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Looking to attract more people to your upcoming local gathering?

Submit it to ALXnow’s event calendar and connect with locals searching for things to do in our community. Thousands of Alexandria residents turn to our calendar when planning their activities. Free basic listings help spread the word about your event, while paid promotional options give you premium visibility with featured placement on the site, in our email newsletter, and on social media.


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Alexandria is gearing up for a bustling first weekend of May, offering residents and visitors a diverse slate of activities from Friday, May 2, through Sunday, May 4. Highlights include spring art festivals, bustling farmers’ markets, unique workshops, a “May the 4th Be With You” run, numerous live music performances across various venues, and the start of in-person early voting.

Organizing an event? Submit your event to ALXnow’s Event Calendar.


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Got an extra-large pair of scissors handy? There are two ribbon cuttings for local businesses along Mount Vernon Avenue in Del Ray next month.

On May 10 at 10:30 a.m., expect a crowd to formally cut the ribbon at the Dal Ray Farmhouse Market and Garden at 1913 Mount Vernon Avenue. The business opened last month and is owned by Jay Portlance, who also owns Del Ray Hardware across the street.


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Welcome to Friday in Alexandria. What a week we’ve been having.

To start things off, ALXnow broke the story of an Alexandria Police Department’s arson and burglary investigation after Sunday morning’s (March 30) shopping center fire that shuttered multiple businesses in the 5200 block of Duke Street.


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Saint Patrick’s Day festivities are in full swing this week, with live music and Irish step dancing performances, bar crawls, and other events planned ahead of the holiday.

For a full rundown of all the fun happening this week and weekend, head to the complete list of events and listings below.