
A silhouette of Rudolph. A simple white snowflake. A call for "Peace." These are some of the ways you can embellish ornaments at AR Workshop's Cookies, Cocoa, and New Holiday Ornament Crafting open house on Saturday, November 25th. The craft studio and boutique boasts an array of holiday ornaments crafted using wooden slices, and its […]

The saying, "American as apple pie" isn't exactly historically accurate. Pies have been around since long before contemporary America existed. In fact, pie predates modern times altogether. Its roots stretch back thousands of years. Learn all about pie's early days at The Story of Pie at the Lee-Fendall House Museum on Saturday, November 18th. From […]

An early morning yoga class followed by brunch is basically the perfect way to start any weekend morning. Yoga instructor Erin Sonn and The Crystal City Sports Pub are teaming up to eliminate the travel time between the two activities. Every weekend through mid-December, you can count on Sunday Brunch Yoga at The Crystal City […]

You might not expect to see doughnuts from Sugar Shack and pints from Port City Brewing Company at an art show, but that's exactly what makes Art on Tap so unique. It's not just a celebration of visual art; it also honors edible and drinkable art. The Art League designs the event, starting with original […]

Vola Lawson was a woman who loved Alexandria so much that she devoted nearly half a century to it in public service roles. She was best known as the first female City Manager of Alexandria, and during her time in this role, Vola fought for all kinds of different issues—including redeveloping the Potomac River waterfront. […]

The 42nd Annual Virginia Wine Festival is coming to Alexandria on October 14th and 15th, and it's bringing enough vino to keep guests sipping from noon until 6 p.m. Wineries from all over Virginia will be supplying the wines, which are all crafted right here in your own state. Some will also offer ciders for […]

The All Things Go Fall Classic welcomes autumn to DC with a star-studded lineup of trending bands at Union Market. Foster the People, The Knocks, Young Thug, and Bleachers are just a few of the performers on the roster this year, taking the stage starting on Friday, October 6th through Sunday the 8th. In addition […]

Gadsby's Tavern has hosted dinner meals for some pretty influential people, including George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and John Adams. But it's the lesser-known people who have shaped Alexandria's history that Centennial of the Everyday introduces you to. This special exhibit is currently showing at the historical tavern, and you can experience it at the Free […]

By the end of each month, you could probably use a little "me time." Some people find calm and relaxation at a yoga class. Others find it over a pint of beer at happy hour. Why not try both? BeerYoga at Capitol City Brewing combines two time-tested stress-busters—beer and yoga—to create one seriously serene event. […]

Craft beer brewers from all over the country will converge on Yards Park in Washington, DC for the Snallygaster Beer Festival on Saturday, September 23rd. You're going to recognize the names of the big breweries, like Sierra Nevada and Allagash, but you might be unfamiliar with smaller breweries like Upland, Oliver, and Kent Falls—and that's […]