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Dec. 09, 2023 7:00 a.m. - noon
Market
The Old Town Farmers' Market at Market Square Plaza outside Alexandria City Hall has been running continuously for more than 260 years. Read more
Dec. 09, 2023 8:00 a.m.
Farmers' Market
Year-round farmers' market in Del Ray. Read more
Courtesy of Del Ray Farmers' Market
Dec. 09, 2023
Dec. 09, 2023 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Film, Theater
The Color Purple: Beautiful Woman Inside and Out Style! Private Screening Join us for a captivating private screening of the remake of the timeless classic, The Color Purple. Celebrating the beauty of women, inside and out, this event promises... Read more
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Dec. 09, 2023 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Alexandria Symphony Orchestra
Dec. 09, 2023 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Live Music
This is to invite everyone, especially families with children to the Live Nativity at St. Christopher's Episcopal Church at 6320 Hanover Ave in Springfield from 11:30 to 1:30 on Saturday, December 9. There will be live animals, including a frien... Read more
Dec. 09, 2023 noon - 5:00 p.m.
Art, Market
Our annual holiday market returns December 9th! This year, we'll be hosting local vendors from 12-5pm. Come out to spread some festive vibes, grab some fresh draft releases, and snag some gifts for others (or yourself, we don't judge!). Read more
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Dec. 09, 2023 12:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
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Dec. 09, 2023 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Live Music, Theater
Blessed with “a quality of talent that could have opera geeks swooning,” (Shakespearances) Shakespeare Opera Theatre is pleased to kick off our eighth season with a journey to Bavaria in Humperdinck’s Hansel and Gretel. SOT presents the beloved c... Read more
Isabella Umberger and Laura Sage
Dec. 09, 2023 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Education
Experience an evening during the holiday season with the Carlyle’s. Learn about how the holidays were observed very differently during the 18th century than we celebrate today. Tours offered on the first floor during this event. No registration ... Read more
Carlyle House Historic Park
Dec. 09, 2023 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Out and About
NOVA Parks is proud to offer Ice and Lights—The Winter Village at Cameron Run. Ice & Lights offers a fun, outdoor family experience to see unique light displays, take family pictures or selfies with a variety of displays, and take a spin on th... Read more
NOVA Parks
Meadowlark’s Winter Walk of Lights is an elegant garden trail decorated with thousands of sparkling lights. The half-mile walk through the enchanting Meadowlark Botanical Gardens (Vienna, VA) features lighted nature themes and animated displays a... Read more
Dec. 09, 2023 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Art, Education, Theater
Enjoy a night out while your little ones have some fun! Run errands, get your holiday shopping done, go out to dinner, or simply have some much-needed time to yourself! Your little one will participate in fun creative drama activities, lis... Read more
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Dec. 09, 2023 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Art, Live Music
Join ACS on Saturday, 12/9, at 7pm in St. Paul’s Episcopal Church for WINTER CATHEDRALS, a joyful celebration of the season featuring international carols, new favorites, and a chance to sing along with the choir. Tickets are pay-what-you-can. Le... Read more
Alexandria Choral Society
Dec. 10, 2023 8:00 a.m.
Friends of Dyke Marsh organizers lead bird walks every Sunday morning. Read more
Dec. 10, 2023
Dec. 10, 2023 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
The Four Mile Run Farmers' Market is held every Sunday in Four Mile Run Park. Read more
Dec. 10, 2023 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Art, Dance, Fitness
Form, function, and fun! Through a variety of movement explorations, this class is aims enhance your relationship to your body. With a focus on quality of movement, each class aims to increase mobility, strength, balance, flexibility- and joy!... Read more
Local Motion Project
Dec. 10, 2023 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Art, Dance, Theater
Local Motion Project Presents: In Wonderland Sunday December 10th 12:30 & 5:30pm George Washington Masonic National Memorial Join us for our inaugural winter show, featuring a diverse range of dancers spanning from ages 7 to 71. This capt... Read more
Dec. 10, 2023 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Food & Drink/Restaurants/Dining Out, Out and About
Join Wine Gallery 108 for a special holiday Champagne tasting in our event and gallery space. Taste 12 different Champagnes and sparkling wines from around the world and enjoy gourmet bites paired with the wines. We found some rare treats for thi... Read more
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Dec. 10, 2023 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Dec. 10, 2023 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Dec. 11, 2023 7:00 a.m.
The Monday Birdwalk takes place every week, rain or shine. Read more
Dec. 11, 2023
Dec. 11, 2023 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Rook will be performing live music every Monday at Mason Social from 5-8pm! Swing by for the music, stick around for the all day Happy Hour and Monday Night Football! Read more
Rook Richards
Dec. 11, 2023 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Dec. 11, 2023 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Comedians
Free Comedy Open Mic Monday's at 7pm: Alexandria Bier Garden! Watch professional and new comics as they polish old stuff, work out new material, and come laugh with us! Located in the Upstairs Bar at Alexandria Bier Garden. Read more
Dan Kaufman
Dec. 12, 2023
Dec. 12, 2023 noon - 1:00 p.m.
Hybrid, Lecture
From the winter crossing of the icy Delaware River on Christmas night, 1776, to Gen. George Washington’s crucial victory at Princeton, New Jersey, ten days later, American fortunes in the Revolutionary War changed from almost hopeless to suddenly... Read more
Princeton University Art Museum (Public Domain).
Dec. 12, 2023 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Dec. 12, 2023 6:45 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
Our Contemporary Modern classes blend the foundations of modern dance with contemporary styles. These classes encourage participants to work on technique as well as musicality, improvisation, and dynamic movement. Each teacher brings their own hi... Read more
Dec. 13, 2023
Dec. 13, 2023 noon - 1:00 p.m.
Education, Lecture, Virtual
On Dec. 17, 1903, Orville and Wilbur Wright flew their heavier-than-air machine, over 100 feet in 12 seconds at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. This flight, the first of three that day, marked the world’s first powered, sustained, and controlled airp... Read more
National Archives and Records Administration
Dec. 13, 2023 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Dec. 13, 2023 7:15 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.
This ballet class is targeted to the advanced beginner but higher levels are welcome. A basic knowledge of the discipline is suggested. Read more
Dec. 14, 2023
Dec. 14, 2023 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
See you at the market! Rain or Shine, Year Round! Read more
Dec. 14, 2023 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Enjoy festive drinks and light refreshments from Tasteful Affairs, Heirloom Catering, and Purple Onion, beautiful holiday decor showcasing the splendors of nature, and much holiday spirit. As a special treat, Mary Casey Bowers, Lynne White and Sc... Read more
American Horticultural Society
Dec. 14, 2023 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
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