Ugly Sweater Party at Wilson Hardware

Wilson Hardware invites you to dress to impress in your holiday worst! On Friday December 6 from 9pm onward is hosting an Ugly Sweater Party and donation collection. In true holiday spirit, please bring donations such as canned foods, new toys and otherwise so they can help those less fortunate.

Toys For Tots at GOAT

On Thursday December 5 the GOAT is hosting a ToysForTots collection from 6 to 9pm. If you bring a toy to donate you get in for free. Bring 5 toys and get a free raffle ticket. GOAT is offering food and drink specials, a gift raffle and a photobooth.

Halloween in Clarendon

There are always tons of events happening in Clarendon for the greatest holiday of the year, and below is a list of some of those Halloween themed events.

Friday Oct 25

Clarendon Ballroom host the annual notorious Elliot In The Morning costume contest with doors opening at 7pm and a $10/$15 cover. This tends to be the largest Halloween party in Clarendon with a $3,000 costume grand prize judged by the audience.

Pamplona Sinister Series combines watch parties for games 3 and 4 of the World Series with Halloween costume parties. No cover and $250 gift card for best costume Friday and Saturday nights.
Saturday Oct 26

Clarendon Ballroom w/ DJ Lil Fos costume contest $5 cover

Haunted Grave Yard Party at The Lot has no cover if you RSVP here. They went all out decorating their large outdoor space and will have a costume contest, photo stations, fog machines and food trucks.

Haunted Hardware at Wilson Hardware also offers a prize for best costume.

Tuesday Oct 29

K-9 costume party at Wilson Hardware from 6 to 8pm on their patio.

Thursday Oct 31

The Renegade Grand Opening

The Renegade is throwing their grand opening party this Thursday October 22 where Mister Days previously existed. With strong Clarendon roots such as chef Patrick Crump formally of Clarendon Gill, this new bar and coffee shop is hoping to fill in the void of local live music left when Iota closed.

Thursday night features a full lineup of live music, starting with Kara & Matty D at 5pm followed by Bryen O'Boyle at 7. To top the night off the awesome Lauralee & Tripp Fabulous goes on at 10pm with no cover all night!

Rossyln Cider Fest

This Thursday October 17 from 4-8pm the Rosslyn BID is throwing a Cider Fest at Gateway Park. Several cideries set up shop in Gateway Park so you can sample their products for $15. You can also visit the outdoor bar to purchase beer, wine and full-sized cider bottles as you sit by the fire pit. At 6pm there will be a pie eating contest. Justin Trawick will be providing live music as well!

Open Mic Second Anniversary at Rhodeside Grill

This Wednesday October 16 Alex The Red Parez is celebrating two years of hosting open mic nights in the Rhodeside Grill basement stage! Alex will be performing at 10pm at this free, no cover event. Two open mic signups at 7:30pm and 10pm. All ages until 10pm then 21+ after.

"Alex The Red Parez aka El Rojo has been bringing acoustic rock and old-time country to the Washington DC Metro Area since 2006. Whether performing original music or classic material, Alex’s voice is “reminiscent of Johnny Cash, though often sung with Jello Biafra’s inflection” (Matthew Stabley, NBCWashington.com)

“Sounds like Nick Cave reinterpreting the early songbook of Bill Callahan” (The Big Easy - MetroMusicScence.com).

“El Rojo” to his friends, Parez takes inspiration from epic troubadours Johnny Cash, Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty and local balladeer John Bustine amongst various other artists. In trio mode, Alex is flanked by accomplished harmonica sideman Terry Boes and prolific bassist Derek Evry who is also a fantastic songwriter, singer, guitarist and band leader. Alex has also performed with several other local musicians for various tribute shows.

White Ford Bronco at Ballston Street Bash

This Thursday Oct 3 from 3 to 8pm the Ballston Bid is throwing the Ballston Street Bash neighborhood party at 901 North Taylor Street. This free event includes the Ballston FreshFarm Mega Market, VIDA Fitness beer and wine garden, White Ford Bronco and Jumpin' Jupiter. Admission and music is free and drink tickets are $5

Clarendon Day 2019

The giant all day neighborhood party Clarendon Day is happening this year on Saturday, September 21 from 11am to 6pm.  All the roads in around the Metro from Irving to Garfield will be blocked off for pedestrian access to food, arts, crafts, live music and more. This year's live music and entertainment schedule is:

Main Stage Schedule
11-12:30 Lloyd Dobbler Effect
1-2:30 DreamStreet
3–4:30 Ball & Chain
5-6 1Identity

Performance Stage Schedule
 11:15 – 11:30  Jhoon Rhee Tae Kwon Do Black Belt Demo
11:45 – 12:15 Tippi Toes DC
12:30 - 1:00 BalletNova Center for Dance
1:15 – 1:45 Adagio Dance Company
2:15 – 2:45 Saffron Dance Belly Dancers
3:00 - 3:30 Photo Op with the Washington Nationals Presidents

Wilson Hardware 2nd Anniversary

Wilson Hardware is celebrating their second year in Clarendon this Friday, September 6th starting 9pm. The restaurant and night club venue took over the old RìRà space and got its name from the hardware and tools shop originally at that address. Wilson Hardware is known for its great outdoor space in the rear, multiple levels, and creative cocktails. They also host events like the 90's Party coming up on September 21.

Clarendon Jam Session at The Lot

The Lot has turned into Clarendon's hottest venue with a huge 22,000 sq ft outdoor space, food trucks and an adult sandpit with cornhole and other games. This Labor Day weekend The Lot will be even more packed with their Clarendon Jam Session party. The event on Sunday September 1 from will feature lots a great local bands and DJs for a entry ticket cost of $20. But you can save 50% by using the promo code LOTVIP.

Live music provided by:

White Ford Bronco
KleptoRadio
Tommy Gann Trio featuring Matty D and Hammer
DJ Miasma