👔 Father’s Day WKND 🍔

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

☕️ Good morning, Arlingtonians! We’re doing our best to ignore that it’s Friday the 13th. This weekend is stacked—with events, road closures (sorry), and a few ideas for celebrating the dads in your life.

🚧 Before we jump in, heads up: there’s a Saturday traffic alert. Arlington Police will boost security this weekend and close key roads—including parts of GW Parkway and Route 27.

In today’s bubble:
📰 News Bites
🧃 Mini News Bites
📆 ARL Weekend Plans
🎷 Live Music Lineup

📰 News Bites 
Quick local updates

🎣 Celebrate Dad with Local Adventure
This Father’s Day give Dad a day to remember. Zip through the trees at Climb UPton or fish the Potomac with an Arlington-based charter.

🏡 Old-School Charm in Modern Arlington
The Washington Post spotlights Maywood, where early-1900s homes, front porch culture, and passed-down trampolines keep neighborly traditions alive—just steps from I-66. It’s a slice of small-town life in the heart of Arlington.

🎭 Magicians, Mayhem & Musical Comedy
Shangri-La-La, a new comedy musical about Siegfried & Roy, hits the Arlington Drafthouse July 22–24. Expect laughs, glitter, and a twisty tale of Vegas-style “justice”—plus, the performances will be filmed for a TV series in development.

🌮 La Posada Now Open!
Crystal City just got spicier—La Posada opened yesterday with Tex-Mex comfort food, frozen drinks, and free dessert during its soft launch. Find it at 320 23rd Street S.

📈 Technomics Expands in Arlington
Government contractor Technomics will invest $5.3M to grow its Arlington HQ, adding 248 jobs and 25,000+ square feet of office space.

🔧 Twins Ace Expands to National Landing
Twins Ace Hardware is opening a new 8,000-square-foot store at The Zoe in Crystal City, bringing tools, gifts, and locally sourced goods to support the surge of new apartment dwellers.

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🧃 Mini News Bites
Updates for the Kiddos

🎒 Still Need a Summer Camp?
Session 1 kicks off June 23, and it’s not too late to register! Explore available camps, key dates, and an easy sign-up chart at the bottom of the newsletter.

🏫 Teen Network Board – Now Accepting Applications
New member applications for the 2025–26 school year are now open. This school- and county-appointed board gives local teens a voice and chance to lead. Apply by July 1.

🥳 This Weekend in Arlington
Weekend Happenings

🪩 Today

Teen Space Grand Opening for grades 6 - 12 at Westover Library, Free, 2:45–4 PM 

Start of Summer Silent Disco, a MoCA on the Move Special at Met Park, Free, 5 - 7 PM

Friday the 13th at Trade Roots with tarot readings, tattoos, food trucks & live music, 5 - 8 PM

Friday Night Concert Series featuring Emma G (Theme: 80s, 90s, 2000s) at Water Park, Free, 6 - 8:30 PM

Art After Hours at MoCA, Free, 6 – 9 PM 

Singing in the Rain Movie Night at Fuse at Mason Square, Free, 6:30 - 8:30 PM

🎷 Saturday

Crafty Kids: Take and Make at Courthouse Library, Free, All day 

Yoga by Christina Hyrkas at Clarendon Crossing, Free, 10 – 11 AM

Pride Flow by Rooted Rainbow at Quincy Park, $40, 10 AM - 11 AM

World Wide Knit in Public Day at Westover Library, Free, 10 AM - 12 PM

28th Annual Columbia Pike Blues Festival, Free, 1 - 8:30 PM

Who Were the Enslaved People at the Ball-Sellers House? at Ball-Sellers House, Free, 2 - 2:30 PM

Arlington Philharmonic: Musical Poetry at Central Library, Free, 2–3 PM

Hoot Owl Campfire at Gulf Branch Fire Ring, $6, 5–6 PM

Summer Concert Series featuring Human Country Jukebox (Country) at Water Park, Free, 6–9 PM

The Comedy Karaoke Trivia Funtime Show with Danny Rouhier at Highline RxR, $18, 7:30 – 9:30 PM

🌸 Sunday

MoCA on the Move: Celebrating Spring Family Fun Series! Explore block print bike postcard prints with Allie Tripp while enjoying music from Scott Ricker at Met Park, Free, 10 AM-1 PM - Last event of the series!!

Gardening at the Fort for Families at Fort CF Smith Park, Free, 10:30–11:30 AM

Father’s Day Mini Donut Decorating Kit at Astro Beer Hall Shirlington, $18, 10 AM–12 PM Sunday, June 15

Father’s Day Crab Fest at Arlington Beer Garden, $71, 12–8 PM (2 hour increments)

Paint and Sip, Gone Fishin' Father’s Day edition at Water Park, $34, 6 - 8 PM

Brandon Broady's Father's Day Show at Arlington Drafthouse, $14–30, 7 PM

🎷 Live Music Lineup
Where to find your groove

🗓️ Tonight
Strummin & Drummin @ 6:00pm — Westover Market
Night Hawk @ 8:00pm — Three Whistles
Drew Stevyns @ 8:00pm — Samuel Beckett's
The Leftovers @ 9:30pm — O'Sullivan's
Tunnels End @ 9:30pm — The Renegade
Jason Hibler @ 9:30pm — Ragtime 

🗓️ Saturday
Demz @ 5:00pm — Westover Market
Zedicus & Abyssinia Roots @ 6:30pm — The Renegade
Eddie Pasa @ 8:00pm — Samuel Beckett's
Goodbye Vienna @ 9:30pm — O'Sullivan's
Klepto Radio @ 9:30pm — The Renegade
Moon Landing Duo @ 9:30pm — Ragtime 

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

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Have a great day, Arlingtonians!