👑 Feast, Beads & Big Plans! 🍰

Plus: 🍷 Women’s History Month Events & New Bites in Town!

March 03, 2025

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

☕️ Laissez les bon temps rouler, Arlington! Mardi Gras is here—time for king cake, beads, and festive eats! Let the good times roll! 💜💛💚 

👀 In today’s bubble:

  • Mardi Gras: Where to enjoy king cake, live music, & more on Fat Tuesday

  • New Eats & Openings: Find out when and where to go!

  • Supporting Federal Workers: From job fairs to resume workshops

Your Arlington cheat sheet starts now ⬇️

📰 News Bites 
Quick local updates

👔 Support for Federal Employees & Contractors. ARL is providing job search support, resume workshops, career counseling, and unemployment resources to assist federal employees and contractors facing job uncertainty. Explore job fairs, skills training, and local government opportunities.

🚀 Arlington Launches Tech Program to Diversify Economy Amid Federal Job Uncertainty. Arlington Tech Launchpad aims to attract cybersecurity, AI, and defense companies, reducing reliance on 24,000 local federal jobs.

🏡 Homes.com Hiring 1,000 Employees in 2025. Arlington-based CoStar Group is expanding, adding roles in sales, tech, AI, and real estate—primarily at its new Richmond campus.

🔬$5K Summer STEAM Fellowship for APS Teachers – Apply Now! APS teachers can gain industry experience in STEAM fields through a three-week summer fellowship with a $5,000 stipend.

👩‍🏫 Celebrate those making a difference in special education! Nominate students, staff, and volunteers by March 31. Winners honored May 14.

🍕 Andy’s Pizza Opening in Virginia Square Soon. The popular D.C.-area pizzeria will serve New York-style pies at 901 N. Pollard Street starting late March.

🍣 Takumi Sushi Opening in Pentagon City This Summer. The expanding D.C.-area sushi restaurant will offer fresh fish from Japan at 1100 S. Hayes Street.

🥐 Paris Baguette Expanding to Clarendon. The French-inspired bakery plans to open in Clarendon by September and Falls Church by November.

🏙️ This Week in Arlington 
Weekday Happenings

Today 🌇 

🎲 Board Game Evening at Cherrydale – Meet new people and play modern strategy board games in a fun, welcoming space from 6-8 PM. No registration—first come, first served! Ages 18+.

🏃‍♂️ Join Clarendon Run Club every Monday at 6:30 PM for a 3-4 mile run.

🧘‍♀️ Laugh, breathe, and boost your mood at Laughter Yoga—a fun, energizing session for all! 6:30–7:30 PM.

🎤 Enjoy a night of stand-up with Beer Run Comedy at The Board Room at 7:30 PM.

🎳 Local Singles Meetup at Punch Bowl Social! Mingle, bowl for free, and enjoy games & drinks. 8-10 PM.

Fat Tuesday 👑 

💼 Connect, celebrate, and network at National Landing’s Women’s History Month Breakfast. Enjoy light bites, coffee, and inspiring conversations with local leaders at 8:30 am.

🍹Celebrate Mardi Gras at Whino with $12 Hurricanes, $4 King Cake Shooters, and festive vibes!

🇦🇷 Mendoza Uncorked! Sip & explore Argentine wines at Screwtop. 5:30-7 PM!

🎉 Mardi Gras Party at Bayou Bakery. Celebrate Fat Tuesday at Bayou Bakery with king cake, live music, and New Orleans vibes. 6:00 PM

📷️ Learn to digitize and preserve family photos with archivist Gregory Pierce. Discover best practices for scanning, tagging, and sharing! 6:30 PM.

🎺 Enjoy Mardi Gras at Ragtime with Cajun eats, a raw bar, festive cocktails, and live blues from Rogue Johnsen Trio at 7 PM!

Hump Day 🐫 

🚌 Help shape Arlington’s transportation future! Share feedback on vision, goals, and priorities at the Central Library Open House, 4-7 PM. No registration required.

🖼️ Collage Club at Central Library! Create unique assemblage art with provided materials. Bring personal touches! 5:30-7:30 PM.

🧑‍🎨 Explore creativity at MoCA’s Wellness Wednesdays! Intuitive art-making, color exploration, and expression in a relaxed atmosphere. 6-7 PM.

🌍 Join EcoAction Arlington’s 47th Annual Meeting to explore impactful sustainability actions! Enjoy interactive sessions, inspiring speakers, and a community-driven reception at 6:30 PM.

🎨 Unleash your creativity at Detour Coffee's Paint Party! Sip, paint, and enjoy a fun-filled, beginner-friendly night. All materials provided! 7 - 9 PM.

Thursday

💼 Arlington County Job Fair! Explore part-time, temporary, and public safety roles. 3:30-6:00 PM.

🚀 Sci-Fi & Wine Night at Grand Cru! Meet author M.C. Cavanaugh, discuss Eartherians Reach, and enjoy great wine from 4:00 - 7:30 pm

🌱 Planting Workshop at Shirlington Library! Families, get ready for spring by planting your own vegetables with seedlings, soil & planters. Presented in partnership with Area 2 Farms from 4:30-5:30 PM. Drop in—first come, first served!

🐦 Kids CARE Club: Birds in your Backyard. Discover local birds and make a craft to attract feathered friends! Ages 4- 10 welcome. 5:30 PM.

💃 In the Heights Community Salsa Class – Learn Latin dance moves with cast member Matt Rivera! Free, all levels welcome. 6-7 PM.

Friday

🎭 Experience The Margriad at Avant Bard Theatre! A bold reimagining of Shakespeare’s Queen Margaret, weaving ambition, power, and tragedy. March 7-29.

🍷 Sip and celebrate Women’s History Month with wines from a woman-owned winery at Beauty Champagne & Sugar Boutique! 4:30-7PM.

👪️ Family Night Fun! Join us at Carver Community Center for games, crafts, and inflatables. First Fridays, 6-8 PM!

🎉 Parent’s Night Out! Drop off kids (ages 5-10) for games and fun while you enjoy an evening out. 6-10 PM, $35.

🎨 Celebrate Women’s History Month at Northside Social’s Local Art Show. Enjoy live music, an art market, and live painting from 6 - 9 PM!

🎲 Singles Mixer Game Night at Highline RxR! Meet new people, enjoy games, themed drinks, and prizes. 7-9:30 PM.

😂 Best of Northern VA Comedy Night – Laugh out loud with top local comedians at this monthly showcase, hosted by Joe Buccino Comedy at John Lyon VFW, 7:30PM.

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🎷 Live Music Lineup
Where to find your groove

📍 Ragtime
Tuesday: Rogue Johnsen Trio at 7:00 PM
Friday: Adam Forbes at 9:30 PM
Saturday: Dan Fody at 9:30 PM

📍 The Renegade
Tonight: Latin Night – Lessons at 7:30 PM, Live Band at 8:30 PM
Wednesday: Country Music Night at 8:00 PM
Friday: Collective at 9:30 PM
Saturday: Dr. Fu at 9:30 PM
 
Know a great local music venue? Share your picks at [email protected]—we love featuring your Arlington favorites!

🧑‍🎓 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)

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Have a great day, Arlingtonians!