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This free event celebrating Arlington’s African American heritage is typically held at Charles Drew Community Center in February. The 30th Annual Festival was held on February 24, 2024. There have been musical and dance performances, standup comedy, a history exhibit, kids activities arts and crafts, balloon animals and face painting. They have also had authentic soul food and dozens of vendors. Click this link for more details about this event in future years.
Come see the American Youth String Ensemble perform a varied selection of classical works in their “Musical Mosaic” at Kenmore Middle School on Saturday February 26th, 2011 at 3 PM or the American Youth Symphonic Orchestra and American Youth Concert Orchestra presenting “From Vienna to Seville” at 6 PM.
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.
This new event will be held Saturday February 26th & Sunday February 27th, 2011 from 2-6:30. Tasters will have the option of seven different heats to choose from before walking and sipping through a series of hydration stations staffed by Washington Wine Academy experts. Tickets are available online and are $30 each. 21 and over only.
This game based on the Parker Brothers Monopoly game lets you wheel, deal and develop Arlington real estate. Buy the Library, Artisphere, Signature Theatre, or other local establishments.All proceeds go to the Arlington County Office of Teen Programs. Click the link to see where you can buy the game or place an online order.
The Arlington Children and Nature Network is holding A Winter Nature Celebration Saturday, February 19, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This free event will include nature crafts, activity booths, penguin games, coupons from Kettler Capitals Iceplex, and a kid-friendly Ballston Walkabout with WalkArlington. Refreshments including hot beverages courtesy of Chick-fil-A. The Walkabout will start at 10:30 a.m. at the Ballston Mall Food Court. For more information or to RSVP, email office@arlingtonenvironment.org or call 703-228-6427.
