The County Board has voted against a Clarendon bar’s request to host DJs and karaoke, citing concerns about recent violations at the location.
The split 4-1 vote on Tuesday night came despite arguments from the owners of Big Tony’s, who said that live entertainment helps keep the restaurant alive and that there was confusion about the county code and the compliance process.
Karaoke nights at Big Tony’s Pizzeria & Dive Bar are going up for debate at an upcoming County Board meeting.
The retro-style Clarendon bar is seeking county authorization to host karaoke nights and DJs at 3100 Clarendon Blvd — but it’s facing pushback from county staff, who say that the establishment violated the county’s zoning ordinance multiple times by hosting karaoke without permission.
The Falls Church Festival is coming back for its 50th year this weekend, with music, food and a scavenger hunt.
“We’re celebrating it very much like a big bash,” Falls Church spokesperson Mary Catherine Chase told ARLnow. “We want an anniversary or a birthday party. I think that’s going to play up a whole lot, is the celebratory mood of this.”
Rosslyn Jazz Fest is back for its 34th year this weekend, bringing food trucks, local vendors and live performances to Gateway Park.
With a lineup featuring Americana, Latin Jazz, funk and global sounds, Arlington’s largest free outdoor music festival is expected to bring big crowds from 1-7 p.m. on Saturday.
A music festival for local nonprofits is returning next month to benefit the Animal Welfare League of Arlington.
The Reason to Rock Music Festival is happening at Solace Outpost in Falls Church (444 W. Broad Street) on Saturday, Sept. 19. Tickets are $20 in advance, dogs are welcome and the schedule is as follows:
Live blues and rock music is coming to Columbia Pike next month, courtesy of Acme Pie Co.
The Bike & Music Fest will return to 2406 Columbia Pike on Saturday, Sept. 19. Pastry chef Sol Schott has been hosting some version of this event at least once a year for about a decade, but he has locked in some bigger names this year as he hosts the event in a field next to Acme Pie.
The lineup and events schedule for next week’s Arlington County Fair are officially set.
Yacht rock, electro-pop and classic rock bands will all feature in the free festival at the Thomas Jefferson Community Center, with headliners including the popular local cover band Milk Mountain. Other features include a princess “glam” tent, a portable planetarium experience and four magic shows.
A free block party with food, discount beer and live music is taking over a portion of Clarendon this weekend.
Clarendon Ballroom is hosting a “Summer Jam Session” from 2-9:30 p.m. on Saturday — featuring pop, country and rock hits on an outdoor stage, plus yard games like cornhole and giant Jenga in a festive atmosphere.
A musical comedy duo featuring an Arlington native appeared on “The Kelly Clarkson Show” last week to talk about a viral music video.
Yorktown High School graduate Annie Nardolilli and Alexandria native Louisa Hall have been recording lighthearted hits under the name Griefcat since 2019. Appearing on television last Monday afternoon, they discussed their song “I Already Took Off My Bra,” which came out last year and has over 50 million views across platforms.
The annual Columbia Pike Blues Festival returns Saturday, bringing a lineup of soulful tunes, artisan vendors and local bites amid the start of summer.
Preparing for its 29th year, the festival will take place from noon to 8 p.m. at a new location, Penrose Square (2597 Columbia Pike), hosting several regional and nationally recognized music acts.
A new option for weekend brunch in Clarendon comes with an audiophile twist.
Oasis: The Listening Bar has begun hosting live jazz music from 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. on Sundays at 2940 Clarendon Blvd, offering sweet and savory Japanese dishes and patio seating along with the tunes.
A series of free summer concerts at the Lubber Run Amphitheater starts this weekend.
The annual Lubber Run Summer Concert series kicks off this Saturday, June 6, with concerts held on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through Aug. 2 at 200 N. Columbus Street.
