Good Tuesday morning, Alexandria!
⛈️ Today’s weather: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 76 degrees. Light south wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. The chance of precipitation is 30%. Isolated showers before 8 p.m., then isolated showers after 2 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58 degrees. Light and variable wind. The chance of precipitation is 20%.
🚨 You need to know
Port City Brewing is turning its loading dock and main parking lot (3950 Wheeler Ave.) into an outdoor venue for a summer concert series. They’re offering free live music, craft beer, and a chance to connect with the community all summer.
The “Loading Dock Rock Summer Concert Series” runs from 6-9 p.m. on the third Friday of each month, May through September. It’s free and open to everyone.
“We’re cranking up the summer vibes,” Port City Brewing shared on social media. “We’re transforming our loading dock and parking lot into an outdoor spot for live music, great beer, and hanging out with friends and neighbors.”
The brewery is showcasing local bands:
– Road Street Avenue on May 16
– Czars of Leisure on June 20
– Trainwreck 5 on July 18
– No Quick Fix on Aug. 15
– The Mildewds on Sept. 19
Port City Brewing suggests bringing chairs, friends, and a love for live music. They’ll provide cold craft beers and summer fun.
They’re even hinting at some special treats, mentioning on Instagram, “We might even have some Porter vanilla ice cream floats.”
The brewery says, “Come rock out with us at the dock—it’s a great way to start your weekend!”
Here’s what else you need to know
On this day in 1851, the first Orange and Alexandria (O&A) Railroad engine moved through Alexandria’s newly constructed Wilkes Street tunnel, running between Royal Street and the Potomac waterfront corridor.
The Alexandria Chamber of Commerce will host its annual City Council Breakfast this morning at 8 a.m. at the National Industries for the Blind. The agenda includes discussions about the city’s new budget, the current federal climate related to Alexandria, ongoing City projects, and what’s on the horizon for Alexandria’s future. ALXnow, who is a supporting sponsor of the event, will be on hand and will provide a recap afterward.
Alexandria Mayor Alyia Gaskins will join ALXnow for a live one-on-one virtual video conversation on Wednesday, May 14. Submit your questions.
The Army is pausing helicopter flights near DCA after two commercial planes had to abort landings last week because of an Army Black Hawk helicopter that was flying to the Pentagon.
📈 Monday’s most read
The following are the most-read ALXnow articles for May 5, 2025.
- Episcopal High School named FIFA World Cup training site and wants 40-to-100-foot-tall lights at its athletic fields
- PLANS: West End complex to convert old laundry rooms into 19 new apartments
- Here’s what’s scheduled for repaving and street maintenance in Alexandria this week (May 5-9)
- Developer adding more apartments to narrow West End property
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s happening today in Alexandria.
Things To Do
- 10 a.m.: Sunshine Readers – An outside book club at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
- 5 p.m.: One-On-One Computer Help at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
- 6 p.m.: Yoga on the Magnolia Terrace at Carlyle House
- 6:15 p.m.: Silent Book Club at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
- 7 p.m.: BeerYoga at Port City Brewing Company
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Justin Gillen Trio 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: Indigo Combo 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.
- Sonoma Cellar: Sleeper Car at 7 p.m.
City of Alexandria
- 9 a.m.: Fallen Officer Wreath Laying Ceremony
- 11 a.m.: Annual Police and Sheriff Memorial Service
- 2 p.m.: City of Alexandria Job Fair
- 6 p.m.: ACPS Public Hearing on the FY 2026-2035 CIP and FY 2026 CF Budgets
- 6:15 p.m.: ACPS CF and CIP Budget Work Session #1
- 6:30 p.m.: ACPS School Health Advisory Board
- 7 p.m.: Planning Commission Regular Monthly Meeting
- 7 p.m.: Arts Commission Executive Committee Meeting
- 7 p.m.: Arts Commission Executive Committee Meeting
