Friday, March 1, 2013
Things to do in Alexandria and beyond this weekend, March 1 - 3.
The big event in downtown Alexandria this weekend is the 32nd annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The parade is this Saturday, March 2, in Old Town. The festivities start with a classic car show at 10 a.m., the Fun Dog Show at Market Square at 10:30 a.m. The parade itself starts at 12:30 p.m. See a map of the parade route here. Saturday’s weather is expected to be mostly cloudy with a high of 44 degrees and a very slight chance of rain. Here’s what else is going on in Alexandria and beyond this weekend: Alexandria Antiques Show - This event was canceled Friday morning and will not go on as scheduled. “The Wiz” “POWER ART” Exhibit Opens Cabaret for the Friends of the Falls Church Homeless Shelter Engaged! in Washington Free Admission to Lee-…
Friday, February 22, 2013
Some ideas for your weekend in and around Alexandria.
Although the George Washington Birthday Parade in Old Town Alexandria has passed, many local groups are celebrating Washington’s birthday throughout this month. In addition, there’s free music and more in Alexandria and beyond. Here’s your weekend planner: Walking with Washington George Washington and Religion: Private Man and Public Issues Acoustic Blues Night Winter Caberet featuring The Alexandria Singers African-American Film Festival: The Color Purple
Friday, February 8, 2013
Some suggestions for your weekend in and around Alexandria.
While people in New England hunker down for a major blizzard, the weather here in Virginia will be partly sunny with daytime temperatures in low 40s. Washington Metropolitan Restaurant Week continues through this weekend with lunch and dinner specials at more than a dozen Alexandria restaurants. Read more about WMRW here. Friday Knit at the Movies Alexandria Choral Society Sings Bach's "Komm, Jesu, komm" and Kluge's "Alexandria Voices" Civil War Songs and Letters Feel the Heritage Festival Georgetown ARTS 2013 Exhibit Mardi Gras The Mardi Gras parade and festival in Arlington is one of the biggest Mardi Gras celebrations in our region. For more information, see the Arlington Mardi Gras Parade guide on Clarendon-Courthouse Patch.
Friday, February 1, 2013
Some suggestions for your weekend in and around Alexandria.
The first weekend in February is sure to be interesting… if you care about weather or football. If you don’t really care about either of those, there are other things to do, too! Here’s our round-up of things to do this weekend in Alexandria and beyond. Old Town Boutique District Warehouse Sale The Fabulous Hubcaps 'Reservoir Dogs' at the Dome Theatre ZOSO: A Tribute to Led Zeppelin Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Team in Training Info Session GROUNDHOG DAY Potomac Phil’s Prediction SUPER BOWL SUNDAY Super Bowl XLVII Have an event? You can add it to our events calendar by clicking on the ‘events’ tab above, or leave a comment below to let people know about your weekend plans!
Friday, January 25, 2013
Things to do this weekend (Jan. 24 - 26) in Alexandria and beyond.
Cold temperatures will continue through this weekend under deceptively warm-looking sunny skies. Here are a few ways to warm up this weekend across the metro area. Winter Restaurant Week Continues SOHO Photography Project at Art League Gallery Civil War Ball St. Paul's Tours Cartoon Skate Nats Fest What are you up to this weekend, Alexandria? Tell us about events we should highlight in the comments section below!
Friday, January 18, 2013
Things to do this weekend in and around Alexandria.
This weekend is both the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend and the second inauguration weekend of President Barack Obama (For complete inauguration coverage, click here). If your weekend is not filled with inauguration-related activities, there are plenty of other things to do in and around town. Here’s a roundup. Winter Restaurant Week Starts Friday Historic Beer Dinner Slam Alexandria SOUPer Saturday 2013 Kitten Purrlooza Note: City of Alexandria offices, schools and libraries will be closed in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day (observed) on Monday. What are you up to this weekend, Alexandria? Tell us about events we should highlight in the comments section below!
Friday, January 11, 2013
A few things to do in Alexandria, Arlington and DC this weekend.
DC No Pants Subway Ride When: 2 p.m. Sunday. Where: Hancock Park in front of the L'Enfant Plaza Metro. Why Go: If you have an affinity for counterculture or just feel like trying something adventurous for the new year, this is a very public way to do it. Plus, think of all the great answers you could come up with for not wearing pants: "My pants are invisible." Or, "It's Sunday, duh." Price: Your dignity. And the cost of your Metro fare. “The Full Monty” Where: Little Theatre of Alexandria, 600 Wolfe St, Alexandria, VA When: Show runs through Feb. 2. Why Go: In this Tony-winning musical, six unemployed steel workers decide to improve their financial prospects and self-esteem. Show includes adult content. Price: $22 - $27 Opening Reception…
Sunday, December 30, 2012
Some suggestions for your weekend in and around Alexandria.
Choose from a variety of local activities as we close out 2012 and welcome the New Year. First Night Alexandria Christmas Cookie Burn 5K "The Nutcracker" 150th Anniversary Commemoration of the Civil War Raid at Lake Accotink Library Events:
Friday, December 21, 2012
Some suggestions for your weekend in and around Alexandria.
Making plans for the weekend? Check out our list of local events happening this Friday through Sunday. Christmas at Mount Vernon Bingo Indoor Ice Skating Crafts for Kids American Festival Pops Orchestra – Holiday Pops: "Songs of the Season"
Friday, December 14, 2012
Some ideas for your weekend in and around Alexandria.
Take a look at Patch’s list of local events happening this Friday through Sunday. The Little Theatre of Alexandria presents "A Christmas Carol" Holiday Invitational Cheerleading Competition Colonial English Handbell Ringers: 12 Ringers Ringing Peace and Harmony Ladies Tea Holiday Shops and Craft Fairs:
Beth Lawton
3:35 pm on Friday, March 1, 2013
Hi Scot, Thanks for alerting us. The event was canceled this morning and we didn't know that until now. We have updated the weekend planner. - Beth more ›