Things to do in Alexandria, VA

5 PM – 7 PM·City of Alexandria

Join us for Historic Happy Hours as we deep dive into history in a fun setting throughout the city! Learn about tavern entertainment in the late 18th and early 19th centuries presented by Jim Holloway, Interpretive Program Coordinator. Join us at Ramparts at 1700 Fern St. Alexandria, VA 22302

6 PM – 7:30 PM·Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library · Alexandria

Teen players of all skill levels are welcome to join us at the Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library every first and third Thursday in the Teen Area on the second floor to play Dungeons and Dragons! If you don't know the rules, we'll teach you! All supplies will be provided, so just bring your imagination and enthusiasm!…

6 PM – 7:30 PM·Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library · Alexandria

Alexandria Library and Youth Leaders have come together over the last six months to discuss what it means to be a teen in Alexandria and how to effect change for this diverse and important age group. Community members and leaders are invited to experience these teens' views first-hand with a multimedia presentation, re…

Fort Hunt Park (Pavilion A), 8999 Fort Hunt Rd, Alexandria, VA 22308

Come to Fort Hunt on September 4 at 7:30 PM for a special screening of Empire of the Sun at Pavilion A! Every Friday in September, a new movie will screen. In lieu of previews, a park ranger will deliver a talk about how each movie connects to Fort Hunt’s twentieth century history and this year’s sub-theme of science a…

Fort Hunt Park- Area A, 8999 Fort Hunt Rd, Alexandria, VA 22308

Fort Hunt Film Festival Location: Fort Hunt (Area A) Time: 7:30pm Come to Fort Hunt every Friday in September at 7:30 PM to see movies about World War II or the Cold War! This year’s sub-theme of science and technology will explore how the Second World War spurred advances in these fields that would change the world fo…

10:30 AM – 4:30 PM·Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library · Alexandria

Bring some from your own collection, or come without games and play what others bring. If you see one you’d like to try, there’ll be someone eager to teach you.

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM·James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library · Alexandria

Give opinions on the library and community Make friends and socialize Provide reading, listening and watching recommendations Learn about volunteer opportunities and policies Donuts!? The Teen Advisory Group (TAG) meets once a month and rotates between Alexandria Library locations. Attendance counts for one hour of com…

2:30 PM – 5 PM·Kingstowne Regional Library — Conference Room (E151) · Alexandria

Enjoy a creative afternoon exploring new art techniques! This month, we’ll be learning how to create decoupage on a handheld fan. Join this event and create your own inspired masterpiece with local artist So-hee. All materials will be provided. Adults.

Fort Hunt Park (Pavilion A), 8999 Fort Hunt Rd, Alexandria, VA 22308

The Hot Lanes is a 16-piece culmination of a vision Bobby Jasinski had in 2014. With influences ranging from Wynton Marsalis to the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, the focus of The Hot Lanes is to promote jazz in the D.C. metropolitan area. Featuring diverse and talented group of musicians, The Hot Lanes encourages j…

10 AM – 12 PM·Huntley Meadows Location, 3701 Lockheed Blvd., Alexandria, VA

(12-Adult) Drawing water can be made a little less tricky by learning a few techniques. Rippled, still or running, we will learn all about how water behaves. Join artist and naturalist Margaret Wohler to learn how to draw this surface that is both transparent and reflective. All art materials provided.

6:30 PM – 8:30 PM·Charles Houston Recreation Center, 901 Wythe St. · Alexandria

Ages 18 & up. Join us on four Tuesdays this fall for Line Dance Socials! Pull on your boots and enjoy an evening of dancing, music, and fun. No experience needed. Just bring your enthusiasm and get ready to groove!