Hunger is No Joke fundraiser at Cafe Asia April 5

The Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC) Young Professionals is throwing their 3rd Annual "Hunger is No Joke" event, with all the proceeds benefiting the AFAC. Hunger is No Joke 2013 will feature live music from Over the Line, two free drinks with each ticket purchase, and complimentary appetizerse from 8 to 10pm. It also features a silent auction, as well as raffles for cash and prizes.

The event takes place on Friday, April 5th from 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. in Cafe Asia's Party Loft (located behind Cafe Asia in Rosslyn). Tickets purchased in advance are $25 for single tickets and $45 for a pair of tickets.

Free chili at Hard Times Thursday

Thursday Feb 28 is National Chili Day at Hard Times in Clarendon. You can get a free small bowl of chili with any other purchase all day.

Shamrock Bar Crawl 2013

The Shamrock Crawl 2013 is a St. Patrick’s Day themed bar crawl in Clarendon that takes place on Saturday, March 9th from 1-9pm starting at Mad Rose. They are anticipating up to 3,000 people for this event, which includes stops in some of my favorite local bars including:

Whitlows
Wilson Tavern
Hunan Number One
Mad Rose Tavern
SoBe

There will be food specials, raffles, and drink offers including $2 Yuengling and Yuengling Lights, $3 Rails, $4 Shamrock Shots and $5 Irish Car Bombs. Tickets are $17 online or $22 on event day.

AARDA fundraiser at Mad Rose March 12

Mad Rose is hosting a charity benefit party on Tuesday, March 12 for the American Autoimmue Related Diseases Association. From 6 to 11pm there will be a DJ, raffle, silent auction, free appetizers and special guest speaker Stacy Toth the aurthor of "Eat Like a Dinosaur and Beyound Bacon."

All net proceeds will be donated to the AARDA to support their fight against autoimmune diseases that effects one in five Americans. Tickets start at $30 and have to be purchased beforehand here.

Snowden at DC9 Friday night

Tonight, one of my favorite bands from years ago is playing in the city at DC9. The little music venue on 9th Street NW has an upstairs dance floor where Snowden will be appearing at 9pm. I loved their bass beats and airy tracks such as Like Bullets and Anti-Anti from their 2006 album. This DC9 will feature songs from their newly released second album "No One In Control." Tickets are only $10 and you can buy them online here.

Video from Wilson Tavern Re-Opening Party

Re-opening party at Wilson Tavern Thursday

Wilson Tavern's new larger wrap around bar

This Thursday, Feb 21 Wilson Tavern is throwing a party to celebrate its new interior after expanding into the empty space next door. The new bar was open last week, and those that visited like Missy say it is "feels MUCH larger. Menu looks good. Pierogies are awesome. Bartenders are attentive. Great experience so far!"

The spot that used to be Kitty O'Sheas now can hold many more people, and features larger TV's, darts, and a new food menu. To officially break in the new place, Wilson Tavern is partnering with Guest Of A Guest to throw a re-opening party.

Oscar party at American Tap Room Sunday

American Tap Room in Clarendon is having an Oscar viewing party this Sunday, Feb 24. ATR will start out at 6pm with a Red Carpet Pre Party followed by viewing of the awards, along with a celebrity look-a-like contest. Tickets are $20 which includes one drink ticket and appetizers.

Jay's Saloon featured on WAMU DC Dives

Local favorite Jay's Saloon was recently noted on 88.5 FM WAMU's DC Dives feature. Jay's is getting ready to celebrate its 20th year in business in September, and WAMU interviewed its owners James and Kathi Moore and some regulars to investigate how it became the "last unpretentious place" in Arlington. Who knew Jay's had a trashy romance novel book exchange?

No news to anyone, but Jay's Saloon future is uncertain. The building owners have hinted at tearing down the old house and adjacent car dealerships and build four story condominiums. I'm hoping this won't be anytime soon, as this low key bar that is litterally steps away from my home is a nice contrast to the typical Clarendon venue.

DC Leprechaun Lap at BlackFinn March 2

The Leprechaun Lap Bar Tour is a St Patrick's Day themed bar crawl that will take place from 1-9pm on Saturday, March 2nd. It includes 18 great bars featuring $2 Coors Lights & $3 Blue Moons, strolling bagpipers, green beads and more! Tickets are usually $9, but you can save $2.50 with my promo code of CNIGHTS. Advance Registration will be held at BlackFinn DC from 1-6pm.