Premier Events Cherry Blossom Pop-Up History Tours TBA – see below Two pop-up tours to occur during peak bloom weekend Admission: $12 per adults; $5 per child Tour departs from the Alexandria Visitor Center 221 King Street http://www.discoveralexva.com Discover Alexandria will be offering a Cherry Blossom Pop-Up History Tour in April. The tour will occur […]
38th Annual Parade will be the Largest St. Patrick’s Day Parade in the D.C. Region in 2019
February 28, 2019 by Leave a Comment
38th Annual Parade will be the Largest St. Patrick’s Day Parade in the D.C. Region in 2019 WHAT: 38th Annual Alexandria St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Fun Dog Show Visitors and residents are invited to don their green and line King Street in Old Town Alexandria to kick off the region’s St. Patrick’s Day celebrations at the 38th Annual […]
Tall Ship Providence Coming to Alexandria
February 1, 2019 by Leave a Comment
By Bob Tagert The cover of the first Old Town Crier printed in January 1988 featured the Schooner Alexandria, which at the time was the resident ship and sailing ambassador for the City of Alexandria. The Alexandria has been gone from our waterfront for a long time, but soon Alexandria will acquire a new tall […]
Alexandria December 2018 Events
December 1, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Through the 16th “A Christmas Carol” Various times Admission: $20 The Little Theatre of Alexandria 600 Wolfe Street 703-683-0496 http://www.TheLittleTheatre.com The Little Theatre of Alexandria rings in the holiday season with a return of the classic by Charles Dickens. Ebenezer Scrooge, a miserable, bitter old miser travels with ghostly guides through Christmas past, present and […]
November Alexandria Events Calendar
November 2, 2018 by Leave a Comment
2nd Art on Tap 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Admission: $45 The Art League Gallery Torpedo Factory Art Cent 105 N. Union St. 703-683-2323 http://www.TheArtLeague.org Enjoy local craft beers, original artwork and amazing food at The Art League’s annual Art on Tap! Craft beers from local breweries have been artfully paired with a work […]
October Alexandria Events
October 1, 2018 by Leave a Comment
FESTIVALS 5th – 7th Mount Vernon Fall Wine Festival and Sunset Tour 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Admission: Friday, October 5: $42; Saturday, October 6: $48; Sunday, October 7: $38 George Washington’s Mount Vernon 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy. 703-780-2000 http://www.MountVernon.org Celebrate the history of wine in Virginia with exclusive evening tours of the Mansion and cellar, appearances […]
September National Harbor Events
August 31, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Harbor Events September 2018 Ongoing through October Fitness on the Potomac On the Plaza Participate in FREE fitness classes on the Plaza. All classes run from 7-8 pm with Saturday morning Yoga that runs from 10-11 am. Mondays – Cardio Blast Tuesdays – Kickboxing Wednesdays – Zumba Saturdays – Yoga Farmers Market Returns American Way […]
September Alexandria Events Calendar
August 31, 2018 by Leave a Comment
1st The Alexandria Black History Museum Presents: Story Time for Little Historians 11 a.m. Free; $3 suggested donation Alexandria Black History Museum, 902 Wythe St., Alexandria, VA 22314 703-746-4356 alexandriava.gov/blackhistory Bring your little learners to the Alexandria Black History Museum for cultural stories and creative craft activities that introduce world history and folklore. Story time will […]
Alexandria Symphony Orchestra 2018-19 Season
August 31, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Alexandria Symphony Orchestra 2018-19 Season BEETHOVEN’S SYMPHONY NO. 7 James Ross, Music Director Alexander Kerr, violinist TORKE: Javelin DVOŘÁK: Romance in F minor SAINT-SAËNS: Introduction and Rondo capriccioso BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 7 in A major Saturday, September 29 th at 8:00 p.m. Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall Sunday, September 30th at 3:00 p.m. George Washington Masonic Memorial UPCOMING CONCERTS: MENDELSSOHN’S SCOTTISH […]
August 2018 National Harbor Calendar
August 1, 2018 by Leave a Comment
August 2018 Ongoing through October Fitness on the Potomac On the Plaza Participate in FREE fitness classes on the Plaza. All classes run from 7-8 pm with Saturday morning Yoga that runs from 10-11 am. Mondays – Cardio Blast Tuesdays – Kickboxing Wednesdays – Zumba Saturdays – Yoga Farmers Market Returns American Way Sundays through […]
