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 future to find the true meaning of the holidays. Complete with special effects, Victorian carols, and Tiny Tim, “A Christmas Carol” is a must-see for the entire family. Through the 23rd “Christmas at the Old Bull & Bush” Various times Admission: $55 MetroStage 1201 N. Royal Street 703-548-9044 http://www.MetroStage.org The Old Bull and Bush Public House is alive with British music hall songs and carols, corny jokes and funny sketches, tuneful melodies, sing-a-longs and sausage rolls! Celebrate the holidays with Florrie Forde, the most famous music hall star of the era, and her troupe of British performers. 1st, 7th, 8th, & 16th Mount Vernon by Candlelight Various times Admission: $25 for adults (ages 12 and up); $17 for youth (ages 6-11) George Washington’s Mount Vernon 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy. 703-780-2000 http://www.MountVernon.org/CandleLight Join Mount Vernon’s residents and visitors for a festive evening. The experience begins in the Ford Orientation Center, where you can enjoy the sounds of the holiday season and view spectacular Christmas trees highlighting the lives of the Washington’s. Light concessions will be available for purchase. The evening will conclude with live music in the Education Center Lobby and an opportunity to visit the Education Center exhibits and The Shops. 8th, 15th & 22nd Photos with Santa in Old Town Alexandria 12 pm to 3 pm Admission: Advance reservation required. Hooray for Books! 1555 King Street 703-548-4092 http://www.Hooray4Books.com Hooray for Books! and Visit Alexandria are pleased to present photos with the region’s most beloved…
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 of art from an Art League instructor. Local restaurants have chosen a brew/artwork coupling to serve as their muse to create the perfect complementary appetizer. Enjoy the brew, bite, and artwork trifectas. Sample the creative combinations while drinking from a take-home Art on Tap beer tasting glass, and then vote for your favorite at the end of the event. 3rd, 10th & 17th Portside History 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission: Free 1 King Street PortsideInOldTown.com Part of the Portside in Old Town programming series on the waterfront, the Office of Historic Alexandria presents Portside History, showcasing Alexandria’s maritime history through exhibits and interactive activities. 9TH Late Shift at the Torpedo Factory Art Center 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Admission: Free Torpedo Factory Art Center 105 N. Union St. http://www.torpedofactory.org Enjoy gallery talks, artist receptions, music, live performances, hands-on artmaking and three floors of open artists’ studios. There will be a special Late Shift celebrating 100 years since the groundbreaking for the U.S. Naval Torpedo Station in Alexandria. With an eye on the future, the Torpedo Factory Art Center will celebrate the past and their military history for this special Late Shift event. 9th – 11th 12th Annual Alexandria Film Festival Admission: TBA AMC Hoffman 22 Theater and Beatley Central Library http://www.alexfilmfest.com Come join us for three days of both ticketed and cost-free screenings of the best in independent filmmaking from around the world and our own Alexandria neighborhoods. The 12th Annual Alexandria…
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 by George and Martha Washington, and a live blues band. Bring a blanket, relax on the east lawn overlooking the scenic Potomac River, and sample wines made in Virginia. During tours of the Mansion, visit the cellar where Washington stored his wine and learn about the successes and failures of our Founding Father’s endeavors with wine. 6th 23rd Annual Art on the Avenue 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission: Free Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria, VA 22301 http://www.artontheavenue.org Art on the Avenue is a multicultural arts festival celebrating our community’s diversity through the arts in the Del Ray neighborhood in Alexandria, Virginia. This festival is held on the first Saturday in October, rain or shine. People are greeted by more than 300 artists (jewelers to silversmith and beaders, woodworkers, pottery makers, soap crafters, glass makers, unique painters, sculptures, and fabric artists), musicians (Irish, folk, rock n’ roll, country and more), and food vendors (hot dogs, BBQ, Indian, crab cakes, chocolate bananas dipped on a stick, and homemade cider donuts). Activities for children include stuff-your-own scarecrow, paint-a-pumpkin, lotus flower design and weave screen art to name a few. 12th – 14th Portside in Old Town Festival Old Town Alexandria Waterfront 1 King Street Free admission; $ for food and drink PortsideInOldTown.com In celebration of Old Town Alexandria’s new waterfront experience with the opening of a greatly expanded new park area at the foot of King Street and launch of the Portside in Old Town waterfront programming series, the Portside in Old Town Festival kicks off the fun with activities along the Potomac River. Festival-goers will enjoy free tours of the tall ship…
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 take place every first Saturday of the month at 11 a.m. in the Watson Reading Room (located next door to the museum.) Explore our museum exhibits afterwards to learn about local black history. All ages are welcome, but most suitable for children 3 to 6 years old. 6th First Thursdays Del Ray 6-9 p.m. Free; pets welcome Along Mount Vernon Ave. http://www.visitdelray.com First Thursdays is a series of free outdoor street festivals along Mount Vernon Avenue in the spring and summer. This is the last First Thursday of the season. The Del Ray Business Association features businesses along Mount Vernon Avenue, special events, food and music. Each month has a different theme with activities for children, live music and a festive atmosphere. 9th George Washington Patriot Run 8 a.m. Admission George Washington’s Mount Vernon http://www.MountVernon.org Dash through history during the George Washington Patriot Run. The 10K and 5K course takes runners up and down the scenic George Washington Memorial Parkway and traces Washington’s footsteps through the historic area at Mount Vernon. Cross the finish line with the beautiful mansion in view! A free Kids Run will be held near the finish line at Mount Vernon (registration required). All 10K and 5K runners will receive a T-shirt and a finisher medal. All Kids Fun Run participants will receive a kids medal. Apothecary Museum Geek Tours: American Sign Language 11 a.m. to noon Admission: $15 Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum 105 S. Fairfax St. 703-746-3852 http://www.alexandriava.gov Learn about the muggle botanical science that inspired the potions…
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 December 23rd 11am – 3 pm Community Foodworks has pulled together many local vendors for the Market this summer. Local farmers and food producers will be offering fresh produce—apples, locally-baked breads, humanely-raised meats and dairy products, as well as coffee, eggs and more. Vendors may vary during the season. Ongoing Through September Summer Fridays Are Back! On the Plaza 4 pm- 8 pm Start your weekend right with Summer Fridays at National Harbor! Play Corn hole, Connect Four, Giant Jenga, hula hoop, hopscotch, and more with family and friends. Enjoy performances by Bobby McKey’s, giveaways, and listen to the DJ spin your favorite summer jams. And of course, joining us means you get front row seats to the best sunset view in the DMV. Get your cameras ready and your flip flops on! Movies on the Potomac On the Big Screen At the Plaza Nothing says summer like an evening under the stars—and there’s no better way to enjoy the season than movie nights at National Harbor. Pack your chairs, grab food to go from one of our delicious dining establishments, and meet us at the Plaza screen for a free evening of fun! Date Night Movies – 7 pm 2nd – Victoria and Abdul 9th – Transformers: The Last Knight 16th – Before I Fall 23rd – The Blindside 30th – Mean Girls Family Night Movies – 6 pm 5th – Maleficent 12th – The Little Mermaid 19th – The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe 26th –…
August 4th Friendship Firehouse Festival 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Admission: Free Friendship Firehouse Museum 107 S. Alfred Street 703-746-3891 alexandriava.gov/FriendshipFirehouse The Friendship Veterans Fire Engine Association (FVFEA) holds its annual Firehouse Festival each year on the first Saturday in August. The popular family event features antique fire apparatus, craft booths, displays by Alexandria merchants and live music. In addition to the day’s outdoor events, festival participants will enjoy visiting the Friendship Firehouse Museum, originally built as a firehouse in 1855. The FVFEA is now a philanthropic organization focusing on fire-fighting history and fire safety. It remains active in community events, including the annual Festival and supports historic preservation of the building and its collection. Food and beverages are available. Children will receive free fire helmets and are treated to a supervised visit inside the City of Alexandria’s fire trucks. 9th Second Thursday at the Torpedo Factory Art Center 6-9 p.m. Admission: Free Torpedo Factory Art Center 105 N. Union Street torpedofactory.org Every second Thursday visit until 9 p.m. and browse open studios and galleries, get to know the artists, and enjoy special programming throughout the building. Don’t miss the monthly lecture series, Torpedo Talks, at 8 p.m. in the Main Hall. This series features some of the contemporary art world’s best-known artists, art curators and art professionals. 10th Alexandria After-Work Concert Series 6-8 p.m. Admission: $15 suggested donation to musicians Murray-Dick-Fawcett House 517 Prince Street alexandriava.gov/Historic Co-sponsored by the Office of Historic Alexandria and the Folklore Society of Greater Washington, join us for monthly Friday-night concerts on the second Friday of the month. The August band TBA. Great music with a $15 suggested donation for the musicians. No ticket required – show up and enjoy the music! Beer and wine for sale; light refreshments available as well. 12th Apothecary Museum Geek…
June 27 – July 1 & July 4 – 8 Smithsonian Folklife Festival National Mall between Twelfth and Fourteenth Streets Washington, DC https://festival.si.edu June 29-30 River and Roots Festival Watermelon Park Venue 3322 Lockes Mill Road Berryville, VA 22611 http://riverandroots.com July 13-15 Red Wing VI Roots Music Festival 94 Natural Chimneys Lane Mt. Solon, VA 22843 https://www.redwingroots.com July 13-15 Pasture Palooza Music & Arts Festival 339 Minniewood Lane Berryville, VA 22611 http://pasturepalooza.com July 19-22 The Peach Music Fest Montage Mountain Ski Resort Scranton, PA http://thepeachmusicfestival.com July 25 -29 Floydfest 894 Rock Castle Gorge Road Floyd, VA 24091 http://floydfest.com July 26-29 Doah Fest The Farm 1920 South Page Valley Road Luray, Va. http://doahfest.com
Historic Alexandria Attics and Alleys Tours Saturdays in May 2018 from 9 a.m.-noon Admission: $35; advanced reservations required Departs from: Lee-Fendall House Museum & Garden 614 Oronoco St. Gadsby’s Tavern Museum 134 N. Royal St. 703-746-4242 http://www.alexandriava.gov/gadsbystavern The curious are invited to visit rarely seen spaces at four of Alexandria’s historic sites on this special three-hour walking tour of Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, the Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum, Lee-Fendall House Museum & Garden and Carlyle House Historic Park. Tickets can be reserved online at shop.alexandriava.gov. The 17th Biennial Ikebana Exhibit May 1st-6th Admission: Free The Art League Gallery Torpedo Factory Art Center 105 N. Union St. 703-683-2323 http://www.theartleague.org Art and nature come together as The Art League welcomes back the Washington, D.C. branch of The Sogetsu School for our 17th Biennial Ikebana Show. Join us at Art on the Rocks on May 4 and sip cocktails inspired by the Ikebana installations! Recognized as a sculptural form of art, Ikebana, the art of Japanese flower arranging, has over 300 schools of thought. Art on the Rocks May 4th – 7:30-10 p.m. Admission: $55 each The Art League Gallery Torpedo Factory Art Center 105 N. Union St. 703-683-2323 http://www.theartleague.org The Art League is challenging local mixologists to each select an installation from their Biennial Ikebana Show as inspiration to create the most artistic cocktail and appetizer pairing and then compete for the title of “Art on the Rocks” champion. Art on the Rocks ticket holders will get to sample all of the delicious pairings and vote for their favorite during the event. A panel of experts will crown the winners of the most creative cocktail, appetizer, and artwork pairing. Carlyle’s Perfectly Paired Chocolate & Wine Tasting May 5th – 6:30-9:30 p.m. Admission: $40 Carlyle House Historic Park 121 N. Fairfax St. 703-549-2997 http://www.carlylehouse.org What goes…
April Main Attractions 85th Annual Alexandria Historic Homes & Garden Tour April 21, 2018 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission: $45 in advance; $55 day of; $25 for single-site admission Various locations throughout Old Town Alexandria 703-838-5005 http://www.VAGardenWeek.org On April 21st, five of Old Town Alexandria’s finest private homes and gardens will open to the public as part of the 85th Historic Garden Week, the oldest and largest house and garden tour in the nation. The homes will feature beautiful flower arrangements created by the members of the Garden Club of Alexandria and The Hunting Creek Garden Club, which are sponsoring the tour, open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A Marketplace at The Athenaeum, boutique shopping, and fine dining are just steps away. In addition, the tour ticket allows access to two Garden Club of Virginia restoration projects, George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens and Green Spring Gardens, in addition to other local properties of historic interest. 34th Annual George Washington Parkway Classic 10 Mile, 5K and Kids Dash April 22, 2018 at 8:00 a.m. Admission: $10-$80 Old Town Alexandria; starting places vary http://www.visitalexandriava.com/parkwayclassic The George Washington Parkway Classic is Alexandria’s hometown race, and so much more, with the Parkway route connecting two of the area’s most historic spots. The starting gun (sadly, there is no musket) fires steps from the picturesque George Washington’s Mount Vernon. From there, you’ll travel down the tree-lined George Washington Memorial Parkway to another area associated with Washington, charming Old Town Alexandria. In addition to the 10 mile distance, a 5K and kids dash are available. The George Washington Parkway Classic supports the Boys and Girls Club of Alexandria and has been voted a favorite spring race by RunWashington Magazine. Join Pacers Running for the 34th Annual George Washington Parkway Classic! MORE SPRING EVENTS & TOURS: Through the…
Alexandria’s 37th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 3 is the First in the DC Region Classic Car Show and Fun Dog Show Round Out a Day of Festivities WHAT: 37th Annual Alexandria St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Classic Car Show and Fun Dog Show Visitors and residents are invited to don their green and line King Street in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia to kick off the D.C. region’s St. Patrick’s Day celebrations at the 37th Annual Alexandria St. Patrick’s Day Parade presented by the Ballyshaners, a nonprofit that aims to promote and preserve Irish heritage. More than 3,500 participants will march in the parade, including dog rescue groups, pipe and drum bands, historical re-enactors, Shriners and Kena cars, and Irish dancers. Parade-goers come early for the Classic Car Show featuring more than a dozen cars on Pitt Street and the Fun Dog Show on Market Square. This year’s fun dog show is hosted by WUSA9 News’ Peggy Fox and benefits the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria. More than 20 costumed dogs will compete in a range of categories, including Best Human/Canine Look-Alike, Most Talented and Most St. Paddy’s Spirit. Each of the winners will receive a 2018 “Pet” Troy Award Trophy, in honor of this year’s Grand Marshalls, Pat and Bernadette Troy. The dogs will then kick off the parade. WHEN: Saturday, March 3, 2018 TIME: Parade starts at 12:15 p.m. and ends at 2 p.m. Classic Car Show is from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Fun Dog Show is from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. WHERE: Parade starts at King and Alfred Streets and ends at Lee and Cameron Streets Classic Car Show is on Pitt Street between King and Cameron Streets featuring more than a dozen cars Fun Dog Show is on Market Square in front of Alexandria City Hall at 301 King Street WEBSITE: www.ballyshaners.org
View More