Arlington Agenda is a listing of interesting events for the week ahead in Arlington County.
If you’d like to see your event featured, fill out the event submission form. Also, be sure to check out our event calendar.
Wednesday
Grub For Good
Potomac River Running Store (4501 North Fairfax Drive)
Time: 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Come out to Grub for Good, a 5K fun run and happy hour that engages the running community to support those struggling with food and body image issues, while fighting the stigma that surrounds eating disorders.
Thursday
Unplugged at Market Common Clarendon
Market Common Clarendon (2700 Clarendon Blvd)
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Come and enjoy live music by popular local bands performing acoustic remixes of their work every Thursday evening, June through August.
Rock at The Row
Pentagon Row (1101 South Joyce Street)
Time: 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
This weekly event will take place behind Champps Americana Restaurant on Thursday nights from 7pm-9pm, June 6th through August 22nd.
Friday
Rosslyn’s Film Fest: Risky Business*
Gateway Park (1300 Lee Highway)
Time: 8:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Moviegoers are encouraged to bring a picnic and a blanket. Films begin at dusk, approximately 8:00 p.m. Before the show, enjoy games and prizes. Rain or shine.
Saturday
Saturday Morning Footy*
Bluemont Park (601 North Manchester Street)
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
A youth Australian football program that teaches the skills and rules of Australian football to boys and girls aged 5 to 15.
1st Annual APS Student Film Festival
HB Woodlawn Auditorium (4100 North Vacation Lane)
Time: 3:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Come hear what Arlington’s newest generation of filmmakers has to say, celebrate their creativity, and vote your favorite for the audience choice awards this year.
Beer & Chocolate Pairing Class
Washington Wine Academy (1201 South Eads Street, Suite 400)
Time: 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Beer. Chocolate. Got your attention? Great, because you won’t want to miss this class with Certified Cicerone® Mike Reinitz and local Chocolatier Rob Kingsbury of Kingsbury Chocolates.
*Denotes featured (sponsored) event
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For Immediate Release
Progress for All Announces Inaugural Black Men Vote Virtual Town Hall
Date: April 19, 2024
Contact: Marc M. M. Peters
The Award is available to recent high school graduates and non-traditional students (see the application for more details). Each recipient may be awarded up to $20,000. Applicants are required to submit an online application form as well as a short video application.
The applicant must be an Arlington resident pursuing a career or technical education accredited program, within a high-growth career, that will be completed within two years.
The careers and programs include, but are not limited to:
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Audio, Video, and Sound Engineering Technicians
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Broadcast Technicians
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Commercial Drivers
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Culinary Arts
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Early Childcare Education
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Healthcare
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Information Technology and Computer Science
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Manufacturing and Skilled Trades (including welding, auto and aviation mechanics and technicians)
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Public Safety
ACFCU’s Free Homebuying 101 Webinar: Steps to Getting Pre-Approved
Are you ready to jump into homeownership, or have you started considering it but don’t know where to start?
Financial preparation is key when thinking about purchasing your first home and the first step to getting pre-approved. Join ACFCU for
Sweeney Todd
A victim of a gross injustice that robbed him of his wife and child, Sweeney Todd sets about exacting a terrible revenge on society.
