Good Monday morning, Alexandria!
🌥️ Today’s weather: Showers and thunderstorms before 3 p.m., then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m., then scattered showers and thunderstorms after 4 p.m. Patchy fog before 11 a.m. High near 76 degrees. Light east wind becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning. The chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, except higher amounts are possible in thunderstorms.
Showers and thunderstorms tonight before 2 a.m., then isolated showers between 2 a.m. and 4 a.m. Patchy fog between 11 p.m .and 4 a.m. Low around 62 degrees. Southeast wind 5 to 9 mph becoming calm after midnight. The chance of precipitation is 80%—new rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch are possible.
🚨 You need to know
Alexandria is rolling out a mix of free and ticketed events this month (May) to mark National Historic Preservation Month. The city’s Office of Historic Alexandria is behind the lineup, which spotlights local landmarks and ongoing preservation work.
Special tours at Gadsby’s Tavern Museum and Fort Ward Museum & Historic Site are on the agenda. The Friendship Firehouse Museum will open its doors for free on May 17.
For those interested in archaeology, the Alexandria Archaeology Museum offers free admission and features “A Community Digs Its Past: The Lee Street Site.”
Looking for something more interactive? The Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum hosts an escape room-style event on May 30. Participants can uncover hidden artifacts while tackling preservation-themed puzzles.
If you prefer to explore at your own pace, self-guided tours are available for download at AlexandriaVA.gov/SelfGuidedTours.
The Office of Historic Alexandria oversees eight museums, historic sites, archives, and archaeology programs. Good news for locals: Alexandria residents get free entry to all city-owned museums.
To book tickets or make reservations for any of these events, head to AlexandriaVA.gov/Shop.
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📅 Upcoming events
Here’s what’s happening today in Alexandria.
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Things To Do
- All Day: Cinco de Mayo Celebrations at Hops N Shine, Mason Social, Tequila & Taco, Urbano 116
- 11 a.m.: Storytime in the Reading Garden at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 12 p.m.: Be MediaWise – A Misinformation Resilience Lunch and Learn (virtual)
- 5:30 p.m.: Family Game Night at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 5:30 p.m.: Avenue Ambition – Crafting Your Creative Career
- 6:30 p.m.: Joggers & Lagers at Port City Brewing
- 6:30 p.m.: Alexandria Theology on Tap – Fr. James Searby at Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub
- 6:30 p.m.: Yoga At The Library – with Human Kind Yoga Collective at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
- 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.
- Hops N Shine: Trivia at 6:30 p.m.
- Laporta’s Restaurant: Jim West at 6 p.m.
- Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub: Colby Sard at 8:30 p.m.
- O’Shaughnessy’s Pub: Karaoke at 9 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
City of Alexandria
- 9 a.m.: Sheriff’s Association Wreath Laying Ceremony
- 5 p.m.: Visit Alexandria Executive Committer Meeting
- 5 p.m.: ACPS Strategy & Accountability Committee Meeting
- 6:30 p.m.: ACPS Athletic Hall of Fame Advisory Committee
