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

Live Music: The WeatherVanes with Mandolin Orange
Iota Club and Cafe (2832 Wilson Blvd)
Time: 8:00 p.m.

Local folk rockers The WeatherVanes and Mandolin Orange perform at the Clarendon music venue. Tickets are $10.

Thursday

Halloween Walk for the Homeless
Boeing Headquarters (1215 S. Clark Street)
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Boeing and A-SPAN host the first annual Halloween Walk for the Homeless in Crystal City. Proceeds from the event will benefit A-SPAN.

Friday

Spooktacular Halloween Costume Party*
Velocity 5 Arlington (2300 Clarendon Blvd)
Time: 9:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m.

Velocity 5 and Nightlife Agency present the first annual Spooktacular Halloween costume party. Music provided by Welby Luk and DJ Lion L.

Saturday

Tuckahoe and H-B Woodlawn 5K Race and One Mile Fun Run*
Tuckahoe Elementary School (6550 26th Street N.)
Time: 8:00 – 10:00 a.m.

Age group awards and cash prizes for top finishers. Long sleeve t-shirts for the first 500 registered participants. All proceeds benefit H2O for Life and a partner school in the Dominican Republic.

Troy University Open House*
Troy University (1515 N. Courhouse Road, Ste. 140)
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Learn more about Troy University degree programs, check out the Arlington location, and to chat with alumni and faculty over light refreshments.

IBIS Children’s Concert*
Rock Spring Congregational UCC (5010 Little Falls Road)
Time: 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

In this special concert for children, IBIS teams up with Rick Robinson and his Detroit based group CutTime 
for a program of music by African American composers.

Clarendon Halloween Bar Crawl*
Various Clarendon Bars
Time: 2:00 – 9:00 p.m.

A bar crawl that encourages participants to “bust out your best costume, gather your favorite ghouls and goblins and get ready to bar-hop through Clarendon’s most popular bars!”

Sunday

IBIS ‘Jazz Is a Heartbeat’ Concert*
Rock Spring Congregational UCC (5010 Little Falls Road)
Time: 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.

IBIS teams up with Rick Robinson and his Detroit based group CutTime 
for a program of music by African American composers, 
including William Grant Still, Ellington, Joplin, Robinson and more.

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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.

Tuesday

Going to College: Answers for Aspiring College Students*
Wakefield High School (4901 S. Chesterfield Road)
Time: 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

A FREE college admission counseling event for students and parents – learn more about how to find the right college, what questions to ask, when to apply, and where to financial aid resources.

Thursday

Live Comedy: Marlon Wayans
Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse (2903 Columbia Pike)
Time: 7:30 and 10:00 p.m.

Comedian, actor, writer and director Marlon Wayans, of Scary Movie and White Chicks fame, performs live standup comedy.

Friday

Integration of Faith and Science
GMU Founders Hall (3351 Fairfax Drive)
Time: 7:30 – 9:00 p.m.

Three panelists trained in the biological sciences will share their perspectives on how science and faith serve to illuminate our understanding of the world and our place in it.

Saturday

Octoberfest Fall Bazaar*
Walker Chapel UMC (4102 N. Glebe Road)
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

One of Northern Virginia’s largest ‘yard sales,’ with thousands of gently used items, including clothing, household items, furniture, seasonal items, jewelry, art and more.

Energy Journey Game*
Gunston Middle School (2700 S. Lang Street)
Time: 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

A life-sized board game that challenges players on everyday actions that have an energy impact. Open to all ages.

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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.

Tuesday

BikeArlington’s Two Wheel Tuesdays*
Mobility Lab (1501 Wilson Blvd)
Time: 5:00 – 6:30 p.m.

Free tips on buying the right bike, and on bike maintenance and commuting. The event is organized by BikeArlington.

Defending the DREAM*
The Salsa Room (2619 Columbia Pike)
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

A reception benefiting the re-election campaign of Delegate Alfonso Lopez, leading advocate for the Virginia DREAM Act and immigrant rights in the Virginia General Assembly.

Thursday

You Need a Raise! Public Policy Forum*
NRECA Building (4301 Wilson Blvd)
Time: 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

A free event with author Hendrick Smith, featuring a “discussion of the causes of and policies that foster the rapidly growing gap between the wealthiest and the rest of us.”

Saturday

Designing a Sustainable, Maintainable Yard*
Fairlington Community Center (3308 S. Stafford Street)
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

This program on home landscaping will give you the knowledge to evaluate your site, identify your needs, and choose plants and materials appropriate for local conditions. Registration is $20.

Rosslyn Halloween Movie Night
Gateway Park (1300 Lee Highway)
Time: 6:00 – 11:30 p.m.

A free outdoor, Halloween-themed double feature. The family-friendly film Hocus Pocus will start at 7:00 p.m., while the classic horror film The Shining starts at 9:00.

Sunday

National Capital Strollathon*
Quincy Park (1021 N. Quincy Street)
Time: 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

The Strollathon is the International Rett Syndrome Foundation’s signature fundraiser, consisting of family-friendly activities that everyone can enjoy.

Green Home Open House*
Shirlington Branch Library (4200 Campbell Avenue)
Time: 6:00 -9:00 p.m.

An open house is held for an Arlington Green Home Choice renovation in the historic Maywood neighborhood. Interested residents can ask questions about green buildings and the construction process.

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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.

Tuesday

BikeArlington’s Two Wheel Tuesday*
1501 Wilson Blvd (11th Floor — Mobility Lab)
Time: 5:00 – 6:30 p.m.

Information session for would-be bike commuters includes tips on bike types and maintenance, how to find a good route to work and how to ride comfortably in traffic.

Wednesday

Crystal City Streetcar Forum
Aurora Hills Community Center (735 18th Street S.)
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Arlington County is holding a second community forum for a progress update on the Crystal City Streetcar Project.

Thursday

Shut Up and Write
Arlington Central Library Auditorium (1015 N. Quincy Street)
Time: 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Shut Up and Write is a series of panel discussions on writing Young Adult Fiction, moderated by author Jon Skovron.

Friday

Live Music: The Rollerblades
Clarendon Grill (1101 N. Highland Street)
Time: 10:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.

The Baltimore-based 90s tribute band performs at Clarendon Grill. The four-man band promises “rad memories” as they cover artists from Green Day to Britney Spears.

Saturday

Arlington Fun Ride*
18th Street and Crystal Drive
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

The Arlington Fun Ride is a scenic, family-friendly 17 mile ride taking you on the paved multi-use trails that make up the Arlington Loop.

Dogtober Day 2013
Lacey Woods Park (1200 N. George Mason Drive)
Time: 12:00. – 3:00 p.m.

Dogtober Day is a just-for-fun dog show. Ribbons and prizes will be awarded for each show and game category.

Bon Air Memorial Garden Celebration Day*
Bon Air Memorial Rose Garden (850 N. Lexington Street)
Time: 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.

A leisurely day among the park’s 2,000 roses. Enjoy garden tours, music, a Tai Chi group, refreshments, hiking trails and history.

Sunday

Superstar Family Fun Day and Mason Mile*
Key School (2300 Key Blvd)
Time: 4:00 -7:00 p.m.

The free community event consists of outdoor activities for the whole family, music, and snacks. There’s also the “Mason Mile”, a one-mile road run/walk on Key Boulevard.

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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.

Wednesday

Blues and Brews
Front Courtyard (2121 Crystal Drive)
Time: 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Get over the final hump of the month and cool off with live music and beer at Blues & Brews. There’s a cash bar featuring brews hand-selected by beer experts, but the event is free to attend.

Stories of Success: Mental Health and Substance Abuse
Arlington Central Library (1015 N. Quincy Street)
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Nearly 9 million Americans have a mental health or substance abuse problem. Find out what Arlington County is doing to help those who struggle with such issues.

Friday

Stuff the Bus!
Giant Food (3115 Lee Highway)
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

September is Hunger Action Month! Help the Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC) Stuff the Bus with 20,000 lbs of food donations Sept. 27-29.

Saturday

Clarendon Day 10K/5K*
Whitlow’s on Wilson (2854 Wilson Blvd)
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Easily one of the area’s fastest courses, this course takes runners along a foot tour of the eclectic neighborhoods along the Orange Line. Top off the race with a post-race party at Whitlow’s and other great restaurants, pubs, and vendors.

Clarendon Day
Area around the Clarendon Metro station
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

The 16th annual Clarendon Day street festival will feature live music, food and drink, local vendors, games and a new-for-2013 chili cookoff.

Eight-Thirteen Ball
Artisphere (1101 Wilson Blvd)
Time: 8:00 – 11:00 p.m.

The Eight-Thirteen Ball gets its name from the Dewey Decimal Classification for American Fiction: 813. Our inaugural theme is based on F. Scott Fitzgerald’s “The Great Gatsby,” and prizes will be awarded for the best 1920s-style attire.

Sunday

Festival Latinoamerican
Kenmore Middle School (200 S. Carlin Springs Road)
Time: 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Join us in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with live music, authentic Latino food, local vendors, and artistic performances from different countries! Free entrance and free parking.

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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.

Tuesday

BikeArlington’s Two Wheel Tuesday*
Courthouse Plaza (2100 Clarendon Blvd)
Time: 5:00 – 6:30 p.m.

Information session for would-be bike commuters includes tips on bike types and maintenance, how to find a good route to work and how to ride comfortably in traffic.

Thursday

Paws to Read
Aurora Hills Branch Library (735 18th Street S.)
Time: 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.

Children read to dogs at the library. According to studies, reading to dogs can help improve a child’s reading level and increase their enjoyment of reading.

Friday

Live Comedy: Brad Wollack
Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse (2903 Columbia Pike)
Time: 7:30 and 10:00 p.m.

Brad Wollack, a writer and regular roundtable guest on E!’s “Chelsea Lately,” performs standup comedy. Tickets are $20.

Saturday

Neighborhood Dog Pawty
Fort Scott Park (2800 Fort Scott Drive)
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

The “pawty” features an agility course, doggie vendors, water bar, games and prizes, complimentary morning coffee and pastries, and dog adoptions.

Nauck Civic and Community Pride Day
Drew Model School (3500 23rd Street S.)
Time: 1:00 -5:00 p.m.

Enjoy the rich history and heritage of one o the most diverse neighborhoods in Arlington, with food entertainment and fun for all ages.

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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.

Tuesday

BikeArlington’s Two Wheel Tuesday*
Courthouse Plaza (2100 Clarendon Blvd)
Time: 5:00 – 6:30 p.m.

Information session for would-be bike commuters includes tips on bike types and maintenance, how to find a good route to work and how to ride comfortably in traffic.

Help Ben Tufts Concert
Iota Club and Cafe (2832 Wilson Blvd)
Time: 7:00 – 1:00 a.m.

A long line-up of local musicians perform to benefit Ben Tufts, a fellow local musician whose drum set was stolen from a truck in D.C. last month.

Wednesday

Ric Edelman’s Mind Over Money Seminar*
Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel (2800 S. Potomac Avenue)
Time: 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

New York Times bestselling author Ric Edelman demonstrates how financial decision-making is all about psychology, and that behavioral finance determines why you handle money the way you do.

Thursday

History Talk: Dawson-Bailey House
Arlington Central Library (1015 N. Quincy Street)
Time: 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.

Historian Karl VanNewkirk presents a visual history of the Dawson-Bailey House, thought to be the second-oldest home in Arlington County.

Arlington Aachen Student Exchange Info Meeting*
Westover Branch Library (1644 N. McKinley Road)
Time: 7:15 – 8:15 p.m.

Learn about hosting a German student this fall, and/or going to Aachen, Germany next summer. Arlington families have enjoyed this low-cost and memorable home-stay exchange for over 20 years.

Friday

Live Music: Blue Label
Clarendon Grill (1101 N. Highland Street)
Time: 9:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.

Local cover band Blue Label, comprised of members from various prominent local cover bands, performs at Clarendon Grill.

Saturday

Twisted Vines Wine Tasting to Benefit Arlington Free Clinic
Twisted Vines Bottleshop and Bistro (2803 Columbia Pike)
Time: 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Guests will taste five wines of Austria, enjoy cheese and charcuterie and participate in a discussion led by Klaus Wittauer of KWSelections. A portion of the proceeds will go to Arlington Free Clinic.

Sunday

Vintage Crystal: Sip and Salsa
220 20th Street S.
Time: 2:00 – 6:00 p.m.

Crystal City’s signature wine and food tasting event, Sip and Salsa, boasts the region’s only Metro-accessible, inside-the-Beltway outdoor wine festival.

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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.

Tuesday

BikeArlington’s Two Wheel Tuesday*
Courthouse Plaza (2100 Clarendon Blvd)
Time: 5:00 – 6:30 p.m.

Information session for would-be bike commuters includes tips on bike types and maintenance, how to find a good route to work and how to ride comfortably in traffic.

Public Speaking Competition
Aurora Hills Library (735 18th Street S.)
Time: 7:15 – 9:00 p.m.

The Crystal City Evening Toastmasters hold their bi-annual speech contest. The organization seeks to help members improve their public speaking skills.

Friday

Live Comedy: Rhys Darby
Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse (2903 Columbia Pike)
Time: 7:30 and 10:00 p.m.

New Zealand native Rhys Darby, best known for playing the band manager on HBO’s Flight of the Conchords, performs standup comedy.

Saturday

First Responders Cup Women’s Fastpitch Softball*
Barcroft Sports Complex (4100 S. Four Mile Run)
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.

The annual charity softball tournament takes place. Games will be played at the Barcroft Sports Complex and at Virginia Highlands Park, on S. Hayes Street. Attendance is free.

AWLA 3rd Annual Fall Fair Animal House
Animal Welfare League of Arlington (2650 S. Arlington Mill Drive)
Time: 12:00 – 3:00 p.m.

The Animal Welfare League of Arlington’s annual open house includes games, a DJ, a BBQ food truck, and adoptable animals.

Rosslyn Jazz Festival
Gateway Park (1300 Lee Highway)
Time: 1:00 – 7:00 p.m.

The free annual event will feature performances by notable jazz artists as well as food from a variety of vendors.

Sunday

First Responders Cup Women’s Fastpitch Softball*
Barcroft Sports Complex (4100 S. Four Mile Run)
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

The annual charity softball tournament takes place. The championship round will be played at Barcroft Sports Complex on Sunday. Attendance 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

Author Event: “Hollywood on the Potomac”
Arlington Central Library (1015 N. Quincy Street)
Time: 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Author Mike Canning discusses his book on how movies view our nation’s capital. He’ll also discuss the misrepresentation of the area’s geography.

The Summer Hummer*
Shirlington Theatre (4200 Campbell Avenue)
Time: 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. and 9:00 – 10:30 p.m.

Two performances of the annual all-star burlesque show, which benefits an emergency fund to Washington-area theatre artists. Expect “R-rated” nudity.

Thursday

Live Music: The Black Cadillacs
Iota Club & Cafe (2832 Wilson Blvd)
Time: 8:00 – 11:00 p.m.

Southern blues-rock band Black Cadillacs performs with The Dirty Names, Star FK Radium and David Newbould. Tickets are $10.

Friday

Live Comedy: Craig Shoemaker
Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse (2903 Columbia Pike)
Time: 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.

Craig shoemaker, of Comedy Central and HBO fame, performs standup comedy. Craig’s film credits include Scream 2 and Safe House.

Saturday

Arlington Bat Festival
Gulf Branch Nature Center (3608 N. Military Road)
Time: 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

The annual festival will include habitat walks, games, crafts, a festival lantern parade and live bat shows. Admission is $7.

Live Music: Burnt Sienna
Clarendon Grill (1101 N. Highland Street)
Time: 10:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.

Popular cover band Burnt Sienna returns from gigs on the Jersey shore to perform at Clarendon Grill.

Sunday

Charity Event: A Day at the Races
O’Sullivan’s Irish Pub (3207 Washington Blvd)
Time: 3:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Put on your best derby hat and join Doorways for Women and Families for a special horse racing fundraiser, sponsored by O’Sullivan’s.

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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

Outdoor Movie: Forrest Gump
Public Plaza (1851 S. Bell Street)
Time: 8:30 – 11:00 p.m.

The 1994 “epic romantic comedy-drama film” Forrest Gump, starring Tom Hanks, will be shown as part of the Crystal Screen outdoor film festival. Admission is free.

Tuesday

Film: Blazing Saddles
Columbia Pike Branch Library (816 S. Walter Reed Drive)
Time: 2:00 – 3:45 p.m.

The classic Mel Brooks comedy Blazing Saddles, starring Cleavon Little and Gene Wilder, will be screened. Admission is free.

Wednesday

Blues and Brews
Public Courtyard (2121 Crystal Drive)
Time: 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.

This free after-work event, held on the last Wednesday of the month through September, features blues music and a beer garden.

Thursday

Making Strides for MS Happy Hour*
Mad Rose Tavern (3100 Clarendon Blvd)
Time: 5:00 – 9:00 p.m.

A $10 donation to the Multiple Sclerosis Society will entitle you to $3 beers, $4 rail drinks, $5 wins and $6 margaritas on the back patio of Mad Rose Tavern.

Friday

Live Comedy: Natasha Leggero
Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse (2903 Columbia Pike)
Time: 10:00 p.m.

Comedienne Natasha Leggero, a judge on NBC’s Last Comic Standing and a regular guest on E!’s Chelsea Lately, performs stand-up comedy.

Saturday

Axe-Throwing Contest
American Legion Post 130 (400 N. Oak Street, Falls Church)
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

American Legion Post 130 hosts the third-annual Lizzie Borden Axe-Throwing Contest. “This event is your chance to hone your hatchet-throwing skills,” organizers said in a press release.

Live Music: Toxic Mouse
Clarendon Grill (1101 N. Highland Street)
Time: 10:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.

Cover band Toxic Mouse brings their “sleezy-cheese 80’s vibe” to Clarendon Grill. Expect hair rock covers of Motley Crue, Bon Jovi, Guns N’ Roses, etc.

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