Good morning, Alexandria! Today is Tuesday, June 10, the 161st day of 2025. There are 204 days left in the year.
⛈️ Today’s weather: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. Cloudy through mid-morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 85 degrees. Calm wind becoming northwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning. The chance of precipitation is 40%.
Partly cloudy tonight, with a low of around 65 degrees. Light and variable wind.
🚨 You need to know
The 8th Green Machine Regiment Band is bringing Civil War-era music to life at Fort Ward Museum & Historic Site (4301 W. Braddock Road) on Saturday, June 14.
From 11 a.m. to noon, this historical brass ensemble from George Mason University will fill the museum lawn with the sounds of authentic 19th-century instruments. It’s an outdoor concert you won’t want to miss.
Grab your lawn chairs or picnic blankets and get ready for a musical journey back in time. The band will play a mix of marches, waltzes, and national airs that were popular during the American Civil War.
The band is excited about the upcoming performance, sharing on Facebook: “We’re looking forward to playing at Fort Ward in Alexandria next weekend. Come listen to some genuine Civil War-era tunes!”
The Friends of Fort Ward are sponsoring this event, which is weather permitting. They’re asking for a suggested donation of $2 per person or $5 per family.
The concert is open to everyone, and there’s no need to register in advance.
Here’s what else you need to know
✖️ Alexandria Mayor Alyia Gaskins and city staff are asking that the Virginia Department of Transportation delay approval of a preferred alternative on a plan to add express lanes from the Springfield Interchange across the Woodrow Wilson Bridge.
🏠 Housing, Pride Month, and the Torpedo Factory are among the 40+ items on the Alexandria City Council’s docket this evening. What’s On The Docket.
🎉 School’s out for summer in Alexandria starting this week. Thursday (June 12) is the last official day of the 2024-2025 school year for Alexandria City Public Schools.
🗓️ From creative workshops and family-friendly petting zoos early in the week to a weekend packed with historical reflection and major festivals, there’s no shortage of things to do in Alexandria from June 9-15. Things to do this week and the weekend.
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🎂 On this day in 1954, Richard Travis Hall, an American comedian, writer, director, actor, and musician, was born in Alexandria. He is best known for his work on Saturday Night Live and The David Letterman Show.
📈 Monday’s most read
The following are the most-read ALXnow articles for June 9, 2025.
- Notes: ‘The Wall That Heals’ arrives in Alexandria on Wednesday, will be open to the public Thursday through Sunday (2327 views)
- Alexandria asks VDOT to delay adding express lanes to Woodrow Wilson Bridge (845 views)
📅 Upcoming events
Here’s what’s happening today in Alexandria.
Things To Do
- 2 p.m.: Explore Unexpected Twists and Turns – with Bestselling Author Lisa Jewell (virtual)
- 2 p.m.: Pokemon GO Club at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 6:30 p.m.: Tipsy Tuesday Workshop at PlantHouse
- 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.
- Laporta’s Restaurant: Antonio James at 6 p.m.
- Lena’s: Walkaways at 6 p.m.
- Lost Dog Cafe: Trivia at 7 p.m.
- Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub: Trivia at 8:15 p.m., Pete Baker at 8:30 p.m.
- O’Shaughnessys Pub: Trivia at 9 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere: Happy Together Tour at 7:30 p.m.
City of Alexandria Events & Public Meetings
- All Day: ACPS ACHS Early Release Day
- 3 p.m.: Northern Virginia Juvenile Detention Commission
- 5:30 p.m.: City Council Legislative Meeting
- 7 p.m.: Personal Finance and Career Building Workshops
Organizing an event? Submit your event to ALXnow’s Event Calendar.
