Good morning, Alexandria! Today is Sunday, June 8, the 159th day of 2025. There are 206 days left in the year.
☀️ Today’s weather: Showers and thunderstorms before 2 p.m., then showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2 p.m.. High near 74 degrees. East wind 3 to 8 mph. The chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three-quarters of an inch are possible.
🚨 You need to know
Make in Public Day returns to Alexandria today (June 8).
Make in Public Day is a vibrant, community-wide celebration of creativity and craft. Originally launched 16 years ago as a small local meet-up for World Wide Knit in Public Day, the event has grown into a beloved tradition that drew over 350 participants last year.
Makers of all kinds—knitters, crocheters, painters, potters, and more—are invited to bring their works-in-progress and create together in public.
This year’s event, which runs from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., will take place at two dedicated locations designed to inspire creativity, connection, and community, outside fibre space (1319 Prince Street) and at Market Square at City Hall (301 King Street).
Outside fibre space (200 block of Commerce St): This pedestrian-only zone will be transformed into a dynamic creative space. To honor World Pride Month, fibre space will launch a new monthly Queer Stitch Meet-Up and will also collect gently used hooks and needles for donation and reuse.
Market Square at City Hall: Experience hands-on art demos and family-friendly craft activities in partnership with the Mobile Art Lab, a traveling arts vehicle that brings visual and performing arts experiences to the public.
Everyone’s welcome to bring their projects, whether it’s knitting, crocheting, painting, or pottery. There’s no cost to join in.
Local businesses are getting in on the action too. Here are some highlights from around Old Town;
fibre space – Yarn and stitching-themed flash tattoos by Madison Street Tattoo
Bishop Boutique – Custom trucker hat making with Beatrix and Greta
MADE IN ALX Maker Faire – Live sketches, candle making, and interactive booths
Penny Post – Handwritten letter crafting (mailing included)
Pippin Toy Co – Story time and children’s craft activities
Wear Ever Jewelry – DIY jewelry making
The Pink Reef (Market Square) – Custom earrings created on-site by designer Janice Park
Mobile Art Lab (Market Square) – Family-friendly arts programming and live demos
Red Barn Mercantile – Glittery sangria and margaritas
Want more details about Alexandria Make in Public Day? Check out fibre space’s website at https://fibrespace.com/event/alexandria-make-in-public-day/.
📈 Saturday’s most read
The following are the most-read ALXnow articles for June 7, 2025.
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📅 Upcoming events
Here’s what’s happening today in Alexandria, as per our newsletter and event calendar.
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
- 9 a.m.: BSVCA Coordinated Yard Sale at Brookville-Seminary Valley Neighborhood
- 12 p.m.: Board Games & Brunch at Lost Boy Cider
- 1 p.m.: Kids Arts & Crafts at Hops N Shine
- 3 p.m.: The U.S. Air Force Band presents Chamber Players Series at Sherwood Regional Library
- 3 p.m.: Summer Sundays Chamber Music at the Lyceum by WMPA
- 5 p.m.: 90’s Yoga at Port City Brewing
- 7 p.m.: Brass of Peace Free Outdoor Concert at Peace Lutheran Church
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Live music 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: Steve Ragsdale at 11:30 a.m., Walt Johnson Trio at 6 p.m.
- Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub: Rook Richards at 8:30 p.m.
- O’Shaughnessys Pub: Loud & Proud Karaoke Pride Party at 9 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere: Happy Together Tour at 7:30 p.m.
- The Little Theatre of Alexandria: The Play That Goes Wrong at 2 p.m.
City of Alexandria & Alexandria City Public Schools
- 11 a.m.: Outlandish Tour at the Apothecary Museum
- 12 p.m.: Make in Public Day
Organizing an event? Submit your event to ALXnow’s Event Calendar.
