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🥯 Your Weekend in ARL: bingo with goats, spring menus, and more ways to soak up the end of May (May 30-June 1)
Plus, an amazing Argentinian festival and yoga in an art museum!
Billy Howell
May 30, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes
 Happy Friday from Benson! | Happy Friday Bagel Bites, Thanks for waiting on the Bagel. We were so excited to hit 5,000 subscribers we forgot to hit send yesterday! Thanks for the support This weekend’s got rock climbing, comedy, street food, goat bingo (yep), and a whole lot of reasons to get out and about. Plus, a few new restaurant menus you might want to eat your way through. Get the scoop below—your plans are basically made. – Billy |
📅 Your Weekend in Arlington
Friday
🐐 BINGOAT: Goats + Bingo – Faith Lutheran Church @12PM
Play bingo while Nigerian Dwarf goats from Walnut Creek Farm roam the room. There will be prizes, goat snacks, and plenty of photo ops. $45
🎤 Matt Ruby Live – Crystal City Sports Pub @8PM
NYC comedian Matt Ruby (Comedy Central, MTV) brings his sharp, dark humor to Crystal City on Friday, May 30. Doors open at 7 p.m., with full dinner and drink service available. $15
Saturday
🧘♀️ Yoga in the Galleries – MoCA Arlington @11AM
Start your Saturday with a 60-minute yoga session surrounded by contemporary art in the Tiffany Gallery. Bring your mat, water bottle, and a notebook for post-practice journaling or sketching. Registration required. $10
🧗♀️ Climb for Free – Movement Crystal City @11AM–5PM
On Saturday, May 31, Movement Crystal City is offering free climbing, gear rentals, and intro classes from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Whether you're a seasoned climber or new to the wall, it's a great opportunity to experience the gym and its community. Free
⭐Festival Argentino – Kenmore Middle School @3:30PM
Celebrate Argentine culture with live music, dance, and traditional cuisine at the 38th Festival Argentino. Enjoy performances from artists like Los Alonsitos and Daniel Bouchet, indulge in empanadas and asado, and participate in raffles for prizes including round-trip tickets to Buenos Aires. $25 in advance
Sunday
🍜 NVA Thai Street Food & Culture Festival – Manassas Museum @10AM–5PM
Experience the vibrant flavors and traditions of Thailand at this free festival. Savor authentic dishes like pad Thai, mango sticky rice, and grilled satay while enjoying live music, Thai dance performances, and traditional crafts. A perfect weekend getaway just outside Arlington. Free
🎨 Paint & Sip Sundays – Water Park @6PM
Unwind with a brush in one hand and a drink in the other at Water Park’s weekly Paint & Sip series. Each Sunday from 6–8 p.m., enjoy instructor-led painting sessions, live music, food vendors, lawn games, and a themed costume contest with prizes like event tickets and drink vouchers. It’s the perfect way to close out your weekend. $33.77
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🍽️ Restaurant News
🍽️ Water Bar – Crystal City
Water Bar’s spring menu brings coastal flavors with a twist—think Lobster Mac & Cheese with three cheeses and toasted garlic baguette, or Pan-Seared Salmon over curried cauliflower rice with cumin yogurt. Don’t miss the table-side s’mores with a Reese’s upgrade. Info HERE
🍔 Silver Diner – Ballston
Silver Diner has introduced a new spring menu featuring modern twists on comfort foods. Highlights include the return of the Watermelon & Shrimp Salad and new weekday Blue Plate Specials available from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Info HERE
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🎉 Birthday Shoutouts for Next Week!
Sending belated birthday love to @Vestober (May 28th) and Priyank (29th)!
ALSO to David, Megan, and Nicole who ALL have the same birthday on June 5th!!! Maybe the universe is trying to draw y’all together? Hope your week is filled with cake, joy, and all the good vibes. 🥳🎂
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