Art can express an endless number of ideas, which is why it comes in so many different varieties. Painting, sculpture, writing, performance art; they all act as forms of expression, depending on the artist. At the Simply Abstract exhibit at the Del Ray Artisans Gallery, you'll have the chance to explore a hodgepodge of art […]
After a night of revelry, there's really only one way to do New Year's Day: reset your body with a yoga class. You can do just that at Pure Prana Yoga Studio when you sign up for the New Year's Day Detox class. It begins at 12:15 p.m. today and runs for about 75 minutes. […]
Improvised comedy shows are pretty unique. It’s not often that the audience plays such a crucial part in what actually happens on the stage, but that’s exactly what improv is all about. To those of us who don’t practice this art, making it up as you go along sounds chaotic, even daunting, but those in […]
For more than 30 years, the Waterskiing Santa has entertained crowds in the DC region right around the holidays. And for the past few years, Alexandria residents have been lucky to have a front-row seat to the show. Now taking place in Old Town Alexandria for the third year in a row, Waterskiing Santa is […]
Each year as the holiday season gets underway, there's one aspect of it that many people dread: buying gifts for everyone on their list, especially the picky recipients. That's why Alexandria residents are lucky to have the Fine Art and Fine Craft Holiday Market come to town each year. Held in the Del Ray Artisans […]
The next time you need a haircut, pay a visit to V Studio in Alexandria. The highly rated salon is a favorite among residents, specializing in all sorts of haircuts and styles. The staff offers excellent service here, and the stylists are also known for creating beautiful updos and hairstyles for big events like prom, […]
On Saturday, December 3rd, a favorite Alexandria holiday activity returns: the Alexandria Holiday Boat Parade of Lights. Annually, this festive event draws thousands of people along the waterfront in DC and in Alexandria as the crowds watch more than 50 beautifully decorated boats make their way down the Potomac. Guests can expect powerboats, sailboats, and […]
Just because Halloween is over doesn't mean that all zombies have retreated to their graves for the year. The Great Zombie Invasion DC brings the walking dead to the streets of the city—or, at least, residents dressed up in their most convincing undead makeup and costume. The Great Zombie Invasion invites participants to dress up […]
If you're all about craft beer, especially beer that is created locally, then you should spend your Sunday on a Tasting tour at Bluejacket Brewery. As featured at The Arsenal restaurant and bar, Bluejacket takes the time to experiment and develop a wide variety of brews in order to satisfy a broad range of palates. […]
Attention history buffs: don't miss the opportunity to enjoy the Alexandria Visitor Center’s Mercy in Alexandria Tour through Old Town this fall. Part history lesson, part scenic tour, this excursion is based on the PBS mini-series Mercy Street. Guided by a military historian, you will be taken on a one-hour, eight-stop adventure that highlights historic […]