Spoons, Toons and Booze
Where: Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse, 2903 Columbia Pike, Arlington
When: July 13-14, Noon
Extend your weekend-morning bliss with some early-afternoon cartoons, cereal (from an all-you-can-eat bar) and adult beverages. And scrap the latte for a breakfast cocktail—including The Sonny, a Cocoa Puff-topped White Russian. $15.
Lionel Richie
Where: Filene Center at Wolf Trap, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna
When: July 15, 8 p.m.
Before there was Adele’s “Hello,” there was Lionel Richie’s, a stirring and equally dramatic ballad that went to No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1984. Have your ’80s dance moves ready as the American Idol judge revisits his many hits, with “All Night Long” and “Dancing on the Ceiling.” $127-$147.
SigWorks: Soldiers of the Cross
Where: Signature Theatre, 4200 Campbell Ave., Arlington
When: July 15, 7 p.m.
In this new dramedy by local playwright and American University professor Caleen Sinette Jennings, an African-American activist has to re-assess her family dynamics when her brothers wed outside their race. The work is part of SigWorks: Monday Night New Play Readings at Ali’s Bar. Free.
Treasure Island
Where: Synetic Theater, 1800 South Bell Street, Arlington
When: July 17-August 18
Explore the world of orphan Jane Hawkins as she searches for buried treasure with a crew of adventurers in this adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic tale. Recommended age 8+. $10-$65.
Sheryl Crow
Where: Filene Center at Wolf Trap, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna
When: July 18, 8 p.m.
She’s got nine Grammys under her belt and a roster of hits that include “All I Wanna Do,” “Strong Enough,” “If It Makes You Happy” and “Soak Up the Sun”—a great segue to the fact that you can do just that at her Wolf Trap concert. $45-$185.