Good Saturday morning, Alexandria!
☀️ Today’s weather: Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 55 degrees. Northwest wind 6 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Tonight will be mostly clear, with a low around 32 degrees. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light and variable. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Sunday will be sunny, with a high near 61. Southwest wind 5 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
🚨 You need to know
The City of Alexandria is looking for dozens of residents to step up and join its citizen boards and commissions.
This is a chance for community members to have a real say in advising the City Council on a range of important issues.
“We’re looking for Alexandrians who are passionate about our city,” the city recently posted on social media. “Whether you’re into making Alexandria more beautiful, preserving its history, or improving safety for everyone, the City Council wants your input on issues that matter to our community.”
There are plenty of openings across different boards and commissions. These positions cover various interests, from affordable housing and transportation to archaeology, city beautification, and public health. Some key vacancies include spots on the Alexandria Gang Prevention Task Force, the Housing Affordability Advisory Committee, and the Transportation Commission.
If you’re interested in international relations, history, or making the city more attractive, check out openings on the Alexandria-Caen Sister City Committee, Archaeological Commission, and Beautification Commission.
The Commission on HIV/AIDS has several openings, including positions for residents, a high school student, and representatives from various community groups.
Other boards looking for new members include the Commission on Information Technology, Commission on Persons with Disabilities, and the Emergency Medical Services Council.
Want to get involved? Learn more about these positions and apply online at alexandriava.gov/Boards.
📈 Friday’s most read
The following are the most-read ALXnow articles for March 7, 2025.
- SNEAK PEEK: Umiyah Alexandria is opening in the old Generous George’s spot on Duke Street this summer
- D.C. man sentenced eight months for larceny rampage across Alexandria and Fairfax County
- Woman abducted in luxury Carlyle-area apartment; ex-boyfriend held without bond
- Congressman Beyer warns of devastating impact of Medicaid cuts
- 200 block of King Street to close to vehicles for six months beginning March 14
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on today and this weekend in Alexandria from our event calendar.
- 👉 9:00 am: Del Ray Vintage & Flea Market
- 1:00 pm: For the Love of Music
- 👉 5:00 pm: 3rd Annual Alexandria Pysanky Party
- 7:00 pm: ALIVE! Empty Bowls Fundraiser
- 8:00 pm: Improv Comedy Show
Things To Do
- 7 a.m.: Old Town Farmers’ Market at Market Square Plaza
- 8 a.m.: Del Ray Farmers’ Market at Pat Miller Neighborhood Square
- 9 a.m.: Del Ray Vintage & Flea Market in Del Ray
- 10 a.m.: Fitness At The Brewery at Aslin ALX
- 10 a.m.: Tiny Art Show Take and Make at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 10 a.m.: Running At The Brewery at Aslin ALX
- 10 a.m.: Trash Trekkers – Burke Branch Walking and Litter Pickup Club at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 10 a.m.: LaPluma Coffee & Wine Job Fair at LaPluma Coffee & Wine
- 10:30 a.m.: Yoga on the Magnolia Terrace-Winter Session Indoors at Carlyle House
- 10:30 a.m.: Grand Gaming Melee at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 10:30 a.m.: Menopause, Hormones & Herbs at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
- 11 a.m.: Make Your Own Candles at Made in ALX
- 11 a.m.: Scottish Highland Dancing at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 1 p.m.: Write Like A Woman networking workshop at The Athenaeum
- 1 p.m.: Fill-the-Flea: Spring Cleaning with a mission at Pat Mille Neighborhood Square
- 1 p.m.: For the Love of Music at Port City Brewing Co.
- 2 p.m.: Shamrock Stampede Carlyle Bar Crawl at Lost Boy Cider
- 2 p.m.: Board Game Cafe at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 2 p.m.: A Multicultural Poetry Reading: Poems about the Moon at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 5 p.m.: 3rd Annual Alexandria Pysanky Party at Made in ALX
- 5 p.m.: Boyle School lrish Dancers at Daniel O’Connell’s
- 6:30 p.m.: Boozy Bonsai Workshop at PlantHouse
- 7 p.m.: ALIVE! Empty Bowls Fundraiser at Beth El Hebrew Congregation
- 7 p.m.: Washington Women Concert at George Washington Masonic National Memorial
- 8 p.m.: Improv Comedy Show at The Little Theater of Alexandria
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Just For Fun at 9 p.m.
- Alexandria Bier Garden: Small Town 7 at 9:30 p.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: Black Coffee at 9 p.m.
- Daniel O’Connell’s: Boyle School Irish Dancers at 5 p.m., Practically Einstein at 9:30 p.m.
- Galactic Panther Art Gallery: Mothlights, Fantazma, Wormwagon + Lazeryth at 7 p.m.
- Hops N Shine: Karaoke at 9 p.m.
- Laporta’s Restaurant: Sharon Clark Trio at 7 p.m.
- Makeda Restaurant: Negussie & Nani at 10 p.m.
- Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub: St. Practice Day with O’McPub Band at 4 p.m., Rocky Guttmann and Tyler Goldstein at 9 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere: The High Kings & Mary Black at 7:30 p.m.
- The Light Horse Restaurant: A Night To Forget at 9:30 p.m.
- The Little Theatre of Alexandria: Improv Comedy Show at 8 p.m.
- The Study at Morrison House: Live Piano Music at 6 p.m.
City of Alexandria
- 9 a.m.: Free Income Tax Preparation Assistance at Redella S. “Del” Pepper Community Resource Center
- 10 a.m.: Storytime for Little Historians at Alexandria Black History Museum
- 10 a.m.: City Manager Budget Pop Up at Market Square
- 10:30 a.m.: Nature Play at Jerome “Buddie” Ford Nature Center
- 11 a.m.: Minnie Howard School Integration Sign Unveiling at ACHS – Minnie Howard Campus
- 12 p.m.: Resource Fair for Federal Workers and Contractors at Wakefield High School
- 3 p.m.: The Moon, A Multicultural Poetry Reading at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 6 p.m.: Specialty Tour: A Toast to the Ladies at Gadsby’s Tavern Museum
- 7 p.m.: An Evening of Irish Music at Lyceum
Organizing an event? Submit your event to ALXnow’s Event Calendar.
