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Events
Events
Saturday, May 10
World Migratory Bird Day Festival 2025 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Lacey Woods Park, Arlington | Free | Registration is required for this event, where you can learn about migratory birds through various activities.
27th Annual Eagle Festival | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Mason Neck State Park, Lorton | Free | Enjoy live animal shows, hands-on educational opportunities, and outdoor recreation clinics that highlight NOVA’s natural history.
Mother’s Day Pop Ups | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | One More Page Books, Arlington | Cost of purchase | Grab a last-minute Mother’s Day gift while shopping locally.
Sunday, May 11
Mother’s Day Forest Bathing | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Potomac Overlook Regional Park, Arlington | Free | Connect with Mother Nature this Sunday through the art of forest bathing.
Yoga in the Galleries | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington, Arlington | $15+ | Find your flow in the Tiffany Gallery before flexing your creative muscles in a drawing session.
Matt Berninger | 8 p.m. | Lincoln Theatre, Washington, DC | $40 | Hear songs from The National frontman’s new solo album “Get Sunk” a day before it’s released.
Saturday, May 31
Rain Barrel Workshop | 12-2 p.m. | Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Arlington | $55 | Learn how to build, install, and maintain your own rain barrel in this hands-on workshop.
Rooftop Recess opened yesterday in Courthouse where the Arlington Rooftop Bar & Grill used to be. This restaurant will be serving up American food, and we’ve got our eyes on the pecan praline baked brie — I mean, can you blame us?
Traffic
Attention I-66 commuters — a planned power outage will affect the Rosslyn Tunnel from 3-8 a.m. on May 10. Tunnel lighting will be unavailable during this time. Please drive with extra caution and ensure your headlights are on.
Plan Ahead
The 16th annual Taste of Del Ray will be June 1. With only 500 general admission tickets and 100 VIP tickets available, this event is expected to sell out fast. Secure yours now if you are interested.
Biz
To celebrate its grand opening in Falls Church today, Ice Cream Jubilee — a DC-area creamery — is offering $1 scoops from 12 to 2 p.m. Come back Sunday for $2 scoops in honor of Mother’s Day. (ARLnow)
Festival
Attention Annandale residents. The NVA Thai Street Food Culture Festival is debuting at 7200 Columbia Pike this Sunday, May 11. From 10 a.m.-6 p.m., try over 40 vendors selling food and souvenirs.
Coming Soon
Kick off Pride Month early with a celebration in Arlington on May 16 + 17. Check out the unveiling of artwork by projection artist Robin Bell and muralist Lisa Marie Thalhammer. Then, keep the festivities going at the Ellen M. Bozman Government Center Plaza.
Wellness
Starting May 12, the Virginia Health Center is offering a variety of fitness and healthy lifestyle sessions to help you stay active and well. Explore upcoming events and classes here.
The Arlington Historical Museum has reopened, now showcasing updated exhibits. The second floor, originally off limits, is now open to the public and will be a space for educational + community offerings. (ARLnow)
The Alexandria Chamber of Commerce unveiled its 40 Under 40 list, spotlighting young professionals in fields from tech to the arts. See the recipients here.
Try This
Are you all caught up on “The Last of Us”? No spoilers, but if you’re preparing for the zombie apocalypse, maybe catch these Mushroom Walk events in Arlington. The next one will be Tuesday, May 20, from 1-2 p.m.
Tech
Visa and Mastercard just unveiled an AI agent that can shop and buy on its users’ behalf. Sounds nice if you’re the kind of person who always forgets to get more toilet paper, but can it enjoy a sunny day at the Old Town Farmers Market? (TechCrunch)
Drink
What will be the drink of the summer? Experts predict canned vodka lemonade will be in everyone’s hand. Sounds refreshing — though we do like Falls Church Distillers’ approach of Virginia Lemonade made with Church Bourbon Whiskey. (VinePair)
Asked
Asked
How many minutes of cardio does the Virginia Hospital Center recommend you get a week?
With all this talk about cardio, we’re curious — how do you stay active in NOVA? Whether it’s walking, running, rowing, or something else entirely, we’d love to hear what keeps you moving.
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