Bring a picnic and a blanket to watch movies under the stars outdoors in the park by Central Library. No tickets or registration are required. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 will be shown Thursday, August 9th, 2012 at dusk. Rain location in the auditorium.
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Celebrate the 4th of July at Long Bridge Park
New for 2012, a family friendly 4th of July celebration will be held at Long Bridge Park at 475 Long Bridge Drive in Crystal City beginning at 12 noon. The celebration will include food vendors, local arts and crafts vendors, free face painting, balloon art, moon bounces, a variety of games for all ages, and a view of the fireworks at the National Mall.
A family bike parade and bike decoration contest begins at noon at the esplanade entrance to the park at Crystal Drive. A local arts and crafts market will be open from 12-5 with food vendors set up from 12- 8 PM. Family activities and games will be going on throughout the day including moon bounces, face painting, balloon art, American flag tag relay, sneaker scramble, wacky waiter relay, three-legged race, sack races, tug-o-war, water balloon catch, red, white & blue tag, horse shoes, soccer, capture the flag, corn hole, bocce ball, speed ball, parachute games, hula hoops, croquet, triangle ball, and a monkey ring toss.
In addition to the family games and activities, the DC Social Sports Club @ Arlington is hosting its inaugural Summer Showcase Tournament at the 4th of July event. Tournaments and open play activities include Co-ed 6 v 6 Flag Football, Co-ed Grass Volleyball, Co-ed Outdoor Dodgeball, Field Day Challenges, Cornhole and Bocce. Participation is open to anyone 18 years or older.
Live music from The New Dominion Band and NoBetterOff will be playing from 6 to 9 p.m. on the mobile stage set up in the parking lot followed by the fireworks on the National Mall which are scheduled to begin at 9:15. Guests will be able to set up on the turf beginning at 8 PM to watch the fireworks.
Many Crystal City restaurants will also be offering special deals during the event.
There will be no on-site parking during the event. Complimentary shuttles will run continuously from 11:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. to and from the Crystal City Metro Station (in the bus bay area), Pentagon City Metro Station (at the bus stop at S. Hayes and S. 12th St) and the Shops at Crystal City (across from the Fed Ex Office).
Please note that the Arlington County Police Department will perform searches of bags and coolers. Alcohol, fireworks and grills are not permitted at the event and will be confiscated. Food, drink (excluding water), and spiked shoes are not permitted on turf fields.
For additional event information, call (703) 228-3329.
Solo Show by Sandi Parker
Arlington artist Sandi Parker will be having a solo show at Westover Library June 8 – July 26, 2012 called “Spring Into Summer”. The paintings will include scenes of cherry blossoms, France, seascapes and florals. The show will then move to Cosi at Courthouse from August 1-31st.
Take your family to the Twilight Tattoo at Henderson Hall
Free Lunchtime Concerts in Rosslyn Begin This Week
Free concerts in 3 Rosslyn locations begin this week to quinch your thirst for mid-day music. They will run Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays throughout the summer from 11:45 – 1:30 at the following locations:
Tuesdays at Freedom Park
Enter on N. Kent St. or N. Lynn St.
June 5 – July 31
11:45 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Wednesdays at CentralSpace
Wilson Blvd. & N. Moore St.
June 6 – August 29
11:45 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
* No concert on July 4.
Thursdays at the Farmers Market
Wilson Blvd. & N. Oak St.
June 7 – October 25
11:45 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
2012 Air Force Cycling Classic June 9th and 10th
The Air Force Cycling Classic Presents Outstanding Opportunity to Watch World-Class Cycling In the DC Area
Join thousands of spectators as cyclists soar through thrilling courses as The Air Force Cycling Classic returns to Arlington from June 9 – 10, 2012. Cheer from the sidelines as some of the world’s best cyclists speed past familiar landmarks, such as the Pentagon and Air Force Memorial, while they make their way from Clarendon to Crystal City during this cycling spectacular.
The two-day event features world-class professional races, amateur cycling, and special courses for kids – all here in the DC area. Presented by The Boeing Company, the cycling extravaganza kicks off in Clarendon on Saturday, June 9, 2012, and then moves to Crystal City on Sunday for a second day of riding and reveling.
Saturday, June 9, 2012
The weekend’s races begin in Clarendon on Saturday, June 9, with the Air Force Cycling Classic’s Clarendon Cup, an event that consists of various races throughout the day:
8:00 a.m.
Men’s Masters Amateur Race: For racers over 40. Cyclists must have a valid USA Cycling Category 1 – 4 racing license to participate.
8:55 a.m.
Men’s Elite Amateur Race: For elite amateurs holding a valid USA Cycling Category 1 – 3 racing license.
9:55 a.m.
Women’s Elite Race: For professional cyclists holding a valid USA Cycling Category 1 – 2 racing license.
11:35 a.m.
Kids’ Race: Free and open to all children, ages nine and under.
12:00 p.m.
Men’s Pro Race: This prestigious race, now in its 15th year, highlights some of the world’s top cycling professionals who will battle to complete 100 laps on a short, exciting course.
Sunday, June 10, 2012
Sunday events move from Clarendon to Crystal City, showcasing the vibrant shops and restaurants of the area with the non-competitive Crystal Ride, as well as a series of races that make up the Crystal Cup. The events of the day include:
7:30 a.m.
Crystal Ride: This amateur, non-competitive ride, sponsored in part by the Crystal City Business Improvement District, takes cyclists through a closed, 15km circuit in and around the Pentagon, Crystal City and the Air Force Memorial. Riders have the option to simply participate or use the ride to raise money for the Air Force Association’s Wounded Airman Initiative.
11:15 a.m.
Kids’ Race: Free and open to all children, ages nine and under.
11:30 a.m.
Men’s Pro Race: This race, including some of the top pros in the world, begins with a ceremonial start at the Air Force Memorial, immediately following an Air Force Flyover, though the official start takes place in Crystal City.
1:25 p.m.
Women’s Elite Race: For professional cyclists holding a valid USA Cycling Category 1 – 2 racing license.
2:30 p.m.
Men’s Elite Amateur Race: For elite amateurs holding a valid USA Cycling Category 3 racing license.
3:25 p.m.
Men’s Elite Amateur Race: For elite amateurs holding a valid USA Cycling Category 4 racing license.
*The Men’s Pro/1 and Women’s races are once again part of the USA Cycling’s National Criterium Calendar.
For more information email info@arlingtonsports.org or call (202) 966-0346 or visit the Air Force Cycling Classic Website here. Information provided courtesy of Scott Circle Communications.