Events & Happening in Arlington

September 23 - 29, 2024

September 23, 2024

Events & Happenings September 23 - 29, 2024

Hello and Happy Monday! I hope you had a great weekend and start to fall.

I was out of town this weekend visiting family and am excited to get back into town later this week and decorate for fall! Earlier in the week, I was able to try out some of Green Heart Juice shop’s fall/pumpkin flavors, which are launching October 1st!

Monday, September 23rd is Car Free Day 2024. To learn more about the day and events, visit carfreemetrodc.org.

This upcoming weekend, I am going to All Things Go in Maryland and am bummed to be missing Clarendon Day. My proofreader (aka fiance) is sick so wasn’t able to proofread this week’s newsletter. Apologies in advance for any errors!

Let’s have a great week!

Juliana

Monday, September 23rd

  • 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm at Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington

  • Unwind and invite balance in this flowing, gentle yoga class. Our experienced instructors will guide you through a gentle practice suitable for all levels. On Monday nights in the beautiful Tiffany Gallery. Start your week on a positive note.

  • Bring your own mat, a journal, and wear comfortable clothing. This is a donation-based class that supports the Museum's mission. We created tickets tiered at the levels of 10, 15, and 20. Opting for the higher level tickets makes way for those who can't afford as much. No refunds given on tickets purchased.

Tuesday, September 24th

Latin Dance Lessons (Columbia Pike)

  • 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm at Columbia Pike Library

  • Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with dancing! Join the Encanto Salsa Team for beginner salsa and bachata lessons. No prior experience or partner required, and all ages are encouraged to attend!

  • RSVP for an emailed event reminder. Attendance is first-come, first-served until seating capacity is reached.

Persistent Vision: Punk in DC (Virginia Square/Ballston)

  • 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm at Central Library

  • In celebration of Free to Read Week, learn about another movement that fought for equal space for suppressed voices. Ben Jackson, co-curator of the Persistent Vision online exhibition at the University of Maryland, will use the digitized collection of DC punk memorabilia to tell the story of a subculture and community that used music as a tool to affect change. 

  • This program is part of the library's recognition of Free to Read Week.  Seating is first-come, first served.

Wednesday, September 25th

  • 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm at Central Library

  • For more than a century, civilians in Arlington County have volunteered to protect and serve their family and neighbors in active wartime as well as Cold War, or by responding to flood, fire, disaster, health emergency, or evacuation. Retired Smithsonian researcher and longtime Arlington resident Roger A. Mola will examine some of the efforts and organizations comprising civil defense within Arlington and in greater Washington.

  • First-come, first-served seating.

  • 7:30 pm at El Rey Arlington

  • Join us for a hilarious evening of comedy at El Rey! Get ready to laugh your socks off with the DMV's best comedians! This Standup Comedy Night is sure to be a blast! Come and enjoy a night filled with laughter, good vibes, and unforgettable performances. Our talented lineup of comedians will have you rolling in the aisles. From witty one-liners to hilarious anecdotes, they'll keep you entertained throughout the evening.

  • Special headliner: Matt Bergman (Comedy Central Live, Gotham, DryBar, Sirius XM) Guests: Becca DiLuzio, Max Silverstein, and more!

  • RSVP for free, but please tip! Cash/Venmo/Paypal/Cashapp/Plasma accepted!

Thurday, September 26th

Latin Dance Lessons (Shirlington)

  • 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm at Shirlington Library

  • Join the Encanto Salsa Team for beginner salsa and bachata lessons. No prior experience or partner required, and all ages are encouraged to attend!

    This event will take place on the outside plaza, weather permitting. In case of inclement weather, the program will be held indoors in the Campbell Room.

Friday, September 27th

Festival Latinoamericano (Arlington Mill)

Saturday, September 28th

Clarendon Day 2024 (Clarendon)

  • 11:00 am - 6:00 pm in Clarendon Metro park and 8 adjacent blocks

  • Clarendon Day is one of Arlington’s best loved and most diverse street festivals, with a central music stage, a large Kidszone, arts and crafts vendors, business and nonprofit exhibitors from Clarendon and the region, plenty of great food from local and regional restaurants, craft beers and Virginia wines, and more.

  • 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm at Aurora Hills Library

  • In honor of Banned Books Week, help increase awareness of books and authors, including those that have been banned. Along the way, practice skills in research and writing, while learning how Wikipedia works and contributing to Wikipedia. Extensive training will be provided for new editors. Limited laptops will be provided for event use, so participants are asked to bring their own devices.

  • Registration required.

Oktoberfest National Landing (National Landing)

  • 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm at 2200 South Eads Street Arlington, VA

  • Get ready to raise a stein and prost to fall in National Landing! Enjoy live music by the Alte Kumpel Band, crisp German lagers, and other entertainment inspired by Oktoberfest. Indulge in a range of offerings from Port City Brewing Company and 23rd Street businesses, including classic bites like pretzels, brats, sweets and more!

  • Ticket are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Event tickets include a free first pour. The first 500 guests will receive a complimentary National Landing beer stein. Purchase tickets here.

Jazz @ Central (Virginia Square/Ballston)

  • 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm at Central Library

  • Join us for an hour of jazz by a premier military jazz group. The Airmen of Note combo will celebrate Sonny Stitt, one of the key saxophonists from the be-bop/hard bop/soul jazz era. Stitt, who spent the latter part of his life in the D.C. area where he raised his family, would have celebrated his 100th birthday this year. Known for his warm tone on both alto and tenor, he was one of the best-documented saxophonists of his generation, recording more than 100 albums as a leader.

  • Free. Attendance is first, come, first-seated until event capacity is reached.

Virginia Beer Festival (National Landing)

  • 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm at Water Park National Landing

  • Join us at Water Park in National Landing for our first ever Virginia Beer Festival! Food, fun, friends, families and pets welcome!

  • This event is free to the public, however, if you are participating in the beer tasting, you must purchase a ticket and present ID to show you are the legal drinking age. Tickets will be sold on site and are unlimited!

Sunday, September 29th

End of Summer Bark Bash (Green Valley)

  • 11:00 am - 3:00 pm at Snouts & Stouts

  • Join us for the Summer Bark Bash at Snouts & Stouts! Enjoy a fun-filled day with at least 50 vendors, kiddie pools, a doggy ice cream truck, an agility course, food trucks, a photo booth, painting station, and more. You do not need to be a dog-themed vendor to apply. Bring your pups and enjoy a day of festivities, no matter the weather!

  • This event is rain or shine and free to the public.

  • 5:00 pm at Busboys and Poets Shirlington

  • Join us for an engaging and thought-provoking community discussion with renowned sports journalist and editor, Dave Zirin, from The Nation Magazine. As one of the most insightful voices on the intersection of sports, politics, and culture, Zirin will delve into how race shapes the world of sports, both on and off the field. From athlete activism to the social impact of sports, this conversation will explore the ways in which race, power, and inequality play out in the sports arena.

  • A.C.T.O.R. (A Continuing Talk on Race) is a public discussion series. It provides the opportunity for people to come together and speak openly and honestly about issues of race, class and culture. The intent is that each person walks away from the discussion feeling something: challenged, educated, uncomfortable, enlightened, refreshed, reassured and hopefully inspired and moved to action!