Wagamama Arlington is shaking things up with an all-new bar menu, now available all day.
Enjoy Asian-inspired small plates like roti canai with spicy curry dip, Korean BBQ wings with yuzu-mint yogurt, and crave-worthy wagyu-mama sliders. And because wagamama knows the best bites deserve great drinks, the new bar list delivers. Pair your bites with craft cocktails and waga-tinis such as the Thai Chili Margarita, Lychee + Blood Orange Sangria, and the indulgent Ube Espresso Martini. Every item is under $9.95.
With its energetic atmosphere, modern design, and a location right in the heart of Clarendon, wagamama is ready to become your new go-to spot for after-work drinks, date night, or weekend lounging. The new wagamama bar menu brings bold flavors and good energy to every occasion.
wagamama Arlington 2950 Clarendon Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201 Visit anytime. The bar menu is available all day, every day. wagamama.us
As fall colors brighten Arlington, it’s time to gear up for the season’s biggest shopping event — Small Business Saturday, held annually the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Now more than ever, it’s vital to rally as a community and champion our locally owned businesses.
To help small businesses thrive, BizLaunch is preparing to make a major impact this Small Business Saturday. Here’s how your business can get involved.
Small Business Directory
The BizLaunch Small Business Directory, is a robust, SEO-optimized listing of Arlington’s small businesses. While many are already featured, we encourage you to claim your free profile. Add your hours, promotions, product photos and more. It’s easy to claim your listing, and businesses with active profiles will be spotlighted in the lead-up to Small Business Saturday.
Marketing Toolkit
To maximize visibility, BizLaunch is creating a marketing toolkit for Small Business Saturday. The toolkit will include graphics, sample social media posts and hashtags to enhance your online presence. Subscribe to our email newsletter to receive the toolkit when it’s released.
Given the current economic climate, it’s more important than ever to support Arlington’s small businesses. Learn more about BizLaunch at www.bizlaunch.org.
Each week, “Just Reduced” spotlights properties in Arlington County whose price have been cut over the previous week. The market summary is crafted by Arlington Realty, Inc. Maximize your real estate investment with the team by visiting www.arlingtonrealtyinc.com or calling 703-836-6000 today!
Please note: While Arlington Realty, Inc. provides this information for the community, it may not be the listing company of these homes.
Please note that this is solely a selection of Just Reduced properties available in Arlington County. For a complete list of properties within your target budget and specifications, contact Arlington Realty, Inc.
Enjoy an unforgettable evening of celebration and culture at the Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington on Saturday, Nov. 1, with an outdoor picnic in honor of Día de los Muertos. Set against the backdrop of crisp fall weather in Virginia Square, this family-friendly event promises art, music, delicious food and performances for all ages.
Spread out your blanket and partake in activities like interactive art projects, live performances and games of lotería (lottery). Savor the flavors of tacos and craft espresso drinks from local food trucks such as TNT Mexican Grill, Taco Cinco De Mayo and Rossana Coffee. Additional vendors include Ana Schwar, Otterly Artistic Designs and David Amoroso. Festive lighting will be provided by AVLD Events .
A cherished Arlington tradition, the event is co-sponsored by the Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington and Arlington Arts, celebrating the Mexican holiday dedicated to remembering loved ones with joy and festivity. National Geographic notes, Día de los Muertos blends ancient Aztec rituals with Spanish customs brought to Mexico in the early 1500s, honoring the dead through colorful and lively celebrations.
Arlington-based artist David Amoroso is once again creating a large-scale ofrenda (altar) on the museum’s front portico. Attendees are invited to bring a photo of a deceased loved one to include in the ofrenda, making the altar a collective tribute. Participants will be able to decorate their own Calavera masks. Amoroso is also working with Johnerick Lawson on a kinetic element to showcase their creations!
The evening will be filled with music and dance, including a performance by Mariachi Imperio by Blanca Chucuan. The DC-based, woman-led ensemble is carrying on this venerable musical tradition in the DMV, having performed everywhere from the Smithsonian Institution to popular area restaurants and family Quinceanera’s. Dance enthusiasts will also be captivated by the folkloric Mexican dance group Los Quetzales, known for their vibrant performances over the past 26 years.
While you’re there, don’t miss the chance to take a selfie with the popular Reclining Liberty sculpture by Zaq Landsberg. This striking, 25-foot installation juxtaposes the Statue of Liberty with a traditional Buddhist reclining pose, encouraging reflection on the ideals the iconic statue represents. Installed in 2023 co-sponsored by Arlington Public Art and MoCA Arlington, the sculpture was recently granted permanent status at the venue.
The Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington has been a key collaborator with Arlington County Government for decades. Housed in the historic Clarendon School building, the museum is part of Arlington’s cultural legacy, operating under a long-term lease with the County. The building, designed in 1910 and renovated in 2004, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Mark your calendar for this vibrant celebration! The Día de los Muertos event will take place from 5:00 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 1, at the Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington, 3550 Wilson Boulevard. Click here for event details. Visit the Arlington Cultural Affairs website for more details and to explore Arlington’s exciting public art and cultural programs.
Don’t miss out — join us to honor tradition, celebrate culture and experience the arts in Arlington!
Each week, “Just Reduced” spotlights properties in Arlington County whose price have been cut over the previous week. The market summary is crafted by Arlington Realty, Inc. Maximize your real estate investment with the team by visiting www.arlingtonrealtyinc.com or calling 703-836-6000 today!
Please note: While Arlington Realty, Inc. provides this information for the community, it may not be the listing company of these homes.
As of October 13, there are 210 detached homes, 54 townhouses and 244 condos for sale throughout Arlington County. In total, 44 homes experienced a price reduction in the past week, including:
Please note that this is solely a selection of Just Reduced properties available in Arlington County. For a complete list of properties within your target budget and specifications, contact Arlington Realty, Inc.
Each week, “Just Reduced” spotlights properties in Arlington County whose price have been cut over the previous week. The market summary is crafted by Arlington Realty, Inc. Maximize your real estate investment with the team by visiting www.arlingtonrealtyinc.com or calling 703-836-6000 today!
Please note: While Arlington Realty, Inc. provides this information for the community, it may not be the listing company of these homes.
As of October 6, there are 205 detached homes, 52 townhouses and 245 condos for sale throughout Arlington County. In total, 44 homes experienced a price reduction in the past week, including:
Please note that this is solely a selection of Just Reduced properties available in Arlington County. For a complete list of properties within your target budget and specifications, contact Arlington Realty, Inc.
South Arlington’s neighborhoods were undoubtedly fertile ground for women musicians of color. The area was home to both the legendary vocalist and pianist Roberta Flack as well as the International Sweethearts of Rhythm, an all-female, multi-ethnic big band that toured to national acclaim in the 1930’s and 40’s. Now, two contemporary women musicians uplift the legacies of these Arlington legends with a weekend showcase at Theatre on the Run, at 3700 S. Four Mile Run Drive, in Arlington.
The world premiere of Suite for Sweethearts by Amy K Bormet takes place on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025 (shows at 7:00 and 9:00 p.m.). The following evening hear Killing Me Softly: A Love Letter to Roberta Flack by vocalist Munit Mesfin and the First Take Band on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025 at 9:00 p.m. (Mesfin’s 7:00 p.m. show is already sold out). Reservations for this FREE event are available on Eventbrite.
Additionally, Bormet and Mesfin will each offer youth-oriented presentations at the same location on Sunday, Oct. 5. Bringing Flack’s children’s book, The Green Piano to life via an interactive performance, Munit and z Lovebugs Celebrate Roberta, Music and You! occurs at 11:00 a.m. Amy K Bormet offers an improvisation workshop for all experience levels (Age 14+) at 2:00 p.m. Bormet also offers a free Open Rehearsal, Wednesday Oct. 1 (8:00 – 10:00 p.m.).
Suite for Sweethearts by Amy K Bormet. At the height of the Swing Era, a racially integrated women’s big band called the International Sweethearts of Rhythm attracted the finest women jazz instrumentalists and toured to national acclaim in the 1930s and 40s. From 1942 through 1949, the band’s home base was at 908 S. Quinn St. (no longer extant). Inspired by their journey, Ms. Bormet has composed a suite of new music for her large ensemble, Bitter Sweethearts. In addition to the performance, the rehearsals of “Suite for Sweethearts,” will be open to the public in the Theatre on the Run. The project will include a zine of photos and memorabilia from the Washington Women in Jazz Archives and the International Sweethearts of Rhythm collection at the Smithsonian American History Museum.
Amy K Bormet is a performer, composer and director who tours the U.S., Europe, South America and Asia. Amy was an artist-in-residence for Betty Carter Jazz Ahead, and a Mary Lou Williams Emerging Artist at the John F. Kennedy Center. An advocate for women musicians, Amy is the founder and artistic director of the Washington Women in Jazz Festival. Her 17-piece jazz orchestra, Celestial Spang-A-Lang, co-led with Baritone Saxophonist Dr. Leigh Pilzer, premiered at the Atlas Performing Arts Center for the Washington Women in Jazz Festival in March 2023. A proud graduate of D.C.’s Duke Ellington School of the Arts and Howard University, Amy is the chair of the alumni board at University of Michigan School of Music, Theater and Dance where she studied with Geri Allen.
Killing Me Softly: A Love Letter to Roberta Flack by Munit Mesfin
Using both original compositions as well as music from Flack’s cannon, Munit Mesfin and the First Take Band convey the story of the five-time Grammy-award winning musician. Flack, who passed away on Feb. 24, 2025, lived her formative years in Arlington’s historically African American Green Valley neighborhood. She attended the Hoffman-Boston High School where she was voted “Most Musical”! This project will celebrate Roberta Flack’s place in Arlington’s history using her music, her social justice activism, and her children’s book for a multi-generational, multi-disciplinary experience. Munit had the tremendous honor of having played for Roberta Flack at her apartment in New York in 2023 and 2024.
Munit Mesfin is an award-winning Ethiopian American singer, songwriter, teaching artist, MC and a Pan-African who uses her art to advocate for peace, human rights and justice. Munit has performed in Ethiopia, Egypt, South Africa, Germany, Spain and across the U.S. Regionally she has appeared at the Smithsonian National Museum for African Art, the Kennedy Center, Mr. Henry’s and Blues Alley. She has been featured on Voice of America, SABC in South Africa and Deutschewelle Radio among other media outlets. Mesfin loves creating community through music for all ages in her own soul, jazz or reggae band, with her children as Munit and z Lovebugs and through the global music collective, Project Locrea!
Arlington Arts received one of the top-ranking awards from the National Endowment for the Arts American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant. It then launched a competitive Artists In Residence (AIR) Grant which awarded grants to four different artists. The winning artists-in-residence included: the two performing artists in the upcoming showcase — Jazz musician Amy K Bormet, and vocalist Munit Mesfin (Sefanit Mesfin-Champagne); visual artist MasPaz (Federico Frum) and visual artist Adam Henry. The work of the two visual arts winners will be realized over the coming year.
Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to celebrate the rich cultural legacy and entrepreneurial spirit of Hispanic communities across the United States. In Arlington, that spirit is reflected in the vibrant network of Hispanic-owned businesses that continue to shape our local economy and community identity.
This year, BizLaunch is proud to celebrate under the national theme “Collective Heritage: Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future” as a tribute to the legacy of long-standing businesses and the promise of emerging entrepreneurs redefining success in our region.
Among the Hispanic-owned businesses that have become pillars of Arlington’s neighborhoods are:
Amoroso Art: A vibrant creative studio celebrating Latin American culture through visual arts
Island Jewelry: Known for its handcrafted pieces that reflect Caribbean heritage and craftsmanship
Panamerican Bakery: Brings the warmth of traditional Latin baked goods to the community
Heads Up Hair Design: Offers personalized beauty services rooted in cultural pride and style
La Coop Coffee: A social enterprise connecting Guatemalan coffee growers with local consumers;
Café Sazón and Cassiel Salon: Community favorites blending hospitality and wellness, creating welcoming spaces that reflect the diversity and entrepreneurial spirit of Arlington’s Hispanic community
These businesses are part of a broader movement in Arlington, Virginia and beyond. Across Virginia, Hispanic entrepreneurs own more than 9.2 percent of small businesses, contributing significantly to the state’s economic growth . Nationally, there are more than 5.1 million Hispanic-owned firms employing nearly three million people and generating over $766.8 billion in annual revenue. Hispanic business owners currently represent 14.5 percent of all entrepreneurs in the United States, a figure that continues to grow each year (U.S. Small Business Administration, 2024). Hispanic-owned businesses have experienced remarkable growth, increasing by 44% between 2018 and 2023, compared to a slight decline in white-owned businesses during the same period. This surge highlights the dynamic expansion of Latino entrepreneurship in the U.S. (Stanford GSB, 2024).
But Hispanic Heritage Month is not only about honoring the past. It is also about inspiring the future. Arlington is home to a new generation of Hispanic entrepreneurs who are launching innovative ventures and bringing fresh energy to our business landscape. These early-stage businesses, such as Red Bean Harvest Coffee, a specialty coffee startup connecting local consumers with Latin American growers; Prize App, a creative platform that benefits employees and employers at the same time; Tech Solutions by Alexis Rivas, providing tech support and digital services to small businesses; and Portal Maya Food Truck, serving traditional Mayan flavors with a modern twist, are full of promise, and their stories are just beginning.[DE8]
Arlington’s vibrant cultural tradition is back! On Friday, October 3, 2025, from 5 to 9 p.m., the Arlington Mill Community Center will transform into a lively hub of music, dance, food, and art as the community gathers for Festival LatinoAmericano.
Rain or shine – families, friends, and neighbors are invited to enjoy an evening filled with the rhythms, flavors, and colors that showcase the rich diversity of the Hispanic community. This year’s event schedule will include the following:
Cultural Parade – Wave Your Flag! New this year, come watch and participate in our Hispanic country flag parade. Beginning from one end of the event stage, each country will be introduced during this special recognition celebrating heritage and pride.
Live Performances That Move You From traditional dance groups to high-energy bands, the entertainment lineup will keep the plaza alive all evening. Back again this year, our headliner, Cubano Groove, will surely keep you on your feet. Bringing a little spiced up Latin flavor, Bong District blinds reggae, funk and ska to shake the dance floor. Expect everything from salsa to the merengue with Zumba lessons on the side to add to the fun.
Flavors From Across Latin America Come hungry and sample dishes that span countries and cultures. Local favorites like Amazonas and El Encanto Latino and new food vendors alike will be serving up everything from savory empanadas to sweet treats. Portal Maya will also be on site serving authentic Guatemalan food you will savor.
Artisans, Vendors, and Creativity Inside the community center, explore a marketplace featuring an array of local artisans and organizations. Discover handmade crafts, vibrant artwork, and interactive exhibits, including handmade jewelry from Insogifts and delectable specialty coffee from Red Bean Harvest.
Don’t miss this year’s celebration! Register today and join us for an unforgettable evening of culture, connection, and community spirit.
Swings for Sam 2025 is back and it’s even better than last year! Whether you are a former patient of Dr. Sam’s, a member of the Arlington fitness community, or someone looking for a good time (and a good cause). We’d love for you to join us at Bronson Bierhall for a morning of wellness including kettlebell swings for raising money, food, cold plunges, raffles, yoga, coffee & more!
100% of your ticket purchase and donations will go to Sam!
Whats included in your ticket:
Full brunch buffet from Bronson
Coffee & donuts from Good Company
Flow Yoga class by SoulFire
Live DJ
5 tickets to enter into raffle prizes (additional can be purchased seperately onsite)
Watch kettlebell swing fundraiser (or join as an athlete)
Sam Hodous is an exceptional person, and anyone he connects with can instantly feel a draw to his passion and enthusiasm. As a devoted son, loving husband to his wife Mary, caring father to his 4-year old son Obi, supportive brother, and cherished friend, Sam’s life is a testament to his commitment to those he loves and to the community he serves.
Dr. Sam, as his patients adoringly refer to him, creates connections with in a unique way that is truly transformative on their Physical Therapy journey. His expertise, love for movement and compassionate approach have touched countless lives.Sam is not just a skilled therapist but also a mentor who inspires others with his vast knowledge and eagerness to always learn and share. His supportive nature, collaborative energy, and optimism and make him a guiding light for those around him.
On August 21, 2024, Sam received a devastating diagnosis of ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease). At his young age of 35, an admiringly strong & fit body, and career of helping other’s solve their physical limitations, this news is especially heartbreaking.As he navigates this new chapter, his stretch of community across the country & the world are coming together to support him and his family. We invite you to join us in raising funds to help alleviate the financial burdens associated with ALS and ensure that Sam, Mary and Obi have as much support as we can provide.Your generosity and support will not only help Sam manage the challenges ahead but also honor the incredible person he is and the positive impact he continues to make on so many lives.
You can also donate directly to Sams GofundMe at this link
South Arlington’s neighborhoods were undoubtedly fertile ground for women musicians of color. The area was home to both the legendary vocalist and pianist Roberta Flack as well as the International Sweethearts of Rhythm, an all-female, multi-ethnic big band that toured to national acclaim in the 1930’s and 40’s. Now, two contemporary women musicians uplift the legacies of these Arlington legends with a weekend showcase at Theatre on the Run, at 3700 S. Four Mile Run Drive, in Arlington.
Vocalist and pianist Amy K Bormet in performance
Munit Mesfin speaking at Drew Elementary School about Arlington legend Roberta Flack in April, 2025
1940’s publicity photo of the Arlington-based, multi-racial, all-female big band The International Sweethearts of Rhythm
The world premiere of Suite for Sweethearts by Amy K Bormet takes place on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025 (shows at 7:00 and 9:00 p.m.). The following evening hear Killing Me Softly: A Love Letter to Roberta Flack by vocalist Munit Mesfin and the First Take Band on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025 (shows at 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.). Reservations for this FREE event are available on Eventbrite.
Additionally, Bormet and Mesfin will each offer youth-oriented presentations at the same location on Sunday, Oct. 5. Bringing Flack’s children’s book, The Green Piano to life via an interactive performance, Munit and z Lovebugs Celebrate Roberta, Music and You! occurs at 11:00 a.m. Amy K Bormet offers an improvisation workshop for all experience levels (Age 14+) at 2:00 p.m. Bormet also offers a free Open Rehearsal, Wednesday Oct. 1 (8:00 – 10:00 p.m.). (more…)
Each week, “Just Reduced” spotlights properties in Arlington County whose price have been cut over the previous week. The market summary is crafted by Arlington Realty, Inc. Maximize your real estate investment with the team by visiting www.arlingtonrealtyinc.com or calling 703-836-6000 today!
Please note: While Arlington Realty, Inc. provides this information for the community, it may not be the listing company of these homes.
As of September 22, there are 215 detached homes, 55 townhouses and 235 condos for sale throughout Arlington County. In total, 39 homes experienced a price reduction in the past week, including:
Please note that this is solely a selection of Just Reduced properties available in Arlington County. For a complete list of properties within your target budget and specifications, contact Arlington Realty, Inc.
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