith Park, 2411 N. 24th St. Children ages 7-11 can learn about things “down under” with games, food and more. $80/child. Registration required, 703-525-0168.
Chinese New Year. 3 p.m. at Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S. Carlin Springs Road. Families with children 4 and up can learn about the Year of the Ox. $2/person. Registration required, 703-228-6535.
Flying Squirrel Lore and More. 5:30 p.m. at Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S. Carlin Springs Road. Families can watch as these animals come flying in for food. $4/person. Registration required, 703-228-6535.
Sunday/Jan. 25
Open House. 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at St. Ann School, 980 N. Frederick St. Free. 703-525-7599.
Music Performance. 3 p.m. at Westover Baptist Church, 1125 N. Patrick Drive. Hear music by the students of Levine School of Music. Free. Visit www.levineschool.org or 703-237-5655.
Storytime Classics. Noon at Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608 N. Military Road. Children ages 3-8 can hear stories about Old Mother West Wind. Free. 703-228-3403.
National Puzzle Day. 1 p.m. at Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S. Carlin Springs Road. Children ages 5-10 can learn about puzzles, try some and make one. $2/child. Registration required, 703-228-6535.
Shirlington Screens. 2 p.m. at Shirlington Library, 4200 Campbell Ave. Watch “Jane Austen Book Club.” Free. 703-228-0322.
Music Performance. 3 p.m. at Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St. The Arlington Philharmonic Association presents a children’s concert. Free. 703-228-6321.
Australia Day. 3:30 p.m. at Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S. Carlin Springs Road. Families can learn about Australia through stories, crafts and more. Free. Registration required, 703-228-6535.
Flying Squirrel Lore and More. 5:30 p.m. at Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S. Carlin Springs Road. Families can watch as these animals come flying in for food. $4/person. Registration required, 703-228-6535.
Music Performance. 6:30 p.m. at Rosslyn Spectrum, 1611 N. Kent St. Hear music by the National Chamber Ensemble. $25/person; $15/student. 703-927-8629.
Music Performance. 4 p.m. at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 4250 N. Glebe Road. Hear “Songs to Chase the Winter Away.” Free, donations accepted. Visit www.stpetersmusic.org or 703-536-6606.
Monday/Jan. 26
Book Discussion. 7 p.m. at Glencarlyn Library. Discuss “Animal, Vegetable, Miracle” by Barbara Kingsolver. Free. 703-228-6547.
Author Event. 7 p.m. at Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St. Have a discussion with George Pelecanos. Free. 703-228-6321.
Author Talk. 7 p.m. at Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St. George Pelecanos will discuss his work “The Turnaround.” Free.
Tuesday/Jan. 27
Where is the Bear? 10:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. at Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608 N. Military Road. Children ages 3-5 can learn about bears. $3/child. Registration required, 703-228-3403.
Student Seminar. 7 p.m. at Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St. All Arlington high school seniors and parents are invited to learn about financial aid. Free. 703-228-5559.
Ceremony. 7:15 p.m. at Williamsburg Middle School auditorium, 3600 N. Harrison St. The finalists in Arlington’s PTA Reflections contest will be honored. Free.
Wednesday/Jan. 28
Better Backyard. 6:30 p.m. at Central library, 1015 N. Quincy St. Get tips on creating or improving the habitat. Free. 703-228-6427.
Where is the Bear? 10:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. at Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608 N. Military Road. Children ages 3-5 can learn about bears. $3/child. Registration required, 703-228-3403.
Wild Ones: Under the Ice. 4 p.m. at Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608 N. Military Road. Children ages 6-10 can learn about what lurks in the dark water. $2/child. Registration required, 703-228-3403.
Film Watch. 7 p.m. at Shirlington Library, 4200 Campbell Ave. Watch “Persuasion.” Free. 703-228-0322.
Thursday/Jan. 29
Lunchtime Concert. Noon at Ellipse Arts Center, 4350 N. Fairfax Drive. Free. Visit www.fmmc.org or 703-228-7710.
Tiny Tot. 10 a.m. at Gulf Branch Nature Center, 3608 N. Military Road. Children ages 18-35 months can learn about nature through walks, stories and more. $3/child. Registration required, 703-228-3403.
Friday/Jan. 30
Murder Mystery. 7:30 p.m. at Mount Olivet UMC, 1500 N. Glebe Road. Watch “The Real Inspector Hound” with all proceeds going to youth mission trips. $12/adult; $6/child. Visit www.mtolivet-umc.org for tickets.
Saturday/Jan. 31
Murder Mystery. 6 p.m. at Mount Olivet UMC, 1500 N. Glebe Road. Watch “The Real Inspector Hound” with all proceeds going to youth mission trips. $12/adult; $6/child. Visit www.mtolivet-umc.org for tickets.
Sunday/Feb. 1
Murder Mystery. 2 p.m. at Mount Olivet UMC, 1500 N. Glebe Road. Watch “The Real Inspector Hound” with all proceeds going to youth mission trips. $12/adult; $6/child. Visit www.mtolivet-umc.org for tickets.
Monday/Feb. 2
Movie Watch. 7 p.m. at Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St. Watch “It’s Just Me …” Free.