Arlington Agenda is a listing of interesting events for the week ahead in Arlington County.
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Wednesday
NextGenNow Happy Hour
Lyon Hall (3100 Washington Blvd)
Time: 5:30-8:00 p.m.
NextGenNow, and Arlington group of young philanthropists, hosts “NGN loves ARL” happy hour, with a raffle for Capitals tickets. Proceeds go to Doorways for Women and Families.
Thursday
Lecture: How to Run a Kickstarter Campaign
Arlington Central Library (1015 N. Quincy Street)
Time: 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Writer/photographer Damian Wampler talks about the logistics and challenges of running a crowdfunding campaign. The event is free and will be held in the central auditorium.
Friday
Live Comedy: SNL Head Writer Colin Jost
Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse (2903 Columbia Pike)
Time: 7:30 p.m.
SNL head writer and new Weekend Update co-host Colin Jost performs standup comedy at the Drafthouse. Tickets are $24 online or at the door.
Live Music: Derek Evry and his Band of Misanthropes
IOTA Club & Cafe (2832 Wilson Blvd)
Time: 8:30 p.m.
Arlington-based alt-rock band Derek Evry and his Band of Misanthropes takes the stage at IOTA. Cover is $12.
Saturday
Yorktown Crew Row for Humanity
Ballston Common Mall (4238 Wilson Blvd)
Time: 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
In support of Habitat for Humanity, 100 Yorktown High School students row on indoor rowing machines in teams for eight hours. The event one of hundreds held nationally.
Sunday
Free Concert: IBIS Chamber Music*
Lyon Village Community House (1920 N. Highland Street)
Time: 4:00-6:00 p.m.
The IBIS Chamber Music quintet performs a medley of pieces by immigrant composers for their show “I Hear America Singing.” The concert is free, but donations will be welcome.
*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.
