365 Things to Do in Arlington Archives - Page 41 of 85

#273 – Come to a Concert for Haiti

January 5, 2011 by Elizabeth

First Presbyterian Church is hosting a benefit concert for Haiti Sunday, January 9, 2011 at 7PM. A variety of professional area musicians will be performing, including a jazz trio, piano four hands, a dancer from Ballet Nova, members of the Navy Sea Chanters, the Army Chorus, and the Singing Sergeants, The Commonwealth Brass Quintet, The Arlington Children’s Chorus, National Cathedral Organist Scott Dettra, Concert Pianist David Kosutic, and Saxophonist Irvin Peterson. No tickets are required. All donations will go directly to DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS for their relief work in Haiti.

#272 – Take a Civil War Forts Van Tour

January 5, 2011 by Elizabeth

Are you a history buff? Arlington County Parks & Recreation is holding a tour of forts in South Arlington for ages 12 to adult on Saturday January 8, 2011. Visit the locations and remaining earthworks of Forts Scott and, and the reconstructed earthworks at Fort Ward in Alexandria. These forts were built by the Union Army to protect Washington and Alexandria. The van leaves from Lubber Run Rec Center at 9 am and returns at noon. Registration is required. $15.

#270 – Go on a Bird Walk

January 3, 2011 by Elizabeth

Members of the Northern Virginia Bird Club hold informal walks through Arlington parks and other nearby areas in search of wintering birds. Bring binoculars and field guides. Registration is required but the events are free and open to both experienced and beginning birders. Click this link for more details.

#269 – Join a Gym

January 2, 2011 by Elizabeth

‎Do your New Year’s Resolutions include improving your exercise regimen? The Energy Fitness Club in Shirlington has been voted one of the best fitness clubs and gyms in the area. This is “not the same old gym.” They have rock climbing, boot camp, belly dancing, pilates, teen training, group hikes, singles nights, and happy hours.

#268 – Go to a New Year’s Day Pajama Brunch

January 1, 2011 by Elizabeth

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Busboys and Poets in Shirlington is encouraging guests to come in their pj’s today, 1/1/11 for brunch beginning at 9 am.

#267 – Get Cupcakes at Crumbs Bake Shop

December 30, 2010 by Elizabeth

Crumbs Bake Shop just opened its doors today, December 30th, at 2839 Clarendon Boulevard (Market Common). They are open daily beginning at 7am M-F and 9am Saturday and Sunday. According to their website, this bake shop which originated in Manhattan, offers “an irresistable blend of comfort-oriented classics and elegant baked goods, but the specialty of the house is the Crumbs Signature size cupcakes! With our more than 50 varieties baked fresh daily and a new cupcake of the week every Monday, each Crumbs Bake Shop is an oasis of wall to wall deliciousness.” They offer both signature size and taste size cupcakes as well as cakes and cookies. Their cupcake of the month? Peppermint Hot Cocoa.

NOTE: Crumbs is now closed.