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UPDATE: The original post was about Caribbean Breeze, which is now closed, but you can still get Carribean food at Carribean Grill at 5183 Lee Highway.
When the August heat and record breaking temperatures hit our area a little Caribbean Breeze sounds nice, doesn’t it? Caribbean Breeze restaurant on Fairfax Drive offers Nuevo Latino Fare, exotic cocktails, beautiful surroundings, the largest dance floor in Arlington, and a covered patio to take it all in.
Monday night is Salsa Night at the Clarendon Grill. $5 admission fee includes salsa lessons. Beginners from 7-8, intermediate from 8-9. Open dance floor at 9. The restaurant also has live entertainment most Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and a Trivia Night on Wednesdays.
NOTE: Clarendon Grill is now closed.
The New District Brewing Company in South Arlington is the first production brewery in Arlington in 100 years. Their tasting room is open daily except Mondays. Check the website for hours.
NOTE: This post was originally for Rock Bottom Brewery in Ballston which is now closed.
The Renegade in Clarendon is open from 11 am – 2 am Mondays-Saturdays and 11 am – 9 pm Sundays with live music on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. They are open for dine-in, patio service, takeout and delivery and also do catering and private events. Happy Hours occur every day from 4-7PM
NOTE: This post was originally for Mister Days which has now been replaced by The Renegade.
Lubber Run Park in Arlington Forest has frequently been the site of many Arlington Arts Al Fresco Events including free outdoor dance, musical and theatrical performances. After a hiatus for a couple of years due to budget cuts the free Summer Concert Series returned to Lubber Run Amphitheater in 2011. Shows usually begin in June and continue on most Friday and Saturday evenings with children’s performances on Sundays through early August. For the complete schedule, visit the Arlington Arts website.
Try The Salsa Room on Columbia Pike for dinner and dancing. The club, formerly known as Ceclias, has consistently offered live international Latin acts. They also offer classes and special events throughout the year, including a New Year’s Day event known as Fade2Black coming up on 1-1-11 where you can get a VIP card offering discounted admission for the rest of the year and take salsa and bachata classes. Regular weekly events include “Salsa State of Mind” Thursdays, “Salsa Obsession” Fridays and “Visage” Saturdays. Check their website for details.
NOTE: The Salsa Room has moved to Tysons.
