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
It’s A Wonderful Night at the Drafthouse
Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse (2903 Columbia Pike)
Time: doors open at 6:45 p.m.
The Drafthouse is hosting a Holiday Social with a special screening of the award-winning movie, It’s a Wonderful Life. Tickets start at $6.50 and the movie will be playing Tuesday through Thursday, this weekend and into next week.
Wednesday
Who Can We Call When We Need Help from Arlington County?*
Marymount University Phelan Dining Hall (2807 N. Glebe Rd.)
Time: 7-9 p.m.
Join Shannon Flanagan-Watson and Robert Sharpe as they discuss their roles and share their plans for engaging in the community. Reserve online by December 11 at [email protected]
Thursday
Arlington Dems Open House
Walter Reed Community Center (2909 16th St S.)
Time: 7-8:30 p.m.
The Arlington County Democratic Committee is hosting an Open house in an opportunity to meet their Committee leadership, learn about what they’re planning for 2017 and to share ideas. Additional open houses will be in January.
Friday
Sensory-Friendly Santa
Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church (1500 N. Glebe Rd.)
Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m.
The Arlington Special Education PTA and former Congressman Jim Moran are hosting an evening allowing children with special needs to visit Santa in a calm environment, away from the stressful, over-stimulating mall experience.
Sunday
Santa at the Station
Cherrydale Volunteer Fire Department (3900 Lee Hwy)
Time: 1-3 p.m.
The historic Cherrydale Volunteer Fire Department is hosting their annual visit with Santa where they will have the opportunity to sit with Santa, have their picture taken, receive a toy and learn about fire safety.
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