🚴‍♀️ Bike to Work Day

Plus: 🍩 DUCK DONUTS!

May 12, 2025

Happy Monday!
Let's pop into the good stuff.

☕️ Sorry we’re Running a little late today to your inbox—our crew was busy soaking up Mother’s Day weekend.

🔈️ We want to make sure this newsletter is actually useful and fun for you. Got 60 seconds? Please fill out this quick feedback form to help shape what we cover, how we write it, and what shows up in your inbox. Thank you!

👀 In today’s bubble:

📰 News Bites
📆 Your Week Ahead in ARL

Your Arlington cheat sheet starts now ⬇️

📰 News Bites 
Quick local updates

🚴‍♀️ Bike to Work Day is May 15! Pedal through the DMV with 100+ pit stops, including Ballston, Rosslyn, and Shirlington. Free treats, giveaways, and good vibes—no bike, no problem with Capital Bikeshare!

🌈 Pride lights up Arlington! Celebrate WorldPride kickoff with artist-led projections, lawn games, DJs, and more at Bozman Plaza, May 16–17. Free fun, good vibes, and all are welcome!

🎉 Final week of Plaza fun! It’s your last chance to catch spring events at Mason Square—like Zumba, yoga, and more. All events are free and open to the public through May 16!

🍽️ Cheap eats, big flavor. From $2 tacos to ““Create Your Own Tiffins”, Arlington Magazine rounds up10 standout meals under $25—no skimping on spice, story, or satisfaction.

🍩 Duck Donuts is coming to Pentagon City! The popular donut chain will open a second Arlington location at the mall’s Metro level—serving up custom treats, shakes, and seasonal flavors like cookie butter cream.

🍸 Rooftop Recess opened in Courthouse - The three-level spot brought brunch, cocktails, and garden party vibes to 2424 Wilson Blvd—plus a rooftop bar, signature drinks, and weekend DJs.

💐 VA ranks #11 for moms. A new report names Virginia the 11th-best state for mothers, citing strong income and health metrics—though high child care costs remain a challenge.

🚔 ACPD launches quarterly community meetings starting May 15, offering crime updates, safety tips, and Q&A. Attend in person or virtually to stay informed and engaged.

🎒 Mini News Bites
Updates for the Kiddos

🎬 Free outdoor movies return! Rosslyn’s Gateway Park (May 15 & 22) and Columbia Pike’s Penrose and Arlington Mill plazas (July–August) are hosting kid-friendly films under the stars—no tickets or fees required.

🏊‍♂️ ENJOY Arlington classes summer registration begins May 13-15! 12PM registration for gymnastics (Tuesday), aquatics classes & private swim (Wednesday), and all other classes (Thursday). Check out all the exciting classes and nature and history programs offered by Arlington Parks & Recreation this summer!

📣 Bubble Up Your Brand! 

🚀 Local biz, meet your new megaphone. The Arlington Bubble is ready to blast your message to hungry readers. If you’re interested, reach out to us at [email protected]

📆  This Week in Arlington 
Weekday Happenings

Today

🎮 Video Game Social at Mason Square, 5:30-7:30 PM - LAST WEEK OF THE SERIES!

💬 The Art of Mindful Conversation at Courthouse Library, Free, 6 - 7:30 PM

🧘‍♀️ Gentle Yoga in the Galleries at MoCA, $10 - $20,  6:30 - 7:30 PM

🎨 Family Art Night at Central Library, Free and no registration required, 6:30 - 7:30 PM

Tuesday

🚶Trail Tuesdays with Friends of Mount Vernon Trail, Meet in Rosslyn (exact location in eventbrite), Free, 5 - 6:30 PM

♣️ Family Game Night at Glencarlyn Library, Free, 5:30 - 7:30 PM

🖋️ Modern Calligraphy for Beginners at Ice Cream Jubilee – Ballston, $65, 6 - 7:30 PM

🌲 Rosslyn to Arlington Cemetery (with a quick stop at Roosevelt Island), Meetup at Rosslyn Metro, Free, 6 - 8 PM

💃 Bailemos! Dance with Ferocity Dance Company at Mason Square, Free, 6 - 7 PM

🎤 Courthouse Songwriters Group at Courthouse Library, Free, 6:30 - 7:30 PM

Hump Day 🐫 

💪 FIT @ Met Park featuring Barre by Pure Barre, Free, 8 - 9 AM

🖼️ Shop Workshop: Collage Club at Central Library, Free for all ages, 5:30 - 7:30 PM

🏚️ Home Buying Workshop by Discover Arlington + The Davenport Group, Virtual, Free, 6:30 - 7:30 PM

💹 Economic Issues Facing Arlington: Tariffs, Layoffs, and Workforce Stability at Lubber Run & Virtual, Free, 7 PM

🤣 Laughing Historically Trivia & Comedy Show at Astro Beer Hall Shirlington, Free to play, 7:30 - 9:30 PM

Thursday

🍸 Business After Business with Arlington Chamber of Commerce at Smokecraft Modern Barbecue, $25 - 40, 4:30 - 6:30 PM

🎷 Jazz@Met and MoCA on the Move Happy Hour Series: “Spring has Sprung: Printmaking with Plants!” and music from Jo-Go Project at Met Park, Free, 4:30 - 6:30 PM

🎨 Fable: Arlington Career Center Student Show Opening Reception at Alliance Gallery, Free, 5 - 7 PM

🎥 Rosslyn Cinema featuring Twister at Central Place Plaza, 6 - 9:30 PM

🕺 Latin Dance Lessons with Herencia Latina at Columbia Pike Library, Free, 6 - 7 PM

🧘 Outdoor Yoga with Mind the Mat on the Plaza, Free, 6 - 7 PM

🎶 Music by the Metro Featuring The Drifting Valentines - Clarendon Concert Series at Clarendon Metro Park, 6 PM

💃 Argentine Tango Class and Social at Three Whistles, Free, 7 - 10:30 PM

🎤 Arlington Community Chorus Presents “Music Everywhere” at Yorktown High School Auditorium, Free, 7:30 PM

Friday

🔍 Arlington Murder Mystery by Questo at Welburn Square, $10-20, 4 - 5:30 PM

💃 Zumba Power Hour at Mason Square, Free from 5:30 - 6:30 PM

🎶 Friday Night Concert Series Featuring DWQ Jazz Band at Water Park, Free, 6 - 8:30 PM

🔥 Migration Campfire for Families at Gulf Branch Nature Center, $6 , 6–7 PM

🍕 Pizza Crafting Class at Life Time, $35 (membership not required), 6:30 - 7:30 PM

🌈 Show Your Pride: Light projection unveiling to kickoff WorldPride DC 2025 at Bozman Government Center Plaza, Free, 8 - 10 PM (Rain date May 30)

🙏 Thanks for reading!

💃 Keep up with us @arlbubble on IG. Send comments and suggestions to [email protected] 

Have a great day, Arlingtonians!