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August 2015 Calendar of Events

August 4, 2015 by Elizabeth

Here is a calendar of things to do in and around Arlington, Virginia and the DC Metropolitan area this month.

Summer Movies at Penrose Square

June 27, 2015 by Elizabeth

Every Saturday after sunset from June 13, 2015-September 11, 2015, with the exception of July 4th, there will be family movies at Penrose Square on Columbia Pike. The schedule is below:

June 13th 8:45 Into the Woods

June 20th 8:45 The Hundred Foot Journey

June 27th 8:45 Now You See Me

July 11th 8:45 The Imitation Game

July 18th 8:45 Enough Said

July 25th 8:30 The Grand Budapest Hotel

August 1st 8:30 Life of Pi

August 8th 8:15 Chef

August 15th 8:15 Birdman

August 22nd 8:15 The Second Best Marigold Hotel

August 29th 8:00 How to Train Your Dragon II

September 5th 7:45 Big Hero 6

September 12th 7:30 X-Men Days of Future Past

September 19th 7:15 Interstellar

Limited seating is available and you may bring your own lawn chairs. For more information, or in case of inclement weather, check the Columbia Pike Revitalization Organization site here.

Calendar of Events in Arlington and DC Area in June 2015

June 1, 2015 by Elizabeth

24th Annual Rosslyn Jazz Festival

September 3, 2014 by Elizabeth

The 24th Annual Rosslyn Jazz Festival will be held Saturday, September 6, 2014 from 1 pm to 7 pm

Bring your blankets or low chairs out to enjoy live jazz all day long in Gateway Park, just across the Key Bridge from Washington, DC

The performers at this year’s Rosslyn Jazz Festival include the Rebirth Brass Band from 5:30 to 6:45, Red Bararat from,3:45 to 5, Ghost Train Orchestra from 2:15 to 3:15 and the Corey Wallace DUBtet from 1 to 2.

There will also be a mix of local food trucks, as well as fashion trucks The Thread Truck and Street Boutique and beer and wine for sale provided by Washington Wine Academy.

There will be street around Gateway Park all day from 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.. Parking will be available in the parking garage at 1911 N. Fort Myer Drive(the entrance is on N. Moore St.). The festival is also easily accessible from the Rosslyn Metro station. Click for walking directions from the Metro.

Arlington County Fair 2015

August 6, 2014 by Elizabeth

The 2015 Arlington County Fair begins Wednesday August 5th and will run through Sunday, August 9th at Thomas Jefferson Community Center. The fair features competitive exhibits, carnival rides, food vendors, piglet races, pony rides, a kids court with face painting, inflatables, and other games and activities, entertainment including appearances by the Harlem Wizards, musical groups and outdoor movies.

This year the fair begins with an opening parade at Highland and 2nd Street S. on Wednesday August 5th at 6:00 pm. For hours, schedule of performances and more information, visit the Arlington County Fair website.

For a video of a previous Arlington County Fair, see below.

4th of July 2015 Celebration in Arlington

July 3, 2014 by Elizabeth

Wondering where to celebrate the 4th of July in Arlington?

The fourth annual 4th of July celebration at Long Bridge Park will be held Saturday, July 54 2015 from 5-10 PM. Come enjoy live music, games, food trucks and a fantastic view of the fireworks.he event will feature fun for the whole family, including a food trucks, live music,

There is no on-site parking for the event with the exception of vehicles displaying disability hang tags (limited availability). There will be FREE shuttles running continuously during the event with stops at Crystal City (bus bay C on Bell Street) and Pentagon City (pick up at the bus shelter on Hayes Street at 12th Street) and FREE parking nearby at the Shops at Crystal City parking garage. There is also some bicycle parking.