Good Tuesday morning, Alexandria!
⛈️ Today’s weather: It will be mostly cloudy through mid-morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 64 degrees. Northwest wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Tonight will be mostly clear, with a low around 41 degrees. East wind 3 to 6 mph.
Wednesday will be mostly sunny, with a high near 65 degrees. Southeast wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
🚨 You need to know
A new coworking space is coming to Del Ray. Studio/ Del Ray, located at 2016 Mt. Vernon Ave., is opening its doors and inviting the community to check it out during an open house on April 3 from 6 to 8 p.m. (RSVP to open house here)
The project, backed by the Neighborhood Restaurant Group, aims to provide a productive environment with reliable Wi-Fi. What sets Studio / Del Ray apart is its partnership with Mulberry Lane, offering supervised play for kids aged 1-6 for up to three hours a day.
Introducing your new go-to spot for productivity and collaboration. Our neighborhood co-working space offers a modern, flexible, and convenient environment to work, meet, and grow. Whether you’re a freelancer, entrepreneur, or remote worker, Studio / Del Ray provides high-speed internet, focused workstations, private meeting rooms, and cozy break areas to recharge.Located right in the heart of the Del Ray neighborhood just above both Mulberry Lane + Shorty’s Deluxe, Studio / Del Ray is designed to foster creativity and connection, with plenty of natural light and a vibrant community of like-minded professionals. Say goodbye to distractions and hello to your new workspace just around the corner!
The open house event aligns with Del Ray’s First Thursday, allowing visitors to explore the space and enjoy some freebies. You can raise a glass with bubbles from Planet Wine and sample chef-made sandwiches from Shorty’s Deluxe.
Memberships are limited and likely to go fast. Early birds can snag introductory pricing and special discounts at partner businesses.
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📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on today in Alexandria.
Things To Do
- 3 p.m.: Free STI Testing at Arlington County Department of Human Services
- 6 p.m.: April Fools Day 5k/10K at Ben Brenman Park
- 6 p.m.: Money Talk for Women at Charles e. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 7 p.m.: BeerYoga at Port City Brewing Company
- 7 p.m.: Handcraft Tuesday – Evening Edition (virtual)
- 7 p.m.: All Alexandria Reads Book Discussion – “A Field Guide to Getting Lost” by Rebecca Solnit at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Live music at 9 p.m.
- Augie’s Mussel House: Live music at 5 p.m.
- Hops N Shine: Trivia at 6:30 p.m.
- Laporta’s Restaurant: Antonio James at 6 p.m.
- Lena’s: Live music at 6 p.m.
- Lost Dog Cafe: Trivia at 7 p.m.
- Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub: Trivia at 8:15 p.m.
- O’Shaughnessy’s Pub: Trivia Night at 9 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere Music Hall: Nubya Garcia with Magi Merlin at 7:30 p.m.
City of Alexandria
- 9 a.m.: Board of Equalization Hearing
- 4 p.m.: Take Down Tobacco Day Kick Off
- 6:30 p.m.: ACPS School Health Advisory Board
- 6:30 p.m.: ACPS Operational Excellence Committee Meeting
- 7 p.m.: Planning Commission Regular Monthly Meeting
- 7 p.m.: Arts Commission Executive Committee Meeting
Organizing an event? Submit your event to ALXnow’s Event Calendar.
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