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Looking for a spot to watch Washington Commanders with other fans without going to the game? Want to gather with friends to watch the Super Bowl without having to host a party? Here are some local Arlington sports bars you might check out.
Renegade in Clarendon
Courthaus Social in the Courthouse neighborhood
Bronson Bier Hall in Ballston
Spider Kelly’s in Clarendon
First Down Sports Bar on Fairfax Drive
The original Lebanese Taverna in Westover has been serving classic Eastern Mediterranean food since 1979. They also have a location at Pentagon Row. You can choose from a variety of hot and cold mezzas or entrees. And check out Mezze Monday for an all you can eat Mezze for one fixed price per person. Both locations offer otudoor dining. You can also pick up food to go at the Lebanese Taverna Market or visit LebTav for fast-casual dining.
The 7,200 square foot outdoor ice skating rink at Westpost (formerly Pentagon Row) is the largest outdoor rink in Northern Virginia and the second largest in the state. The Plaza has an outdoor dual-sided stone fireplace and many shops, restaurants and a coffee shop. Reservations are open two weeks in advance and are discounted over walk-up prices. Lessons are available and you can book a birthday party which includes a twenty-minute lesson.
Too cold to skate outdoors? Try the MedStar Capitals Iceplex at Ballston for indoor skating instead. Sign up for public skate sessions or take lessons to learn to skate, figure skate or play hockey.
Typically held the second Saturday in December, Clarendon Market Common hosts Winter Wonderland. Santa and Mrs. Claus will arrive by fire truck and they’ll be staying for visits and free photos. All afternoon, attendees can enjoy free holiday activities and entertainment, including ice sculptures, strolling entertainment, “Jack Frost”, carolers, and more. Toys for Tots campaign will be accepting donations of unwrapped toys and cash. For event information, call 703-785-5634, or click on the Market Common link above.
Arlington Cinema N’ Drafthouse hosts an annual Christmas Movie Festival on a Sunday in Mid-December. Pay one price to stay all day and see as many movies as you want. Past lineups shown below.
Noon – How The Grinch Stole Christmas
12:30 PM – A Charlie Brown Christmas
1:00 PM – Elf
2:30 PM – How The Grinch Stole Christmas
3:00 PM – A Christmas Story
4:30 PM – A Charlie Brown Christmas
5:15 PM – Fred Claus
7:20 PM – National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
9:15 PM – Bad Santa
Wheels to Africa is an Arlington based non-profit organization which will be holding its 6th Annual Bike Collection from 10-3 on Saturday, December 11th, 2010. Donated bikes are sent to communities in Africa where they are used to provide basic transportation for people to reach school, food, water and medical care. In Arlington, there will be collection sites at Washington-Lee High School, Yorktown High School and Swanson Middle School.
