Arlington Event Calendar

This workshop is for those who are interested in poetry but haven’t yet found the courage to begin writing. No need to know any poetry terms — we’ll focus on reading a few poems and then using these as inspiration to write our own poems.

Instructor: Courtney LeBlanc

Level: Beginners

Age: 18+

Cost: $45

Registration: writerspassage.com

This event is not sponsored by the Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington, Virginia, its Board of Trustees, or staff.

You’re invited!

Join us on Thursday, September 26th for our grand opening at Alya Salon & Spa! Our doors will open at 5:30 PM. Celebrate our first year in business with food, drinks, music, and fun!

There will be a mini fashion show, free product samples, a raffle, and prizes! Come and meet our expert team of stylists and enjoy an evening of family, friends, community and colleagues.

See you there!

Bond’s Escape Room would like to invite the Chamber of Commerce Business Community to a mix and mingle event at which you can enjoy great company and conversation, as well as food and drinks.

Guests will also have the opportunity to take a tour of our facility, as well as a chance to win free tickets to play our new rooms.

Join us as we celebrate the end of summer and the close of the 202Creates Month for 2019 with Mayor Muriel Bowser’s The Sound of Family and Fun in Anacostia!

Hosted by DJ Dirty Rico and Britt Waters the Host of “The Sound” television show; this free family event will feature music, food, games and more!

Mistakes made while purchasing a home could cost you thousands of dollars! They are avoidable, you just need to learn how.

About this Event:

We’ve put together this class from lessons learned through THOUSANDS of real estate transactions. The contents of this class cannot be found on Google or from your friend who knows-a-thing-or-2 about real estate.

To get $1,500 towards breaking your lease or your down payment, attend our upcoming Home Buying Seminar on Monday, September 30 in Arlington.

Topics Covered include:

–Financing programs
–How to avoid double paying a rent and a mortgage
–How to calculate your budget the right way
–How to craft a winning offer in a highly competitive market
–Finding off-market properties
–Leveraging your equity
–The 4 C’s of Real Estate

Space is limited — click to register.

Benefits of Attending:

–$1,500 credit toward your new home or toward early lease termination*
–12-month home buy-back guarantee — purchase with confidence!
–Wine and cheese provided
–AND the first 3 to attend will receive a gift card to Barley Mac restaurant!

This event is hosted by The Keri Shull Team, the D.C. metro’s top producing real estate team. Details are as follows:

When: Monday, September 30 at 6 p.m.
Where: 1600 Wilson Blvd, Suite 101, Arlington, Virginia 22209
Cost: Free
Parking: Validated parking or free street parking
Contact: [email protected]

The Ballston neighborhood is getting a brand new look, and we couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate than by combining Ballston’s two favorite things: The Ballston Mega Market and a free live concert featuring White Ford Bronco!

Join the Ballston Business Improvement District for the Ballston Street Bash and Mega Market on October 3 from 3-8 p.m. We’ll have all your favorite vendors selling fresh and local goods in Welburn Square, plus the extended VIDA Fitness Beer and Wine Garden, and a free live concert by White Ford Bronco and other local artists.

What you’ll find at the Bash:

Live music by White Ford Bronco, Jumpin’ Jupiter and more!
Extended VIDA Fitness Beer and Wine Garden on N. Stuart Street. Tickets for drinks are $5 each.
Great shopping with local vendors and farmers.

RSVP for the event by October 1 for a chance to win the Ballston VIP package at the event (a $250 value)!

This event is free and open to the public.

It’s Here – The Cheesiesst Event Northern Virginia Has Ever Seen…
NoVA Mac and Cheese Festival –
We’re Taking Over the Street – N. Fairfax Dr., Arlington, VA!
Top Chefs, Food Trucks and Food Vendors Serving up the World’s Most Amazing (and Cheesiest!) Dish – America’s Own Mac and Cheese! More than just a Food Festival, we’ll also have an amazing selection of Craft Beers, wines and ciders to sample. You’ll get

Over 30 Kinds of Mac and Cheese to sample from top chefs and food vendors
Great craft beers, wines and ciders to sample
Live Bands and Entertainment
Get to Vote for Northern VA’s Best Mac and Cheese!
We expect this event to Sell Out fast, so get your tickets and get ready to taste the most fantastic thing ever created on this Great Earth. Cheesey, Gooey, Over-the-top Macaroni presentations…As Ben Franklin once said “Macaroni is what makes this Nation Great!” – well, we’re not sure about the quote – but do you really want to miss this??

You Must be 21 or older to consume alcohol and must bring a valid ID – Children 9 years old and under get Free Admission.

Book It For Books 5K/One-Mile Run, sponsored by Reading is Fundamental of Northern Virginia (RIF of NOVA), will raise funds to provide books for deserving NOVA children in Alexandria city and in Arlington, Fairfax and Prince William counties.

Open to serious and fun runners and walkers, families, school/scout/sports teams, children in strollers, etc. Wear a literary character costume to add to the fun! Why is it critical to provide books to deserving children? Because 57% of 4th grade children in Virginia do not read at proficient levels. RIF of NOVA has been providing books to area children for almost 50 years.

Run registration is open at: https://potomac.enmotive.com/events/register/2019-book-it-for-books-5k. Packet pick up will be available at =PR= (Potomac River Running)/Arlington Store (4238 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1235) from 3-6 p.m. on Friday, October 11 and at the race site on Saturday, October 12 starting at 8:30 a.m.

Awards will be given to the overall male and female finishers. Race shirts will be given to participants who register online by September 26. Children will receive a medal for participating and a new book to take home. Clifford will be there!

Teams of runners and walkers are welcome! Reduced rates are available for children’s teams and families and also for teacher/librarian/school staff teams.

Email [email protected] for more info. Join the fun and help children read at the same time!

Join us for our Annual Family Fall Festival at Saint Ann Church and School!

Something for all ages — rides, games, bounces, face-painting and our world famous cakewalk contest for the kids; raffles and silent auction with tons of local services, and a wine walk for adults. Beer garden and live music, plus plenty of food and fun!

Rain or Shine, free admission and parking.

Join us this October 12-13 for one of the region’s most exciting esteemed outdoor festivals.

Bethesda Row’s Arts and Entertainment District is transformed into an outdoor art gallery, featuring more than 200 juried fine arts and crafts from artists around the nation. “Art Fair Sourcebook” and “Sunshine Artists” have recognized the event as one the most important in the country, and over 45,000 attendees agree!

Explore the artists below — and follow us on social media.

New for 2019: STartER GALLERY — a separate cluster of tents located on Bethesda Lane, featuring local and emerging artists showcasing their works to first-time and novice art collectors.

Free for all ages.

Arlington Community Foundation’s annual Spirit of Community Luncheon to honor William T. Newman, Jr. Spirit of Community award recipient Dr. Alfred Taylor, Jr.

This year’s event will include Honorary Co-Chairs Kristian and Chuck Todd.