13th Annual Chinese New Year Festival
When: Jan. 25, 10 A.M.–6 P.M.
Where: Luther Jackson Middle School, 3020 Gallows Road, Falls Church
Celebrate the Year of the Rat with a traditional lion dance, a dragon parade, Asian cuisine, an Asian craft exhibition, children’s activities and more. This annual event is hosted by the Asian Community Service Center. Snow date: Feb. 8. Tickets $5; $2 for kids 5-12; free for kids under 5. Online ticket purchases receive a 10% discount.
Hiplet Ballerinas
When: Jan. 25, 6 p.m.
Where: The Alden, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean
Realizing traditional ballet isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, the Hiplet Ballerinas spice up the pointe technique with tastes of African, Latino, Hip-Hop and urban dance styles. They also bring modern musical stylings to an experience suitable for audiences of all ages. Tickets $30; $20 for McLean Community Center district residents.
The Attempted Murder of Teddy Roosevelt
When: Jan. 26, 4 p.m.
Where: One More Page Books, 2200 N. Westmoreland St., Arlington
Was a 1902 carriage accident that threatened the life of then-President Theodore Roosevelt truly an accident—or an assassination attempt? That’s the central question of this recent thriller from political journalist Burt Solomon. Free.
Gun & Powder
When: Jan. 28-Feb. 23
Where: Signature Theatre, 4200 Campbell Ave., Arlington
In this world-premiere musical based on real events, the Clarke sisters—African-American twins who pass as white to help their mother in post-Civil War Texas—find their relationship with each other challenged by new love interests. Tickets $40 and up.
“We Shall Overcome” featuring Damien Sneed
When: Jan. 30, 7 p.m.
Where: The Alden, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. said in a speech at Southern Methodist University, “We Shall Overcome.” Those and other inspirational, recorded words are incorporated into this soulful musical performance. Tickets $45; $35 for seniors; $20 for McLean Community Center district residents.