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August 12, 2023

Alexandria Summer Sidewalk Sale

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The annual Alexandria Summer Sidewalk Sale will return on Saturday, August 12, 2023, throughout Old Town and beyond. The event is one of the longest running seasonal summer shopping events in the D.C. region’s Shop Small destination for independent boutiques and features more than 40 Alexandria boutiques stepping out of their storefronts and offering deeply discounted summer merchandise. In Alexandria’s Del Ray neighborhood, browse unique finds at the Del Ray Vintage & Flea Market and more. Plus, enjoy pop-up live music performances along King Street from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and pop-up vendors along the 0 block of King Street.

Browse participating stores and the event map below.

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Live Music Pop-ups

Listen to pop-up live music performances curated by Yellow Door Concert Series while you shop. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., No Part of Nothin’ will bring bluegrass and classic country to the corner of Fayette and King Streets. From 1 to 4 p.m., soak in the sounds of the Vaughn Ambrose Jazz Trio under the overhang at Union and King Streets. Parking is available in various parking garages in Old Town as you explore participating boutiques throughout the day.

No Part of Nothin'

No Part of Nothin’ plays bluegrass and classic country songs featuring tight harmonies, great stories, original songwriting, and virtuoso lead work by some of the region’s best bluegrass pickers.  From and festival stage to local clubs and restaurants, this band is attracting attention.

The band features Michelle Murray on vocals and guitar, Jeff Karen on mandolin and vocals, Keith Arneson on banjo, Vince Forcier on bass and vocals and Alan Oresky on fiddle.

Vaughn Ambrose Jazz Trio

This jazz trio, rooted in the rich history of this American art form, explores the music from the swing era to modern day. Featuring Alexandria City’s own Vaughn Ambrose on tenor and soprano saxophones, Zack Pride on acoustic bass and Carroll V. Dashiell III on drums and cymbals.

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