A Cappella

We all sing. In the car, in the shower, at the pub. But many of us are unsure about our ability to sing in front of other people. The Arlingtones Barbershop Chorus wants to help you get the most beautiful sound possible from your voice with the confidence to perform. We love to sing – that’s why we do it and have for over 60 years. Join us for a Tuesday evening and we'll show you what Barbershop Music is all about. No experience or materials necessary.

**We Are Back!!!!!!** Blues Jam at American Legion post139 in Arlington every Tuesday!!!! Sign-in your name on the list, I'll be there to greet you and show you where to go put your gear. **The Door is at 5:30pm** **The Jam Starts around 6:00pm** After 6:00pm your name might be called next, so be ready to jump on and play with a band. **For people just coming to listen**, thank you very much for coming. Enjoy the music! We accept donations for maintaining the equipment and appreciate all the help we can get keeping this event going. **Drums are here already**, if you want to bring cymbals or any other drum gear, please be aware that other people are going to play the kit as well. In short, drummers keep your load light. **Drummers -** **[We're keeping it a lower** **volume environment** so *Lightning Rods equivalent* are **recommended,** but not a requirement] **Harmonica Players** \- We have an amp for you\, but if you want bring an amp\, you are welcome to\. **Singers Very Welcome** **Horn Players Very Welcome** **Keys are very Welcome** **Keyboard** can be available on request **Just bring your instrument**, no need to bring an amp we have all of that. **Do not bring a pedal board, with a bunch of pedals**. The amps are dialed in for blues, trust me it's all there. We also host our traditional Entry-level Jam at the shop every Thursday, it is aimed at a more casual and private experience. a great place to learn your chops for the live jam or even try a new instrument.

Calling all Crew Members! 🚢 BBaddies On A Track! We will be meeting at 6am to hit the track. We will do a warm up and then a few drills and sprints on the track! We will also have fun and be in community!

Holy Cross-Words Toastmasters Club (http://1341379.toastmastersclubs.org/) is open to all. The club meets 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 5:30pm via Zoom Meeting: Meeting ID: 848 0115 8880 Password: 996403 In addition, on 4th Tuesday of each month for an in-person meeting at the Professional and Community Education Center (PCEC) at Holy Cross Hospital. The PCEC is located on the first floor of Holy Cross Hospital, 1500 Forest Glen Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20910

For our January Happy Hour let's go back to Rai's Pour House! The Happy Hour will be on the second Tuesday of the month. We will meet at Rai's Pour House which is owned by the same people who own and Rai's Rendezvous, Rai's Pizza and Sully's Pour House. Tuesday specials include $1 wings (10 wing minimum) and half price bottles of wine. The Happy Hour Menus are posted in the Photos.

🎶 Live Music Night at Divino – Every Tuesday 🎷 Experience Live Music in the cozy ambiance of Divino! Join us at 6:00 PM for an unforgettable evening filled with great tunes, exquisite Northern Italian cuisine, and your favorite wine and cocktails. Whether you’re unwinding after a long day or celebrating a special night out, our Live Music will hit all the right notes. Reserve your table now and let the music move you! 📍 Located in the heart of Glover Park inside the Glover Park Hotel 2505 Wisconsi Ave NW ✨ FREE PARKING (ask our host for code to access parking garage)

Bonjour! Are you missing your French? Have you been wanting to practice your French in a day-to-day setting? Join the Alliance Française Library during our Salon de Conversation every 2nd Tuesday of the month to practice your French in a fun and informal setting. This event is for all levels of French speakers. Please note that on January 13th we will be meeting IN-PERSON in the AFDC Library from 5:30 to 6:30 PM, and ONLINE via zoom from 6:30 to 7:30 PM.

We are Metro Voices, the treble chorus associated with the Alexandria A Cappella Collective (The Collective). On Tuesday January 13th from 7-9pm we will be rehearsing at AlexRenew, 1800 Limerick St., Alexandria, VA (6th Floor). Please visit and sing with us or just listen to our rehearsal...we love guests. We rehearse at the same time and place as The Harmonizers, the lower voiced chorus associated with The Collective. Here's an article about our success in a barbershop style convention. https://www.alxnow.com/2025/03/27/notes-alexandria-singers-win-top-honors-at-regional-contest/ Hope to see you soon.

🎵 Oh yes, it will. 🎵 See you at SOJO! Seasoned SOJO'ers already know the program, but below are all the details which may be helpful to our new members. MOST IMPORTANT POINTS: 1. If you have copies of Rise Up Singing and Rise Again, please bring them. If you don't, we may have some extras available for you to borrow (one time only, please). Both books are easy to find and order online. And here's a link to find YouTube Videos of any song in either book. https://www.riseupandsing.org/songs/search 2. Feel free to bring lyrics and chords to hand out for songs not in the books. If you'd like to bring a song that most people don't know well, see if you can find a YouTube link and post it in the comments when you RSVP. We'd like to listen a few times before the SOJO to get the hang of it. 3. Bring something to drink, as singing is likely to make you thirsty. 4. We appreciate (but do not require) contributions to cover our room rental costs of $75 per session. 5. Please do RSVP. It helps us know how to set up the room and allows us to contact you if we have to cancel. *** FURTHER DETAILS, if you like: * Our regular gatherings take place on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month. We meet from 2 to 5 p.m. with a break around 3:30. You can come for the whole time or just part of it. If you can arrive a little early to help set up or stay a little late to help put things back in order, that would be great. Occasionally we take pictures of our events. If you would rather not be photographed, just politely let the person with the camera know and step out of view. We'll be respectful of your wishes. Whether you're new to SOJO or not so new, we look forward to singing and playing with you!

Our all-women a cappella group has the middle sounding fantastic, but frankly, we're a little saggy on the ends! We are desperately seeking women to fill out our **top (Tenor/High)** and **bottom (Bass/Low)** harmony parts. **Are you a woman who...** * Can hit high notes that shatter glass *and* break the male tenor stereotype? (We need your **Tenor** power!) * Can drop notes so low they require their own gravitational field *and* provide our rhythmic foundation? (We need your **Bass** stability!) Stop trying to fit into that boring "soprano 2" box. We need your **massive range**, your **vocal support**, and your **even bigger sense of humor**. *No vocal fry. Just vocal fire.* **Visit now and give us the full support we deserve!** Are you looking for a fun, creative outlet and a new group of friends? This is the perfect time to visit the **Chesapeake Harmony Chorus!** We're opening our rehearsals for guests to discover the joy of singing **four-part barbershop harmony**—an original American art form. **Reward?** The best night of your life Come see what we're all about! You don't need experience, just a love for singing and the ability to carry a tune. We provide the rest: * 🎶 **Expert Vocal Coaching** (It's free!) * 👭 **Instant Sisterhood** and Lasting Friendships * 🎄 **Guaranteed Performance Opportunities** for the Holidays! **Ready to find your voice?** * **When:** Wednesdays at 7:00 PM * **Where:** 1358 Millersville Road Millersville, MD 21108 * **RSVP:** Just show up, or message us to let us know you're coming! * **What to bring:** "Just bring your voice. We can't wait to meet you!" Also suggested: wear comfortable shoes for the risers and maybe a bottle of water. You can find out more about us at our website, [[www.ChesapeakeHarmony.org](http://www.chesapeakeharmony.org/)]

Thursdays Jan 15, Jan 29, Feb 5, 19, 26, March 5th (THURS MAR 5 IS POTLUCK CONCERT PARTY) 7 - 8:30 pm. In this ensemble we’ll have fun learning and playing songs selected from the early, middle and late periods of the Beatles catalog. I’ll provide the materials we need to render them accurately and in their full complexity, while also tailoring them to meet the needs and abilities of our ensemble. Although we won’t always be able to recreate the exact instrumentation on the records, we will strive to inhabit and enjoy the essence of the songs— the rhythmic feel, edge, humor, whimsy and joy. All instruments and skill levels welcome— A flexible, kind and playful attitude required. All instruments and skill levels are welcome, though you should have basic proficiency on your instrument to get the most out of the class. Register Here: [https://square.link/u/ImF28kj1](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsquare.link%2Fu%2FImF28kj1%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExV2w0WEZMTGNGTkNGQktoQnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7BOCUv-XVwSnSwH_-c8DcgcZSC7KdP8IJbLZwNJkXdOA1NXL6-08GCGDJMBg_aem_RE80Bgus9zv1f4wWnmx7uQ&h=AT0sAyu5subhlD_LJxmjSpxk5ky4-2Gmgbo1J5iHBD_KHsON3kBmc3c3fEekqZRmyYU6IrREx1g3zqX1MpH8f84Pn6qiPIfHOUlqVnxld7NQCmPHv9g39lGM_HPfoH0u4rNpI2x8PsR9o9oMJ3Q&__tn__=q&c%5B0%5D=AT3F9jdYQviC34I7hMHagGZ3ZlUUYzK2hQLGtyEmpwL_i9PQEBqKEUKvl9qhlEYdCO0UbGFyGHOW4lQeD14-7j1dsmt-oqYiqRHAzWAWQ0otrRu2fDdhFP0PZRKuWqvqbzQ-4Vay6eLgA59Nfr0IBYSSqelI31cv5fg) See what else we have coming up at the school: [https://schoolofmusicaltraditions.com/classes-workshops](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fschoolofmusicaltraditions.com%2Fclasses-workshops%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExV2w0WEZMTGNGTkNGQktoQnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5UW5QJr3I6pBhufZQbIqo83BBaWjKIFLlu41cseQ7txoFF29QuC1SpYfUTaw_aem_pY6cFjl2p42tIJAF_my4yQ&h=AT04M-pjqGxeXjjpJGCP1o996m4kzAS20MZVLNT57NYloPHdj5bcsettpGMNEZv0iVEq63w21StyhIFT5PBHoAaY6fgf_bMjszANBhm2oDOK-UTzChot4dQQCcsX87JeUHfZYoq9oDp2XvYIvP8&__tn__=q&c%5B0%5D=AT3F9jdYQviC34I7hMHagGZ3ZlUUYzK2hQLGtyEmpwL_i9PQEBqKEUKvl9qhlEYdCO0UbGFyGHOW4lQeD14-7j1dsmt-oqYiqRHAzWAWQ0otrRu2fDdhFP0PZRKuWqvqbzQ-4Vay6eLgA59Nfr0IBYSSqelI31cv5fg)

Capoeira (capo-way-ra) is an Afro-Brazilian martial art that is unlike any other martial art. Capoeira incorporates flowing movements with kicks, dodges, and some acrobatics. It is often mistaken for a dance for those reasons. Since it’s origins in the 17th century, it has evolved from a secret fighting practice into an art emphasizing self-expression and community celebration. It is great for the body and mind! In addition to gaining strength and flexibility in class, students learn about Brazilian culture, history, and language (Portuguese). On November 26, 2014 capoeira was granted a special protected status as "intangible cultural heritage” by UNESCO. The session is offered InStudio only. **Sign up at www.piesfitnessyoga.com required at least two hours before class begins.** The address is 1322 Prince St Alexandria, VA 22314. Our entrance is located on the side of the building, parallel to West St. **Street parking is available and additional parking is located at Shiloh Baptist church, spaces 36,37,38,39.** The church is located across the street from the studio, on the corner of Duke St. and West St.

Don't be shy, give it a try! Grab your friends and get ready to be the star of the show. The whole band will be your background. You don't necessarily do singing. You just come to enjoy the party and get your weekend to a good start. With the right party. ***GRAB A DRINK AND YOU ARE ALL SET TO ENJOY THE EVENT. YOU NEED TO GET AT LEAST A DRINK OR FOOD :) To get the event going and show support. We know that you like our events. P.S. : We have non-alcoholic drinks as well.*** Celebrate your birthdays or your moments in life (anniversary/promotion/graduation/bachelorette/Proposal.....) with us. Sing it to that special someone, on your proposal and engagement! G roups are highly encourage to get a table/bottle service. Because, it would be less expensive than spending individually. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀! 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗸𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗼𝗸𝗲 𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗲𝘀! 𝗟𝗲𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 **a bar tab**! ***You can spend it right away.*** 1st Place - $50 2nd Place - $25 3rd place - $15 \*\*\*𝙔𝙤𝙪 𝙈𝙐𝙎𝙏 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙮 𝙩𝙝𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙠 𝙤𝙣𝙡𝙮 𝙩𝙤 𝙗𝙚 𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙞𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙨𝙩. 𝙄𝙩'𝙨 𝙁𝙍𝙀𝙀 𝙩𝙤 𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧!\*\*\* Judging is based 50% on an independent panel of judges weighted by 50% votes from the crowd. **\*\*\*Bring more friends and get more votes! \*\*\*** The winners will be announced at the end of the night. Dress code : Casual. But costumes are encouraged. Event is 21+ Come one, come all; YOU COULD FLY SOLO TOO:) This is the most friendliest event you have ever attended! Feel free to invite your friends. They don't necessarily have to be a member Ideal for either you are new in town or not, to make friends and acquaintances We have a tiny venue and we hit capacity often and early arrival is suggested. We have the discretion to decide entry. We will rotate attendees. So that everyone meets everyone. You would get to meet your future friends/acquaintances/buddies/pals /partner-in-crimes or may be more:) To hang out/go out or do things together. Also, this is an ideal event if you are new in town or not! ***AFTER THE SOCIAL, WE HIT THE DANCE FLOOR! BRING YOUR DANCING SHOES, WE WILL DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY!*** **This is also a wicked 'MeRtUp'!** **What is MERTUP?:) Mer + Meetup = Mertup.** **Mer is known as the Meetup guy. He likes to connect people and his fans coined that name for him. So, at his events, everyone will become a Wing Person to everyone:) When you get get there, we will introduce you to someone and you will be responsible to introduce that person to another person. That is MERTUP!** We will have specials, including our usual suspect MERtini:) Cover is $20. **But it is FREE with RSVP.** **Fellas, it is hard to pass on this!** [) [) Payment Instructions : 1. You should login from a PC to see the 'Pay Now' button, after RSVPing. Then hit the button 2. Verify correct dollar amount for number of people you're paying for. 3. If you don't have a Paypal account, click "Pay with a Debit or Credit Card". 4. If you have a Paypal account, simply log in, and pay as you normally would via Paypal. [) Refund & Ticket Resell All sales are final. We only refund the full amount, if the event is canceled. If it is rescheduled, we will send an email to those who RSVPed 'YES' advising that. A full refund will be given to those that let us know within 2 calendar days of the update email, if you are unable to make it on the new date. No refunds will be given after that time. However, you can sell your ticket to someone else if you are unable to attend. Please, feel free to post in the comment box for the event, that you have a ticket for sale. Work out payment between yourselves, and have the seller only send the organizer a "message" through their Meetup profile (do not comment in the comment box of the event posting) letting us know the full name and Meetup profile URL (if a member) of the person taking your spot. You must let us know two hours before the RSVP close time, on the day of the event. METRO & PARKING INFO : Closest Metro Station is Dupont Circle (take Dupont South Exit). Parking might be a challenge and the event involves drinking, we highly recommend you to get a shared ride or taxi service. DRINK RESPONSIBLY! http://photos3.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/9/7/5/6/600_434918742.jpeg http://photos4.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/7/1/3/6/600_418768982.jpeg http://photos4.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/9/7/9/c/600_434918812.jpeg

Let's start the weekend off by belting out some favorite tunes! Quincy's Potomac is bar and grille offering traditional pub fare, pizza, and a variety of drinks. Karaoke starts at 10:00, but we'll get there early to get acquainted and order food and "liquid courage" if needed. Singing, of course, is entirely optional. You can just come to be part of the audience and good company. See you there!

A Path Forward – Grand Opening & 2-Year Anniversary Celebration! Join us as we celebrate the Grand Opening of A Path Forward’s new Leesburg studio and mark two years of supporting mothers through every stage of motherhood. A Path Forward is a maternal wellness studio offering integrated lactation support, strength-based fitness, nutrition coaching, and restorative therapies designed to help moms rebuild strength, confidence, and balance — not just “bounce back.” This open-house style event is an opportunity to: * Tour the new studio space * Learn about our services, including Red Light Therapy * Meet the founder and local providers * Ask questions and explore how A Path Forward can support you in your current season * Enjoy light refreshments sponsored by Robin with 'Keeping It Real' Real Estate * Community Connection **Give-A-Ways!** We wil be doing 2 give-a-ways at the top of every hour. * 10:00AM, 11:00AM, 12:00PM and 1:00PM Whether you’re pregnant, postpartum, a toddler mom, or simply ready to prioritize your own wellbeing again, this celebration is for you. Come celebrate a new chapter, a new space, and a shared commitment to supporting moms in our Loudoun community. We can’t wait to welcome you.

We are Metro Voices, the treble chorus associated with the Alexandria A Cappella Collective (The Collective). On Tuesday January 20th from 7-9pm we will be rehearsing at the Fairlington Presbyterian Church at 3846 King St, Alexandria, VA 22302. Please visit and sing with us or just listen to our rehearsal...we love guests. We rehearse at the same time and place as The Harmonizers, the lower voiced chorus associated with The Collective. Here's an article about our success in a barbershop style convention. https://www.alxnow.com/2025/03/27/notes-alexandria-singers-win-top-honors-at-regional-contest/ Hope to see you soon.

Let's meet up and have an acoustic gypsy jazz jam! There is a nice quiet studio space on the third floor of Photoworks and the owner of Photoworks (Neil) will let us use the space. He has folding chairs there. There is a a parking garage that is free on weekends almost right next to the store, so parking is way easy. I am hoping that an early evening on a Sunday will work well for a number of folks. I am open to doing a Wednesday evening or other times that might work well for folks in upcoming events. We can also explore other venues and locations. A local bar also said I could use their restaurant on a Sunday afternoon or evening or a mid week evening for a possible future jam session. Step one is meeting up and getting to talk and play some music and then we can discuss what works for folks best etc after we see each other. Hope lots of y'all can make it. My personal email address is Taraworlds@gmail.com. I am not awesome at using the meetup platform for communicating quite yet. If you want my cell phone number and plan to come and want it in case of questions email me ahead of time and I can give it to you. I will not be checking emails that day. Looking forward to lots of friend making and music making. :) Tara Linhardt

Per Collective: Ooooh party people. LISTEN UP: we're doing something fun yet again. It's the only way we know how! On Friday Jan 23 Collective is holding a "Dark of Night" event at Rai's Rendezvous. WHAT DOES THAT MEAN!?!?!? Come in black - your fanciest, your most emo, your most badass black leather...it ALL goes. And we're pulling a bunch of older Collective songs out of the shadows and putting them back on stage for ONE NIGHT ONLY. We can't wait to see you!

✨ Join us for our **3rd Saturday Social Ballroom Dance** and step into an evening filled with friendly dancers and the extraordinary musical DJ and Instructor talent of **Michael Sims**, where you can sign up for dances with Michael during the evening! **7:30 - 8:30 PM: Bachata Dance lesson by** **Michael Sims, of Lite on Your Feet Dancing.** **8:30 - 10:30 PM: Ballroom Dance music by Michael Sims.** $15 (cash or check) includes the lesson plus the dance, cold water and special scrumptious snacks this evening. Dress is Ballroom Casual. Please no cutoffs, T-shirts or jeans. Dress to Impress! No experience, reservations or partner needed. All Singles Welcome!! 1,850 sq. ft. beautiful oak dance floor. Plenty of free, safe parking ## Questions? Find Colvin Run at [http://www.colvinrun.org](http://www.colvinrun.org) or visit [http://www.meetup.com/colvinrun-org/](http://www.meetup.com/colvinrun-org/) or contact [Kathy.Milks@ColvinRun.org](mailto:Kathy.Milks@colvinrun.org) Please go to our **[website](https://www.colvinrun.org/the-events/calendar)** [calendar](https://www.colvinrun.org/the-events/calendar) for all dances at Colvin Run Dance Hall.

Collective's Winter White Party is BACK! Due to extremely popular demand, Collective is bringing it back again this January to help us get through the doldrums of January. Mark your calendars NOW! Collective rocks the best of the 80s, 90s, 2000s and today covering rock, pop, pop punk, alt and country hits. Voted "Best Local Band" 2022 & 2024 by readers of Arlington Magazine. FYI: Ned's charges a cover starting at 9. The band goes on at 9:30