Reston Bar Crawl for Fairfax Boxing Club

A former Clarendon resident created the promotion company Rabid Events to help fundraise for local non-profits. Rabid's first event is the bar crawl for the Fairfax Boxing Club being held this Saturday February 11 2-8pm in Reston Town Center. Starting at World Of Beer, portions of the sales will go to support the Fairfax Boxing Club which strives to mentor at-risk youth through boxing and to put them on a track of health, fitness, and community involvement. FBC will receive 25% of every sale and a percentage of restaurant sales as well. Tickets are $20 at the door or $15 online.

HAIM at U Street Music Hall Thursday

The L.A. sister trio band HAIM is invading the area this week and on tour in three locations. Alana, Este and Danielle Haim grew up in a family band, influenced by Kate Bush and Stevie Nicks as much as 90's R&B like TLC. They played at SXSW and toured with Mumford & Sons. They'll be releasing their debut full-length album in 2013 on Columbia Records. Their local tour includes two with Mumford & Sons at the Patriot Center (sold out) and Thurs Feb 14 11pm at the U Street Music Hall in DC. Tickets are $12 online, or $15 at the door.

Children's Tumor Fundraiser at PJ Skidoos Friday

The Sprint of Shame Team will be stripping to our skivvies and running around in the frigid temps, all in an effort to raise funds for Children's Tumor Foundation at the Cupid's Undie Run in February.

But before that happens, please join us at PJ Skidoos on Friday, January 25th from 9:30pm to 2am and buy some drinks to support this worthy cause. $5 cover charge grants you a raffle ticket for a chance to win prizes such as VIP tickets to a Wizards Game, Great American Restaurant Gift Card, The WORX by Maia Bootcamp Sessions, EndlessMinds Photography or Videography Session, The Fairmont Hotel DC Afternoon Tea Gift Certificate, Gift Baskets and many more. They will be raffling off prizes every 20 minutes. Additional raffle tickets will be available for sale. 

If you can't make it out to Fairfax, you can donate directly here.

Dolce Vita in Fairfax

A great little Italian restaurant named Dolce Vita is hidden away in Fairfax. This Zagat rated "best Italian food in 2006" venue also owns the neighboring Cantina, a smaller bar with the same menu.

The appetizers are spectacular - I would recommend the Tasca and probably the best Bruschetta I've had. The pasta also does not disappoint, and I was very happy with the filling and tasty Fettuccine Botticelli. Full menu here.

They also have live music with a violinist who walks through the establishment and serenades dinners with his great voice.