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Music Abounds in Arlington Tonight

By ARLnow.com

If you’re a music lover, chances are there’s a concert tonight that will pique your interest.

At 6:30, the Village at Shirlington holds its second outdoor concert of the summer. Local group the JazzKnights will perform in the plaza in front of the Shirlington library.

At 7:00, retro rock ‘n’ roll band King Cadillac performs at Pentagon Row’s Rock the Row outdoor concert series. Like the Shirlington performance, this concert is free.

Lovers of musicals are in for a treat at 8:00 tonight. The American Century Theater is presenting the first of five performances of Babes in Arms, featuring some of the most popular compositions from songwriting duo Rodgers and Hart. Among the songs to be performed are “I Wish I Were in Love Again,” “The Lady is a Tramp,” and “My Funny Valentine.” Tickets are $15. The concert will take place at Gunston Theatre Two (2700 South Lang Street).

Finally, at 8:30, Illinois duo Common Loon brings their dreamy psych-pop to Iota (2832 Wilson Blvd) in Clarendon. Mississippi-based “Cosmic R&B” act Junk Culture will open the show. Tickets are $12.

Pentagon Row Concert Series Starts Tomorrow

By ARLnow.com

Update at 6:15 p.m. on 6/3 — Tonight’s concert has been canceled due to weather.

Rosslyn isn’t the only Arlington locale with an outdoor summer concert series starting this week. Pentagon Row’s eighth annual “Rock at the Row” kicks off tomorrow.

Virginia party rock group the Shields Brothers Band will headline the first show. Check out their awesomely hokey music video for “Shark Attack,” featuring an unwitting guest appearance by Wendy Williams, below.

The concerts will be held from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. every Thursday. The series wraps up on August 26.

After the jump: the full concert schedule, which includes local favorites like Gonzo’s Nose, King Cadillac and Brother Shamus.

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Jam Out, Stock Up and Party On in Rosslyn

By ARLnow.com

Two weekly events start today in Rosslyn — part of a very musical summer in the otherwise business-oriented neighborhood.

From 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., local R&B and jazz act Spur of the Moment will kick off the CentralPlace Wednesday lunchtime concert series. The concerts are being held at “CentralSpace,” the temporary park at the corner of North Moore Street and Wilson Boulevard (CentralSpace will eventually be the site of a new office tower).

Tonight from 5:30 to 8:00, there will be live music, dancing and after-work drinks at Rosslyn Plaza, in front of the Rosslyn Spectrum Theater. The Party at the Plaza will take place every Wednesday in June and July. Tonight and for the rest of the month the event will feature salsa dancing. In July it switches to swing dancing. Free dance lessons will be held from 5:30 to 6:00, with the rest of the time reserved for people to dance as they see fit.

Tomorrow food gets thrown into the musical mix. BG & The Mojo Hands will play from 11:45 to 1:30 at the Rosslyn Farmer’s Market. The Thursday lunchtime concert series — which actually started last month and will stretch through October — is held next to the market, across from the Cupid’s Garden Sculpture at Wilson Boulevard and North Oak Street. The Rosslyn Farmer’s Market itself takes place from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and features fruits, veggies, herbs, pastries, breads, fruit preserves and more.

To Do This Weekend

By ARLnow.com

Another weekend, another long list of things to do in Arlington.

Friday

“The Shat Ball” with The Raspberry Brothers — NYC comedy duo The Raspberry Brothers is back at Arlington Cinema ‘N’ Drafthouse (2903 Columbia Pike) to rip on another classic cheeseball movie. This time, they aim their barbs at William Shatner’s performance in Star Trek V. From 9:30 to midnight.

Edward Scissorhands Under the Stars — Speaking of cheeseball movies, the latest installment of Rosslyn’s I Love the ’90s outdoor film festival brings us Johnny Depp’s 1990 classic Edward Scissorhands. The flick starts around 7:30 at Gateway Park (1300 Lee Highway).

Saturday

Fifth Annual Arlington Youth Film Festival Premiere — Arlington Independent Media will screen the finalists for the 2010 Arlington Youth Film Festival. The festival was created to showcase the talents of our local middle and high school students. Doors open at 3:00 p.m. at The Comedy Spot in Ballston Common Mall (4238 Wilson Boulevard).

Classic Rock Concert At Potomac Overlook Regional Park — Local classic rock band Second Wind will headline the first outdoor concert of the season at Potomac Overlook Park amphitheater (2845 N. Marcey Road). The family and picnic-friendly concert will start around 7:00 p.m.

Sunday

Bike DC Community Bike Ride — See more info from our earlier post.

Virginia’s Fastest Bartender Contest Finals — Crystal City Sports Pub (529 23rd Street South) will host the final round of the Virginia’s Fastest Bartender Contest, starting at 8:30 p.m. The proceeds will go to the Tender Hearts Foundation, which helps children with congenital heart defects.

There’s a lot more on the agenda for Sunday — browse our events calendar for a full list.

To Do This Weekend

By ARLnow.com

It’s not going to be the warmest spring weekend, and there may be a passing storm tomorrow, but on balance this weekend is not looking too bad.

If you’re looking for something fun to do, here are a few ideas. As always, you can check out our event calendar for more.

Tonight

I Love the ’90s Film Fest — Rosslyn’s weekly outdoor film series will be showing “Wayne’s World” tonight at Gateway Park (1300 Lee Highway). Party time starts at 7:30 p.m. Excellent!

Saturday

15th Annual Walk for the Animals — This dog-centric event raised more than $91,100 last year for the Animal Welfare League of Arlington. In addition to the three-mile walk, there will be demonstrations, entertainment, and sponsor booths. From 8:30 a.m. to noon at Bluemont Park (329 N. Manchester Street).

Semper Ride Motorcycle Show — If you’re in the armed forces, head to the Pentagon north parking lot for a motorcycle safety demonstration, group ride and freestyle stunt show. Featuring Red Bull freestyle motocross riders, Keith Code and the California Super Bike School, and an special celebrity guest. Registration begins at 0700, and the event will go until 1400.

P. Brennan’s Grand Opening — Columbia Pike residents have given a very warm welcome to the neighborhood’s new Irish pub. Now, P. Brennan’s (2910 Columbia Pike) is holding a grand opening celebration to officially mark their establishment as one of the Pike’s go-to watering holes. The party starts at 7:00 p.m. and will go to the wee hours.

Sunday

Benefit Concert for Haiti Children — Join the Opera Guild of Northern Virginia’s effort to send art and music supplies to school children in earthquake-ravaged Haiti. This benefit concert will take place from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the NRECA building (4301 Wilson Blvd).

To Do Tonight: Local Music for a Good Cause

By ARLnow.com

IOTA Club and Cafe in Clarendon is hosting a benefit concert for Haiti tonight. Remember Haiti? It’s the place we were feeling sorry for before we had three feet of snow dumped on us.

The concert will feature local acts Will Rast and the Funk Arc, DC Traffic, Rico and The Lighthorse Band. Proceeds will benefit the Red Cross.

In case you’re in the mood for a more low-key activity, head over to Lost Dog Cafe and order something off their massive beer list. While you’re at it, check out this article on Lost Dog’s plan for local food domination — you might have missed it during all that commotion about the snow.