Good Friday morning, Alexandria!
🌧️ Today’s weather
- Hazardous Weather Outlook
- Today: Sunny, with a high near 59. Breezy, with a northwest wind 16 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph.
- Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low of around 40. West wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
- Tomorrow: Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Southwest wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
🚨 You need to know
Vinyl lovers and cocktail enthusiasts, get ready for a new hotspot in Del Ray. Flipside Speakeasy is opening its doors above Del Ray Pizzeria & Draft House today. This new vinyl-themed pop-up bar is taking over the space previously occupied by Dreampt.
The grand opening kicks off at 6 p.m. and runs until 10 p.m., promising a night of vintage vibes, great music, and expertly crafted drinks. Flipside Speakeasy aims to create a unique atmosphere where you can enjoy classic albums while sipping on handcrafted cocktails.
But it’s not just about the drinks. The bar plans to host artist nights and live music performances, adding to the overall experience. And if you get hungry, you’re in luck – you’ll have access to Del Ray Pizzeria’s menu right downstairs.
As the owners put it, Flipside Speakeasy is “where vintage vibes, vinyl grooves, and craft cocktails collide.” So mark your calendars and get ready to step back in time at this new Alexandria gem.
Here’s what else you need to know
📈 Thursday’s most read
The following are the most-read ALXnow articles for March 20, 2025.
- Vice President JD Vance sells Del Ray home for $1.867 million
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- Del. Elizabeth Bennett-Parker named most progressive legislator in Virginia; files reelection paperwork
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on today in Alexandria;
Things To Do
- 10:15 a.m.: Baby Storytime at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 11 a.m.: Mexican Dark Lager returns to Port City Brewing Company
- 3:30 p.m.: Fun Friday at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 6:30 p.m.: Boozy Bonsai Workshop at PlantHouse
- 7:30 p.m.: Bach’s Concerto and Goldberg Variations at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Rich Russman at 9 p.m.
- Alexandria Bier Garden: Rebel Rose at 9:30 p.m.
- Aslin ALX: Giggle Monster Comedy Showcase at 8 p.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: Andy B at 9 p.m.
- Daniel O’Connell’s: David Thong Duo at 9:30 p.m.
- Galactic Panther Art Gallery: Voice of Dissent and The Delarcos and more at 4 p.m., Can’t Be Muted (Talent Show) at 7 p.m.
- Laporta’s Restaurant: The Satin Doll Quartet at 7:30 p.m.
- Lost Boy Cider: Live Music Fridays: WHISKEY BEFORE BREAKFAST at 7 p.m.
- Makeda Restaurant: Mesfin & Tsehay at 10 p.m.
- Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub: Poehemia and Rocky Guttmann at 9 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere: Rufus Wainwright with Sloan Wainwright at 7:30 p.m.
- The Light Horse Restaurant: Collective at 9:30 p.m.
- The Study at Morrison House: Live Piano Music at 6 p.m.
City of Alexandria
- 1 p.m.: VIRTUAL: ACPD Disability Pride Month Planning Committee
- 4 p.m.: Teen Appreciation Day: CKRC
- 6 p.m.: Teen Appreciation Day: PHRC
- 6:30 p.m.: Teen Appreciation Day: CHRC
- 6:30 p.m.: Specialty Tour: Midwifery
- 7 p.m.: Teen Appreciation Day: BFNC
- 7 p.m.: Teen Appreciation Day: WRRC
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