ART EXHIBIT
Unity & Peace
Monday-Dec. 31
Clay artists present work that reflects togetherness and a blurring of boundaries in this month-long exhibit. // Scope Gallery: 105 N. Union St., Alexandria; Free
MUSIC
Motown: The Reprise
Tuesday-Dec. 22, Times vary
The Motown: Hitsville U.S.A. cabaret features songs from Smokey Robinson, Stevie Wonder, the Jackson 5 and more. // Signature Theatre: 4200 Campbell Ave., Arlington; $38
PERFORMING ARTS
My Father’s Dragon
Tuesday-Jan. 6, Times vary
Synetic Theater’s Family Theater performs this story of a young child who attempts to rescue a baby dragon in captivity. // Synetic Theater: 1800 S. Bell St., Arlington; $20
MUSIC
Coco Montoya
Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.
Renowned guitarist and vocalist Coco Montoya mixes his forceful, melodic guitar and passionate vocals to create memorable blues songs delivering the hardest truths. // Jammin Java: 227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna; $22
MUSEUM EXHIBIT
True Sons of Freedom
Wedneday-Feb. 24
Photographs depict African-American soldiers from Virginia who served in World War I, as well as a special focus on local individuals. // Manassas Museum System: 9101 Prince William St., Manassas; Free
LECTURE
The Best Christmas Movies of All-Time
Thursday, 7 p.m.
Miracle on 34th Street or Christmas Vacation? Elf or A Christmas Carol? What’s the best Christmas movie ever? Author Gary Olsen has compiled the numbers and is ready to share what he has found to be the top 10 movies that celebrate the season. // Central Rappahanock Regional Library: 1201 Caroline St., Fredericksburg; Free
FESTIVALS & SPECIAL EVENTS
FAM Faire Kriskringlmarkt
Saturday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
Fredericksburg Area Museum’s inaugural holiday market takes its inspiration from the traditional German-style Christmas markets and features a range of vendors and food suppliers. // Fredericksburg Area Museum: 907 Princess Anne St., Fredericksburg; Free
FESTIVALS & SPECIAL EVENTS
Inn at Kelly’s Ford Christmas Open House
Saturday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Santa makes a stop at the Inn at Kelly’s Ford. After a visit, enjoy carriage rides, pony rides, cookies and hot cocoa. // Inn at Kelly’s Ford: 16589 Edwards Shop Road, Remington; Free
MUSIC
Sara Evans, At Christmas
Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
The country music star on her annual holiday tour will make a stop in NoVA, playing songs from her popular At Christmas album, and her latest, Words. // The Birchmere: 3701 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria; $69.50
PERFORMING ARTS
A Kosher Christmas Cabaret
Saturday, 8 p.m.
Celebrate Hanukkah and other Jewish culture in this special performance of funny and heartfelt songs.// NextStop Theatre: 269 Sunset Park Drive, Herndon; $25
MUSIC
Vienna Boys Choir
Sunday, 2 p.m.
The choir, which is made up of boys from 9-14 and representing 31 countries, will enchant audiences with songs that capture the joy of the holiday season. // Hylton Performing Arts Center: 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas; $33-$55
MUSIC
Mason Symphony Orchestra & Jazz Holiday Concert
Sunday, 7 p.m.
Under the direction of Dr. Dennis Layendecker, the Mason Symphony Orchestra celebrates the holidays with their winter concert. // George Mason Center for the Arts Concert Hall: 4373 Mason Pond Drive, Fairfax; $20 (adults), $15 (students)
FESTIVALS & SPECIAL EVENTS
Winter WonderLansdowne
Through Dec. 31, Times vary
Experience all kinds of winter fun at Lansdowne resort through events that will include the World’s Largest Office Party, the Lansdowne Workshop, brunch with Santa, horse-drawn carriage rides and a Christmas Day brunch. // Lansdowne Resort and Spa: 44050 Woodbridge Parkway, Leesburg; prices vary
