Let Loose: Have Fun in Alexandria This Weekend!
Looking for something to do? Here are some suggestions
Alexandria, VA – Welcome to the first weekend of 2020! What will you do? Here are some events to give you ideas. Whatever you decide, enjoy yourself!
‘80s Night with DJ Infinite Sounds
Friday, January 3
10 p.m.–1:30 a.m. (FREE!)
O’Connell’s Irish Restaurant & Pub
112 King Street
Dance until your feet are sore on the first Friday of the new year! You are bound to have fun, meet fun people, and hear good music.
Ice & Lights: The Winter Village at Cameron Run
Friday, January 3–Sunday, January 5
5–10 p.m. (Ticket prices vary)
4001 Eisenhower Avenue
Experience a scene of wonder and the beauty of festive lights. For more information and to buy tickets, click HERE.
Lives Bound Together: Slavery at George Washington’s Mount Vernon
Friday, January 3–Sunday, January 5
All day (Included with general admission)
George Washington’s Mount Vernon
3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway
In this moving exhibit, learn the stories of some of the people enslaved by Washington. See artifacts from the time period. Hear how Washington’s views about slavery changed during his later years, inspiring him to include a provision in his will that freed the slaves who lived and worked at Mount Vernon upon his death. Buy tickets HERE.
Alexandria’s Farmers Market
For info on the Old Town Farmers Market, click HERE.
For info on the Del Ray Farmers Market, click HERE.
For info on the Four Mile Run and Artisans Farmers Market, click HERE.
Note: The Old Town North Farmers Market returns in March and the West End Farmers Market returns in May.
“Myth, Dreams & Reality”: Paintings by Barbara Frank
Friday, January 3–Sunday, January 5
10 a.m.–1 p.m. (FREE!)
Schlesinger Concert Hall & Arts Center
Northern Virginia Community College – Alexandria Campus
4915 E Campus Drive
Frank’s work has been showcased in galleries throughout the country, and now it is in town for all to enjoy! She is inspired by her dreams and travels while being influenced by a variety of artists, including classical French painters. For more information about Frank and her work, click HERE.
“Creature Comforts” Art Exhibit
Friday, January 3–Sunday, January 5
All day (FREE!)
VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital
2660 Duke Street
This exhibit displays art of animals that lift hearts, an ongoing theme of the Hospital. All artwork featured is by members of the Del Ray Artisans and is part of the Gallery Without Walls program.
