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.
Wednesday, Dec. 20
Star Wars: The Last Jedi *
Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse (2903 Columbia Pike)
Time: Various
The Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse screens Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Tickets cost $8 per person for the movie, which sees Rey develop her Jedi abilities with the guidance of Luke Skywalker. Screenings available through January 4.
Thursday, Dec. 21
Welcome Winter at Westover
Westover Library (1644 N. McKinley Road, Suite 3)
Time: 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Celebrate the first day of winter with preschool stories on the hour, face painting, snowman games, wintery crafts for all ages, hot chocolate and snacks. Attendance is on a first-come, first-served basis. The program is for all ages.
Sunday, December 24
Christmas Eve Mass at Night *
St. Agnes Catholic Church (1910 N. Randolph Street)
Time: 10-11 p.m.
Join the still of night this Christmas Eve for a special evening Mass in celebration of the Nativity: all are welcome. The church is lit inside and out, welcoming neighbors and visitors to experience the joys of Christmas.
Monday, December 25
Christmas Morning Mass *
St. Agnes Catholic Church (1910 N. Randolph Street)
Time: 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Experience Christmas with the congregation at St. Agnes Catholic Church as they celebrate the birth of Christ on Christmas morning. All are welcome to the service, which will include hymns and the giving of Holy Communion.
Sunday, December 31
Kiss 2017 Goodbye
The G.O.A.T (3028 Wilson Blvd)
Time: Evening
Arlington’s sports bar and gaming lounge, The G.O.A.T, is getting ready and set for you to go celebrate with them all night long for New Year’s Eve. There is no cover charge. Get there early to bypass the long lines anticipated.
New Year’s Eve Party *
Quinn’s on the Corner (1776 Wilson Blvd)
Time: Evening
Spend New Year’s Eve at Rosslyn’s favorite bar, Quinn’s On The Corner. Tickets include two drink tickets and a champagne toast at midnight as well as a bar bites buffet from 8-10 p.m. The night will include popular music from a DJ.
New Year’s Eve *
Copperwood Tavern (4021 Campbell Ave)
Time: Evening
On offer will be a three-course dinner that includes a soup or salad, luxury main dish options including lobster, filet, gourmet spaghetti squash or braised rabbit, sides and Chocolate Temptation for dessert. The evening includes a champagne toast.
*Denotes featured (sponsored) event
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