Family Fun in Alexandria

May Daily Dinner Specials at Del Ray Cafe

• June 18, 2013 to June 30, 2013 (Recurring daily)
• Recurring daily
• Times: 4-10 p.m.
• Venue: Del Ray Cafe
• 205 E. Howell Avenue
• Alexandria, VA 22301
• Phone: 703-717-9151
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Mondays - Free-Range Chicken Burger served with Avocado and a Roasted Basil Jalapeno Sauce $17. Tuesdays - Porcini Mushroom Gnocchi served with Goat Cheese, Arugula and Pine Nuts $20. Wednesdays - Milk-Fed Calf Liver Steak with Caramelized Shallots and a Red Wine Sauce $22. Thursdays - Veal Sweet Bread with a Mustard Sauce and an Apple, Fennel, Radish Salad $25. Fridays - NC Monkfish wrapped in Serrano Ham and served with a Tomato Coulis $24. Saturdays - Elk Tenderloin served with a Port and Star Anise Sauce $28. Sundays - Warrenton Rabbit Saddle stuffed with Apricot and served with a Beer Sauce $26.

Carlyle Music at Twilight Concerts

• June 20, 2013
• Times: 7:30-8:30 p.m.
• Location: John Carlyle Park, 300 John Carlyle Street
• Admission: Free!
• Phone: 703-746-5592

Evening Concert by the Cruisers, the United States Navy's premier contemporary entertainment ensemble. Concerts are cancelled in the event of inclement weather and subject to change without notice.

A Walk Remembering Samuel W. Tucker

• June 21, 2013
• Location: City of Alexandria Kate Barrett Waller Library
• Admission: Free!
• 717 Queen Street
• Alexandria, VA 22314
• Phone: 202-821-3807
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In honor of Samuel Tucker's 100th birthday, this walk will start at the Kate Barrett Library and last about 30 minutes, followed by refreshments at the Alexandria Black History Museum. Mr. Tucker was the attorney who organized the country's first sit-in, forever impacting Civil Rights in this country. This event is co-sponsored by the Virginia Tech School of Public and International Affairs and the Alexandria Black History Museum.

The Alexandria Singers Spring 2013 Pops Concert - "Boardwalk Blast!"

• June 21, 2013 to June 22, 2013 (Recurring daily)
• Recurring daily
• Times: Friday/7:30 p.m., Saturday/2 p.m., Saturday/7:30 p.m.
• Venue: Alexandria Singers
• Admission: $20 General Admission; $25 Reserved Seating; $15 Discounts (Students, Military, Seniors, Groups of 10+, ACVA and AC Chamber Members); $5 Chlidren ages 5 and under
• 2932 King Street
• Alexandria, VA 22302
• Phone: 703-941-7464 (SING)
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Join the DC area's premier pops chorus as we weave song, dance and story to celebrate America's great fun-and-sun treasure...the BOARDWALK! Entertaining audiences with a fun-filled story featuring song, dance, staging, and costumes. Quality arrangements of a variety of American popular music - from jazz to swing, to Broadway, to today's top hits - comparable with what one would find in places like the Kennedy Center or in New York! Buy your tickets now or email tickets@alexandriasingers.com for more information!

The Charles Houston Mural and Hall of Fame Dedication

• June 22, 2013
• Times: Reception 2-3 p.m., Ceremony at 3 p.m.
• Location: Charles Houston Recreation Center
• 901 Wythe Street
• Alexandria, Virginia 22314

The mural, which will be located at the entrance of the Charles Houston Recreation Center, celebrates neighborhoods, schools, churches and businesses vital to Alexandria's African American community. The Hall of Fame will honor and memorialize the achievements of Alexandria's African American community to the city's history, past and present; and foster appreciation for the diversity of the African American experience in Alexandria.

Alexandria Citizens Band Concerts

• June 28, 2013
• Times: 7:30-8:30 p.m.
• Location: Market Square
• Admission: Free!
• 301 King Street
• Alexandria, VA 22314
• Phone: 703-746-5592

City's Oldest Performing Arts Organization, the band performs a variety of music.

NRFK Trunk Show at REVEL

• June 30, 2013
• Times: Sun/Noon-6 p.m.
• Venue: Revel
• Admission: Free to attend
• 1026 King St, 2nd Floor
• Alexandria, VA 22314
• Phone: 703-336-3664
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Norfolk-based, NRFK Type, is participating with D.C. local shop, REVEL, to host one of their monthly trunk shows. The trunk show will take place at the shop from noon to 6pm, on June 30, 2013. Items up for grabs include, typographic and graphic art prints, custom sewn throw pillows, and crocheted fashion necessities and novelty pieces. Light refreshments will be served. About NRFK Type: NRFK Type is a company specializing in the sales of quirky, custom-made art/crafted/printed goods, reflected from their lifestyles and beloved hometown of Norfolk, VA. They also provide creative services for the general public. For more information about NRFK Type, please visit: www.nrfktype.com.

New Exhibition: Hoecakes & Hospitality: Cooking with Martha Washington

• June 18, 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.

PowerPlay - Family Fun on Friday Evenings at ShadowLand !

• June 21, 2013
• Recurring weekly on Friday
• Times: Unlimited Laser Adventures from 8 p.m. to Midnight.
• Location: ShadowLand Family Entertainment Center
• Admission: $15 per person
• 5508 Franconia Road
• Springfield/Alexandria, VA 22310
• Phone: 703-921-1004
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Choose a code name, strap on a pack, enter the huge 7500 sqft multi-level arena and prepare for the adventure of a lifetime! The arena is full of towers, turrets, ramps, bridges and catwalks. A misty fog, specialty music and sounds make the environment an exciting playing field that you won't soon forget. ShadowLand is a 20,000sqft indoor amusement center full of fun activities to do including laser adventure, karaoke, a large redemption arcade, an animal stuffing center, and a challenging lazer-maze.

Wee Ones Storytime

• June 21, 2013
• Recurring weekly on Friday, Saturday
• Times: 10:30-11 a.m.
• Location: Hooray for Books!
• Venue: Hooray for Books!
• Admission: Free
• 1555 King Street
• Alexandria, VA 22314
• Phone: 703-548-4092
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Join us as we explore the exciting world around us with some of our favorite stories and songs! Ages 2 and under. Free.

Old Town Theater's Vaudeville Matinee for Kids

• June 22, 2013
• Recurring weekly on Saturday
• Times: Saturdays from Noon-3 p.m.
• Venue: Old Town Theater
• Admission: $10 kids with a free adult
• 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 for all ages. The Vaudeville Matinee show runs from noon until three and you may arrive anytime and stay for as long as you like. The show runs 60 minutes and repeats itself so it does not matter what time you arrive you will enjoy a full show. This is perfect for babysitters and new mommies who want to entertain the children. One free adult with every child. Relax and enjoy the grandeur of the Old Town Theater

Del Ray Farmers' Market

• June 22, 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.