Upcoming art in Arlington: dates, times, venues and ticket prices for this weekend and the weeks ahead, updated daily.
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Thu, Oct 29, 2026 · 6:00 PM · Free · MoCA Arlington Innovation Studio + Store, 525 14th Street South, Arlington, VA 22202
Create playful or thought-provoking miniature sculptures by combining small found objects with air dry clay.
Details for Death and how to reheat your old nachos: a mini sculpture workshop - FREE!
Thu, Oct 29, 2026 · 6:30 PM · $60.54 · Palette 22, 4053 Campbell Avenue, Arlington, VA 22206
Grab your girls for a spooky Paint & Sip with food, one drink, supplies, and costumes encouraged! $55 at Palette 22 in Arlington.
Details for Bad Witches Only: Halloween Girls’ Night Out Paint & Sip
Fri, Oct 30, 2026 · 12:00 PM · $39.19 · Dov & Company, 4238 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22203
Press real flowers onto mini pumpkins & sip hot chocolate. No skills needed, just enjoy the perfect Fall activity! Drop-in 12PM-Closing.
Details for Pressed Flower Pumpkin Decorating & Hot Chocolate - Sip and Craft Arlington
Mon, Nov 2, 2026 · 8:00 PM · $7.56 · Busboys and Poets Shirlington, 4251 South Campbell Ave, Arlington, VA 22206
Monday Night Open Mic! A Busboys and Poetry Event!
Details for 1st Mondays Open Mic Night | Shirlington | Hosted by KaNikki J.
Thu, Nov 5, 2026 · 5:00 PM · Free · 525 14th St S, 525 14th Street South, Arlington, VA 22202
Feeling festive? Join us for seasonal crafting fun, from making giant paper snowflakes to drip painting ornaments.
Fri, Nov 6, 2026 · 6:00 PM · 4238 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22203
Turn nature into art! Design your own pressed flower frame — a fun, easy, and creative craft that brings the beauty of nature to your home!
Details for Pressed Flower Frame Workshop - Dov & Company, Ballston Quarter
Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · 9:00 AM · Free · Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington Innovation Studio + Store, 525 14th St S, Arlington, VA 22202
For Adults: Bring in an idea or in-progress project for a social crafting session at the Innovation Studio + Store! Coffee and tea provided!
Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · 1:00 PM · $81.88 · Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington, 3550 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22201
This beginner-friendly workshop is designed for anyone who wants to learn how to draw and master the foundations of drawing.
Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · 1:00 PM · $263.28 · Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington, 3550 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22201
Join instructor Jonathan Ege in a 3-session workshop to learn the fundamentals of oil painting. (Ages 18+)
Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · 12:00 PM · $49.87–$76.54 · Daydrift Books & Cafe, 1550 Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA 22202
Unwind, sip on your favorite café drink, and formulate your very own bespoke perfume or body mist!
Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · 3:00 PM · $23.18–$28.52 · Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington, 3550 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22201
Join artist Lindsay Mueller and yoga instructor Chelsea Estevez for an afternoon of creativity combining yoga and drawing!
Mon, Nov 9, 2026 · 8:00 PM · $7.13 · Busboys and Poets Shirlington, 4251 South Campbell Ave, Arlington, VA 22206
Monday Night Open Mic! A Busboys and Poetry Event !
Details for 2nd Mondays Open Mic Night | Shirlington | Hosted by 13 of Nazareth
Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · 2:00 PM · Free · Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington, 3550 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22201
Join MoCA Arlington Resident Artist Emily Fussner for a gallery talk in “Some Shining Coil of Wind,” the artist’s current solo exhibition.
Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · 2:30 PM · Free · MoCA Arlington Innovation Studio + Store, 525 14th Street South, Arlington, VA 22202
Join MoCA Arlington & the Crochet Cart Project for this drop-in meet up. Learn to stitch or work on a project in a beginner friendly setting
Details for Fiber Arts Series @ the Innovation Studio -- Drop-in Crochet or Knitting
Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · 6:30 PM · $71.21 · MoCA Arlington Innovation Studio + Store, 525 14th Street South, Arlington, VA 22202
Learn how to paint your pet in watercolor in this 2-hour artist-led workshop!
Details for Social Series: Pet Portrait Watercolors with Alexandra Schmeling
Mon, Nov 16, 2026 · 8:00 PM · $7.13 · Busboys and Poets Shirlington, 4251 South Campbell Ave, Arlington, VA 22206
Monday Night Open Mic! A Busboys and Poetry Event!
Details for 3rd Monday Open Mic Night | Shirlington | Hosted by Angelique Palmer
Sat, Nov 21, 2026 · 2:30 PM · $46.65 · Ballston Quarter, 4238 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22203
Whip, top, and decorate your own dessert-style candle — a fun, hands-on experience that smells as good as it looks!
Details for Candle Decorating Experience - Make your own dessert inspired candle!
Sun, Nov 22, 2026 · 12:00 PM · $49.87–$76.54 · 1601 Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA 22202
Unwind, sip on a brunch beverage and create your custom tumbler while adding some bling to your new favorite cup for the season!
Mon, Nov 23, 2026 · 8:00 PM · $7.13 · Busboys and Poets Shirlington, 4251 South Campbell Ave, Arlington, VA 22206
Monday Night Open Mic! A Busboys and Poetry Event!
Details for 4th Mondays Open Mic Night | Shirlington, VA | Hosted by Roscoe Burnems
Mon, Nov 30, 2026 · 8:00 PM · $7.13 · Busboys and Poets Shirlington, 4251 South Campbell Ave, Arlington, VA 22206
Monday Night Open Mic! A Busboys and Poetry Event !
Details for 5th Mondays Open Mic Night | Shirlington, VA | Four on the 5th: All Host
Wed, Dec 2, 2026 · 6:30 PM · $23.18 · MoCA Arlington Innovation Studio + Store, 525 14th Street South, Arlington, VA 22202
Explore the many practices and processes of intuitive art making-- with a variety of mediums and techniques! Offerings rotate each month.
Details for Wellness Wednesdays @ the Innovation Studio: Intuitive Art Making
Sat, Dec 5, 2026 · 1:00 PM · $81.88 · Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington, 3550 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22201
Get ready to unleash your creativity and nourish your mind, body, and soul at our Art & Wellness Workshop (Ages 18+)
Sun, Dec 6, 2026 · 1:00 PM · $92.55 · Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington, 3550 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22201
In this 2-hour workshop instructor Jennifer Wilkin Penick will lead you through the steps to create gorgeous and layered mixed media blooms.
Sat, Dec 12, 2026 · 1:00 PM · $49.87 · Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington, 3550 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22201
Join us for a fun and hands-on floral arrangement workshop! (Ages 18+)
Sat, Dec 12, 2026 · 1:00 PM · $161.90 · Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington, 3550 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22201
Build upon your foundational oil painting skills with instructor Jonathan Ege in this 2-part workshop. (Ages 18+)
Details for Workshop: Advanced Oil Techniques (Ages 18+) - 2 Sessions
Sun, Dec 13, 2026 · 12:00 PM · $39.19–$65.87 · Daydrift Books & Cafe, 1550 Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA 22202
Get into the festive spirit with our Holiday-Themed Paint & Sip, part of the ongoing Coffee & Crafts Series at Daydrift Books & Cafe!
Details for Holiday Themed Paint and Sip @ Day Drift Books & Cafe
Sun, Dec 20, 2026 · 12:00 PM · $55.20–$87.21 · Daydrift Books & Cafe, 1550 Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA 22202
Get cozy and creative this autumn! Join us for a spooky-meets-cozy hands-on candle-making workshop.
Details for Winter & Holiday Candle Workshop - Crafts & Coffee Series