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Richard III
Where: Synetic Theater, 1800 S. Bell St., Arlington
When: May 15-June 16
Synetic’s latest wordless Shakespeare production depicts the Machiavellian rise to power and subsequent short reign of King Richard III of England in an action-packed, “cyber-punk” display of movement. Recommended for ages 16+. Tickets start at $10.
International Comedy Showcase
Where: Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse, 2903 Columbia Pike, Arlington
When: May 16-18
Find out whether comedy is truly a universal language as six comedians from six countries—Singapore, Chile, U.K., Pakistan, Uganda and Canada—perform in one of two sets (each featuring a different lineup) at the International Comedy Showcase. $15-$20.
Ordinary Light: A Memoir
Where: Arlington Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St., Arlington
When: May 17, 7-9 p.m.
Tracy K. Smith, appointed the 22nd United States Poet Laureate in 2017, discusses her work as part of the Arlington Reads series. Smith is the author of four books of poetry, including her most recent, Wade in the Water. Her collection Life on Mars won the 2012 Pulitzer Prize. A finalist for the National Book Award, Smith’s Ordinary Light is a memoir that explores coming of age and the meaning of home against a complex backdrop of race, faith, and the bond between a mother and daughter. Attendance is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Free.