Attack Of The Comics at Drafthouse Zoom

This Friday at 8pm Arlington Cinema Drafthouse is hosting its recurring comedy standup Attack Of The Comics for free on Zoom.


The show is raising money for local charities:
DC Coalition for Homeless
One DC


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LUNAFEST at Cinema Drafthouse

This Thursday, March 14 Arlington Cinema Drafthouse is hosting the LUNAFEST which showcases incredible short films by talented women directors from all over the world. Since 2007, PSVa has hosted this film festival of short films by, for and about women. Discover the ground-breaking women from prior seasons, along with the ones who are changing the industry with this year’s lineup.

Tickets are $25 and the show starts at 7:30pm.  Prior to the screening, a Live Raffle will be held to benefit local nonprofit Postpartum Support Virginia and maternal mental health awareness.

Pokemon Meetup at Drafthouse

Come out to The Drafthouse, home of two Pokestops August 3rd from 5:30 to 9! While here we will have lures activated, random incense areas inside, Pokémon The First Movie playing, pizza and wing buffet, prizes and Poketrainers from around the area! Trainers get in for free and the buffet is just $10.

Holidazed & Confused Holiday Live at Drafthouse

Although the holiday season is busy, you can still make time for festive comedy at the Arlington Cinema Drafthouse with multiple showings of the Holidazed and Confused live show. This must-see revue features original songs, brand new sketches and classic favorites made famous by Second City legends like Tina Fey, Stephen Colbert and Steve Carell. The comedy troop is playing in Arlington for six days with a full list of showtimes here. Usually tickets are $30, but you can get them for $18 at Goldstar now.

It's A Wonderful Night at the Drafthouse

Every year Arlington Cinema Drafthouse hosts a series of showings for the greatest Christmas movie of all time, It's A Wonderful Life at the Drafthouse. The showings run for one week from December 17 to the 22. Tickets are $7.25, and a portion of the gate proceeds go to Patrick Henry Elementary School.

The Drafthouse is also offering four free movie asses (to a future movie) for anyone dressed as one of the following festive themes:
- Santa, Mrs. Claus or Santa Themed Outfit
- Reindeer (Must include more than just Antlers)
- Character from It's A Wonderful Life
- Ugly Christmas Sweater

A portion of the gate proceeds go to Patrick Henry Elementary School - See more at: http://www.arlingtondrafthouse.com/drafthouse/event.aspx?eid=1002#sthash.ogof2rFk.dpuf

Comedy with Dave Coulier this weekend in Arlington

For those old enough to recognize his catch phrase "Cut. It. Out!", be sure to catch one of Dave Coulier's shows this weekend. The comedian who played Uncle Joey on the family friendly sitcom Full House in the 80s is in town for several comedy and magic shows Thursday through Saturday.

Thursday 7:30pm
"Comedy, Improv, & Illusion Variety Show" at
Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse
$25

Friday 7:30pm
"Clean Comedy Show" at

Clean Comedy Show

Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse
$30

Saturday 7:30pm
"An Arlington Drafthouse Event" at
Artisphere Spectrum Theatre
$30

Live Music in Clarendon April 12

A summary of the live music offerings in the area tonight:

Iota local music night with Margot MacDonald, Star FK Radium, The Charm Offensive, James Ian, Yellowtieguy ,South Rail, and The Dreamscapes Project. $10 cover total.

Local band Crash Bang Boom playing at the Leukemia & Lymphoma fundraiser at Artisphere. Tickets are $85.

Free music at Arlington Cinema Drafthouse by Mike Mallick at 7:30pm followed by three stand up comedians (also free) at 10pm.

3AM (used to be call Full Effect) playing at Clarendon Grill. Cover of $5 or $10.

DJ Lil Fos at Clarendon Ballroom, $5 after 10pm.

Element K at RiRa, $5 for men and ladies are free.

The Monster Band plays at Whitlows, $5 cover after 10pm.

Some Valentine's Day events in Arlington

While most restaurants are booked to capacity on this popular night, you may be able to squeeze into Northside Social's wine bar. Set in their cozy upstairs bar that oozes romance, they feature a wine happy hour that is from 5 to 7pm and features two reds, two whites and one sparkling wine for $5 each.  A cheeseboard and two glasses is $21. This little wine and coffee shop owned by Liberty Tavern also made the Washington Post's most romantic DC places!

For a non-traditional V-day, try Arlington Cinema Drafthouse for their comedy night. Comic Rahmein Mostafavi weekly "Cool Cow Comedy Showcase" starting at 8pm. The show features multiple comedians in their small bar area and has a $5 cover. Then they are showing the classic Princess Bride movie at 7pm and 9:50pm.

A-Town in Ballston has about five tables currently available for their $99 three course menu for two. This includes a bottle of champagne, see the flyer on the right for details.

Eatbar is hosting an "Anti-Valentine's" day party tonight, featuring some drink specials and a homemade anti-Valentine's Card contest.

Wilson Tavern is open again after expanding, and is throwing a Love Bites Valentie's Day party. From 8pm to midnight condoms & candy necklaces provided at the door, and I think if you print out this page you get two drink tickets.

Office Space Movie Festival tonight at Drafthouse

Arlington Cinema Drafthouse is hosting their Office Space themed Bi-Annual TPS Report Managers Meeting festival tonight, May 31! The event starts at 7pm and is $12, unless you dress up in "costume" and get a 2 for 1 movie pass.

Wintervention at Cinema Drafthouse

Did the nasty thunder-snow storm last night get you in the mood for skiing or snowboarding this season? If you can't make it to the mountain soon but want to wet your appetite for sliding down a mountain, check out the "Wintervention" movie playing at Arlington Cinema Drafthouse tonight. The movie featuring Warren Miller starts at 7:30 Thursday night and costs $12.

Thanks to Brightest Young Things for the link.

Wine Night at Arlington Cinema Drafthouse

Tonight after 6:15 Arlington Cinema Drafthouse is hosting their weekly Wine Night at the Movies. Wine tastes are $1 for each 1oz poured by Washington Wine Academy experts. Stay for light dinner or the $5.50 movies, which are Knight and Day and Grown Ups tonight.

Justin Trawick at Iota tonight

The extremely welcome 80 degree weather today is definitely going to lead to a very packed and lively Clarendon tonight. I would suggest taking advantage ASAP of the venues that offer outdoor service, like Jay's, Hard Times, Mexicali Blues, RiRa, Liberty Tavern and the tiny alley of Galaxy Hut.

Later tonight check out the frequent Arlington favorite Justin Trawick performing at Iota. Also Arlington Cinema Drafthouse is hosting a MST3K "rifting" style live parody of Karate Kid. Make sure to check out the Drafthouse next weekend for the standup comedy of Kristen Schall from Flight of the ConChords and recently on Modern Family.

Funniest Fed on Oct 23 at Cinema Drafthouse

Arlington Cinema ‘n Drafthouse is hosting the 2009 Funniest Fed Competition on Friday October 23rd. The comedy special starts at 8pm and pits six finalists against each other:

Doug Hecox, FHWA
Kevin Blackerby, Smithsonian
Kate Taylor, US Senate
Shahryar Rizvi, Census
John Quirk, US Senate
Jeff Maurer, EPA

Portions of the night's $15 tickets will benefit the Fisher House Foundation.

Thanks Delia for the heads up!

Lost Dog Cafe's new location

Lost Dog Cafe opened up a second location on Columbia Pike seven weeks ago. Located in a brand new mixed use building across from Arlington Cinema Drafthouse, it provides the same great menu as the first branch did but with a new and inviting atmosphere.

Lost Dog is both a chain of three restuarants (two Lost Dogs and one Stray Cat) and an animal rescue foundation. The restaurant features a huge menu of specialty sandwiches, fries, pizzas and "dog collar" onion rings. Everyone enjoys the wall-to-wall dog themed murals and the friendly wait staff.

Make sure to remember to get a very rich milkshake for carryout after your meal!

Seaton Smith @ Arlington Cinema Drafthouse

Every Thursday night Arlington Cinema Drafthouse hosts a stand up event with local comedic talent. The $5 show lasts from 7 to 8pm and features four different comics every week in a small, intimate setting.

This week's show was made worthwhile by the always funny Seaton Smith. Seaton has performed at many local venues, including the DC Improv and RiRa.

Seaton has a great comedic style, and I was very impressed that he did not reuse any of his previous jokes from when I saw him last at RiRa three weeks ago.

I love his flip-flops routine, never gets old!

Standup Comedy @ Arlington Cinema Drafthouse

Finally caught a stand up comedy show at Arlington Cinema Drafthouse tonight featuring three local comics.

The setting was very casual, with the comedians performing right in the grill area. With about 20 people in the crowd, it made for a cozy and light hearted show.

The food is decent, mostly typical American fare. I like the creative menu descriptions (with movie themes, so 'Deserts' were labeled 'Credits', etc).

Cinema 'n' Drafthouse
2903 Columbia Pike
Arlington, VA 22204
(703) 486-2345