Events & Happenings

Author

Juliana Lewis
February 17, 2025

Events & Happenings February 18th - 24th

Hello,

Hope your week is off to a good start! This past week has honestly been very tough for me given the news and the layoffs at my company. One of the best ways to counteract feelings of hopelessness and isolation is to spent time with your community. This past weekend I volunteered at the clothing swap at the Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington hosted by Rossana. It was SUCH a fun and successful event. It inspired me to want to host a book exchange in the next few months. If you have any ideas on location or partners, please let me know! In the meantime, please take care of yourself and others.

Juliana

Tuesday, February 18th

  • 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm at Mason Square in Van Metre Hall Room 184

  • Join us on February 18, 2025, as we come together to honor the extraordinary life and legacy of President Jimmy Carter. Hosted by the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution, this special event will reflect on his unparalleled contributions to peace, human rights, and humanitarian service.

  • This gathering offers a moment to celebrate President Carter’s centennial legacy and his enduring impact on the world. Through stories, reflections, and shared memories, we will pay tribute to a leader who exemplified compassion, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to building a more just and equitable society.

  • Registration is required.

  • 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm at Central Library Barbara M. Donnellan Auditorium

  • The Arlington Public Library Collections and Access team invites you to an engaging and informative presentation about our library collection. The Team will share insights on how materials for the collection are selected, classified, and maintained; including how the community uses and supports the library's resources.

  • Don’t miss out on this opportunity to engage with the Collections Team and to get a look behind the curtain of the Collections and Access world!

Wednesday, February 19th

  • 11:00am - 2:00 pm at 2120 Washington Boulevard Arlington, VA 22204

  • Regular testing is the key to catching possible infections. Get tested for Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) and HIV at this health event. No appointment required - just drop in during the event hours.

  • Confidential and free!

Thursday, February 20th

Country Dance Night (Clarendon)

  • 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm at Clarendon Ballroom

    • 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Country Dance Lesson

    • 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm Social Dancing

  • No partner or dance experience is needed to come out and enjoy! We start with a beginner-friendly lesson, and then open the floor to fun social dancing.

  • Proceeds from these events go to non-profit Inspira Dance, helping to fund high-quality dance programs in Title 1 public schools.

  • $12 ahead of time, $15 day of.

Friday, February 21st

  • 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm at The Commentary

  • Join us for an unforgettable culinary experience as Executive Chef Francecil Ponte and our Sicilian kitchen supervisor, Rita Massa, the beloved "Pizza Queen" from Napoli, take you on a journey into the art of crafting crowd-pleasing pies.

  • During this interactive class, Chef Fran and Rita will share their secrets, tips, and tricks for crafting authentic Italian pizzas. While your creations bake to perfection, step over to our Craft Cocktail station and immerse yourself in a mixology class led by our in-house experts.

  • Come early to enjoy our delightful happy hour libations before your class kicks off. Afterward, you're invited to savor your culinary masterpieces on our newly renovated patio or within the lively ambiance of our bar and social house.

  • Tickets are $71.21 (including taxes and fees).

Live Comedy Starring Patrice DeVeaux (Crystal City/National Landing)

  • 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm at Crystal City Sports Pub

  • Patrice is a rising star in comedy hailing from Richmond, Virginia, making waves on stages across the country and beyond. She has shared the spotlight with comedic legends like Orlando Jones, Adele Givens, Hannibal Buress, Mark Curry, and Tony Woods. A versatile talent, Patrice is not just a standup comedian but also a writer, producer, and creative curator.

  • Tickets start at $15.

Magic Mic (Ballston)

  • 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm at El Rey

  • ✨ You are invited to a night of pure imagination. See impossible illusions performed by local magicians. Magic Mic is an open mic magic show at The Filling Station at El Rey VA. You will witness incredible sleight-of-hand tricks, unbelievable illusions and mind bending mentalism. Free show, 1 item minimum. Ages 15 +. 🔮

Saturday, February 22nd

  • 11:00am - 7:00 pm at 201 12th St S

  • Head underground in National Landing for the area’s most beloved unconventional bike race – the Garage Racing National Championships. See race participants traverse the parking garage racecourse dodging garage poles, looping around tight curves, and battling it out for a spot on the 2025 winner’s podium. Apart from traditional race categories, the fixed-gear race is not to be missed as bikers must pedal backwards to break. Plus, be sure to stay until the Anything Goes race where costumes and a variety of non-motorized vehicles converge on the racecourse for a fun and quirky culmination of the day.

  • 11:00 am - 4:00 pm at Central Library in the Quincy Room

  • Layer and cut different paper and materials inside a laminated bookmark sleeve and leave with a beautiful and waterproof bookmark!  All materials and supplies provided. While supplies last.

  • 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm at Cut Seven Arlington

  • In honor of Black History Month, Cut Seven presents “The Power of Black Wellness: A Journey Through Health, Culture, and Legacy”, a celebration of the incredible contributions and resilience of the Black community in the realm of health, wellness, and fitness. This empowering panel will feature Black leaders from a diverse range of professions—fitness trainers, healthcare providers, wellness influencers, and business owners—who will share their insights and experiences on creating access to health and wellness resources for Black individuals.

  • This panel will explore crucial topics like overcoming health disparities, embracing culturally responsive care, and highlighting Black fitness role models who are changing the narrative around wellness. Our discussion will also highlight the importance of mental health, nutrition, and physical activity in building a more equitable, healthy future. Through this event, we aim to honor the legacy of Black wellness traditions while uplifting the voices of those driving change and advocating for better health outcomes in the Black community.

  • Join us as we celebrate the strength, resilience, and culture of the Black experience, and work toward a future where health and wellness are accessible, inclusive, and prioritized for all. All proceeds from the event will benefit The TraRon Center. We encourage you to donate what you are able!

Art After Hours (Virginia Square)

  • 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington

  • Join MoCA Arlington to celebrate the opening of our new exhibitions! View the new exhibitions, meet exhibiting artists, visit resident artist studios, and enjoy a drink from the cash bar.

  • 8:30 pm - 11:30 pm at Punch Bowl Social Arlington

  • Silent Disco is back and we are taking over the Record Room for a party complete with great drinks, eats from our scratch kitchen, and even better music. Grab some headphones and choose between 3 stations to find your perfect jam with 3 of our favorite DJs: DJ Seb, DJ Bry, DJ Kevin.

  • Tickets are $12.51 each (includes taxes and fees).

Sunday, February 23rd

  • 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm at the Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington

  • Making art is a whole-body experience, including how you are feeling during the making process! In this workshop we will focus on using our whole body to create artworks while considering our emotional responses as we draw, paint and collage evolving artworks. Join us in seeking wellness through art as we practice a variety of strategies that encourage body and mind awareness and slowness.

  • Tickets are $75.

Phantom of the Opera (2004) Movie Party (Crystal City/National Landing)

  • 6:00 pm at Alamo Drafthouse Crystal City

  • Join us for THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Movie Party, a musical extravaganza that’ll throw its magical lasso around you and never let go. We’ll have candles to illuminate the chandelier scene, roses to celebrate Christine, bracelets from the Opera Ghost (or the Angel of Music, not sure which), and, of course, your very own Phantom mask. All we ask of you is that you and your friends come ready to belt out some opera (we're sure you'll sound molto bene) as we revel in the music of the night.

Pedro Gonzalez (Penrose)

  • 7:00 pm at Arlington Drafthouse (doors open at 6:00 pm)

  • Pedro Gonzalez is a Colombian American comedian based out of NYC.  He was a finalist on Stand Up NBC and New York Funniest, and also has the honor of being the first Latin American immigrant comedian to appear on the Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Pedro loves to tell jokes about what it’s like to be a zero generation American, a first time (and hopefully only) husband and a new dad. 

  • Tickets are $20.

  • 7:00 pm at Arlington Drafthouse (Doors open at 6:00 pm)

  • Joe Pickett (The Onion) and Nick Prueher (Late Show) have over 13,000 VHS tapes in their collection and have been taking viewers on a guided tour through their latest and greatest finds since 2004. To celebrate two decades of this VHS nonsense, they will serve up their all-time greatest finds including the dumbest exercise videos, the craziest public access shows and updates with the most wonderful weirdos they’ve met along the way.

  • Tickets are $20.

Monday, February 24th

  • 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.

  • Scaled-donation entry starting at $10.