Art Beat

Two plays might make you a bit more appreciative of your life, as they tell stories of love, friendship, and realizing your self-worth.

You can see a play about inner city violence and its root causes or see an improv comedy show … or 12.

If local retailers haven’t made you sick of hearing Christmas music yet, you can enjoy two annual concerts featuring Celtic songs and classic carols.

Tonight is the third night of Hanukkah. You can celebrate the Festival of Lights with a storytelling event or see a play about Jewish identity.

You can see a new play or hear some old classics that’ll add some energy to your Monday.

Adults and children alike can enjoy two shows: one about a spelling contest and another based on famous children's books.

There are two sides to every story. A play and a world premiere opera explore trauma from multiple angles.

You can see a re-gendered version of a Shakespeare play or a South Korean illustrator’s drawings of fantastical scenes.

This week, cats make it to the big screen, but probably still hate us. Amphibians also get their moment in the spotlight.

Winter is coming. But a play and museum exhibit will help you imagine yourself in beautiful gardens.

It’s Friday. You’ve made it, and there’s still plenty of time to set up weekend plans.

A film documents war from the perspective of a photojournalist. An artist speaks to the refugee experience and how it affects one family’s history.

Two local museums are celebrating photography.

Two local premieres aim for laughs and deeper contemplation.

An ancient story is cast in a new light, and an exhibit features illuminated fruit, chairs and other objects that will leave you searching for the sun.

Dance and music are used to explore ancestral origins and impact. Then on Saturday, you can get geared up for Halloween fun with a matinee of a spooky silent movie.

Stories and music from the past come alive in a concert and theatrical production.

Local authors showcase their latest books, while a D.C.-based playwright brings a work-in-progress to the stage.

You can keep yourself entertained with live theater, dance and musical performances.