Good morning, Alexandria! 👋 Today is Tuesday, Aug. 26, the 238th day of 2025. There are 127 days left in the year.
☀️ Today’s weather: Sunny, with a high near 80 degrees. West wind 3 to 6 mph. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61 degrees. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
🚨 You need to know
The Little Theatre of Alexandria will present Neil Simon’s Pulitzer Prize-winning drama “Lost in Yonkers” from Sept. 6-27, offering audiences a poignant look at family dynamics during World War II-era America.
The production, directed by Chantal Plante and produced by Eleanore Tapscott, tells the story of two young brothers sent to live with their intimidating grandmother in Yonkers, N.Y., in 1942 following their mother’s death. The Tony Award-winning play explores how Grandmother Kurnitz’s harsh demeanor has affected her adult children, including the boys’ father who lacks self-esteem, their speech-impaired Aunt Gert, gangster Uncle Louie and childlike Aunt Bella.
Simon’s acclaimed work balances humor with heartbreak as it examines how trauma and survival instincts can damage family relationships across generations. The play is presented through arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French Inc.
Performances run Thursdays through Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Tickets cost $26 for reserved seating and are available at thelittletheatre.com or by calling the box office at 703-683-0496. The theater notes that all ticket sales are final, with limited exchanges possible for regular-priced tickets, subject to a $5 fee.
Here’s what else you should know
🎶 On this day in 1948, the Alexandria Citizen’s Band was honored to win first prize in a competition held at the Virginia State Fireman’s Convention.
📚 Paula Schneider, a breast cancer survivor and leader with the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, will discuss her new children’s book “Love Stays Strong” during a Sept. 3 event at Old Town Books.
🚔 After spending years searching for new deputies and lateral hires from other law enforcement agencies, the Alexandria Sheriff’s Office (ASO) has just launched a recruiting website, JoinASO.com.
👏 An Alexandria-based frozen custard shop has been announced in the fifth-annual American Express and the National Trust for Historic Preservation‘s “Backing Small Historic Restaurants program.
🗓️ Alexandria residents and visitors have plenty to choose from this weekend as the city’s popular Summer Restaurant Week extends through Labor Day weekend, offering diners special menus and pricing at participating establishments. The long weekend features a mix of outdoor markets, cultural events and live entertainment across the city’s neighborhoods. Here’s what’s happening for live music, entertainment, and events this week and weekend.
⚖️ The Chamber ALX will host its highly anticipated 2025 Legislative Reception on Thursday, Sept. 4, bringing together business leaders and elected officials for an evening of networking and policy discussion at The Alexandrian Hotel. Supporting sponsors for the program series include ALXnow.
📈 Monday’s most read
The following are the most-read ALXnow articles for Aug. 25, 2025.
- West End luxury car owner reports $11K in jewelry, cash stolen after multiple break-ins
- Notes: Alexandria Fire Department responds to two vehicle fires
- ARHA to hold special board meeting Wednesday for personnel matter
- Around the World Cultural Food Festival draws thousands to Alexandria waterfront
- Alexandria police chief seeks chief of staff for $102K-$181K position
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s happening today in Alexandria, as per our newsletter and event calendar.
- 👉 6:30 am: Movement X 30 minutes for $30
Things To Do
- Alexandria Summer Restaurant Week
- 6:30 a.m.: Movement X 30 minutes for $30 at Revolutionary Fitness
- 10 a.m.: English Language Learning (ELL) 1 Workshop – Beginner Conversation at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 10:15 a.m.: Family Storytime at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 10:15 a.m.: Fables and Fun at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
- 4:30 p.m.: Tuesday We Play (ages 5-12) at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 5 p.m.: One-On-One Computer Help at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
- 5 p.m.: Duncan and Dragons at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
- 6:45 p.m.: Eco:mmunion – Conversations to Sustain People and Planet at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
- 7 p.m.: BeerYoga at Port City Brewing Company
- 219 Restaurant: Justin Gillen Trio at 9 p.m.
- Augie’s Mussel House & Beer Garden: Live music at 5 p.m.
- Laporta’s Restaurant: Antonio James at 6 p.m.
- Lena’s Wood-Fired Pizza & Tap: Summer and Eric Duo at 6 p.m.
- Lost Dog Cafe: Trivia at 7 p.m.
- Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub: Trivia at 8 p.m., Pete Baker at 8:30 p.m.
- O’Shaughnessy’s Pub: Trivia at 9 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Garden: Trivia at 7 p.m.
City of Alexandria Events & Public Meetings
- 11 a.m.: City of Alexandria Job Fair at Del Pepper Community Resource Center
