Events & Happenings

Author

Juliana Lewis
March 10, 2025

Events & Happenings March 11th - 17th

Hello! Hope you’re having a good week so far. I know the past few weeks have been difficult, but I hope you are taking care of yourselves and finding joy and humor where you can!

This Friday, March 14th is Pi Day! Some local businesses are doing deals for Pi day:

  • Livin’ the Pie Life is doing a Pi Day deal for $14 for three mini pies plus a special treat. Lucky customers will receive a $20 Golden Ticket hidden in the bottom of their box Willy Wonka Style.

  • Acme Pie Company is selling all slices eaten on site for $3.14 on March 14th.

  • Bakeshop is offering a free cup of coffee with a purchsae of the owner’s signature icebox pie.

This week is also St. Paddy’s day! To learn about how to celebrate in the area, check ouit this post from Arlington Magazine.

Let’s have a great week!

Juliana

Tuesday, March 11th

Latin Tuesdays (Clarendon)

  • 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm at Three Whistles

    • 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Bachata Dance Lesson

    • 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Social Dancing

  • $12 ahead of time or $15 the day of. Cover includes a dance lesson and open dancing.

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

Wednesday, March 12th

  • 5:30pm - 8:00 pm at Arlington Drafthouse (doors open at 4:30 pm)

  • Admission is 21 & over unless accompanied by a parent

  • This event is free and open to the public.

  • 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm at MoCA Arlington Innovation Studio + Store (525 14th St S)

  • Practices and offerings vary each month, and can be noted in the "agenda" section. Breathwork and meditation can connect you with your inner vision and a creative and intuitive self, leading you to a flow state and the possibility for artistic outcomes. No experience is necessary – just bring your curiosity.

    Please bring a yoga mat, blanket, and dress comfortably.

  • Registration required. Tickets are $23.18 (including fees).

Thurday, March 13th

Translate Your Public Service Resume (Virginia Square/Ballston)

  • 6:00pm- 7:30 pm at Central Library’s Barbara M. Donnellan Auditorium

  • Members from the Partnership for Public Service Federal Workforce Programs team will provide guidance to individuals leaving the federal workforce on how to adapt a federal resume for a private sector application. The presentation will be followed by an audience Q&A and time for networking. Arlington Public Library will also provide available resources to help you find new employment should the need arise. Please note, this program will not be livestreamed or recorded. Light refreshments will be served.

  • Registration recommended.

Mario Andrion (Penrose)

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

  • Mario Adrion is a stand-up comedian and YouTuber from a small town in Germany who gained over 2 million followers from posting VLOGs and comedy clips across his various social platforms. His comedy is refreshingly vulnerable playing with the struggles and stereotypes of being a retired male model and as a European living in the United States. He’s been featured in Vogue, FOX, ABC, Daily Front Row, Pro7, Jimmy Kimmel LIVE, and you also might know him

  • General admission tickets are $25.00.

Friday, March 14th

  • 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm at One More Page Books

  • Celebrate Pi(e) Day with us as we hear from cookbook author Brian Noyes and taste test some of his famous pies!

  • Brian Noyes, founder of the beloved Red Truck Bakery in Marshall, Virginia, and author of the Red Truck Bakery Cookbook, presents more than 95 all-new, comforting recipes celebrating ingredients and traditions from the bakery's home on the edge of the Shenandoah Valley and the Blue Ridge mountains. With small-town charm, an emphasis on local, seasonal produce, and country comfort inspiration from the 170-year-old farmhouse where the bakery began, The Red Truck Bakery Farmhouse Cookbook features Brian’s favorite savory recipes and old-time classics from family, friends, and the bakery archives.

  • 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm at El Rey

  • Join us for a hilarious evening of comedy. Our talented lineup of comedians will have you rolling in the aisles. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to experience the DMV's finest comedic talent! Comedians have performed on TV, the DC Improv, The Kennedy Center, Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse, and many more clubs and venues!

  • This event is free, but please tip!

Saturday, March 15th

  • 10:00 am - 2:00 pm at Astro Beer Hall

  • Whether you’re celebrating the luck of the Irish with friends, family, or just treating yourself, our St. Patrick’s Day Mini Donut Decorating is the perfect way to get festive! Decorate your donuts with all things green while enjoying a magically delicious time.

  • Tickets are $17.85 (including taxes and fees). Purchase tickets here.

  • 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm at The Commentary

  • Join us for an exciting St. Patrick's Day afternoon of cocktail crafting! Whether you're a seasoned at-home mixologist or a curious beginner, this class is designed to elevate your bartending skills. Our expert instructor will guide you through the art of mixing, shaking, and garnishing a variety of delicious cocktails using a wide range of spirits and fresh ingredients. During this interactive session, you’ll learn essential bartending techniques, explore the flavors and characteristics of different spirits, create classic and contemporary cocktails, enjoy your handcrafted drinks and share your creations!

  • You’ll create 4 signature scotch-based cocktails paired with 3 signature small bites. No prior experience is necessary.

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

  • 7:30 pm at Highline RxR

  • On the third Saturday of every month, Highline RxR hosts the best up-and-coming comedians in the country. Live comedy is the best way to keep the celebration going, or forget it ever happened!

  • Tickets are $12.51 (including taxes & fees). Purhcase tickets here.

Sunday, March 16th

Board Game Afternoon (Shirlington)

  • 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm at Shirlington Library in the Campbell Room

  • Enjoy a variety of modern and strategy games. Newcomers are always welcome! For adults 18+. We meet in person every sixth Sunday. Learn new games; meet new people! Play various modern tabletop games that are simple to learn and fun to master. Experienced players will be on hand to offer instruction. You can also bring your own games if you prefer.

  • 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm at Cookology

  • Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a fun Cupcake Competition! In this hands-on class, you will learn to bake cupcakes from scratch, mastering mixing, frosting, and decorating techniques. Using festive colors, sprinkles, and creative toppings, you’ll design your own St. Paddy’s Day masterpieces. The class ends with a friendly competition to see whose cupcakes are the most festive and delicious. Join us for a day of baking, creativity, and tasty fun!

  • Tickets are $81.88 including taxes and fees. Purchase tickets here.

Monday, March 17th

  • 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm at Westover Library in the Longfellow Room

  • Start your week off the right way by joining us at Westover for a self-care craft or activity the fourth Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Supplies, coffee/tea and a relaxing atmosphere will all be provided.  

  • This month's activity: Weaving can be relaxing.  Join us for an easy project of weaving scraps of beautiful paper together to make your own unique note card. For adults. Registration required.

The Departed (2006) (Crystal City/National Landing)

  • 7:00 pm at Alamo Drafthouse Crystal City

  • In South Boston, the state police force is waging war on Irish-American organized crime. Young undercover cop Billy Costigan (Leonardo DiCaprio) is assigned to infiltrate the mob syndicate run by gangland chief Frank Costello (Jack Nicholson). While Billy quickly gains Costello's confidence, Colin Sullivan (Matt Damon), a hardened young criminal who has infiltrated the state police as an informer for the syndicate, is rising to a position of power in the Special Investigation Unit. Each man becomes deeply consumed by his double life, gathering information about the plans and counter-plans of the operations he has penetrated. But when it becomes clear to both the mob and the police that there's a mole in their midst, Billy and Colin are suddenly in danger of being caught and exposed to the enemy – and each must race to uncover the identity of the other man in time to save himself. But is either willing to turn on the friends and comrades they've made during their long stints undercover?

  • Tickets start at $11.00.