“Vintage Crystal”, is an annual event typically held the third weekend in September and offering wine, food, music and dance lessons with a Latin twist. Check the Crystal City BID for more information on this year’s event.
#163 – Participate in the Senior Olympics
The Northern Virginia Senior Olympic Program is held each Fall in Northern Virginia and is open to all senior residents ages 50 years and older. The program is ponsored by the Northern Virginia Senior Olympic Committee and co-sponsored by Northern Virginia Recreation and Parks Departments. Senior adults can participate in more than 25 events including pickleball, tennis, diving, track, team line dancing, bunco, racquetball, miniature golf, Wii bowling, chess, swimming, pool, cribbage and bocce.
For 2021, events will run throughout the area from September 18th through the 30th. The opening ceremony will be at Thomas Jefferson Community Center at 9:30 a.m. 9/18. Arlington events are being held at Thomas Jefferson Community Center, Arlington Mill Community Center, and Lubber Run Community Center.
For more information, visit the Northern Virginia Senior Olympics website here. Even if you decide not to participate, check out the schedule and come out to support the participants.
#162 – Celebrate Mardi Gras at Lucy’s Arl
Enjoy the tastes, sounds, and ambiance of a true N’awlins-style Mardi Gras! Lucy’s ARL in Shirlington is offering VIP packages which allow you to scoop crawfish straight off the table, feast on jambalaya and build your own oyster po’boys. You can also search for the baby in authentic King Cake, drink frozen concoctions and enjoy the sounds of free flowing horns. They will have bead contests every half-hour so the fun will continue all night long. After hours, enjoy beignets and coffee. For 2012, this event will be held Saturday, February 18th.
#161 – Try Glow Bowling
Fort Myer Bowling Center holds Rock and Roll Fridays and Saturdays from 8 PM – midnight. Colored lights flash with the music and pins are glow-in-the-dark. Just $3.50 per game (plus $2 for shoes).
#160 – Get a Free Dessert
To celebrate the premiere of Top Chef Just Desserts many area restaurants are offering a free dessert! Make an online reservation from Open Table and dine at one of the participating restaurants on September 15, 2010 and you will get a free dessert for every 2 diners at your table. Each person must order a minimum of one entrée. Arlington restaurants include Ping, Extra Virgin, Melting Pot, Piola, Sushi Rock, cityhouse, Cafe Italia, Cucina Vivace, and Pinzimini.
(Author’s Note: This was originally published on Facebook in September, 2010 but is added here after the event occurred. We will update with new “things to do” soon.)
#159 – Go to Screwtop Wine Bar
Check out Screwtop for wine, cheese and charcuterie in Clarendon. Located at 1025 N. Fillmore Street, this wine bar, retailer, restaurant and event location offers wine classes, free tastings, and themed happy hours, including “Thumbs Up Tuesday” with $4 beer, wine and select appetizers from 4-7 and “Wino Wednesday” with $10 off select bottles of wine.
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