Restaurants open on Thanksgiving 2023

 

Want to get out of the house on Thanksgiving or don't want to cook yourself? Patch.com has a great list of everything open this Thursday. Here is a run down of places to eat:

• Texas Jack's Barbecue 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
• Ambar Clarendon 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for brunch and from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. for dinner.
• Buena Vida 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.
• Gyu-Kaku 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
• Liberty Tavern Noon to 9 p.m.
• Mazaro Italian Restaurant 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
• Green Pig Bistro 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
• Lyon Hall 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.

For nightlife the night before the big day, check out Twenty Dollar Prophet at O'Sullivans 9:30pm or Clarendon Ballroom's Thanksgiving Eve Bash with DJ Phlipz and Will Gralley.

Ballroom on the Block street festival

Clarendon Ballroom is throwing their first ever street party on September 23 which will feature live DJs, beer garden, outdoor grill, and games. Ballroom will be taking over N. Irving Street between O'Sullivan's and Liberty Tavern from 2pm to 10pm that Saturday and then for an after party on all of Ballroom's levels and rooftop continues until 2am. Tickets are $10 now and go up to $30 the week of the event. 

What to expect:

• Epic Outdoor Mainstage Production
• Local electronic DJs all day including 
• Outdoor Beer Garden
• Food Stands
• Outdoor grill and BBQ
• Multiple Bars
• Kandi Making Station
• Carnival treats
• Games including cornhole, water pong, giant jenga, ring toss
• Local Vendors
• Outdoor Lounges
• Giveaways

Lyon Hall double Restaurant Week

Lyon Hall is extending their restaurant week again this year for two consecutive weeks from January 16 through the 29th. They continue to offer their full menu for restaurant week instead of just having a limited menu that most places offer. Make reservations by Open Table or call them at 703-741-7636.

Dinner: $40 

Lunch: $25 (Fridays Only)

Justin Trawick's giant birthday show at Pearl Street Warehouse

 Amazing show at Pearl Street Warehouse for Justin Lawrence Trawick 's birthday with the Common Good, Kentucky Avenue, GriefCat, Courtney King and many other musicians! This was Justin's 12th Annual 29th Birthday Show and was the biggest one yet with a full house at the Wharf DC venue. I especially loved the four comedic songs by GriefCat which had the crowd roaring at "Sexy Sea Shanty" and "Cryptobro."

You can view a live recording of Justin and The Common Good performing Back of the Line at Pearl Street on Youtube. 

Rosslyn Jazz Fest 2022

 

The annual Rosslyn Jazz Fest is back on Saturday September 10! From 1 to 7pm this free festival will feature four musical acts: Cimafunk, Mwenso and The Shakes, Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio, and Groove Orchestra. Drop by Rosslyn at Gateway Park for an afternoon of music, food trucks, yard games, community table experiences, and tons of fun in partnership with Arlington Arts.

Renegade Writers' Round

This Tuesday July 17 starting 8pm the Independent Venue Week continues at The Renegade! Three local musicians take turns showcasing their original songs while also giving talking about the creative process behind their art. Following the featured artists is an open mic night with names drawn on the spot. 

Don't miss this night with Justina Beth-El, Nate Holt and Jon Tyler Wiley!

B Live replaces Whitlows with more live music

This Thursday May 12 an exciting new venue is opening in Clarendon called B Live! The owners of The Lot and Clarendon Pop-Up Bar are bringing back more live music options to the former Whitlow's space. The interior is reimagined in colorful bulb lights with diner-like black and white tile floors, which is a complete departure from Whitlow's previous casual Irish bar atmosphere. A welcome addition is the remodeled stage which promises to host live bands five nights a week. After last weekend's soft opening, owners Mike and Bramson will have Bryen O'Boyle as the headlining musician. 

Read more details about B Live at ARLNow and Eater DC.

Music by the Metro

 

The Clarendon Alliance is bringing back free concerts with Music by the Metro starting tonight, April 20. Every Wednesday night starting 5:30pm until May 11 there will be a different musician at Clarendon Metro.

April 20 - Bobby Thompson

April 27 - JoGo Project

May 4 - Phil Kominski & The Breakaways

May 11 - NKULA

Standup Comedy for Ukraine at O'Sullivans

 

Clarendon's Irish pub O'Sullivan's is continuing their weekly standup comedy series every Thursday with a Make Jokes, Not War! event to benefit Ukrainian refugees. The 7:30pm comedy show is $15 and 50% of all sales will go to help "mobilize resources and partners to assist those who are vulnerable and displaced." in Ukraine. Hosted by Jon Yeager, the night has three teams (DC, MD, VA) go head- to head- to head in a battle for local comedy supremacy. A special guest closes out the show while the hosts tabulate the votes.

Bands and Brews on the Boulevard

 Outdoor music festivals are back for Ballston this Saturday July 24 with the Bands and Brews on the Boulevard! The event is free to attend but you will need to buy tickets for the beer, wine and cocktails. You can also donate to the Ballston Bartender Relief Fund. All day music is provided at two stages:

Wilson boulevard stage

DJ Touch Basis | 11:00 am – 8:00 pm

Andrew Savoia and Fordson Labs | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Turtle Recall | 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm

Junkfood | 2:00 pm – 3:15 pm

Popstar Drive | 3:45 pm – 5:15 pm

Aztec Sun | 5:45 pm – 7:00 pm

Bobby McKeys dueling pianos | 7:00 pm – 7:45 pm

Welburn square stage

Avant Bard Theatre | 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Lucia Valentine | 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm