🌸 Aloha, Arlington! ☕

Rise and shine, Arlingtonians! 
It’s Monday—let’s tackle the week like a fresh chew toy! 🦴 
—Lady
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👀 In today’s bubble:

• Your Week Ahead: Paint Your Pet, Trivia, Comedy, & More

• Sip & Socialize: Wine Classes & Lectures

• Local Beats: ARL’s Music Scene this Week

But first, we begin with…a night of big laughs from a fellow Bubble reader. Comedian Joe Buccino is hosting Best of Northern VA Comedy Night at the John Lyon VFW (2116 19th St N) on Friday, March 7, at 7:30 PM. Expect top-tier comedy plus great food and drinks. Don’t miss out—grab your tickets here for just $20! 🎤😂 

📣 PSA: We’re now hitting your inbox on Mondays & Fridays!

📰 News Bites 
Quick local updates

🌸 Aloha! Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii is set to open Tuesday at 3701 N. Fairfax Drive in Virginia Square. Expect Kona coffee, nitro cold brew, and island-inspired drinks.

🍕 Pizza + saving lives? Clarendon’s Fire Works Pizzeria is teaming up with Inova for a community blood drive today. Donors get $5 off any menu item—because saving lives works up an appetite.

🏋️‍♀️ CrossFit rallies around federal workers. Ballston CrossFit members are stepping up to support fellow gym-goers affected by government job cuts.

🏡 Arlington's home prices climb: The typical ARL home value is $810,670, up $36,935 (4.8%) from last year, ranking #46 statewide.

💧Stormwater Utility Credit – Apply by Feb. 28. Earn credit for eligible 2024 stormwater management activities. New expansions include patios under the pervious driveway credit and rainwater redirection under the rainwater collection credit!

🚧 Heads up: GW Parkway closures ahead. Southbound GW Parkway lanes will be closed again starting Saturday.

🎤 Arlington’s own marries fellow Jeopardy! champ. Arlington local and Jeopardy! legend Roger Craig tied the knot with fellow champ Julia Collins.

⚽️ Spring 2025 Co-Ed Pick-Up Soccer – Registration Opens Today. Love soccer? Join Arlington’s Pick-Up Soccer Program for adults! No teams, no scores—just 90 minutes of friendly competition. The season runs April 3 – July 3.

🎨 Creative Placemaking Grant – Applications Open Now. Arlington is awarding two $50,000 grants for arts and culture projects that activate public spaces. Apply by March 21, 2025!

🏀 Spring 2025 Late Night Basketball – Registration Opens Feb. 24! High school hoopers, sign up for Late Night Basketball. Open to Grades 9-12, with co-ed and girls’ divisions. Games run Fridays, 7-10 PM, starting April 4—register by March 23 to avoid waitlists!

🌿 Local Spotlight
Highlighting Arlington's Gems

Wellness at The Teal Center. Looking to recharge? The Teal Center, ARL’s go-to spot for massage, acupuncture, and holistic healing, is offering two upcoming wellness events—attend both and get a discount (promo code in the descriptions).

✨ Intro to Sacred Plant Medicine (March 9, 2–5 PM) – Explore the spiritual and medicinal wisdom of plants with Allison Tilluma. Sign up here.

🧘 Honoring the Plants: Shamanic Breathwork (March 10, 2–5 PM) – Experience deep healing and connection through guided breathwork. Reserve your spot.

🏙️ This Week in Arlington 
Weekday Happenings

🍕 Ravenna Pizza Grand Opening – 1500 Wilson Blvd, 11:00 AM
Experience authentic Roman-style pizza al taglio as Ravenna opens its doors in Arlington!

🎤 Laugh your Monday blues away at Arlington Drafthouse, 7:00 PM
Enjoy a top-tier stand-up comedy lineup with some of the best comics in the region!

📣 NAACP Arlington: General Membership Meeting – Virtual, Feb. 24, 7:00 PM
Join a discussion on historic African American neighborhoods with guest speakers Portia Clark (Green Valley) and Wilma Jones (Halls Hill). Registration required!

🎨 Paint Your Pet with AWLA, 6:30 PM
Unleash your inner artist at Paint Your Pet—a fun, instructor-led class.

🎤 BINGO Night at Northside Social! 7:30 pm
Enjoy bingo in the Wine Bar—free to play.

🧘‍♀️ Morning yoga with Gina at UPSIDE, 7 AM!
Stretch, breathe, and refresh—plus, get a free $5 gift card!

🍽️ Columbia Pike Lunch Club – Lost Dog Cafe, 12:00 PM
Explore the flavors of Columbia Pike with the Columbia Pike Lunch Club! This month’s stop: Lost Dog Cafe. Join fellow food lovers, support local restaurants, and take on the #columbiapikelunchclub challenge for a chance to win prizes!

🤖 Sips & Scholars: The Cost of AI – FUSE at Mason Square, 4:00-6:00 PM
Network with GMU professors, industry experts, and professionals while exploring AI fairness, taxes, and bias. Refreshments & cash bar available!

📚️ Author Talk: Dr. Mariel Buqué – Kenmore Middle School, 6:30 PM
Join Dr. Mariel Buqué for a powerful discussion on healing intergenerational trauma. The event includes a book signing with copies available for purchase. Registration recommended!

🏛️ Arlington County Civics: Money Matters – Central Library, 6:30-7:30 PM
Learn how property and vehicle taxes work with Treasurer Carla de la Pava & Commissioner Kim Klinger.

💰️ Meet the Funders – Virtual Event, 12:00-1:30 PM
Learn about philanthropic funding for artists and arts organizations, hosted by Northern Virginia Local Arts Agencies.

💃 Beginners Latin Dance Class – Lubber Run Center, 4:00-5:30 PM
Learn Salsa, Merengue, Cumbia, and Bachata in this fun, beginner-friendly class for teens and adults. No experience needed—just bring your dancing shoes!

📚️ Mary McLeod Bethune: A History – Central Library, 6:30-7:30 PM
Join Dr. Noliwe Rooks for a discussion on the life and legacy of this pioneering educator and activist.

🎤 Comedy Night at Arlington Drafthouse, 7:30 PM
Stand-up lovers, catch a fresh lineup at Arlington Drafthouse for another round of laughs.

Friday

🍷 Weekly Wine Class – Pentagon City Wine Merchant, 5:00–8:00 PM
Sip and learn at Pentagon City Wine Merchant—VIP members drink free!

😂 Comedy Night – Arlington Drafthouse, 7:30 PM
Cap off the week with stand-up comedy—because weekends deserve laughter.

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🎷 Live Music Lineup
Where to find your groove

The Renegade | Latin Night | Tonight | Lessons 7:30pm | Live Band 8:30pm
The Renegade | Country Music Night | Wednesday | 8:00pm-11pm
Samuel Beckett's | Mike Leverone | Thursday | 9:00pm-11:30pm
Samuel Beckett's | Brad Doggett | Friday | 9:30pm-11:30pm
Ragtime | Eric Tubbs | Friday | 9:30pm
The Renegade | Pop-Punk & 00's Rock Cover Band | Friday | 9:30pm-1:30am

🧑‍🎓 Arlington Trivia Guide
Where to test your knowledge this week

Monday

• Ballston Local – 6 p.m. (Ballston)

• Quincy Hall – 7 p.m. (Ballston)

• Ragtime – 7 p.m. (Courthouse)

• William Jeffrey’s Tavern – 7-9 p.m. (Columbia Pike)

• Highline RxR – 7 p.m. (Crystal City)

• McNamara's Pub & Restaurant – 7 p.m. (Crystal City)

Tuesday

• Quincy Hall – 7 p.m. (Ballston)

• Rhodeside Grill – 7:30 p.m. (Courthouse)

• Board Room VA – 7 p.m. (Clarendon)

• Freddie’s Beach Bar – 7-9 p.m. (Crystal City)

• Nighthawk Brewery & Pizza – 7 p.m. (Pentagon City)

• Dudley’s Sport & Ale – 7 p.m. (Shirlington)

Wednesday

• Courthaus Social – 3-6 p.m. (Courthouse)

• O’Sullivan’s Irish Pub – 7 p.m. (Clarendon)

• Celtic House – 8 p.m. (Columbia Pike)

• Quinn’s on the Corner – 7 p.m. (Rosslyn)

🙏 Thanks for Reading!

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Have a great day, Arlingtonians!