🥯 Your Weekend in ARL: Taylor-ween, Flea Markets, & Shucktoberfest (Oct. 30-Nov. 2)

📅 Your Weekend in Arlington

Thursday

💃 Latin Thursdays at Darna Lounge – Clarendon
Weekend energy hits early at Darna Lounge’s Latin Thursdays — a packed dance floor, hookah lounge, and DJ sets that keep things moving till late. Sip cocktails, grab your crew, and show off your best spins under the neon lights. Doors open at 9 PM, and early birds score drink specials before midnight. Info HERE

Friday

🎃 Taylor-Ween! – Friday, October 31
Calling all Swifties! This Halloween, dive into every era of Taylor Swift’s discography at Taylor-Ween! A Taylor Swift Halloween Party. Whether you’re repping the “Fearless” sparkles or the “Reputation” edge, come dressed for your favorite era and get ready to dance the night away with live tribute vibes from The Fearless Eras Band. Doors open at 8 PM, show kicks at 9 PM. Venue: The State Theatre (220 N Washington St, Falls Church). Grab your tickets, bring the confidence of 22, and let’s shake it off under the Halloween moon. 🕺💃

Saturday

🛍️ Arlington Civitan Open Air Flea Market – Saturday, November 1
Dust off your style radar and head to this local legend: the Arlington Civitan Open Air Flea Market set on the I-66 garage in North Arlington (next to Washington‑Liberty High School). Since 1986, this community-powered market has been the go-to for vintage finds, quirky antiques, and unexpected gems—spread across four levels and over 150 vendors. Bonus: every dollar goes toward outreach and service projects right here in Arlington. Bring cash, curiosity, and an appetite for treasure-hunting. ◆ 👕🧥✨ Free

🍺🦪 Copperwood Tavern’s Shucktoberfest – Saturday, Nov 1, 12–8 PM
Fall vibes + craft beer + oysters = yes please. Head to The Village at Shirlington for Shucktoberfest: a beer and oyster festival with live music, food and beer tents, and yes — it’s dog-friendly, so bring your pup in costume if you’re feeling festive. Wristbands get you 7 tickets (1 ticket = 1 six-oz beer or 2 oysters) once you’re 21+. It’s casual, fun, and a perfect pre-holiday weekend treat.

Sunday

🎳 Sunday 2nd Service at Punch Bowl Social – Ballston
Who says Sunday has to be sleepy? Punch Bowl Social keeps the weekend alive with bowling, karaoke, arcade games, and cocktails that make Monday feel miles away. It’s the perfect low-key hang for a “one more night out” vibe — grab your crew, snag a lane, and close the week on a high note. Info HERE

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🍽️ Restaurant News

🍜 Sorn Thai – Now Open in McLean
Sisters Boom and Wym Teawbut are putting Southern Thai cuisine on the map with their family-inspired restaurant, Sorn Thai. The menu leans bold and soulful — rice noodles in fish curry, braised pork belly with milk buns, and vibrant cocktails that taste like vacation. The space itself is warm, modern, and quietly stunning — the kind of place that makes dinner feel like an occasion without trying too hard. Info HERE

🍽 Our Mom Eugenia – Shirlington
Big news for Arlington: Our Mom Eugenia just landed on The Washington Post’s “40 Best Restaurants” list — and honestly, we’re not surprised. This cozy Greek favorite turns simple ingredients into magic — crispy spanakopita, grilled octopus, and the kind of lemon potatoes you’ll think about for days. It’s warm, unfussy, and the closest thing to a Greek island getaway on a Tuesday night. Info HERE

🔥 Ruthie’s All-Day – Columbia Pike
Chef Matt Hill’s wood-smoked Southern fare continues to rack up awards — this time, a spot on Tom Sietsema’s “40 Best Restaurants” list. Brisket, cornbread, mac ’n’ cheese — everything here feels like comfort food done right, especially paired with a cocktail on the patio. It’s the kind of all-day hangout that makes brunch, lunch, and dinner all feel like the right answer. Info HERE

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🎉 Birthday Shoutouts for Next Week!

Happy belated birthday to Helen Snyder (31st), Zach T (1st), Kali Morris (4th) and Fabiha Mobim (4th)! Have an extra spooky weekend and BDAY TWINS🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳

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