Events & Happenings - August 19 - 25, 2024

August 19, 2024

Events & Happenings - August 19 - 24

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

On Friday, I went to see My Cousin Vinny at Mason Square Plaza. On Saturday, I biked to Westover (one of the best Arlington neighborhoods IMO) and ate dinner at Westover Taco, grabbed drinks and enjoyed live music at Westover Beer Garden, and finished the night with icecream at Toby’s. A very fun Out & About in Arlington weekend!

In other news, Fire Works Pizza in Courthouse is partnering with Inova Blood Donor Services today. People who donate blood from 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm today will receive $5 off any menu item at the pizzeria. Appointments will take place in Inova’s Bloodmobile, which will be parked outside Fireworks.

Thank you for subscribing to this newsletter! Let’s have a great week!

Juliana

Monday, August 19th

  • 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm at Water Park

  • Join DC Fray + National Landing for free, instructor-led classes. No experience required.

  • This week’s class is HIIT/Core with Dolcie. Reserve your spot here.

Gentle Yoga in the Galleries (Virginia Square)

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

  • Unwind and invite balance in this flowing yoga class. Our experienced instructors will guide you through a gentle practice suitable for all levels.

  • Reserve your spot through a scaled-donation ticket here.

  • 8:00 pm at Busboys and Poets Shirlington

  • Come join us for our Open Mic! For two hours, audiences can expect a diverse chorus of voices and a vast array of professional spoken word performers, open mic rookies, and musicians. Expect to be moved, expect a packed house, expect the unexpected, but above all come with an open mind and ear. 

  • Hosted by Angelique Palmer. Angelique Palmer is a poetry slam doyen, a finalist in the 2015 Women of the World Poetry Slam and a member of The Beltway Poetry Slam Team in 2017.        

  • Purchase your tickets here or at the door.

Tuesday, August 20th

  • 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm at Courthouse Library in the Birch Conference Room

  • Our experienced volunteer will present a mindfulness workshop on making thank you cards. By focusing on thank you cards, we create space for folks to express gratitude for the people and things in their lives.

Wednesday, August 21st

Craft Party at Detour Coffee (Virginia Square/Clarendon)

  • 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm at Detour Coffee

  • Come craft and party with us! Our creative host will walk you through step-by-step on how to create your own mason jar floral lantern. This class is beginner-friendly.

  • Tickets are $39.19 (including taxes, fees, and supplies) for one or $65.87 for two. Purchase tickets here.

Pitch-a-Friend Night (Ballston/Virginia Square)

  • 7:00 pm at Quincy Halll

  • Showcase your amazing single friend in a 3-5 minute slide representation. Get pitched, do a pitch, or just hang out in a singles-friendly environment! To sign up to pitch a friend visit this page.

  • This event is free to attend and is LGBTQ+ friendly.

Thurday, August 22nd

  • 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm at BABA (show starts at 8:00 pm)

  • Come hang with the Gents for our comedy show at Baba. We have 7 comics performing 11 minute sets.

  • Reserve your free spot here.

  • 7:00 pm at One More Page Books

  • Join us for an evening with Barbara Noe Kennedy as she highlights some local sights and businesses featured in her book. We’re sharing the local love with by partnering with Area 2 Farms, an indoor farm in Shirlington.

  • Reserve your spot here.

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

  • Since humankind invented the wheel, we’ve been determined to take it to new heights, push it to the limit, and revel in the experience. Ritual is a big screen celebration of the indomitable human spirit that defines the sport of mountain biking with unforgettable film-going experiences. The film series highlights incredible athletes, creative filmmakers, engaging storylines and stunning cinematography; bringing riders together in mountain biking’s greatest cities and venues.

  • Tickets are $12.00.

Friday, August 23rd

National Banana Split Day 2024 (National Landing)

  • 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm at Toby’s Homemade Icecream (510 14th St S)

  • Mark your calendars! National Landing is teaming up with the Banana Stand and Toby’s Ice Cream to throw the ultimate National Banana Split Day bash! Swing by Toby’s Ice Cream to enjoy a delicious free banana split. While supplies last.

End of Summer Silent Disco (National Landing)

Lil Rel (Penrose)

  • 7:00 pm and 9:30 pm at Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse

  • Milton “Lil Rel” Howery is a West Side Chicago native actor, comedian, writer and producer known for breakout roles in The Carmichael Show (2015-2017), as well as in the Oscar-winning horror film Get Out (2017). Howery has become a comedic staple in Chicago and a rising star nationally. His hilarious story-telling has allowed him to become an increasingly iconic personality.

  • Tickets are $35 and can be purchased here.

  • 8:30 pm - 10:30 pm at Arlington Mill Community Center

  • Learn more about Haunted Mansion (2023) here.

  • All movies start at sunset (at 8:30 pm) and are shown in English with Spanish subtitles. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own chairs/blankets, etc. Leashed pets are welcome. Alcohol is NOT permitted at Arlington Mill. In case of inclement weather, please check this page, and our social media channels for updates. This information is typically posted at 3:30pm on the day of each screening.

  • Moves are free and open to the public.

Saturday, August 24th

  • 8:30 pm - 10:30 pm at Penrose Square

  • Learn more about Ghostbusters Frozen Empire (2024) here.

  • All movies start at sunset (at 8:30 pm) and are shown in English with Spanish subtitles. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own chairs/blankets, etc. Leashed pets are welcome. Alcohol is NOT permitted at Penrose Square. In case of inclement weather, please check this page, and our social media channels for updates. This information is typically posted at 3:30pm on the day of each screening.

  • Movies are free and open to the public.

Sunday, August 25th

  • 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm at Professional Bartending School

  • Manhattans, Martinis, and Sloe Gin Fizzes await you at TTD’s Bartending 101. Sit back and enjoy our introductory seminar and hands-on training class at one of Washington's most respected bartending schools. Our teachers will provide you with the highest quality instruction. Train under simulated barroom conditions using a full range of bar tools and equipment. Learn about glassware, different methods of mixing, various cocktail recipes, bartending tricks, handling a crowded bar, etc. Our class consists of a brief lecture, followed by hours of hands on bar training where you step behind a bar to practice your new skills, tips on techniques, and most importantly, what it feels like from the other side of a bar.

  • Tickets are $43.25 (including taxes and fees) and can be purchased here.