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A new cafe in a historic Falls Church building is expected to open in two weeks.

Little Falls Cafe, a project by the founders of Pupatella, has set an early May opening date in a renovated building at 106 Little Falls Street, co-owner Anastasiya Algarme told ARLnow. It plans to offer European fare with a colorful, vintage interior full of thrifted decorations.


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Free books, puzzles and prizes are coming to One More Page Books this weekend in celebration of Independent Bookstore Day.

The woman-owned shop in East Falls Church has planned a day of giveaways from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. this Saturday at 2200 N. Westmoreland Street.


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Celebrations of nature and environmental protection are happening across Arlington and Falls Church in honor of Earth Day today (Tuesday).

An array of nature hikes, stream cleanups, yoga sessions and other activities are scheduled to continue through this weekend and beyond, offering local residents a chance to participate in the global effort to support conservation.


Events

The Arlington Festival of the Arts returns to Clarendon this weekend, bringing back its free outdoor arts showcase for an 11th year.

The annual festival — featuring paintings, sculptures, jewelry and photography from over 125 artists — will take place from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. this Saturday and Sunday at 1051 N. Highland Street.


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A full slate of new businesses have opened in recent weeks and months at the West Falls development in Falls Church.

A daycare, dance studio, Chase Bank and Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls are just some of the project’s newest retailers — and even more restaurants, including an ice cream parlor and a ramen bar, are on their way this spring and summer.


News

The Clarendon Trader Joe’s is Arlington’s most accessible grocery store for walkers, bicyclists and transit users, according to a new ranking for a local advocacy group.

Other winners in Sustainable Mobility for Arlington County’s ranking of 18 Arlington grocery stores include grocers in Bluemont, Cherrydale, Pentagon City and Penrose. The lowest-ranking businesses, based on the group’s rubric, were a pair of grocers in Yorktown.


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Lost Dog Cafe’s owner is weighing his options as ongoing Columbia Pike construction and region-wide challenges for restaurants have him concerned about his bottom line.

The restaurant at 2920 Columbia Pike experienced a 10% drop in sales from 2023 to 2024, and if the current trend continues, owner James Barnes expects that number to dip another 8.75% by the end of this year.


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A popular D.C. destination for Italian subs is opening a Ballston location tomorrow (Friday).

Grazie Grazie, a Philadelphia-inspired Italian deli, is preparing to open its first Virginia location at 4121 Wilson Blvd, where Farmbird closed three years ago. The new shop’s menu features over a dozen sandwiches and seven signature pizzas.


Events

The upcoming weekend is packed with family-friendly events to celebrate Easter and springtime.

Still planning your weekend? Here’s a look at some of the upcoming seasonal festivities, including a spring plant sale, free arts and crafts and several Easter egg hunts across Arlington and Falls Church.


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The silver screen has found a new home in the Little City.

Paragon Theaters is set to open a new two-story theater with seven auditoriums, a bar, dining service and seating for over 600 moviegoers at 112 Founders Avenue next month.


Events

The Arlington County Police Department is inviting families and kids to one short day at a free “Wicked” sing-along event this weekend.

ACPD and the Arlington Public Library plan to show the popular musical film this Saturday, April 19, at noon in the Courthouse Library at 2100 Clarendon Blvd. Free popcorn and beverages will be provided.


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Seven Arlington and Falls Church restaurants have been announced as finalists in the the 43rd annual RAMMY Awards.

The Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington announced local nominees for categories including Fast Casual Restaurant of the Year, Wine Program of the Year and Hottest Sandwich Spot of the Year at a ceremony last night (Monday).


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