Alexandria, VA – It’s supposed to be another hot one this weekend. The weather forecast indicates low 90s. But if you’re tired of feeling stuck in an office building all week and don’t want to sit at home, get out and have fun!
Alexandria Summer Restaurant Week
Friday, August 16–Sunday, August 25
Various locations, including Old Town and Del Ray
For a span of ten days, over this weekend and next, diners can enjoy some of Alexandria’s finest food. The prices are really incredible! For a listing of participating restaurants, click HERE.
Emerging Writers Festival: Keynote Address
Friday, August 16
6:30–8 p.m. (FREE)
Old Town Books
201 Prince Street
This festival was founded to recognize emerging writers and help them gain opportunities to learn more about their craft. This year’s keynote speaker is Catherine Chung, author of “The Tenth Muse.” Seating is limited. Learn more HERE.
The Summer Love Soundtrack Featuring NACIM
Friday, August 18
Showtime: 8 p.m. ($35 per ticket)
The Carlyle Club
2050 Ballenger Ave
The talented soul/R&B singer graces the stage to perform the music of Prince, Maxwell, John Legend, and more. To purchase tickets, click HERE.
Emerging Writers Festival: More Events
Saturday, August 17–Sunday, August 18
Various times
Old Town Books and the Athenaeum
201 Prince Street
There are two days full of events for writers! For a sampling of events, click HERE, HERE, HERE, HERE, HERE and HERE.
The Women of Lee-Fendall House: A Guided Tour
Saturday, August 17
2–3:30 p.m. ($10 per ticket)
Lee-Fendall House Museum & Garden
614 Oronoco Street
This tour delves into a now-solved mystery surrounding Lucy Fendall. The tour guide will also discuss other suffragettes who lived on the property. And toward the end, attendees will learn about the women who kept the house from being demolished and restored it in the 1970s. For tickets, click HERE.
Del Ray Farmers’ Market
Saturday, August 17
8 a.m.–12 p.m.
Mt Vernon & Oxford Avenues
If you live in Del Ray, you have a famers’ market right in your neighborhood. There are plenty of vendors offering great produce and other goods. To learn more, click HERE.
Old Town Farmers’ Market
Saturday, August 17
7 a.m.–12 p.m.
Alexandria City Hall
301 King Street
Enjoy the weekly farmers’ market, held at Market Square, for more than 260 years. Buy various edibles, including vegetables and fruits. You can also purchase paintings, flowers, and more. The variety of goods may surprise you. To learn more, click HERE.
Modular Knitting: A Workshop with Olga Buraya-Kefelian
Sunday, August 18
fibre space
1319 Prince Street
12–4 p.m.
A class for beginners to learn modular knitting. The class lasts for hours. Previous experience required: knit, purl, cast on, blind off. For more info, click HERE.
