🫧 Mother’s Day, ARL-Approved

Plus: 🥦 Sprouts Heads to Lyon Village

May 05, 2025

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

☕️ Rise and shine, Arlingtonians! We’re kicking off a fresh week with plenty to look forward to—Mother’s Day brunches to book, a new grocer moving in, and sweet scoops on the horizon. Plus, a heads-up for commuters: Roosevelt Bridge changes are coming fast.

👀 In today’s bubble:

📰 News Bites
📆 Your Week Ahead in ARL
🎷 Live Music Lineup

Your Arlington cheat sheet starts now ⬇️

📰 News Bites 
Quick local updates

🌸 Moms deserve the best of ARL! From boozy brunches to princess parties, local spots are now taking Mother’s Day reservations for May 11—lock in your plans early.

🥦 Sprouts is coming to Lyon Village! The organic grocer plans to open in the old Giant space on Langston Blvd in 2026, bringing fresh produce and healthy eats to Arlington.

🍦 Van Leeuwen is scooping into Clarendon, replacing Nicecream this fall—and may add a Ballston spot too. The beloved local shop hints it’s not saying goodbye for good.

🚧 Roosevelt Bridge rehab begins soon—expect traffic shifts next week. The key link between D.C. and Arlington is getting a $127M upgrade over 3.5 years to improve safety and access. 

🗳️ Hear from local candidates at the NAACP’s virtual Arlington Primary Forum on May 27. Learn where they stand on key issues ahead of the June 17 election.

🏛️ What’s next for federal workers? Join a May 6 town hall at Arlington Central Library to hear experts discuss layoffs, employee rights, and the future of public service and contracting.

🎒 Mini News Bites
Updates for the Kiddos

🌞 The Summer ENJOY ARL Catalog is Here! From s’mores and sports to swimming and nature hikes, Arlington’s summer rec catalog is packed with ways to make the most of the season. Registration opens May 13 at noon—so start planning now!

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📆  This Week in Arlington 
Weekday Happenings

Today

🌷 Freedom Concert at the Netherlands Carillon, Free, 4 - 6 PM

🪅 Cinco de Mayo Fiesta and Quimbao Band at Sabores Tapas Bar, Free, 5pm

🎮 Video Game Social at Mason Square, 5:30-7:30 PM 

🎲 Board Game Evening at Cherrydale Library, 6 - 8 pm

😆 Laughter Yoga at Central Library, 6:30 - 7:30 PM

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

🔢 Bingo Night at Aurora Hills Library, 6:30 - 7:30 PM

🖊️ Modern Calligraphy for Beginners at Ms. Peacock’s Champagne Lounge, $70, 6:30 - 8 PM

Tuesday

💐Wonderland: A National Garden Club Small Standard Flower Show at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Free, 1-4PM

🎨Mindful Art at Courthouse, 6 - 7:30 PM

🧑‍⚕️Federal Employees & Contractors Town Hall at Central Library, 6 - 8 PM

🎥 Major Taylor: Champion of the Race Film Screening, Alamo Drafthouse Cinema - Crystal City, Free, 6-8 PM

🐱AWLA Presents: The Cat Film Festival at Arlington Drafthouse, $43, 7 PM 

Hump Day 🐫 

💪 FIT @ Met Park featuring Zumba by Onelife Fitness , 8 - 9 AM

🏋️Wind Down Wednesday Class led by 305 Dance outside Vida Fitness, Free with registration, 5 - 6 PM

🧑‍🎨Neurographic Drawing & Watercolor at MoCA Innovation Studio, $20, 6:30 - 7:30 PM

🌱Garden Talks: Herbs Planning & Planting at Central Library, 6:30 - 7:30

🐶 AWLA Presents: NY Dog Film Festival at Arlington Drafthouse, $43, 7 PM

Thursday

🎷 Jazz@Met and MoCA on the Move Happy Hour Series at Met Park, Free, 4:30 - 6:30 PM

🎭 Theatre Skills = Life Skills: Learning to Collaborate at Aurora Hills Library, Free, 5 - 6 PM

🍸 Columbia Pike Happy Hour at L.A. Bar & Grill, 5:30 - 7:30 PM

🌺 Make Your Own Paper Peonies Workshop at Trade Roots, $65, 6 - 8 PM

✂️ Shop Event: Fix Nearly Anything at Central Library, Free, 6 - 8 PM

🎶 Music by the Metro Featuring Mama Moon and the Rumpshakers - Clarendon Concert Series at Clarendon Metro Park, 6 PM

📚 Author Talk and Food Tasting with Pat Tanumihardja at Central Library, Free, 6:30 - 8 PM

Friday

🌳 Memorial Arboretum Walking Tour at Arlington National Cemetery! Explore over 300 species of trees at the peak of their spring bloom. 9-11 AM.

🫖Afternoon Tea and a Movie: "The Farewell" at Aurora Hills Library, 1:30 - 4 PM

💃 Zumba Power Hour at Mason Square! Join this high-energy cardio dance class every Friday from 5:30-6:30 PM Last week to join

🎶 Friday Night Concert Series Featuring Oasis Island Sounds at Water Park, Free, 6 - 8:30 PM.

🍵 Claydate at Trade Roots Coffee and Wine Bar, $85, 6:30 - 9 PM

🎬 Mamma Mia on the Plaza! Grab your lawn chairs and picnic blankets for a free outdoor movie night and digital BINGO at 8 PM.

🎷 Live Music Lineup
Where to find your groove

📍 The Renegade
Tonight: Latin Night – Lessons at 7:30 PM, Live Band at 8:30 PM
Wednesday: Country Music Night at 8 PM
Friday: Justin Holt at 9:30 PM
Saturday: Totally Bowie at 7 PM

📍 Westover Market & Beer Garden
Wednesday: Westover Jam at 6 PM
Friday: Bluesliners at 6 PM
Saturday: Arlandria at at 5 PM

📍 Samuel Beckett's
Thursday: Jon Cresswell at 9:00 PM
Friday: Eddie Pasa at 9:30 PM
Saturday: Spike Burton at 9:30 PM

📍 Three Whistles
Friday: Laura Baron at 8 PM
Saturday: Karafolke with Tommy Rueckert at 8 PM

📍 Ragtime
Friday: Half Pint Harry at 9:30 PM
Saturday: Eric Zatz at 9:30 PM

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!