This free event celebrating Arlington’s African American heritage will be held at Charles Drew Community Center on Feb. 26th, 2011 from 12-5 pm. There will be musical and dance performances, standup comedy, a history exhibit, kids activities including Groovy Nate and his guitar and puppet friends, arts and crafts, balloon animals and face painting. There will also be authentic soul food and dozens of vendors. Click this link for the lineup of entertainment and more details.
#322 – Come to the Feel the Heritage Festival
February 23, 2011 By Leave a Comment
#320- Have a Sensual Salsa Tuesday
February 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Summers Restaurant in Arlington is now the spot of “Sensual Salsa Tuesdays” from The Elite Rumbero. Grand Opening Night is Tuesday, February 22, 2011 beginning at 7:30. The evening will include salsa classes and salsa dancing with music from DJ The Elite Rumbero and DJ Karz. There will be three sets of classes, Beginner Salsa from 7:30-8:30, Intermediate Salsa from 8:40-9:10 and Intermediate Bachata from 9:10-9:40.class. These three classes will last until to the end of the month of March. Entrance fee is $7 for those over 21 and $10 for those under 21. Dance classes are free. There will be special drink prices, and the Salsa Party from 9:40 to 1:00 am with a dance contest. First prize gets a $40 gift card from Summers.
#288 – Attend the Arlington Business Gala
January 20, 2011 By Leave a Comment
“Arlington’s Best Night Out,” the Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Business Gala will be held January 29th, 2011 at the Ritz Carlton in Pentagon City. Individual tickets for the event, which includes a three-course dinner, dancing and a silent auction, are $180 and sponsorships are available. Register by January 22nd, 2011 to ensure space is available. http://www.wliinc3.com/cgi/foxweb.dll/wlx/cal/wlxprofile?caleid=466&cc=ARLINGCAL
#274 – Come to Flamenco Friday at La Tasca
January 6, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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La Tasca, a Spanish tapas bar and restaurant in Clarendon has a live Flamenco show every Friday from 7:30-9 PM. On Saturdays they have Karavan Gipsy Music beginning at 9 PM.
#253 – See Urban Artistry perform “Hip Hop for Kids”
December 14, 2010 By Leave a Comment
On Saturday, December 18th, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. there will be a family performance of “Hip Hop for Kids” by Urban Artistry at the Artisphere in Rosslyn where kids can learn about urban dance. Urban Artistry’s core group consists of an international collective of artists, dancers, orators, designers, vocalists, musicians, photographers and educators.
#88 – Check out Salsa Night at the Clarendon Grill
January 18, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Monday night is Salsa Night at the Clarendon Grill. $5 admission fee includes salsa lessons. Beginners from 7-8, intermediate from 8-9. Open dance floor at 9. The restaurant also has live entertainment most Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and a Trivia Night on Wednesdays.
#71 – Enjoy Special Events at the Lubber Run Park Amphitheatre
December 16, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Lubber Run Park in Arlington Forest has frequently been the site of many Arlington Arts Al Fresco Events including free outdoor dance, musical and theatrical performances. Budget cuts have reduced the number of events in recent years, however. During the Summer of 2010, the Park Amphitheatre was the site of a series of movies and TV shows featuring Arlington, called Sunset & Arlington Boulevards. The series included both shows that were filmed in Arlington as well as Arlington actors like Sandra Bullock, Warren Beatty, Shirley MacLaine and Katie Couric. For future events, check the Arlington Arts site. Hopefully the Arts Al Fresco performances will be returning soon.
#70 – Visit The Salsa Room
December 16, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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Try The Salsa Room on Columbia Pike for dinner and dancing. The club, formerly known as Ceclias, has consistently offered live international Latin acts. They also offer classes and special events throughout the year, including a New Year’s Day event known as Fade2Black coming up on 1-1-11 where you can get a VIP card offering discounted admission for the rest of the year and take salsa and bachata classes. Regular weekly events include “Salsa State of Mind” Thursdays, “Salsa Obsession” Fridays and “Visage” Saturdays. Check their website for details.
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