Good Friday morning, Alexandria!
☀️ Today’s weather: Expect sunshine and a high around 81 degrees with a northwest wind at 5-10 mph. Friday night will be partly cloudy, with temperatures dropping to a low of around 57 degrees and a north wind at approximately 6 mph.
🚨 You need to know
Two West End businesses are helping local students start the school year strong with a donation of school supplies to Patrick Henry K-8 School.
Movement in Science, a stretch therapy provider, and D1 Training Alexandria, an athletic training facility, teamed up to collect backpacks, notebooks, and other classroom essentials throughout August. The supplies, donated by customers of the two businesses, were delivered Thursday afternoon to the West End school with support from the West End Business Association (WEBA).
“We are grateful to Alexandria’s business community for their support of our school children, and look forward to ongoing collaboration with West End businesses,” said Alexandria School Board member Donna Kenley, who joined Principal Kenard Robinson to receive the donation.
Tom Fukuda, owner of D1 Training, said the initiative reflects their broader mission. “Our training helps kids build strength and confidence—and having the right school supplies can do the same in the classroom,” he said.
Kendra Pena-Collazo, owner of Movement in Science, added that the donation is part of her business’s commitment to education and empowerment. “Whether it’s in our studio or in the community, we believe in showing up for people,” she said.
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📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on today and this weekend in Alexandria, from our event calendar.
- 11:00 am Saturday: Meet the Artist – Multiple Exposures Gallery
Things To Do
- Alexandria Summer Restaurant Week
- 3:30 p.m.: Fun Friday at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 6 p.m.: Trademark x Quattro Theory Wine Pairing Dinner at Trademark
- 6:30 p.m.: Friday Night O’Connell’s Run at Daniel O’Connell’s Irish Restaurant
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Chris Timbers at 9 p.m.
- Alexandria Bier Garden: DJ Dom at 9:30 p.m.
- Augie’s Mussel House & Beer Garden: Tory Grace at 5 p.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: Timmie Metz Band at 9 p.m.
- Daniel O’Connell’s: PopRocks Duo at 9:30 p.m.
- Hops N Shine: Live music at 6 p.m.
- Laporta’s Restaurant: The Satin Doll Quartet at 7:30 p.m.
- Lost Boy Cider: Andrew Young at 6:30 p.m.
- Makeda Restaurant: Mesfin & Tsehay at 10 p.m.
- Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub: Rocky Guttmann at 9 p.m.
- O’Shaughnessy’s Pub: Tennessee Frisky at 9 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere: 6th Annual Danny Gatton Birthday Celebration at 7:30 p.m.
- The Light Horse: The Darts (DMV) at 9 p.m.
- The Study at Morrison House: Live Piano Music at 6 p.m.
City of Alexandria & Alexandria City Public Schools
- No events or meetings are scheduled.
