Good Sunday morning, Alexandria!
☀️ Today’s weather: Partly sunny, with a high near 80 degrees. South wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Tonight, we’ll see scattered showers, mainly after 4 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low of around 65 degrees. South wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. The chance of precipitation is 30%. On Monday, there’s a chance of showers before 2 p.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m., then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5 p.m.. High near 79 degrees. South wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. The chance of precipitation is 80%—new rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
🚨 You need to know
Middle and high school students in Alexandria have a chance to speak up about issues that matter to them at an upcoming community event.
“Alexandria Youth Speak Up” is happening on April 10, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Patrick Henry Recreation Center.
The event brings together young people and adults to talk about topics affecting Alexandria’s youth and brainstorm possible solutions.
“We want to hear from you!” say the organizers. They’re inviting all middle and high school students and their families to join in on youth-led discussions about issues impacting young people in Alexandria.
Several local groups are hosting this free event, including the Children Youth and Families Collaborative Commission, the Alexandria Campaign on Adolescent Pregnancy, the Alexandria Sexual Assault Center, and the Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition of Alexandria.
Dinner is included for those who attend, but you need to sign up first. If you’re interested, you can find more information and register online through the city’s website.
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📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on today in Alexandria.
Things To Do
- 8:30 a.m: West End Farmers Market at 4800 Brenman Park
- 9 a.m.: Four Mile Run Farmers’ Market at Four Mile Run Park
- 9 a.m.: Old Town North Farmers Market at Montgomery Park
- 1 p.m.: Beatley Friends’ Book Sale – Half-Price Day at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 2 p.m.: Watercolor Class: Cherry Blossoms at Made in ALX
- 3 p.m.: Chamber Music at The Lyceum
- 4 p.m.: Sunday Baby Time at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Kev Powe Thang at 9 p.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: Jazz Brunch with Black Coffee at 10:30 a.m.
- Daniel O’Connell’s: Colby Sard at 5 p.m.
- Evening Star Cafe: Rock Del Ray March Show at 6 p.m.
- Galactic Panther: Open Mic at 7:30 p.m.
- Laporta’s Restaurant: Live Music at 11:30 a.m., Walt Johnson Trio at 6 p.m.
- Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub: Rook Richards at 8:30 p.m.
- O’Shaughnessy’s Pub: Comedy night at 7 p.m., Karaoke at 10 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere: Gaelic Storm at 7:30 p.m.
- The Little Theatre of Alexandria: Much Ado About Nothing at 2 p.m.
City of Alexandria
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