Arlington Agenda is a listing of interesting events for the week ahead in Arlington County.
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Monday
Live Music: Antonette Goroch and Olivia Mancini
Galaxy Hut (2711 Wilson Blvd)
Time: 9:00 p.m.
Two female folk singers — one based in San Francisco, the other a D.C. local — try to warm up Clarendon. Cover is $5 and gets patrons in to see both performers.
Friday
Holiday Ready Market
1500 Wilson Blvd
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
This daylong pop-up shop is free and open to the public. It will feature live music and visitors can purchase gifts, sweets, massages for themselves, among others.
Live Comedy: Robert Kelly
Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse (2903 Columbia Pike)
Time: 7 and 10 p.m.
Standup comic Robert Kelly, known for his HBO special and role as Louis C.K.’s brother on “Louie,” performs. Tickets are $20.
Saturday
Christmas Bird Count
Potomac Overlook Regional Park (2845 N. Marcy Road)
Time: 8:00 a.m. to noon
Volunteer with park naturalists to walk to trails of Potomac Overlook and count the fowl staying in Arlington for the winter. Meet at the main shelter building, dress warmly and bring binoculars.
Winter Wonderland
Market Common Clarendon (2700 Clarendon Blvd)
Time: 2:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Professional carolers will be serenading visitors to the plaza while Santa takes pictures and children can drink free hot cocoa. The event will be held rain, snow or shine.
Sunday
Christmas Concert and Children’s Activities
Cherrydale United Methodist Church (3701 Lorcom Lane)
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Cherrydale UMC’s annual Christmas concert is free and open to the public. Featuring percussionist Mark Carson and a children’s Secret Santa shop.
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Join MoCA Arlington Summer Camps at Marymount University and learn the fundamentals of handbuilding, throwing on a wheel, glazing, and much more. In this two-week course, students will explore hand building techniques, wheel throwing, and strengthen ideas that exemplify individual artist expression guided by professional working artists. Students of all skill levels are welcome!
Visit MoCA Arlington’s Website here and the registration page to secure your space today!
Please join us on Saturday, June 3, from 2 to 4 pm for the Glencarlyn Home Tour in Arlington’s historic Glencarlyn neighborhood. Among the featured homes will be a sparkling new home by A&N Builders at 5604-4th St. South. The inviting front porch opens to a light-filled space featuring high ceiling, wood floors, gas fireplace, Pella windows, Shrock cabinets, Quartz countertop, and JennAir appliances. Doors from the family room open to a large covered porch with a few steps to the level, landscaped rear yard. Upstairs, there are four bedrooms, three bathrooms, laundry room, and linen storage. The big lower level has a rec room, gym space, and a fifth bedroom and bathroom plus even more storage. After leaving the home, stroll to the Ball-Sellers home, the oldest residence in Arlington, the community gardens at the library, Carlin Hall, and the 94 acre Glencarlyn Park. A lovely way to while away a late spring afternoon.
Homebuying 101: Steps to Getting Pre-Approved
Are you ready to jump into homeownership or 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’s mortgage loan officers
4th of July Celebration & Fireworks
Treat yourself this Independence Day with a world-class, private 4th of July extravaganza at the Military Women’s Memorial – a premier National Capital Region site.
Great food, fun, and the best views of Washington DC’s spectacular fireworks display. Relax, enjoy,
