The first weekend of June brings plenty of summer happenings, from a welcome celebration for the Croatian National Football Team to other food festivals, concerts and tours.
Events like Best of the West, Flavors and Sounds of Croatia in Alexandria and the sold-out Taste of Del Ray will keep foodies satisfied this weekend. History fans will enjoy the Wilkes Street Cemetery Complex Walking Tour. Musicians will also treat the community to free concerts with Alexandria Citizens Band: A Journey Through American Music and LIVE at the Lyceum: Piano & Friends Concert.
Alexandria City High School seniors will embark on new beginnings after walking the stage at tomorrow’s graduation at George Mason University’s EagleBank Arena in Fairfax.
The doors open at the arena (4400 University Drive) at 8 a.m. and the student processional begins at 8:45 a.m. for the class that Alexandria City Public Schools calls “the Class that Changes Tomorrow.”
Alexandria writer John Adam Wasowicz’s eighth novel in his Old Town Mystery series is set against a murder on July 4.
In “Patriots Circle,” Wasowicz’s protagonist, attorney Mo Katz, is back investigating another murder. Katz is a modern day Sherlock Holmes, working out of his small office at 221B Wales Alley. The book will be released on June 15.
With a variety of engaging summer camps, Alexandria children can develop new passions and continue learning even when school is out.
Here are the nominees for “Best Summer Camp in Alexandria” as part of our returning ALXnow Readers’ Choice awards.
Join us Saturday June 13 for a special edition of the Gustave Art & Craft Market, celebrating Father’s Day and the 2026 World Cup! Find that special gift for Dad from local artisans & crafters and enjoy family fun, community & Gustave’s delicious World Cup specialties. Plus, singer songwriter Chris Fotos performs before the game.
Gustave Art & Craft Market takes place the Second Saturday of the month at Gustave Boulangerie, 2213 Mt. Vernon Avenue in the heart of Del Ray. Each month features special kids’ activities. Mark your calendars for the Second Saturday and see you at Gustave!
Meet Layla, a pint-sized pup who will be your loyal companion once she warms up to you.
This 4-year-old dog is timid when meeting new people, but an Animal Welfare League of Alexandria volunteer told ALXnow patience goes a long way with her.
On This Day in Alexandria History — “On June 5, 1922, groundbreaking for the George Washington Masonic Memorial at Shuter’s Hill took place. Memorial association president Louis A. Watres and Charles H. Callahan, Past Master of Alexandria-Washington Lodge No. 22 turned the first dirt.” [Historic Alexandria]
Good Thursday evening, Alexandria. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar.
🕗 News recap
The following articles were published earlier today — Jun 4, 2026.
Here are today’s most-read articles:
- JUST IN: Old Town jewelry store theft suspect arrested in church basement (2061 views)
- Alexandria proposes converting parking spaces to pocket park in Del Ray (1586 views)
- Morning Notes for June 4, 2026 (475 views)
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on Friday in Alexandria, from our event calendar.
☀️ Friday’s forecast
Expect a sunny day with a high of 93°F and calm winds shifting to the west at about 6 mph in the afternoon. Friday night will be partly cloudy with temperatures dropping to around 69°F and a gentle south wind blowing at 3 to 5 mph. See more from Weather.gov.
💡 Quote of the Day
“Success is not how high you have climbed, but how you make a positive difference to the world.”
– Roy T. Bennett
🌅 Tonight’s sunset
Thanks for reading!
Cameras will be rolling on Sunday, June 21 at Alexandria’s “Now or Never” installation at Waterfront Park in Old Town.
That’s the day of the summer solstice — the longest day of the year — and artist Alicia Eggert designed the installation at 1 Prince Street to align with the sun’s path from sunrise to sunset.
Members of Alexandria’s LGBTQ+ community are celebrating Pride Month with events throughout June.
Pride Month recognizes the contributions of LGBTQ+ communities and their push for civil rights. June was chosen for the Pride Month observance to commemorate the 1969 Stonewall Rebellion, a protest of police raids on gay bar Stonewall Inn in New York City that led to a greater movement to seek LGBTQ+ rights.
