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.
Northern Virginia’s Largest Oktoberfest Beer Festival is coming to Shirlington on Saturday, October 8th from 12-7 PM. More than 40 breweries will be giving out 4 oz samples. There will also be local food vendors, an authentic German band and authentic Oktoberfest food. Tickets are $25 if you plan to sample the beer, but if not, it is free.
This year’s Clarendon Day will again be combined with Virginia Hospital Center’s Family Fun Day for even more fun! Starting at 8:20 AM with a 5K run, a 10K at 9:00 AM, and a kids’ dash at 10:30 AM, and followed by music and dance performances on three stages, over 50 vendors, and food from local restaurants, face painting, games, fitness classes, and health screenings from 11-5. All events will take place around the Clarendon Metro Station.
The new Penrose Square Giant will be presenting its first Movie Under the Stars on Saturday, September 17th, 2011 at 8PM (rescheduled from 8/27 due to Hurricane Irene)on the Penrose Square at the intersection of Columbia Pike and S. Barton St. The featured film will be Best Picture Academy Award nominee, The Blind Side. Former Arlingtonian Sandra Bullock won the Academy Award and the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress for her leading role in this movie. Bring your family and a blanket or lawn chair to enjoy the show. Parking at the Penrose Square Building will be free! (access from S. Barton St., S. Adams St. and S. 9th St.).
America’s 911 Foundation is having their annual motorcycle ride 8/19-20, 2011 to remember and honor those who lost their lives on 9/11 and to raise money for programs that support families of first responders, awarding college scholarships to their children and contributing equipment to emergency responder departments. An estimated 3000 motorcyclists will be traveling along I-66 Eastbound and 110 South on the afternoon of Friday 8/19. These roads will be closed to traffic from 2:30 to 4:00. They will be en route to Pentagon City where they are holding a free concert by Aaron Tippin on Army Navy Drive beside the Pentagon. Visitors to the concert are encouraged to use Metro as there is likely to be traffic congestion in the area. Army Navy Drive will be closed from S. 12th Street to S. Fern Street from 9:30 a.m. to midnight.
August 15th-21st, 2011 is DC Restaurant Week and the following Arlington restaurants as well as many others in the area are offering three course dinners for $35.11 and three course lunches (some locations) for $20.11. Visit Open Table for reservations or to see more participating restaurants.
Domaso (in the Palomar Hotel)
Extra Virgin Modern Italian
Farrah Olivia*
Jaleo Crystal City
La Tasca
The Liberty Tavern
Lyon Hall
Mala Tang
Me Jana
The Melting Pot *
Morton’s The Steakhouse *
Pinzimini at The Westin Arlington Gateway
Restaurant 3
Tallula*
Willow
*Dinner Only
Mimi’s Homemade Ice Cream, named one of the best from Northern Virginia magazine, is located at 1201 S. Joyce Street in Arlington Westpost (formerly Pentagon Row). They offer over 40 flavors of all natural ice cream as well as sherbet, sorbets, milkshakes, floats, cakes, pies and other delights.
