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March in Arlington

As winter fades away, spring is around the corner and so are a variety of exciting events in Arlington. Take in the beauty of the cherry blossom trees in full bloom, enjoy a theater classic, attend a singles meetup, or experience a unique yoga session. Greet spring with these upcoming events in Arlington!

National Cherry Blossom Festival

Experience a four-week extravaganza filled with food, fun and culture each spring throughout Arlington and the capital region. Celebrate the National Cherry Blossom Festival when the delicate blooms turn Washington, D.C.’s Tidal Basin into a lovely sea of pink. Keep your camera close at hand to capture the unforgettable sight of all those Instagram-worthy flowers.

Keep the celebration going in April at National Landing's Pink in the Park festival on April 1.

Cherry Blossom Tea  | Saturdays 

Stop by Santé at The Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City for an extraordinary springtime afternoon tea experience. Indulge in a glass of sparkling wine and exclusive Japanese Cherry Blossom-inspired tea sandwiches, pastries, warm scones and selection of luxury loose-leaf teas.

Get Social

Singles Meetup in Rosslyn  | March 1

Spring back into the dating pool at the next Rosslyn BID Singles Meetup! In partnership with DC Fray, this event is the perfect chance to get to know area singles (and maybe even find a match!) at Continental Pool Lounge.

Rosslyn Rivals: Trivia Night  | March 9

Join the Rosslyn BID for a fun night of trivia! There will be three rounds of individual trivia, plus one bonus round at the end, so grab your friends and join us for some competitive fun! The winner of each round will receive a $50 gift card to a Rosslyn restaurant that will be announced prior to each round.

Leprechaun Lap Bar Crawl - Clarendon  | March 11

The infamous Leprechaun Lap is making its way to Clarendon on Saturday, March 11. Join the shenanigans at Clarendon’s best bars, patios and rooftops, featuring all-day drink specials, DJs, bands, signature party favors, and giveaways.

Rosslyn Rivals: Happy Hour Bingo  | March 16

Enjoy a fun night of bingo and drinks at the Bennett Park Art Atrium. Bring along your friends for this free game of bingo, all materials will be provided and drinks will be available for purchase. Registration opens on March 1 and will be limited to 50 participants, so grab your spot now!

ShamRock n' Roll  | March 25

Jam out at The Lot and celebrate St. Patrick's Day with this fun event featuring live entertainment, multiple bars, yard games, a tiki bar, food trucks and more.

Patio Opening at Assembly | March 28 & 29

Join Assembly for their patio opening on March 28 featuring happy hour, speciality drinks, delicious slushies, and fantastic vibes while relaxing outdoors. Stop by on March 29 for more food specials and a live performance by  Kane and the Almost Ables.

Get Active

Yoga in the Galleries  | Saturdays

Make your way to the Museum of Contemporary Art, Arlington for a unique 60-minute yoga session in their serene Tiffany Gallery. Take in the colors of the stained glass as you relax into yoga poses and enjoy a creative doodling and writing session following the class.

Sunday's Barefoot Boogie  | Sundays

Kick off your shoes and express yourself through dance! The Museum of Contemporary Art, Arlington invites everyone to hit the dance floor for a free-form dance session. Make up your own moves and let the music move you! 

Glow and Flow Yoga  | March 3

Enjoy the tranquility, flow, and heightened senses of your yoga practice...in the dark! A uniquely lit experience for students involving rhythmic black­light lit warm vinyasa class hosted by Mind Your Body Oasis. 

Catch a Show

Beauty and the Beast  | Through April 2

Enjoy Synetic Theater's production of Beauty and the Beast, an adaptation of the original French novel and 1946 film. Told through the vengeful narration of a handsome Prince’s first love, Synetic’s dark and mystical take on the fairy tale explores and challenges the dynamics of love and power as it asks the question, “who is worthy of true love?”

Selling Kabul  | Through March 4

Signature Theatre presents Selling Kabul, a suspenseful drama about family and sacrifice written by Sylvia Khoury. Set in 2013 this show tells the story of a sister secretly sheltering her translator brother from an increasingly powerful Taliban while he awaits the ever-delayed arrival of a promised American visa. 

What Makes a Winner  | Through March 12

Join Encore Stage & Studio at the Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre for this updated retelling of the famous Tortoise and the Hare and other classic fables!