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Arlington Agenda (May 12-18)

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

State of Preservation flyerState of Preservation Panel
Boulevard Woodgrill (2901 Wilson Blvd)
Time: 7:00-9:00 p.m.

Four key figures in Arlington preservation and development speak in this Preservation Arlington presentation. Refreshments will be served from 7:00 to 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday

Tomatoes at the Clarendon farmers market by MichaelTRuhlUrban Vegetable Gardening Seminar
Arlington Mill Community Center (909 S. Dinwiddie Street)
Time: 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Virginia Cooperative Extension master gardeners instruct participants in the craft of seed starting, soil preparation, and when and where to plant. Email [email protected] to register.

Friday

Rich VosLive Comedy: Rich Vos and Bonnie McFarlane
Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse (2903 Columbia Pike)
Time: 10:00 p.m.

Two comedians featured on NBC’s Last Comic Standing take the Drafthouse stage. There are also two shows on Saturday night. Tickets are $20.

Saturday

Flowers ready for planting in RosslynTuckahoe Home & Garden Tour*
Tuckahoe Elementary School (6550 26th Street N.)
Time: Noon-5:00 p.m.

The Tuckahoe PTA hosts this tour aimed at homeowners looking for design and garden ideas. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door and proceeds go to the Tuckahoe Elementary Discovery Schoolyard.

Phoenix Bikes logoCrystal City Phoenix Derby
Parking Garage (1851 S. Bell Street)
Time: 2:00-6:00 p.m.

The underground bicycle race — complete with lounge and bar for spectators — returns to Crystal City. All racers must register in advance to participate. Proceeds benefit Phoenix Bikes.

Sunday

Taste of Arlington 2012Taste of Arlington*
Wilson Blvd and N. Stuart Street in Ballston
Time: Noon-5:00 p.m.

The street festival is back for another year. Featuring dozens of restaurant booths, a beer/wine garden, live music and other activities. Read our story for more info. Ticket packets are 10 for $35.

*Denotes featured (sponsored) event

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Award-winning drag queen Tara Hoot is bringing her Family Fun Story Time Brunch to Arlington at Freddie’s Beach Bar! Saturday April 6 at noon! Join Tara for songs, stories, puppets, bubbles and joy! It’s not just stories, it’s a SHOW that’s perfect for kids and kids at heart–fun for everyone! Plus a tasty brunch at Freddie’s! Click the link and make your reservations now! ❤️ 🫧 🌈

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The Summer 2024 STEAM (Science/Technology/Engineering/Arts/Math) Fellowship application is now open! Apply by April 15 to be considered!

The STEAM Workforce Development Teacher Fellowship provides Arlington Public Schools (APS) high school, middle school, and elementary school teachers with opportunities to learn about workplace needs in STEAM-related fields and for them to use the experience to enhance student learning to match workplace expectations in a selected industry. STEAM Fellows participate in a three-week summer fellowship, receiving a $4,000 stipend upon completion.

Applicants planning to pursue a fellowship in the arts must demonstrate how they will build connections between the arts and science, technology, engineering, or mathematics.

Click the button to learn more, share, apply, and see the variety of fellowships completed in previous years.

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Submit your own Announcement here.

Free Right-Sizing Workshop – How to Get Rid of Your…

Cody Chance and Dick Nathan of Long & Foster are hosting a free workshop at our office on Cherry Hill Rd. (formerly Lee Highway) on the topic of “down-sizing” Thursday, March 28 from 5:30-7:30. We have created a workbook with

Portofino Italian Wine Dinner, April 6, 6:30pm

Four course Italian dinner, paired with 2 wines each. The wines will be served “blind” and notes on each wine will be discussed. The event is coordinated with Elite Wine Importers and The Portofino Restaurant. The dinner is on Saturday,

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