Arlington Agenda is a listing of interesting events for the week ahead in Arlington County.
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Wednesday
NextGenNow Happy Hour
Lyon Hall (3100 Washington Blvd)
Time: 5:30-8:00 p.m.
NextGenNow, and Arlington group of young philanthropists, hosts “NGN loves ARL” happy hour, with a raffle for Capitals tickets. Proceeds go to Doorways for Women and Families.
Thursday
Lecture: How to Run a Kickstarter Campaign
Arlington Central Library (1015 N. Quincy Street)
Time: 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Writer/photographer Damian Wampler talks about the logistics and challenges of running a crowdfunding campaign. The event is free and will be held in the central auditorium.
Friday
Live Comedy: SNL Head Writer Colin Jost
Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse (2903 Columbia Pike)
Time: 7:30 p.m.
SNL head writer and new Weekend Update co-host Colin Jost performs standup comedy at the Drafthouse. Tickets are $24 online or at the door.
Live Music: Derek Evry and his Band of Misanthropes
IOTA Club & Cafe (2832 Wilson Blvd)
Time: 8:30 p.m.
Arlington-based alt-rock band Derek Evry and his Band of Misanthropes takes the stage at IOTA. Cover is $12.
Saturday
Yorktown Crew Row for Humanity
Ballston Common Mall (4238 Wilson Blvd)
Time: 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
In support of Habitat for Humanity, 100 Yorktown High School students row on indoor rowing machines in teams for eight hours. The event one of hundreds held nationally.
Sunday
Free Concert: IBIS Chamber Music*
Lyon Village Community House (1920 N. Highland Street)
Time: 4:00-6:00 p.m.
The IBIS Chamber Music quintet performs a medley of pieces by immigrant composers for their show “I Hear America Singing.” The concert is free, but donations will be welcome.
*Denotes featured (sponsored) event.