Tailgate Party at American Tap Room

This Sunday and every Sunday during football season American Tap Room is offereing a Tailgate Party special. From noon to 6pm, they are offering $3 Heineken, cornhole, and food specials.

Drunk driving late night accident in Clarendon

Photo via @SmackBoii_G

Late Friday night, a pedestrian was struck by a fast moving car near the intersection of Highland and Clarendon Blvd. I did not witness the accident which happened around 12:30am, but I heard all of the commotion as police and ACFD shut down the street.

The great weather brought out a good sized crowd to Clarendon last night, and there is always alot of foot traffic right around the time bars close, but accidents like this are thankfully not that common.

Thoughts and prayers go out to the victim, who is in critical condition. The driver, according to ArlNow.com, was charged with DUI. This serves as yet another sober warning about the dangers of drinking and driving. There are so many other options of getting home safe after a night out in Clarendon, including my favorites of calling Uber Cab or Red Top taxi.

Sweet Tea Pumpkin Pie music festival Oct 5-7

Get in the mood for autumn with the massive Sweet Tea Pumpkin Pie music festival in DC next weekend. This live music event hosts over 200 bands in multiple locations in DC from Firday Oct 5 to Oct 7. Over the course of 3 days bands from DC, PA, NYC, VA, MD, NC, TX and beyond fun music festival across multiple venues around Adams Morgan, U Street, Shaw, Cleveland Park, and more in Washington, DC. A $1 donation gets you a entry wrist band and sticker, $5 adds in a bottle opener gift, and $10 also gets you a T-Shirt. You can find more info at www.STPPFest.com

Lost Civilizations and Loop 2.4.3 at Galaxy Hut Oct 8

Loop 2.4.3 and their drums

Expect to hear a lot of percussions around Wilson Blvd on Monday Oct 8, as Galaxy Hut is hosting two unique bands that night. Loop 2.4.3 is a drummer duo from New York that "brings together classical music and fine art with Americana, roots music, and electronic mediums." This Arlington appearance is a continued collaboration with experimentalists Lost Civilizations. The shows start at 9pm and its $5 at the door.

9 Songwriter Series at IOTA Monday

Photo courtesy of their Facebook page

I'm excited about this upcoming Monday in Clarendon, as the 9 Songwriter Series returns to Iota. This is an amazing deal for quality live music in the area, as you get to see nine great local musicians for one cover price of $10. Including local Arlington favorite Justin Tradwick! Also gracing the stage will be the talented folk-pop guitarist Emily Henry, who has been the guest star for Iota's open mic Wednesday nights in the past.

Clarendon Fitness karaoke finals at Mad Rose Tuesday

Photo via Clarendon Fitness

Clarendon Fitness is hosting it's karaoke finals at Mad Rose on Tuesday Sept 18. From 8:30-10:30pm, contestants will battle it  for prizes from many local restaurants and businesses. See Patch's event listing for more info on this fun and free event.

Grateful Red offical grand opening

Screwtop Winebar's sister store Grateful Red is finally having their official grand opening this Saturday. They will celebrate with a free wine and beer tasting from 1 to 4pm. Using the coupon on their site, you can also save $5 of a $50 wine purchase.

South Block for Hangover Sundays

South Block isn't just for smoothies and breakfast burritos. Now the tech-savy little smoothie and coffee shop on 11th Street is featuring remedies for a late Saturday night out. Every Sunday from 9am-12pm enjoy drink specials designed to help your hangover such as wheatgrass shots that are half price.

9 Songwriter Series at Iota Tuesday

The 9 Songwriters Series is returning to Iota this Tuesday, August 21. This event is one of the best values in live music in the area, as you get to see lots of talented local musicians for one $10 cover price. Starting at 8pm, series organizer Justin Trawick will start out the night and host the following artists:

Victoria Vox
Aaron English
Tami D'Mar
Jenny Leigh Freeman
Jim Shirey
Robert Higgs
Jon Blashford
Elyse Krachman

Goodys pizza eating contest & 7th Anniversary

Goodys via Yelp

It's been seven years since the small and colorful Goodys pizza and ice cream shop became a late night staple for Clarendon nightlife. Providing large slices for those starving after the 1:30am last call at most local bars, Goodys food menu (ice cream, subs and pizza) seemed to always taste better late at night.

Tomorrow, August 18, Goodys is celebrating their anniversary with a pizza eating contest. Drop by from 2 to 5pm Sunday to participate or just fight off the summer heat with some ice cream.