Good Monday morning, Alexandria!
⛈️ Today’s weather: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 82 degrees. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. The chance of precipitation is 60%—new rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Showers and thunderstorms before 2 a.m. tonight, then scattered showers between 2 a.m. and 3 a.m. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 45 degrees. West wind 7 to 10 mph, becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. The chance of precipitation is 90%—new rainfall amounts between three-quarters and one inch possible.
Tuesday will be sunny, with a high near 61 degrees. Northwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
🚨 You need to know
Alexandria’s local flavors are making their way to Nationals Park for the 2025 season, with at least two local businesses bringing their specialties to baseball fans.
Port City Brewing Company and Taqueria Picoso are representing Alexandria at Nationals Park.
Taqueria Picoso, located at 1472 N. Beauregard St., shared the exciting news on Facebook on March 21. They’re gearing up to serve Mexican-inspired dishes at the ballpark in Section 116.
“We’re thrilled to be part of Nats Park for the 2025 season!” the restaurant announced. “Our menu will feature the Torta de Chilaquiles, Sonoran Hotdogs, and our popular House Chips with Salsa. You can find us in Section 116/117!”
Meanwhile, Port City Brewing Company, based at 3950 Wheeler Ave., is bringing a rotating selection of beers to the stadium. Fans can enjoy their brews at District Draft Sections 110, 141, and 223 throughout the season.
The brewery shared their excitement on Facebook on March 24, saying, “Come to Nationals Park this season and enjoy a game with a Port City beer in hand.” They also provided their beer schedule from Opening Day through September.
Find us at District Draft Sections 110, 141, 223 with these rotating beers:March 27 – April 28: Optimal WitMay 5 – May 25: Hazy IPAJune 3 – June 19: Optimal WitJuly 1 – July 15: Monumental IPAAugust 1 – August 31: Optimal WitSeptember 1 – September 28: Oktoberfest
The Nationals’ season kicked off on March 27.
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📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on today in Alexandria.
Things To Do
- 10:15 a.m. & 11:15 a.m.: Baby Time at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
- 1 p.m.: English Language Learning (ELL) at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 4 p.m.: Crafty Kids – Art activities for ages 5+ at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
- 4 p.m.: Make your own comic book at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 5:30 p.m.: English Language Learning (ELL) 2 Workshop – Intermediate Conversation at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 6:30 p.m.: Joggers & Lagers at Port City Brewing Company
- 6:30 p.m.: Yoga At The Library – with Human Kind Yoga Collective at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Just For Fun at 9 p.m.
- Augie’s Mussel House: Live music at 5 p.m.
- Daniel O’Connell’s: Traditional Irish Music Session at 7 p.m.
- Del Ray Pizzeria: Trivia at 7 p.m.
- Laporta’s Restaurant: Jim West Piano at 6 p.m.
- Mason Social: Rook Richards at 5 p.m.
- Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub: Colby Sard at 8:30 p.m.
- O’Shaughnessy’s Pub: Karaoke Night at 9 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
City of Alexandria
- All Day: ACPS Eid al-Fitr (No School for Students)
- 1:30 p.m.: VIRTUAL: Commission on Aging – Executive Committee Meeting
- 5 p.m.: AlexRenew Fifth Floor Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
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