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The Play That Goes Wrong
02/01/2025 to 02/16/2025
125 S Old Glebe Rd, Arlington, VA 22204Watch as a troupe of accident-prone thespians battle against all odds to make it through their disastrous production, with hilarious consequences! Part Monty Python, part Sherlock Holmes, this Olivier Award–winning comedy is guaranteed to leave you aching with laughter! Presented by the Arlington Players at the Thomas Jefferson Community Theater. (Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM, Sundays at 3 PM) To learn more or buy tickets, visit: www.thearlingtonplayers.org
Hand to God
02/01/2025 to 03/02/2025
1742 Church St NW, Washington, DC 20036After the death of his father, meek Jason finds an outlet for his anxiety at the Christian Puppet Ministry, in the devoutly religious, relatively quiet small town of Cypress, Texas. Jason’s complicated relationships with the town pastor, the school bully, the girl next door, and — most especially — his mother are thrown into upheaval when Jason’s puppet, Tyrone, takes on a shocking personality all its own. HAND TO GOD is an irreverent comedy that explores the startlingly fragile nature of faith, morality, and the ties that bind us. February 1-March 2; Thursdays-Saturdays at 8:00 pm; Sundays at 3:00 pm. Select Mondays and Wednesdays at 8:00 pm. 90-minute runtime with 15-minute intermission. 202-265-3767. $54-64. https://keegantheatre.com/portfolio/hand-to-god/
Y-CAM High School Film Festival
02/01/2025 to 02/02/2025
550 Penn Street NE, Washington, DC 20002On February 1-2, 2025, experience the excitement of the Y-CAM High School Film Festival at the DC Independent Film Forum (DCIFF) for an unforgettable FREE event at Angelika Pop-Up At Union Market! This is your chance to immerse yourself in the vibrant world of young filmmakers as they share their stories and artistic visions. With a diverse lineup of short films created by talented high school students from around the globe, you’ll see the creativity and passion shaping the future of film. Join the fun with our interactive games and have a chance to win exciting prizes throughout the festival! This event is FREE! No ticket is required, and you can walk in anytime. However, securing your spot for the Screenwriting Workshop is encouraged since spots will be limited! Grab tickets and reserve your spot on Eventbrite, and explore the festival program on our website. Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-y-cam-high-school-film-festival-at-dciff-tickets-1153487404879?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl. Website: https://dciff-indie.org/2025-y-cam-high-school-film-festival-at-dciff/
Maryland Winds – Dances Around the World
02/02/2025 to 02/02/2025
Guilford Park High School, 8500 Ridgelys Run Road, Jessup, MD 20794Dance is ubiquitous to all cultures. Dances can be religious, recreational, ritualistic, or community-building. They can be a major tool for cultural expression and asserting one's ethnic identity. This performance will present a cornucopia of dance music from Arnold, Dello Joio, Sparke, Giroux, Gorb, Day, and more. Come and dance with us! Maryland Winds is an ensemble of professional musicians in the greater Baltimore–Washington, DC, area. Most are current or past performers with the premier military bands, in major symphony orchestras, or as freelancers. Many are also active music educators in schools and private studios. $20 – General Admission; $17 – Seniors (65+); $10 – Students. https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=248126
When Your Loved One Has Dementia
02/03/2025 to 02/03/2025
5750 Park Heights, Baltimore, MD 21117Jewish Community Services offers "Care Partner Conversations: When Your Loved One Has Dementia," a supportive group meeting on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month from 10:00 – 11:30 am via Zoom. This group provides conversation, support, resources, and education for those caring for a loved one with dementia, facilitated by Jennifer Sapp, MSG, LCSW-C. The sessions are free and open to the public. For more information, contact Jennifer Sapp at jsapp@jcsbaltimore.org or 410-843-7380. Co-sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association and the Edward A. Myerberg Center.
Living on Alcatraz Island
02/05/2025 to 02/05/2025
Online Zoom event c/o NOVA Provost Office, Annandale, VA 22003The Lifetime Learning Institute of Northern Virginia, https://llinova.org/, a learning group for adults over 50, will hold its next virtual Forum on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. The speaker will be Michael Stewart whose grandfather was a warden at the infamous Alcatraz Prison, the “island of many mistakes” in San Francisco Bay. Having learned much from his grandfather’s stories, Stewart will share perspectives about the “Rock” – inmates, staff, families, escape attempts, and more. The Zoom program is free and open to the public by registering on the LLI website www.llinova.org, clicking on Classes and Events, and scrolling down the calendar to February 5, 2025, https://llinova.org/courses/course-event-list/#!event/2025/2/5/february-5-zoom. Those registered will receive a link to Zoom. This program is part of the LLI’s monthly Forum Series held the first Wednesday of each month. LLI also provides more than 130 classes, programs and excursions a year to its members. More information on membership in LLI is available on LLI's website www.llinova.org. Any questions, please e-mail LLI at admin@llinova.org.
