THIS WEEK IN THE LITTLE CITY

Thursday

Taxes in Retirement Seminar

Informational seminar. Fairlington Community Center (3308 S. Stafford St., Arlington, VA), 11:00 AM or 6:30 PM, bit.ly/fcnp-0131e1.

Foreign Language Movie

Free event. Black History Month selection. The Alden Theatre (1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean, VA), 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

US Air Force Band Concert

Free Jazz Concert with the US Air Force Band. Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall (4915 E. Campus Dr., Alexandria, VA), 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

First Lady of Song: Ella Fitzgerald

Celebrate Ella Fitzgerald's phenomenal range, syncopated style, and heart of gold. Signature Theatre (3200 Campbell Ave, Arlington), 8:00 p.m.

The Thrills

The Thrills perform. JV's Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd, Falls Church), 8:30 p.m.

Friday

February 3

National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Symposium

On the impact of HIV on Black communities through presentations on data, barriers to HIV testing, prevention and treatment, and stigma. 10:30 a.m. HIV testing and health fair. Oakland Baptist Church (3408 King St., Alexandria, VA), 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Liberty Street Duo Liberty Street Duo performs. JV's Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd, Falls Church), 4:00 p.m.

Karl Stoll

Karl Stoll performs. Clare and Don’s Beach Shack (130 N. Washington St, Falls Church), 5:30 p.m.

National Symphony Orchestra

A Night at the Symphony with Mozart & Dvorak, National Symphony Orchestra. A new way to enjoy the symphony! The Anthem (901 Wharf St. SW, Washington, DC), 6:30 p.m

Dessert on Broadway

The Meridian High School and Henderson Middle School Choral Departments Present: Dessert on Broadway! Enjoy showtunes and intermission sweets. $5 admission. Meridian HS Auditorium (121 Mustang Alley, Falls Church), 7:00 p.m. Second showing Saturday at 2:00 p.m.

Family Fun Bingo

Join OFC for an evening of fun and prizes! $15. The Old Firehouse Center. (1440 Chain Bridge Rd., McLean, VA), 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Munit Mesfin

Munit Mesfin sings Roberta Flack. Creative Cauldron (410 S. Maple Ave., Falls Church), 7:30 p.m.

GMU Mens Volleyball vs. Lewis University

GMU Recreation Athletic Complex (4350 Banister Creek Ct., Fairfax, VA), 7:30 p.m.

Sarah Silverman

Sarah Silverman performs. Kennedy Center Concert Hall (2700 F St. NW, Washington, DC), 8:00 p.m.

Shartel & Hume Band

Shartel & Hume Band performs. JV's Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd, Falls Church), 8:30 p.m.

Brian Franke

Brian Franke performs. Dogwood Tavern (132 W. Broad St., Falls Church), 9:30 p.m.

Saturday February 4

Signing Storytime with Kathy MacMillan

Gather the whole family for fun learning American Sign Language vocabulary through stories, songs, and more! Mary Riley Styles Public Library (120 N. Virginia Ave. LL Conference Rm., Falls Church), 11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

Lunar New Year Celebration

The event will feature live, immersive entertainment including lion dances, a dragon parade and traditional Asian music and dance performances, handson activities, and a sampling of Asian pastries to snack on. Fashion Centre at Pentagon City (1100 S. Hayes St., Arlington, VA), 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

The History of Gospel

Celebrating the history of gospel music during Black History Month. Live performances by local churches and light refreshments. Bailey's Community Center (5920 Summers Ln., Falls Church), 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Teaching Heritage, Reaching Community

On the occasion of Black History Month, the Embassy of Switzerland and the Columbia Pike Partnership are hosting a panel discussion, with impactful public historians, and museum curators from the Washington metropolitan area. Arlington Career Center (816 S. Walter Reed Dr., Arlington, VA), 2:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Jumpin Jupiter

Jumpin Jupiter performs. JV's Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd, Falls Church), 4:00 p.m.

Tunematics

Tunematics performs. Clare and Don’s Beach Shack (130 N. Washington St, Falls Church), 5:30 p.m.

GMU Womens Tennis vs. Delaware State

Burke Racquet and Swim Club (6001 Burke Commons Rd., Burke, VA), 6:45 p.m.

Jesca Hoop

Jesca Hoop performs with Gracie and Rachel. Jammin' Java (227 Maple Ave E., Vienna, VA), 7:00 p.m.

GMU Mens Volleyball vs. Purdue Fort Wayne

GMU Recreation Athletic Complex (4350 Banister Creek Ct., Fairfax, VA), 7:30 p.m.

Veronneau

Veronneau performing. Creative Cauldron (410 S. Maple Ave., Falls Church), 7:30 p.m.

Virginia Opera: Fellow Travelers

Fresh out of college and working in a senator’s office during the "Red Scare" of the 1950s, a young man's values are put to the test when he falls in love with a handsome State Department official, becoming tangled in a web of fear and deceit. Set during the “Lavender Scare,” the witch hunt and mass firings of gay people in the U.S. government that paralleled McCarthyism. GMU Center for the Arts (4373 Mason Pond Dr., Fairfax, VA), 8:00 p.m. Second showing Sunday at 2:00 p.m.

Shakin

Woods Band

Shakin Woods Band performs. JV's Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd, Falls Church), 8:30 p.m.

Patchwork Dorothy

Patchwork Dorothy performs. Dogwood Tavern (132 W. Broad St., Falls Church), 9:30 p.m.

Sunday February 5

NOVA Central Farm Markets

A year-round farmers market in Vienna, VA. Features fresh local pork, chicken, fish, cheeses,