Sip & Salsa 220 20th Street South Sunday, September 10th ~ 2:00pm to 6:00pm Tickets are now on sale for Crystal City's signature wine and food tasting event. Enjoy over 30 wines, tastes from over a dozen restaurants, and live music and Salsa dancing.

Pups & Pilsners Park at 12th and Crystal Drive ~ 1200 Crystal Drive Sunday, September 17th ~ 2:00pm to 6:00pm Bring your furry friend to this fun beer tasting event featuring local area breweries, live music, and various dog-related vendors and activities.

Monday Morning Yoga The Fountain (aka Crystal City Water Park) - 1750 Crystal Drive Mondays, through September - 7:00 AM Stretch into the week with professional instructors from Mind Your Body Oasis every Monday morning.

Mid-Day Meditation Upper Garden Plaza at 1225 S. Clark Street Mondays, through September - 12:00 PM Spend your lunch hour feeding your soul with Natalie Sigmund Wellness.

FRESHFARM Market 1900 Crystal Drive Tuesdays, through November ~ 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM Shop from local farmers and producers with seasonal fruits and vegetables, fresh-cut flowers, container plants and herbs, farm-raised eggs, all-natural meats, artisan baked goods, specialty foods and much more.

Outdoor Zumba 2121 Crystal Drive Wednesdays, through September - 12:00 PM Move to the music of hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves with Zumba instructors from the Crystal Park Sport & Health.

Mobile Bike Repair by Velofix Thursdays, through October - 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM 1900 Crystal Drive Have your ride repaired while you work with weekly mobile bicycle repair services by Velofix. Walk-ups welcome or make an appointment online.

Food Truck Thursdays 1900 Crystal Drive Thursdays, through November ~ 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Enjoy some of the area’s best food trucks along Crystal Drive at 18th Street. Follow your favorites on twitter for schedule updates.

Fridays at the Fountain 1751 Crystal Drive - The Fountain (aka Crystal City Water Park) Every Friday through October ~ 5:00PM to 9:00PM End your week relaxing in Crystal City’s popular pop-up wine & beer garden featuring the Keolis live music stage, delicious beverages, and a relaxing ambiance at the Fountain under a brilliant LED-lit tree canopy. Skip the line by pre-purchasing drink tickets!

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Synetic Theater Presents: The Mark of Cain Synetic Theater ~ 1800 S. Bell Street Through August 13th A newly devised work, Synetic Theater’s The Mark of Cain is a neo-surrealist distillation of human history, seen through the eyes of Cain, the world’s first criminal.

The Rendezvous July 28th ~ Every Fourth Friday Earth Treks Crystal City Head to Earth Treks Crystal City every 4th Friday of the month for fun, games, climbing and camaraderie!

Family Yoga at MYBO Friday, July 28th ~ 6:30pm to 7:30pm Mind Your Body Oasis - 1750 Crystal Drive Experience peace of mind, relaxation, and increased bodily strength and flexibility all with your entire family. Email amanda@mindyourbodyoasis.com to reserve your family's spot.

MYBO Paddle Board Yoga July 30th & August 13th Learn basic Standup Paddle Board Yoga skills.

Booz Allen Hamilton Toastmasters Potomac Club Every Second and Fourth Friday 11:45am ~ 1:00pm Learn public speaking and leadership skills through this local chapter of the Toastmasters International network.

Gallery Underground Exhibition: Around Death Valley Gallery Underground ~ 2200 Crystal Drive Through July ~ Gallery Hours Apply The July Exhibition features the work of Steve Broido through his stunning photos of Death Valley National Park.

Gallery Underground Opening Art Reception Gallery Underground ~ 2100 Crystal Drive Friday, August 4 ~ 5pm to 8pm Celebrate the 5 year anniversary of the Gallery Underground in Crystal City with a FREE reception for this special exhibition featuring an all-members show and works by award-winning painter, Wen LePore.

First Friday Paint Jamz ArtJamz Underground 2100 Crystal Drive Friday, August 4 ~ 6pm, 7pm, & 8pm Use the inspiration of Crystal City's First Fridays in the Art Underground to Unleash Your Inner Artist and create your own masterpiece at ArtJamz Underground..

Weekly Weight Watchers Meeting Crystal City Marriott Every Thursday ~ 3:00pm Join fellow weight watchers for support and friendship. Contact Janet Mielcarek (Janet.mielcarek@marriott.com) to register.

Visualize 2045 Survey Open Through July 31 The National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board is looking for input on your daily travel experience for its Visualize 2045 long-range transportation plan. Help out by taking the survey at visualize2045.org.

 

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