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‘Miracle on 23rd Street’ is shutting down a street near Crystal City tonight

By Matt Blitz
The 58th annual Miracle on 23rd Street (Photo courtesy of Melwood)

A miracle is shutting down a portion of 23rd Street S. near Crystal City tonight (Friday).

The 58th edition of the holiday event “Miracle on 23rd Street” is taking place on Friday night from 7-9 p.m. at 750 23rd Street S. in the Aurora Highlands neighborhood.

The event will feature a Christmas tree lighting, hot chocolate, a “holiday-themed virtual reality experience,” music from the Bluemont Brass Quintet, and, of course, an appearance from Santa Claus, who usually arrives via fire truck. It is being put on by the local non-profit Melwood, which advocates and employs people with differing abilities.

Online registrations are being requested, though walk-up attendees will be accepted.

“Miracle on 23rd Street” will also close a one block stretch of traffic in both directions for several hours.

From 6-9 p.m., 23rd Street S. in between S. Hayes Street and S. Grant Street will be closed off to vehicular traffic, Arlington County police said.

Last year’s event was mostly virtual, though Santa did drive around the neighborhood.

Rosslyn Reads Returns with a Pop-Up Book Sale Tomorrow

By Sydney Hawkins

Over 8,000 books, CDs, DVDs, and vinyl records will be on sale this Saturday (Sept. 26) at the annual Rosslyn Reads Book Festival.

The festival is an annual fundraiser for Turning the Page, a non-profit that aids underserved students in the community. Carpe Librum, a non-profit used bookstore, will be partnering with Rosslyn BID this year to contribute to the fundraiser.

From 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, attendees can buy “gently used” items at a price range of $2 to $6 in Central Place Plaza (1800 N. Lynn Street).

Several procedures will be in place to promote social-distancing:

  • Attendees must pre-register for a one-hour time slot to shop and provide confirmation of registering upon arrival
  • Review Rosslyn BID’s COVID-19 Safety Protocols before registering
  • Those who do not pre-register must sign a waiver before entering
  • A maximum of 50 people will be allowed inside the plaza to shop at a time
  • Masks will be required for all attendees
  • Hand-sanitizer stations will be available at the entrance
  • Attendees will be required to follow a one-way flow of foot traffic

Photo via Rosslyn BID/Facebook 

Arlington Agenda: January 13-19

By Ashley Hopko

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, January 14

Oddball Cinema
Westover Library (1644 N. McKinley Road)
Time: 7-8:30 p.m.

Join fellow cinema buffs for a viewing of the film “10 MPH.” This event is open to the public and free but attendees must be 18 years or older to attend. Seating is reserved on a first-come basis.

Saturday, January 18

Game Night
St John’s Episcopal Church (415 S. Lexington Street)
Time: 7-9 p.m.

Community members are invited for a family-friendly game night. People are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item for donation. Games and snacks will be provided.

Sunday, January 19

The Jewish Community of Hong Kong
Congregation Etz Hayim (2920 Arlington Blvd)
Time: 10:15-11:45 a.m.

At this educational lecture, Fred Cooper will talk about his time working for Voice of America and his experiences becoming involved in Hong Kong’s Jewish community while working abroad.

MLK Tribute
Wakefield High School (1325 S. Dinwiddie Street)
Time: 5-6:30 p.m.

Honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr’s life by listening to the story of four young students from the Arlington’s Halls Hill neighborhood who entered Stratford Junior High School in 1959 and became the first students to desegregate a public school in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

*Denotes featured (sponsored) event.

This Weekend’s Deals & Events in Arlington

By Tim's Reston

Tim’s Arlington will be taking a hiatus after today’s feature. However, you can still find daily deals & events in Arlington using Tim’s website or keep up via Tim’s email newsletter. Want to see this feature continued in the future? Let us know in the comments below!

In the meantime, enjoy these highlights in Arlington this weekend:

Deal of the Weekend: It’s BBQ & Grilling Week @ Rockland’s. Purchase a Texas-Style Brisket Sandwich, a side, and a drink for just $11 for lunch or dinner thru Sunday!

Friday:

Saturday:

Sunday:

See the entire list by neighborhood or scroll through the entire list here:

Follow Tim’s Arlington on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, & his newsletter for new deals and events, posted regularly throughout the week.

This Weekend’s Deals & Events in Arlington

By Tim's Reston

This Weekend’s Deals & Events in Arlington

Each Friday, Tim’s Arlington sets the table with deals and events for the weekend ahead in Arlington.

Highlights for the upcoming weekend include:

Deal of the Weekend: 8 restaurants @ The Crystal City Shops are offering 3 full course meals for $30 every Saturday evening in July, including Highline RxR, Jaleo, King Street Blues, Kora, McCormick & Schmick’s, Neremitra, San Antonio Grill and Ted’s Montana Grill.

Friday:

Saturday:

Sunday:

All Weekend:

See the entire list by neighborhood or scroll through the entire list here:

Follow Tim’s Arlington on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, & his newsletter for new deals and events, posted regularly throughout the week (typically 10-20 new deals & events are added daily)!

Interested in special promotion as the Deal or Event of the Week or Weekend? Have a deal or event tip? Comments? Suggestions? Email Tim at [email protected]!

This Weekend’s Deals & Events in Arlington

By ARLnow.com Sponsor

This Weekend’s Deals & Events in Arlington

Each Friday, Tim’s Arlington sets the table with deals and events for the weekend ahead in Arlington.

Highlights for the upcoming weekend include:

Deal of the Weekend: $1 Small Gelato throughout July @ Pete’s New Haven Style Apizza in Clarendon.

Friday:

Saturday:

Sunday:

All Weekend:

See the entire list by neighborhood or scroll through the entire list here:

Follow Tim’s Arlington on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, & his newsletter for new deals and events, posted regularly throughout the week (typically 10-20 new deals & events are added daily)!

Interested in special promotion as the Deal or Event of the Week or Weekend? Have a deal or event tip? Comments? Suggestions? Email Tim at [email protected]!

This Weekend’s Deals & Events in Arlington

By ARLnow.com Sponsor

Each Friday, Tim’s Arlington sets the table with deals and events for the weekend ahead in Arlington.

Highlights for the upcoming weekend include:

Deal of the Weekend: $15.95 Unlimited Gnocchi @ Piola in Rosslyn this Friday, and the 29th of every month!

Friday: Special Menus @ G.O.A.T, Mussel Bar, & Oby Lee

Saturday: Special Events @ Cheesetique, Quinn’s, & Screwtop,

Sunday: Popup @ Pottery Barn & Twilight Outdoor Glow Yoga

All Week: 20% off wine cases @ Harris Teeter

See the entire list by neighborhood or scroll through the entire list here:

Follow Tim’s Arlington on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest & his newsletter for new deals and events, posted regularly throughout the week (typically 10-20 new deals & events are added daily)!

Interested in special promotion as the Deal or Event of the Week or Weekend? Have a deal or event tip? Comments? Suggestions? Email Tim at [email protected]!

This Weekend’s Deals & Events in Arlington

By ARLnow.com Sponsor

Each Friday, Tim’s Arlington sets the table with deals and events for the weekend ahead in Arlington.

Highlights for the upcoming weekend include:

Event of the Weekend: The West Columbia Pike Food Truck Party is this Saturday @ Four Mile Run Drive & Columbia Pike from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m..

Friday: Outdoor Movies @ Arlington Mill & Rosslyn Gateway Park

Saturday: Farmers Markets @ Arlington Mill & Lubber Run

Sunday: Several new additions for Bottomless Brunch including Ambar & Wilson Hardware

Scroll through the entire list here:

Follow Tim’s Arlington on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, & his newsletter for new deals and events, posted regularly throughout the week (typically 10-20 new deals & events are added daily)!

Interested in special promotion as the Deal or Event of the Week or Weekend? Have a deal or event tip? Comments? Suggestions? Email Tim at [email protected]!

This Weekend’s Deals & Events in Arlington

By ARLnow.com Sponsor

Each Friday, Tim’s Arlington sets the table with deals and events for the weekend ahead in Arlington.

Highlights for the upcoming weekend include:

Deal of the Weekend: Deli Italiano in North Arlington has an extended Father’s Day pizza special thru Wednesday June 20: Order a Large 2-Topping Pizza & a 2 Liter Soda online or via their app for $15.99 using code: DADS.

Friday: Live Music @ O’Sullivan’s, Rhodeside Grill & Samuel Beckett’s

Saturday: CEB’s Observation Deck Sneak Preview, Carsfera Auto Festival & Saturday Sip @ Northside Social

Sunday: Father’s Day Brunch!

Scroll through the entire list here:

Follow Tim’s Arlington on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, & his newsletter for new deals and events, posted regularly throughout the week (typically 10-20 new deals & events are added daily)!

Interested in special promotion as the Deal or Event of the Week or Weekend? Have a deal or event tip? Comments? Suggestions? Email Tim at [email protected]!

This Weekend’s Deals & Events in Arlington

By ARLnow.com Sponsor

This Weekend’s Deals & Events in Arlington

Each Friday, Tim’s Arlington Directory sets the table with deals and events for the weekend ahead in Arlington.

Highlights for the upcoming weekend include:

Deal of the Weekend: Brown Bag in Rosslyn is offering a free cup of coffee thru Sunday for any customer wearing a Caps hat or jersey. Congratulations Washington Capitals!!!

Friday: ‘Legally Blonde’ at the Rosslyn Cinema Outdoor Movie Festival

Saturday: Grocery Drive for Doorways, 2nd Saturday @ One More Page Books, & a handful of music and performance options.

Sunday: Bark in the Park, Yappy Hour @ Barley Mac, & a Kids Open Mic @ Busboys & Poets

Scroll through the entire list here:

Follow Tim’s Arlington Directory on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, & his newsletter for new deals and events, posted regularly throughout the week (typically 10-20 new deals & events are added daily)!

Interested in special promotion as the Deal or Event of the Week or Weekend? Have a deal or event tip? Comments? Suggestions? Email Tim at [email protected]!

This Weekend’s Deals & Events in Arlington

By ARLnow.com Sponsor

Each Friday, Tim’s Arlington Directory sets the table with deals and events for the weekend ahead in Arlington.

Highlights for the upcoming weekend include:

Friday: Fridays @ The Fountain in Crystal City & Movie Night (Grease) @ Arlington Mill CC

Saturday: Arlington Arts ‘Make Your Mark’, Saturday Sip @ Northside Social & a Wine Dinner @ Portofino

Sunday: The Fairlington Farmers Market followed by Bottomless Brunch @ Palette 22

Scroll through the entire list here:

Follow Tim’s Arlington Directory on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, & his newsletter for new deals and events, posted regularly throughout the week (typically 10-20 new deals & events are added daily)!

Interested in special promotion as the Deal or Event of the Week or Weekend? Have a deal or event tip? Comments? Suggestions? Email Tim at [email protected]!

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