Good Wednesday morning, Alexandria!
⛈️ Today’s weather: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 3 p.m. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rainfall. The high is near 68 degrees. The chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three-quarters and one inch possible. Tonight there is a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1 a.m., then a slight chance of showers after 3 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43 degrees.
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🚨 You need to know
Founding Farmers is set to open in Oakville Triangle (466 Swann Avenue) on Wednesday, March 12.
Be one of the first 100 guests through the doors of their all-new Bakery & Cafe on opening day and get free coffee or tea for an entire year with bakery purchase, an exclusive “Bake the Most of Your Morning” card for their Bakery & Cafe, and an exclusive Founding Farmers tote bag. Doors open at 7 a.m.
The restaurant features an American-inspired menu with rotisserie chicken, fried chicken and waffles, and other dishes.
“Founding Farmers Alexandria is located just a short walk from Potomac Yard in Oakville Triangle” the restaurant website said. “Guests can enjoy a full-service restaurant & bar open everyday (including holidays) serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, weekday happy hour, weekend brunch, plus our grab & go Bakery & Cafe.”
The restaurant also got approval in November for outdoor dining.
The Washington Business Journal first reported that Founding Farmers would be joined by Dok Khao Thai Eatery, YogaSix, and Ivy Nail & Spa.
Image via Founding Farmers/Facebook
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📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s happening today in Alexandria, from our Morning Briefing newsletter and event calendar.
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Things To Do
- 10 a.m.: Tiny Art Show Take and Make at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 10:30 a.m.: Stitcher’s Space at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 10:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m.: 1s and 2s Time at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 11 a.m.: Just Babies at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
- 12 p.m.: (Webinar) Diet & Dementia: Brain-Healthy Tips to Reduce Your Risk of Dementia
- 5 p.m.: Paws to Read at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 5 p.m.: Spitfire Book Club at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
- 6 p.m.: Knit Nite at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 6 p.m.: Pancake Dinner at Trinity UMC – Alexandria
- 7 p.m.: Date & Game at Aslin Alexandria
- 7 p.m.: Murphy’s Run Club at Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub
- 7 p.m.: English Language Learning at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
- 7 p.m.: Board Game Speed Dating at Aslin ALX
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Bill Pappas Project at 9 p.m.
- Evening Star Cafe: Open Mic Night at 8:30 p.m.
- Hops N Shine: Trivia at 6:30 p.m.
- Laporta’s Restaurant: Steve Ragsdale at 6 p.m.
- Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub: Kenny Kohlhaas at 8:30 p.m.
- O’Shaughnessy’s Pub: Karaoke at 9 p.m.
- Port City Brewing Company: Bluegrass Jam Night at 7 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere Music Hall: Robin Trower at 7:30 p.m.
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