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.
Monday
The Bachelor Boys
IOTA Club & Cafe (2832 Wilson Blvd)
Time: 8:00 p.m.
The Bachelor Boys, a party band specializing in a mix of current pop, soul, swing, and ’70s and ’80s music, performs a free show at IOTA.
Wednesday
Starting a Business 1.0
Arlington Central Library (1015 N. Quincy Street)
Time: 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Thinking about starting your own business? Arlington Economic Development’s BizLaunch gives an inclusive class on what it takes, from the licensing and business side. Register here.
Thursday
Coffee, Views and Disruption
Disruption Corporation HQ (2231 Crystal Drive, 10th Floor)
Time: 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Free coffee and discussion with technology “deal-makers, deal-breakers, entrepreneurs and assorted hangers-on” from the D.C. area’s tech community. Coffee provided by Commonwealth Joe.
Friday
Live Music: Kristen and the Noise
Clarendon Grill (1101 N. Highland Street)
Time: 10:00 p.m.
Cover band Kristen and the Noise performs a set of music to dance and sing along to at the Clarendon Grill. Cover is $5.
Sunday
Afternoon Tea for Charity*
House of Steep (3800 Lee Highway, Suite D)
Time: 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Sample some of House of Steep’s dozens of teas while relaxing and talking with career coach Alison Cardy. Some proceeds go to crisis hotline PRS Crisislink.
Wine, Appetizers for Charity*
Screwtop Wine Bar (1025 N. Fillmore Street)
Time: 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Guests can enjoy wine and appetizers at Clarendon’s Screwtop Wine Bar, with proceeds going to benefit Kidsave, which helps children fine adoptive parents.
*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.
