MVCCT Spring Musical
Auditions for Mount Vernon Community Children’s Theater’s spring musical “Once Upon A Mattress” will take place Monday Jan. 13 and Tuesday Jan. 14 at Bryant Alternative High School, 2709 Popkins Lane. Children aged 8-10 may sign up to audition from 5:30-7 p.m. on either day. Those aged 11-18 may sign up to audition from 7-8:30 p.m. on either day. Register online to audition at www.mvcct.org.
AX Libraries:
At the Library
Beatley Library, 5005 Duke St. Call 703-746-1702.
Duncan Library, 2501 Commonwealth Ave. Call 703-746-1705.
Burke Branch Library, 4701 Seminary Road. Call 703-746-1704.
Barrett Branch Library, 717 Queen St. Call 703-746-1703.
Visit www.alexandria.lib.va.us.
Ongoing
Book a Librarian. At the Charles E. Beatley, Jr. Central Library, 5005 Duke St, for help with research or to better understand the library’s databases and resources. Make an appointment by calling 703-746-1751.
Computer Tutoring. At the Charles E. Beatley, Jr. Central Library, 5005 Duke St. Individual assistance from a librarian. Call 703-746-1751.
Thursday/Jan. 9
Mother Goose Story Time. 10 a.m. at Duncan Library. Children ages 12-24 months can enjoy stories and more. Sign up half-hour before. Free.
Mother Goose Story Time. 10 a.m. at Duncan Library. Children ages 12-24 months can enjoy stories and more. Sign up half-hour before. Free.
Story Time. 11 a.m. at Duncan Library. Children ages 3-5 can enjoy stories and more. Free.
Little One-Ders. 11:15 a.m. at Beatley Library. Children ages 12-23 months can enjoy stories and more.
Story Time. 4 p.m. at Barrett Branch Library. Children ages 3 and up can enjoy games, rhymes and more. Free.
Survival at the Edge of Space. 4 p.m. at Burke Branch Library. Learn how high altitude pilots and astronauts survive at the edge of space and beyond.
Blockbuster Thursday. 6:30 p.m. at Beatley Library. Call for title. Free.
Knit Nite. 7 p.m. at Beatley Library. Students in grade 4-12 can learn to knit and complete projects under the guidance of experienced knitters. Free.
Pajama Party. 7 p.m. at Burke Branch Library. Children ages 3-7 can come dressed in their favorite outfit/pajamas and listen to stories. Free.
Friday/Jan. 10
Homeschool Game Hour. 10 a.m. at Duncan Branch Library. Educational game time for homeschool children ages 5-10. Free.
Saturday/Jan. 11
Saturday Stories. 11 a.m. at Beatley Library. All ages can enjoy stories and songs. Free.
Sunday/Jan. 12
Music Performance. 2 p.m. at Beatley Library. Lee Istrail and Telegraph String Band will perform. Free.
Monday/Jan. 13
Little One-Ders. 10:30 a.m. at Beatley Library, 5005 Duke St. Children ages 12-23 months can enjoy stories and more.
Baby Time. 11 a.m. at Duncan Library. Songs, fingerplays and bounces for babies up to 11 months. Free.
Baby Rhyme Time. 11:30 a.m. at Beatley Central Library. Children up to 11 months with adult. Free.
Teen Movie. 4 p.m. at Duncan Branch Library. Children in grades 6 and up can watch a movie. Free.
Read, Sing & Play Baby. 4 p.m. at Barrett Branch Library. Children up to 11 months can enjoy stories and more. Free.
Interfaith Book Club. 7 p.m. at Beatley Library. Discuss nonfiction works that strive to find common ground through recognizing and celebrating common values. Free.
Let’s Talk Books. 7 p.m. at Barrett Branch Library. Discuss “Beautiful Ruins" by Jess Walter. Free. 703-746-1703.
Duncan Poetry Society. 7 p.m. at St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub, 2300 Mount Vernon Ave. Read and discuss song lyrics from musicians and writers from the late sixties and early seventies. Free.
Tuesday/Jan. 14
Stories and Songs. 10 a.m. or 11 a.m. at Duncan Library. Children ages 1-4 can enjoy stories and more. Sign up half-hour before. Free.
Mother Goose Time. 10:15 a.m. at Barrett Branch Library. Children ages 12-23 months can enjoy games, rhymes and more. Free.
Time For 2s. 10:30 a.m. at Beatley Library. Children age 24-36 months can enjoy stories and more. Free.
Tuesday Tots. 11 a.m. at Burke Branch Library. Children ages 2-3 can enjoy stories and more. Free.
Stories to Grow On. 11 a.m. at Barrett Branch Library. Children age 2 and up can enjoy stories and more. Free.
Baby Rhyme Time. 11:30 a.m. at Beatley Central Library. Children up to 11 months with adult. Free.
Paws to Read. 5:30 p.m. at Duncan Library. Children in grades 1-6 can read to friendly dogs. Registration required.
Science Night. 7 p.m. at Beatley Library. Children ages 8-12 can learn how things work, from building bridges to treasure hunting maps. Free.
Wednesday/Jan. 15
Mother Goose Time. 10:15 a.m. at Barrett Branch Library. Children ages 12-23 months can enjoy games, rhymes and more. Free.
Time For 2s. 10:30 a.m. at Beatley Library. Children age 24-36 months can enjoy stories and more. Free.
Baby Rhythm & Rhyme Time. 11 a.m. at Burke Branch Library. Children ages 0-18 months can enjoy music, rhymes and movement. Free.
Stories to Grow On. 11 a.m. at Barrett Branch Library. Children age 2 and up can enjoy stories and more. Free.
Afternoon Book Discussion. 2 p.m. at Burke Library. Discuss “Salvage the Bones” by Jesmyn Ward. Free.
Paws to Read. 5:30 p.m. at Burke Library. Children in grades 1-6 can read to friendly dogs. Registration required. Call 703-746-1773 or email mmcguire@alexandria.lib.va.us to register for a 15min slot.
Family Story & Craft Night. 7 p.m. at Beatley Library. All ages can enjoy stories and a craft. Free.
Book Discussion. 7 p.m. at Duncan Library. Call for title. Free.
Author Talk. 7 p.m. at Beatley Library. Rod Barfield will discuss and sign his book “America’s Forgotten Caste: Free Blacks in Antebellum Virginia and North Carolina.” Free.
Thursday/Jan. 16
Mother Goose Story Time. 10 a.m. at Duncan Library. Children ages 12-24 months can enjoy stories and more. Sign up half-hour before. Free.
Story Time. 10:30 a.m. or 3 p.m. at Beatley Library. Children ages 3-5 can enjoy stories, activities and more. Free.
Story Time. 11 a.m. at Duncan Library. Children ages 3-5 can enjoy stories and more. Free.
Little One-Ders. 11:15 a.m. at Beatley Library. Children ages 12-23 months can enjoy stories and more.
Story Time. 4 p.m. at Barrett Branch Library. Children ages 3 and up can enjoy games, rhymes and more. Free.
Paws to Read. 5:30 p.m. at Beatley Library. Children in grades 1-6 can read to friendly dogs. Registration required, 703-746-1702 x5.
Great Books Discussion Group. 7 p.m. at Beatley Library. Discuss a selection from “The Real Thing,” a short story by Henry James. Free. Call Bill Scouton at 703-931-3559.
Knit Nite. 7 p.m. at Beatley Library. Children ages 9-18 can learn to knit. All supplies included. Free.
Pajama Party. 7 p.m. at Burke Branch Library. Children ages 3-7 can come dressed in their favorite outfit/pajamas and listen to stories. Free.
Author Talk. 7 p.m. at Beatley Library. Local mystery authors Donna Andrews, Barb Goffman, Tracy Kiely, G.M. Malliet, Sandra Parshall and Lane Stone will discuss their latest novels and the craft of mystery fiction. Free.
Friday/Jan. 17
Spanish Story Time. 10 a.m. at Duncan Library. Children ages 2-5 can enjoy stories and more in Spanish. Free.
Saturday/Jan. 18
Saturday Stories. 11 a.m. at Beatley Library. All ages can enjoy stories and songs. Free.
Squirrel Appreciation Day. 3 p.m. at Beatley Library. Children ages 7-12 can enjoy squirrel-related activities and trivia. Free.
Sunday/Jan. 19
Superhero Sunday. 2 p.m. at Beatley Library. Watch a movie about superheroes. Call for title.
Monday/Jan. 20
Baby Time. 11 a.m. at Duncan Library. Songs, fingerplays and bounces for babies up to 11 months. Free.
Tuesday/Jan. 21
Stories and Songs. 10 a.m. or 11 a.m. at Duncan Library. Children ages 1-4 can enjoy stories and more. Sign up half-hour before. Free.
Mother Goose Time. 10:15 a.m. at Barrett Branch Library. Children ages 12-23 months can enjoy games, rhymes and more. Free.
Time For 2s. 10:30 a.m. at Beatley Library. Children age 24-36 months can enjoy stories and more. Free.
Tuesday Tots. 11 a.m. at Burke Branch Library. Children ages 2-3 can enjoy stories and more. Free.
Stories to Grow On. 11 a.m. at Barrett Branch Library. Children age 2 and up can enjoy stories and more. Free.
Baby Rhyme Time. 11:30 a.m. at Beatley Central Library. Children up to 11 months with adult. Free.
Author Talk. 7 p.m. at Beatley Library. Dr. Ida Jones will discuss and sign her book “Mary McLeod Bethune in Washington, D.C.” Free.
Game Night. 7 p.m. at Beatley Library. Children ages 8-12 can play games against friends or meet new people to play against. Free.
Craft Night. 7 p.m. at Barrett Library. Learn how to knit, crochet or sew or get help with a project. Beginners welcome. Must bring own supplies. Free.
Wednesday/Jan. 22
Mother Goose Time. 10:15 a.m. at Barrett Branch Library. Children ages 12-23 months can enjoy games, rhymes and more. Free.
Time For 2s. 10:30 a.m. at Beatley Library. Children age 24-36 months can enjoy stories and more. Free. Registration required.
Baby Rhythm & Rhyme Time. 11 a.m. at Burke Branch Library. Children ages 0-18 months can enjoy music, movement and more. Free.
Stories to Grow On. 11 a.m. at Barrett Branch Library. Children age 2 and up can enjoy stories and more. Free.
Mythbusters. 3:30 p.m. at Burke Branch Library. Children in grades 5-12 can confirm or bust urban myths with hands-on experiments. Free.
Author Talk. 7 p.m. at Beatley Library. Nathan Leslie will discuss publishing and read from his collection “Sibs.” Free.
Lego Family Night. 7 p.m. at Beatley Library. Families can enjoy building together and more. Free.
Purr-fect Stories. 7 p.m. at Duncan Library. Families can enjoy stories about cats and kittens. Free.
Thursday/Jan. 23
Mother Goose Story Time. 10 a.m. at Duncan Library. Children ages 12-24 months can enjoy stories and more. Sign up half-hour before. Free.
Story Time. 10:30 a.m. or 3 p.m. at Beatley Library. Children ages 3-5 can enjoy stories, activities and more. Free.
Little One-Ders. 11:15 a.m. at Beatley Library. Children ages 12-23 months can enjoy stories and more.
Story Time. 4 p.m. at Barrett Branch Library. Children ages 3 and up can enjoy games, rhymes and more. Free.
Speed Dating. 7 p.m. at Beatley Library. Find your literary soul mate. To register call 703-746-1751.
Knit Nite. 7 p.m. at Beatley Library. Children ages 9-18 can learn to knit. All supplies included. Free.
World Short Story Discussion Group. 7 p.m. at Burke Branch Library. Call Carol at 703-746-1779 for title.
Pajama Party. 7 p.m. at Burke Branch Library. Children ages 3-7 can come dressed in their favorite outfit/pajamas and listen to stories. Free.
MV Libraries:
At the Library
Martha Washington Library, 6614 Fort Hunt Road. Call 703-768-6700.
Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre. Call 703-339-4610.
John Marshall Library, 6209 Rose Hill Drive. Call 703-971-0010.
Sherwood Library, 2501 Sherwood Hall Lane. Call 703-765-3645.
Thursday/Jan. 9
Movies at Martha. 7 p.m. at Martha Washington Library. Adults and teens age 13 and up can enjoy a movie. Call for title. 703-768-6700.
Saturday/Jan. 11
Friends Book Sale. 10 a.m. at Kingstowne Library. All ages can find something.
Wag A Tale. 10:30-11:30 a.m. at Kingstowne Library. Children ages 5-12 can register to read aloud to a reading therapy dog. Registration required, 703-339-4610.
Monday/Jan. 13
Fun for 2s & 3s. 10:30 a.m. or 11 a.m. at John Marshall Library. Children ages 2-3 can enjoy stories and activities. Free. Registration required.
Terrific Twos and Threes. 10:30 a.m. at Kingstowne Library. Children ages 2-3 can enjoy stories, songs and fingerplays. Free. Registration required.
Cliffhanger Book Club. 7 p.m. at Martha Washington Library. Children ages 8-10 can listen to a story being read aloud. Free. Registration required.
Books and Ideas. 7:30 p.m. at Sherwood Regional Library. Discuss “Midnight’s Children” by Salman Rushdie. Free. Registration required.
Tuesday/Jan. 14
Winter Fun. 10:30 a.m. at Martha Washington Library. Children up to 23 months can enjoy stories, songs and movement activities. Free. Registration required.
Small Wonders. 10:30 a.m. at Sherwood Library. Stories, songs and games for ages 12-23 months with an adult. Registration required.
Martha’s Book Discussion. 7 p.m. at Martha Washington Library. Adults can discuss “Quiet” by Susan Cain. Free.
Second Tuesday Book Group. 7 p.m. at Kingstowne Library. Discuss “The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society” by Mary Ann Shaffer. Free. Visit secondtuesdaybookgroup.blogspot.com.
Wednesday/Jan. 15
A to Zoo Storytime. 10:30 a.m. at John Marshall Library. Children ages 3-5 can enjoy stories and activities. Free. Registration required.
Thursday/Jan. 16
Martha’s Poetry Discussion. 2 p.m. at Martha Washington Library. Discuss the poetry of Emily Dickeson. Free.
Book Discussion. 7:15 p.m. at John Marshall Library. Discuss “Long Walk to Freedom: An Autobiography” by Nelson Mandela. Free.
Friday/Jan. 17
Child and Me Yoga. 10:30 a.m. at Kingstowne Library. Children ages 1-3 can use yoga pose, songs and nursery rhymes to imitate animals you see at the zoo. Bring a yoga mat or beach towel. Free. Registration required.
Saturday/Jan. 18
Preschool Story Time. 10:30 a.m. at Sherwood Library. Children ages 3-5 can enjoy stories, songs and fingerplays. Free. Registration required.
Early American Dancing. 10:30 a.m. at John Marshall Library. All ages can learn the history of colonial English country dancing. Free. Registration required.
Wag A Tale. 10:30-11:30 a.m. at Kingstowne Library. Children ages 5-12 can register to read aloud to a reading therapy dog. Registration required.
Sherwood Writers Group. 1 p.m. at Sherwood Library. Inaugural meeting for writers interested in meeting twice per month. Free.
Monday/Jan. 21
Fairfax County Public Libraries closed.
Tuesday/Jan. 22
Harambee Readers. 7 p.m. at Sherwood Regional Library. For adults. Discuss “Lost in the City” by Edward Jones. Free.
Wednesday/Jan. 22
Group Soup. 10:30 a.m. at Martha Washington Library. Stories and activities for children age 2-3. Free. Registration required.
Fun for 2s & 3s. 10:30 a.m. or 11 a.m. at John Marshall Library. Children ages 2-3 can enjoy stories and activities. Free. Registration required.
Reading Buddies. 4:30 p.m. at Sherwood Library. Children in grades 1-3 can bring a book or check one out at the library and then read it to an older Reading Buddy. Reservations required for a 20-minute slot. For children age 5-9.
Thursday/Jan. 23
Real Children Read. 7 p.m. at John Marshall Library. Children ages 10-13 can talk to other teens about books that are currently being read. Free. Registration required.
Evening Story Time. 7 p.m. at Sherwood Library. All ages can enjoy stories, songs and fingerplays. Free. Registration required.
Live Music
Focus Music presents contemporary folk singer-songwriter Joe Crookston with Tiffany Thompson on Sunday, Jan. 19, 7 p.m. at Episcopal Church of the Resurrection, 2280 N. Beauregard St. Ohio native Joe Crookston is the classic traveling troubadour, accompanied by guitar, banjo or fiddle, plus an amplified foot-stomping box. Now based in Ithaca, N.Y., he has released his third CD, "Darkling and the Bluebird Jubilee." Since 2008, D.C.-based Tiffany Thompson has toured as a solo artist, fusing story-telling folk and pop songs with an often jazzy sound. Visit www.joecrookston.com or www.tiffanythompsonmusic.com. $18/$15 for advance sales and members, visit www.focusmusic.org/concerts_alexandria.php
Ongoing
African American Activists Exhibition. Through Saturday, Jan. 4, 2014, Living Legends of Alexandria is an ongoing photo-documentary project created in 2006 by artist-photographer Nina Tisara to identify, honor and chronicle people making current history in Alexandria. This free exhibit is at the Alexandria Black History Museum, 601 Wythe St. The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Visit www.alexblackhistory.org or call 703-746-4356.
Art Exhibit. “Small Works,” juried by Irene Owsley will run Nov. 26-Jan. 5, at the Multiple Exposures Gallery in the Torpedo Factory Art Center, 105 N. Union St. Visit www.torpedofactory.org for more.
Art Exhibit. See “IMPART,” a project that is a collaboration between The Art League and the Wounded Warriors at Ft. Belvoir. Features ceramics by eight artists showcased at The Art League in the Torpedo Factory, 105 N. Union St. Exhibit runs through Jan. 5. Visit www.theartleague.org for more.
“The Street Sense Project.” Thien-Kim Pham presents “Portraits of People Who Live and Work on the Streets” in studio 21 at the Torpedo Factory, 105 N. Union St. The exhibit runs Dec. 5 through Jan. 6. A portion of the sales will be donated to a local charity related to the subject matter depicted in the piece. Visit www.theartleague.org or 703-683-1780 for more.
Art Exhibit. “Small Worlds,” a multi-media juried exhibition with a focus on artists who work in miniature or small scales will run Dec. 6-Jan. 12, at the Target Gallery in the Torpedo Factory Art Center, 105 N. Union St. Visit www.torpedofactory.org for more.
Solo Artist Preview Exhibit. Runs Jan. 9-23 at at the Torpedo Factory Art Center, on the waterfront in Old Town Alexandria at 105 N Union St. Call 703-683-1780 or visit www.theartleague.org. The Art League’s Solo Artist Preview Exhibit premieres one piece by each of the nine solo artists on the 2014 exhibition calendar, which include photographers, collage artists, sculptors, and painters. A panel of outside jurors select the solo exhibits at The Art League in a process that happens two years in advance.
Theater Performance. Aldersgate Church Community Theater presents Disney's “Beauty and the Beast, Jr.” The show runs Jan. 17-26. $10-$12. Visit acctonline.org.
Art Exhibit. See “No Room For Doubt,” abstract works on wood, canvas and paper by Kristen Hayes through Jan. 26 at The Athenaeum, 201 Prince St. Free. Visit nvfaa.org or 703-548-0035.
Art Exhibit. Artist John Gascot of Studio 4, 218 N. Lee St., suite 101, creates an art exhibit to honor the life journeys of transgender individuals. It will be on display through January. Gallery hours are Thursday-Saturday, noon-7 p.m. and Sunday from noon-5 p.m. or by appointment. Visit www.studio4oldtown.com for more.
Art Exhibit. See “Primary Colors” art exhibit from Jan. 3-Feb. 2 at The Del Ray Artisans, 2704 Mount Vernon Ave. Artists use the three primary colors without mixing them. Free. Visit www.TheDelRayArtisans.org for more.
Theater Performance. See “The Ballad of the Red Knight” by Red Knight Productions at Port City Playhouse, 1819 N. Quaker Lane. Runs Jan. 24 through Feb. 8. Performances are Friday at 8 p.m. and Saturdays at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. For tickets visit www.portcityplayhouse.org.
Art Exhibit. See a solo photographic exhibit “Darkness Visible” by Timothy Hyde at Multiple Exposures Gallery in the Torpedo Factory, 105 N. Union St. Runs Jan. 7 through Feb. 16. Hyde’s photography examines the mysteries hidden in the shadows. Visit www.torpedofactory.org for more.
Theater Performance. Arts on the Horizon presents “Under the Canopy,” a 20-minute interactive, nonverbal show for children up to age 4. Performances are Feb. 12-14, 16, 17, 19-21, 23 at 10:30 a.m. at The Athenaeum, 201 Prince St. $5/person. Visit www.artsonthehorizon.org for tickets. They can be purchased at the door.
Celebrate Black History Month. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 1-28 at Mount Vernon Estate. In observance of Black History Month, George Washington's Mount Vernon highlights the lives and contributions of the slaves who built and operated the plantation home of George and Martha Washington. A wreathlaying and presentation occurs daily at the slave memorial site throughout the month of February. Black History Month activities are included in admission: adults, $18; senior citizens, $17; children age 6-11, when accompanied by an adult, $9; and children under age 5, free. Visit www.mountvernon.org or 703-780-2000.
Art Exhibit. See “Reincarnations” art exhibit at Del Ray Artisans, 2704 Mount Vernon Ave. Features art from salvaged items, art from encyclopedias and more. Free. Runs Feb. 7 through March 2. Visit www.thedelrayartisans.org for more.
Art Exhibit. See “Frances Gallardo: Meteorology” Jan. 18 through March 2 at the Target Gallery in the Torpedo Factory, 105 N. Union St. Free. Visit www.torpedofactory.org/target for more.
Occupied City: Life in Civil War Alexandria Exhibition. At The Lyceum, 201 South Washington St., through Sunday, March 23. This exhibit traces life in Alexandria following Virginia’s decision to secede from the Union in May 1861. The Lyceum is open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, 1-5 p.m. Suggested admission is $2. Visit www.alexandriahistory.org or call 703-746-4994.
Classes
Acting Classes. Acting classes for children begin the week of Jan. 14 at the Little Theatre of Alexandria, 600 Wolfe Street in Old Town. There are after school classes on Tues/Thurs for K-2nd graders, Fairy Fun for 5 year olds on Tuesdays and classes for all ages on Saturdays/some on Sundays. Visit www.thelittletheatre.com or call 703-683-5778, ext. 2. Open House at the theatre Saturday, Jan. 11, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. to meet the teachers.
Metro Club After-School Program. From Sept. 9-June 2014, the Metropolitan School of Arts presents an after-school program for grades 1-6. The program is located at both the Lorton studio at Workhouse Arts Center, 9517 Workhouse Way and in Alexandria at 5775 Barclay Drive. Programs will focus on the arts, including music, dance, theatre, yoga and academics, as well as designated homework time. The program will run Mondays, 1-6 p.m., and Tuesday-Friday, 3-6 p.m. Tuition runs from $130-150. Call 703-339-0444 or visit www.metropolitanarts.org.
Life Drawing. Del Ray Artisans offers a range of open life drawing sessions for anyone to develop life-drawing skills further. Just drop-in for the session and bring your supplies to draw or paint our live models. Fee ranges from $8-$12. All skill levels are welcome. Del Ray Artisans is located at 2704 Mount Vernon Ave. Visit www.TheDelRayArtisans.org for a schedule.
Photography Workshop. 10:30 a.m.-noon at Multiple Exposures Gallery on 105 N. Union Street. Photographers and enthusiasts of all skill levels are invited to share work, ideas, and questions at this free workshop held on the last Sunday of each month, except December. No reservations. Call 703-683-2205.
Auditions
Audition for MVCCT’s “Once Upon a Mattress” on Monday, Jan. 13 and Tuesday, Jan. 14 at Bryant High School, 2709 Popkins Lane. Anyone age 8-18 years of age can audition. Register online at mvcct.org for a time slot.
Thursday/Jan. 9
Opening Reception. 6:30-8 p.m. at the Torpedo Factory Art Center, on the waterfront in Old Town Alexandria at 105 N Union St. Call 703-683-1780 or visit www.theartleague.org. The Art League’s Solo Artist Preview Exhibit premieres one piece by each of the nine solo artists on the 2014 exhibition calendar, which include photographers, collage artists, sculptors, and painters.
Second Thursday Music. 7:30 p.m. at The Athenaeum, 201 Prince St. The Noctonals will perform. $10. Visit http://nvfaa.org for more.
Friday/Jan. 10
Music Performance. See Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder at The Birchmere Music Hall, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave. 7:30 p.m. $39.50. Visit www.birchmere.com or 703-549-7500 for tickets.
Music Performance. 8 p.m. at Immanuel Church-on-the-Hill, 3606 Seminary Road. The Singers’ Theatre of Washington presents “Ariadne auf Naxos.” $20/general; $15/senior and student. Buy tickets at www.singerstheatre.com or at the door.
Saturday/Jan. 11
Dance Performance. 2 p.m. at Theatre on the Run, 3700 S. Four Mile Run Drive. Jane Franklin Dance performs “Mouse of Amherst,” adapted from the book “Mouse in House” by Elizabeth Spires. $15/adult; $10/child. Visit www.janefranklin.com or 703-933-1111.
Dance Performance. 7 p.m. Jane Franklin Dance presents “See” at Theatre on the Run, 3700 S. Four Mile Run Drive. $20. Visit janefranklin.com or 703-933-1111.
Music Performance. See Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder at The Birchmere Music Hall, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave. 7:30 p.m. $39.50. Visit www.birchmere.com or 703-549-7500 for tickets.
Sunday/Jan. 12
Performance. Doors open at 1:30 p.m., show at 2 p.m. at Grace Episcopal School, 3601 Russell Road. Families can enjoy a performance by Rocknoceros. $5/person. Visit rocknoceros.com for more.
Gallery Talk. 2-3:30 p.m. Kristen Hayes will lead a talk about her exhibit “No Room For Doubt” at The Athenaeum, 201 Prince St. Free. Visit nvfaa.org or 703-548-0035.
Dance Performance. 2 p.m. at Theatre on the Run, 3700 S. Four Mile Run Drive. Jane Franklin Dance performs “Mouse of Amherst,” adapted from the book “Mouse in House” by Elizabeth Spires. $15/adult; $10/child. Visit www.janefranklin.com or 703-933-1111.
Opening Reception. 2-4 p.m. meet the artist of “Darkness Visible,” Timothy Hyde at Multiple Exposures Gallery in the Torpedo Factory, 105 N. Union St. Runs Jan. 7 through Feb. 16. Hyde’s photography examines the mysteries hidden in the shadows. Visit www.torpedofactory.org for more.
Music Performance. 4 p.m. at Immanuel Church-on-the-Hill, 3606 Seminary Road. The Singers’ Theatre of Washington presents “Ariadne auf Naxos.” $20/general; $15/senior and student. Buy tickets at www.singerstheatre.com or at the door.
Monday/Jan. 13
Music Performance. 7:30 p.m. at West Potomac High School Springbank Auditorium, 6500 Quander Road. Boston Brass will perform with West Potomac’s Symphonic Winds. $11/senior or student; $12.50/general. Visit www.brownpapertickets.com/event/531160 or email bandadmin@wolverineband.com for tickets.
Wednesday/Jan. 15
Cabaret Night. 7 p.m. in the Springbank Auditorium, 6500 Quander Road. Soloists from West Potomac High School choirs will perform. Free. 703-718-2687.
Swing Dance. 9-11 p.m. at Nick’s Nightclub, 642 S. Pickett St. Dance to music by The Grandsons. $10.
Friday/Jan. 17
Swing Dance. 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Hollin Hall Senior Center, 1500 Shenandoah Road. Dance to live music. $4/person. 703-765-4573.
Music Performance. 7:30 p.m. at Birchmere Music Hall, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave. Jackson Edwards (of the WeatherVanes) will open for Junior Brown. Visit www.birchmere.com or 703-549-7500 for tickets.
Music Performance. 8 p.m. at Immanuel Church-on-the-Hill, 3606 Seminary Road. The Singers’ Theatre of Washington presents “Ariadne auf Naxos.” $20/general; $15/senior and student. Buy tickets at www.singerstheatre.com or at the door.
Friday-Sunday/Jan. 17-26
Alexandria Restaurant Week. A prix-fixe three-course dinner or dinner for two will be offered at 50 Alexandria restaurants throughout the city. Visit www.visitalexandriava.com or 703-746-3301.
Saturday/Jan. 18
Dance Performance. 2 p.m. at Theatre on the Run, 3700 S. Four Mile Run Drive. Jane Franklin Dance performs “Mouse of Amherst,” adapted from the book “Mouse in House” by Elizabeth Spires. $15/adult; $10/child. Visit www.janefranklin.com or 703-933-1111.
Opening Reception. 6-9 p.m. artist John Gascot of Studio 4, 218 N. Lee St., suite 101, creates an art exhibit to honor the life journeys of transgender individuals. It will be on display the whole month of January. Gallery hours are Thursday-Saturday, noon-7 p.m. and Sunday from noon-5 p.m. or by appointment. Visit www.studio4oldtown.com for more.
Dance Performance. 7 p.m. at Theatre on the Run, 3700 S. Four Mile Run Drive. Jane Franklin Dance performs “The Trickster,” a multidisciplinary work in collaboration with percussionist Tom Teasley. $20/person. Visit www.janefranklin.com or 703-933-1111. Tickets can be purchased at the door.
Performance. 7:30 p.m. at The George Washington Masonic Memorial Theatre, 101 Callahan Drive. Watch Greek dancing by Dynami and a performance of “Dyskolos.” Presented by Ambassador Theater. Tickets are $15-$30. Visit www.aticc.org/home/box-office for tickets.
Music Performance. 8 p.m. at Immanuel Church-on-the-Hill, 3606 Seminary Road. The Singers’ Theatre of Washington presents “Ariadne auf Naxos.” $20/general; $15/senior and student. Buy tickets at www.singerstheatre.com or at the door.
Sunday/Jan. 19
Celebrate Community 5k & 1K Fun Run/Walk. 9 a.m. at 2021 Eisenhower Ave., near the U.S. Patent Office. Benefits ALIVE! Bring a non-perishable food item. Families and strollers welcome. $25/5K before Jan. 16; $35/race day. $15/1K before Jan. 16; $20/race day. Visit www.prracing.racebx.com or 703-998-6460.
“From Board Game to Book.” Noon-4 p.m. at Del Ray Artisans gallery at the Nicholas A. Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Ave. Stacy Rausch teaches participants to create a one-of-a-kind art book using a board game as the cover with traditional book-binding methods and materials. The fee (all supplies included) is just $48 for Del Ray Artisans members, $53 for non-members. Register at www.TheDelRayArtisans.org.
Winter Warmer Tea. 3-4:30 p.m. at Gadsby’s Tavern, 138 N. Royal St. Eat period-inspired delicacies while enjoying tea and American Heritage Chocolate. A historic guest will be visiting. $35/person and is all inclusive. Reservations required, shop.alexandriava.gov or 703-746-4242.
Performance. 5 p.m. at The George Washington Masonic Memorial Theatre, 101 Callahan Drive. Watch Greek dancing by Dynami and a performance of “Dyskolos.” Presented by Ambassador Theater. Tickets are $15-$30. Visit www.aticc.org/home/box-office for tickets.
Music Performance. 7 p.m. at Episcopal Church of the Resurrection, 2280 N. Beauregard St. Focus Music presents folk singer-songwriters Joe Crookston with Tiffany Thompson. $18/door; $15/advance or member. 703-380-3151.
Monday/Jan. 20
Theatre Production. 12:30 p.m. at Agudas Achim, 2908 Valley Drive. See “The Meeting,” which depicts what might have happened had Malcolm X and Martin Luther King, Jr. met before they were assassinated. $10/adult; $5/student. Visit 703-998-6460.
Talk. 7 p.m. at at The Athenaeum, 201 Prince St. Michael Mark Ludlow will discuss “19th Century Conspicuous Consumption: Artistic Examples of Alexandria’s Unique Cast Iron Downspouts.” Free. Visit www.nvfaa.org or 703-548-0035.
Give Together. Families with school-age children can volunteer together at Heritage Presbyterian Church, 8503 Fort Hunt Road. Register at www.volunteerfairfax.org.
Tuesday/Jan. 21
Special Tour. 1:30 p.m. at Mount Vernon Estate. Take a special tour of the new Fred W. Smith National Library for the study of George Washington. Included in admission. Visit www.mountvernon.org or 703-780-2000.
Jewelry information Session. 12:30 p.m. at Hollin Hall Senior Center, 1500 Shenandoah Road. Bring a piece of jewelry and get information on it, such as how old it is, how to restore and repair it. Free. 703-765-4573.
Chamber Performance. 7:30 p.m. at Pendleton Hall, Episcopal High School, 3900 W. Braddock Road.
The National Chamber Players with guest artist Nurit Bar-Josef perform Paganini's Duet for violin and bassoon, Igor Frolov's Divertimento for two violins and piano, and Mozart's Quintet in A Major for clarinet and strings. Free, no tickets required. Call 703-933-4135 or visit www.episcopalhighschool.org/arts for more.
Birthday Celebration. Jackson 20 is holding specials, including a lobster boil, in honor of the restaurant’s 6th birthday. Located at 480 King St. For reservations 703-842-2790.
Saturday/Jan. 25
Dance Performance. 2 p.m. at Theatre on the Run, 3700 S. Four Mile Run Drive. Jane Franklin Dance performs “Penelope’s Pesky Pen,” inspired by a children’s book by Frank Dormer. $10-$15/person. Visit www.janefranklin.com or 703-933-1111.
Dance Performance. 7 p.m. at Theatre on the Run, 3700 S. Four Mile Run Drive. Jane Franklin Dance performs “The Trickster,” a multidisciplinary work in collaboration with percussionist Tom Teasley. $20/person. Visit www.janefranklin.com or 703-933-1111. Tickets can be purchased at the door.
Annual Dinner. 7 p.m. at Carlyle Club, 411 John Carlyle St. The Dunbar Alexandria-Olympic Boys & Girls Club will recognize community leaders. $100/person and includes dinner, dancing and silent auction. All proceeds benefit the club. Visit www.2014bgcdinner.eventbrite.com or 703-549-3077.
Lecture and Bourbon Tasting. 7 p.m. at Lee-Fendall House Museum and Garden, 614 Oronoco St. Hear about Revolutionary War hero and governor of Virginia, Gen. Henry “Light Horse Harry” Lee and his son Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee. A tasting of bourbons will be available after the lecture. $7/lecture; $15/tasting or $20/both. Visit www.leefendallhouse.org/ for more.
Music Performance. 7:30 p.m. at Birchmere Music Hall, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave. The Manhattans featuring Gerald Alston and Blue Lovett will perform. $45. Visit www.birchmere.com or 703-549-7500 for tickets.
Civil War Ball. Doors open at 7:30 p.m., and event from 8-11 p.m. in Gadsby’s Tavern Ballroom, 138 N. Royal St. Features dancing, live music, desserts. Period attire or after-five wear. Reservations recommended. Visit shop.alexandriava.gov or 703-746-4242 for tickets.
Sunday/Jan. 26
Dance Performance. 2 p.m. at Theatre on the Run, 3700 S. Four Mile Run Drive. Jane Franklin Dance performs “Penelope’s Pesky Pen,” inspired by a children’s book by Frank Dormer. $10-$15/person. Visit www.janefranklin.com or 703-933-1111.
Winter Warmer Tea. 3-4:30 p.m. at Gadsby’s Tavern, 138 N. Royal St. Eat period-inspired delicacies while enjoying tea and American Heritage Chocolate. A historic guest will be visiting. $35/person and is all inclusive. Reservations required, shop.alexandriava.gov or 703-746-4242.
Monday/Jan. 27
Music Performance. 7:30 p.m. at Birchmere Music Hall, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave. Robin Zander of Cheap Trick will perform a solo concert. $35. Visit www.birchmere.com or 703-549-7500 for tickets.
Saturday/Feb. 1
Music Performance. 7:30 p.m. at Birchmere Music Hall, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave. James McMurtry will perform. $29.50. Visit www.birchmere.com or call 703-549-7500.
Warehouse Sale. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the George Washington Masonic Memorial, 101 Callahan Drive. Browse high-end boutique merchandise during the 9th annual Old Town Boutique District Warehouse Sale. Visit www.oldtownboutiquedistrict.com or facebook.com/ALXWarehouseSale for more.
Special Tours and Demonstrations. 1-4 p.m. at Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum, 105-107 S. Fairfax St. Discover items from poison bottles to dragon’s blood and find out how they were used and if they worked. There will also be demonstrations. Recommended for children in 3rd grade and older. $6/person. Reservations recommended. Visit shop.alexandriava.gov or 703-746-3852.
Tuesday/Feb. 4
Special Tour. 1:30 p.m. at Mount Vernon Estate. Take a special tour of the new Fred W. Smith National Library for the study of George Washington. Included in admission. Visit www.mountvernon.org or 703-780-2000.
Discussion Series. 6-8 p.m. at Morrison House, 116 S Alfred St. Catherine Hollan on
the "Growing American Silver Market" has been rescheduled from January. Free. Visit www.torpedofactory.org/morrison/ for more.
Friday/Feb. 7
Opening Reception. 7-10 p.m. see “Reincarnations” art exhibit at Del Ray Artisans, 2704 Mount Vernon Ave. Features art from salvaged items, art from encyclopedias and more. Free. Runs Feb. 7 through March 2. Visit www.thedelrayartisans.org for more.
Saturday/Feb. 8
Barnes & Noble Bookfair. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Barnes & Noble Potomac Yard, 3651 Jefferson Davis Highway. Support Jefferson-Houston PTA while enjoying student performances, book readings and crafts. Visit bn.com/bookfairs and enter ID #11271368 if you would like to support the school online.
Swordsmen’s Rendezvous. Noon-4 p.m. at Gadsby’s Tavern, 138 N. Royal St. Enjoy a re-enactment of 18th-century swordplay, displays, discussions and more. Includes audience participation. $6/person. Reservations required, shop.alexandriava.gov or 703-746-4242.
Sunday/Feb. 9
Valentine Card-Making Party. Noon-4 p.m. at Del Ray Artisans in the Nicholas A. Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Ave. Free, but a donation for a make-and-take card is requested. Visit www.thedelrayartisans.org for more.
Winter Warmer Tea. 3-4:30 p.m. at Gadsby’s Tavern, 138 N. Royal St. Eat period-inspired delicacies while enjoying tea and American Heritage Chocolate. A historic guest will be visiting. $35/person and is all inclusive. Reservations required, shop.alexandriava.gov or 703-746-4242.
Wednesday/Feb. 12
Music Performance. 7:30 p.m. Gino Vannelli will perform at Birchmere Music Hall, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave. $59.50. Visit www.birchmere.com or call 703-549-7500.
Thursday/Feb. 13
Reception. 6-8 p.m., curator talk with Laura Roulet at 7 p.m. at the Target Gallery in the Torpedo Factory, 105 N. Union St. Free. Visit www.torpedofactory.org/target for more.
Friday/Feb. 14
Music Performance. 7:30 p.m. at Birchmere Music Hall, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave. Jake Armerding will open for Eddie from Ohio. Visit www.birchmere.com or call 703-549-7500.
Saturday/Feb. 15
Music Performance. 7:30 p.m. at Birchmere Music Hall, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave. Jake Armerding will open for Eddie from Ohio. Visit www.birchmere.com or call 703-549-7500.
George Washington’s Birthnight Banquet and Ball. 5:30-11 p.m., with the ball to open at 9 p.m. in the ballroom at Gadsby’s Tavern, 138 N. Royal St. The re-creation celebrates the famous party held for Washington’s birthday and includes dinner, dancing, desserts, character re-enactors and more. $120/person or $50/ball only. Ticket options for dining in a room or at the same table with the Washingtons. Visit www.gadsbystavern.org or shop.alexandriava.gov or 703-746-4242.
Sunday/Feb. 16
Music Performance. 7:30 p.m. at Birchmere Music Hall, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave. Jake Armerding will open for Eddie from Ohio. Visit www.birchmere.com or call 703-549-7500.
Tuesday/Feb. 18
Special Tour. 1:30 p.m. at Mount Vernon Estate. Take a special tour of the new Fred W. Smith National Library for the study of George Washington. Included in admission. Visit www.mountvernon.org or 703-780-2000.
Sunday/Feb. 23
Dance Performance. 4 p.m. at The Athenaeum, 201 Prince St. See “I Missed It” by Jane Franklin Dance Company. $20. Visit www.janefranklin.com or 703-933-1111.
Saturday/March 8
Swordsmen’s Rendezvous. Noon-4 p.m. at Gadsby’s Tavern, 138 N. Royal St. Enjoy a re-enactment of 18th-century swordplay, displays, discussions and more. Includes audience participation. $6/person. Reservations required, shop.alexandriava.gov or 703-746-4242.
Sunday/March 9
Winter Warmer Tea. 3-4:30 p.m. at Gadsby’s Tavern, 138 N. Royal St. Eat period-inspired delicacies while enjoying tea and American Heritage Chocolate. A historic guest will be visiting. $35/person and is all inclusive. Reservations required, shop.alexandriava.gov or 703-746-4242.
Sunday/March 16
Special Tours and Demonstrations. 1-4 p.m. at Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum, 105-107 S. Fairfax St. Discover items from poison bottles to dragon’s blood and find out how they were used and if they worked. There will also be demonstrations. Recommended for children in 3rd grade and older. $6/person. Reservations recommended. Visit shop.alexandriava.gov or 703-746-3852.
Thursday/April 17
Live Music. See Kevin Costner & Modern West at The Birchmere Music Hall, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave. 7:30 p.m. $39.50. Visit www.birchmere.com or 703-549-7500 for tickets. Visit www.kevincostner.com.