PlantHouse opens in Old Town — “PlantHouse will open at 921 N St. Asaph St. and will offer premium houseplants and ceramics, plus the opportunity to build a terrarium in their do-it-yourself and workshop space.” [Alexandria Living Magazine]
It’s Tuesday — Humid throughout the day. High of 91 and low of 72. Sunrise at 5:47 am and sunset at 8:28 pm. [Weather.gov]
Make your own candle workshop — “Learn about everything from wicks to wax in this candle making class led by Candace of C&A Soy Candles!” [Patch]
City pitches new bonus height plan — “The City of Alexandria held a virtual community meeting on May 19 to discuss a proposed zoning text amendment that would allow developers to build taller buildings with more units in exchange for more low-income housing.” [Alexandria Times]
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Here’s a roundup of all the events, live music, and entertainment happening around Alexandria this weekend. Enjoy! Are you organizing an event? Submit events to ALXnow. Friday, April 19 Things…
The Alexandria Branch of the NAACP, Shiloh Baptist Church, and The Departmental Progressive Club present the following two Primary Candidate Forums for the City of Alexandria Virginia. The events are free of charge and open to the public.
Mayoral Forum
● Who: Candidates for Mayor in the City of Alexandria, VA
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Pro Coro Alexandria – To the Sea
Join Pro Coro Alexandria, the chamber choir of the Alexandria Choral Society, this Saturday for our concert, “To the Sea.” Experience a variety of songs from beloved choral classics like “Shenandoah” and “What Shall We Do With A Drunken Sailor?”
Del Ray Kitchen Confidential Design Tour
Please join us for Del Ray Kitchen Confidential – a walking tour of recently renovated kitchens in Del Ray with the experts who make the magic happen! FA Design Build owner Rob Menefee and Design Consultant Melissa Fielding walk us
