“In the Heights” can be seen now through May 4, 2025 at Signature Theatre in Arlington.
Ladies Tennis Membership Drive
The Glebe Ladies Tennis Club (GLTC) is now holding its annual membership drive open to all women in or near Arlington who enjoy playing tennis. This is a congenial group of women tennis players of all levels. They currently have over 100 members who participate in a variety of tennis social events scheduled throughout the year. Members pay a small annual fee which covers the cost of reserving courts for Wednesday drop-in, the annual directory, and many other events. For more information or to join the club please visit our website at:
https://sites.google.com/view/glebe-ladies-tennis-club/home Those who join by March 1, 2024 will be included in the Annual Directory.
Centers for Opportunity Arlington
The Centers for Opportunity Arlington is a safe, stigma-free place to spend time for those recovering from homelessness, substance use, and mental illness. It has a donation closet that needs adult clothing and shoes. Some participants at the Center are looking for jobs and need the proper attire. Located at 3219 Columbia Pike, Suite 101, Arlington. Contact Greg, Program Coordinator at 703-567-1346.
Volunteer for Arlington’s Community Ambassador Program
Arlington Neighborhood Village, in partnership with Arlington County and Marymount University, has started the Community Ambassador Program (CAP). CAP is a volunteer fueled system that identifies “Ambassadors” connected with civic associations, faith communities, senior centers, apartment buildings, etc. These individuals will be trained to be a reliable source of information about the many opportunities available to older adults in Arlington.
Ambassadors will spread the word about programs and support services, opportunities for social and civic engagement, and educational and enrichment activities for older adults in their own neighborhoods. They are actively recruiting ambassadors to act as a bridge between their community and the Arlington safety net, providing information and soliciting feedback to improve offerings that help older adults remain safe, independent, engaged, and connected to their community.
Contact cap@anvarlington.org if this is something you are interested in or want to learn more. Let’s work together to create a supported and connected community for all ages!
Receive Support Services: Are you a senior in Arlington? Do you need support services but don’t know where to look? Are you looking for fun and enriching activities in Arlington? Email or call 703-509-8057 and they will connect you with an Ambassador.
Feb. 11 to May 4
”In the Heights.” At Signature Theatre, Arlington. The joyous Tony Award-winning triumph by Lin-Manuel Miranda (Hamilton) and Quiara Alegría Hudes (Daphne’s Dive). Latin rhythms and hip-hop lyrics infuse “96,000,” “Paciencia y Fe,” “Carnaval del Barrio” and the title song as this celebration of community and culture energetically bursts off the stage with Signature’s trademark immersive style. Lights up on Washington Heights, NYC where the streets are full of music, and everybody’s got a dream. With the neighborhood on the brink of gentrification, and a life-changing winning lottery ticket somewhere in their midst, the vibrant inhabitants share hope, loss and love as they plan their futures while cherishing their home. Specialty Nights: Discussion Nights March 18 and April 9; Pride Night April 25; and ASL Interpreted March 29 (2 PM)
Friday/Feb. 21
Winter Pruning for Woody Plants. 10:00 - 11:30 a.m., Online. Winter is an excellent time to prune many trees and shrubs. Extension Master Gardeners Molly Newling and Angela McNamara will explain why and how to prune to remove crossing and rubbing branches, suckers, water sprouts, and damaged wood. They will discuss the best practices for reducing shrub size, trimming hedges, and carefully removing larger limbs. The results will be trees and shrubs with healthier and fuller growth, better flowers and fruit, and a more attractive home landscape. Free. RSVP at http://mgnv.org/rsvp-for-public-education-classes/ to receive a link to participate.
Saturday/Feb. 22
Feel the Heritage 2025. Noon to 5 p.m. At Charles Drew Community Center, Arlington. Arlington’s 31st annual Feel the Heritage Festival welcomes hundreds each year to learn about the Arlington’s historically African-American neighborhoods with live entertainment, delicious food and dozens of vendors.
Saturday/Feb. 22
“Women in the Military: A Long and Honored Tradition”, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm at Lubber Run Community Center, 300 N. Park Drive, Arlington. Presented by Arlington AAUW. Speaker is CDR Sandra Lawrence, USN Ret.
Saturday/Feb. 22
International Mother Language Day. 5 p.m. At Kenmore Middle School | Glencarlyn, Arlington. This multicultural celebration and performance brings 25 socio-cultural organizations from the DC area to commemorate the Amor Ekushey/International Mother Language Day. Plus, join at 3pm for the Children and Youth Art Competition.
Saturday/Feb. 22
”Poets Theme” poetry reading with Bennie Herron and Carol Beane. 4-6:30 p.m. At Fred Schnider Gallery | Virginia Square, Arlington. Visit the Fred Schnider Gallery of Art for a poetry reading featuring Carol Beane and Bennie Herron, and view Bennie Herron’s exhibition All of the Pieces are Women. Bring a poem as well - the mic will be open!
Saturday/Feb. 22
CLIMATE RESOLUTION CELEBRATION RALLY, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Courthouse Plaza, Bozman Government Center, 2100 Clarendon Blvd., Arlington, Va. 22201. EcoAction Arlington is organizing a rally to support the adoption of a climate resolution at the Arlington County Board’s February 22 meeting. Following the County Board vote, there will be a short program and celebration on Courthouse Plaza. In case of inclement weather, the event will move inside.
Feb. 22 to March 2
Flip the Script: Jamila’s Table. Encore Stage & Studio at Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre | Arlington Heights, Arlington. The play follows Jamila, a young African American restaurant owner, as she strives to evolve her family’s restaurant into a community hub on Columbia Pike in Arlington, Virginia. She embraces the diverse cultures of the area including Vietnamese, Latinx and African American through their food and traditions, aiming to unite the community for her restaurant’s future. Join Encore Stage & Studio for an inspiring journey where flavors meet and cultures are celebrated.
Sunday/Feb. 23
Arlington Philharmonic: A February Fanfare. 4 p.m. At W-L High School Auditorium | Virginia Square, Arlington. Warm up this winter with a free beautiful symphony orchestra concert featuring violinist Akemi Takayama. Join before the concert for a festive reception hosted by Encore Learning.
Friday/Feb. 28
Native Spring Ephemerals. 10:00 11:30 a.m., Online. While they bloom for only a short time, ephemerals such as Bloodroot, Trout Lily, and Virginia Bluebells can add beauty to the home garden in spring while providing critical support to early-emerging pollinators. Join Extension Master Gardener Elaine Mills for a greatly updated presentation on 23 ephemeral species native to the Mid-Atlantic with a discussion of their special adaptations for success, their use in landscape design, and their care. Free. RSVP at http://mgnv.org/rsvp-for-public-education-classes/ to receive a link to participate.
March 7 and 14
Free Classical Music Concerts. At Saint George’s Church, 915 N. Oakland Street, Arlington. The Friday Morning Music Club invites everyone to free classical music concerts the first and second Fridays of the month. The program for March 7 features five songs for mezzo-soprano, viola, and piano by Loeffler; Trio for clarinet, cello, and piano by Farrenc; and piano solo selections by Saperton, Gershwin, and Godowsky. The March 14 program features selections by Mozart, Lazarus, and Ravel. The one-hour concerts start at noon. Free, no ticket required. Visit https://fmmc.org
Saturday/March 8
Comedy Karaoke Trivia Funtime Show. 7:30 p.m. At Highline RxR, 2010 Crystal Drive, Arlington. Bring a team or fly solo and win prizes by dropping knowledge in a trivia competition, then duking it out in a karaoke battle! Hosted by Christian Hunt, this amazing experience features comedy from the DC area’s finest comics. The new headliner for March’s show is the hilarious Umar Khan!
Saturday/March 8
Arlington Chorale Presents Enchant! 5 p.m. At Westover Baptist Church, Arlington. An evening of moving poetry and music awaits you as the Arlington Chorale presents Enchant! This concert features the second performance of We Are the Lucky Ones by Jocelyn Hagen, this new commission by the Chorale is set to poems by Julia Singer and Freya Manfred, exploring the roles of fortune and desire in our lives. Alongside Hagen’s masterpiece, the chorale will perform Gustav Holst’s The Cloud Messenger, a lush, evocative work set to an ancient Sanskrit poem about married love that transports listeners to mystical realms with its storytelling and lush harmonies. You’ll also hear a new poem by Bahir Nasiri, a poet laureate of Afghanistan, that offers his perspective on the themes explored in the concert. Come and experience the power of music to communicate deep emotions, connect us to the ethereal, and reveal the enchantment in the world around us. Tickets start at $25, with free admission for children ages 17 and under. Visit arlingtonchorale.org
Saturday/March 8
Comedy Karaoke Trivia Funtime Show. 7:30 p.m. At Highline RXR, 2010 Crystal Drive, Arlington. Presented by The Capital City Showcase, which produces some of the best events in the DC area. Bring a team or fly solo and win prizes by dropping knowledge in a trivia competition, then duking it out in a karaoke battle! The headliner for March’s show is the hilarious Winston Hodges!
March 14-23
“The Immigrant.” Presented by Synetic Theater. At Thomas Jefferson Theater in Arlington. Synetic premieres “The Immigrant,” a new project from Paata and Irina Tsikurishvili based on the 1918 silent cinema classic directed by and starring Charlie Chaplin, which recently entered into the public domain. Blending silent-cinema pathos and techniques with the theater’s own unique style, the story of the perils a young emigre encounters on leaving her homeland for the New World is sure to delight audiences of all ages. World Premiere in Arlington on March 14th, and the show will move to Theater J in Washington, D.C. for 3 weeks in April as Synetic returns to the District for this first time in over a decade!
March 15-16
Jane Franklin Dance Farewell at Theatre on the Run. 7 p.m. Saturday at 7 p.m.; Sunday at 3 p.m. At Theatre on the Run, 3700 S Four Mile Run Drive, Arlington. Tickets: $23 through Mar 13. ( $25 starting Mar 14 ) $28 at the Door
Sunday Mar 16 Family Ticket $70 (2 adults/2 children under 10) till Mar 13
Info: https://janefranklin.com/performances
Saturday/March 15
Spring E-CARE 2025. 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. At Wakefield High School, 1325 S. Dinwiddie Street, Arlington. The Arlington Environmental Collection and Recycling Event (E-CARE) is a biannual environmentally friendly drop-off event where residents can safely dispose of old electronics and household hazardous materials (HHM). Arlington residents can drop off the listed materials during Spring E-CARE 2025, including:
• Paint Products (25-can limit)
• Old Electronics/Batteries
• Garden Chemicals
• Fire Extinguishers
• Household Cleaners
• Petroleum Products
• Flammable Solvents
• Automotive Fluids
• Small Metal Items
March 20 to May 4
A Brighter Light. At Arlington Artists Alliance Galleries, 2700 Clarendon Blvd., Suite R330, Arlington. Alliance Gallery is pleased to present A Brighter Light, an Arlington Artists Alliance member juried show exploring themes of hope, clarity, renewal, and optimism. The exhibition seeks to present light in a new way through artists’ use of color, shadow, and texture to convey emotions of optimism during times of uncertainty or darkness. How can light change our perspective? A Brighter Light aims to celebrate resilience and beauty in ordinary, everyday life. Opening Reception: Thursday, March 20, 2025, 5-7 p.m.