This weekend in Alexandria is packed with major events, including the annual Alexandria Pride Fair at City Hall on Saturday. Plus, Port City Brewing Company is getting a very early start on Oktoberfest, a Mystical Pride Prom takes over the Torpedo Factory, and there’s a full slate of live music, workshops, and family-friendly activities across the city.
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Alexandria is rolling out the rainbow carpet this week with a packed schedule of Pride Month celebrations, including Saturday’s official Alexandria Pride event at City Hall and Market Square, complemented by LGBTQ+ themed activities at local libraries, a mystical Pride prom at the Torpedo Factory, and an LGBTQ history walking tour.
Beyond Pride festivities, residents can catch “The Play That Goes Wrong” at Little Theatre of Alexandria, enjoy live music ranging from Irish traditional sessions to comedy nights, and participate in community events like farmers markets, yoga classes, and the return of Oktoberfest at Port City Brewing Company.
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Meet your new best friend, Zoey – this week’s adoptable dog of the week.
Zoey, a 12-year-old mixed-breed female, is currently available for adoption from the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (AWLA).
Alexandria is set to burst with activity this weekend, offering a vibrant mix of Pride celebrations, Juneteenth commemorations, and a plethora of summer events for all ages.
From lively block parties and historical tours to outdoor movies and family-friendly workshops, residents and visitors alike will find no shortage of ways to soak up the sun and community spirit across the city from Friday, June 20, through Sunday, June 22.
Alexandria is set to commemorate Juneteenth this week with a series of events celebrating freedom and Black history, beginning on the Thursday holiday and extending through the weekend.
Residents and visitors can look forward to a diverse lineup of observances, from a concert by the Washington Revels Jubilee Voices in Market Square on Thursday to a large-scale community festival at the Charles Houston Recreation Center on Saturday.
This weekend in Alexandria offers a profound mix of somber reflection, vibrant celebration, and civic action. As the city hosts “The Wall That Heals,” a traveling Vietnam Veterans Memorial replica, residents and visitors will also flock to Waterfront Park for the 47th Annual Alexandria Jazz Festival.
Meanwhile, City Hall is set to be the backdrop for both a critical City Council meeting on Saturday and an anti-Trump protest, underscoring a weekend packed with diverse and significant events for every interest.
Meet your new best friend, Ren – this week’s adoptable dog of the week!
Available for adoption from the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (AWLA), Ren is a 4-year-old female mixed breed.
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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.
As the week progresses, residents can look forward to the opening of “The Wall That Heals” exhibit, a traveling, three-quarter-scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. The week culminates with the 47th Annual Alexandria Jazz Fest at Waterfront Park and the Del Ray Vintage & Flea Market, ensuring a lively weekend for all.
The Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic Association (WMPA) is gearing up for its 35th season of the Lyceum Chamber Series. Music lovers can enjoy free concerts every Sunday at 3 p.m. from June 15 to August 24 at the Alexandria History Museum at the Lyceum (201 South Washington Street).
This year’s lineup features a diverse mix of talented musicians and ensembles performing a range of classical and chamber music.
