Alexandria Calendar Of Events

American Legion Lunch

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 00:00:00 CST

Event Dates: 03-18-09 -
Event Location: 400 Cameron Street, Alexandria VA 22314
Event Times: Noon-2 p.m.
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

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 00:00:00 CST

Event Dates: 04-23-09 -
Event Location: Raw Silk - Indian Restaurant and Lounge
Event Times: 8p.m.-8.30p.m.
Immerse yourself in exotic dance moves every Thursday night at 8 p.m. Join the dancer and show your moves! Reservations recommended.

Belly Dancing

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 00:00:00 CST

Belly Dancing

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 00:00:00 CST

Old Town Farmers Market

Sat, 02 May 2009 00:00:00 CST

Event Dates: 05-02-09 -
Event Location: Market Square - 301 King Street, Alexandria VA 22314
Event Times: 5 a.m.-10 a.m.

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

Live Flamenco Guitarists, "Duende Camaron"

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:00:00 CST

Event Dates: 09-25-09 -
Event Location: La Tasca, 607 king Street, Alexandria
Event Times: 10 p.m.
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 Guitarists, "Duende Camaron"

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:00:00 CST

Live Flamenco Show

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:00:00 CST

Event Dates: 09-25-09 -
Event Location: La Tasca, 607 King Street, Alexandria
Event Times: 8 p.m. & 9 p.m.
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"!

Live Flamenco Show

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:00:00 CST

Dance the Night Away

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 00:00:00 CST

Event Dates: 09-26-09 -
Event Location: La Tasca, 607 King Street
Event Times: 10 p.m.
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.

Dance the Night Away

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 00:00:00 CST

2 Person Fixed Menu

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 CST

Event Dates: 09-28-09 -
Event Location: LaStrada Restaurant, 1905 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria VA 22301
Event Times: 5p.m.-10p.m.
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

2 Person Fixed Menu

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 CST

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

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

Event Dates: 11-21-09 -
Event Location: Stabler Leadbeater Apothecary Museum, 105-107 South Fairfax St., Alexandria, VA 22314
Event Times: 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

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

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

Event Dates: 11-24-09 -
Event Location: Cheesetique Cheese & Wine Bar, 2411 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22301
Event Times: 11a.m.-10p.m.
20% off glasses of wine at lunch 20% off bottles of wine at dinner

Monday Nite - Dinner for two at RT's

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CST

Event Dates: 01-04-10 -
Event Location: RT's Restaurant, 3804 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22305
Event Times: Monday Nites
Monday Night Special - Two entrees and a bottle of wine for $29.95

Live Jazz Night at the Cheese & Wine Bar

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CST

Event Dates: 02-04-10 -
Event Location: Cheesetique, 2411 Mt. Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia 22310
Event Times: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Join us at Cheesetique where we are proud to welcome you to our Cheese & Wine Bar, a cheese-centric restaurant with extensive hot and cold selections, a full wine and beer list, and of course some of the best cheeses and meats available anywhere.

Live Jazz Night at the Cheese & Wine Bar

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CST

Live Jazz Night at the Cheese & Wine Bar

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CST

Stitch in Space

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CST

Event Dates: 02-04-10 -
Event Location: fibre space - 102 North Fayette Street, Alexandria VA
Event Times: 5p.m.-9p.m.
Join us every Thursday to “stitch in space.” Knit or crochet in our lounge from 5pm to 9pm with other members of the fibre space community. Our knit doctor is also on site at this time to help you with your knit and crochet questions. We will, from time to time, even feature a certain project, technique or charity!

French Movie Night

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST

Event Dates: 03-04-10 -
Event Location: Fontaine Caffe & Creperie
Event Times: 7 p.m.- 9 p.m.
Fontaine Caffe & Creperie is offering French Movie Night every Thursday @ 7:30 p.m. in the back room. Make it a date night or enjoy with a group of friends. No RSVP needed.

French Movie Night

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST

Green Plate Lunch Special

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST

Event Dates: 03-10-10 -
Event Location: Jackson 20, 480 King Street, Alexandria, VA
Event Times: 11am to 2:30 p.m.
Save some green Monday through Friday from lunch between 11am and 2:30pm where we'll be serving up a daily $11 lunch special. Ribs, Roast Beef, Meatloaf, French Dip and Fried Chicken or Fish round out the weekly menu. In a rush? Take it to go with compostable containers and "silverware" back to your desk and discard in a green compost bin.

Art and Hors d'oeuvres

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST

Event Dates: 03-30-10 -
Event Location: Morrisson House, 116 South Alfred Street, Alexandria, VA
Event Times: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Morrison House and Torpedo Factory Art Center invite visitors to meet local Torpedo Factory artists and enjoy complimentary ligh hors d'oeuvres in a new series of monthly art receptions at the Morrison House. The receptions are free and open to the public, and will take place on the last Tuesday of every month from 6pm - 7pm. Every two months, four different Torpedo Factory artists will display select original works of art in stylish and elegant common areas of the hotel, including the Parlor, Library and restaurant. Cocktails and heavy fare will be available for purchase through the Grille at Morrison House, the hotel's award winning restaurant.

Art and Hors d'oeuvres

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST

Event Dates: 03-30-10 -
Event Location: Morrisson House, 116 South Alfred Street, Alexandria, VA
Event Times: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Wednesday Half Price Bottle of Wine Night at King Street Blues

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST

Event Dates: 03-31-10 -
Event Location: King Street Blues, 112 N. Saint Asaph, Alexandria, VA
Join us a King Street Blues on Wednesday's for half price bottle of wine night! King Street Blues is located in the heart of Old Town Alexandria and offers Comfort Food with a Southern Accent.

Wednesday Half Price Bottle of Wine Night at King Street Blues

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST

$5 Burger Night at King Street Blues

Mon, 05 Apr 2010 00:00:00 CST

Event Dates: 04-05-10 -
Event Location: King Street Blues, 112 N. St. Asaph Street, Alexandria, VA
Join us at King Street Blues every Monday for $5.00 burger night! Any two toppings served with coleslaw and chips. King Street Blues: Comfort Food with a Southern Accent.

$5 Burger Night at King Street Blues

Mon, 05 Apr 2010 00:00:00 CST

Second Thursday Art Night

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 00:00:00 CST

Event Dates: 04-08-10 -
Event Location: Torpedo Factory Art Center, 105 N. Union Street, Alexandria, VA
Event Times: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Browse open studios, interact with the artists, and enjoy refreshments. Every Second Thursday of the month. More info can be found online.

Second Thursday Art Night

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 00:00:00 CST

Second Thursday Art Night

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 00:00:00 CST

Eco Hour at Jackson 20

Mon, 24 May 2010 00:00:00 CST

Event Dates: 05-24-10 -
Event Location: Jackson 20, 480 King Street, Alexandria, VA
Event Times: 3 p.m.-7p.m.

Every evening from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m., Jackson 20 offers “J20 Eco Hour” which features the restaurant’s extensive selection of canned beer, and a variety of ‘Tavern Bites’ available for $5. Select bar food items from Chef Dennis Marron’s menu include: BBQ Pork Sliders, Country Ham Sliders, Tater Tots, Soft Pretzel, Fried Green Tomatoes, and Jackson 20 Fries. Drink specials feature $2 “Working Man’s Beers,” $5 “Craft Canned Beer” and Boxed Bandit Cabernet or Chardonnay is available for $4.

Dollar Sushi Happy Hour at Flying Fish

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 00:00:00 CST

Event Dates: 06-09-10 -
Event Location: Flying Fish, 815 King Street, Alexandria, VA
Event Times: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Sushi, seafood, karaoke and live entertainment. Enjoy dollar Sushi Happy Hour!

Oyster Happy Hour

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 00:00:00 CST

Event Dates: 06-09-10 -
Event Location: Hank's Oyster Bar, 1026 King Street, Alexandria, VA
Event Times: 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
$1.00 select Oysters!

Karaoke at The Flying Fish | Speakeasy Room

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 CST

Event Dates: 06-10-10 -
Event Location: The Flying Fish, 815 A King Street, Alexandria, VA
Event Times: 9 p.m. to close
Enjoy Karaoke in The Speakeasy Room located in the lower level of The Flying Fish restaurant.

Wednesday is the new Friday

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 00:00:00 CST

Event Dates: 06-23-10 -
Event Location: Clyde's at Mark Center, 1700 N. Beauregard Street, Alexandria, VA
Event Times: All Day
Join us Wednesdays when we're offering six special wines starting at $10 each. Choose from three whites and three reds and expand your palate to try something new. At the bar, you may pair your wine with Afternoon Delights available all day and night or half price raw bar from 4 -7 p.m. and 10 p.m. to midnight. Please do ask your bartender or server for our weekly selections.

Wine tasting at Petite Fontaine

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 00:00:00 CST

Event Dates: 08-11-10 -
Event Location: Petite Fontaine Salad & Co., 115 S. Royal Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
Event Times: Monday -Friday 3 p.m.-5 p.m.
Wine Tasting Monday-Friday 5:00pm-7:00pm Stop by after work for a wine tasting and to pick up a healthy dinner to go.

Wee Ones Storytime

Fri, 01 Oct 2010 00:00:00 CST

Event Dates: 10-01-10 -
Event Location: Hooray For Books! 1555 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
Event Times: 10:30 to 11:00 am
Join us for our Wee Ones Storytime! We read fun, interactive stories and sing songs together! Recommended for children ages 0 to 2!

Wee Ones Storytime

Fri, 01 Oct 2010 00:00:00 CST

Wee Ones Storytime

Fri, 01 Oct 2010 00:00:00 CST

Old Presbyterian Meeting House Taizé Service

Fri, 05 Nov 2010 00:00:00 CST

Event Dates: 11-05-10 - 05-04-12
Event Location: Old Presbyterian Meeting House, 323 S. Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
Event Times: 7 p.m.
Old Presbyterian Meeting House Taizé Services are ecumenical sung and silent participatory prayer services designed to achieve a contemplative state through music, song and silence. Short chants, repeated again and again, give these services a meditative character. Taizé Services will be held on the first Friday of each month at 7 p.m. beginning in October 1 and continuing through May. For more information email: sthomas@opmh.org. Website: www.opmh.org

Old Presbyterian Meeting House Taizé Service

Fri, 05 Nov 2010 00:00:00 CST

Old Presbyterian Meeting House Taizé Service

Fri, 05 Nov 2010 00:00:00 CST

Wednesday Wine Bar Happy Hour at Grape + Bean

Wed, 17 Nov 2010 00:00:00 CST

Event Dates: 11-17-10 -
Event Location: Grape + Bean, 118 S. Royal Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
Event Times: 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Wednesdays at the Grape + Bean! Featured 1/2 price wines by the glass from 4:00-6:30 p.m. and Enjoy additional varying Food or Wine Specials throughout the evening.

Wednesday Wine Bar Happy Hour at Grape + Bean

Wed, 17 Nov 2010 00:00:00 CST

Write.Speak.Live!

Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 CST

Event Dates: 12-01-10 -
Event Location: St. George Gallery, 105 N. Alfred St, Alexandria, VA 22314
Event Times: 7:30 p.m. -9:30 p.m.
Seven City Art Society presents OPEN MIC POETRY IN OLD TOWN ALEXANDRIA,VA! Enjoy poetry and a live acoustic performance from a guest artist every 1st Wednesday of the month at Write.Speak.Live! OPEN MIC! Sign up and read your work or just sit back and enjoy the reading.

Happy Hour at RT's Restaurant

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 00:00:00 CST

Event Dates: 01-10-11 -
Event Location: 3804 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22305
Event Times: Monday - Friday Only 3:00pm - 6:00pm
$1.00 off PDR Drafts, House wine, Rail Liquor RT's Potato Skins $2.95 Deep fried potato skins served with horseradish cream (While they last) Andouille Cheese Fries $3.95 Hand cut french fries topped with andouille cheese sauce

Royal Happy Hour at Duke's

Wed, 12 Jan 2011 00:00:00 CST

Event Dates: 01-12-11 -
Event Location: Duke's Bar & Grill, 1900 Diagonal Road, Alexandria, VA 22314
Event Times: 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Come to Dukes Bar & Grill for our amazing happy hour Monday - Friday! $2 Draft Bud Light & Yuengling! Half-price drink of the day! $4 Rail Drinks! $3 House Wine! 1/2 Price Nachos, Wings, Chicken Tenders, Mozzarella Triangles, & Asparagus Cigars

Royal Happy Hour at Duke's

Wed, 12 Jan 2011 00:00:00 CST