Arlington Agenda (May 20-26)
Arlington Agenda is a listing of interesting events for the week ahead in Arlington County.
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Wednesday
Restaurant & Rhythms Music Series*
Amuse at Le Meridien Arlington (1121 19th Street North)
Time: 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Restaurants and Rhythms offers weekly performances inside three Rosslyn restaurants through August. Each location will also offer Happy Hour specials in conjunction with the live bands.
On Tap Magazine Summer Beer Sampling*
Velocity Five (2300 Clarendon Blvd)
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Enjoy complimentary appetizers and have the chance to sample each of the beers. You must be 21+ to attend, no exceptions, and you must RSVP at www.ontaponline.com/beer.
Thursday
Jackie and Brenna’s High School Reunion*
Whole Foods Market (2700 Wilson Blvd)
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
The Wine:30 Team is heading back to High School in the retro charm of the 80’s! Join us a “Dance Hall Days” inspired menu, spectacular wines, and lots of really big hair. Dress in prom attire and receive an additional $2 off admission.
Friday
Jay Pharoah from SNL
Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse (2903 Columbia Pike)
Time: 10:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
Enjoy standup comedy routine by Jay Pharaoh. Admission is 21 years old and up. Doors open 45 minutes to show start time. Tickets $25.
Saturday
Central Arlington Historical Walking Tour
Clarendon Metro Station (3100 Wilson Blvd)
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
An easy all-day walk of 10-12 miles touring historic points in central Arlington, including colonial, Civil War, trolley and W&OD Railroad sites. Visit Clarendon, Ballston, Arlington Forest and Glencarlyn neighborhoods. Walk along Lubber Run and Four Mile Run.
Sunday
Northside Social Open Mic Night
Northside Social (3211 Wilson Blvd)
Time: 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Hosted by local musician, Ken Wenzel. Enjoy local comedians or give it a try yourself at open mic night. Sign up at 6:30p.m.
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Arlington Agenda (May 13-19)
Arlington Agenda is a listing of interesting events for the week ahead in Arlington County.
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Thursday
HAZE: The Perils of Binge Drinking*
Arlington Central Library (1015 N. Quincy Street)
Time: 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Clips from the film HAZE, which tells the story of a college student’s experience of alcohol abuse and hazing combined with a panel discussion.
Friday
Hal Sparks Live at the Drafthouse*
Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse (2903 Columbia Pike)
Time: 7:15 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Comic actor Hal Sparks (E! Television’s Talk Soup, Showtime’s Queer as Folk, Dude, Where’s My Car?) performs stand-up comedy routine.
Outdoor Film Festival: The Breakfast Club*
Gateway Park (1300 Lee Highway)
Time: 8:15 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Movies shown rain or shine. However, movies will be cancelled for severe weather, including heavy rains and strong winds.
Big Sandy and His Fly-Rite Boys
Iota Club & Cafe (2832 Wilson Blvd)
Time: 9:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
The rockabilly hall-of-famers, currently celebrating their 25th year as a band, play a toe-tapping mix of western swing, country and rollicking rock and roll.
Saturday
Knock ‘N Roll Crab and Music Feast Fundraiser*
Annex (601 N. Randolph Street)
Time: 5:05 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
ALL YOU CAN EAT Crab and Music Feast Fundraiser benefiting two local non-profits, Phoenix Bikes and T3 Honu.
Black Holes: The Other Side of Infinity
Arlington Planetarium (1426 N. Quincy Street)
Time: 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
A dome show narrated by Academy-Award nominated actor Liam Neeson. Followed by Interactive Star Talk by Dr. Jessica Rosenberg.
Sunday
Taste of Arlington
Ballston (Wilson Blvd between Glebe Road and N. Randolph Street)
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
The Ballston Business Inprovement District’s 26th Annual Taste of Arlington features more than 40 of Arlington’s favorite restaurants.
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Arlington Agenda (May 6-12)
Arlington Agenda is a listing of interesting events for the week ahead in Arlington County.
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Wednesday
US Army’s Twilight Tattoo
Summerall Field (Sheridan Avenue, Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall)
Time: 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Twilight Tattoo is an hour-long military pageant featuring Soldiers from The 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) and The U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own.”
Thursday
Divas and Desserts*
Whole Foods Market (2700 Wilson Blvd)
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Join Whole Foods Market, Arlington and celebrate moms everywhere with wine, decadent desserts and spa essentials. Enjoy 5 different desserts, 5 sips of wine, plus a wine glass for only $5.
Friday
Art Gallery Opening Reception
Gallery Underground (2100 Crystal Drive)
Time: 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Gallery Underground will host the Opening Receptions for both Sharing of Spirit, a group show by the Gallery Artists, and A Visual Feast, a solo exhibit by well known artist Jane McElvany Coonce
Live Music: Big Sam’s Funky Nation
Artisphere (1101 Wilson Blvd)
Time: 8:30 – 10:30 p.m.
New Orleans native Big Sam Williams entertains with his exhilarating call-and-response MC-style and brand of high-voltage “Noladelic Powerfunk.”
Saturday
AWLA Walk for the Animals
Bluemont Park (329 N. Manchester Street)
Time: 8:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Leash-up Fido, strap on your walking shoes and join hundreds of animal enthusiasts for a three-mile walk or one-mile stroll through the park followed by a festival of entertainment.
Live It Up on the Loop*
Market Common Clarendon (2700 Clarendon Blvd)
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
A family event encouraging everyone to ‘live it up’ with a healthy lifestyle with free activities and entertainment for all ages ‘on the loop’ at Market Common Clarendon.
Democratic School Board Endorsement Caucus*
Washington-Lee High School (1301 N. Stafford Street)
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Help the Arlington Democrats select their nominee for the School Board. The election is open to all Democrats in Arlington who are registered to vote.
Arlington Neighborhood Day
Various Locations
Various Times
Arlington Neighborhood Day encourages Arlingtonians to make connections with neighbors by participating in various community events around the county.
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Arlington Agenda (April 29-May 5)
Arlington Agenda is a listing of interesting events for the week ahead in Arlington County.
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Monday
Author Event: Junot Díaz
Arlington Central Library (1015)
Time: 7:00 – 9:30 p.m.
Pulitzer Prize winning author Junot Díaz discusses his book, “The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao.” Admission is free but seating is first-come, first-serve.
Thursday
Staying Involved in Your Child’s Life*
Kenmore Middle School (200 S. Carlin Springs Road)
Time: 7:00 – 8:45 p.m.
Mission Possible: Staying Involved In Your Child’s Life in Middle School & Beyond will teach parents to deal with the transition from middle to high school.
Friday
How to Make It a Great Speech*
Bloomberg BNA Conference Room (1801 S. Bell Street)
Time: 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
World Champion of Public Speaking Ryan Avery trains clients on how to write and deliver a great speech.
Swan Lake Act II*
Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre (125 S. Old Glebe Road)
Time: 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.
BalletNova Artistic Director Nancie Woods is presenting her re-staging of Tchaikovsky’s classical favorite, “Swan Lake – Act II”.
Saturday
Swan Lake Act II*
Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre (125 S. Old Glebe Road)
Time: 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.
BalletNova Artistic Director Nancie Woods is presenting her re-staging of Tchaikovsky’s classical favorite, “Swan Lake – Act II”.
Sunday
Friends of Montessori Education 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run*
Marymount University Ballston Campus (1000 N. Glebe Road)
Time: 9:00 – 10:30 a.m.
A 5K race and one mile “fun run” is held to benefit Friend of Montessori Education, which helps lower-income children attend Montessori schools.
Cinco de Mayo Party*
Mad Rose Tavern, et al (3100 Clarendon Blvd)
Time: 12:00 – 8:00 p.m.
A Cinco de Mayo block party with food and drink specials and a raffle giveaway, featuring jugglers, a mariachi band and 8 DJs at five Clarendon area bars.
Swan Lake Act II*
Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre (125 S. Old Glebe Road)
Time: 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
BalletNova Artistic Director Nancie Woods is presenting her re-staging of Tchaikovsky’s classical favorite, “Swan Lake – Act II”.
Special Screening: Stacker
Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse (2903 Columbia Pike)
Time: 4:30 p.m.
Screening of an inspirational documentary that follows several of the world’s fastest sport stackers, including Arlington’s own William Polly.
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Arlington Agenda (April 22-28)
Arlington Agenda is a listing of interesting events for the week ahead in Arlington County.
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Thursday
Rally Against Rape and Take Back the Night*
Gateway Park (1300 Lee Highway)
Time: 7:00 – 9:30 p.m.
Take Back the Night is a rally against sexual and domestic violence. The event will feature guest speakers, survivor speak outs, information booths, music and a candlelight vigil.
Live Theater: Wizard of Oz
Yorktown High School (5200 N. Yorktown Blvd)
Time: 7:00 – 10:00 p.m.
A new twist on the classic musical, performed by Yorktown High School students. The opening night of a three-day run.
Pussycat Doll Kaya Jones Live*
CANCELED
CANCELED
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED AS OF 4/25.
Friday
Live Music: Gonzo’s Nose
Clarendon Grill (1101 N. Highland Street)
Time: 10:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m.
The popular local cover band performs from their repertoire of more than 200 popular songs.
Saturday
Move Me Festival
Kenmore Middle School (200 S. Carlin Springs Road)
Time: 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Move Me is a FREE family-friendly celebration of the arts and culture, serving over 500 people annually, featuring performances and artistic activities by local arts partners.
Organ Concert*
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church (3022 Woodlawn Avenue, Falls Church)
Time: 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
Dr. Eileen Guenther, a national and international organ recitalist, will perform a selection of solo works for organ.
Kiwanis Club Auction-Benefit*
Lyon Park Community Center (414 N. Fillmore Street)
Time: 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
County Board Chair Walter Tejada is scheduled to serve as auctioneer for the Kiwanis Club of South Arlington’s biggest fundraiser of the year.
Live Theater: The Personal(s)*
Signature Theatre (4200 Campbell Avenue)
Time: 8:00 – 9:40 p.m.
After surviving a tragedy, estranged husband and wife Don and Janna go on a series of “blind dates” to try to save their marriage.
Sunday
Bluemont/Bon Air Community Walkabout
Fields Park (775 N. George Mason Drive)
Time: 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
The 2.5-mile, nine-stop Bluemont/Bon Air Walkabout route takes walkers from blue-ribbon schools to award-winning gardens, verdant parkland to retail crossroads, 1800s farmhouse to 1900s railroad caboose.
PetTech CPR First Aid Class*
Animal Welfare League of Arlington (2650 S. Arlington Mill Drive)
Time: 5:00 – 9:00 p.m.
This 4-hour class is designed to teach you all of the core skill sets required in any emergency situation involving the pets in your life.
Live Theater: Paul’s Case
Artisphere Black Box Theatre (1101 Wilson Blvd)
Time: 7:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Paul, a high school boy, feels trapped in Pittsburgh, where his controlling father wants him to enter the business world. Instead, he runs away to New York.
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Arlington Agenda (April 15-21)
Arlington Agenda is a listing of interesting events for the week ahead in Arlington County.
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Wednesday
31st Annual Valor Awards
Fort Myer Officers’ Club (214 Jackson Avenue)
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
The ceremony honors members of Arlington County’s Police, Fire, and Sheriff Departments who have displayed incredible bravery during the past year.
Clarendon Farmers Market*
Clarendon Central Park (next to the Metro entrance)
Time: 3:00 – 7:00 p.m.
The Clarendon Farmers Market is now entering its 15th season, featuring locally grown produce, locally baked goods, and locally raised proteins.
Thursday
Pig and Oyster Roast to Benefit Doorways
Rocklands BBQ (3471 Washington Blvd)
Time: 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Rocklands will kick off patio season with a special evening of food and drink to benefit Doorways for Women and Families. The entire $25 ticket price goes directly to support Doorways.
Arlington Rotary Education Fundraiser Banquet*
China Garden Restaurant (1100 Wilson Blvd)
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Join us in a fundraiser banquet to benefit the Arlington Rotary Educational Foundation (AREF). The cost is $50 per person (or reduced price of $95 per couple).
Friday
Dave Coulier Live Stand-Up
Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse (2903 Columbia Pike)
Time: 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Comedian, impressionist and former Full House star Dave Coulier will be returns to Arlington for one of several comedy shows.
Saturday
9 to 5: The Musical*
Thomas Jefferson Community Center (125 S. Old Glebe Road)
Time: 8:00 – 10:45 p.m.
The closing show of the production. Based on the hit 1980 movie and featuring the popular title song by Dolly Parton, 9 to 5: The Musical features a score written by Parton herself.
Live Music: Burnt Sienna
Location (Address)
Time: 10:00 p.m.
The five-piece cover rock band performs. In a Facebook post, the band writes: “Come party with us this Saturday at the Clarendon Grill. After all, it’s technically a holiday.”
Sunday
Green Living Expo and Earth Week Community Fair
GMU Founders Hall (3351 Fairfax Drive)
Time: 12:00 – 4:30 p.m.
The expo lets you “learn about practical ways to green your lifestyle.” The event will also feature a cupcake baking contest.
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Arlington Agenda (April 8-14)
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Tuesday
Two Wheel Tuesdays*
Westover Library (1644 McKinley Road)
Time: 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
A local bike shop expert will help you pick the perfect bike type for your needs, and the best type of equipment to have for the riding you’ll be doing.
Author Event: Dinaw Mengestu
Arlington Central Library (1015 N. Quincy Street)
Time: 7:00 – 9:30 p.m.
Arlington Reads 2013 welcomes acclaimed author and journalist Dinaw Mengestu, author of “The Beautiful Things that Heaven Bears.”
Wednesday
Clarendon Farmers Market*
Clarendon Central Park (next to the Metro entrance)
Time: 3:00 – 7:00 p.m.
The Clarendon Farmers Market is now entering its 15th season, featuring locally grown produce, locally baked goods, and locally raised proteins.
Thursday
Documentary: Congo – The Grand Inga Project
Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse (2903 Columbia Pike)
Time: 7:00 p.m. and 9:45 p.m.
The Grand Inga Project is an award-winning, 80-minute film that follows four adventurers through the 50 mile stretch of the Congo River known as the Inga Rapids.
Friday
All-Locals Music Lineup
Iota Club & Cafe (2832 Wilson Blvd)
Time: 8:30 – 11:30 p.m.
Lineup of local musical acts including Margot MacDonald, Star FK Radium, South Rail, Yellow Tie Guy, The Charm Offensive and The Dreamscapes Project. $10 cover.
Saturday
Math Workshop from the A+ Club*
Shirlington Branch Library (4200 Campbell Avenue)
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Award-winning high school math teacher Okera Hawkins will review math learning strategies and study techniques. Aimed at middle, high school and lower-level college math students.
Live Music: Alien Arcade
Clarendon Grill (1101 N. Highland Street)
Time: 10:00 p.m.
All-star cover band Alien Arcade performs, starting at 10:00 p.m. The show includes “a brand new state-of-the-art stage production and light show.”
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Arlington Agenda (April 1-7)
Arlington Agenda is a listing of interesting events for the week ahead in Arlington County.
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Thursday
American Girls Author Talk
Cherrydale Branch Library (2190 N. Military Road)
Time: 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Yale and Harvard-educated American Girls author Valerie Tripp discusses “where the ideas for the stories come from, the creative process, research and the joys of writing.”
Friday
9 to 5: The Musical*
Thomas Jefferson Community Center (125 S. Old Glebe Road)
Time: 8:00 – 10:45 p.m.
Based on the hit 1980 movie and featuring the popular title song by Dolly Parton, 9 to 5: The Musical features a score written by Parton herself.
Live Comedy: Dan Levy
Arlington Cinema Drafthouse (2903 Columbia Pike)
Time: 10:00 – 11:30 p.m.
Comedian Dan Levy, who has appeared on shows on E!, HBO, MTV and Comedy Central, performs live standup comedy.
Saturday
Arlington Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast*
Clarendon United Methodist Church (606 N. Irving Street)
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Third Annual Pancake Breakfast serving pancakes, sausage, apple sauce, orange juice, coffee, tea and milk. Also featuring an Antique Car Show, Moon Bounce, Face Painting, and Raffle Prizes.
Sunday
All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast
American Legion Post 139 (3445 Washington Blvd)
Time: 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Unlimited eggs, omelets, bacon, sausage, sausage gravy, biscuits, pancakes and toast for $8. Discounts for children. Coffee and orange juice also included.
Wine Tasting for Kidsave*
Screwtop Wine Bar (1025 N. Fillmore Street)
Time: 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Screwtop is holding a fundraiser to benefit Kidsave. The event will feature “great wine and appetizers with great friends for a great cause.”
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Arlington Agenda (March 25-31)
Arlington Agenda is a listing of interesting events for the week ahead in and around Arlington County.
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Monday
Goose Island Tap Takeover*
Fire Works Pizza (2350 Clarendon Blvd)
Time: 5:00 p.m.- Close
To start off Craft Brewers Conference week, Fire Works will feature four of the five Goose Island Bourbon County series beers.
Tuesday
New Belgium Tap Takeover*
Fire Works Pizza (2350 Clarendon Blvd)
Time: 5:00 p.m.- Close
New Belgium takes over the taps at Fire Works, pouring three beers from their Lips of Faith lineup, plus other brews.
Wednesday
Brewers Reception*
Fire Works Pizza (2350 Clarendon Blvd)
Time: 5:00 p.m.- Close
Representatives from five breweries — Blue Mountain, Terrapin, Highland, Schlafly, and Sixpoint — stop by. Fire Works will be pouring three beers from each.
Film Screening: “An Ordinary Hero”
Artisphere (1101 Wilson Blvd)
Time: 7:00 p.m.- 9:30 p.m.
A screening of “An Ordinary Hero: The True Story of Joan Mulholland.” To be followed by a panel discussion with Mulholland and the film’s writer/director.
Thursday
Sisqo Live and 90s Party
Mad Rose Tavern (3100 Clarendon Blvd)
Time: 9:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m.
Sisqo, the artist behind the 2000 hit “Thong Song,” and DJ Chris Styles perform at an “I [Heart] the 90′s Party.” Admission is free but a $15 “cut line pass” is being offered.
Saturday
Symphony Orchestra of Arlington Gala 2013*
George Washington Masonic National Theater (101 Callahan Drive, Alexandria)
Time: 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
An annual gala fundraiser for the Symphony Orchestra of Arlington that will include a silent auction and a musical tribute to Aaron Copland.
“Eggs-travaganza” Easter Egg Hunt
Trinity Presbyterian Church (5533 North 16th Street)
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
The community is invited to an Easter egg hunt for children of all ages. Kids will also be able to dye and decorate their own hard-boiled Easter eggs.
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Arlington Agenda (March 18-24)
Arlington Agenda is a listing of interesting events for the week ahead in Arlington County.
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Tuesday
The 9 Songwriters Series
Iota Club and Cafe (2832 Wilson Blvd)
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Justin Trawick and eight of his singer-songwriter friends perform. The group has toured around Virginia, the D.C. area, and NYC. Tickets are $10.
Wednesday
Turning Trash into Garden Gold
Westover Branch Library (1644 N. McKinley Road)
Time: 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Master Gardeners will speak and answer questions about gardening and composting. You’ll learn how reduce waste and add valuable compounds back to the soil.
Thursday
NCAA Bracket Challenge
World of Beer (901 N. Glebe Road)
Time: Noon – Midnight (approximate)
In addition to showing March Madness games all day, World of Beer in Ballston is hosting a “Bracket Challenge” for the NCAA tournament.
Friday
Live Music: The Reflex
Clarendon Grill (1101 N. Highland Street)
Time: 10:00 p.m.
The Reflex, a 1980s cover band, performs. Says the band’s website: “Step inside the DeLorean and get ready to go back in time.”
Saturday
The Art of the African-American Spiritual*
Artisphere Spectrum Theater (1611 N. Kent Street)
Time: 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Soprano Aundi Marie Moore and the National Chamber Ensemble take the listeners on an incredible journey of African-American musical culture.
Sunday
PetTech CPR First Aid Class*
Animal Welfare League of Arlington (2650 S. Arlington Mill Drive)
Time: 5:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Join Safety Furst, A Division of Loyalty Pet Care, for a 4HR Professional Certification Class in CPR, Rescue Breathing, Choking Management, Poisoning, Insect Bites, etc.
Annie Sing Along Party
Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse (2903 Columbia Pike)
Time: 11:45 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Slap on your curly red wig, throw on that red dress with the white collar, brush down that sandy yellow dog- we’re turning the Arlington Drafthouse into the hottest orphanage in town.
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Arlington Agenda (March 11-17)
Arlington Agenda is a listing of interesting events for the week ahead in Arlington County.
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Monday
Gun Violence Discussion
Washington-Lee High School Auditorium (1301 N Stafford Street)
Time: 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Rep. Jim Moran hosts a community conversation on gun violence in America, featuring a panel of experts on the 2nd Amendment, public safety, and mental health policies.
Thursday
An Evening of Virginia’s Finest Wines
Virginia Tech Executive Briefing Center (900 Glebe Road)
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
The tasting/fundraiser for the Virginia Tech Alumni Association will consist of 7 or 8 wines from Virginia vineyards accompanied with regional cheeses and international chocolates.
Author Event: The 1847 Retrocession
Arlington Central Library (1015 N. Quincy Street)
Time: 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Author and historian Ron Beavers discusses the 1847 retrocession of Arlington from the District to Virginia.
Friday
Live Comedy: Janeane Garofalo
Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse (2903 Columbia Pike)
Time: 7:30 and 10:00 p.m.
Comedian, actress and liberal activist Janeane Garofalo performs. Tickets are $25 and available online.
Saturday
Yoga Reaches Out Benefit Event
Top of the Town (1400 N. 14th Street)
Time: 9:00 – 10:30 a.m.
A morning of yoga at Top of the Town, overlooking the beautiful D.C. skyline, to benefit the Children’s Tumor Foundation & Children’s Hospital.
Shocked and Amazed Carnival Sideshow
Artisphere Black Box Theatre (1101 Wilson Blvd)
Time: 9:00 p.m.
James Taylor’s Shocked and Amazed presents its first ever live event. The evening features Coney Island’s most daring darlings, the acclaimed New York Variety All-Stars, as well as several D.C. area acts.
Sunday
St. Patrick’s Day Music and Food
Whitlow’s on Wilson (2854 Wilson Blvd)
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, Whitlow’s is offering a special Irish menu from 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. The band Shannon Tide performs from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Arlington Agenda (March 4-10)
Arlington Agenda is a listing of interesting events for the week ahead in Arlington County.
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Monday
Making College Affordable: Financing Your Education
Wakefield High School Cafeteria (4901 S. Chesterfield Road)
Time: 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Students and parents are invited to a discussion about college financing hosted by Rep. Jim Moran.
Tuesday
Oscar Winning Movies for $2
Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse (2903 Columbia Pike)
Time: 7:00 p.m. – Midnight
Oscar-winning films Lincoln and Argo are to shown at the Drafthouse’s $2 Tuesday movie night.
Wednesday
Arlington Hospitality Awards
Crystal Gateway Marriott (1700 Jefferson Davis Highway)
Time: 7:30 – 9:30 a.m.
The Arlington Chamber of Commerce holds its 9th annual award ceremony for the local hospitality industry.
Thursday
Author Event: “Foundering Fathers”
Arlington Central Library (1015 N. Quincy Street)
Time: 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Ed Moser, a former writer for Jay Leno, discusses his new humor book, which inserts Thomas Jefferson, Ben Franklin, and Abigail Adams back to life in modern D.C.
Friday
Live Music: Total Whiteout
Clarendon Grill (1101 N. Highland Street)
Time: 10:30 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.
Penn State party band Total Whiteout plays their energetic dance pop covers in Clarendon.
Saturday
Democratic Breakfast with Terry McAuliffe*
Busboys and Poets Shirlington (4251 Campbell Avenue)
Time: 8:30 – 10:00 a.m.
Candidate for governor Terry McAuliffe joins Arlington Democrats for a casual breakfast and conversation.
Sunday
Traditional Thai Dance Performance
Artisphere (1101 Wilson Blvd)
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
A local Thai group presents a traditional “dance drama” from Thailand. Tickets for the event start at $50.
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