Art Spiegelman, Alison Bechdel Headline New 'Arlington Reads' Series

Art Spiegelman and Alison Bechdel are headlining Arlington Public Library’s new program that focuses on top authors of graphic novels.

Arlington Wants Next Poet Laureate To 'Awaken The Poet In All Of Us'

Arlington County is seeking a new poet laureate who will serve a two-year term and advocate for poetry and the literary arts in the county.

The Arlington Players Receive 14 DC Area Theater Award Nominations

The Arlington Players received 14 Washington Area Theatre Community Honors nominations, the fifth most among D.C. area theater companies.

Winter Artful Weekend Show In Arlington Perfect For Holiday Shopping

The Winter Artful Weekend Art Show at Fort C.F. Smith Park in Arlington will showcase works by artists from the Arlington Artists Alliance.

Free Graphic Novel Workshops Coming To Arlington's Central Library

Arlington Public Library is holding a series of workshops on the art of graphic novel storytelling, starting with the first one on Saturday.

Sunday Sept 25 Arlington Valleyfest features live music, food & beer

ValleyFest 2022 is a street festival style celebration of live music, arts, food, beverages, and community on Sunday Sept 25 in Arlington VA

Clarendon Day, Other Local Festivals Coming To Arlington This Weekend

Clarendon Day, one of Arlington’s largest festivals, is returning Sept. 24 after getting canceled the previous two years due to COVID-19.

Arlington Attorney Goes On 5-Day Jeopardy! Winning Streak

An Arlington attorney earned $160,251 during a five-day winning streak on Jeopardy! that ended on Friday's show.

Admission Is Free At These Virginia Gems On Smithsonian Museum Day

Smithsonian Magazine’s 18th annual Museum Day will be held Sept. 17. The event gives free access for one day to museums across the country.

Film Screenings On Refugees, North Korea At Arlington Central Library

Arlington Public Library is hosting two documentary film screenings as part of the library system’s recognition of “Welcoming Week 2002.”

ARTfactory to Host Artist Talk with Zsudayka Nzinga "The Many Rooms"

Hear the inspiration behind Zsudayka Nzinga's "The Many Rooms" mixed media exhibit during our free Artist Talk on July 16, 2-4 pm.

Columbia Pike Blues Festival Returns With Variety Of Music, Food, Beer

The Columbia Pike Partnership is hosting its 25th Blues Festival on Saturday, June 18, with a variety of blues, R&B and funk performers.

Pride Celebration, Summer Concerts Hosted By National Landing BID

The National Landing BID is hosting a Rock the Lot with Pride event from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, June 9 in celebration of Pride Month.

Cherry Blossom Spring Fling Swing Dance Coming To Cherrydale

Put on your dancing shoes and visit the Cherrydale Volunteer Fire Department Saturday night for a Cherry Blossom Spring Fling Swing Dance.

Arlington Songwriters Compete For $10K Prize In DC Area Contest

Three musicians from Arlington will be performing original songs in Bethesda as part of a songwriting contest for musicians in the DC area.

First Novel's Inspiration Starts With Author Asking 'What If?'

Arlington author Dorine Andrews found inspiration to write her first novel by digging through some family letters.

Betty White Movie Coming To Arlington On Her 100th Birthday

The documentary, "Betty White: A Celebration," will be screened Arlington on Jan. 17 — which would have been her 100th birthday.

Colorful Design By DC Artist Will Adorn Crystal City Metro Plaza

National Landing Business Improvement District choses D.C. artist's design to decorate the Crystal City Metro Plaza​.

Sol Roots with Ron Holloway perform at Clarendon Concert Series

Sol Roots with guest Ron Holloway perform at Clarendon Concert Series Wed Oct 13. This free outdoor concert will feature Funk, Blues, & Rock

Oktoberfest Brings Beer, Music, German Foods To National Landing

Third Annual Oktoberfest brings German music and food, as well as local brews to the Lidl parking lot in National Landing on Saturday.

Coffee Lovers, Classic Car Enthusiasts To Converge In Ballston

Ballston BID and Dominion Energy team up to bring Cars & Coffee this fall to a new location in Ballston.

Entertainers, Rides, Beer Garden Highlight Arlington County Fair

The 2021 Arlington County Fair includes stage performances​, children’s activities like face painting, amusement rides and a beer garden.

Bands And Brews Are Coming To Wilson Boulevard In Ballston

Ballston BID and BallstonGives are hosting the first ever Bands and Brews on the Boulevard​​​ festival this Saturday.

This Black-Led Film Is The One Virginians Searched For Most

A new study reveals which film with strong Black leads movie audiences in Virginia searched for most online.

Free Meet the Artists Reception, "The Marvelous Mundane"

Join us Saturday, July 10, 2-4 pm at the ARTfactory for a FREE Meet the Artists Reception!

Tommy Lama & Sol Roots Band. An evening of laughs & great music.

A comedy & music event featuring Tommy Lama (of Las Vegas), & Sol Roots band at Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse, presented by IVY on The PIKE 

Giant Flowers Bloom In Arlington For Cherry Blossom Festival

Giant flower sculptures created by two D.C.-area artists for the National Cherry Blossom Festival can be found in Crystal City.

Quarterfest Crawl Brings Fun, Entertainment Back To Ballston

Annual festival returns on May 15, delivering live, in-person entertainment to the Ballston neighborhood.

WETA Showcases Local Choir Organizations in New Holiday Special

"Washington Voices: Songs of the Season" features choirs and performances from Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia

3rd Season of Peer-to-Peer Conversations Airs January on WETA PBS

Host David Rubenstein discusses successful leadership with the most influential people today

Un Poco de Todo Amoroso art exhibit at the ARTfactory

Un Poco de Todo Amoroso features Arlington artist David Amoroso and is on display until December 11. Viewing by appointment.

Regal Theatres Closing All Locations, Including 1 In Arlington

Regal is closing 29 theaters in Virginia indefinitely, according to parent company Cineworld.

Here Are 31 Unusual Horror Movies To Enjoy This October

Oddball Cinema is bringing Dr. Oddball's Chamber of Horrors​ online every day in October.

Arlington AMC Theatres Reopening Date Announced

The company announced it will be offering retro ticket prices of 15 cents per movie when more than 100 theaters reopen on Aug. 20.

AMC Theatres Delaying Summer Reopening In Arlington

The delay was prompted by a spike in coronavirus cases and changes in the expected release dates of new films.

Arlington's New Poet Laureate: Poetry Can Heal In Chaotic Times

Hollynd Karapetkova​, Arlington's new poet laureate, says poetry can provide healing in a time of great wounding and need.

"History with David Rubenstein" Premieres July 3 on WETA PBS

Interview guests offer rare insights into the American story with host David Rubenstein

Arlington Coronavirus Update: First New Death Reported In A Week

After six days with no new coronavirus-related deaths in the Arlington Health District, health officials confirm one new death Thursday.

Dueling Pianos To Serenade Ballston With The Blues

Bobby McKey's Dueling Pianos will be roaming down 9th Street N. Saturday night bringing blues music to the residents of Ballston.

AMC Theatres Plan Summer Reopening In Arlington: Masks Required

AMC reported a devastating $2.2 billion loss in the first quarter but plans to reopen ahead of the release of two major movie blockbusters.