One of my favorite ways to hang out with people is by getting outside, like this outing to Great Falls Park. | Photo via NOVAtoday
Meeting new people can be hard — we’re here to help. Here is a list of different groups that can help you find people who like what you like.
Where to begin
Meetup is a useful online tool for finding local groups, whether you’re searching for a niche hobby club or a broader community, such as older adult clubs or women’s organizations. You can change your location at the top, which directs you to groups near you.
Volo Sports and DC Fray are popular sports and extracurricular activities groups used in NOVA + DC. Get involved in activities like volleyball, kickball, happy hours, and more.
A. Go for a stroll with friends in Scott’s Run Nature Preserve B. Dine with the Northern Virginia Vegans C. Play a volleyball game with the NOVA Volleyball Alliance D. Write the next Great American Novel with the Arlington Writers
Recipe Swap | 7-8 p.m. | Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library, Falls Church | Free | Looking to mix up your dinner creations? Head to this recipe swap to get fresh ideas while also sharing your own.
Thursday, July 24
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue | 7 p.m. | Filene Center, Vienna | $62+ | Let this band’s bayou sound transport you straight to the heart of New Orleans.
Friday, July 25
Columbia Pike Movie Nights | 8:30 p.m. | Arlington Mill Community Center, Arlington | Free | Zoinks Scoob! Pack a picnic and watch an outdoor screening of the movie “Scooby Doo.”
Saturday, July 26
Beats, Bites, and Brews | 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | John Carlyle Square Park, Alexandria | Price of purchase | Beats, bites, Battlestar Galactica? Well, not quite, but check out this event to enjoy tasty food, refreshing drinks, live music, and more.
Sunday, July 27
Official F1 Watch Party | 8-11 a.m. | Union Market, Washington, DC | $29 | Watch the Belgian Grand Prix while also enjoying competitions, quizzes, and even a DJ afterwards.
The grand opening of Wonder, a celebrity chef-partnered food hall, will take place on Thursday, July 24 at 4:40 p.m. in Rosslyn at 1771 N. Pierce St. The first 100 visitors will receive a $10 gift card and branded tote bags designed by a DC artist. (ARLnow)
Coming Soon
Looking to do a little shopping? The Summer Sidewalk Sale is coming back to Old Town Alexandria Aug. 8-10. This event will highlight local stores like Shoe Hive + Old Town Books located throughout the historic district. (ALXnow)
Development
Could this be the end of Shipgarten forever? Senior living apartments have been proposed in Tysons at 7581 Colshire Dr., the location of the bar Shipgarten. Developers are looking to revamp the original plan approved in 2013 by adding the facility on a 5-acre site. (FFXnow)
Cause
Alive! will host a free grocery distribution event at two locations, Leonard “Chick” Armstrong Recreation Center and William Ramsay Recreation Center, on Saturday, July 26 from 8:30-10:30 a.m. No registration is needed, but proof of Alexandria residency may be requested. (ALXnow)
Show
The sailors say Brandy, you’re a fine girl. A new yacht rock cabaret called “Sailing: Yacht Rock” premieres tonight at 7:30 p.m. at Signature Theatre in Shirlington. The smooth-sailing performance runs through Sunday, Aug. 10.
Plan Ahead
Starting today, the Costco gas station located at 4725 West Ox Rd. in the Fair Oaks area will be closed for an expansion. This project aims to nearly double the size of the fueling station, with an estimated opening around early September. (FFXnow)
The 17-year-old shortstop Eli Willits was the No. 1 pick in Major League Baseball’s amateur draft, selected by the Washington Nationals. Willits is the youngest player to be selected No. 1 overall since Ken Griffey Jr. went first to the Seattle Mariners in 1987. Welcome to the Nats, Eli.
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Alright, I know I am wayyyy behind on this, but I just started the first season of “The White Lotus” this past weekend, and I’m hooked. Remember how good Jennifer Coolidge was? Season three’s flood of Emmy nominations finally convinced me to see what all the buzz is about. Have you watched the show or are you binge-watching something else?
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