Friday/Jan. 22
Aquila Theatre: “The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.” 8 p.m. GMU Center for the Arts, 4373 Mason Pond Drive, Fairfax. Literature’s legendary sleuth, from the brilliant mind of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, takes our stage in this riveting tale of mystery, suspense, and intrigue that will leave you on the edge of your seat. $26-$44. cfa.gmu.edu.
Mason Improv Show. 8 p.m. TheatreSpace, GMU Center for the Arts, 4373 Mason Pond Drive, Fairfax. cfa.gmu.edu.
Saturday/Jan. 23
Winter Bash! 7-9 p.m. Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia, 8900 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax. Electra Entertainment is bringing you the second annual Winter Bash. Featuring live DJs, stunning light shows, green screens, prizes and more. $10, $15. Barri.DeFrancisci@jccnv.org. 703-537-3037.
”When Did the Civil War End?” 2-4 p.m. Historic Blenheim and the Civil War Interpretive Center, 3610 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax. Local author William Connery will speak on the Confederate Navy and the last Confederate raider, the CSS Shenandoah followed by book sale and signing of Civil War books. 703-591-0560.
The Band of the Royal Marines: Featuring the Pipes, Drums and Highland Dancers of the Scots Guards. 2, 8 p.m. GMU Center for the Arts, 4373 Mason Pond Drive, Fairfax. Two of Great Britain’s most respected military musical institutions take the stage in full regalia, bringing to life the magnificent pageantry of British tradition and history. $31-$52. cfa.gmu.edu.
Art Reception. 7-9 p.m. The Village Greenery, 3950 University Drive, Fairfax. This exhibit will include paintings by the artists of the Fairfax Art League and will feature a solo show of work by artist Kathleen Stark entitled "My Life and Art.” Free. 703-587-9481.
Art Exhibition Opening. 7-10 p.m. Olly Olly, 10417 Main St., Fairfax. Embracing the Power of Artistic Practice features work in a variety of mediums by six D.C. area artists. Free. 703-789-6144.
Sunday/Jan. 24
Tu B’Shevat Seder. 6 p.m. Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia, 8900 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax. light dinner, Israeli wine, and delicious seder foods. Na'ama Gold, our Community Shlicha, and Cantor Allen Leider of Temple Rodef Shalom, will lead the seder and explain the beauty of the holiday. $15-$22. www.jccnvarts.org. 703-537-3000.