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    Community Events & Activities

    Visitors to the historic district are encouraged bike, walk or take the Metrorail Yellow or Blue lines to the King Street Station and take the free King Street Trolley, or DASH or Metro buses to the festival. For DASH schedule information, call 703.370.DASH or visit dashbus.com. For Metrobus schedule information, call 202.637.7000 or visit wmata.com. Parking is also available in one of the convenient parking garages or lots.

    Bicyclists may visit alexandriava.gov/localmotion for the City's Bikeways Map, which features the City's best on-street and off-road bikeways, as well as locations of grouped bicycle parking.

    For additional information, call the sponsoring organization for more information.  For events sponsored by the City of Alexandria, call the Special Events Hotline at 703.746.5592 for current information. Please be advised, events are subject to change.

    Also see our website for more information, including schedules for RPCA-sponsored classes and activities.
    Date    TimeEvent
    Jun 18, 2013 Tue 7:30 AMWaterfront Commission
    Regular monthly meeting
    Jun 18, 2013 Tue 7:00 PMCommission for the Arts
    Regular monthly meeting
    Jun 19, 2013 Wed 12:00 PMCanal Center Plaza Concert
    Noon concert by Cathy Ponton King featuring blues and jazz, beside the Potomac at the Canal Center Plaza amphitheatre.
    Jun 19, 2013 Wed 6:30 PMHensley Park Improvement Draft Plan Review
    Large Park Improvement Plans Review
    Jun 20, 2013 Thu 8:30 AMCommission for the Arts - Arts Forum Comm.
    Executive Committee meeting of the Alexandria Arts Forum
    Jun 20, 2013 Thu 7:00 PMPark & Recreation Commission Public Hearing
    The Alexandria Park and Recreation Commission will hold a public hearing on the six external project requests received by the Department of Recreations, Parks and Cultural Activities in the second half of FY13
    Jun 20, 2013 Thu 7:30 PMCarlyle Music at Twilight Concerts
    Evening Concert by the Cruisers, the United States Navy's premier contemporary entertainment ensemble. Feel free to bring a chair or blanket to sit on.
    Jun 22, 2013 Sat 12:00 PMAlexandria's Food & Wine Festival
    Alexandria Food & Wine Festival, held at 300 John Carlyle Square featuring arts and crafts, children's activities, food vendors, and a Wine Garden managed by Alive! Inc.
    Jun 22, 2013 Sat 12:00 PMDel Ray Music Festival
    Community Festival highlighting local musicians, held on the Mt. Vernon Recreation Field
    Jun 24, 2013 Mon 6:30 PMCommunity Meeting on Hooffs Run Park Playground
    The purpose of the meeting is to obtain additional community input on use of the existing play area, review results of the recent playground survey, and discuss feedback from the playground’s immediate neighbors. Using the public feedback gathered this spring, a playground renovation plan will be developed this summer.
    Jun 26, 2013 Wed 7:00 PMMokihana - Hawaiian Dance
    Seeking to facilitate a correct understanding of the Hawaiian culture through educational and entertaining performance of traditional hula in the style and from the genealogy of Halau Mohala `Ilima, Kailua, O`ahu. Feel free to bring a chair or blanket to sit on.
    Jun 27, 2013 Thu 12:00 PMCommission for the Arts - Arts Forum Comm.
    Scheduled meeting of the Alexandria Arts Forum
    Jun 28, 2013 Fri 7:30 PMAlexandria Citizens Band Concerts
    City's Oldest Performing Arts Organization, the band performs a variety of music.
    Jul 5, 2013 Fri 7:30 PMAlexandria Citizens Band Concerts
    City's Oldest Performing Arts Organization, the band performs a variety of music.
    Jul 10, 2013 Wed 12:00 PMCanal Center Plaza Concert
    Noon concert by Wake Campbell featuring smooth jazz, beside the Potomac at the Canal Center Plaza amphitheatre.
    Jul 11, 2013 Thu 7:30 PMCarlyle Music at Twilight Concerts
    Evening Concert by the Sudden M Pac Band performing R & B, both old and new school. Feel free to bring a chair or blanket to sit on.
    Jul 13, 2013 Sat 7:00 PMAnnual USA/Alexandria Birthday Celebration
    237th Annual USA/264th Alexandria Birthday Celebration. Musical entertainment, food and beverage sales and fireworks.
    Jul 19, 2013 Fri 7:30 PMAlexandria Citizens Band Concerts
    City's Oldest Performing Arts Organization, the band performs a variety of music.
    Jul 19, 2013 Fri 8:00 PMComcast Outdoor Film Festival
    Comcast Outdoor Film Festival
    Jul 20, 2013 Sat 8:00 PMComcast Outdoor Film Festival
    Comcast Outdoor Film Festival
    Jul 20, 2013 Sat 8:00 PMCinema Del Ray
    Community Movie Night offered outdoors on the Mt. Vernon Recreation Center Field, 2701 Commonwealth Ave. Attendees can enjoy family movies. Popcorn, candy,beverage sales. Movie begins at dusk.
    Jul 21, 2013 Sun 12:00 PMArlandria Chirilagua Festival
    Community Culture celebration that will include a variety of dance performances and musical groups. The festival will also feature children’s activities, a community service and health fair, and displays showcasing traditional arts and crafts from South America, Bolivia, Peru, and Central America. Various foods and beverages will be available for purchase.
    Jul 24, 2013 Wed 12:00 PMCanal Center Plaza Concert
    Noon concert by Anthony "Swamp Dog" Clark featuring blues, beside the Potomac at the Canal Center Plaza amphitheatre.
    Jul 25, 2013 Thu 7:30 PMCarlyle Music at Twilight Concerts
    Evening Concert by the Alexandria Harmonizers international champion men's barbershop chorus. Feel free to bring a chair or blanket to sit on.
    Aug 7, 2013 Wed 12:00 PMCanal Center Plaza Concert
    Noon concert by Silver City featuring country & bluegrass, beside the Potomac at the Canal Center Plaza amphitheatre.
    Aug 8, 2013 Thu 7:30 PMCarlyle Music at Twilight Concerts
    Evening Concert by Jason Paul Curtis & Swing Lab performing American song book, jazz, swing and bossa nova. Feel free to bring a chair or blanket to sit on.
    Aug 9, 2013 Fri 7:30 PMAlexandria Harmonizers
    International champion barbershop chorus
    Aug 10, 2013 Sat 11:30 AMAlexandria Irish Festival
    A day of fun and music, featuring Brook Yoder, Pat Garvey, Rocky Guttmann, Mary Smith, the City of Alexandria Pipes & Drums, and many more musical groups and Irish dancing schools. Great vendors will have a variety of Irish items, arts & crafts, and traditional festival foods.
    Aug 10, 2013 Sat 1:00 PM3rd Annual WOLF Basketball Tournament
    An annual event showcasing a basketball tournament for the community. It's free for anyone ranging from young children to grown adults. Entertainment will include a moon bounce, face painting, and other activities for children. The event will take place at the John Ewald Park.
    Aug 16, 2013 Fri 7:00 PMU. S. Navy Band Commodores (big Band Jazz)
    Jazz is America’s music and the U.S. Navy Band Commodores, the Navy’s premier jazz ensemble, have been performing the very best of big band jazz for the Navy and the nation for over 40 years.
    Aug 17, 2013 Sat 8:00 PMCinema Del Ray
    Community Movie Night offered outdoors on the Mt. Vernon Recreation Center Field, 2701 Commonwealth Ave. Attendees can enjoy family movies. Popcorn, candy,beverage sales. Movie begins at dusk.
    Aug 24, 2013 Sat 6:00 AMThe Run -n- Mate 5k
    One of five 5K runs in the Washington, DC area merged with social events at local hot spots. $39 for a series of three weekend events, including the 5K run.
    Aug 24, 2013 Sat 10:00 AMVietnamese Heritage Festival or VietFest
    Fully immerse yourslef in the Vietnamese Culture! Entertainment will include educational exhibits, performances, talent shows, a pageant, and much more.
    Sep 20, 2013 Fri 12:00 PMFan Fest
    A celebration of DC's sports teams and fans
    Sep 22, 2013 Sun 12:00 PMCambodian Community Day
    Cambodian Community Day is a non-profit organization dedicated to the advocacy, preservation and promotion of Cambodian culture and heritage. The festival features classical and folk dances, arts and crafts exhibits, live music, social dances and food and beverages.
    Sep 28, 2013 Sat 8:00 AMRock and Stroll
    Rock and Stroll to End Homelessness benefits five area nonoprofits. The event is a fun-filled day kicking off with a Help the Homeless Run and Mini-Walk, and culimates with family-friendly activities and lunch.

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