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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, and the fall Festival of the Arts plus new events, performances and even chocolate tastings, you will find something to do all year long! Sign up now to be notified of upcoming events, special offers on shopping, dining and other exciting ways to Access Alexandria.

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"Ghost Writer" at MetroStage

  • May 23, 2013 to June 02, 2013 (Every Sunday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday)
  • Recurring weekly on Sunday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
  • Times: Thursdays and Fridays at 8pm, Saturdays at 5 and 8pm, Sundays at 3 and 7pm
  • Venue: MetroStage
  • Admission: $, tickets available online
  • 1201 N. Royal Street
  • Alexandria, VA 22314
  • Phone: 703-548-9044
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Inspired by the relationship of novelist Henry James and his typist Theodora Bosanquet, Hollinger has written a fascinating study of the act (or art) of creation as it involves fictional novelist Franklin Woolsey, his typist Myra Babbage, and his wife Vivian. Taking place in 1919 coinciding with the advent of the typewriter, Woolsey, after dictating several novels, dies leaving his typist, who proceeds to continue writing in his voice. Of course, this makes his wife, the publisher and the general public wild with curiosity as to how this is happening. An intriguing story about the writing process, creativity and love.

Up Late With the Old Town Boutique District

  • May 23, 2013 to June 27, 2013
  • Times: Shop until 8 p.m.
  • Location: Throughout Old Town
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Every Thursday in May and June, Old Town Boutique District stores are open until 8 p.m.

36th Annual Memorial Day Jazz Festival

  • May 27, 2013
  • Times: 1-6 p.m.
  • Location: Waterfront Park, Between Prince and King streets
  • Admission: Free!
  • Phone: 703-746-3301

American music played by jazz ensembles and orchestras performing in a variety of jazz styles. Lineup: 1 p.m. - The Commodores | The Commodores are a specialty unit of the United States Navy Band in Washington, D. C., and features 18 of the Navy's top jazz and "big band" musicians. 2 p.m. - Al Williams | Al is an Alexandria favorite and 4-time WAMMIE Award winner, including Best Jazz Instrumentalist. Al has appeared at many jazz festivals around the world. 3 p.m. - Daniel Ori | Daniel is a prominent young voice in the New York contemporary Jazz scene, and has performed worldwide in venues and festivals. Daniel's music has been described as fresh, communicative, lyrical and rhythmic modern jazz with Middle Eastern, Latin and African influences. 4 p.m. - Emy Tseng |Emy sings with some of DC's best jazz and Brazilian musicians and performs throughout the DC area and is noted for her Brazilian sound and feel. 5 p.m. - Bob Gibson Big Band | The Bob Gibson Big Band, composed of various area musicians, including members of Armed Forces Service ensembles, performs a variety of swing and big band pieces in the 40's style that may just make the audience get up and dance. Waterfront Park features grass seating, and attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets. Food, such as barbeque, fried chicken, hot dogs, hamburgers, snow cones and funnel cake are available for purchase, but everyone is welcome to pack a picnic lunch or dinner. Grilling and alcoholic beverages are not permitted. Please be mindful of your neighbors and refrain from smoking at this event, and pets should be left at home. Visitors are encouraged to take the Metro Yellow or Blue lines to the King Street Station in Old Town and take the King Street Trolley, take DASH or Metro buses, or park in one of the convenient parking garages or lots. /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";}

Happening This Month

Thursday Date Night Special - $20

  • May 23, 2013 to May 30, 2013 (Every Thursday)
  • Recurring weekly on Thursday
  • Times: 5:30 - 9:30 p.m.
  • Venue: La Bergerie
  • 218 N. Lee Street
  • Alexandria, VA 22314
  • Phone: 703-683-1007
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Thursday May 2nd - 8oz Black Angus Culotte Steak with Crispy Shallots and Red Wine Sauce. Thursday May 9th - Tempura of Soft Shell Crab with Lemon Risotto and Heirloom Tomato Coulis. Thursday May 16th - Roasted Pork Tenderloin stuffed with Apricots and Goat Cheese served with Port Sauce. Thursday May 23rd - Copper River Salmon with Wild Rice and Pancetta Sauce. Thursday May 30th - Duck Confit served with Shiitake Mushroom Polenta and Rosemary Sauce. 750ml bottles of wine under $100 are discounted 40%. Neither entree specials nor wine specials can be combined with any other discount, coupon or discount 'Gift Certificate'.

Attics and Alleys Walking Tour

  • May 25, 2013
  • Recurring weekly on Saturday
  • Times: 9 a.m. - Noon
  • Admission: $25, advance purchase required
  • Phone: 703-746-4242
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Find out what mysteries lie behind the closed doors of four of Alexandria's historic sites! Attics and Alleys is a new three-hour walking tour featuring the rarely seen spaces of four sites-the Lee-Fendall House, Gadsby's Tavern Museum, the Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum, and Carlyle House-revealing the remnants of stories otherwise hidden. This behind-the-scenes access is in honor of National Preservation Month and Virginia's Year of the Historic Home, and tickets are limited. Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Tours begin at 9 a.m. Start locations will be emailed prior to the tour. Tours end around noon at Carlyle House (121 N. Fairfax Street). Light refreshments provided. Tour includes stairs, access to confined spaces, and walking over many city blocks, including through alleys. Walking shoes required; tour will be held rain or shine, no refunds. Photography welcome.

Live Music at King Street Blues

  • May 24, 2013 to May 31, 2013 (Every Sunday, Friday, Saturday)
  • Recurring weekly on Sunday, Friday, Saturday
  • Times: Friday,Saturday and Sunday. All shows start at 9 p.m.
  • Venue: King Street Blues
  • Admission: No Cover
  • 112 N. Saint Asaph Street
  • Alexandria, VA 22314
  • Phone: 703-836-8800
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Live Music! Friday May 17, Girl X |  Saturday May 18 Alpha Dog Blues Band | Friday May 24 Casey O'Neal.

Doggie Yappy Hour at Jackson 20

  • May 21, 2013 to October 31, 2013
  • Times: 5 p.m.
  • Location: Jackson 20
  • Venue: Jackson 20
  • 480 King Street
  • Alexandria, VA 22314
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Doggie Yappy Hour at Hotel Monaco/Jackson 20 has become an Old Town institution. This community event is a howlin' good time, where neighborhood regulars meet with guests from around the world. Come join the party. Doggie Yappy Hour is held in our courtyard on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 5 p.m., from April through October. Complimentary doggie treats and fresh water keep our canine friends happy, while Jackson 20's Bar Menu ensures a fun gathering for all.

Anita King-Live Jazz

Anita King’s soulful and melodic voice has swept across the Washington D.C. area and brought her to sing in legendary venues across the United States and Europe, as a member of award winning choral ensembles and at events as large as presidential inaugurals, the Vatican or even the Super Bowl.

Macy Gray live at The Birchmere

  • May 23, 2013
  • Times: 7:30 p.m.
  • Location: Birchmere
  • Venue: Birchmere
  • Admission: $, tickets available online
  • 3701 Mount Vernon Avenue
  • Alexandria, VA 22305
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In music circles, the reputation of the Birchmere is legendary. Many careers have been launched from this internationally recognized music hall. On any given night, a star may be born. Mary Chapin Carpenter, Lyle Lovett, Shawn Colvin, Jerry Jeff Walker, Dave Matthews, Vince Gill, John Prine, Emmylou Harris, Linda Ronstadt, and k.d. Lang are just a few of the artists counted as good friends of the Birchmere. The Birchmere is committed to the presentation of the highest quality music in a comfortable and intimate atmosphere.

10,000 Maniacs at The Birchmere

  • May 24, 2013
  • Times: 7:30 p.m.
  • Location: Birchmere
  • Venue: Birchmere
  • Admission: $
  • 3701 Mount Vernon Avenue
  • Alexandria, VA 22305
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10,000 Maniacs is a Multi-Platinum US-based alternative rock band, which formed in 1981 in Jamestown, NY. Performing live at The Birchmere May 24, tickets available online.

A Tribute to the Music of Motown

BRENCORE Entertainment returns to The Carlyle Club for yet another evening of MOTOWN Music featuring The BRENCORE ALLSTAR BAND. In case you missed the last performance the sold out crowd is still reeling from the Tribute to Smokey Robinson, Temptations, Marvin Gaye, Tami Terrell, Rick James, Michael Jackson and more. This new Tribute will be even more exciting with new artists added. Hurry and make your reservations for BRENCORE Entertainment's Tribute To The Music of MOTOWN.

Comedy Zone Revue with Kier

  • May 24, 2013 to May 25, 2013 (Recurring daily)
  • Recurring daily
  • Times: Friday-Saturday 7 & 10 p.m.
  • Venue: Old Town Theater
  • Admission: $27
  • 815 King Street
  • Alexandria, VA 22314
  • Phone: 703-544-5315
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One of our up and coming comics for a show not to be missed. Guaranteed to be talking about it on Monday!

5th Annual Yard Sale at Del Ray Artisans gallery

YARD SALE / PLANT SALE / BAKE SALE: Saturday, May 25, 8 a.m. -2 p.m. FREE admission and open to the public. Need that one of kind unique gift? Someone’s trash is another’s treasure. Stop by the Del Ray Artisans yard sale (outside near 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria), rain or shine! Profits support Del Ray Artisans. For information on volunteering, contact Lesley at Volunteers@TheDelRayArtisans.org. For details on the event, visit www.TheDelRayArtisans.org/YardSale

A new Terre de Provence Olive Oil Tasting With Sabrina

Mark your calender for Sabrina Irby’s return from France. She plans a not-to-be-missed tasting with a new harvest of her unique olive oils. Her artisanal productions exceed most Extra Virgin Olive Oil standards and have won prizes in European competitions. And as many of you know from her events, Sabrina always arrives with new seasonal recipes for you to taste that showcase each olive oil. As soon as she sends her recipes, we will post them on our website under Cuisinette Recipes Tasting is open to everyone, so come in between 10AM to 3PM to meet Sabrina, taste her oils and sample her recipes. Both the Picholine Extra Virgin Olive Oil and her Carmargue blend Extra Virgin Olive Oil will be discounted 20% today in the shop and online.

Sunset Celebration at Mount Vernon

Historic Mount Vernon invites visitors to an unprecedented evening experience! Sunset Celebration at Mount Vernon offers a rare opportunity to visit Mount Vernon after the daytime crowds have departed. Visitors may take evening tours of the Mansion, relax and enjoy wine and desserts available for purchase, and delight in 18th-century music, dancing, games, and wagon rides.

Alexandria Running Festival Half Marathon and 5k

  • May 26, 2013
  • Times: 7:30 a.m.
  • Location: Course is along Eisenhower Avenue, Holmes Run, and Brenman Park areas
  • Admission: $5-70
  • See Website For Details
  • Alexandria, Virginia
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2013 Race Start Times: 7:30 a.m. -- Half Marathon, 8 a.m. -- Grant Thornton 5K, 8:10 a.m. -- Kid's 1K Fun Run. Events begin Saturday, May 25th.

Jazz Concert at Christ Church

Pickerington Ohio High School Central Jazz Band to play after the 10 a.m. service on May 26. Revel in the sounds of this fantastic jazz band.

Special Event -- Band of America's Few

The Band of America's Few will perform patriotic selections in celebration of Memorial Day on the Museum's parade deck. Free admission, free parking. Museum store and restaurants available.

Memorial Day Service

Rain or shine, join us for a Memorial Day Service of Morning Prayer in the Wilkes St. Cemetery at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 27. From Duke St., take S. Henry St. to the next light, turn right on Wilkes St., and go to the end. There is street parking before the cemetery and parking along Wilkes St. and S. Payne St. before the cemeteries.

Aaron Neville live at The Birchmere

  • May 29, 2013
  • Times: 7:30 p.m.
  • Venue: Birchmere
  • Admission: $55
  • 3701 Mount Vernon Avenue
  • Alexandria, VA 22305
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Multiple Grammy-award winning artist performs this legendary music hall. Tickets sold online through ticketmaster.

Mike Tony Echols Project-Live Jazz

Considered one of the most creative bassists in the area, Mike Tony Echols brings a lot of funk to the stage!

Comedy Zone Revue with Jody Kerns

  • May 31, 2013 to June 01, 2013 (Recurring daily)
  • Recurring daily
  • Times: Friday & Saturday 7 &10 p.m.
  • Venue: Old Town Theater
  • Admission: $27
  • 815 King Street
  • Alexandria, VA 22314
  • Phone: 703-544-5315
  • Visit Website

Jody Kerns is a southern belle that kicks like a mule! She ain’t shy about nothing. And she has no fear, because she has raised five kids. When she breaks out her guitar, everyone becomes a part of the show and they keep begging for more.

On-Going Events

"Occupied City: Life in Civil War Alexandria" Exhibition

  • May 21, 2013 to September 30, 2013 (Recurring daily)
  • Recurring daily
  • Times: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (M-Sa), 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. (Sun)
  • Location: Lyceum, Alexandria's History Museum
  • Venue: Lyceum, Alexandria's History Museum
  • Admission: Suggested $2
  • 201 S. Washington Street
  • Alexandria, VA 22314
  • Phone: (703) 746-4994
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"Occupied City: Life in Civil War Alexandria" examines life in an American town, seized and held by its own Federal government, following Virginia's decision to secede from the Union in May 1861. See how Robert E. Lee’s hometown of Alexandria was transformed literally overnight from a prosperous, bustling commercial port into a supply, hospital, and transportation center for the Union Army, and find out why Alexandria became a destination for African Americans seeking freedom.

World Tavern Poker Night at The Fish Market

  • May 21, 2013
  • Recurring weekly on Tuesday
  • Times: 7 & 9 p.m.
  • Location: Fish Market
  • Admission: Free
  • 105 King Street
  • Alexandria, VA 22314
  • Phone: 703-836-5676
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The Fish Market is hosting World Tavern Poker every Tuesday night at 7 and 9:30 p.m. and Sunday Afternoons at 12:30 and 3:30 p.m. World Tavern Poker is America's #1 Free Bar Poker League with over 300 hosting taverns across the country and more than 100,000 registered players. Similar to a dart or pool league, come in and play in our free Texas Hold ‘em poker tournaments. Play for points and rankings and for the chance to move on to the Tavern, Regional and National Championships, and ultimately, for a shot of winning one of 26 seats at the World Series of Poker. Want to know more? Call us at 703-836-5676 or visit http://www.worldtavernpoker.com

New Exhibition: Hoecakes & Hospitality: Cooking with Martha Washington

  • May 21, 2013 to July 05, 2013 (Recurring daily)
  • Recurring daily
  • Times: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
  • Location: Mount Vernon: George Washington's Estate & Gardens
  • Venue: Mount Vernon: George Washington's Estate & Gardens
  • Admission: Included in Estate admission: $15/adult, $7/child, 5 and under free
  • 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway,
  • Mount Vernon, VA 22121
  • Phone: 703-780-2000
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Experience a behind-the-scenes look at the Washingtons’ kitchen through the new exhibition, Hoecakes & Hospitality: Cooking with Martha Washington. On display inside the Donald W. Reynolds Museum, this temporary exhibition celebrates food at Mount Vernon and Martha Washington’s role as early America’s premier hostess. Following food from the Estate’s field to kitchen to table, visitors will see recipes and cookbooks that Martha treasured, pots that simmered in her kitchen, and fine table-wares that made Mount Vernon’s dining room fit for a president. For the first time ever, visitors to the Museum will experience scents as they explore the exhibition - smelling cinnamon, coffee, herbs and warm bread. Open through Summer 2013.

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