Good Sunday morning, Alexandria!
⛈️ Today’s weather: Increasing clouds, with a high near 74 degrees. West wind 6 to 9 mph. Tonight – Mostly clear, with a low around 53 degrees. Light north wind.
🚨 You need to know
Today (June 1), Alexandria offers a blend of solemn remembrance and vibrant community celebrations. A key event is Alexandria’s 81st D-Day Commemoration, scheduled for 1:00 p.m. at City Hall Market Square, inviting residents to honor this significant historical moment.
Food enthusiasts can head to the 16th Annual Taste of Del Ray at the Mount Vernon Recreation Center Fields, also starting at 1:00 PM, for a culinary showcase of local restaurants.
The morning features fresh produce and local goods at the West End Farmers Market (8:30 a.m.) and the Four Mile Run Farmers’ Market (9:00 a.m.).
For those with literary or historical interests, the Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum offers a Specialty Tour on Midwifery at 11:00 a.m. Later, the Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library hosts a Writers Group at 1:00 p.m., followed by an Author Talk with Miranda Spivack discussing “Backroom Deals in Our Backyards” at 2:00 p.m. Creative minds can also join a Dried Floral Gold Hoop Workshop at PlantHouse at 1:30 p.m.
The day is also filled with music and entertainment, starting with Black Coffee at Blackwall Hitch at 10:30 a.m., and Antonio James, followed by the Walt Johnson Trio at Laporta’s Restaurant. The evening brings the SCYC’s Annual Irish Luau at Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub at 4:00 p.m., an Open Mic night at Galactic Panther Art Gallery, Kev Powe Thang at 219 Restaurant, and Karaoke at O’Shaughnessy’s Pub and Rock It Grill.
Get the full roundup of happenings today below.
📈 Saturday’s most read
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- Notes: Your guide to a lively Saturday in Alexandria
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- Alexandria Weekend Guide: Taste of Del Ray, Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood, and live music galore (May 30-June 1)
📅 Upcoming events
Here’s what’s happening today in Alexandria.
Things To Do
- 8:30 a.m.: West End Farmers Market at 4800 Brenman Park
- 9 a.m.: Four Mile Run Farmers’ Market at Four Mile Run Park
- 11 a.m.: Specialty Tour: Midwifery at Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum
- 1 p.m.: Alexandria’s 81st D-Day Commemoration at City Hall Market Square
- 1 p.m.: 16th Annual Taste of Del Ray at Mount Vernon Recreation Center Fields
- 1 p.m.: Writers Group at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 1:30 p.m.: Dried Floral Gold Hoop Workshop at PlantHouse
- 2 p.m.: Backroom Deals in Our Backyards – Author Talk with Miranda Spivack at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 4 p.m.: SCYC’s Annual Irish Luau at Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Kev Powe Thang at 9 p.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: Black Coffee at 10:30 a.m.
- Galactic Panther Art Gallery: Open Mic at 7:30 p.m.
- Laporta’s Restaurant: Antonio James at 11:30 a.m., Walt Johnson Trio at 6 p.m.
- O’Shaughnessy’s Pub: Karaoke at 9 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
City of Alexandria & Alexandria City Public Schools
- 1 p.m.: 15th Annual D-Day Commemoration at Market Square
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