Good morning, Alexandria! Today is Sunday, June 15, the 166th day of 2025. There are 199 days left in the year.
On this day in 1775, one day after the Second Continental Congress authorized a Continental Army, Alexandria’s favorite son, George Washington, was appointed its Commander in Chief by a unanimous vote of the Congress. Washington accepted the post and served throughout the war without compensation.
⛈️ Today’s weather: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3 p.m. Cloudy, with a high near 74 degrees. East wind 6 to 8 mph. The chance of precipitation is 60%—new rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts are possible in thunderstorms.
🚨 You need to know
A century-old Sears kit house in Del Ray (211 E. Oxford Ave.), now converted into a music studio, hosted a community celebration on Saturday (June 14), featuring both professional artists and emerging young musicians.
The Crab Shack Live Centennial celebrated the 100th anniversary of the building known as “The Shack.” The event showcased performances by students and established artists who have recorded at the studio.
Jack Kilby, owner of Crab Shack Music, said before the event, “We’re putting on an event that really shows off the amazing talent of our students and recording artists, and all the good things this house brings to our community.”
The celebration began with a Student Revue in the afternoon, featuring approximately 20 young musicians between the ages of 7 and 17. In the evening, the event shifted to an Artist Showcase hosted by vocalist and instrumentalist Dante’ Pope.
Headlining acts included Washington D.C.-based salsa jazz quintet Elijah Jamal Balbed & Fiesta Mojo and country rock group Burt the Dirt, both of whom have recorded albums at the Shack.
Local businesses contributed sponsorships and donations to cover costs. Jamie Branch’s Backyard Provisions provided food and drinks.
Kilby added, “This night is all about the community coming together to celebrate the arts happening right here in their neighborhood, especially in a place they might otherwise see as just an old, run-down building.”
📈 Saturday’s most read
The following are the most-read ALXnow articles for June 14, 2025.
- Alexandria City High School Executive Principal Alexander Duncan III leaving to run Washington-Liberty High School in Arlington
- Alexandria School Board makes elementary and middle school redistricting changes
- DEVELOPING: Flash Flood Warning issued for Alexandria
📅 Upcoming events
Here’s what’s happening today and this weekend in Alexandria, courtesy of our event calendar.
Things To Do
- All Day: The Wall That Heals on display at George Washington Masonic National Memorial
- 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
- 1 p.m.: Kids Arts & Crafts at Hops N Shine
- 3 p.m.: Summer Sundays Chamber Music at the Lyceum by WMPA
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Kev Powe Thang at 9 p.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: Black Coffee at 10:30 a.m.
- Daniel O’Connell’s: Brian Gaffney at 5:30 p.m.
- Galactic Panther Art Gallery: Open Mic at 7:30 p.m.
- Laporta’s Restaurant: Steve Zubrick 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: Karaoke at 9 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Little Theatre of Alexandria: The Play That Goes Wrong at 2 p.m.
City of Alexandria & Alexandria City Public Schools
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