Hot music, cool shows, and a world of culture to experience - welcome to the Arts in Alexandria Calendar. Discover the variety of festivals, explore the intimate shows, and check out nationally recognized venues in town. Search the site for any arts interest, from free events to highly sought-after tickets. There is always something going on and more to experience with Arts in Alexandria.
For a complete listing of all events happening in Alexandria, <read more>
February 2012
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
- Date(s): 01/14/2012
- 02/04/2012
- Recurring weekly on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
- Time: Wed - Sat at 8pm and Sun at 3pm
- Location: Little Theatre of Alexandria The Little Theatre of Alexandria, 600 Wolfe Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
- Phone: (703) 683-0496
- Visit Website
- Admission: $19 and $22 (plus service fees)
Ready, Set, Spell!! Come see this multi-Tony Award-winning musical comedy that puts audience members in the middle of the action when a tiny fictional ... More detail > >
SOHO Photography Exhibit
- Date(s): 01/28/2012
- 02/06/2012
- Recurring daily
- Time: Gallery hours: Monday – Saturday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Thursday until 9 p.m.; Sunday Noon - 6 p.m.
- Location: Art League, Inc. The Art League, 105 N. Union Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
- Phone: (703) 683-1780
- Visit Website
- Admission: Free
The Art League will feature a special exhibit of photographs taken by this year’s SOHO (Space of Her Own) class from January 28-February 6, 2012 ... More detail > >
Love, Politics, and Scrabble: The Games People Play (art exhibit opening reception)
- Date(s): 02/03/2012
- 02/03/2012
- Time: 7-10 p.m.
- Location: Del Ray Artisans Del Ray Artisans, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22301
- Phone: 703-838-482
- Visit Website
- Admission: FREE and Open to the Public
Join us at the opening reception for “Love, Politics & Scrabble”. This juried show explores the numerous games people play in life, wh ... More detail > >
“The Mouse of Amherst” presented by Jane Franklin Dance
- Date(s): 02/04/2012
- 02/04/2012
- Time: 3:30 p.m.
- Location: Athenaeum The Athenaeum, 201 Prince Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
- Phone: (703) 548-0035
- Visit Website
- Admission: Tickets - Children: $10 performance Adults: $15 performance
Jane Franklin Dance presents “The Mouse of Amherst”. This original work for children, adapted from the book by Elizabeth Spires, is about ... More detail > >
Forty + or Minus
- Date(s): 02/04/2012
- 02/04/2012
- Time: 5 p.m.
- Location: Athenaeum The Athenaeum, 201 Prince Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
- Phone: (703) 548-0035
- Visit Website
- Admission: $20
Forty + or Minus. Forty + is a group of community based dancers and performers past the age of 40. Join us for a concert of recent works by choreograp ... More detail > >
Poetry and Creative Play: Writing as an Expressive Coping Strategy
- Date(s): 02/07/2012
- 02/07/2012
- Time: 6-8 p.m.
- Location: Torpedo Factory Art Center The Morrison House, 116 South Alfred Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
- Phone: (703) 838-8000
- Visit Website
- Admission: FREE
Mary Azoy, Certified Poetry Therapist, will explore the value of poetry therapy as a powerful tool for coping with life’s challenges and enhanci ... More detail > >
2nd Thursday Art Night: Made With Love
- Date(s): 02/09/2012
- 02/09/2012
- Time: 6-9 p.m.
- Location: Torpedo Factory Art Center 2nd Thursday Art Night, 105 N. Union Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
- Phone: (703) 838-4565
- Visit Website
- Admission: FREE
Fall in love with a unique work of art as you browse open studios and galleries! Take away a sweet-smelling, flower then channel the love creatively w ... More detail > >
Second Thursday Music: Kevin Dudley with Special Guest Rickie Simpkins on Fiddle
- Date(s): 02/09/2012
- 02/09/2012
- Time: 7-9 p.m.
- Location: Athenaeum The Athenaeum, 201 Prince Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
- Phone: (703) 548-0035
- Visit Website
- Admission: $10
Born in Dallas, lives in Virginia, plays guitar, sings about love, death, diners, and everything in between. myspace.com/kevindudley59 Second Thursday ... More detail > >
"Art Games" at Del Ray Artisans
- Date(s): 02/10/2012
- 02/10/2012
- Time: 7:30-9:30 p.m.
- Location: Del Ray Artisans Del Ray Artisans, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22301
- Phone: 703-838-482
- Visit Website
- Admission: FREE and Open to the Public
All are invited to ‘get their game on’ at Del Ray Artisans. Newly created Art Bingo will be played after a couple of artful mixer games. A ... More detail > >
ASO, Richard Stoltzman, and Mozart’s Requiem
Kim Allen Kluge, conductor Richard Stoltzman, clarinet Alexandria Choral Society Metropolitan Chorus MOZART: Clarinet Concerto Richard Stoltzman, clar ... More detail > >
Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic Concert
- Date(s): 02/12/2012
- 02/12/2012
- Time: 3 p.m.
- Location: The Church of Epiphany, 1317 G Street NW, Washington, DC, Washington, DC 20005
- Phone: (703) 799-8229
- Visit Website
- Admission: $20, 19 years old and younger are free
Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic will present Cesar Franck's Symphony in D minor, The Washington Saxophone Quartet in Bob Mintzer's "Rhythm o ... More detail > >
Impress Your Sweetheart With A SINGING VALENTINE
- Date(s): 02/14/2012
- 02/14/2012
- Time: Tuesday, February 14
- Location: Alexandria Harmonizers Washington, D. C. Metro Area
- Phone: (571) 969-1379
- Visit Website
- Admission: Valentine Packages at $30, $60, $75, and $90
A dashing Alexandria Harmonizers quartet in tuxedos will dazzle your honey with two classic love songs, roses, and chocolate anywhere within the Washi ... More detail > >
Artist Trading Card (ATC) night at Del Ray Artisans
- Date(s): 02/17/2012
- 02/17/2012
- Time: 7-9 p.m.
- Location: Del Ray Artisans Del Ray Artisans, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22301
- Phone: 703-838-482
- Visit Website
- Admission: FREE and Open to the Public
Pick up a blank playing card at the “Love, Politics & Scrabble” show opening (Feb. 3, 7-10 p.m., Del Ray Artisans, 2704 Mount Vernon A ... More detail > >
Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic Concert
- Date(s): 02/19/2012
- 02/19/2012
- Time: 3 p.m.
- Location: Bishop Ireton H.S., 201 Cambridge Road, Alexandria, VA 22314
- Phone: (703) 799-8229
- Visit Website
- Admission: $20, 19 years old and younger are free
Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic will present Cesar Franck's Symphony in D minor, The Washington Saxophone Quartet in Bob Mintzer's "Rhythm o ... More detail > >
"Game Talks" at Del Ray Artisans
- Date(s): 02/25/2012
- 02/25/2012
- Time: 3-5 p.m.
- Location: Del Ray Artisans Del Ray Artisans, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22301
- Phone: 703-838-482
- Visit Website
- Admission: FREE and Open to the Public
Learn pool checkers from members of the illustrious Capital Pool Checkers Club. After discussing strategy, club members will challenge the audience to ... More detail > >
Silver Anniversary Ball - Alexandria Symphony Orchestra
- Date(s): 02/25/2012
- 02/25/2012
- Time: 6 p.m. - Midnight
- Location: Alexandria Symphony Orchestra The Westin Hotel, 400 Courthouse Square, Alexandria, VA
- Phone: (703) 548-7454
- Visit Website
- Admission: $200; $150 for first timers
Dinner, dancing, silent and live auctions. Honorary guest Patsy Ticer. Black tie. Valet parking available. More detail > >
Second Thursday Art Night
- Date(s): 04/08/2010
(No End Date)
- Recurring monthly on the 2nd Thursday
- Time: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Location: Torpedo Factory Art Center Torpedo Factory Art Center, 105 N. Union Street, Alexandria, VA
- Phone: (703) 838-4565
- Admission: Free!
Browse open studios, interact with the artists, and enjoy refreshments. Every Second Thursday of the month. More info can be found online. More detail > >
Visit A Landmark That SINGS!
- Date(s): 02/01/2011
(No End Date)
- Recurring weekly on Tuesday
- Time: 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Location: Alexandria Harmonizers Durant Arts Center, 1605 Cameron St., one block from King St. Metro Station, Alexandria, VA 22314
- Phone: (571) 969-1377
- Visit Website
- Admission: No admission charge
What harmonious body provides monumental entertainment in the National Capital Region? In order to form a more perfect union of a cappella voices, the ... More detail > >
January All-Media Exhibit
- Date(s): 01/04/2012
- 02/06/2012
- Recurring daily
- Time: Gallery hours: Monday – Saturday, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm; Thursdays until 9:00 pm; Sundays 12:00 noon – 6:00 pm
- Location: Art League, Inc. The Art League, 105 N. Union Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
- Phone: (703) 683-1780
- Visit Website
- Admission: Free
Juried by Alan Beland, this exhibit by Art League members will feature artwork of all media and subject matter. More detail > >
Connectivity: Threads of Community
- Date(s): 01/12/2012
- 02/05/2012
- Recurring daily
- Time: 10am-6pm, Thursdays 'til 9pm
- Location: Torpedo Factory Art Center 105 N. Union Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
- Phone: (703) 838-4565
- Visit Website
- Admission: FREE
Located in public spaces on all 3 floors of the art center, this exhibition of contemporary fiber art explores the relationships artists create over a ... More detail > >
Fears & Phobias
- Date(s): 01/12/2012
- 02/19/2012
- Recurring daily
- Time: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Thursdays 'til 9 p.m.
- Location: Torpedo Factory Art Center Torpedo Factory Art Center, 105 N. Union Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
- Phone: (703) 838-4565
- Visit Website
- Admission: FREE
Target Gallery presents a timely exhibit that explores the theme of fears and phobias. Some of the work is introspective and personal, while others ex ... More detail > >
GA Gardner: Interconnections
- Date(s): 01/26/2012
- 03/11/2012
- Recurring daily
- Time: Gallery hrs: Thurs, Fri, & Sun. Noon - 4 p.m., Sat. 1 - 4 p.m.
- Location: Athenaeum The Athenaeum, 201 Prince Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
- Phone: (703) 548-0035
- Visit Website
- Admission: Free
GA Gardner: Interconnections, curated by Jarvis DuBois. Gardner uses the vibrant colors & energy of his native Trinidad and Tobago in his painting ... More detail > >
Love, Politics, and Scrabble: The Games People Play (art exhibit)
- Date(s): 02/03/2012
- 02/26/2012
- Recurring weekly on Sunday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
- Time: Thursday 1Noon-6 p.m.; Friday 1Noon-9 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sunday Noon-6 p.m.
- Location: Del Ray Artisans Del Ray Artisans, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22301
- Phone: 703-838-482
- Visit Website
- Admission: FREE and Open to the Public
This juried show explores the numerous games people play in life, whether power, Monopoly, manipulation, poker, Angry Birds, baseball, or gossip. The ... More detail > >
ASO, Richard Stoltzman, and Mozart’s Requiem
Kim Allen Kluge, conductor Richard Stoltzman, clarinet Alexandria Choral Society Metropolitan Chorus MOZART: Clarinet Concerto Richard Stoltzman, clar ... More detail > >
Heaven Can Wait
- Date(s): 02/25/2012
- 03/17/2012
- Recurring weekly on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
- Time: Wed - Sat at 8pm and Sun at 3pm
- Location: Little Theatre of Alexandria The Little Theatre of Alexandria, 600 Wolfe Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
- Phone: (703) 683-0496
- Visit Website
- Admission: $17 and $20 (plus service fees)
Mr. Jordan, a.k.a. the chief angel, is checking passengers who are to depart for the Hereafter. The routine is interrupted by the arrival of Joe Pendl ... More detail > >