Good Friday morning, Alexandria!
⛈️ Today’s weather: Scattered showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5 p.m. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Cloudy through mid-morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 81 degrees. Calm wind becoming southwest around six mph in the afternoon. The chance of precipitation is 60%—new rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch are possible.
Showers and thunderstorms tonight before 2 a.m., then a chance of showers between 2 a.m. and 5 a.m. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall, with lows around 58 degrees. Southeast wind 6 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. The chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches are possible.
🚨 You need to know
In recognition of World Pride Month (June), the City of Alexandria will host its Annual LGBTQIA+ Pride fair on June 28 (Saturday) from 3 to 6 p.m. at City Hall and Market Square (301 King Street).
Attendees will have the opportunity to dance to live music and a DJ, express themselves at the mobile art lab, stop by the food trucks for a bite to eat, and visit the tables of more than 75 Pride-celebrating programs and businesses in Alexandria. Attendees can also head inside City Hall for one of two sessions of Drag Story Hour, at 4 p.m. and 5 p.m., to “imagine a world where everyone can be their authentic selves.” Free and confidential health services will also be available, according to the city.
For more information about Pride month and other upcoming activities, as well as resources for LGBTQIA+ people and their families, visit alexandriava.gov/LGBTQ.
Here’s what else you need to know
🆕 The City of Alexandria is among thirteen cities across Virginia that have been classified as “Sanctuary jurisdictions”, according to President Trump’s administration. According to DHS, the list was created to “identify sanctuary jurisdictions, which are determined by factors like compliance with federal law enforcement, information restrictions, and legal protections for illegal aliens”. In a statement on Thursday night, Alexandria Mayor Alyia Gaskins pushed back.
🐕 The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria is seeking a permanent home for Steve, a 7-year-old, 90-pound dog currently residing with a foster family.
🚨 A 28-year-old Alexandria resident who works for the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) is in custody for allegedly attempting to transmit national defense information to an officer or agent of a foreign government
🌧️ Alexandria officials are alerting residents to prepare for potential severe weather on Friday. The National Weather Service predicts a chance of thunderstorms and flash flooding in parts of Northern Virginia.
🗓️ Alexandria is gearing up for a busy weekend, offering a diverse range of activities. Highlights include the highly anticipated 16th Annual Taste of Del Ray, the city’s 81st D-Day Commemoration, and a chance to see improv legends Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood at The Birchmere, alongside numerous live music performances, workshops, and farmers markets citywide. Weekend Guide
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📅 Upcoming events
Here’s what’s happening today and this weekend in Alexandria, courtesy of our event calendar.
- 7:00 pm Friday: Alexandria’s Treasures: Escape Room Edition
- 12:00 pm Saturday: Architecture of Woodlawn & Pope-Leighey House
- 3:00 pm Saturday: AAPI celebration with a special Persian twist
- 8:00 pm Saturday: Old Town Comedy Show!
- 8:00 pm Saturday: Old Town Comedy Show!
Things To Do
- 10 a.m.: Brew It Your Way: The Aeropress Experience at Hypergoat Cafe
- 3:30 p.m.: Fun Friday at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 6:30 p.m.: Jellyfish Terrarium Workshop at PlantHouse
- 7 p.m.: Alexandria’s Treasures: Escape Room Edition at Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Bobby Thompson Trio at 9 p.m.
- Alexandria Bier Garden: Mystery Machine at 9:45 p.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: Kenny Kohlhass at 9 p.m.
- Daniel O’Connell’s: Franklin Music Duo at 9:30 p.m.
- El Cuscatelco Restaurant: Line Dancing at 7 p.m.
- Flipside Speakeasy: Karaoke at 8 p.m.
- Galactic Panther Art Gallery: Ether.Net Summer Tour at 7 p.m.
- Laporta’s Restaurant: The Satin Doll Quartet at 7:30 p.m.
- Lost Boy Cider: DC Ambiance at 7 p.m.
- Makeda Restaurant: Mesfin & Tsehay at 10 p.m.
- Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub: Rocky Guttmann at 9 p.m.
- O’Shaughnessy’s Pub: Kingpin at 9 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere: Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood at 7:30 p.m.
- The Light Horse: NoVa Buckshot at 9:30 p.m.
- The Study at Morrison House: Live Piano Music at 6 p.m.
City of Alexandria Events & Public Meetings
- 7 p.m.: Alexandria’s Treasures: Escape Room Edition at Lyceum
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