Arlington Agenda (April 8-14)
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.
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.”
*Denotes featured (sponsored) event
