Whether you live in Arlington, Virginia or are thinking of moving here this site is for you. Presented by Elizabeth Bouchard, Arlington native and longtime real estate professional.
Held at Thomas Jefferson Community Center every August, the Arlington County Fair is one of the largest free events on the East Coast. The fair has carnival rides, entertainment, food vendors, piglet races, competitive events and outdoor movie nights. It typically begins with outdoor activities on the first Wednesday and Thursday evening in August and continues with indoor and outdoor events Friday through Sunday.
For a complete schedule, visit the fair website.
Fresh Bikes holds Tuesday night group rides in warmer weather from 6:30-7:30. Meet at Mosaic Park behind Conte’s in Arlington. Riders are placed into three groups based on speed and each group has its own leader. This years Tuesday night rides begin May 3, 2011. They also have a fast-paced women’s only ride on the second Tuesday of the month, starting May 10th, 2011. This will be a 15-mile, hilly loop through Arlington. The “Team Sticky Fingers” ride also starts out of the park adjacent the Fresh Bikes parking lot at 6:30pm. Visit Conte’s website for more information.
August 16th-22nd, 2010 is DC Restaurant Week. Many restaurants are offering three course fixed price meals for $20.10 at lunch and $35.10 at dinner. Participating Arlington restaurants include cityhouse, Jaleo, Me Jana, Sette Bello, Willow, Liberty Tavern, and Harry’s Tap Room, among many others. This is an annual event so check back for 2011 dates.
Galaxy Hut on Wilson Boulevard between Clarendon and Courthouse is a tiny laid back indie rock hangout with live music Sunday and Monday nights and a large selection of draft beers.
Saturday brunch starting at 11 at the EatBar features classic cartoons like Road Runner, Popeye and Bugs Bunny. Sunday brunch features family friendly movies on the big screen.
The Spring Schedule for Sundays is listed below:
0 3 / 0 6 H O M E W A R D B O U N D
0 3 / 1 3 C H I C K E N R U N
0 3 / 2 0 H O O K
0 3 / 2 7 S T U A R T L I T T L E
0 4 / 0 3 M O N S T E R S v s . A L I E N S
0 4 / 1 0 B O L T
0 4 / 1 7 T H E T A L E O F D E S P E R A U X
0 4 / 2 4 B E E M O V I E
0 5 / 0 1 M O N S T E R S , I N C .
0 5 / 0 8 F I N D I N G N E M O
0 5 / 1 5 M U L A N
0 5 / 2 2 A N A M E R I C A N T A L E
0 5 / 2 9 M A D A G A S C A R
If you grew up in Arlington like I did, you might remember this place as Whitey’s – famous for their broasted chicken, and with the EAT sign out front. The EAT sign is still there but their menu has changed drastically, both at the EatBar and Tallula’s next door. Fine dining, good wines – also available from their wine shop onsite, love the small bites at EatBar but wish they were still available at Tallula’s. I still think they should serve broasted chicken for old time’s sake, though.
NOTE: Eat Bar is now closed.
Head to Ballston Mall for Comedy Sportz, a family friendly fast paced improvisational comedy, Friday and Saturday evenings. They also offer Comedy Sportz 4 Kids at 3 PM Saturdays and a “Blue Show” for adults only at 10 PM Fridays and Saturdays.
NOTE: ComedySportz is now closed.
