Much Ado About Downtown: A Shakespearean Celebration!
March 6th through April 5th, 2025
Hark! Downtown Arlington transforms into a stage for mirth and merriment this spring with "Much Ado About Downtown," a Shakespearean-themed extravaganza! Enjoy a new series of programs, promotions, and silliness inspired by the upcoming Shakespeare Live! production at Levitt Pavilion. Much Ado About Downtown is hosted by Downtown Arlington and many participating businesses and destinations throughout our humble hamlet. Culminate the celebration with Shakespeare Live! performances at Levitt Pavilion on April 3rd, 4th, and 5th.
Whether you're a Bard buff or just looking for a jolly good time, Much Ado About Downtown promises a fortnight of festivities! Huzzah!
Events
Downtown Arlington presents Wooden O, an interactive Shakespeare adventure created by Brave Little Company
March 6th | City Center Plaza
Pop-Up Shakespeare
March 6th | Downtown Arlington
Shakespearean Trivia
March 6th | Gilligan’s
Mid-Summer Night’s Bloom: DIY Flower Crowns
March 6th | The Mosaic Market
Shakespeare & Sips
March 6th | Amore Mio Trattoria
Cultural District Mixer with Shakespeare Live!
March 12th | Theatre Arlington
Princess Cone Hat Crafting Party
March 23rd | Gilligan’s
Bar’d Crawl in Downtown Arlington
March 29th | Gilligan’s
Shakespeare Live!
April 3rd, 4th & 5th | Levitt Pavilion
Mellow Mushroom - $10 Shakespearean Peach Potion drink & $9.95 Macbeth Pizza (small 1-topping cheese pizza)
Hooligans Pub - Quench thy thirst with Romeo's Old Fashion or a Mint Juliet, our star-crossed lovers' drink specials!
Gilligan’s - Enjoy the Hamlet’s Ham Sandwich from the food menu & Tempest’s Tequila Sunrise as a themed-drink special at Gilligan’s
