While the Ferris wheels and games are probably the Arlington County Fair’s most iconic attractions, an entire second world could be found this weekend indoors.
Many fairgoers sought refuge from a 100-degree heat index inside the Thomas Jefferson Community Center (3501 2nd Street S.). There, they encountered vendors selling assorted wares, advocates seeking signatories for petitions, assorted competitions and more.
Live yacht rock tunes and dining specials are coming to The Village at Shirlington for a night of nautical-themed fun this Saturday.
The shopping center at 2700 S. Quincy Street is hosting a yacht party from 5-7 p.m., complete with a raffle, live music by the cover band YotRox and dining specials.
The annual Columbia Pike Blues Festival is returning in two weeks for an afternoon of festivities for all ages.
The D.C. area’s largest blues festival is coming back for its 28th year on Saturday, June 14, stretching from S. Walter Reed Drive to 9th Street S. on the Pike. As always, it’s free.
New brunch eats and do-it-yourself bellinis are coming to Mister Days in Clarendon for the first time this weekend.
The cafe and bar at 1101 N. Highland Street is soft opening a weekend brunch menu from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. tomorrow (Saturday), along with discounted bellinis at its new “Bubbly Bellini Bar” through the rest of May.
The traveling Sazon Latin Food Market is making a pitstop in Clarendon this spring.
The culinary Latin American festival is planned from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, June 1, at the Arlington Beer Garden (3217 10th Street N.). Event planner Latin City promises music, drinks and food representing the Caribbean, Central and South America.
The Animal Welfare League of Arlington is inviting the community to its equivalent of a baby shower this weekend.
“Spring is baby season,” the organization said in announcing a “We’re Expecting!” community event on Saturday, which gives the public a chance to “learn about the incredible work that goes into caring for kittens and baby wildlife at our shelter.”
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.
BlerDCon, an annual convention celebrating Black fandoms of sci-fi, comics, gaming and more, is happening this weekend in Crystal City.
Named for a portmanteau of “Black” and “nerd,” BlerDCon aims to entertain and create an inclusive environment for fans of “nerdy or geeky things.” Celebrity guest Janelle Monae is expected to join this year’s convention, which includes cosplay meetups, speaker panels, games, anime and more.
A new monthly class in Ballston is combining lessons in cooking and child’s pose.
Cookology Culinary School is bringing back its “Flow & Feast” events, which include a yoga class and hands-on cooking lesson wrapped into one.
The holiday shopping rush will continue after Black Friday with a local Small Business Saturday push.
Twenty-two stores and restaurants in Arlington and Falls Church are slated to participate in the program, which will go through Sunday this year.
Authentic crafts and live performances will spotlight Southeast Asian cultures this weekend at a bazaar in Pentagon City.
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations plans to host the ASEAN & Friends Bazaar from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday at the Fashion Centre at Pentagon City.
Halloween is tomorrow (Thursday), and many varieties of spooky celebration are coming to Arlington.
From a Bluemont costume parade to a “monster ball” at a Clarendon club, festivities for ghouls and goblins of all stripes are taking place starting tomorrow afternoon and continuing through Saturday.
