| Through May 18: Arthur Miller Festival Arena Stage will present the Pulitzer prize-winning masterpiece Death of a Salesman (through May 18) and A View from the Bridge (through May 17) in a rotating repertory. In Death of a Salesman, Willy Loman, who made his living riding on a “smile and a shoeshine,” is constantly haunted by missed opportunities and a troubled past. A View from the Bridge also examines the promise and failure of the American Dream through Brooklyn longshoreman Eddie Carbone. Tickets. Arena Stage in Crystal City, Arlington, VA, 202-448-3300. www.arenastage.org |
| May 17: Crisis and Opportunity: The Rainforest Path to Health and Prosperity 2:45-6 p.m. “Amazon” John Easterling, founder of Amazon Herb Company speaks on cutting-edge nutrition and beauty products. “Green” business solutions to sustain the Amazon Rainforest. Complimentary samples. Free. Pre-registration or walk-in. River Road Unitarian Church, Bethesda, MD, 1-888-753-2153. www.rainforestrainbows.com |
 Through May 11: 1776 A revolutionary musical. Join our founding fathers as they argue, struggle, compromise and fight for freedom. 1776 is a fun and spirited look at a crucial moment in American history. Tickets. Olney Theatre Center, Olney, MD, 301-924-3400. www.olneytheatre.org
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 May 6-June 2: “In My Arms” Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, noon-5 p.m. A Mother’s Day exhibit of relief prints by Linda Larochelle. Loft Gallery, Occoquan, VA, 703-490-1117. www.loftgallery.org |
| May 17 & 18: Wine in the Woods Noon-6 p.m. Celebrating 16 years! Howard County’s annual wine and food festival. Sample and sip the vintages of Maryland’s premier wineries while picnicking on wonderful food. Dance to live music under a canopy of budding trees, and browse through the creations of talented artisans! Rain or shine. $$ Symphony Woods, Columbia, MD, 410-313-7275. www.wineinthewoods.com |
| May 31-June 1: 27th Annual Vintage Virginia Washington Woman is again a proud media sponsor. Come and explore the state’s riches and traditions in a festive outdoor atmosphere. Featuring more than 50 of the most prominent Virginia wineries. Also featuring entertainment, educational workshops and children’s activities. Bull Run Regional Park Special Events Center, Centreville, VA. www.vintagevirginia.com |
| May 10: Bethesda Fine Arts Festival Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Enjoy a weekend of culture with more than 140 booths of contemporary fine art and fine craft, jewelry and furniture along with live music and Bethesda’s best restaurants. Auburn & Norfolk avenues in Bethesda’s Woodmont Triangle, Bethesda, MD, 301-215-6660. www.bethesda.org |
 May 6-June 7: Beauty and the Beast Tuesday-Saturday, noon-6 p.m. Ceramic vessels and sculpture by Liz Lescault and new work by gallery artists. Waverly Street Gallery, Bethesda, MD, 301-951-9441. www.waverlystreetgallery.com |
| May 24: Philip Carter Winery Open House 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Grand renaming open house (formerly Stillhouse Vineyards). An afternoon of new wines, hosting of the first annual Philip Carter Winery Fencing Classic with visits from interpreters Charles Carter and Thomas Jefferson. Live music, pony rides and excellent comestibles. Philip Carter Winery, Hume, VA, 540-364-1203. |
 Through May 5: Springfield Art Guild Art Show Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.- 9 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Watercolors, oils, acrylics and mixed media are among the media represented. All art is for sale on the website. Pohick Library, Burke, VA, 703-644-7333. www.springfieldartguild.com |
| Butterflies + Plants: Partners in Evolution This permanent, immersive exhibit explores the processes and patterns of evolution and provides a new kind of experience. A walk-through, living butterfly house where visitors observe the many ways in which butterflies and other animals have evolved, adapted and diversified together with plant partners over tens of millions of years. National Museum of Natural History, NW, DC, 202-633-1000. www.mnh.si.edu |
 May 7-June 1: “Nature’s Journey” Wednesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. A solo exhibit of landscapes, lotus and flowers by Alexandria artist, Darlene Kaplan. Gallery West, Old Town Alexandria, VA, 703-549-6006. www.gallery-west.com |
 Through May 24: Potomac River School Wednesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Original new works by Mary Kokoski, Andrei Kushnir and Barbara Nuss. Each artist will present recent landscape paintings, focusing on the Potomac River Valley. American Painting Fine Art, NW, DC, 202-244-3244. www.classicamericanpainting.com |
 Through May 4: Painted Places Near and Far Wednesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Italy, France, Portugal and the U.S. Watercolor and collage by Helen Dilley Barsalou. Gallery West, Alexandria, VA, 703-549-6006. |
 Through June 20: “I Love A Parade” Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. This exhibit features expressionist paintings and collage by well-known Annapolis artist Cindy Cole. Gallery Frame Avenue, Bethesda, MD, 301-654-7700. www.FrameAvenue.com |
 Through May 24: “Just A Moment” Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Before the shutter can click, the moment has passed. What remains is an image burned into the creative mind, which like a vivid dream resurfaces time and again until it comes to life as a painting. This exhibition is Carol Milton’s attempt to record the change in atmosphere, which dramatically influences not only color, light and mood, but especially the energy given. The Vienna Arts Society Gallery, Vienna, VA, 703-319-3220. www.viennaartssociety.org |
 May 1-31: “Fresh Paint” An exhibit of new work by Trisha Adams will be on display. The solo exhibit will include still life and landscape paintings. Gallery 222, Leesburg, VA, 703-777-5498. www.gallery222.com |
| May 18: Taste of Arlington Noon-7:30 p.m. A mouth-watering event for the whole family. Sample foods and beverages offered from 45 of the “Best of the Best” restaurants in Arlington while listening and dancing to entertainment, exploring children’s activities and enjoying outdoor fun! Rain or shine. Admission is free, ticket booklets are sold for tasting. Ballston Common Mall and Wilson Blvd. www.tasteofarlington.com |
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