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Plus: ๐Ÿ‡ 13 Egg Hunts Around Arlington This Week

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โ˜•๏ธ Rise and shine, Arlingtonians!

๐Ÿ‘€ In todayโ€™s bubble:

๐Ÿ“ฐ News Bites: Quick hits on whatโ€™s happening in ARL
๐Ÿ“† Your Week Ahead: What to do in ARL this week
๐ŸŽท Live Music Lineup: Where to catch a groove

Your Arlington cheat sheet starts now โฌ‡๏ธ

๐Ÿ“ฐ News Bites 
Quick local updates

๐Ÿš€ Arlingtonโ€™s Aisha Bowe goes to space: The former NASA engineer and STEMBoard founder joins all-woman Blue Origin crew todayโ€”marking a major milestone for representation in STEM.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Arlington adopts $1.69B FY 2026 budget, prioritizing housing, schools, and public safety.

๐Ÿš‡ Transit Boost, Bridge Upgrade: Arlington County Board approves funds for a second Crystal City Metro entrance and a $9.6M rebuild of Arlington Ridge Road bridge. Completion expected by 2027.

๐Ÿ’Ž Eliana Curated opened in Clarendon, spotlighting Arlington designer Angelika Oโ€™Reillyโ€™s elevated, meaningful jewelryโ€”featuring vintage designer button earrings and curated pieces that blend fashion with personal storytelling.

๐Ÿฅš From underwater hunts to dog-friendly egg parties, 13 festive Easter events are popping up across Arlingtonโ€”meet the bunny, win prizes, and celebrate spring all week long!

๐ŸŒธ Arlington restaurants are spotlighting Easter brunch with special menus, festive fun, and visits from the Easter Bunnyโ€”reserve now for spots like Corso Italian, Makers Union, Ambar, and more.

๐ŸฅŸ Pentagon Cityโ€™s 1983 Chinese Cuisine is set to open in May, spotlighting Chef CK Wongโ€™s Cantonese roots with dim sum, zodiac-inspired interiors, and seating for up to 150 guests.

๐ŸŒŸ Ambar spotlighted for serving standout Balkan cuisine with a modern twistโ€”earning Michelin praise and drawing crowds for its all-you-can-eat small plates and signature rakia flights.

๐Ÿ“†  This Week in Arlington 
Weekday Happenings

Today

๐ŸŽฎ Video Game Social at Mason Square! Grab a controller and jump into Nintendo favorites like Mario Kart, Just Dance, and Super Smash Bros. 5:30 - 7:30 PM each Monday through mid-May.

๐ŸŽฒ Family Game Night at Glencarlyn Library โ€“ Enjoy classic and easy-to-learn games with family games with family and friends! No registration needed. 5:30 - 7:30 PM.

๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ Gentle Yoga in the Galleries โ€“ Relax, align, and restore at Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington from 6:30 - 7:30 pm. 

๐Ÿ“Š Chat with an Economist at Cherrydale Library โ€“ Learn about the 2023-2033 employment projections and career resources from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics career planning. 6:30 - 7:30 PM.

Tuesday

๐Ÿšดโ€โ™€๏ธ W&OD Trail Spring Wildflower Bike Ride โ€“ Explore Arlington's wildflowers on a leisurely 2-4 mile ride with an experienced naturalist. Registration required, sign up here. 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM.

๐Ÿ’ƒ Bailemos! Salsa & Bachata at Mason Square Join Ferocity Dance Company for a fun, high-energy dance session every Tuesday from 6 - 7 PM through mid-May!

๐Ÿ’ƒ Latin Dance Lessons at Glencarlyn! Join Herencia Latina dance team for beginner salsa lessons โ€“ no partner or experience needed! 6 - 7 PM outside in the parking lot.

๐ŸŽจ Mindful Art at Courthouse Library! Explore the therapeutic benefits of art and mindfulness in a serene setting with guided activities for self-expression and reflection. 6 - 7:30 PM.

 ๐ŸŽญ Hedwig and the Angry Inch Previews Start at Signature Theatre. Experience this radical rock musical about love, identity, and survival at 7:30 PM. Tickets and info here. Show runs through June 22.

Hump Day ๐Ÿซ 

๐Ÿพ Dog Easter Egg Hunt & Happy Hour at Colada National Landing โ€“ Bring your pup for a fun Easter egg hunt with prizes and enjoy a happy hour at Colada. 6-8 PM.

๐Ÿ ๏ธ Davenport Groupโ€™s Virtual Home Buying Workshop: Learn how to save thousands, win in multiple-offer situations, and navigate homeownership in 2025! 6:30 - 7:30 PM.

๐ŸŒฑ Garden Talks: Tomato Love at Central Library โ€“ Learn expert tips on growing and maintaining tomatoes for a bountiful crop. No registration needed, just drop in! 6:30 - 7:30 PM.

 โ˜• Coffee Art at Detour Coffee! Join us for a fun and creative evening of making art with coffee. 7:00 - 9:00 PM.

๐ŸŽ‰ Drag Bingo at Freddieโ€™s Beach Bar & Restaurant โ€“ Enjoy free entry and prizes while watching fabulous performances at 8 PM.

๐Ÿฆ‰ Owl Prowl at Potomac Overlook Regional Park โ€“ Join a roving naturalist to search for Barred Owls and meet Smoke, the resident Eastern Screech-owl! 8:30 - 9:30 PM.

Thursday

โš ๏ธUHA Emergency Preparedness at Lubber Run โ€“ Learn essential emergency preparedness skills during this full course session. 5:00 - 8:30 PM.

๐Ÿท Organic Wine Class at Screwtop Wine Bar โ€“ Decode the buzzwords: organic, biodynamic, and natural wines, and taste 4 wines with cheese & charcuterie. 6:00 - 7:00 PM.

๐Ÿ’ช Pilates with Mind the Mat. Join this high-energy outdoor Pilates class at Mason Square from 6:00 - 7:00 PM.

๐Ÿ“šBeyond the Books: Jobs & Careers โ€“ Learn about job resources and career services offered by Arlington Public Library. Register here for Zoom instructions. 6:30 - 7:30 PM.

๐Ÿ˜‚ Carlos Mencia at Arlington Drafthouse โ€“ Enjoy a night of raw and unfiltered comedy with Carlos Mencia on his No Hate No Fear tour. Show starts at 7:00 PM. Also performing Friday & Saturday.

Friday

๐ŸŒฟ Landscape & Integrated Pest Management Tour at Arlington National Cemetery! Explore the Memorial Arboretum with Arlingtonโ€™s horticulturist and plant health care specialist. 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. 

๐ŸŽจ Spring Break Make and Take: Stress Balls at Glencarlyn Library โ€“ Middle schoolers can create their own stress balls using balloons, flour, and rice. No registration needed. 1:00 - 3:00 PM. 

๐Ÿ’ƒ Zumba Power Hour at Mason Square! Join this high-energy cardio dance class every Friday from 5:30 - 6:30 PM through mid-May.

๐ŸŽถ Friday Night Concert Series at Water Park โ€“ Groove to the Cathy Ponton King Band on Neon Night with live music, food, and drinks! 6 - 8:30 PM.

๐ŸŽญ Legally Blonde The Musical at Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre. Follow Elle Woods on her journey of transformation in this fun, award-winning musical. Opens April 18th at 7:30 PM, runs through the 27th.

๐ŸŽถ A-Flo Friday with Marcus Johnson at Busboys and Poets Shirlington โ€“ Step into a FLO state of mind with live music, soulful vibes, and inspiring conversation from 7:30 - 9 PM.

๐Ÿ’พ Y2K After Dark at Punch Bowl Social Arlington โ€“ Get ready for a throwback night of Y2K vibes, music, and fun starting at 9:00 PM.

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๐ŸŽท Live Music Lineup
Where to find your groove

๐Ÿ“ The Renegade
Tonight: Latin Night โ€“ Lessons at 7:30 PM, Live Band at 8:30 PM
Wednesday: Country Music Night at 8:00 PM
Saturday: Medicine Man at 9:30 PM

๐Ÿ“ Westover Market & Beer Garden
Wednesday: Mrs. Robinson at 6 PM
Friday: Elevated Roots at 6 PM
Saturday: Starryville at 5 PM

๐Ÿ“ Samuel Beckett's
Thursday: Lenny Burridge at 9:00 PM
Friday: Jon Cresswell at 9:30 PM
Saturday: Brandon Kennedy at 9:30 PM

๐Ÿ“ Three Whistles
Friday: Ahmad Salahuddin at 8 PM

๐Ÿ“ Ragtime
Friday: Enslow at 9:30 PM
Saturday: New Legacy Blues at 9:30 PM

Know a great local music venue? Share your picks at [email protected]โ€”we love featuring your Arlington favorites!

๐Ÿ™ Thanks for reading!

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Have a great day, Arlingtonians!