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Antique Show, Chinquapin Reopens and Novemberfest

Plus, Casa Chirilagua 5K and the Little Theatre of Alexandria.

A glance at the weekend ahead in Alexandria:

Alexandria Antiques Show — The George Washington Masonic Memorial (101 Callahan Dr.) will host the annual Alexandria Antique Show all weekend long. The show will feature national and international antique dealers presenting an assortment of 18th and 19th century furniture, art, jewelry and much more. The show runs from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. 

Chinquapin Reopens — Chinquapin Park Recreation Center, closed since June 17 for HVAC repairs, reopens at 6 a.m., Friday Nov. 1.

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To celebrate the reopening, Alexandria’s Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities will open the rec center for free admission from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2. All ages are welcome.

Chinquapin Park Recreation Center is located at 3210 King St.

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Del Ray Artisans — The Del Ray Dozen Invitational Photography Show at Del Ray Artisans gallery (2704 Mount Vernon Ave.) opens Friday, Nov. 1 with a reception from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Subject matter ranges from landscapes to portraits and a little bit of everything in between.

“The 39 Steps” — Adapted from Alfred Hitchcock’s 1935 film of the same name, “The 39 Steps” runs through Nov. 16 at The Little Theatre of Alexandria (600 Wolfe St.). The play follows dashing Richard Hannay and his heroic efforts to solve the riddle of The 39 Steps while staying a step ahead of Nazi spies. This two-time Tony Award-winner features four actors playing more than 100 roles. Tickets are available for purchase online.

Alexandria 5K to Support Casa Chirilagua — Christ the King of Alexandria is hosting its second annual family 5K run/walk at 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 2 at Cameron Run Regional Park (4001 Eisenhower Ave.). Proceeds from the race benefit Casa Chirilagua. Registration is $25 for adults and $15 for participants under 18 and can be made online in advance or on-site. Cash prizes for top finisher. More information available at the event website.   

Novemberfest at Rustico —
Just take a look at the beer list for this fall festival, which will be held from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2 in the parking lot behind Rustico at 827 Slaters Ln. Admission is $5 at the door and it includes a Novemberfest can koozie while supplies last.

Tickets will be needed to purchase beer and food. Tickets will be available for $1 apiece. Beers will range from six to eight tickets for full 14-oz. pours and three to four tickets for most 6-oz. tasters.

Food will range from three to eight tickets.  


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