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🥯 Your Weekend in ARL: tacos, classic cars, and flower arranging (July 18-20)
Plus, don't miss a new bakery with Parisian crepes galore!
Billy Howell
July 17, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes
 Happy Thursday from Karma! | Happy Thursday Bagel Bites, This weekend’s got range—from rooftop comedy brunches and late-night cult classics to tacos, hot sauce, flower arranging, and a hidden Tokyo cocktail lounge. Whether you're in the mood to design your perfect summer bouquet, test your hot sauce spice limits, or just get a good laugh, the DMV’s got you covered. Here’s to another full summer weekend! |
📅 Your Weekend in Arlington
Friday
🎬 Cinema on the Plaza – The Plaza at Mason Square @8:30 PM
Grab a blanket, some friends, and settle into a free outdoor movie screening on the plaza at George Mason University's Arlington campus. This Friday they’re showing Little Shop of Horrors—with a pre-movie hangout starting around 7 PM and the cult-classic screening kicking off around 8:30. Free
Saturday
🚗 Eastwood Summer Classic Car Show – Eastwood HQ (Pottstown, PA); starting @8 AM
Fuel your nostalgia at the annual Eastwood Summer Classic — a car-lover’s paradise showcasing custom rods, muscle cars, antiques, trucks, imports, and next-gen classics across dozens of judged categories. Gates open at 8 AM with judging starting at 10, and awards handed out at 1:30 PM— rain or shine. Spectators park nearby for free and stroll in for a day of music, food vendors, DJ tunes, demos, and exclusive one-day deals in Eastwood’s retail store. Free to watch and worth the trip. Free
🌸 Flower Arranging Class on the Farm – Innisfail Farm @10:30 AM
Spend a summer morning in the garden at this flower arranging class at the beautiful Innisfail Farm. You’ll learn hands-on floral design techniques—how to cut stems, arrange elements, and compose a balanced bouquet to take home with you. A peaceful, creative escape and a lovely way to spend a Saturday! $92.55
🌮 Taco & Hot Sauce Fest – Mustang Sally Brewing (Chantilly, VA) @11 AM
Brace yourself for taco-forward heat all day at Mustang Sally Brewing's Taco, Hot Sauce, and Beer Festival. Local taco makers and hot sauce craftsmen from across the DMV area will bring the flavor—and whether you're mild or wild, there’s a bite with your name on it. Wash it all down with cold beers all day until 7:30 PM. Bring your appetite—and maybe a napkin or two. Free
Sunday
🎭 Improv Comedy Sunday Brunch – El Rey, Ballston (Arlington) @12 PM
Kick off your Sunday with laughs at El Rey’s Improv Comedy Sunday Brunch! The free, spontaneous comedy show starts at 12:15 , so come a bit early to grab food or drinks. Every performance is one-of-a-kind—no two shows are the same. Free
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🍽️ Restaurant News
🥐 Little Falls Café – Falls Church
The founders of Pupatella dropped Little Falls Café on June 6 in Falls Church, serving up Parisian-style crepes alongside coffee and pastries. Expect sweet and savory crepes made to order in a cozy, neighborhood-style spot. Info HERE
🍶 The Naisho Room – Tysons (Watermark Hotel)
Tyson’s just got a behind-the-scenes Tokyo cocktail lounge in The Watermark Hotel—think no signs, secret origami invites, and a sauna-door entrance. Limited-reservations only, but it’s worth the sleuthing for sake, Japanese whiskies, elevated bar bites, skyline views, and an intimate speakeasy vibe. Info HERE
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🎉 Birthday Shoutouts for Next Week!
We’ve got a whole lot of birthdays this week! Happy birthday to Brian (July 18), Roxanne (July 20), Brittany and Sarah (July 21st), and Anne (July 22nd)! Maybe you can all do a joint birthday party?
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