What to See in Arlington December 18-January 7

Holiday Cheer!, The Deplorable, Film Screening & Conversation: Tactics for Remembering, Holding Together: Artist Talk,...

December 18, 2025

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National Chamber Ensemble: Holiday Cheer!

Sat, Dec 20 | 7:30p | Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington | Barcroft

NCE's most beloved annual tradition returns with a joyful celebration for the whole family. This concert brings together rising young stars—winners of the 2025 Nancy Peery Marriott Young Artist Piano Competition and talented student performers from the community—alongside the acclaimed Voce Chamber Singers, conducted by David Mann. Festive classics, seasonal favorites, and a Carols Sing-Along make this a heartwarming event that shines with the spirit of togetherness and musical excellence. More

Winter Arts Highlight

'Tis the season for gathering with family and friends! If you're looking for ways to entertain your guests or explore Arlington’s vibrant arts scene this holiday season, we’ve got you covered. With events running through January, Arlington’s Winter Arts Highlight offers a comprehensive guide to arts and cultural happenings across the county, ensuring you’ll find something for everyone. More events added throughout the season! More

What to See in Arlington December 18-January 7

Avant Bard: The Deplorables

Sun, Dec 21 | 2p | The Filling Station (Ballston Exchange) | Ballston

As we prepare for America’s 250th and five years post the infamy of January 6th, The Deplorables is a history play for the present. Episodes (both real and imagined) from the American Revolution and Civil War collide with actual congressional testimony from four police officers in the aftermath of the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. Part of The Resistance Readings, staged readings and other acts at 2:00 p.m. every 3rd Sunday of the month at The Filling Station in Arlington, VA. More

Lisu Vega in collaboration with Carlos Pedreáñez, The Uncertain Future of Absence (El Futuro Incierto de la Ausencia), 2025,

MoCA Arlington
Film Screening & Conversation: Tactics for Remembering

Thurs, Dec 18 | 6:30p | MoCA Arlington | Virginia Square

Join for a special screening of a short documentary developed in conjunction with the exhibition Tactics for Remembering. The documentary brings viewers into the work of the exhibiting artists–Amalia Caputo, Reynier Leyva Novo, and Lisu Vega–in their own words. The screening will be followed by a conversation between guest curator Fabiola R. Delgado and panelists Ricardo Betancourt (film director) and Luis Vasquez La Roche (artist and professor), whose practices engage with themes of memory, migration, and cultural continuity. More

Arlington Artists Alliance
Holding Together: Artist Talk

Thurs, Dec 18 | Alliance Gallery | Clarendon

Join to learn about the artistic practices of the artists of Julie Dzikiewicz, Rosemary Feit Covey, Tracy Ferry, Emily Shepardson, and Jennifer Wessmiller - the artists of "Holding Together". More

Closing Event with Catherine Day & Betsy Packard

Sat, Dec 27 | 5-7p | Fred Schnider Gallery of Art | Virginia Square

Join for a closing event with Catherine Day and Betsy Packard. Along with curator David Carlson they will discuss their latest collaborative show “Subtle Energy”. More

Livestream of Final Music Session with Victor Hurtado

Fri, Dec 19 | 7-8p | Studio PAUSE | Douglas Park

Victor Hurtado has been teaching private singing classes for military veterans via The Armed Services Armed Partnership (ASAP) for many Saturdays this year at the Studio. When that ended, he and the veterans wanted to continue their “Music Sessions from Studio Pause,” and now they are opening up their hearts and singing voices to the community in a livestream finale of their last session together! More

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