Good Friday morning, Alexandria!
☀️ Today’s weather: Cloudy through mid-morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 53 degrees. West wind 8 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. We’ll see increasing clouds tonight, with a low around 41 degrees. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph, becoming northwest after midnight.
Here’s the weekend forecast;
- Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 49. Northwest wind 9 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
- Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 32. Northwest wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
- Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 57. West wind 7 to 13 mph.
- Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 36.
🚨 You need to know
Pizzeria Paradiso is giving away free pizza to celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8. Between 12 and 2 p.m., the first 100 customers at their new popup at Hank’s Oyster Bar will get a complimentary Pizza Paradiso (mozzarella and tomato) to go.
Join us on International Women’s Day, Saturday, March 8, for a celebration of women and pizza! 🎉 The first 100 guests will receive a FREE Pizza Paradiso (mozzarella and tomato) to-go from 12–2pm. Come say hello and grab yours while they last! 🍕
International Women’s Day happens every year on March 8.
This pop-up marks Pizzeria Paradiso’s comeback to the area after they had to close their King Street spot during COVID-19. They’re now operating out of the second floor of Hank’s Old Town, offering takeout and delivery.
The pop-up is open Thursday through Sunday, beginning Thursday, March 13. Customers will then be able to order online for pickup or delivery.
What Else You Need To Know
After nearly three years of construction, a new El Salvadoran wine bar and café will open in Old Town early next month. Read More
Alexandria Mayor Alyia Gaskins has been named a 2025 Northern Virginia 40 Under 40 honoree. We caught up with the Mayor on Thursday to get her reaction to the honor. Read More
This weekend in Alexandria is bursting with activity, offering something for everyone. Our hand-curated weekend roundup of all the events, live music, and entertainment happening this weekend is here. Read More
The City of Alexandri is partnering with Congressman Don Beyer, the City of Falls Church, Arlington County, and Fairfax County for a pop-up resource fair for those federal workers impacted by layoffs on Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. at Wakefield High School.
ALXnow Press Club: Since Tuesday, twenty-four of you have become Press Club Members. Kudos to Nicole H., Sunny Y., Scot H., Andrew T., Patricia M., and Cheryl E., for signing up yesterday. Help us get to 100 members in March, join your neighbors in becoming an ALXnow Press Club member today!
Reminder: To showcase the value of the Press Club, ALXnow is offering all current newsletter subscribers a trial of the Morning Briefing until March 21st. Starting March 24th, the Morning Briefing will become an exclusive benefit for Press Club members. Sign up for our newsletters here.
📈 Thursday’s most read
The following are the most-read ALXnow articles for Mar 6, 2025.
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📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on today and this weekend in Alexandria, from our event calendar and our Morning Briefing newsletter.
- 👉 9:00 am Saturday: Del Ray Vintage & Flea Market
- 1:00 pm Saturday: For the Love of Music
- 👉 5:00 pm Saturday: 3rd Annual Alexandria Pysanky Party
- 7:00 pm Saturday: ALIVE! Empty Bowls Fundraiser
- 8:00 pm Saturday: Improv Comedy Show
Things To Do
- 10 a.m.: Tiny Art Show Take and Make at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 10:15 a.m.: Baby Storytime at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 11 a.m.: Brewers’ Cut – Altbier Release at Port City Brewing Company
- 11 a.m.: Unveiling of Dr. West Mobile Exhibit at Virginia Tech Innovation Campus
- 12 p.m.: 7th Annual Plant Market at PlantHouse
- 12:30 p.m.: Women Start Your Engines Luncheon at Royal Nepal
- 3:30 p.m.: Lego Competition at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
- 3:30 p.m.: Fun Friday at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 6:30 p.m.: Women’s Empowerment Game Night at Lost Boy Cider
- 7 p.m.: Outstanding Women of Ivy Hill Cemetery at Lee-Fendall House Museum & Garden
- 7 p.m.: Edwards Smokehouse Dinner at George Washington’s Mount Vernon
- 7 p.m.: Fairy Tales Around The World Art Exhibit at Del Ray Artisans
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Sol Roots at 9 p.m.
- Alexandria Bier Garden: Fever Dream at 9:30 p.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: Timmie Metz Band at 9 p.m.
- Daniel O’Connell’s: Rook Richards at 9:30 p.m.
- Galactic Panther Art Gallery: Raw Visions: A Group Exhibit of International Visionary Artists at 7 p.m.
- Laporta’s Restaurant: The Satin Doll Quartet at 7:30 p.m.
- Lost Boy Cider: Women’s Empowerment Game Night at 6:30 p.m., MOONDADDIES at 7 p.m.
- Makeda Restaurant: Mesfin & Tsehay at 10 p.m.
- Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub: Rocky Guttmann and Poehemia at 9 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- St. Elmo’s Del Ray: Open Mic Night at 7 p.m.
- The Birchmere: The High Kings & Mary Black at 7:30 p.m.
- The Light Horse Restaurant: Back To The 90s at 9:30 p.m.
- The Study at Morrison House: Live Piano Music at 6 p.m.
City of Alexandria
- 8:30 a.m.: Health and Safety Coordinating Committee (Virtual)
- 9 a.m.: First Friday Bird Count at Jerome “Buddie” Ford Nature Center
- 6 p.m.: Specialty Tour: A Toast to the Ladies at Gasby’s Tavern Museum
Organizing an event? Submit your event to ALXnow’s Event Calendar.
