Through November 9: New Works by Sheep Jones Wednesday,-Saturday, noon-7 p.m.; Sunday, 1-5 p.m. New works weave a intriguing visual vocabulary of Sheep Jones’ painting, including sheds, vegetables, roots, fish, bats, birds, bees, bugs and little girls. Plan b Gallery, NW, DC, 202-234-2711. www.galleryplanb.com

Through January 3: Springfield Art Guild Art Show Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Watercolors, oils, acrylics, photography and mixed media are among the media represented. Fairfax County Government Center, Fairfax, VA. www.springfieldartguild.com

November 15-22: Lucien Clergue, Photographs Tuesday-Saturday, noon-6 p.m. As part of FotoWeek/DC, with a collection of photographs by internationally renowned photographer Lucien Clergue. Waverly Street Gallery, Bethesda, MD, 301-951-9441. www.waverlystreetgallery.com

Through December 13: The Fall 2008 Design House Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. This year’s Design House reflects each designer’s personal style and vision, drawing inspiration from different time periods and destinations around the world. Free. The Washington Design Center, DC, 202-646-6114. www.dcdesigncenter.com

November 19: Open House & Gallery Talk 5:30-8 p.m. Celebrating “Foto Week\DC,” D.C.’s premier photography event. Starting off with a wine and chocolate reception. At 6:30 p.m., featured photographers Fred Eberhart and Joseph Romeo will discuss their photography techniques and viewpoints. Broadway Gallery, Fairfax, VA, 703-273-2388. www.broadwaygalleries.net

November 7-9: The Washington Craft Show Nearly 200 leading craft artists selected by jury will again bring inspiring arts made in their studios in 34 states and D.C. $$ Washington Convention Center, DC. www.craftsamericashows.com

November 7: “Raise A Voice” 6-10 p.m. A charity art show showcasing original works by orphans or Russia. Come enjoy complimentary food and live music. Lighfoot Restaurant, Leesburg, VA, 703-777-5498.

November 4-December 1: Autumn Colors 11 a.m.-5 p.m. An exhibit of photography by Jack Nevitt of Woodbridge, VA and turned wood by Patrick O’Brien of Alexandria, VA. Artists’ Undertaking Gallery, Historic Occoquan, VA, 703-494-0584. www.theartistsundertaking.com

November 5-29: “Constructed” Wednesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sculpture and collage by Judith Richelieu. Gallery 10, NW, DC, 202-232-3326. www.gallery10dc.com

Beginning November 19: American Silver A teapot by prolific Colonial silversmith Myer Myers of New York City will be on view. It will be the centerpiece in a case installation of three pieces made by Myers (circa 1723-1795) and two others made by prominent American silversmiths for the Myers family. Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Richmond, VA, 804-340-1400. www.vmfa.museum

November 1-30: Ken Strong Featuring new works by Australian artist Ken Strong. Broadway Gallery, Fairfax, VA, 703-273-2388. www.broadwaygalleries.net

November 1-29: Marianne Giguere Prints and paintings by Marianne Giguere. Glenview Mansion Art Gallery, Glenview Mansion at Rockville Civic Center Park, Rockville, MD, 240-314-8682. www.rockvillemd.gov/arts

November 28, 29 & 30: Festival of Trees Friday & Saturday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Featuring more than 500 ornately decorated trees, wreaths and gingerbread houses designed by local artists. Live entertainment, holiday shopping. Proceeds benefit the Kennedy Krieger Institute, giving the gift of hope to the thousands of children treated at Kennedy Krieger. Tickets. Cow Palace, Maryland State Fairgrounds, Timonium, MD, 443-923-7300. www.festivaloftrees.kennedykrieger.org

November 7-30: “The Medium Is the Message” A show born of the sophistication, simplicity and elegance of two artists painter jodi and sculptor Paul Martin Wolff. Zenith Gallery, NW, DC, 202-726-1627.

November 11-December 6: Architectural Kaleidoscope Tuesday-Saturday, noon-6 p.m. Photographs by Joan Rosenstein and new works by gallery artists. Waverly Street Gallery, Bethesda, MD, 301-951-9441. www.waverlystreetgallery.com

Through November 7: “The Conscience of A Nation: Sid Chafetz Leads The Way” Weekdays, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. On exhibit during the week of the 2008 Election and featuring the work of a group of artists who have been asked to exhibit their visual commentaries about our community, particularly to investigate the psyche of survival instincts and emergency situations that grow from the consequences of the political action of our leaders. George Mason University’s Art and Visual Technology Department, Gallery 123, Faifax, VA. www.gmu.edu/cfa

The Community

November 11: Veterans Day Observance
11 a.m. The entire community is invited to join the City of Gaithersburg in its annual Veterans Day Observance to honor and recognize military personnel past and present who play such an important role in safeguarding the future. Rear Admiral Michael Browne to speak. City Hall Concert Pavilion, Gaithersburg, MD, 301-258-6350. www.gaithersburgmd.gov

November 16-21: Giving Freedom A World Voice
International Symposium Series 2008. A reflection on the global legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Presented by Humanities Council of Washington DC, 202-387-8391. www.wdchumanities.org

Health & Psychology

November 10: 7 Secrets to Getting Love Right
6:30-8:30 p.m. Amy Schoen, MBA, CPCC—Certified Professional Life Coach and National Dating and Relationship Expert-- will give you the road map to finding and keeping your ideal romantic partner. $$ Registration. First class held in NW, DC. www.takeaclass.org

Business & Finance

November 10: Beauty by Jeunique StyleMakers®
6:30-8 p.m. We do for people what interior designers do for rooms. Come learn about fulfilling creative business opportunities. Tysons Corner, VA, 703-321-7539. anne@colorandimageinsight.com

November 16: Financial Finesse
11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. We all have concerns about our finances, whether personal or business. Get your questions answered. An interactive panel discussion and lunch. Women Business Owners of Prince George’s County. $$ Registration. Hilton Garden Inn, Greenbelt, MD, 301-249-1891.

November 18: Financial Planning for Transitions
6:30-9 p.m. Navigating through tough times and tough conditions. Martha Hamilton, financial columnist formerly with The Washington Post and now writing online for the AARP Bulletin, will discuss the prospects and offer practical advice. $$ Registration. The Transition Network’s Dinner, American Grill, L’Enfant Plaza Hotel, Washington, DC, 301-718-8388. TTNDCchapter@aol.com

November 18: Pre-Divorce Financial Consideration & Planning
7 p.m. What is missing in most divorce processes is financial expertise. Be sure to attend one of these seminars presented by a Certified Divorce Planner. Free. Reservations. Divorce Planning, Inc., Alexandria, VA, 703-706-9533.

The Arts

November 2-30: “From The Artist’s Sketch Book”
Monday-Thursday, noon-4 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Mixed mediums by Harold Isen, Phillip Ratner and Yohanan Lakicevic. The Dennis and Phillip Ratner Museum, Bethesda, MD, 301-897-1518. www.ratnermuseum.com

Through November 9: Senior Artists Alliance
The City of Gaithersburg hosts an exhibit by members of the Senior Artists Alliance. City Hall Gallery, Gaithersburg, MD, 301-258-6394. www.gaithersburgmd.gov

Through January 11, 2009: On Display: National Museum of African Art
For 30 years, Xavier Guerrand-Hermes of the renowned Paris-based fashion empire collected both stunning North African jewelry and historic late 19th- and 20th-century photographs by some of the region’s most prominent photographers. The National Museum of African Art, SW, DC, 202-633-4600. www.africa.si.edu

Through November 15: XI Festival Internacional De Teatro Hispano
The festival of Hispanic Theater. In Spanish with English dubbing. All shows $15 & up. Tickets. Gunston Arts Center, Theatre 2, Arlington, VA, 703-548-3092. www.teatrodelaluna.org

Through November 16: William Shakespeare’s “1 Henry IV”
The comedy of the tavern and the drama of the battlefield converge in Shakespeare’s great history play weighing honor and obligation. Tickets. Folger Theatre, SE, DC. www.folger.edu

Through January 25, 2009: Role Models: Feminine Identity in Contemporary American Photography
This exhibition features the work of two generations of artists whose portraiture, self-portraiture and narrative photographs have indelibly inflected our understanding of gender and identity over the past 30 years. The National Museum of Women in the Arts (NMWA), NW, DC, 202-783-7370. www.nmwa.org

Through November 30: “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?”
It’s 2 a.m. and the party just won’t end. When George and Martha invite newlyweds Nick and Honey for late-night cocktails, the older couple becomes the host and hostess from hell as games and gossip give way to private grievances and painful secrets. Tickets. Centerstage, The Head Theater, Baltimore, MD. www.centerstage.org

Through February 1, 2009: “Women of Our Time: Twentieth-Century Photographs”
The exhibition is a selection of 90 images exclusively from the Portrait Gallery’s collection, celebrating women who have challenged and changed America over the past century. The National Portrait Gallery, NW, DC, 202-633-1000. www.npg.si.edu

November 1-2, 7-9, 14-16: “Guys & Dolls”
Great costumes, great music, great dancing and a cast of veteran performers. Aurora Studio Theatre Company. Tickets. Franklin Park Performing and Visual Arts Center, VA, 540-668-7072. www.AuroraStudioTheatre.org

November 2: An Afternoon of French Music
3 p.m. Renowned recitalist, chamber musician and lecturer Hyeweon Lee presents a program featuring works from the most important periods in French music. Tickets. Levine School of Music, Jane Lang Recital Hall, NW, DC. www.levineschool.org

November 7: Shakespeare’s “The Comedy of Errors”
8 p.m. The Aquila Theatre Company returns to George Mason University’s Center for the Arts with an imaginative and exuberant production of Shakespeare’s classic farce. Tickets. GMU, TheaterSpace, 888-945-2468. www.gum.edu/cfa

November 8: Trey McIntyre Project
2 & 8 p.m. Making their debut with two performances bursting with dazzling creativity and heightened physicality. Tickets. Olney Theatre Center, Olney, MD, 301-924-3400. www.olneytheatre.org

November 9: “What’s Opera Bach”
3 p.m. The Washington Bach Consort, the nation’s premier Baroque chorus and orchestra, returns for their 31st season. Tickets. Harmon Center for the Arts, DC, 202-429-2121. www.bachconsort.org

November 9-December 20: Vienna Arts Society
Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Featuring China-born artist Larissa Tung-Berry. The Vienna Arts Society, Vienna, VA, 703-319-3220.

November 12-December 21: “Grey Gardens”
Behind the closed doors of a dilapidated mansion, alongside 50 cats and piles of rubbish, live two bizarre and beautiful women who just happen to be the cousins of Jacqueline Kennedy. This unforgettable musical invites the audience inside of two shockingly different worlds: the resplendent Grey Gardens of 1941 and the Grey Gardens of 1973, a crumbling shadow of its former self. Tickets. Studio Theatre’s Metheny Theatre, NW, DC, 202-332-3300. www.studiotheatre.org

November 14-December 14: Dublin Carol
It is Christmas Eve in Dublin and assistant funeral director John Plunkett is no Scrooge, but he has a lot to consider about his past, present and future. His alcohol-clouded life has caused great damage to himself and those close to him. Tickets. Quotidian Theatre Company, Bethesda, MD, 301-816-1023. www.quotidiantheatre.org

November 16: “Paradise Now”
Doors open, 9:30 a.m.; Film starts at 10 a.m. Cinema Art Bethesda will show “Paradise Now,” two friends’ preparation for a suicide mission. A humanized look at men who commit terrorism. Directed by Hany Abu-Assad, a Palestinian born in Israel. A provocative discussion led by a local film expert to follow. Tickets. Landmark Bethesda Row Cinema, Bethesda, MD, 301-365-3679. www.CinemaArtBethesda.org

For A Good Cause

November 6: KNOCK-OUT Abuse Against Women Fundraiser
6:30 p.m., Silent Auction and Reception. 8 p.m., Dinner. Sparkle and Spice—A Crystal Anniversary is the theme of this year’s 15th annual fundraiser dinner, silent and live auctions. Tickets. The Ritz-Carlton, NW, DC, 202-725-5604. www.knockoutabuse.org

November 7: NMWA Fall Benefit
6:30 p.m. This year’s Fall Benefit will feature Ms. Lynda Carter’s sensational cabaret while guests wine, dine and dance. Tickets. The National Museum of Women in the Arts (NMWA), NW, DC, 202-783-7370. www.nmwa.org

November 7: Master Crafts and Music
7-9:30 p.m. An exclusive benefit evening at the Washington Craft Show for the Levine School of Music. View and purchase works from more than 200 of America’s finest artisans. Cocktail reception. Tickets. Walter E. Washington Convention Center, DC. www.levineschool.org

November 9: Women Chefs and Restaurateurs (WCR) Event
Paying tribute to the Washington area’s top women of food. Support the education and advancement of women in culinary arts. Door prizes. Tickets. Willow Restaurant, Arlington, VA, 1-877-927-7787. www.womenchefs.org

November 22-23: Enchanted Forest
Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The Junior League of Northern Virginia (JLNV) hosts its largest annual fundraiser. The Enchanted Forest features affordable holiday festivities for the entire family, including entertainment and crafts for children, gifts and holiday decorations. A silent auction includes theme-decorated trees and homemade gingerbread homes. Tickets. Sheraton Reston, Reston, VA, 703-848-2884. www.jlnv.org/theenchantedforest

Just For Fun

Through February 28, 2009: “Return to Toyland”
The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Museum showcases an antique toy collection. DAR Museum, NW, DC, 202-572-0563. www.dar.org

November 7-July 5, 2009: “One Life: The Mask of Lincoln”
In anticipation of the celebration of the 200th anniversary of Lincoln’s birth. The exhibition includes more than 30 images of Lincoln; most are from the Portrait Gallery’s extensive collection, such as the “tousled hair” portrait taken in 1857 and a Mathew Brady photograph that was taken just before Lincoln’s groundbreaking 1860 speech at the Copper Union. The National Portrait Gallery, NW, DC, 202-633-1000. www.npg.si.edu

November 7: French Wines and Cheeses Class
First Session: 6-7:15 p.m.; Second Session: 7:30-9 p.m. Laurent Guinand, president of GiraMondo Wine Adventures, will present and bring his 15 years+ experience in the wine industry. Additionally, he will share his knowledge of cheeses and the cheese industry. $$ Alliance Francaise de Washington, NW, DC, 202-234-7911, ext. 16. www.francedc.org

November 8 & 9: 10th Biennial Pyramid Atlantic Book Arts Fair and Conference
Over 55 artist vendors, conference talks, exhibitions. $$ Registration. Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation Arts Center, Montgomery College, Takoma Park, MD. www.bookartsfair.org

November 8: Annual Holiday Craft Bazaar
9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Featuring crafts, Shabby Chic Corner, silent auction, jewelry, White Elephant, bake shop, raffle, Café Assisi and activities for children. Free. St. Francis of Assisi Church, Derwood, MD, 301-840-1407. www.sfadw.org

November 9: Victorian Tea & 19th-Century Fashion Show with Music
3 p.m. Featuring clothing of the 1840s, 50s & 60s. Afternoon tea served in the early Victorian Parlors of Mt. Ida Visitor Center. $$ Registration. Patapsco Female Institute Historic Park, Ellicott City, MD, 410-465-8500.

November 14-16: Northern VA Christmas Market
Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. More than 300 artisans. Featuring quality fine arts and crafts, jewelry, Christmas collectibles, gourmet delights & more. $$ Dulles Expo Center, Chantilly, VA, 757-417-7771. www.emgshows.com

November 15: Workshop: Seasonal Centerpiece
10 a.m.-noon. Learn from a professional floral designer how to create seasonal centerpieces and apply your new skills to create arrangements all year. Supplies furnished. $$ Registration. U.S. National Arboretum, NE, DC, 202-245-4521. www.usna.usda.gov/Education

November 21 & 22: The Embassy of Canada’s 3rd Annual Craft Fair
Friday, 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Shop for Canadian wine, maple syrup, artwork, baked goods, Christmas decorations, jewelry, photography and more. Try wines from Canada, Italy and Argentina. In support of the United Way. Embassy of Canada, NW, DC, 202-682-1740. www.canadianembassy.org

November 22: 42nd Annual Craft Fair & Bake Sale
10 a.m.-5 p.m. A variety of beautiful and unique items and homemade baked goods. Proceeds benefit Garrett Park Cooperative Nursery School. Garrett Park Town Hall, Garrett Park, MD, 301-984-7514.

November 22: Kaydee Puppets
11 a.m. Saturday morning performances for families to benefit the Georgetown Recovery Fund to rebuild the neighborhood public library. St. John’s Episcopal Church, Blake Hall, NW, DC. www.dcplfoundation.org/georgetownrecovery.cfm

November 25: Thanksgiving Centerpieces
10 a.m.-noon. Combining traditional colors, flowers and materials of Thanksgiving to create several smaller table pieces. $$ Registration. Visitors Center Adult Workshop, Brookside Gardens, Wheaton, MD, 301-962-1400. www.brooksidegardens.org

November 29-30: National Capital Winter Antiques Show
Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, noon- 5 p.m. More than 20 distinguished dealers from around the nation will showcase fine furniture, glass, ceramics, pottery, jewelry, textiles, carpets, silver, clocks, prints, maps, folk art, garden ornaments and more. Tickets. The Lab School, Washington, NW, DC, 202, 537-1169. www.ArmacostAntiquesShows.com

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