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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/
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.
Fairfax Symphony: Love is in the Air
02/08/2025 to 02/08/2025
4471 Aquia Creek Ln, Fairfax, VA 22030The Fairfax Symphony presents an unforgettable musical exploration of love in all its forms—the perfect way to celebrate Valentine’s Day! Music by Maurice Jarre ("Dr. Zhivago" suite), Bizet, Puccini, Mahler, Mascagni, and Clarice Assad. Featuring the Boyd Meets Girl guitar/cello duo with the FSO, conducted by Christopher Zimmerman. Tickets $40-$65. www.fairfaxsymphony.org, info@fairfaxsymphony.org, 703-563-1990
Foreign Films Screening Series: Sami Blood
02/09/2025 to 02/09/2025
4407 Aspen Hill Rd, Rockvile, MD 20853Join us for a foreign film screening the second Sunday of each month. This month's film is Sami Blood. This acclaimed film follows 14-year-old Sami girl Elle Marja, who, along with her sister, is torn from her indigenous reindeer-herding family and placed in a government-run boarding school in 1930s Sweden. There Elle dreams of education and a future, but these dreams are hindered when she is met with racial expectations that class her people as inferior. What follows is a girl’s attempt to escape one world of prejudice and another of old traditions, only to realize the true cost of freedom. (NR) 1 hr. 48 min. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Library, Montgomery County. The discussion that follows is optional. Questions about this program? Contact the branch (240) 773-9410.
African American Family Stories & Poetry
02/09/2025 to 02/09/2025
3500 Olney Laytonsville Rd, Olney, MD 20832Join us for a Black History Month Celebration featuring writer Francene Hill and poet Linda R. Moore as they share their powerful family history, stories, and poetry. OLNEY WRITER'S GROUP MEMBERS FRANCENE HILL AND LINDA R. MOORE are family friends-- their parents were classmates at Dunbar High School in Little Rock, AR-- who by chance reconnected at an Olney Writer's Group meeting after 30+ years (hear the full story on 2/9!). During this special Black History event, Francene and Linda will share their compelling family history and excerpts from their writing and poetry. Learn about their writing journeys, what motivates them, and their strategies for promoting and publishing their work. A Q&A session and light refreshments will follow. FRANCENE HILL will present details about her upcoming book, "Tiny Tots in Tiaras and Tuxedos," which chronicles the story of her pioneering mother, Kermit Bland Hill (tinytotalums.com). LINDA R. MOORE will read from a collection of poems that reflect on how we choose to survive and thrive in the face of unforeseen challenges. No registration is required but seating is limited. Learn more here: https://mcpl.libnet.info/event/12745983
