Arlington Agenda is a listing of interesting events for the week ahead in Arlington County.
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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.”
*Denotes featured (sponsored) event
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Arlington and its neighbors have become more segregated in the last 10 years while fair housing legislation at the state level faces significant roadblocks. Arlington’s fair housing enforcement, education, and commitment to equity practices in housing policy and programs are beginning to show signs of improvement but much more needs to be done.
Join the NAACP Arlington Branch, HOME of Virginia, and Equal Rights Center for the 2nd Annual Arlington Fair Housing Conference on April 15th to discuss the threats and opportunities to advancing fair housing policy across the state and within Arlington.
The half-day, in-person event will feature speakers from fair housing advocacy organizations and government agencies including the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and focus on fair housing policy trends in Virginia and Arlington County. The conference aims to advance the understanding of issues and policies related to equity and affirmatively further fair housing among local officials, advocates, and members of the public.
2nd Annual Arlington Fair Housing Conference
Is home ownership a goal of yours in 2023? Now is the time to make it happen! Grab a (virtual) drink with the area’s top Real Estate experts, learn all about the home buying process and on how you can get $1,500 towards your closing costs immediately!
Did you know the average Arlington renter will spend $150K in 5 years of renting? Stop paying down someone else’s mortgage! Join us for a Rent vs. Buy Happy Hour on Wednesday, April 5th at 6 p.m. via Zoom. If this time doesn’t work, we also are offering times convenient for your schedule!
A lot has happened in the local market since the beginning of the pandemic. Sip on your drink of choice and learn from Northern Virginia, Arlington and Washingtonian Magazines top producing agents! We will discuss the latest market updates, the home buying process and rent vs. buy cost savings. Please RSVP by clicking here.
Call/text Manavi at 703-869-6698 with any questions!
Private School Fair
Congressional School to Host MONA Private School Fair Thursday, April 27 at 6:30 PM
Congressional School in Falls Church, VA is delighted to host the MONA (Mothers of North Arlington) at an upcoming Private School Fair. Private schools from around
WHS Spring Festival
Join us at the WHS Spring Festival on April 22, 2023, from 10am- 3pm at Wakefield High School(main parking lot). Come out to shop, play, and eat!
Shop local vendors, arts & crafts, new and used items, food vendors/trucks, and
