Events & Happenings

Many holiday movies, a comedy show, and an artist talk.

December 15, 2024

Events & Happenings Dates

Hello,

I hope you’ve been staying warm and cozy! There are some fun events this week, including several holiday film events. I know the holidays can be a tough time of year, so I hope you’re taking care of yourselves and your loved ones.

I’ve also put together a short list of some ways to support your neighbors:

Let’s have a great week!

Juliana

Monday, December 16

  • 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm at the 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.

  • This is a donation-based class that supports the Museum's mission. We created tickets tiered at the levels of 10, 15, and 20.

  • 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm at Ballston Local

  • For this month only, we will be meeting for Happy Hour food and beverages to discuss our favorite reads of the year. There is no specific book assigned to this meeting; bring a book or two to swap with others and pick one up for yourself!

  • Registration is required. Please register so we can reserve the space. This event is for 18+, but only those 21 and older will be permitted to purchase alcoholic beverages.

Tuesday, December 17

  • 4:00 pm at the Bozman Government Center

  • The County Boards invites you to join us as we bid farewell to Chair Libby Garvey. This public farewell will take place during the Board’s Recessed Meeting, estimated to begin at 4:00 pm with a reception to follow. This will be Chair Garvey’s final Recessed County Board meeting.

Black Christmas (1974) (National Landing/Crystal City)

  • 7:30 pm at Alamo Drafthouse Crystal City

  • One part frosty Christmas atmosphere, one part stalk ‘n’ slash magnificence, and all parts awesome, BLACK CHRISTMAS is a timeless, terrifying, and demented holiday tradition. When sorority sisters Olivia Hussey (ROMEO & JULIET), Margot Kidder (SUPERMAN), and Andrea Martin (SCTV ) are under attack from a vicious potty-mouthed killer, it’s up to police chief John Saxon to even the odds. But what about Keir Dullea (2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY), the brooding art-school pianist? Could he have something to do with the Christmas rampage? Years before he crafted the ultimate comedic yuletime experience A CHRISTMAS STORY, genre pioneer Bob Clark gave us one of the most influential Hitchcockian slashers of all time: BLACK CHRISTMAS

  • Tickets are $9 each.

Wednesday, December 18

  • 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm at MoCA Arlington Innovation Studio + Store

  • Join us for a conversation with current Innovation Studio Artist in Residence, Hoesy Corona, and MoCA Arlington Curator & Resident Artist/Collector Liaison, Amanda Jirón-Murphy. Hear about Corona's multidisciplinary process and practice, and the work he is developing during this residency. Tour the artist's studio and the Innovation store. Talk will begin ~6:15pm. Free.

  • 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm at El Rey

  • Coordinated heckling from comics and audience, prizes given to best individuals in the crowd and on stage! When the signs from stage go up, so do the insults! A portion of the proceeds will go to Stand Up 2 Cancer.

  • Two item minimum strongly suggested, the food and drinks are great!

Thurday, December 19

Die Hard (1988) (Penrose)

  • 7:00 pm at Arlington Drafthouse

  • A holiday classic! A New York City police officer tries to save his estranged wife and several others taken hostage by terrorists during a Christmas party at the Nakatomi Plaza in Los Angeles.

  • Tickets are $8 each.

Friday, December 20

  • 7:00 pm at Arlington Drafthouse

  • A true holiday tradition on the big screen! An angel is sent from Heaven to help a desperately frustrated businessman by showing him what life would have been like if he had never existed.

  • Tickets are $8 each.

  • 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm at Metropolitan Park Central Green

  • Join us this December for a series of festive, family-friendly movies at Met Park! Movies will be shown starting promptly at 7 PM.

  • Feel free to bring food and drinks, and blankets and chairs.

  • 9:45 pm at Arlington Drafthouse

  • Silents Synced pairs classic silent movies with epic rock music. Created by an independent cinema owner for independent cinemas! Silents Synced will be available to book exclusively for independents and drive ins only! The first film will feature Radiohead’s “KID A (2000) / Amnesiac(2001),” paired with Nosferatu (1923).

  • Tickest are $12 each.

Saturday, December 21

  • 12:00 pm at Arlington Drafthouse

  • Do you miss your childhood Saturday mornings of waking up early to gorge on cereal and cartoons? If so, SecretFormula has the ultimate brunch for the kid in you…Spoons, Toons & Booze! We’ve got all your favorite Saturday morning cartoons, delicious cocktails and sugary cereals, not to mention Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse’s excellent food menu. Hosted by SecretFormula's Michael Austin and Nell Casey.

  • Tickets are $15 each.

  • 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm in the Drew Room at Columbia Pike Library

  • Add some flair to the holidays this year by creating your own DIY wrapping paper. Self-Care Saturday is a monthly event encouraging you to take some time to focus on yourself and your mental wellness. All materials to create your own wrapping paper will be provided, as well as traditional wrapping paper. Bring your own gifts to wrap!

  • No registration required.

  • 7:00 pm at Arlington Drafthouse

  • Get your ugly sweaters out or dress as your favorite character.  Celebrate this holiday favorite with prizes, contests and themed drink specials!!

  • Tickets are $10 each.

Sunday, December 22

  • 7:00 pm at Arlington Drafthouse

  • A true holiday tradition on the big screen! An angel is sent from Heaven to help a desperately frustrated businessman by showing him what life would have been like if he had never existed.

  • Tickets are $8 each.