AUGUST
INDUSTRY BUZZ: IT’S BARBIE’S WORLD
BEST OF ARLINGTON SURVEY
TAX FREE HOLIDAY
● HUMANE RESCUE X DOGMA ADOPTION – VILLAGE AT SHIRLINGTON – 7/23
● SIGNATURE THEATER DISCO FEVER – VILLAGE AT SHIRLINGTON – 7/25 - 8/13
● KENDRA SCOTT SIP & SHOP – BETHESDA ROW – 7/27
● KUSSHI SUSHI SIPS & MOCHI – WESTPOST – 7/28
● THE SILL PROPAGATION WORKSHOP – BETHESDA ROW – 7/30
● MAKERS MARKET – WESTPOST – 8/6
● WILLIAMS SONOMA IN STORE SKILLS SERIES – BETHESDA ROW – 8/6,
● PALETTE 22 ART & SIP – VILLAGE AT SHIRLINGTON – 8/14
● BARK SOCIAL PAINT YOUR PET – PIKE & ROSE – 8/16
● HELLO BETTY SEAFOOD BOIL – PIKE & ROSE – 8/20
● BARK SOCIAL SINGLES MIXER – PIKE & ROSE – 8/24
● HELLO BETTY DRAG BRUNCH – PIKE & ROSE – 8/27
● ADDITIONAL EVENTS
& 8/27
8/13, 8/20
Industry Buzz
It’s Barbie’s World and Consumers Are Living in It
“Quiet luxury has decamped to the Hamptons for the summer. In its place is an explosion of pink, spandex, fake tan and bleached-blonde hair.”
Yes, Barbiecore is back and stronger than ever. And with the highly anticipated movie release this Friday, July 21st, it has taken the summer by storm.
See how Barbie is changing consumer behaviors and how brands have hopped on the Barbie bandwagon.
Read the Washington Post article here.
Best of Arlington 2024 Survey
Arlington Magazine recently released the categories for their Best of Arlington 2024 readers survey! Please see the lineup here. The winners and top vote-getters will be featured in the January/February 2024 Best of Arlington issue.
Voting begins Aug. 7 and closes Sept. 8.
There is a Marketing Kit to help you get out the vote. You can use it to encourage your customers and contacts to support you in the survey.
If you have any questions or suggestions for next year's survey, please contact Arlington Magazine at questions@arlingtonmagazine.com.
Upcoming Tax Free Dates
Mark your calendars! Residents in Maryland will soon be able to take advantage of sales, tax-free, as back-to-school season approaches.
Maryland: August 13th - 29th
What is it? Starting on the second Sunday in August through midnight on the following Saturday, qualifying clothing and footwear priced $100 or less will be exempt from Maryland’s six percent sales tax. The first $40 of back/bookbag sales also qualify. During that time span, you’ll save the 6% sales tax on many qualifying items.
Click here to learn more
Virginia: The annual summer sales tax holiday will not be coming back for 2023 in Virginia.
A notice on the Virginia Department of Taxation's website says the sales tax holiday will expire as of July 1.
Click here to learn more
Upcoming Events
HUMANE RESCUE AND DOGMA ADOPTION – VILLAGE AT SHIRLINGTON – 7/23
From 12 - 3 PM. The Humane Rescue Alliance is the leading organization in DC for animal advocacy. Stop by Dogma Bakery to meet some of HRA's adoptable pups! Foster opportunities are also available.
SIGNATURE THEATER DISCO FEVER – VILLAGE AT SHIRLINGTON – 7/25 - 8/13
Multiple times available. Get ready to dance to the nightlife rhythms of disco! The music of Donna Summer, Gloria Gaynor, Diana Ross, The Bee Gees and more comes alive to syncopated beats. Purchase your tickets today.
KENDRA SCOTT SIP & SHOP – BETHESDA ROW – 7/27
From 10 AM - 7 PM. Shop the season’s travel must-haves during a special sip and shop event. Free sips and sweets will be available while you enjoy BOGO 50% off fashion jewelry and travel storage and accessories.
KUSSHI SUSHI SIPS & MOCHI – WESTPOST – 7/28
From 6 - 8 PM. Savor the perfect fusion of wine and dessert sushi at Sips & Mochi. Each wine flavor is carefully curated to complement the Mochi flavors for a delightful and satisfy culinary experience. Tickets available for purchase
Upcoming Events
THE SILL PROPAGATION 101 WORKSHOP – BETHESDA ROW – 7/30
From 7 - 8 PM. Join The Sill team for a free workshop where you’ll learn the different propagation methods and how to successfully propagate any of your plants. After the workshop, mingle and chat with fellow attendees or staff.
MAKERS MARKET – WESTPOST – 8/6, 9/3 & 10/1
From 12 - 5 PM. The open-air market is hosted on the Westpost plaza during the first Sunday of the month through October. 20-plus vendors will takeover the courtyard area to showcase their unique and handmade goods.
WILLIAMS SONOMA SKILLS SERIES – BETHESDA ROW –
8/6, 8/13, 8/20 & 8/27
From 11 AM - 12 PM. The monthly in-store skills series returns every Sunday in August with a focus on Air Fryer Favorites. Tackle new culinary techniques and learn how to master the air fryer for delicious meals in minutes.
PALETTE 22 ART & SIP – VILLAGE AT SHIRLINGTON – 8/14
From 5 - 8:30 PM. Back by popular demand is Neurographic Art, which is way to transform stress into calming art. The resident artist will lead the 2 hour class with drink and appetizer included with the purchase of tickets.
Upcoming Events
BARK SOCIAL PAINT YOUR PET – PIKE & ROSE – 8/16
From 6:30 - 8:30 PM. Hosted by TC Studios. Sip & eat while you paint your very own pet portrait painting. No artistic skills needed. Each canvas is pre-sketched. Tickets are required and registration must be completed before the deadline.
HELLO BETTY SEAFOOD BOIL - PIKE & ROSE - 8/20
From 6 - 10 PM. Bring some southern flare to Sundays with the Seafood Boil at Hello Betty. Gather family-style around the table and share in good food, cold drinks, and a dose of southern hospitality. Purchase tickets in advance.
BARK SOCIAL SINGLES MIXER – PIKE & ROSE – 8/24
From 5 - 8:30 PM. Have you spent too long barking up the wrong tree? Grab your furry wingman and unleash love at our Bark Social Singles Mixer hosted by DC Fray. Pups get in free and tickets include food and drink discounts.
HELLO BETTY DRAG BRUNCH - PIKE & ROSE - 8/27 & 9/24
From 10 AM - 3 PM. Absolutely Dragulous is at Hello Betty the fourth Sunday of every month for the hottest drag brunch in North Bethesda. Don’t miss out on high-energy performances paired with tasty brunch dishes.
Additional Events
FOXTROT SUMMER FRIDAYS - BETHESDA ROW
Giveaways, new products, BOGO and more every Friday during the summer. Plus $5 pours on wine and beer on Thursday 4-8 PM through labor day.
THE SILL HAPPY HOUR SIP N’ SHOP – BETHESDA ROW
From 2 - 7 PM every Friday. Receive an exclusive 10% off your purchase, enjoy complimentary drinks, and free potting services.
COLLEGE SHOP AT THE CONTAINER STORE – CONGRESSIONAL PLAZA
Now - August 31st. Discover new ideas and save on all the back to school essentials.
BARK SOCIAL TRIVIA NIGHT - PIKE & ROSE
From 7- 9 PM every Tuesday night.
DJ FRIDAYS AND SONG FILLED SATURDAYS AT HELLO BETTY - PIKE & ROSE
From 6 - 9 PM. Every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at the Boat Bar during summer.
PIKE CENTRAL FARM MARKET - PIKE & ROSE
From 9 AM - 1:30 PM. Fresh produce from local farms every Saturday in the parking lot next to Bark Social.
OPEN MIC NIGHT MONDAYS AT BUSBOY & POETS - THE VILLAGE AT SHIRLINGTON
From 8 - 10 PM. Hear from vast array of professional spoken word performers, open mic rookies, musicians and more.
TRIVIA NIGHT AT SAMUEL BECKETT’S - THE VILLAGE AT SHIRLINGTON
Starts at 7 PM on Tuesday nights. Hosted by Trivia Kings.
CHARITY BINGO AT NIGHTHAWK BREWERY & PIZZA - WESTPOST
From 7- 9 PM every Monday night. Organized by Eye Of The Heart to benefit local charities and communities.
Thank You.
