CALENDAR
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storytimes include short stories,
action rhymes, songs and
fingerplays. Independent Hill
Neighborhood Library, Manassas,
Va., 10:30 a.m. pwcgov.org
THURSDAY 7
‘Edward Albee’s Occupant’
In this production, a little Jewish
FRIDAY 1
girl from Russia immigrates to the
U.S. and becomes the renowned
FREE Friday Fun
WEDNESDAY 6
sculptor Louise Nevelson. Diving
It’s time for some Friday fun! Every
deep into her world and getting to
first Friday, families can enjoy
FREE Musical Storytime
witness her mental struggles and
movies, music, dance or books
For little musical lovers, this
career triumphs, the audience will
while also making friends with
musical storytime is a must.

leave with a better understanding
others in the community. Contact Barnes & Noble is partnering with
of this famous artist’s mind and
the library for specific activities.

Crescendo Studios to combine
how she became a free-thinking
Chinn Park Regional Library, Price book and music together to
woman who inspired many.

William, Va., 10:30 a.m. pwcgov.org get kids excited about reading.

Theater J, Washington, D.C.,
Barnes & Noble (Mosaic
8 p.m. $34-$64. theaterj.org.

SATURDAY 2
District), Fairfax, Va., 11 a.m.

barnesandnoble.com FRIDAY 8
‘Matilda the Musical’
Other Voices Theatre presents
FREE Sensory Yoga
Northern Virginia
Roald Dahl’s “Matilda the
While all children are welcome, this Christmas Show
Musical”, which tells the story of a
beneficial yoga program is geared With more than 250 fine artisans,
brilliant girl with newly discovered
toward kids with autism. It aims at
this award-winning holiday show
powers who uses her abilities and
helping kids with their sensory skills is the perfect way to kick off
intelligence to take a dramatic
as well as helping to strengthe their the Christmas season. Browse
and positive stand in her life.

mind-body connections. Grades
through tons of fine arts, pottery,
The Performing Arts Factory,
K-6 with caregiver. Montclair
jewelry, photography, fiber arts
Frederick, Md., 8 p.m. $18-$22.

Community Library, Dumfries, Va.,
and more to find the perfect
othervoicestheatre.org 5:45 p.m. pwcgov.org
Christmas gift for your loved ones.

Dulles Expo Center, Chantilly, Va.,
SUNDAY 3
10 a.m. $8. dullesexpo.com
FREE Reading to Dogs
Did you know that dogs love books,
too? Children can practice their
reading skills by reading aloud to
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15
a therapy dog at the library. For
readers in grades K- 5. Attendees
can bring their own book or read
one from the library. Chinn Park
Regional Library, Prince William,
Va., 1 p.m. pwcgov.org
SATURDAY 9
‘Taj Express’
Think about those magical Indian
Bollywood movies and that’s
what this performance delivers.

“Taj Express” follows the story of
one man’s passion and another’s
genius and is packed with all
kinds of joy, theatrics and fun. The
spectacular dance numbers
and music will have you smiling
and dancing along. Center for the
Arts, Fairfax, Va., 8 p.m. $29-$48.

cfa.gmu.edu SUNDAY 10
‘The Four Seasons’
Enjoy this reimagined version of
the beloved “The Four Seasons.”
Led my music director and
violinist Daniel Hope, he pairs
Vivaldi’s iconic masterpiece with
neo-classical composer Max
Richter’s piece, “Recomposed.”
Center for the Arts, Fairfax, Va.,
2 p.m. $29-$48. cfa.gmu.edu
DISNEY’S ‘NEWSIES’
MONDAY 4
FREE Funday Monday
Make Monday less than boring
with a day full of crafts, music,
movement and fun. Organizations
like Mr. Skip, My Gym and
Paint Your Own Pottery will be
in attendance. Old Town Hall,
Fairfax, Va., 10:30 a.m.

fairfaxva.gov Baby Storytime
Storytimes are great for
developing children’s reading
and pre-reading skills as well as
their imaginations. The library’s
8 Washington FAMILY
Don’t miss out on seeing this Tony-Award-winning musical! In the summer of 1899, the New
York newsboys took on two of the most powerful men in the country, Joseph Pulitzer and
William Randolph Hearst, and won. Based on true events, this musical inspires audiences to
stand up for what is right and let their voices be heard. Arena Stage, Washington, D.C., 8 p.m.

$92. arenastage.org
NOVEMBER 2019
PROVIDED TUESDAY 5