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🥯 Your Weekend in ARL: live music, wine tastings, and a bbq battle (June 20-22)

Celebrate the official start to summer right!

Happy Friday from Maizey!

Happy Friday Bagel Bites,

The summer solstice is here, and Arlington (plus a few of our neighbors) are showing up for it—wine tastings, BBQ bashes, yacht rock, and a whole lotta tequila. Whether you're hitting the beer garden, browsing plant sales, or just vibing to some live tunes, there’s something for every kind of weekender.

Scroll on for the good stuff.
– Billy

📅 Your Weekend in Arlington

Friday

🍷 Finding the Finger Lakes – Planet Wine (Alexandria) @6 PM
Take a seated wine class tasting six Finger Lakes wines while learning about the region’s terroir and grape-growing community. Each ticket includes artisanal cheese pairings and discounts on bottles—casual, cozy, and perfect for wine lovers. $45

Saturday

🎸 Giant BBQ Battle – Pennsylvania Ave NW @11 AM–7 PM
DC’s legendary 33rd Annual BBQ Battle hits Pennsylvania Ave with pitmasters duking it out, 100+ free food samples, music on three stages, dance zones, and even a hot dog eating contest. There's everything from go‑go bands to wine samplings and art pop‑ups. $21.20

🎶 Yacht Rock Night – Village at Shirlington @5–7 PM
Kick off summer with live Yacht Rock vibes from Yot Rox—think smooth tunes, florals, and boat-shoe chic. Sip, stroll, and shop exclusive deals from local restaurants and retailers in a laid-back evening on Campbell Ave. Free

🎶 Fête de la Musique – Georgetown & La Maison Française @3–10 PM (Jun 21)
Celebrate World Music Day with over 40 live acts across 20+ outdoor spots in Georgetown from 3–7 PM, then catch three stages of free performances at the French Embassy from 6–10 PM. Part of the global “Make Music Day” movement—expect jazz, Latin, rock, classical, world beats, and more filling the streets and plazas. Free

Sunday

🍹 Tequila Fest – Arlington Beer Garden @3–9 PM
Get ready to kick off summer with tequila tastings, Latin beats, street food, yard games, and dance-offs at Arlington Beer Garden. 21+ event. Get ready for an event you won’t want to miss. $23.18

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🍽️ Restaurant News

🍱 Pop‑Up District – Falls Church (Eden Center)
Just opened June 8, this day-to-night food hall features Thai street food, Vietnamese bowls, Korean BBQ, coffee, pastries—and after dark it morphs into a lounge with DJs and dancing. Try bites from Eatsy Thai, Sun‑C, Honey Pig Cupbop, Doppo coffee, The Beat bakery—and the full bar, Soul Bar, opens soon. Info HERE

🥐 Tous les Jours – Pentagon City
This French‑Asian bakery dropped in on May 27 at 1100 S Hayes St, serving up fresh breads, artisan pastries (think croissants, kimchi croquettes, mango‑cream donuts), signature drinks, and custom cakes. Open daily 8 a.m.–10 p.m. with an opening‑week sweepstakes and giveaways for early visitors. Info HERE

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🎉 Birthday Shoutouts for Next Week!

No birthdays until next weekend. Hope you guys get to eat some cake regardless!

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