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.
Thursday
Second Annual Hot Sauce Contest*
Rocklands Barbeque and Grilling Company (3471 Washington Blvd.)
Time: 5:30-8 p.m.
Rocklands Barbeque and Grilling Company, home of the hot-sauce Wall of Fire, invites you to submit your best sauce. Tickets are $20 and proceeds benefit the Wounded Warrior Project.
Arlington Passages Film Premiere and Benefit
Arlington Cinema and Draught House (2903 Columbia Pike)
Time: 7-10 p.m.
Check out this series of new films about what it’s like to bike in Arlington and who’s riding around town. The films are produced by production company Modacity and tickets to the event are $7.50.
Saturday
DC Dog Fest Walk n Roll
Pentagon Row (1201 South Joyce Street)
Time: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
This community dog walk supports Canine Companions for Independence. Register yourself or a team of friends — your fundraising efforts will help people with disabilities and earn you a great prize.
Rosslyn Jazz Fest
Gateway Park (1300 Lee Hwy)
Time: 1 – 7 p.m.
This community jazz event is taking over all three acres of Gateway Park. Enjoy six hours of world-class music, plus food and drinks. Plus, activities especially for kids. Admission is free.
Arlington Police, Fire and Sheriff 9/11 Memorial 5k
DoubleTree Hotel (300 Army Navy Drive)
Time: 6 – 7:30 p.m.
The race to commemorate those fallen on 9/11 will benefit charities that focus on the healing of military personnel and civilians affected by the attacks. Race entry is $50 and is available on race day.
Sunday
LLT 5k and Kids’ 1 Mile Dash
Bluemont Park Trail (601 N. Manchester Street)
Time: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Latinas Leading Tomorrow (LLT) is a volunteer organization to empower middle and high school Latina students to become successful leaders. Proceeds from this run will support LLT’s programming throughout the year.
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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
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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.
