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Alexandria has many wonderful events that take place in the city. With popular annual events like the Scottish Walk Parade, the George Washington Birthday Celebration, the Red Cross Waterfront Festival and the fall Festival of the Arts plus new events, performances and even chocolate tastings, you will find something to do all year long!

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American Legion Lunch

  • Date(s): 03/18/2009 (No End Date)
  • Recurring every week day
  • Time: Noon-2 p.m.
  • Location: American Legion Post 24 400 Cameron Street, Alexandria VA 22314
  • Phone: (703) 683-5564
  • Admission: Food entree prices vary about $3.00 to $7.00

Post 24 members as well as veterans, active duty and Reserve service members, are invited to eat lunch weekdays at the American Legion Post at reasonable prices. Flat screen TVs and a pool table in a cool, quiet atmsosphere. Located at the base of the flag pole - buzz to enter, turn left on entering into clubroom.

Belly Dancing

Belly Dancing
  • Date(s): 04/23/2009 (No End Date)
  • Recurring weekly on Thursday
  • Time: 8p.m.-8.30p.m.
  • Location: Raw Silk Raw Silk - Indian Restaurant and Lounge
  • Phone: (703) 706-5701

Immerse yourself in exotic dance moves every Thursday night at 8 p.m. Join the dancer and show your moves! Reservations recommended.

Old Town Farmers Market

  • Date(s): 05/02/2009 (No End Date)
  • Recurring weekly on Saturday
  • Time: 5 a.m.-10 a.m.
  • Location: Market Square - 301 King Street, Alexandria VA 22314
  • Phone: (703) 838-4343
  • Admission: Free!

The nation's oldest farmers market offers a variety of vendors, including baked goods, cut flowers, live plants, and crafts.

Parisienne Afternoon Tea Service

  • Date(s): 07/18/2009 (No End Date)
  • Recurring weekly on Saturday
  • Time: 2, 2:30 & 3 p.m. by reservation
  • Location: Fontaine Caffe & Creperie Fontaine Caffe & Creperie, 119 South Royal Street, Alexandria 22314
  • Phone: (703) 535-8151
  • Admission: $24.95

Afternoon tea service! Please RSVP for this ongoing event taking place every Saturday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The menu includes your choice of tea or a glass of French Sparkling cider (additional fee), strawberries with fresh whipped cream, assorted finger sandwiches, house-made scones served with Devonshire cream & jams, and assorted fine pastries and cookies.

Live Flamenco Guitarists, "Duende Camaron"

  • Date(s): 09/25/2009 (No End Date)
  • Recurring weekly on Friday
  • Time: 10 p.m.
  • Location: La Tasca La Tasca, 607 king Street, Alexandria
  • Phone: (703) 299-9810

Join us Friday nights at 10 p.m. as we welcome live Flamenco guitarists, "Duende Camaron". There is never a cover, and our kitchen is open until 11 p.m. "Eat a little, drink a little, have a LOT of fun"!

Live Flamenco Show

  • Date(s): 09/25/2009 (No End Date)
  • Recurring weekly on Friday
  • Time: 8 p.m. & 9 p.m.
  • Location: La Tasca La Tasca, 607 King Street, Alexandria
  • Phone: (703) 299-9810

Join us on Fridays for live Flamenco shows at 8 p.m. & 9 p.m. There is never a cover charge, and our kitchen is open until 11 p.m. Stop by and see our new lounge! "Eat a little, drink a little, have a LOT of fun"!

Dance the Night Away

  • Date(s): 09/26/2009 (No End Date)
  • Recurring weekly on Saturday
  • Time: 10 p.m.
  • Location: La Tasca La Tasca, 607 King Street
  • Phone: (703) 299-9810

Join us at La Tasca Saturdays at 9 p.m. and dance the night away listening to the contagious latin rythyms of "Deep Dreams".  There is never a cover charge and our kitchen is open until 11 p.m.

2 Person Fixed Menu

2 Person Fixed Menu
  • Date(s): 09/28/2009 (No End Date)
  • Recurring weekly on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
  • Time: 5p.m.-10p.m.
  • Location: La Strada LaStrada Restaurant, 1905 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria VA 22301

2 Person Fixed Menu, offered Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday includes 3 courses: Primi, Secondi (familgia style), Dolce & a bottle of wine (White, red or Lambrusco). Price per couple $35, excludes tax & gratuity. Primi: choice of Insalata mista or Bruschetta; Secondi: Saltimbocca alla Romana served with spinach & polenta or Home made spaghetti with meatballs (beef, veal & pork); Dolce: Tiramisu or Cannoli 

Toastmasters Meeting (Old Town Chapter)

  • Date(s): 10/12/2009 - 09/13/2010
  • Recurring monthly on the 2nd Monday
  • Time: 6:30 PM
  • Location: Trattoria Da Franco, 305 S. Washington Street, Alexandria VA 22314
  • Contact: Paul Winn, President
  • Phone: (703) 269-8336

Old Town Toastmasters invites visiting Toastmasters and prospective members to join us. We meet at 6:30 at the Trattoria Da Franco, near the corner of Duke and Washington Streets in Old Town. Our meetings are held on the second and fourth Mondays (use the contact information to confirm meeting dates falling on or near holidays). Parking available on Washington Street and at the United Bank near the restaurant. Join us for a full dinner or a light snack—along with great speeches and conversation! Each meeting has 3 main agenda items: 1. prepared speeches 2. speaker evaluations 3. table topics (an impromptu speaking opportunity for those not giving prepared speeches) Our membership includes both veteran and beginning Toastmasters and we represent a wide variety of professions. Please join us for a lively and informative evening.

Toastmasters Meeting (Old Town Chapter)

  • Date(s): 10/26/2009 - 09/27/2010
  • Recurring monthly on the 4th Monday
  • Time: 6:30 p.m.
  • Location: Trattoria Da Franco, 305 South Washington St., Alexandria VA 22314
  • Contact: Paul Winn, President
  • Phone: (703) 269-8336

Old Town Toastmasters invites visiting Toastmasters and prospective members to join us. We meet at 6:30 at the Trattoria Da Franco, near the corner of Duke and Washington Streets in Old Town. Our meetings are held on the second and fourth Mondays (please use the contact information to confirm meeting dates falling on or near holidays). Parking is available on Washington Street and at the United Bank near the restaurant. Join us for a full dinner or a light snack—along with great speeches and conversation! Our membership includes both veteran and beginning Toastmasters and we represent a wide variety of professions. Please join us for a lively and informative evening.

Go "Behind the Counter" at the Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum

  • Date(s): 11/21/2009 (No End Date)
  • Recurring monthly on the 3rd Saturday
  • Time: 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
  • Location: Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum Stabler Leadbeater Apothecary Museum, 105-107 South Fairfax St., Alexandria, VA 22314
  • Phone: (703) 838-3852
  • Admission: $25pp, Reservations Required

The Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum is now offering up-close and highly informative guided tours once a month with its new "Behind the Counter" tours. This is your chance to truly explore this Alexandria treasure first established in 1792. Witness the evolution of the Stabler-Leadbeater pharmaceutical business through the museum's buildings and collection. Examine the objects, archival materials, and the building itself - by going behind the counter! Reservations are required, and the tour price of $25 per person also includes a light breakfast. Because of the exclusive access, tours are limited to no more than 12 people. The Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum has a spectacular collection of archival materials, including journals, letters and diaries, prescription and formula books, ledgers, orders and invoices. The names of famous customers appear in the documents, including Martha Washington, James Monroe, Nelly Custis and Robert E. Lee.

Thirsty Tuesdays

  • Date(s): 11/24/2009 (No End Date)
  • Recurring weekly on Tuesday
  • Time: 11a.m.-10p.m.
  • Location: Cheesetique Cheesetique Cheese & Wine Bar, 2411 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22301
  • Phone: (703) 706-5300

20% off glasses of wine at lunch 20% off bottles of wine at dinner

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