January
FAMILY CALENDAR
FRIDAY 4
Billy Elliot the Musical
7:30 p.m. | $40-$106. All 11-year-old
Billy wants to do is dance. While the
1984 miners strike squeezes his family
and splits his town, Billy’s passion
for ballet ﬁ rst divides, then ultimately
unites the community and changes his
life in extraordinary ways. Based on
the powerful and acclaimed ﬁ lm, Billy
Elliot swept the Tony, Drama Desk
and Olivier awards for “Best Musical,”
by combining a dynamic score by the
legendary Elton John with sensational
dance to create a heartwarming,
inspirational and triumphant experience
for the entire family. Signature Theatre,
4200 Campbell Ave., Arlington, VA.

Pop Georgetown: A Locally Made
Winter Pop-Up Shop
11 a.m. Pop Georgetown is a retail
pop-up store featuring art, accessories,
apparel, home decor, personal care and
packaged food products from local
makers and businesses located within
Washington, D.C. Come experience
D.C.’s local favorites and discover new
brands in our local neighborhoods.

1631 Wisconsin Ave., N.W., Washington,
D.C. THURSDAY 3
FREE Lego Club
4:30 p.m. Do your kids like Legos?
Then have them come to the library to
build their own creations! Legos will
be provided, but all materials must
stay at the library. So bring a camera
to capture your adventures. Dale City
Neighborhood Library, 4249 Dale Blvd.,
Dale City, VA.

SATURDAY 5
Infant Investigators:
Winter Animals
10 a.m. | $30. The weather is turning
cold and your infant is likely noticing
the changes. This workshop will focus
on this shift in their environment and
introduce your child to animals that are
good at keeping warm during these cold
months. This workshop oﬀ ers a variety
of hands-on experiences that introduce
young children to concepts in engaging
ways. Smithsonian Early Enrichment
Center, 10th and Constitution Ave.,
N.W., Washington, D.C.

SUNDAY 6
Cinderella 1:30 p.m. | $15-$35. This wacky
retelling of the beloved fairy tale
takes Cinderella on a royal adventure
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stepsisters and a smitt en prince. When
Cinderella’s stepmother forbids her from
att ending the ball, her fairy godmother
convinces her that if the shoe ﬁ ts, wear
it! True love may await her if only she
can put down her sword. Imagination
Stage, 4908 Auburn Ave., Bethesda, MD.

MONDAY 7
FREE Baby Storytime
10:30 a.m. Storytimes are more
than just books! They’re interactive
experiences that engage children with
short stories, action rhymes, songs
and ﬁ nger plays. This storytime event
focuses on pre-reading skills that all
children need to become good readers.

Central Community Library, 8601
Mathis Ave., Manassas, VA.

TUESDAY 8
BYOB: Bring Your Own Baby
to the SEEC
10 a.m. | $15. Learn about the artist
and apprenticeship relationship that
developed in the Italian Renaissance.

Compare and contrast this dependent
relationship with your developing
relationship with your baby. This is a
specially-designed Smithsonian program
for adult audiences who are looking
for a rich learning experience and an
opportunity to meet other caretakers.

Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center,
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10th and Constitution Ave., N.W.,
Washington, D.C.

or outdoor theme followed by related
activities, games or crafts. Caretakers
must remain on-site and are welcome
to join in the fun or spend the time
shopping. Ages 3-6. L.L.Bean, 925 Rose
Ave., North Bethesda, MD.

WEDNESDAY 9
Dancing with the Stars: Live!
$45-90 | 8 p.m. TV’s biggest dance
show returns on tour this winter with
“Dancing with the Stars: Live!” featuring
fan favorite professional and troupe
dancers in a brand-new production
showcasing every type of dance style
as seen on ABC’s hit show “Dancing
with the Stars,” ranging from ballroom
and jazz to modern and hip-hop. MGM
National Harbor, 101 MGM National
Ave., Oxon Hill, MD.

FRIDAY 11
Wake Up, Brother Bear
11:15 a.m. | $12. Sister Bear and Brother
Bear are back from hibernation to take
your litt le ones on an interactive journey
through the seasons. Meet a curious
butt erﬂ y, play in a rushing waterfall and
catch lightning bugs as the bears frolic
through the forest in this unforgett able
live theatre experience. Imagination
Stage, 4908 Auburn Ave., Bethesda, MD.

SATURDAY 12
FREE Project Create Family
Art Day
1 p.m. Come out to Project Create
Studio for an artistic afternoon! During
this all ages program, att endees can
create art projects and crafts while
enjoying refreshments and mingling
with other families in the community.

Project Create Studio, 2028 Martin
Luther King Junior Ave., S.E.,
Washington, D.C.

Toddler Trailblazers: Polar Bear,
Polar Bear
10 a.m. | $43. January is one of our
coldest months and a perfect time to
read Eric Carles’ famous “Polar Bear,
Polar Bear!” This lesson will combine the
classic book with the National Museum
of Natural History’s collection of Arctic
specimens. The class includes playful
activities that are intentionally chosen
to support your child’s development.

Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center,
10th and Constitution Ave., N.W.,
Washington, D.C.

WEDNESDAY 16
FREE Preschool Storytime
Dec. 13 |11 a.m. | $4-$7
Me Jane: The Dreams &
Adventures of Young Jane
Goodall Before she was a renowned
humanitarian, conservationist and
animal activist, Dr. Jane Goodall
was a litt le girl with a very special
toy chimpanzee named Jubilee.

Together, Jane and Jubilee went on
outdoor adventures and observed
all the miracles of nature around
them. Jane soon dreamed of
spending the rest of her life living
with and helping animals — and,
one day, she would go on to do
just that. In this brand-new musical
adaptation, join young Jane and her
special friend as they learn about
the world around them and the
importance of protecting all living
species. Robert E. Parilla Performing
Arts Center, Rockville, MD.

The Enchanted Bookshop
11 a.m. | $12-$15. During the day,
A Likely Story looks like any other
bookshop, but at night, the characters
inside the books come alive. Classic
characters including Dorothy Gale,
Pollyanna, Tom Sawyer and more
long to help Margie, the scatt erbrained
owner, save her struggling store. When
a pair of smugglers come looking for a
stolen necklace hidden inside one of the
books, the characters must ﬁ nd a way
to rescue the bookshop without being
seen. Join in on this magical mission to
celebrate the enchantment and joy of
reading. Ages 4+. Gunston Arts Center
Theater One, 2700 S. Lang St.,
Arlington, VA.

TUESDAY 15
FREE Toddler Tuesday:
Tent Tales for Tykes
10:30 a.m. Come hang out in the
L.L.Bean tent for a free story time! The
session includes exploring a nature
10:30 a.m. Storytimes are more
than just books! They’re interactive
experiences that engage children with
short stories, action rhymes, songs
and ﬁ nger plays. This storytime event
focuses on pre-reading skills that all
children need to become good readers.

Chinn Park Regional Library, 13065
Chinn Park Dr., Woodbridge, VA.

SATURDAY 19
FREE Reading to Dogs
11 a.m. Practice reading aloud while
you make a new friend by reading to a
therapy dog at the library. Reading to
dogs helps young readers improve their
skills in a relaxed, friendly environment.

Bring your own book or read one of
theirs. For readers in grades K-5. Dale
City Neighborhood Library, 4249 Dale
Blvd, Dale City, VA.

Parent & Me Class: Winter
Wonderland Cupcakes at Fran’s
Cake and Candy Supplies
11 a.m. | $90. Learn how to work
with fondant and create six Woodland
fondant cupcake toppers. Each team
will receive six cupcakes ready to be
decorated with a butt ercream swirl
and their fondant toppers. Toppers
include: owls, foxes, acorns and deer.

The workshop will include a box to take
the cupcakes home in. Ticket includes
admission for both parent and child.

Ages 4-9. 10927 Main St., Fairfax, VA.

SUNDAY 20
Hylton Presents: We Shall
Overcome: A Celebration of Dr.

Martin Luther King, Jr.

3 p.m. | $26-$44. Hear the
compelling words of the great Martin
Luther King, Jr. interwoven with
incredible music created by African-
American artists during the Civil
Rights movement in this inspired
production. Conceived and created by
the accomplished musical artist Damien
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