Arlington Agenda

Arlington Agenda is a listing of interesting events for the week ahead in Arlington County. If you’d like to see your event featured, fill out the event submission form.

Also, be sure to check out our event calendar.

Monday

Resumes and Cover Letters Career Seminar*
Link Locale (3140 Washington Blvd)
Time: 7 – 8:30 p.m.

If you haven’t refreshed your resume lately, come hear about the newest trends for resumes and cover letters in hiring and recruiting, so bring along your resume. Visit the Eventbrite page to register.

 

ESL English Classes*
Redeemer Church of Arlington (716 S. Glebe Road)
Time: 7 – 9 p.m.

This is the first class in a fall session of classes for English-language learners. Beginner, intermediate and advanced levels are available. New students have a $25 fee, which includes the cost of books. Scholarships are available.

Tuesday

Young Entrepreneurs Academy Information Session
Arlington Chamber of Commerce (2009 14th Street N.)
Time: 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.

The Young Entrepreneurs Academy is a groundbreaking class that transforms students into entrepreneurs. The class (comprised of students aged 11-18) meets one day a week from October through May. Pre-registration for the session is encouraged.

Wednesday

Wednesdays in the Garden Programs
Arlington Central Library (1015 N. Quincy Street)
Time: 7 – 9 p.m.

This series of programs, taught by Arlington Food Assistance Center volunteers and VCE Master Gardeners, teaches gardening skills to a wide audience. This week’s topic is “Inside Arlington Kitchens: Tasting Our Cultures.” No registration required. 

Thursday

Conversations with Tyler: A Conversation with Dani Rodrik*
Founders Hall, GMU Arlington Campus (3351 Fairfax Drive)
Time: 3:30 – 5 p.m.

Dani Rodrik, one of the most influential voices on globalization and economic development, will join George Mason University Professor Tyler Cowen for a wide-ranging intellectual dialogue as part of the Conversations with Tyler series.

Saturday

Affordable Housing Bike Tour
Clarendon Blvd & N. Pierce Street
Time: 9:30-11 a.m.

Tour Arlington’s affordable housing properties, including Parc Rosslyn, which has 101 affordable units and Colonial Village, with 162 affordable units. The event is free. No reservation necessary, but RSVP to [email protected].

Clarendon Day
Around the Clarendon Metro Station
Time: 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

The 18th Annual Clarendon Day Street Festival is everything a street fair should be. Last year, well over 30,000 people attended. The event starts with a 10K/5K/Kids Dash race in the morning, followed by live musical performances, crafts, food and more.

Sunday

Many Hopes 5K Run/Walk*
Gateway Park (1300 Lee Hwy)
Time: 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Join us as we run/walk the Custis Trail, while supporting Many Hopes’ mission to to make positive change in coastal Kenya. All fees and donations will go directly to operations on the ground. Registration is $35 in advance, $45 day-of.

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Arlington Agenda is a listing of interesting events for the week ahead in Arlington County. If you’d like to see your event featured, fill out the event submission form.

Also, be sure to check out our event calendar.

Monday

LinkedIn Career Seminar*
Link Locale (3140 N. Washington Boulevard)
Time: 7 – 8:30 p.m.

Crafting a LinkedIn profile for the 2015-2016 job market can be a challenge, but it doesn’t have to be. Get started with personal branding for the job search, including LinkedIn and other social platforms. Email [email protected] to register.

Tuesday

Arlington Thrive’s Bingo Happy Hour*
Arlington Rooftop Bar and Grill (2424 Wilson Boulevard)
Time: 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Join Arlington Thrive’s Young Professionals group for a happy hour with food and drink specials. Entry and the first bingo card are free.  Network with other workers and learn about an organization working to end homelessness. RSVP on Eventbrite. 

Friday

Wine in the Water Park and ArtJamz
Crystal City Water Park (1750 Crystal Drive)
Time: 6-9 p.m.

Enjoy wine and live music in the Crystal City Water Park to kick off a relaxing weekend. Experts from Washington Wine Academy will help you pick out a wine just for your tastes. ArtJamz is also offering a free painting session from 6 p.m. while supplies last.

Standup Compedy: Deon Cole
Arlington Cinema and Draft House (2903 Columbia Pike)
Time: Shows starting at 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m.

You’ve seen him on Conan, now you can see him in Arlington. The hilarious star of Black-ish will be doing standup at Arlington Draft House on Friday and Saturday nights. Tickets are $25. 

Saturday

Backyard Beer Fest*
Gateway Park (1300 Lee Hwy)
Time: 12 – 10 p.m.

For the first time ever, Arlington will be hosting hours of unlimited beer tasting overlooking D.C. Taste craft beers, try out local food trucks and play favorite lawn games. Tickets are $35 for 3 hours of tasting and $45 for 4 hours of tasting.

Players and Pets Fashion Show @ Mad Rose Tavern*
Mad Rose Tavern (3100 Clarendon Boulevard)
Time: 8 p.m. – 12 a.m.

The first event was cancelled due to thunder, so Players and Pets is back! Joining Wilson Ramos (and surprise guests) are members of the local news community. The local celebrities will be walking dogs that are up for adoption as well as some of their own pets.

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Thursday

Second Annual Hot Sauce Contest*
Rocklands Barbeque and Grilling Company (3471 Washington Blvd.)
Time: 5:30-8 p.m.

Rocklands Barbeque and Grilling Company, home of the hot-sauce Wall of Fire, invites you to submit your best sauce. Tickets are $20 and proceeds benefit the Wounded Warrior Project. 

Arlington Passages Film Premiere and Benefit
Arlington Cinema and Draught House (2903 Columbia Pike)
Time: 7-10 p.m.

Check out this series of new films about what it’s like to bike in Arlington and who’s riding around town. The films are produced by production company Modacity and tickets to the event are $7.50.

Saturday

DC Dog Fest Walk n Roll
Pentagon Row (1201 South Joyce Street)
Time: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

This community dog walk supports Canine Companions for Independence. Register yourself or a team of friends — your fundraising efforts will help people with disabilities and earn you a great prize.

Rosslyn Jazz Fest
Gateway Park (1300 Lee Hwy)
Time: 1 – 7 p.m.

This community jazz event is taking over all three acres of Gateway Park. Enjoy six hours of world-class music, plus food and drinks. Plus, activities especially for kids. Admission is free.

Arlington Police, Fire and Sheriff 9/11 Memorial 5k
DoubleTree Hotel (300 Army Navy Drive)
Time: 6 – 7:30 p.m.

The race to commemorate those fallen on 9/11 will benefit charities that focus on the healing of military personnel and civilians affected by the attacks. Race entry is $50 and is available on race day.

Sunday

LLT 5k and Kids’ 1 Mile Dash
Bluemont Park Trail (601 N. Manchester Street)
Time: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Latinas Leading Tomorrow (LLT) is a volunteer organization to empower middle and high school Latina students to become successful leaders. Proceeds from this run will support LLT’s programming throughout the year.

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Also, be sure to check out our event calendar.

Wednesday

APAH Affordable Housing Month Open House
Columbia Grove Apartments (1010 Frederick Street S.)
Time: 8-8:45 a.m.

Want to learn more about affordable housing in Arlington? The Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing (APAH) welcomes community members to learn answers to important questions, including how affordable housing is financed.

Thursday

Pride on the Rocks*
Redrocks Arlington (2501 9th Road S.)
Time: 6-10 p.m.

As part of NoVa Pride, Redrocks Arlington is hosting an event with food and drink specials, and trivia that starts at 7:30 p.m. Redrocks will donate 10 percent of all profits that evening to NoVa Pride. 

Saturday

Slam Allen
Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington (4444 Arlington Blvd.)
Time: 8-9:30 p.m.

Slam Allen has been a singer and performer of soul and blues music for over two decades and has performed around the world, including the famed Chitlin’ Circuit. Tickets are $20 and $10 for students and seniors.

Sunday

Do the Light Switch @ Westover Farmers Market
Westover Farmers Market (Washington Boulevard & McKinley Road N.)
Time: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.

The Arlington Initiative to Rethink Energy (AIRE) will have a booth set up at the farmers market to trade in incandescent bulbs for a free LED bulb. Limited to one per household.

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Also, be sure to check out our event calendar.

Tuesday

Photo Exhibit, Reception, and Talk on Photographing Antarctica*
Cherrydale Branch Library (2190 Military Road)
Time: 7-8:30 p.m.

Take a trip to Antarctica through photographer Robin Kent’s lens. Kent will speak as part of an opening reception for the exhibit. The free exhibit runs from now until Nov. 2.

Drop Everything and Read Night
Buzz Bakery (818 N. Quincy Street)
Time: 6-9 p.m.

Grab a book and get a cup of coffee at Buzz Bakery. Bring a friend or come by yourself and enjoy a night at a cafe. Five percent of the proceeds will go to Friends of Arlington Public Library. 

Friday

Iliza Shlesinger at Arlington Drafthouse and Cinema
Arlington Drafthouse and Cinema (2903 Columbia Pike)
Time: 7:30 p.m., 10 p.m.

Iliza Shlesinger, the first woman to win NBC’s “Last Comic Standing,” is coming to Arlington to perform a standup routine. Tickets are $22. If you miss the show on Friday, she’ll be performing a show at 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. on Saturday.

Saturday

Down in the Pond
Long Branch Nature Center (625 S. Carlin Springs Road)
Time: 2-3 p.m.

Kids can go dip-netting in the ponds at Long Branch Nature Center, where they may find water boatmen, water scorpions, backswimmers and other critters. Registration is required and costs $5.

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Tuesday

Reading and Running Fitness Training Program
Arlington Central Library (1015 N. Quincy Street)
Time: 7-8:30 p.m.

Training for a 5K or a longer race? Prepare for it by joining the Arlington Public Library in group run/walks every Tuesday and Thursday night. The run/walks are free, but participants are required to register. 

Wednesday

Arlington County Fair
Thomas Jefferson Community Center (3501 2nd Street S.)
Time: 5-10 p.m. (Wednesday and Thursday)

The annual fair kicks off on Wednesday with a parade at 6 p.m. Attractions also include multiple competitions and fair rides. The fair runs from 2-11 p.m. on Friday, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Sunday.

Thursday

Celebrity Players and Pets Fashion Show*
Mad Rose Tavern (3100 Clarendon Blvd.)
Time: 8 p.m. to midnight

Local media celebrities will join Nationals players Wilson Ramos and Craig Stammen in walking adoptable pets during a “Blackout” fashion show. All participants and guests are asked to wear only black clothing. Tickets will go on sale shortly. 

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Monday

The Ska Revival Tour
Iota Club and Cafe (2832 Wilson Blvd)
Time: 8 p.m. to midnight

Local Northern Virginia band Thirteen Towers joins bands Be Like Max and A-OKs at Clarendon’s Iota Club for the last leg of a ska-punk tour. The concert is for those 21 years and older. Tickets are $12 at the door.

Thursday

Painting Parties @ P. Brennan’s*
P. Brennan’s Irish Pub & Restaurant (2910 Columbia Pike)
Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Paint Irish scenery while enjoying a glass of wine and an authentic Irish vibe from P. Brennan’s. Tickets are $40 and include one canvas, painting and one glass of wine. No experience is necessary. Another session will be held Aug. 13.

Friday

David Koechner LIVE from The Office and Anchorman
The Arlington Cinema N Drafthouse (2903 Columbia Pike)
Time: 7:30 p.m., 10 p.m.

Fans of “The Office” and “Anchorman” will want to make their way to the Arlington Cinema N Drafthouse to see standup from David Koechner. If you can’t make the show on Friday, he’ll also perform on Saturday at 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. Tickets are $22.

Saturday

Islamophobia Book Talk and Signing
Busboys and Poets – Shirlington (4251 Campbell Avenue)
Time: 10-11 a.m.

Author Tom Green will discuss his new book “The Fear of Islam: An Introduction to Islamophobia in the West” and why everyone should be concerned about anti-Muslim bigotry. Green will hold a book signing after his talk. The event is free.

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Arlington Agenda is a listing of interesting events for the week ahead in Arlington County. If you’d like to see your event featured, fill out the event submission form.

Also, be sure to check out our event calendar.

Monday

Career Seminar*
Link Locale (3140 Washington Blvd)
Time: 6:30-8:00 p.m.

If you haven’t refreshed your resume in a while, come hear about the newest trends. You’ll learn you how to position your resume to make a career change, what style of resume you need and what types of language and bullets get noticed.

Talk With a NASA Astronaut
TechShop Crystal City (2100 Crystal Drive)
Time: 6:45-7:30 p.m.

NASA astronaut Barry “Butch” Wilmore will discuss space and 3-D printing technology. While aboard the International Space Station earlier this year, Wilmore became the first astronaut to 3-D print something in space.

Thursday

Salute from the Chief, A Special Twilight Tattoo
Whipple Field on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall
Time: 5:00-6:00 p.m.

Join Gen. Raymond T. Odierno, the 38th Chief of Staff of the Army, for a special Twilight Tattoo program that will recognize former Army Chiefs of Staff and their outstanding service in support of the United States Army. 

Saturday

Saturday Morning Footy*
Bluemont Park (601 N. Machester Street)
Time: 9:00-10:30 a.m.

Free Australian football program for boys and girls aged 5 to 15. The program teaches the rules and skills of the great game of Australian football through fun and safe games and activities.

All American Bar Crawl 2015*
Various Clarendon bars
Time: 2:00-9:00 p.m.

Uncle Sam and the nation’s most patriotic crawlers gather to celebrate Independence Day in Clarendon. Rock your red, white, and blue and get ready for a day full of Star Spangled shenanigans and festivities with thousands of your closest friends.

Sunday

Pops for Pets
Lubber Run Amphitheater (200 N. Columbus Street)
Time: 6:00-7:30 p.m.

The Arlington Philharmonic will host the second annual Pops for Pets free concert to celebrate the mission of the Animal Welfare League of Arlington. Guests are invited to bring their picnic baskets, family, friends and dogs.

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Wednesday

VDOT I-66 Public Meeting
Arlington Central Library (1015 N. Quincy Street)
Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m.

The Virginia Dept. of Transportation will hold a public meeting to discuss a planned conversion of I-66 inside the Beltway from HOV lanes to High Occupancy Toll lanes. Vehicles with fewer than three passengers would have to pay tolls during peak hours.

Thursday

Community Meeting on Aircraft Noise
County Board Room (2100 Clarendon Blvd)
Time: 7:00-9:00 p.m.

Arlington County hosts a meeting with representatives from the Federal Aviation Administration and the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority to discuss the effects of aircraft noise on Arlington County residents

History Discussion: Nauck Past and Present
Arlington Central Library (1015 N. Quincy Street)
Time: 7:00-8:30 p.m.

Educator and Arlington native and civic leader Alfred O. Taylor discusses the local and national contributions of residents from Nauck, Arlington’s oldest African American community, which was formerly known as Green Valley.

Saturday

Saturday Morning Footy*
Bluemont Park (601 N. Machester Street)
Time: 9:00-10:30 a.m.

Free Australian football program for boys and girls aged 5 to 15. The program teaches the rules and skills of the great game of Australian football through fun and safe games and activities.

Columbia Pike Blues Festival
S. Walter Reed Drive at Columbia Pike
Time: 1:00-8:30 p.m.

The 20th annual Blues Festival on the Pike will feature headliner Sonny Landreth, as well as numerous local food and craft vendors. The outdoor event is family friendly and free to attend.

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Tuesday

Shirlington Running Club Six Year Anniversary
Bungalow Sports Grill (2766 S. Arlington Mill Drive)
Time: 5:30-10:30 p.m.

The running club celebrates its sixth anniversary at the soon-to-close Bungalow Sports Grill. The club will have pre-race festivities before its signature 5K at 6:30. After the run there will be raffles, giveaways and vendors at the Bungalow.

Wednesday

Brokeback Mountain Screening
Columbia Pike Branch Library (816 S. Walter Reed Drive)
Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m.

The library hosts a free screening of Brokeback Mountain as part of its LGBT pride month film series. The R-rated film, starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Heath Ledger, is the story of a forbidden and secretive relationship between two cowboys.

Friday

Live Comedy: Hal Sparks
Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse (2903 Columbia Pike)
Time: 10:15 p.m.

The former “Talk Soup” host and “Queer as Folk” actor performs live stand-up comedy at the Drafthouse. One performance is scheduled on Friday and two are scheduled on Saturday. Tickets are $20.

Saturday

Saturday Morning Footy*
Bluemont Park (601 N. Machester Street)
Time: 9:00-10:30 a.m.

Free Australian football program for boys and girls aged 5 to 15. The program teaches the rules and skills of the great game of Australian football through fun and safe games and activities.

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Also, be sure to check out our event calendar.

Wednesday

Fmr. Sen. Lincoln Chafee Speech
GMU Founders Hall (3351 Fairfax Drive)
Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Former Rhode Island Sen. Lincoln Chafee will give a foreign policy speech in which he’s expected to announce he’s running for president as a Democrat. The event is sponsored by George Mason University and the Financial Times. RSVP required.

Thursday

Summer Concert By the U.S. Army Concert Band
Brucker Hall on Fort Myer (400 McNair Road)
Time: 7:30-9:00 p.m.

The U.S. Army Concert Band presents “Heroes and Villains” — a program of music from some of the more popular good guy/bad guy scenarios from stage and screen. Disney, Broadway, cowboys and gunslingers. Bring the whole family!

Saturday

Strawberry Festival*
Bethel United Church of Christ (4347 Arlington Blvd)
Time: 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

The annual Strawberry Festival starts with an Attic Sale at 10 a.m. followed at 11 a.m. by strawberry desserts and ice cream, hot dogs and veggie burgers, bake sale, kids games and face painting. Parking available at the Red Cross lot.

D.C. Testy Fest*
American Legion Post 139 (3445 N. Washington Blvd)
Time: 6:00-11:00 p.m.

The Montana State Society would like to invite you to have a ball (literally!) at the 11th annual D.C. Testy Fest. Our Rocky Mountain Oysters are prepared by legendary chef Frank McGraw, and shipped fresh from the Rock Creek Lodge in western Montana.

Sunday

Bark in the Park*
James Hunter Dog Park (1230 N. Hartford Street)
Time: 4:00-7:00 p.m.

Clarendon Animal Care and Clarendon Alliance are sponsoring the first annual Bark in the Park at the James Hunter Dog Park. The event will feature free food, live music, a moon bounce and raffles from local pet-friendly businesses.

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