BEGIN:VCALENDAR CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH PRODID:-//github.com/ical-org/ical.net//NONSGML ical.net 4.0//EN VERSION:2.0 X-WR-TIMEZONE:US/Eastern BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Lyceum CATEGORIES:Museums CATEGORIES:Old & Historic Alexandria CATEGORIES:Old Town DESCRIPTION:Imported on Nov 4\, 2026\, 8 days before the event.\nTo verify info please see https://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/Detail.aspx?si=63 561\n\nJoin us for "The Forces Awaken!" - An Evening of Philosophic Rever ies! A Pageant of Modern Scientifical Recreations & Amusements! Grand Spe ctacle and Curious Demonstrations Revealing Unseen & Mysterious Forces of the Universe\, will be on display courtesy of: The Professor. Join veter an science educator and historian Dean Howarth (The Natural Philosopher\, LLC) for an evening of 19the-century science. Mr. Howarth will conduct e xperiments from the 19th century\, much like ones conducted at Lyceum Hal l in Alexandria in the 1840s and 50s. Enjoy astounding and shocking (some times literally) demonstrations as you learn about the invisible forces t hat are all around us. Beer and wine for sale.\n\nLocation: Lyceum\nFees: $15/$12 for Historic Alexandria members\nTags: Lyceum\, Museums\, Old & Historic Alexandria\, Old Town\n\nWeb resources:\n\nPurchase Tickets Onli ne\nhttps://shop.alexandriava.gov/Events.aspx\n DTEND:20261113T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T121458Z DTSTART:20261113T000001Z LOCATION:Lyceum SEQUENCE:7 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:The Forces Awaken! TRANSP:OPAQUE UID:905004ac-33fc-4c3a-93f2-9b3ea105087a URL:https://shop.alexandriava.gov/Events.aspx X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Imported on Nov 4\, 2026\, 8 days before the event.
To verify info please see https://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar /Detail.aspx?si=63561
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Join us for "\;The Forces Awak en!"\; - An Evening of Philosophic Reveries! A Pageant of Modern Scie ntifical Recreations &\; Amusements! Grand Spectacle and Curious Demon strations Revealing Unseen &\; Mysterious Forces of the Universe\, wil l be on display courtesy of: The Professor. Join veteran science educator and historian Dean Howarth (The Natural Philosopher\, LLC) for an evenin g of 19the-century science. Mr. Howarth will conduct experiments from the 19th century\, much like ones conducted at Lyceum Hall in Alexandria in the 1840s and 50s. Enjoy astounding and shocking (sometimes literally) de monstrations as you learn about the invisible forces that are all around us. Beer and wine for sale.\n
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Location: Lyceum\n
Fees: $15/$12 for Historic Alexandria members\n
Tags: Lyceum\, Museums\, O ld &\; Historic Alexandria\, Old Town
\nPurchase Tickets Online
\n X-COA-DTSTAMP:20260902T121458Z BEGIN:VALARM ACTION:DISPLAY DESCRIPTION:The Forces Awaken!: Please visit website to confirm time\, loc ation\, etc. DURATION:PT30M REPEAT:2 TRIGGER:-PT30M END:VALARM END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Family CATEGORIES:Holiday Event CATEGORIES:Lyceum CATEGORIES:Museums CATEGORIES:Old & Historic Alexandria CATEGORIES:Old Town DESCRIPTION:Imported on Nov 4\, 2026\, 25 days before the event.\nTo verif y info please see https://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/Detail.aspx?si=6 3705\n\nJoin us at the Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum for a free holiday magic show\, performed by professional magicians who are members of Ring 50\, the DC-area chapter of the International Brotherhood of Mag icians. Magic is a part of The Lyceum's history and 19th-century magician s like Signor Blitz and Wyman the Wizard performed there in the 1840s. Th is modern family-friendly show will be geared toward children ages 5 to 1 2\, but all are welcome. \n\nPlease bring new\, unwrapped toys to donate to the Fund for Alexandria's Child Holiday Sharing Program\, which benefi ts kids who might otherwise go without holiday gifts this year in lieu of paying an admission fee. For more information\, email info@ibmring50.org . The show is free\, but space is limited so please reserve a space!\n\nL ocation: Lyceum\nFees: Wrapped toy donation\nTags: Family\, Holiday Event \, Lyceum\, Museums\, Old & Historic Alexandria\, Old Town\n\nWeb resourc es:\n\nFree Event Registration\nhttps://shop.alexandriava.gov/SelectEvent .aspx?eventid=6000552\n DTEND:20261130T020000Z DTSTAMP:20261023T152023Z DTSTART:20261130T003000Z LOCATION:Lyceum SEQUENCE:6 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Family Holiday Magic Show TRANSP:OPAQUE UID:5b4df1ee-0766-40c5-850c-a5cf061b2625 URL:https://shop.alexandriava.gov/SelectEvent.aspx?eventid=6000552 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Imported on Nov 4\, 2026\, 25 days before the event.
To verify info please see https://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calenda r/Detail.aspx?si=63705
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Join us at the Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum for a free holiday magic show\, performed by profes sional magicians who are members of Ring 50\, the DC-area chapter of the International Brotherhood of Magicians. Magic is a part of The Lyceum' \;s history and 19th-century magicians like Signor Blitz and Wyman the Wi zard performed there in the 1840s. This modern family-friendly show will be geared toward children ages 5 to 12\, but all are welcome. \n
\n< br />Please bring new\, unwrapped toys to donate to the Fund for Alexandr ia'\;s Child Holiday Sharing Program\, which benefits kids who might o therwise go without holiday gifts this year in lieu of paying an admissio n fee. For more information\, email info@ibmring50.org. The show is free\ , but space is limited so please reserve a space!\n
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Location : Lyceum\n
Fees: Wrapped toy donation\n
Tags: Family\, Holiday Event\, Lyceum\, Museums\, Old &\; Historic Alexandria\, Old Town
\ nFree Event Registration
\n X-COA-DTSTAMP:20261023T152023Z BEGIN:VALARM ACTION:DISPLAY DESCRIPTION:Family Holiday Magic Show: Please visit website to confirm tim e\, location\, etc. DURATION:PT30M REPEAT:2 TRIGGER:-PT30M END:VALARM END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Family CATEGORIES:Holiday Event CATEGORIES:Lyceum CATEGORIES:Museums CATEGORIES:Old & Historic Alexandria CATEGORIES:Old Town CATEGORIES:Performing Arts DESCRIPTION:Imported on Nov 4\, 2026\, 39 days before the event.\nTo verif y info please see https://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/Detail.aspx?si=6 3613\n\nThe Colonial English Handbell Ringers bring peace to your world a nd joy to your hearts this holiday season as they proudly present their 2 026 holiday concert "Tidings of Comfort and Joy\," presented on Sunday\, December 13\, at the Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum (201 S Washi ngton St). Two performances will be offered\, from 2-3 p.m. and 4-5 p.m.\ n\nThese performances are FREE and appropriate for all ages\, although do nations are very much appreciated. Seating is first come first serve\, so early arrival is recommended. We look forward to seeing and as always\, thank you for your support as the Colonial English Handbell Ringers celeb rate their 35th season ringing with you! For more information about the A lexandria History Museum at The Lyceum\, visit alexandriava.gov/Lyceum.\n \nLocation: Lyceum\nAudience: Anyone may attend\nTags: Family\, Holiday E vent\, Lyceum\, Museums\, Old & Historic Alexandria\, Old Town\, Performi ng Arts DTEND:20261213T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T153411Z DTSTART:20261213T190000Z LOCATION:Lyceum SEQUENCE:8 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Colonial Handbell Ringers Concert TRANSP:OPAQUE UID:ddaf72b5-2583-4fe3-a058-ba1e704a6d8f X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Imported on Nov 4\, 2026\, 39 days before the event.
To verify info please see https://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calenda r/Detail.aspx?si=63613
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The Colonial English Handbell Rin gers bring peace to your world and joy to your hearts this holiday season as they proudly present their 2026 holiday concert ?Tidings of Comfort a nd Joy\,? presented on Sunday\, December 13\, at the Alexandria History M useum at The Lyceum (201 S Washington St). Two performances will be offer ed\, from 2?3 p.m. and 4?5 p.m.\n
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These performances are FRE E and appropriate for all ages\, although donations are very much appreci ated. Seating is first come first serve\, so early arrival is recommended . We look forward to seeing and as always\, thank you for your support as the Colonial English Handbell Ringers celebrate their 35th season ringin g with you! For more information about the Alexandria History Museum at T he Lyceum\, visit alexandriava.gov/Lyceum.\n
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Location: Lyceu m\n
Audience: Anyone may attend\n
Tags: Family\, Holiday Event\ , Lyceum\, Museums\, Old &\; Historic Alexandria\, Old Town\, Performi ng Arts X-COA-DTSTAMP:20260914T153411Z BEGIN:VALARM ACTION:DISPLAY DESCRIPTION:Colonial Handbell Ringers Concert: Please visit website to con firm time\, location\, etc. DURATION:PT30M REPEAT:2 TRIGGER:-PT30M END:VALARM END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:America250 CATEGORIES:Arts CATEGORIES:Family CATEGORIES:Holiday Event CATEGORIES:Lyceum CATEGORIES:Museums CATEGORIES:Old & Historic Alexandria CATEGORIES:Old Town DESCRIPTION:Imported on Nov 4\, 2026\, 39 days before the event.\nTo verif y info please see https://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/Detail.aspx?si=6 3617\n\nThe Colonial English Handbell Ringers bring peace to your world a nd joy to your hearts this holiday season as they proudly present their 2 026 holiday concert "Tidings of Comfort and Joy\," presented on Sunday\, December 13\, at the Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum (201 S Washi ngton St). Two performances will be offered\, from 2-3 p.m. and 4-5 p.m.\ n\nThese performances are FREE and appropriate for all ages\, although do nations are very much appreciated. Seating is first come first serve\, so early arrival is recommended. We look forward to seeing and as always\, thank you for your support as the Colonial English Handbell Ringers celeb rate their 35th season ringing with you! For more information about the A lexandria History Museum at The Lyceum\, visit alexandriava.gov/Lyceum.\n \nLocation: Lyceum\nAudience: Anyone may attend\nTags: America250\, Arts\ , Family\, Holiday Event\, Lyceum\, Museums\, Old & Historic Alexandria\, Old Town DTEND:20261213T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T153045Z DTSTART:20261213T210000Z LOCATION:Lyceum SEQUENCE:5 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Colonial Handbell Ringers Concert TRANSP:OPAQUE UID:30cfa3b1-35ca-41ed-bb31-eb59b4cdcc0d X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Imported on Nov 4\, 2026\, 39 days before the event.
To verify info please see https://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calenda r/Detail.aspx?si=63617
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The Colonial English Handbell Rin gers bring peace to your world and joy to your hearts this holiday season as they proudly present their 2026 holiday concert ?Tidings of Comfort a nd Joy\,? presented on Sunday\, December 13\, at the Alexandria History M useum at The Lyceum (201 S Washington St). Two performances will be offer ed\, from 2?3 p.m. and 4?5 p.m.\n
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These performances are FRE E and appropriate for all ages\, although donations are very much appreci ated. Seating is first come first serve\, so early arrival is recommended . We look forward to seeing and as always\, thank you for your support as the Colonial English Handbell Ringers celebrate their 35th season ringin g with you! For more information about the Alexandria History Museum at T he Lyceum\, visit alexandriava.gov/Lyceum.\n
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Location: Lyceu m\n
Audience: Anyone may attend\n
Tags: America250\, Arts\, Fam ily\, Holiday Event\, Lyceum\, Museums\, Old &\; Historic Alexandria\, Old Town X-COA-DTSTAMP:20260914T153045Z BEGIN:VALARM ACTION:DISPLAY DESCRIPTION:Colonial Handbell Ringers Concert: Please visit website to con firm time\, location\, etc. DURATION:PT30M REPEAT:2 TRIGGER:-PT30M END:VALARM END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Concerts CATEGORIES:Lyceum CATEGORIES:Museums CATEGORIES:Old & Historic Alexandria CATEGORIES:Old Town DESCRIPTION:Imported on Nov 4\, 2026\, 41 days before the event.\nTo verif y info please see https://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/Detail.aspx?si=6 3796\n\nJohn Doyle and Cathie Ryan return to the Lyceum with Mick McAuley in: An Irish Christmas. Name many of the most notable recordings and/or performers in Irish music and it's a fair bet that John Doyle\, with his singing\, songwriting\, and signature guitar style\, had something to do with them. Liz Carroll\; Eileen Ivers\; Karan Casey\; Solas\; Michael Bla ck\; Mary Black\; the trio of McCusker\, McGoldrick and Doyle\; The Teeto talers (Martin Hayes\, Kevin Crawford\, John Doyle)\; and now Usher's Isl and (Andy Irvine\, Donal Lunny\, Mike McGoldrick\, Paddy Glackin and John Doyle) - a vertible who's who of the greatest names in Irish music. \n\n Renowned singer songwriter Cathie Ryan is an Irish American singer-songwr iter celebrated for her crystalline vocals\, insightful songwriting\, and blending of traditional Irish and American folk music. Rising to promine nce in 1987 as lead singer of Cherish the Ladies\, she launched a solo ca reer in 1995\, releasing acclaimed albums including The Music of What Hap pens\, Somewhere Along the Road\, and Through Wind and Rain.\n\nMick McAu ley is an Irish musician\, composer and songwriter who has recorded and t oured internationally for many years. A multi-instrumentalist\, Mick play s accordion\, melodeon\, concertina\, whistles and guitar. \n\nTickets ar e $47.56 and $16.20 (ages 12-17) at ticketstripe.com/DoyleRyanMcAuley.\n\ nLocation: Lyceum\nFees: Tickets are $47.56 and $16.20 (ages 12-17) at ti cketstripe.com/DoyleRyanMcAuley\nTags: Concerts\, Lyceum\, Museums\, Old & Historic Alexandria\, Old Town\n\nWeb resources:\n\nPurchase Tickets On line\nhttps://ticketstripe.com/DoyleRyanMcAuley\n DTEND:20261216T023000Z DTSTAMP:20261027T115333Z DTSTART:20261216T000001Z LOCATION:Lyceum SEQUENCE:6 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Traditional Music Series Concert TRANSP:OPAQUE UID:034980a8-abea-4509-b407-4ba4c7bac147 URL:https://ticketstripe.com/DoyleRyanMcAuley X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Imported on Nov 4\, 2026\, 41 days before the event.
To verify info please see https://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calenda r/Detail.aspx?si=63796
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John Doyle and Cathie Ryan return to the Lyceum with Mick McAuley in: An Irish Christmas. Name many of the most notable recordings and/or performers in Irish music and it'\;s a fair bet that John Doyle\, with his singing\, songwriting\, and signatur e guitar style\, had something to do with them. Liz Carroll\; Eileen Iver s\; Karan Casey\; Solas\; Michael Black\; Mary Black\; the trio of McCusk er\, McGoldrick and Doyle\; The Teetotalers (Martin Hayes\, Kevin Crawfor d\, John Doyle)\; and now Usher'\;s Island (Andy Irvine\, Donal Lunny\ , Mike McGoldrick\, Paddy Glackin and John Doyle) - a vertible who'\;s who of the greatest names in Irish music. \n
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Renowned singe r songwriter Cathie Ryan is an Irish American singer-songwriter celebrate d for her crystalline vocals\, insightful songwriting\, and blending of t raditional Irish and American folk music. Rising to prominence in 1987 as lead singer of Cherish the Ladies\, she launched a solo career in 1995\, releasing acclaimed albums including The Music of What Happens\, Somewhe re Along the Road\, and Through Wind and Rain.\n
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Mick McAule y is an Irish musician\, composer and songwriter who has recorded and tou red internationally for many years. A multi-instrumentalist\, Mick plays accordion\, melodeon\, concertina\, whistles and guitar. \n
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Tickets are $47.56 and $16.20 (ages 12-17) at ticketstripe.com/DoyleRyanM cAuley.\n
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Location: Lyceum\n
Fees: Tickets are $47.56 a nd $16.20 (ages 12-17) at ticketstripe.com/DoyleRyanMcAuley\n
Tags: Concerts\, Lyceum\, Museums\, Old &\; Historic Alexandria\, Old Town\nPurchase Tickets Online
\n X-COA-DTSTAMP:20261027T115333Z BEGIN:VALARM ACTION:DISPLAY DESCRIPTION:Traditional Music Series Concert: Please visit website to conf irm time\, location\, etc. DURATION:PT30M REPEAT:2 TRIGGER:-PT30M END:VALARM END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Arts CATEGORIES:Concerts CATEGORIES:Lyceum CATEGORIES:Museums CATEGORIES:Old & Historic Alexandria CATEGORIES:Old Town DESCRIPTION:Imported on Nov 4\, 2026\, 65 days before the event.\nTo verif y info please see https://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/Detail.aspx?si=6 3797\n\nJoin us at the Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum for an eve ning of Irish traditional music with Mossy Banks\, comprised of Marty Fr ye\, Sarah Collins\, and David McKindley-Ward. Three close friends\, havi ng played tunes in many configurations for years\, finally assemble in a trio with roots in DC\, Boston and Baltimore. Marty\, Sarah\, and Dave ha ve a shared passion for the tunes\, and a shared quest for the balanced l ightness and depth of a good groove. With Marty on flute\, Sarah on fiddl e\, and David on bouzouki\, vocals\, and harmonium\, this trio presents t heir version of Irish music\, a sound influenced by an appreciation for A merican old time and other groovy genres they've grown up around on the E ast Coast. Their debut album\, forthcoming this winter\, will showcase a range of tunes and songs\, both sparse and lush in their approach to trad itional music. \n\nTickets are $37.11\, $16.20 for ages 12-17 at ticketst ripe.com/MossyBanks. \n\nLocation: Lyceum\nFees: Tickets are $37.11\, $16 .20 for ages 12-17 at ticketstripe.com/MossyBanks. \nTags: Arts\, Concert s\, Lyceum\, Museums\, Old & Historic Alexandria\, Old Town\n\nWeb resour ces:\n\nPurchase Tickets Online \nhttps://www.ticketstripe.com/MossyBanks \n DTEND:20270109T030000Z DTSTAMP:20261027T121053Z DTSTART:20270109T003000Z LOCATION:Lyceum SEQUENCE:7 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Traditional Music Series Concert TRANSP:OPAQUE UID:73139886-ad24-4d17-9911-c7da776e5744 URL:https://www.ticketstripe.com/MossyBanks X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Imported on Nov 4\, 2026\, 65 days before the event.
To verify info please see https://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calenda r/Detail.aspx?si=63797
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Join us at the Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum for an evening of Irish traditional music with Moss y Banks\, comprised of Marty Frye\, Sarah Collins\, and David McKindley- Ward. Three close friends\, having played tunes in many configurations fo r years\, finally assemble in a trio with roots in DC\, Boston and Baltim ore. Marty\, Sarah\, and Dave have a shared passion for the tunes\, and a shared quest for the balanced lightness and depth of a good groove. With Marty on flute\, Sarah on fiddle\, and David on bouzouki\, vocals\, and harmonium\, this trio presents their version of Irish music\, a sound inf luenced by an appreciation for American old time and other groovy genres they?ve grown up around on the East Coast. Their debut album\, forthcomin g this winter\, will showcase a range of tunes and songs\, both sparse an d lush in their approach to traditional music. \n
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Tickets ar e $37.11\, $16.20 for ages 12-17 at ticketstripe.com/MossyBanks. \n
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Location: Lyceum\n
Fees: Tickets are $37.11\, $16.20 for age s 12-17 at ticketstripe.com/MossyBanks. \n
Tags: Arts\, Concerts\, L yceum\, Museums\, Old &\; Historic Alexandria\, Old Town
\nPurchase Tickets Online
\n X-COA-DTSTAMP:20261027T121053Z BEGIN:VALARM ACTION:DISPLAY DESCRIPTION:Traditional Music Series Concert: Please visit website to conf irm time\, location\, etc. DURATION:PT30M REPEAT:2 TRIGGER:-PT30M END:VALARM END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR