Events & Public Meetings

DateDayTimeEvent
Apr 21, 2026 Tue 7 p.m.Commission for the Arts Monthly Meeting
Monthly meeting of the Commission for the Arts.
Apr 22, 2026 Wed 6:30 p.m.America250 Poster Contest Unveiling
Everyone is invited to join us for the unveiling of the winning artwork for the America 250 City Art on Wednesday, April 22 at 6:30 p.m. at the Torpedo Factory Art Center where all of the submitted artwork will be on display. Last month the City of Alexandria announced its participation in this nationwide celebration of the 250th anniversary of the ...
Apr 23, 2026 Thu 6:30 p.m.Poem in Your Pocket Celebration
Celebrate poetry with Alexandria Poet Laureate Cristi Donoso and the 2025 Dashing Words in Motion poets at The Athenaeum. Limited seating will be available, so reservations are encouraged.
Apr 25, 2026 Sat 9:30 a.m.Eco-City Alexandria Earth Month Proclamation
Reading of the Earth Month Proclamation with a tree planting
Apr 25, 2026 Sat 12 p.m.Time & Place 250 Opening Reception
Join us for the opening reception of "00:10:00 (The Declaration of Independence)" a new temporary public art installation coming to Alexandria in honor of 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence by Richmond-based artist Sandy Williams IV. It takes approximately 600 seconds, or 10 minutes, to read the United States Declaration of Independence. ...
Apr 25, 2026 Sat 2 p.m.Alexandria Spring Invitational Cheer Competition
Show your spirit! Support youth cheerleading teams from neighborhood recreation centers and the metropolitan area.
May 1, 2026 Fri 7:30 p.m.Traditional Music Series Concert at The Lyceum
Dylan Foley & Matt Mancuso in Concert at the Historic Lyceum. Dylan Foley and Matt Mancuso are New York-based musicians who frequently collaborate in the Irish traditional music scene. They are both accomplished fiddle players and have appeared on several albums and at festivals together.
May 2, 2026 Sat 10 a.m.Rec Fest 2026
The City of Alexandria presents RecFest! Get ready for a day packed with excitement as we showcase everything recreation has to offer! From games and sports to arts and nature activities, there’s something for everyone. Enjoy delicious food, live music from a DJ, interactive experiences, and special features from other City of Alexandria departments.
May 2, 2026 Sat 11 a.m.Mother's Day Sip & Paint
Join us for an afternoon of creativity, relaxation, and celebration as we honor mothers, grandmothers, and mother figures in our community.
May 5, 2026 Tue 7 p.m.Arts Commission Executive Committee Meeting
Monthly meeting of the Executive Committee for the Commission for the Arts
May 19, 2026 Tue 7 p.m.Commission for the Arts Monthly Meeting
Monthly meeting of the Commission for the Arts.
May 25, 2026 Mon All-DayRPCA Closure: Memorial Day
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Jun 2, 2026 Tue 7 p.m.Arts Commission Executive Committee Meeting
Monthly meeting of the Executive Committee for the Commission for the Arts
Jun 12, 2026 Fri 12 p.m.Sails on the Potomac/48th ALX Jazz Fest
The ALX Jazz Fest will celebrate its 48th annual event as part of the Sails on the Potomac series of activities commemorating the USA’s 250th anniversary. As part of this 3-day festival, the ALX Jazz Fest will expand its programming to celebrate Alexandria’s musical past, present, and future. Kicking off with an opening ceremony on Friday June 12th ...
Jun 13, 2026 Sat 12 p.m.Sails on the Potomac/48th ALX Jazz Fest
The ALX Jazz Fest will celebrate its 48th annual event as part of the Sails on the Potomac series of activities commemorating the USA’s 250th anniversary. As part of this 3-day festival, the ALX Jazz Fest will expand its programming to celebrate Alexandria’s musical past, present, and future. Kicking off with an opening ceremony on Friday June 12th ...
Jun 14, 2026 Sun 12 p.m.Sails on the Potomac/48th ALX Jazz Fest
The ALX Jazz Fest will celebrate its 48th annual event as part of the Sails on the Potomac series of activities commemorating the USA’s 250th anniversary. As part of this 3-day festival, the ALX Jazz Fest will expand its programming to celebrate Alexandria’s musical past, present, and future. Kicking off with an opening ceremony on Friday June 12th ...
Jun 16, 2026 Tue 7 p.m.Commission for the Arts Monthly Meeting
Monthly meeting of the Commission for the Arts.
Jun 19, 2026 Fri All-DayRPCA Closure: Juneteenth
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Jun 19, 2026 Fri 4 p.m.Juneteenth Celebration
Join Alexandria in celebrating the history of Juneteenth in our city, as well as looking at its future. Enjoy food, exhibitors, and live music!
Jul 4, 2026 Sat All-DayRPCA Closure: Independence Day
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Jul 10, 2026 Fri 6:30 p.m.Community Family Picnic
What’s more fun than gathering with friends, family, and fellow Alexandrians to enjoy an evening of activities and entertainment in the park while forging new relationships.
Jul 25, 2026 Sat 7 p.m.1776 Singalong & Discussion
In partnership with Emerging Revolutionary War, join us for a fun sing-a-long and panel discussion of 1776 (1972). This ground-breaking movie written by a history teacher, inspired Hamilton and provides insight into people and politics of the 18th and 20th centuries.
Sep 7, 2026 Mon All-DayRPCA Closure: Labor Day
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Nov 11, 2026 Wed All-DayRPCA Closure: Veterans Day
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Nov 25, 2026 Wed All-DayRPCA Closure: Day Before Thanksgiving
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Nov 26, 2026 Thu All-DayRPCA Closure: Thanksgiving Day
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Nov 27, 2026 Fri All-DayRPCA Closure: Day After Thanksgiving
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Dec 24, 2026 Thu All-DayRPCA Closure: Christmas Eve
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Dec 25, 2026 Fri All-DayRPCA Closure: Christmas Day
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Dec 31, 2026 Thu All-DayRPCA Closure: New Year's Eve
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