Arlington Agenda is a listing of interesting events for the week ahead in Arlington County and surrounding communities. 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
Winter Break Film Series: “Despicable Me”
Shirlington Branch Library (4200 Campbell Ave)
Time: 2 p.m.
This winter break, students and families can go to the Shirlington Library for one, two or all three movie screenings at 2 p.m. each day. Tuesday’s movie is “Despicable Me,” Wednesday’s is “Despicable Me 2,” and Thursday’s is “Minions.” All screenings are free, open to the public and are approximately 90 minutes long.
Thursday
New Year’s Eve Extravaganza at Twisted Vines*
Twisted Vines Bistro & Bottleshop (2803 Columbia Pike)
Time: 7 p.m.-2 a.m.
Twisted Vines is hosting a New Years dinner and countdown party to ring in 2016. A four-course, fixed price dinner will be served from 7-9 p.m. with wine pairings. The countdown party will begin at 9:30 with appetizers, desserts and drink specials. Tickets are $75 per person for the party and $125 for both dinner and the party, available online.
2016 Mad Rose Tavern’s New Year’s Eve MADsquerade Ball*
Mad Rose Tavern (3100 Clarendon Blvd)
Time: 9 p.m.-2 a.m.
Tickets to the annual masquerade party at Mad Rose Tavern are still available online but are selling quickly. Guests will get VIP entry, drink tickets, hors d’oeuvres, party accessories like horns and hats, and access to a live viewing of the Times Square Ball Drop. Masquerade masks will also be available for attendees who don’t bring their own. Admission starts at $40.
Marble & Rye New Year’s Eve Party
Marble & Rye (2501 Columbia Pike)
Time: 9 p.m.-2 a.m.
Guests at this New Year’s party are asked to “dress to impress” to help ring in 2016. The party will feature a special late night menu, music, party favors and a toast at midnight. Tickets are $45 in advance. They are available online and include six drink tickets.
Friday
PIFF the Magic Dragon Live
Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse (2903 Columbia Pike)
Time: 10 p.m.
This America’s Got Talent finalist and comedian will perform four times this Friday and Saturday. The early, family-friendly shows are sold out, but tickets for the later performances both nights are available online for $20 each.
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Recent Stories
Good Thursday evening, Arlington. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar. 🕗 News recap The following articles were published earlier today…
All lanes of northbound I-395 were blocked at Glebe Road due to a fatal motorcycle crash.
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Inmates at the Arlington County Detention Facility picked up their paddles once again to compete in a pickleball tournament this week — and this time they had some additional friends….
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Northern Virginia Family Practice (NVFP), known for its comprehensive concierge healthcare, is thrilled to introduce Mark Sullivan, MD as the newest member of its family medicine team.
Dr. Sullivan brings a wealth of experience in family medicine, underpinned by a passion for delivering personalized, patient-centered care. He has a distinguished background in managing various medical conditions, emphasizing preventive care, health education and chronic disease management. Dr. Sullivan is adept at employing the latest medical research and technologies to enhance patient outcomes.
Beyond his medical expertise, Dr. Sullivan is committed to the well-being of his community, demonstrating this through his active engagement in local health initiatives and educational programs. His approach to medicine is holistic, focusing on integrating physical, mental and emotional health and patient education to achieve optimal patient wellness.
Dr. Sullivan is now accepting new patients at their newly established Arlington office at 2445 Army Navy Drive, Arlington, VA, 22206. The office, known for its patient-friendly amenities and state-of-the-art medical facilities, continues to provide the exceptional, personalized care NVFP is known for in its newly upgraded Arlington location.
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.
Fascination
Goth-Dark Wave Dance Party with Belly Dancing and Drag King Show.
Part of OurAlternative Thursdays for Alternave People with Alternative Lifestyles
Performances By
Belladonna and the Nightshades
Ya Meena
Drag King - Ken Vegas
DJ Michelle Guided
