Events & Happenings in Arlington, VA

November 5th - 11th

November 03, 2024

Events & Happenings November 5th - November 11th

Hello and Happy Monday!

I hope Daylight Saving hasn’t thrown you off too much!

As a reminder, tomorrow is Election Day. If you have not already registerd to vote, Virginia has same day registration availble. To learn more about the election, including checking your status and same day voter registration, pelase visit the Virginia Department of Elections website.

Another reminder that Arlington is collecting feedback to update the Transportation Plan for the county. Please share your feedback by November 15th. Your input will help inform the county’s transportation vision, goals, and priorities. The survey can be accessed here.

Let’s have a great week!

Juliana

Tuesday, November 5th

Latin Dance Night (Clarendon)

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

  • Bachata Dance Lesson from 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Social Dancing is from 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm.

  • No partner or dance experience is needed to come out and enjoy! Tickets are $12 ahead of time, $15 day of.

  • 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm at The Renegade

  • This event has no lesson, just social dancing. Tickets are $10.

Wednesday, November 6th

Yoga with Gina (Rosslyn)

  • 7:00 am - 8:00 am at UPSIDE on Moore

  • Welcome to Yoga with Gina! Join us for a rejuvenating morning of yoga with the amazing instructor, Gina. Get ready to stretch, breathe, and find your inner peace in a welcoming and inclusive environment. No matter your skill level, Gina will guide you through a series of poses to help you relax and unwind. Don't miss out on this opportunity to start your day feeling refreshed and energized. See you there!

  • Reserve your free spot here. Free $10 Gift Card to UPSIDE for all who attend

  • 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm at the Barbara M. Donnellan Auditorium at Central Library

  • Join the library for a discussion panel featuring board game designers and industry experts Andrew Roy, Connie Vogelmann, Dave Chalker, Dominic Crapuchettes, and Jason Matthews, moderated by Librarian Jennifer Santure. Get insights into the world of board game creation from these talented minds! 

  • Attendees at this event can earn a drawing entry for a chance to win a signed game from one of our panelists. Please note that the winners of the drawing will be announced exclusively at Arlington GameFest 2024 on Sunday, November 17, and winners must be present at the GameFest event to claim their prizes.

  • This panel discussion leads up to the Library's Arlington GameFest 2024 event on Sunday, November 17.  Visit the Library calendar to see other tabletop gaming events.

Thursday, November 7th

  • 11:30 am - 12:30 pm at Bozman Government Center Plaza

  • This is the County’s annual event to commemorate Veterans Day. This year’s event will feature a Veterans Day Proclamation and U.S. Army’s Brass Quintet.

Friday, November 8th

  • 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm at The Italian Store at Westover (5837 Washington Boulevard)

  • Indulge in a delightful experience at The Italian Store at Westover! Join us for a hands-on single origin bean to bar fine chocolate making session and an Italian wine tasting with the renowned producer from Puglia MASCA DEL TACCO. Learn insider tips and tricks while savoring the finest chocolates and wines. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to elevate your culinary skills and palate!

  • Tickets are $75 and can be purchased here.

Saturday, November 9th

  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm in the McKinley Room at Westover Library

  • The Incubator at Arlington Public Library invites you to join us for an artist talk by local artist Elizabeth Matthews as she discusses her collection Chair Paintings. Her exhibit will be on view at Westover Library through December 2024.

  • Elizabeth Matthews is an oil painter working in the style of New Romanticism using dramatic landscape as a metaphor and setting to reframe challenging life experiences. Matthews lives and works in the Washington, DC metro area.

  • Registration is recommended. First-come, first-served seating. Light refreshments will be served.

  • 11:30 am - 1:30 pm at Ballston Exchange (4121 Wilson Boulevard)

  • This special event features Dr. Mia Settles-Tidwell, as she addresses critical issues which disproportionately affect women of color in the workplace, and women leaders for social justice.

  • She will share insight on navigating workplace obstacles and the strategies she used to emerge unscathed. This engaging discussion promises to offer valuable perspectives on resilience, empowerment, and success, with light refreshments of course.

  • Guests are encouraged to purchase the book and bring it to the event for signing. Reserve your free spot here.

  • 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm at Highline RxR

  • The Capital City Showcase, the company that produces some of the best events in the DMV, presents a unique blend of entertainment. Bring a team or fly solo and win prizes by dropping knowledge in a trivia competition, then duking it out in a karaoke battle!

  • This show also features stand-up comedy from the DC area's finest comics! November's headliner is the hilarious Phil Mike and is hosted by Christian Hunt.

  • To learn more about how it works and to purchase tickets, check out the event page.

  • 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm at El Rey (doors open at 7:30 pm)

  • Step into the world of the impossible and witness Adam Stone’s incredible deceptions. This show will leave you questioning your own senses as Adam reads minds, predicts the future, and performs other jaw-dropping illusions that will have you on the edge of your seat.

  • This is a free event. Reserve your spot here.

Sunday, November 10th

Clothing Swap (Virginia Square)

  • 10:00am - 2:00 pm at Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington

  • Mark your calendars and start cleaning out those closets!
    We all have those items we still love, but they are linginering in the back of the closet, not getting worn anymore. Let's give them the opportunity to be worn and shown off again!

  • Rossana and @path4va are teaming up to bring you our very first clothing swap! Bring your quality items during the drop-off times. Recieve your tickets and then come to the event and swap! All leftover items will be donated to PathForward.
    And yes! We will have the coffee cart! You can't swap thirsty! ☺️☕️💛
    If you have any questions, please email us at [email protected]

  • 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm in the Longfellow Room at Westover Library

  • Are you interested in viewing eclectic, lesser-known films? Arlington Library is partnering with Oddball Cinema. Oddball Cinema presents movies that you won’t find at your local multiplex: obscure, unusual, and independent features, as well as occasional classics. The host will introduce the movie, focusing on what makes it “oddball.” After the film, there will be time to discuss it.

  • Film Information:

    • Title: 6 Dynamic Laws for Success

    • Director: Gregory Bayne

    • Cast: Travis Swartz, Jennifer Lafleur, Sara Lynch

    • Unrated (suitable for teens and adults)

Monday, November 11th

  • All day at Movement Crystal City - Competition finals at 5:30 pm

  • Celebrate and honor our active duty military and veterans in our annual citizens ropes competition. A light hearted competition intended to build community and raise awareness around issues surrounding the military and veterans communities.

  • Join us in this endurance style friendly competition. Climb all day, as many climbs as you can cleanly send. The top 5 point earners in each category will climb specially designed competition climbs at 5:30pm. All followed by a party to celebrate all climbers and highlight local military related non-profit organizations.