Dar Williams is in town for two shows.
Dar Williams is in town for two shows. (Traci Goudie)
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Thursday, November 5, 2009

THU

Nov. 5

"PROJECTIONS: LINE ON LAND" Renee van der Stelt's exhibit explores how drawings can affect and shape spaces and our perception of them. Through Nov. 29. Torpedo Factory Art Center, Target Gallery, 105 N. Union St., Alexandria. 703-838-4565, Ext. 4, or http://www.torpedofactory.org. Free.

18TH-CENTURY DANCE CLASS Learn 18th-century English country dancing in preparation for the Late Harvest Ball on Nov. 21. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Gadsby's Tavern Museum, 134 N. Royal St., Alexandria. 703-838-4242 or http://www.gadsbystavern.org. $12 per class; $30 for the series of three; reservations recommended.

GERALD ALBRIGHT Hear the saxophonist's blend of jazz and R&B. His latest album, "Sax for Stax," was nominated for a Grammy Award. 7:30 p.m. Birchmere, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria. 703-549-7500, 703-573-7328 or http://www.birchmere.com. $35.

EMMET SWIMMING A benefit concert with all proceeds going toward buying a property for the Duffy House, which provides a haven for women (and their children) who were abused or sexually assaulted. With Jukebox Serenade. 8 p.m. Iota Club & Cafe, 2832 Wilson Blvd., Arlington. 703-522-8340 or http://www.iotaclubandcafe.com. $15.

FRI

Nov. 6

DAR WILLIAMS The New England folk-scene star performs with Dala on Friday and Rhythm Angels on Saturday. 7:30 p.m. Birchmere, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria. 703-549-7500, 703-573-7328 or http://www.birchmere.com. $35.

THE INFAMOUS STRING DUSTERS The group is a melting pot of American music (from classical and jazz to hard rock and country). With Junior League Band. 9 p.m. Iota Club & Cafe, 2832 Wilson Blvd., Arlington. 703-522-8340 or http://www.iotaclubandcafe.com. $15.

SAT

Nov. 7

"FALL SOLOS" Contemporary art by David Page, Cynthia Hron, Pamela Sunstrum, Jenn Figg, Roxana Perez-Mendez and Christian Benefiel. This is the last day of the exhibit. Arlington Arts Center, 3550 Wilson Blvd., Arlington. 703-248-6800 or http://www.arlingtonartscenter.org. Free.

BOB SMITH The Washington area pianist plays jazz. 8 p.m. Morrison House Hotel, 116 S. Alfred St., Alexandria. 703-838-8000 or http://www.morrisonhouse.com. Free.

"THE TALE OF THE FISHERMAN AND THE GOLDEN FISH" A poor fisherman catches a magical golden fish that promises him a great ransom if freed. For age 4 and older. Saturday at 12:30 and 3:30 p.m., Sunday at noon. Through Nov. 22. Classika Theatre, 4041 Campbell Ave., Arlington. 703-824-6200 or http://www.classika.org. $12.


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