Events

There’s no better time than March to stop into one of Arlington’s many Irish establishments.

Several pubs, bars and restaurants in Arlington and Falls Church are celebrating the drink, music and food of the Emerald Isle in the days leading up to St. Patrick’s Day, which is next Tuesday, March 17. Here’s a look at what is happening in the days ahead.


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Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders are home on the couch this weekend, but that’s no reason to spurn the pomp and circumstance of arguably the biggest sporting event of the year: Super Bowl LX.

Whether you’re a fan of football or just good food, there’s no lack of things to do around Arlington and Falls Church to celebrate Sunday’s big game. Here’s a look at some of the festivities going on.


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A scholar-led lecture series based in D.C. is expanding into Arlington for the first time later this month.

Profs and Pints, which launched in 2017 and has since expanded into several other metro areas, is coming to Highline RxR (2010 Crystal Drive) beginning on Feb. 22.


News

In expectation of large crowds in the run-up to Thanksgiving, a pair of road closures will be in effect in Clarendon tonight (Wednesday).

The Arlington County Police Department is closing off Wilson Blvd and Clarendon Blvd between N. Highland Street and Washington Blvd “to accommodate the expected increase in nightlife activity.”


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Halloween is Friday, bringing trick-or-treaters, free Lyft rides and lots of thematic events to Arlington.

Here’s a look at what county newcomers can expect and where to go locally on the spookiest night of the year.


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A country-themed bar with a mechanical bull opens tonight (Friday) in Clarendon, aiming to bring a piece of Nashville to the neighborhood.

With antique fixtures, crocodile leather accents and country-inspired bar fare, BOE debuts this weekend in part of Coco B’s former space at 2854 Wilson Blvd. The new honky-tonk is named after Bodacious, a storied bucking bull, and will soon introduce mechanical bull riding contests, according to its website.


Events

Numerous venues in Arlington and Falls Church are ready for football fans as the 2025 season kicks off.

Need a go-to spot this season? These local sports bars and restaurants offer happy hour deals and screens aplenty for watching with friends, in addition to hosting local fanbases and alumni groups.


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With warmer days ahead, an outdoor pizza restaurant and wine bar on the Potomac River waterfront will soon make its seasonal return.

Catboat Pizza Bar plans to reopen next month at the Washington Sailing Marina in Alexandria, offering fresh pizza, drinks and lawn games with picturesque views. It will be the restaurant’s second season on the water at 1 Marina Drive.


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A pool hall and bar in Clarendon’s former Silver Diner space has a new name.

Billiards, Bites and Beverages at 3200 Wilson Blvd is taking on a shorter new moniker: Clarendon 54. ARLnow readers spotted new exterior signs for the club last week.


Events

The First Four games of March Madness continue tonight (Wednesday), with American University facing Mount St. Mary’s at 6:40 p.m.

Arlington and Falls Church are home to no shortage of venues to watch the game while enjoying a happy hour. Here are a couple places to find food and drink deals, watch parties and some friendly bracket competitions.


Events

A local piece of long-lost bar scene history is making a comeback in Clarendon this weekend.

The newly reopened Mister Days sports bar is hosting a once-popular street festival dubbed “Rally in the Alley” this Saturday at 1101 N. Highland Street. It’s the first time the festival will happen in Arlington — and also the first time Mister Days has hosted the event — since the bar left D.C.’s Dupont Circle in 2001.


Events

Irish pubs throughout Arlington and Falls Church are gearing up for St. Patrick’s Day festivities — some with week-long celebrations in store.

From parties with live Irish dancing and specials on Jameson to a Clarendon bar crawl, here are some nearby destinations where you can toast “sláinte” next week, leading up to Monday, March 17.


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