🍓Berry Good Weekend Ahead 🧑‍🌾

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

☕️ Rise and shine, Arlingtonians! 
Our crew had a blast at Arlington Palooza and URBNmarket Pop-Up this weekend — big thanks to ARL Parks & Rec, Clarendon Crossing, and URBNmarket for putting together such awesome events that brings the community together!

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Heads up!
Our crew is taking a little summer break starting this Friday through June 9. We’ll share updates when we can of key events —but expect a slower Bubble while we recharge. 🏖️  Keep up with us @arlbubble on IG. 

In today’s bubble:

📰 News Bites
✨ Community Spotlight
📆 ARL Week Ahead
🎷 Live Music Lineup

📰 News Bites 
Quick local updates

🍓 Strawberry Season Arrives
Field to Table Farmers Markets host their first Strawberry Festival this weekend with raffles, giveaways, and sweet treats at Cherrydale, Lubber Run, Fairlington, and Westover. 

🎉 Pinball Arcade Opens at Upside on Moore
The Pinball Basement celebrates its grand opening in Rosslyn with all-day play, happy hour specials, and giveaways. 

🍹 Savor the Views at Rooftop Bars
Seven standout rooftop spots in and around Arlington serve up breezy vibes, cocktails, and skyline views—perfect for summer sipping. 

🌈 Arlington Goes 'All In' for WorldPride
Arlington welcomes WorldPride visitors with inclusive events, vibrant neighborhoods, and LGBTQIA+-friendly businesses. Look for the “All in Arlington” logo around town! 

📬 Meet Leaders at Open Door Monday
Join County officials monthly for in-person chats about local issues. The next session is today, May 19, at at Lubber Run Community Cente.

🇺🇸 Support Rolls In for Federal Workers
Local groups are stepping up with 25+ free services and deals—from career help to wellness perks—for our region’s federal employees and contractors. 

🎬 Half-Price Movies Every Wednesday
Starting July 9, AMC Courthouse and Shirlington will offer 50% off adult evening tickets on Wednesdays—just sign up for the free AMC Stubs program.

🍔 Five Guys lands at DCA
The beloved burger chain now serves travelers in Concourse D at National Airport. Open daily from 5 AM to 10:30 PM near gate D35.

🛡️ OPSWAT Opens Cyber Lab in Arlington
Cybersecurity firm OPSWAT launched a new office and critical infrastructure lab, expanding its federal presence and commitment to national security. 

🚌 Get Ready for Metrobus Route Changes
Starting June 29, WMATA will roll out its Better Bus Network Redesign—renaming all routes and consolidating stops.

🧃 Mini News Bites
Updates for the Kiddos

🥽 Virginia Water Parks Make National Splash
Water Country USA and Great Wolf Lodge in Williamsburg landed on U.S. News & World Report’s list of the best water parks in America for 2025.

✨ Community Spotlight - The Arlington Players
Support Small, Strengthen Community

Charlie Brown Takes the Stage
Join the Peanuts gang at You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown, a free, family-friendly musical at Lubber Run Amphitheater. Presented by The Arlington Players and Sponsored by Arlington Arts and the Lubber Run Foundation, this heartwarming classic is perfect for kids—and kids at heart. 🎶 All shows are free and open to the public!

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📆  This Week in Arlington 
Weekday Happenings

🎷 Live Music Lineup
Where to find your groove

🗓️ Monday
Latin Night Lessons @ 7:30pm — The Renegade
Latin Night Live Band @ 8:30pm — The Renegade

🗓️ Wednesday
Malarkey @ 6:00pm — Westover Market
Country Music Night @ 8:00pm — The Renegade

🗓️ Thursday
Spike Burton @ 9:00pm — Samuel Beckett's

🗓️ Friday
President of ROCKnROLL @ 6:00pm — Westover Market
Entre Nous @ 8:00pm — Three Whistles
Lights Out By 8 @ 9:30pm — The Renegade
Steve Bray@ 9:30pm — Samuel Beckett's
Eric Tubbs @ 9:30pm — Ragtime 

🗓️ Saturday
Line Item Veto @ 5:00pm — Westover Market
Karafolke @ 8:00pm — Three Whistles
Mike Leverone @ 9:30pm — Samuel Beckett's
Josh & Dan @ 9:30pm — Ragtime 

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