Great Date Ideas

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'.

Live Music at King Street Blues

• May 19, 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.

Alexandria Family Fun Day & 5K

• May 19, 2013
• Times: 7:30 a.m.
• Venue: Cameron Run Regional Park
• Admission: 5K: $35 before May 4, $40 after; 5K walkers $30; 1-mile Kids' run: $15; Tot Trot $10
• 4001 Eisenhower Avenue
• Alexandria, VA 22314
• Phone: 703-587-6405
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RunningBrooke and the Alexandria Rotary Club pair up once again to bring you this most flat and scenic timed 5K run. Bring the family and run together! There is also a 5K walk, a 1-mile kids' course, and a 100-yard Tot Trot with fun activities. And, fresh pancakes afterward!

Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic Concert

• May 19, 2013
• Times: 3 p.m.
• Admission: $20 adults, under 18 free
• Bishop Ireton High School, 201 Cambridge Road
• Alexandria, VA 22314
• Phone: 703-799-8229
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Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 4, Op. 58 with Pianist William McDaniel Ottorino Respighi: Fountains of Rome Christopher Weiss: Suite No. 1 from "In a Mirror, Darkly", (World Premiere) William McDaniel: Death by Water (Inspired by T. S. Elliot's Part IV of The Waste Land) (World Premiere)

Anita King-Live Jazz

• May 23, 2013
• Times: 8 p.m.
• Venue: Old Town Theater
• Admission: $15
• 815 King Street
• Alexandria, VA 22314
• Phone: 703-544-5315
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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.

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

• May 24, 2013
• Times: 8 p.m.
• Venue: Carlyle Club
• Admission: $25
• 411 John Carlyle Street
• Alexandria, VA 2314
• Phone: 703-548-8899
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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!

Mike Tony Echols Project-Live Jazz

• May 30, 2013
• Times: 8 p.m.
• Venue: Old Town Theater
• Admission: $15
• 815 King Street
• Alexandria, VA 22314
• Phone: 703-544-5315
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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
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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.

Dance the Night Away

• May 25, 2013 to August 31, 2013 (Every Saturday)
• Recurring weekly on Saturday
• Times: 10 p.m.
• Location: La Tasca
• Venue: La Tasca
• 607 King Street
• Alexandria, VA 22314
• Phone: 703-299-9810

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

Live Music: Wednesday - Saturday

• May 22, 2013 to August 31, 2013 (Every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday)
• Recurring weekly on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
• Times: 8-10 p.m.
• Location: St. Elmo's Coffee Pub
• Venue: St. Elmo's Coffee Pub
• Admission: Free!
• 2300 Mount Vernon Avenue
• Alexandria, VA 22301
• Phone: 703-739-9268
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If you're looking for a fun, but inexpensive night out check out some live music at St. Elmo's Coffee Pub. We feature local and national (and sometimes even international!) musicians Wednesday through Saturday, every week. For the past 16 years the Not So Modern Jazz Quartet + has been playing every Thursday at St. Elmo's. These seasoned regulars play Dixieland/New Orleans-style jazz and kick off their set around 7:30 p.m. More info on the fun they bring can be found at: www.nsmjq.org All other days (Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday) music begins at 8 p.m. and goes to about 10 p.m. With a range in musical styles, there's surely something on our calendar for anyone who enjoys music. Besides jazz, we also feature folk, rock, blues, pop, experimental, country, bluegrass, and more! As always, the live music we offer is free. Tips for the artists, however, are accepted and encouraged. "Come on out to St. Elmo's and enjoy a relaxing evening with coffee, great food, music, and friends. A night out at St. Elmo's gives you the opportunity to support local business and local/national musicians, and it is a less expensive alternative to a night at the bar." - Charity Meals from the Arlington Coffee Shop Examiner. Our calendar can be found on our Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/stelmoscoffeepub/events or on alexandrialive.com: http://www.alexandrialive.com/venues/stelmos.php ReverbNation: http://www.reverbnation.com/venue/stelmoscoffeepub

Old Town Theater's Comedy Zone Revue

• May 23, 2013
• Recurring weekly on Thursday, Friday, Saturday
• Times: Thursday 7pm show, Fridays & Saturdays 7 & 10 pm
• Venue: Old Town Theater
• Admission: theater seating $27
• 815 King Street
• Alexandria, VA 22314
• Phone: 877-335-2844
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The Old Town Theater was originally built in 1914 and restored in 2012. We offer a variety of entertainment from Comedy & Magic to Speaker series featuring best selling authors to nationally touring musicians. Please check the website for scheduling and more information.

Del Ray Farmers' Market

• May 25, 2013
• Recurring weekly on Saturday
• Times: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
• Location: Corner of Oxford and Mount Vernon Avenue
• Admission: Free!

The Del Ray Market is producer grown, with fresh vegetables and fruits in season. All year round, this market offers meats, eggs, fresh pasta and sauces, Amish cheese, yogurt, bakery goods, eggs, jams and jellies, fancy nuts, and bakery goods.

MADE: In America designer showhouse at Woodlawn

• May 19, 2013 to June 16, 2013 (Recurring daily)
• Recurring daily
• Times: Weds - Mon 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
• Venue: Woodlawn - Frank Lloyd Wright's Pope-Leighey House
• Admission: $20
• 9000 Richmond Highway
• Alexandria, VA 22309
• Phone: 703-780-4000
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Woodlawn, a site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, will host the All American House, a MADE: In America™ exhibition of emerging designers’ work. Interior design students will participate in a juried design competition to create the show house at Woodlawn. Join us to see Woodlawn transformed from a historic house museum into a comfortable and stylish home for 21st century living.

Artworks For Good exhibit at Del Ray Artisans

• May 19, 2013 to June 01, 2013 (Every Sunday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday)
• Recurring weekly on Sunday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
• Times: Thurs/Noon-6 p.m.; Fri/Noon-9 p.m.; Sat/10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun/Noon-6 p.m.
• Venue: Del Ray Artisans
• Admission: FREE and Open to the Public
• 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue
• Alexandria, VA 22301
• Phone: 703-838-4827
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"Artworks For Good" exhibit at Del Ray Artisans gallery: May 17-June 1, 2013. Opening Reception: Friday, May 17, 7-10pm. During the Closing/ Fundraiser/ Benefit reception on Saturday, June 1, 7-10pm, proceeds are split between the American Cancer Society in honor of arts patron Becky Arnold and Del Ray Artisans gallery at 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22301. Tickets to the benefit reception are $10. For more information, visit: www.TheDelRayArtisans.org/benefit

Under the Microscope Fiber Art Show

• May 21, 2013 to June 16, 2013 (Recurring daily)
• Recurring daily
• Times: Daily 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Thurs 1-9 p.m.
• Venue: Potomac Fiber Arts Gallery
• Admission: free
• Suite 18, Torpedo Factory, 105 N Union St
• Alexandria, VA 22314
• Phone: 703-548-0935
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Presenting the juried fiber Art show “Under the Microscope”. In this show, our artists derive inspiration from the world we cannot see. Small life forms, crystalline structures, atomic and sub-atomic particles contribute to out artists creative ventures. Whether for self or gifts, jewelry, sculpture, clothing, and wall pieces are some of the items that will be exhibited.