BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DESCRIPTION:Events & Public Meetings METHOD:PUBLISH PRODID:-//alexandriava.gov//Web Calendar 1.0//EN SUMMARY:Events & Public Meetings X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT12H X-WR-CALDESC:Events & Public Meetings X-WR-CALNAME:Events & Public Meetings X-WR-TIMEZONE:US/Eastern BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Arts,Old Town,Public Art & Memorials,Visual Arts DESCRIPTION:To make sure the time\, location\, and other aspects have not c hanged\, or to share this event with your friends\, please see https://app s.alexandriava.gov/CalendarTest/Detail.aspx?si=57425\n\nThe City of Alexan dria's Public Art Program has commissioned Virginia-based artist and mural ist\, Silas Baker\, to design and execute a mural on the exterior loading dock door of the Torpedo Factory Art Center. \n\nPlease join us to learn m ore about the artist and the project\, which will bring a vibrant presence to the Union Street frontage of the building.\n\nThe reception begins at 2 p.m. with remarks at 2:30 p.m. \n\nLocation: Torpedo Factory\, 105 N. Un ion St.\nContact Person: Meika Daus\nContact Phone: 703.746.5420\nContact Email: meika.daus@alexandriava.gov\nAudience: Anyone may attend\nTags: Art s\, Old Town\, Public Art & Memorials\, Visual Arts\n\nImport this event i nto your calendar: http://apps.alexandriava.gov/CalendarTest/iCal.aspx?id= 1&si=57425 DTEND:20240424T200000Z DTSTAMP:20240419T193803Z DTSTART:20240424T180000Z GEO:38.804902;-77.040017 LOCATION:Torpedo Factory\, 105 N. Union St. SEQUENCE:4 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Artist Reception with Silas Baker TRANSP:TRANSPARENT UID:255f4caf-61d6-4d4e-8627-45408268eefd X-COA-DTSTAMP:20240419T193803Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Arts,Author Reading,Black History,Black History Museum,Community Event,Community Outreach,Film,Museums,Old & Historic Alexandria,Old Town DESCRIPTION:To make sure the time\, location\, and other aspects have not c hanged\, or to share this event with your friends\, please see https://app s.alexandriava.gov/CalendarTest/Detail.aspx?si=57426\n\nJoin Alexandria Co mmunity Remembrance Project Steering Committee Member Michael Johnson and others as they celebrate the launch of Hip Hop @ 50. Howard University hel d a two-day conference with scholars\, artists and media icons of Hip Hop in October 2023. The book features many of the symposium's essays that exa mine Hip Hop's impact from 1973 to today\, including a chapter by ACRP's J ohnson. Dr. Elizabeth Clark Lewis edited the book that other Alexandria re sidents are featured including\, Cathay Driver\, A. Edna Santiago and Step hanie Johnson. Books will be available for purchase at the event. For furt her information call 703-746-4356.\n\nLocation: Black History Museum\, 902 Wythe St.\nAudience: Anyone may attend\nTags: Arts\, Author Reading\, Bla ck History\, Black History Museum\, Community Event\, Community Outreach\, Film\, Museums\, Old & Historic Alexandria\, Old Town\n\nImport this even t into your calendar: http://apps.alexandriava.gov/CalendarTest/iCal.aspx? id=1&si=57426 DTEND:20240427T163000Z DTSTAMP:20240419T200451Z DTSTART:20240427T150000Z GEO:38.812083;-77.048042 LOCATION:Black History Museum\, 902 Wythe St. SEQUENCE:5 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Book Signing: "Hip Hop@50" TRANSP:OPAQUE UID:659e503c-95bd-47c3-a238-01f94cd2fcb2 X-COA-DTSTAMP:20240419T200451Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Arts,Community Outreach,Exercise,Family,Nature,Parks,Recreation, Recreation Centers,Schools,Sports,Summer Fun for Kids,Teens,Toddlers,Youth DESCRIPTION:To make sure the time\, location\, and other aspects have not c hanged\, or to share this event with your friends\, please see https://app s.alexandriava.gov/CalendarTest/Detail.aspx?si=57339\n\nCalling all super heroes! Join us on April 28th for a SUPER fun time! Your child will enjoy themed crafts and activities\, brunch snacks\, and visits from Super Heroe s. Each super hero in training must have one guardian attend with them\, r egistration only required for children.\n\nLocation: Durant Center\, 1605 Cameron St.\nContact Phone: 703.746.5560\nFees: $15\nAudience: Anyone may attend\nTags: Arts\, Community Outreach\, Exercise\, Family\, Nature\, Par ks\, Recreation\, Recreation Centers\, Schools\, Sports\, Summer Fun for K ids\, Teens\, Toddlers\, Youth\n\nImport this event into your calendar: ht tp://apps.alexandriava.gov/CalendarTest/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=57339\n\nWeb res ources:\n\nRegistration Link\nhttps://vaalexandriaweb.myvscloud.com/webtra c/web/iteminfo.html?Module=AR&FMID=32789398\nDon't miss out\, register tod ay!\n\nRPCA's RecFest\nhttps://www.alexandriava.gov/rpca/recfest-2023\nLea rn more about RPCA's FREE event at Armistead L. Boothe Park!\n\nRPCA Websi te\nhttps://www.alexandriava.gov/Recreation\nFind out more about the Depar tment of Recreation\, Parks & Cultural Activities (RPCA).\n\nRPCA Social M edia\nhttps://www.alexandriava.gov/Recreation#ConnectwithUs\nFollow us on Instagram\, Facebook\, & Twitter!\n DTEND:20240428T153000Z DTSTAMP:20240325T171121Z DTSTART:20240428T133000Z GEO:38.807761;-77.056990 LOCATION:Durant Center\, 1605 Cameron St. SEQUENCE:6 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Superhero Brunch TRANSP:TRANSPARENT UID:ffc29961-f08a-4fdd-84dd-247bf38889c5 URL:https://vaalexandriaweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac/web/iteminfo.html?Module= AR&FMID=32789398 X-COA-DTSTAMP:20240325T171121Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Arts,Lecture,Public Art & Memorials,Visual Arts DESCRIPTION:To make sure the time\, location\, and other aspects have not c hanged\, or to share this event with your friends\, please see https://app s.alexandriava.gov/CalendarTest/Detail.aspx?si=57387\n\nBrennan Buck from FreelandBuck will speak about the artist team's public artwork Tunnel Visi on realized for the new WMATA (or Metro) office building in Alexandria\, V A that officially opened last fall.\n\nSuspended from the ceiling and posi tioned in the southwest corner of the building's lobby\, Tunnel Vision can be experienced from the lobby\, the street\, and the adjacent plaza. From each of these viewpoints\, the artwork alludes to the Metro stations in d ramatically different ways: from the side as a convex object that loosely evokes the coffered stations and Metro's gridded logo\, and from below as a concave volume making the station clearly visible and emphasizing its dr amatic one-point perspective.\n\nThe event is jointly hosted by the Washin gton Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA)'s Art in Transit Program and the City of Alexandria's Office of the Arts.\n\nLocation: WMATA Office s @ 2401 Mill Road\, Alexandria\, VA 22314\n\nAbout FreelandBuck:\n\nFreel andBuck is both an artistic collaboration and an architectural practice. B ased in both Los Angeles and New York City\, FreelandBuck is led by Brenna n Buck and David Freeland. Established in 2010\, the office makes building s\, spaces\, and objects that engage the public through layers of meaning\ , illusion\, and visual effect. \n\n\nAbout WMATA Art in Transit:\n\nThe A rt in Transit Program of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authorit y incorporates visual and performing arts throughout the Metrorail system and at Metro facilities to enhance the experience of customers\, the commu nities it serves\, and the Capital region at large.\n\nTo learn more about the Art in Transit program\, visit wmata.com/arts.\n\nAbout Alexandria's Office of the Arts:\n\nThe Office of The Arts promotes the value of arts a nd culture in Alexandria by nurturing\, investing in and celebrating the c reative contributions of artists and arts organizations. Through engaging the community\, encouraging participation\, and facilitating access to the arts\, the Office of the Arts works with local artists and arts organizat ions to build a vibrant community for all of the City's residents\, worker s\, and visitors.\n\nAdd to the conversation #WMATAArtinTransit #artsalx @ alexartsoffice\n\nLocation: No Location Specified\nContact Person: Diane Ruggiero\nContact Phone: 703.746.5590\nContact Email: diane.ruggiero@alexa ndriava.gov\nAudience: Anyone may attend\nTags: Arts\, Lecture\, Public Ar t & Memorials\, Visual Arts\n\nImport this event into your calendar: http: //apps.alexandriava.gov/CalendarTest/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=57387\n\nWeb resour ces:\n\nClick for more details and to RSVP\nhttps://events.humanitix.com/a rtist-talk-with-brennan-buck-from-freelandbuck\n DTEND:20240501T003000Z DTSTAMP:20240410T161816Z DTSTART:20240430T223000Z SEQUENCE:6 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Artist Talk with Brennan Buck from FreelandBuck TRANSP:TRANSPARENT UID:2bbc64d3-0141-46eb-8ee2-80e688b9db37 URL:https://events.humanitix.com/artist-talk-with-brennan-buck-from-freelan dbuck X-COA-DTSTAMP:20240410T161816Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:ALX275,Arts,Community Outreach,Exercise,Family,Nature,Parks,Recr eation,Recreation Centers,Schools,Sports,Summer Fun for Kids,Teens,Toddler s,Youth DESCRIPTION:To make sure the time\, location\, and other aspects have not c hanged\, or to share this event with your friends\, please see https://app s.alexandriava.gov/CalendarTest/Detail.aspx?si=57288\n\nThe City of Alexan dria presents RecFest! On Saturday\, May 4\, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.\, at S amuel W. Tucker Elementary School (435 Ferdinand Day Dr.)\, attendees of a ll ages can attend this free event full of family fun\, with activities re presenting the City's fitness\, sports\, enrichment\, arts\, nature\, out- of-school time\, and summer camp programs. Enjoy demos\, meet instructors and staff\, and register for programs and camps on-site.\n\nLocation: Samu el Tucker Elementary\, 435 Ferdinand Day Dr.\nContact Phone: 703.746.5414\ nAudience: Anyone may attend\nTags: ALX275\, Arts\, Community Outreach\, E xercise\, Family\, Nature\, Parks\, Recreation\, Recreation Centers\, Scho ols\, Sports\, Summer Fun for Kids\, Teens\, Toddlers\, Youth\n\nImport th is event into your calendar: http://apps.alexandriava.gov/CalendarTest/iCa l.aspx?id=1&si=57288\n\nWeb resources:\n\nRPCA's RecFest\nhttps://www.alex andriava.gov/rpca/recfest-2024\nLearn more about RPCA's FREE event at Armi stead L. Boothe Park!\n\nRPCA Website\nhttps://www.alexandriava.gov/Recrea tion\nFind out more about the Department of Recreation\, Parks & Cultural Activities (RPCA).\n\nRPCA Social Media\nhttps://www.alexandriava.gov/Recr eation#ConnectwithUs\nFollow us on Instagram\, Facebook\, & Twitter!\n DTEND:20240504T180000Z DTSTAMP:20240503T161248Z DTSTART:20240504T140000Z GEO:38.805604;-77.126276 LOCATION:Samuel Tucker Elementary\, 435 Ferdinand Day Dr. SEQUENCE:9 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Rec Fest 2024 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT UID:9d890585-577a-4d03-a0f4-e627c78e33bb URL:https://www.alexandriava.gov/rpca/recfest-2024 X-COA-DTSTAMP:20240503T161248Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Arts,Community Outreach,Exercise,Family,Nature,Parks,Recreation, Recreation Centers,Schools,Sports,Summer Fun for Kids,Teens,Toddlers,Youth DESCRIPTION:To make sure the time\, location\, and other aspects have not c hanged\, or to share this event with your friends\, please see https://app s.alexandriava.gov/CalendarTest/Detail.aspx?si=57340\n\nMake mother's day memorable. Grab your favorite little girl and come out for an afternoon of Spa treatments. Moms and daughters will enjoy great food\, facials\, mass age's and manicures. For ages 5-12.\n\nLocation: Mt. Vernon Rec Center\, 2 701 Commonwealth Ave.\nContact Phone: 703.746.5556\nFees: $15\nAudience: A nyone may attend\nTags: Arts\, Community Outreach\, Exercise\, Family\, Na ture\, Parks\, Recreation\, Recreation Centers\, Schools\, Sports\, Summer Fun for Kids\, Teens\, Toddlers\, Youth\n\nImport this event into your ca lendar: http://apps.alexandriava.gov/CalendarTest/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=57340\ n\nWeb resources:\n\nRegistration Link\nhttps://vaalexandriaweb.myvscloud. com/webtrac/web/iteminfo.html?Module=AR&FMID=32273471\nDon't miss out\, re gister today!\n\nRPCA's RecFest\nhttps://www.alexandriava.gov/rpca/recfest -2023\nLearn more about RPCA's FREE event at Armistead L. Boothe Park!\n\n RPCA Website\nhttps://www.alexandriava.gov/Recreation\nFind out more about the Department of Recreation\, Parks & Cultural Activities (RPCA).\n\nRPC A Social Media\nhttps://www.alexandriava.gov/Recreation#ConnectwithUs\nFol low us on Instagram\, Facebook\, & Twitter!\n DTEND:20240504T170000Z DTSTAMP:20240325T171023Z DTSTART:20240504T150000Z GEO:38.828709;-77.060096 LOCATION:Mt. Vernon Rec Center\, 2701 Commonwealth Ave. SEQUENCE:5 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Mother's Day Spa TRANSP:TRANSPARENT UID:a6267c91-18a8-4c03-9bc1-65e9975939d9 URL:https://vaalexandriaweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac/web/iteminfo.html?Module= AR&FMID=32273471 X-COA-DTSTAMP:20240325T171023Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Arts,Museums,Sister Cities DESCRIPTION:To make sure the time\, location\, and other aspects have not c hanged\, or to share this event with your friends\, please see https://app s.alexandriava.gov/CalendarTest/Detail.aspx?si=57404\n\nAlexandria-Caen Si ster City Committee Spring Jazz F?te \n\nJoin the Alexandria-Caen Sister C ity Committee in the Lloyd House Garden for a spectacular afternoon celebr ating the rich cultural exchange between France & America through the univ ersal language of jazz! Dance to a live Jazz Band and immerse yourself in the world of jazz with Smithsonian lecturer Paul Glenshaw\, co-director of the upcoming documentary "Jazz in Paris." Indulge in exquisite French cr? pes paired with sparkling wines and ciders from our "Cr?pes and Bubbles Ba r." Scavenger hunt\, games and an auction to benefit Alexandria - Caen Exc hange Students. \n\n\nLocation: Lloyd House\, 220 N. Washington St.\nFees: $55/$22 for ages 17 & under\nAudience: Anyone may attend\nTags: Arts\, Mu seums\, Sister Cities\n\nImport this event into your calendar: http://apps .alexandriava.gov/CalendarTest/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=57404\n\nWeb resources:\n \nTickets here\nhttps://shop.alexandriava.gov/Events.aspx\n DTEND:20240504T230000Z DTSTAMP:20240416T145855Z DTSTART:20240504T200000Z GEO:38.807209;-77.046797 LOCATION:Lloyd House\, 220 N. Washington St. SEQUENCE:5 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Alexandria-Caen Sister City Comm Spring Jazz F?te TRANSP:OPAQUE UID:0950ce66-8d28-4239-a04c-4a886e5058d1 URL:https://shop.alexandriava.gov/Events.aspx X-COA-DTSTAMP:20240416T145855Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Adult,Arts,City Council,City Council Calendar,City Hall,King Str eet,Old & Historic Alexandria,Old Town,Recreation,Tourism DESCRIPTION:To make sure the time\, location\, and other aspects have not c hanged\, or to share this event with your friends\, please see https://app s.alexandriava.gov/CalendarTest/Detail.aspx?si=57284\n\nThe commemoration will take place at noon on Monday\, May 6\, in Market Square\, 301 King St .\n\nThe speaker for this year's Days of Remembrance will be Dr. Alfred M? nzer\, a a recently retired physician specializing in diseases of the lung who was Director of the Pulmonary Medicine Department at Washington Adven tist Hospital in Takoma Park.\n\nDuring the ceremony\, Mayor Justin Wilson and members of City Council will light a candelabrum that the late Holoca ust survivor Charlene Schiff and her husband\, Ed\, donated to the City. T he 54-inch high\, solid brass candelabrum was donated in memory of Charlen e Schiff's parents and sister\, and the six million Jews and millions of o thers who perished in the Holocaust. The Schiff candelabrum is also made a vailable to schools and civic groups studying the Holocaust.\n\nThe U.S. H olocaust Memorial Museum leads the nation in the weeklong Days of Remembra nce commemoration\, in accordance with Congressional mandate.\n\nInformati on on antisemitism and hate crimes in the U.S. can be found on the website s of the Southern Poverty Law Center (www.splcenter.org) and the ADL (www. adl.org). To learn more about the Holocaust\, go to the U.S. Holocaust Mem orial Museum's website at www.ushmm.org\, or visit the museum in person in Washington\, D.C.\n\nLocation: Market Square\, 301 King St.\nContact Pers on: Cheryl Anne Colton\nContact Phone: 571.238.2443\nContact Email: cheryl anne.colton@alexandriava.gov\nAudience: Anyone may attend\nTags: Adult\, A rts\, City Council\, City Council Calendar\, City Hall\, King Street\, Old & Historic Alexandria\, Old Town\, Recreation\, Tourism\n\nImport this ev ent into your calendar: http://apps.alexandriava.gov/CalendarTest/iCal.asp x?id=1&si=57284\n\nWeb resources:\n\nRPCA Website\nhttps://www.alexandriav a.gov/Recreation\nFind out more about the Department of Recreation\, Parks & Cultural Activities (RPCA).\n\nRPCA Social Media\nhttps://www.alexandri ava.gov/Recreation#ConnectwithUs\nFollow us on Instagram\, Facebook\, & Tw itter!\n DTEND:20240506T180000Z DTSTAMP:20240308T185847Z DTSTART:20240506T160000Z GEO:38.804935;-77.042978 LOCATION:Market Square\, 301 King St. SEQUENCE:4 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Days of Remembrance 2024 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT UID:914fbe1c-5eb9-47f8-ab3b-31e7a635e205 URL:https://www.alexandriava.gov/Recreation X-COA-DTSTAMP:20240308T185847Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Arts,Lyceum,Museums,Performing Arts DESCRIPTION:To make sure the time\, location\, and other aspects have not c hanged\, or to share this event with your friends\, please see https://app s.alexandriava.gov/CalendarTest/Detail.aspx?si=57407\n\nLafayette\, La Mus ique de la Garde Nationale Parisienne \n\nIn commemoration of the 250th an niversary of the Marquis de Lafayette's 1824-25 tour of the United States\ , enjoy a lecture/concert of music from Lafayette's lifetime performed on early 19th-century instruments. Join researchers and historical-performanc e specialists Dominic Giardino (historical clarinets) and Dr. Chris Troian o (serpent) to experience the music that underscored Lafayette's French Re volutionary career. The Age of Revolutions (1775-1848) was a period of soc ial\, political\, and cultural turbulence in Europe and the Americas. Ther e was perhaps no greater witness to this era of dramatic change than Gilbe rt du Motier\, Marquis de Lafayette. This lecture/performance\, with Lafay ette's leadership of the Garde Nationale Parisienne as the focal point\, w ill transport listeners to the desperate but optimistic early days of the French Revolution when music left the aristocratic great rooms of Versaill es and poured onto the streets of Paris. \n\nAbout the Performers\nBased i n Williamsburg\, VA\, historical clarinetist Dominic Giardino enjoys a var ied professional life exploring the intersections of history and performan ce. Dominic is the executive director of the Tucson-based concert series A rizona Early Music\, develops music programming for the Colonial Williamsb urg Foundation\, and is a member of Early Music America's board of directo rs. As a clarinetist\, he has recorded with the Smithsonian Chamber Player s\, Three Notch'd Road: The Virginia Baroque Ensemble\, and Newberry's Vic torian Cornet Band. Dominic earned his B.M. in performance at the Eastman School of Music\, and his M.M. in early music as a U.S. Fulbright Scholar in The Hague\, where he studied with Eric Hoeprich.\n\nDr. Chris Troiano i s the Historical Ensembles Program Manager at George Mason University in F airfax\, VA and is the Program Director of the 8th Green Machine Regiment Band\, a mid-19th century brass band that performs music of the American C ivil War on period brass instruments. Chris is also the co-host of the Ear ly American Brass Band Podcast\, a podcast focusing on sharing research an d performances of brass bands from 1835-2023. Chris' primary instrumental focus is low brass and he is an active teacher and performer on euphonium\ , baritone\, trombone\, ophicleide\, and military serpent. \n\n\n\nLocatio n: Lyceum\nFees: $20\nAudience: Anyone may attend\nTags: Arts\, Lyceum\, M useums\, Performing Arts\n\nImport this event into your calendar: http://a pps.alexandriava.gov/CalendarTest/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=57407\n\nWeb resources :\n\nPurchase tickets here\nhttps://shop.alexandriava.gov/Events.aspx\n DTEND:20240508T003000Z DTSTAMP:20240416T155536Z DTSTART:20240507T230000Z LOCATION:Lyceum SEQUENCE:5 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Lecture/Concert: Music from Lafayette's Lifetime TRANSP:OPAQUE UID:66d874ee-445b-4557-b15e-e5ad0e890520 URL:https://shop.alexandriava.gov/Events.aspx X-COA-DTSTAMP:20240416T155536Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Arts,Boards & Commissions,Commission Meeting DESCRIPTION:To make sure the time\, location\, and other aspects have not c hanged\, or to share this event with your friends\, please see https://app s.alexandriava.gov/CalendarTest/Detail.aspx?si=57411\n\nOrientation for ne w members of the Commission for the Arts.\n\nLocation: Lee Center\, 1108 J efferson St.\nContact Person: Diane Ruggiero\nContact Phone: 703.746.5590\ nContact Email: diane.ruggiero@alexandriava.gov\nAudience: Anyone may atte nd\nTags: Arts\, Boards & Commissions\, Commission Meeting\n\nImport this event into your calendar: http://apps.alexandriava.gov/CalendarTest/iCal.a spx?id=1&si=57411 DTEND:20240509T003000Z DTSTAMP:20240418T165746Z DTSTART:20240508T230000Z GEO:38.797510;-77.053621 LOCATION:Lee Center\, 1108 Jefferson St. SEQUENCE:4 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Commission for the Arts Orientation TRANSP:TRANSPARENT UID:7db43698-2391-4da8-aac3-95f82c2320ca X-COA-DTSTAMP:20240418T165746Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Arts,Lyceum,Museums,Old & Historic Alexandria,Old Town DESCRIPTION:To make sure the time\, location\, and other aspects have not c hanged\, or to share this event with your friends\, please see https://app s.alexandriava.gov/CalendarTest/Detail.aspx?si=57476\n\nThursday\, May 9: Traditional Concert Series\n\nAlexandria History Museum at The Lyceum\; 20 1 South Washington Street\n7-9 p.m.\n$25 / $12 ages 12-17 at ticketstripe. com/magillandmurray\n\nFeaturing Andrew Finn Magill (fiddle) & Alan Murray (fiddle\, bouzouki\, & guitar). Doors open at 6:30 p.m.\, concert begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25 in advance\, $30 at the door\, and $12 for ages 12-17 at TicketStripe.com/magillandmurray. \n\nFree snacks\; cash bar for beer\, wine\, and a specialty cocktail.\n\n\nLocation: Lyceum\nFees: $25/$ 12 ages 12-17 \nAudience: Anyone may attend\nTags: Arts\, Lyceum\, Museums \, Old & Historic Alexandria\, Old Town\n\nImport this event into your cal endar: http://apps.alexandriava.gov/CalendarTest/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=57476\n \nWeb resources:\n\nPurchase tickets here\nhttps://www.ticketstripe.com/ma gillandmurray\n DTEND:20240510T010000Z DTSTAMP:20240502T164649Z DTSTART:20240509T230000Z LOCATION:Lyceum SEQUENCE:4 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Traditional Concert Series TRANSP:OPAQUE UID:461b2312-b2c3-44ee-91be-8d4a11ad18f2 URL:https://www.ticketstripe.com/magillandmurray X-COA-DTSTAMP:20240502T164649Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Arts,Old Town,Public Art & Memorials,Waterfront DESCRIPTION:To make sure the time\, location\, and other aspects have not c hanged\, or to share this event with your friends\, please see https://app s.alexandriava.gov/CalendarTest/Detail.aspx?si=57475\n\nJoin us in welcomi ng DC-based artist Nekisha Durrett as the selected artist for the 2025 Sit e See installation at Waterfront Park. Nekisha will share a presentation a bout some of her past projects such as Queen City in Arlington and Airshaf t at the Phillips Collection. \n\nSince launching in 2019 in the new Water front Park\, the Site See series continues to surprise and attract visitor s from throughout the region and beyond. Nekisha is the 7th artist in the series and follows Studio KCA (2024)\, Nina Cooke John (2023)\, R&R Studio (2022)\, Mark Reigelman (2021)\, Olalekan Jeyifous (2020) and SOFTlab (20 19).\n\n6:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Welcome Reception\n7:00 p.m. - 7:40 p.m. Art ist Talk\n7:40 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Q&A\n8:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Closing Recepti on\n\n\nLocation: Torpedo Factory\, 105 N. Union St.\nContact Person: Dian e Ruggiero\nContact Phone: 703.746.5590\nContact Email: diane.ruggiero@ale xandriava.gov\nAudience: Anyone may attend\nTags: Arts\, Old Town\, Public Art & Memorials\, Waterfront\n\nImport this event into your calendar: htt p://apps.alexandriava.gov/CalendarTest/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=57475\n\nWeb reso urces:\n\nClick here to learn more and to RSVP\nhttps://events.humanitix.c om/site-see-2025-artist-reception-with-nekisha-durrett\n DTEND:20240516T003000Z DTSTAMP:20240501T211945Z DTSTART:20240515T223000Z GEO:38.804902;-77.040017 LOCATION:Torpedo Factory\, 105 N. Union St. SEQUENCE:4 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Site See 2025 Artist Reception w/ Nekisha Durrett TRANSP:TRANSPARENT UID:e8d88c85-a75a-4983-b4ce-334a7d652d7a URL:https://events.humanitix.com/site-see-2025-artist-reception-with-nekish a-durrett X-COA-DTSTAMP:20240501T211945Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Arts,Lyceum,Museums,Old & Historic Alexandria,Old Town DESCRIPTION:To make sure the time\, location\, and other aspects have not c hanged\, or to share this event with your friends\, please see https://app s.alexandriava.gov/CalendarTest/Detail.aspx?si=57477\n\nFriday\, May 17: T raditional Concert Series\n\nAlexandria History Museum at The Lyceum\; 201 South Washington Street\n7:30-9:30 p.m.\n$25 / $12 ages 12-17 at ticketst ripe.com/JeffWarner \n\nFeaturing Jeff Warner\, who is among the foremost performers / interpreters of traditional music. His songs from the lumber camps\, fishing villages and mountaintops of America connect 21st-century audiences with the everyday lives - and artistry - of 19th-century America ns. \n\nFree snacks\; cash bar for beer\, wine\, and a specialty cocktail. \n\n\nLocation: Lyceum\nFees: $25/$12 ages 12-17 \nAudience: Anyone may at tend\nTags: Arts\, Lyceum\, Museums\, Old & Historic Alexandria\, Old Town \n\nImport this event into your calendar: http://apps.alexandriava.gov/Cal endarTest/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=57477\n\nWeb resources:\n\npurchase tickets he re\nhttps://ticketstripe.com/JeffWarner\n DTEND:20240518T013000Z DTSTAMP:20240502T165248Z DTSTART:20240517T233000Z LOCATION:Lyceum SEQUENCE:4 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Traditional Concert Series TRANSP:OPAQUE UID:c923ed63-90d0-4098-91f7-11518b5ae84a URL:https://ticketstripe.com/JeffWarner X-COA-DTSTAMP:20240502T165248Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Arts,Community Outreach,Exercise,Family,Nature,Parks,Recreation, Recreation Centers,Schools,Sports,Summer Fun for Kids,Teens,Toddlers,Youth DESCRIPTION:To make sure the time\, location\, and other aspects have not c hanged\, or to share this event with your friends\, please see https://app s.alexandriava.gov/CalendarTest/Detail.aspx?si=57450\n\nKids to Parks Day is a national day of outdoor play celebrated annually on the third Saturda y of May. The day connects kids and families with their local parks and pu blic lands through park events that promote discovery and exploration in t he great outdoors.\n\nClick the link below to view park activities and lis tings within the City of Alexandria.\n\nLocation: No Location Specified\n Audience: Anyone may attend\nTags: Arts\, Community Outreach\, Exercise\, Family\, Nature\, Parks\, Recreation\, Recreation Centers\, Schools\, Spor ts\, Summer Fun for Kids\, Teens\, Toddlers\, Youth\n\nImport this event i nto your calendar: http://apps.alexandriava.gov/CalendarTest/iCal.aspx?id= 1&si=57450\n\nWeb resources:\n\nKids to Parks Day 2024\nhttps://www.alexan driava.gov/parks/kids-to-parks-day-2024\nLearn more about Kids to Parks Da y in the City of Alexandria!\n\nRPCA Website\nhttps://www.alexandriava.gov /Recreation\nFind out more about the Department of Recreation\, Parks & Cu ltural Activities (RPCA).\n\nRPCA Social Media\nhttps://www.alexandriava.g ov/rpca/social\nFollow us on Instagram\, Facebook\, & Twitter!\n DTEND:20240519T010000Z DTSTAMP:20240425T204216Z DTSTART:20240518T100000Z SEQUENCE:5 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Kids to Parks Day 2024 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT UID:a4ff08c7-3b79-4653-8df3-27edea629a66 URL:https://www.alexandriava.gov/parks/kids-to-parks-day-2024 X-COA-DTSTAMP:20240425T204216Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Arts,Boards & Commissions,Commission Meeting DESCRIPTION:To make sure the time\, location\, and other aspects have not c hanged\, or to share this event with your friends\, please see https://app s.alexandriava.gov/CalendarTest/Detail.aspx?si=57412\n\nAnnual retreat for the Commission for the Arts. \n\nLocation: Mt. Vernon Rec Center\, 2701 C ommonwealth Ave.\nContact Person: Diane Ruggiero\nContact Phone: 703.746.5 590\nContact Email: diane.ruggiero@alexandriava.gov\nAudience: Anyone may attend\nTags: Arts\, Boards & Commissions\, Commission Meeting\n\nImport t his event into your calendar: http://apps.alexandriava.gov/CalendarTest/iC al.aspx?id=1&si=57412 DTEND:20240518T180000Z DTSTAMP:20240418T170028Z DTSTART:20240518T140000Z GEO:38.828709;-77.060096 LOCATION:Mt. Vernon Rec Center\, 2701 Commonwealth Ave. SEQUENCE:4 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Commission for the Arts Annual Retreat TRANSP:TRANSPARENT UID:9f219b4b-5b5f-42ad-a64b-280a65557a3f X-COA-DTSTAMP:20240418T170028Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Arts,Boards & Commissions,Commission Meeting,Performing Arts,Pub lic Art & Memorials,Visual Arts DESCRIPTION:To make sure the time\, location\, and other aspects have not c hanged\, or to share this event with your friends\, please see https://app s.alexandriava.gov/CalendarTest/Detail.aspx?si=56966\n\nMonthly meeting of the Alexandria Commission for the Arts. \n\nLocation: Lee Center\, 1108 J efferson St.\nContact Person: Diane Ruggiero\nContact Phone: 703.746.5590\ nContact Email: diane.ruggiero@alexandriava.gov\nAudience: Anyone may atte nd\nTags: Arts\, Boards & Commissions\, Commission Meeting\, Performing Ar ts\, Public Art & Memorials\, Visual Arts\n\nImport this event into your c alendar: http://apps.alexandriava.gov/CalendarTest/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=56966 DTEND:20240522T013000Z DTSTAMP:20231227T204447Z DTSTART:20240521T230000Z GEO:38.797510;-77.053621 LOCATION:Lee Center\, 1108 Jefferson St. SEQUENCE:4 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Commission for the Arts Monthly Meeting TRANSP:TRANSPARENT UID:540d7a24-7a7a-46e6-b85e-49e66c36bc26 X-COA-DTSTAMP:20231227T204447Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Arts,Community Outreach,Exercise,Family,Nature,Parks,Pools,Potom ac Yard,Recreation,Recreation Centers,Schools,Sports,Summer Fun for Kids,T eens,Toddlers,Youth DESCRIPTION:To make sure the time\, location\, and other aspects have not c hanged\, or to share this event with your friends\, please see https://app s.alexandriava.gov/CalendarTest/Detail.aspx?si=57410\n\nPotomac Yard Park Interactive Fountain\nThe Potomac Yard Park Interactive Fountain\, located between the two playgrounds\, features 36 water jets\, three programmable sequences\, and sensors controlling water jet height for current conditio ns. For added public safety\, the fountain features a secondary ultraviole t water treatment system. \n\nDaily (Memorial Day weekend-Labor Day weeken d): 10 a.m.-9 p.m.\nDaily (Labor Day weekend-mid-October): 10 a.m.-8 p.m.\ n\nOutdoor Pools\nThe City's three outdoor pools will provide scheduled pr ogramming and recreational open swim and lap swimming opportunities at the following locations. As always\, pool hours are subject to change. Please check alexandriava.gov/aquatics or call 703.746.5441.\n \nOld Town Pool ( 1609 Cameron St.)\nThis complex includes a large pool with eight 25-yard l ap lanes\, a diving well\, and a separate 1-3-ft. depth training pool with a ramp available for small children. A picnic area\, basketball courts\, and a playground are adjacent to the pool. A free parking lot is on-site\, and a DASH bus stop is one block away.\n5/25-8/11: Sa-Su 12-6:45 p.m.\n5/ 28-6/14: Mon\, Tue\, Thurs\, Fri 4:30-7:45 p.m.\n6/13-8/16: Mon\, Tue\, T hurs\, Fri12-7:45 p.m.\n8/19-8/30: Mon-Fri 7 a.m.-7:45 p.m.\n8/17-9/1: Sa -Su 8 a.m.-6:45 p.m.\nHolidays (5/27\, 6/19\, 7/4\, 9/2): 10 a.m.-4:45 p.m .\n\nMemorial Pool at Charles Houston Recreation Center (901 Wythe St.)\nT his small pool with a beach entry is ideal for families with young childre n and adults seeking therapeutic benefits. A free parking lot is on-site\, and a DASH bus stop is one block away. \n5/25-5/26: Sa-Su 10 a.m.-3:45 p. m.\n6/15-8/11: Sa-Su 10 a.m.-3:45 p.m.\n6/17-8/9: Tue-Fri 10 a.m.-5:45 p .m.\nHolidays (5/27\, 6/19\, 7/4): 10 a.m.-4:45 p.m.\n\nWarwick Pool (3301 Landover St.)\nThis complex includes a six lane 25-yard lap pool with an accessible ramp\, beach entry. The water depth ranges from 0-5 feet. The L andover Street playground is adjacent to the pool. Limited free street par king is available\, and a DASH bus stop is two blocks away.\n5/25-9/1: Sa- Su 11 a.m.-4:45 p.m.\n5/28-6/14: Mon\, Wed-Fri 4:30-7:45 p.m.\n6/13-8/16 : Mon\, Wed-Fri 11 a.m.-6:45 p.m.\n8/19-8/30: Mon\, Wed-Fri 4:30-7:45 p. m.\nHolidays (5/27\, 6/19\, 7/4\, 9/2): 10 a.m.-4:45 p.m.\n\nLocation: No Location Specified\nContact Phone: 703.746.5441\nContact Email: chinquapi n@alexandriava.gov\nAudience: Anyone may attend\nTags: Arts\, Community Ou treach\, Exercise\, Family\, Nature\, Parks\, Pools\, Potomac Yard\, Recre ation\, Recreation Centers\, Schools\, Sports\, Summer Fun for Kids\, Teen s\, Toddlers\, Youth\n\nImport this event into your calendar: http://apps. alexandriava.gov/CalendarTest/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=57410\n\nWeb resources:\n\ nRPCA Website\nhttps://www.alexandriava.gov/Recreation\nFind out more abou t the Department of Recreation\, Parks & Cultural Activities (RPCA).\n\nRP CA Social Media\nhttps://www.alexandriava.gov/Recreation#ConnectwithUs\nFo llow us on Instagram\, Facebook\, & Twitter!\n DTEND:20240526T010000Z DTSTAMP:20240418T164205Z DTSTART:20240525T140000Z SEQUENCE:4 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Pool Opening Day TRANSP:TRANSPARENT UID:1a39229c-5e5e-4e0d-a93f-d1bc80f994e9 URL:https://www.alexandriava.gov/Recreation X-COA-DTSTAMP:20240418T164205Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Arts,Community Outreach,Exercise,Family,Nature,Parks,Recreation, Recreation Centers,Schools,Sports,Summer Fun for Kids,Teens,Toddlers,Youth DESCRIPTION:To make sure the time\, location\, and other aspects have not c hanged\, or to share this event with your friends\, please see https://app s.alexandriava.gov/CalendarTest/Detail.aspx?si=57335\n\nCome join us for s ome free food\, family-friendly competition\, and quality time together. A variety of activities available for families to enjoy together including board games\, gym games and the game room. Lots of fun the whole family! T his program is free\, however RSVP is required. \n\nLocation: Charles Hous ton Recreation Center\, 901 Wythe St.\nContact Phone: 703.746.5552\nAudien ce: Anyone may attend\nTags: Arts\, Community Outreach\, Exercise\, Family \, Nature\, Parks\, Recreation\, Recreation Centers\, Schools\, Sports\, S ummer Fun for Kids\, Teens\, Toddlers\, Youth\n\nImport this event into yo ur calendar: http://apps.alexandriava.gov/CalendarTest/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=5 7335\n\nWeb resources:\n\nRegistration Link\nhttps://vaalexandriaweb.myvsc loud.com/webtrac/web/iteminfo.html?Module=AR&FMID=29317109\nDon't miss out \, register today!\n\nRPCA Website\nhttps://www.alexandriava.gov/Recreatio n\nFind out more about the Department of Recreation\, Parks & Cultural Act ivities (RPCA).\n\nRPCA Social Media\nhttps://www.alexandriava.gov/Recreat ion#ConnectwithUs\nFollow us on Instagram\, Facebook\, & Twitter!\n DTEND:20240601T003000Z DTSTAMP:20240325T171748Z DTSTART:20240531T223000Z GEO:38.812326;-77.048213 LOCATION:Charles Houston Recreation Center\, 901 Wythe St. SEQUENCE:5 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Family Game Night TRANSP:TRANSPARENT UID:6a21740c-861d-48d4-bfcb-708b3a441099 URL:https://vaalexandriaweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac/web/iteminfo.html?Module= AR&FMID=29317109 X-COA-DTSTAMP:20240325T171748Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Arts,Community Outreach,Exercise,Family,Nature,Parks,Recreation, Recreation Centers,Schools,Sports,Summer Fun for Kids,Teens,Toddlers,Youth DESCRIPTION:To make sure the time\, location\, and other aspects have not c hanged\, or to share this event with your friends\, please see https://app s.alexandriava.gov/CalendarTest/Detail.aspx?si=57341\n\nIt's Back! An exci ting family and community event where participants will enjoy free popcorn \, cotton candy\, drinks\, trivia\, and a (PG) movie for the entire family to enjoy. All participants will have the option to bring their blankets a nd chairs for a comfortable and enjoyable evening of family fun.\n\nLocati on: Leonard "Chick" Armstrong Rec Center\, 25 W. Reed Ave.\nContact Phone: 703.746.5554\nAudience: Anyone may attend\nTags: Arts\, Community Outreac h\, Exercise\, Family\, Nature\, Parks\, Recreation\, Recreation Centers\, Schools\, Sports\, Summer Fun for Kids\, Teens\, Toddlers\, Youth\n\nImpo rt this event into your calendar: http://apps.alexandriava.gov/CalendarTes t/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=57341\n\nWeb resources:\n\nRPCA Website\nhttps://www.a lexandriava.gov/Recreation\nFind out more about the Department of Recreati on\, Parks & Cultural Activities (RPCA).\n\nRPCA Social Media\nhttps://www .alexandriava.gov/Recreation#ConnectwithUs\nFollow us on Instagram\, Faceb ook\, & Twitter!\n DTEND:20240608T003000Z DTSTAMP:20240325T171718Z DTSTART:20240607T223000Z LOCATION:Leonard "Chick" Armstrong Rec Center\, 25 W. Reed Ave. SEQUENCE:6 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Family Movie Night TRANSP:TRANSPARENT UID:4f804492-9e35-45be-a120-51d9fde0d6f7 URL:https://www.alexandriava.gov/Recreation X-COA-DTSTAMP:20240325T171718Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Arts,Community Outreach,Exercise,Family,Nature,Parks,Recreation, Recreation Centers,Schools,Sports,Summer Fun for Kids,Teens,Toddlers,Youth DESCRIPTION:To make sure the time\, location\, and other aspects have not c hanged\, or to share this event with your friends\, please see https://app s.alexandriava.gov/CalendarTest/Detail.aspx?si=57344\n\nTykes and toddlers race to the finish in their big wheels\, tricycles\, and battery-operated vehicles. This is a real race\, complete with a commentator\, heats by ag es and type of vehicle\, and tailgating (if that's your thing). Light refr eshments will be available. Parents must accompany their tykes at all time s at this event.\n\nLocation: Charles Houston Recreation Center\, 901 Wyth e St.\nContact Phone: 703.746.5552\nFees: $10\nAudience: Anyone may attend \nTags: Arts\, Community Outreach\, Exercise\, Family\, Nature\, Parks\, R ecreation\, Recreation Centers\, Schools\, Sports\, Summer Fun for Kids\, Teens\, Toddlers\, Youth\n\nImport this event into your calendar: http://a pps.alexandriava.gov/CalendarTest/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=57344\n\nWeb resources :\n\nRPCA Website\nhttps://www.alexandriava.gov/Recreation\nFind out more about the Department of Recreation\, Parks & Cultural Activities (RPCA).\n \nRPCA Social Media\nhttps://www.alexandriava.gov/Recreation#ConnectwithUs \nFollow us on Instagram\, Facebook\, & Twitter!\n DTEND:20240615T160000Z DTSTAMP:20240403T154547Z DTSTART:20240615T140000Z GEO:38.812326;-77.048213 LOCATION:Charles Houston Recreation Center\, 901 Wythe St. SEQUENCE:5 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Wheely Tykes Race TRANSP:TRANSPARENT UID:6d4802df-5b86-4741-8dd0-df477ab9a8ed URL:https://www.alexandriava.gov/Recreation X-COA-DTSTAMP:20240403T154547Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Arts,Community Outreach,Exercise,Family,Nature,Parks,Recreation, Recreation Centers,Schools,Sports,Summer Fun for Kids,Teens,Toddlers,Youth DESCRIPTION:To make sure the time\, location\, and other aspects have not c hanged\, or to share this event with your friends\, please see https://app s.alexandriava.gov/CalendarTest/Detail.aspx?si=57342\n\nThis day is for th e whole family to enjoy and honor the dads with a day of grilling and indo or activities that will keep our dads active as they compete in various ac tivities such as 3v3 basketball\, pool tournament\, tug-of-war\, three-leg ged race\, and much more for bragging rights.\n\nLocation: Leonard "Chick" Armstrong Rec Center\, 25 W. Reed Ave.\nContact Phone: 703.746.5554\nAudi ence: Anyone may attend\nTags: Arts\, Community Outreach\, Exercise\, Fami ly\, Nature\, Parks\, Recreation\, Recreation Centers\, Schools\, Sports\, Summer Fun for Kids\, Teens\, Toddlers\, Youth\n\nImport this event into your calendar: http://apps.alexandriava.gov/CalendarTest/iCal.aspx?id=1&si =57342\n\nWeb resources:\n\nRPCA Website\nhttps://www.alexandriava.gov/Rec reation\nFind out more about the Department of Recreation\, Parks & Cultur al Activities (RPCA).\n\nRPCA Social Media\nhttps://www.alexandriava.gov/R ecreation#ConnectwithUs\nFollow us on Instagram\, Facebook\, & Twitter!\n DTEND:20240615T200000Z DTSTAMP:20240325T171642Z DTSTART:20240615T150000Z LOCATION:Leonard "Chick" Armstrong Rec Center\, 25 W. Reed Ave. SEQUENCE:5 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Pre-Father's Day Cookout TRANSP:TRANSPARENT UID:b5551863-a538-49eb-8e2a-5b36928e1749 URL:https://www.alexandriava.gov/Recreation X-COA-DTSTAMP:20240325T171642Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Arts,Boards & Commissions,Commission Meeting,Performing Arts,Pub lic Art & Memorials,Visual Arts DESCRIPTION:To make sure the time\, location\, and other aspects have not c hanged\, or to share this event with your friends\, please see https://app s.alexandriava.gov/CalendarTest/Detail.aspx?si=56967\n\nMonthly meeting of the Alexandria Commission for the Arts. \n\nLocation: Lee Center\, 1108 J efferson St.\nContact Person: Diane Ruggiero\nContact Phone: 703.746.5590\ nContact Email: diane.ruggiero@alexandriava.gov\nAudience: Anyone may atte nd\nTags: Arts\, Boards & Commissions\, Commission Meeting\, Performing Ar ts\, Public Art & Memorials\, Visual Arts\n\nImport this event into your c alendar: http://apps.alexandriava.gov/CalendarTest/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=56967 DTEND:20240619T013000Z DTSTAMP:20231227T204607Z DTSTART:20240618T230000Z GEO:38.797510;-77.053621 LOCATION:Lee Center\, 1108 Jefferson St. SEQUENCE:4 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Commission for the Arts Monthly Meeting TRANSP:TRANSPARENT UID:7980ed1b-e74f-41c2-81c7-bbdf641badad X-COA-DTSTAMP:20231227T204607Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Arts,Concerts,Family,Old & Historic Alexandria,Old Town,Parks,Pe rforming Arts,Recreation,Tourism,Visual Arts,Waterfront DESCRIPTION:To make sure the time\, location\, and other aspects have not c hanged\, or to share this event with your friends\, please see https://app s.alexandriava.gov/CalendarTest/Detail.aspx?si=57375\n\nThe City of Alexan dria's Office of the Arts invites you to the annual Alexandria Jazz Festiv al\, providing free art activations\, live jazz\, and spoken word artists. \n\nLocation: Waterfront Park\, 1 Prince St.\nContact Person: Daniel Guzma n\nContact Phone: 703.746.5419\nContact Email: daniel.guzman@alexandriava. gov\nAudience: Anyone may attend\nTags: Arts\, Concerts\, Family\, Old & H istoric Alexandria\, Old Town\, Parks\, Performing Arts\, Recreation\, Tou rism\, Visual Arts\, Waterfront\n\nImport this event into your calendar: h ttp://apps.alexandriava.gov/CalendarTest/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=57375\n\nWeb re sources:\n\nAlexandria Jazz Festival\nhttps://www.alexandriava.gov/arts/al exandria-jazz-fest\n DTEND:20240622T010000Z DTSTAMP:20240405T185100Z DTSTART:20240621T220000Z GEO:38.803380;-77.039641 LOCATION:Waterfront Park\, 1 Prince St. SEQUENCE:7 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Alexandria Jazz Festival TRANSP:TRANSPARENT UID:ad9e8c9a-b1db-4113-a3a8-42c514352dc0 URL:https://www.alexandriava.gov/arts/alexandria-jazz-fest X-COA-DTSTAMP:20240405T185100Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Arts,Community Outreach,Exercise,Family,Nature,Parks,Recreation, Recreation Centers,Schools,Sports,Summer Fun for Kids,Teens,Toddlers,Youth DESCRIPTION:To make sure the time\, location\, and other aspects have not c hanged\, or to share this event with your friends\, please see https://app s.alexandriava.gov/CalendarTest/Detail.aspx?si=57343\n\nThe Charles Housto n Recreation Center will host its first ever Juneteenth Festival. The even t will feature live entertainment\, food\, vendors\, and arts and history activities for all ages. The community is encouraged to bring their blanke ts and lawn chairs to this joyous day of celebration of African American h istory and culture.\n\nLocation: Charles Houston Recreation Center\, 901 W ythe St.\nContact Phone: 703.746.5552\nAudience: Anyone may attend\nTags: Arts\, Community Outreach\, Exercise\, Family\, Nature\, Parks\, Recreatio n\, Recreation Centers\, Schools\, Sports\, Summer Fun for Kids\, Teens\, Toddlers\, Youth\n\nImport this event into your calendar: http://apps.alex andriava.gov/CalendarTest/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=57343\n\nWeb resources:\n\nRPC A Website\nhttps://www.alexandriava.gov/Recreation\nFind out more about th e Department of Recreation\, Parks & Cultural Activities (RPCA).\n\nRPCA S ocial Media\nhttps://www.alexandriava.gov/Recreation#ConnectwithUs\nFollow us on Instagram\, Facebook\, & Twitter!\n DTEND:20240622T220000Z DTSTAMP:20240425T133028Z DTSTART:20240622T160000Z GEO:38.812326;-77.048213 LOCATION:Charles Houston Recreation Center\, 901 Wythe St. SEQUENCE:5 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Juneteenth at Houston TRANSP:TRANSPARENT UID:7ada3f09-f9c3-4b56-b871-fbfd32bed22b URL:https://www.alexandriava.gov/Recreation X-COA-DTSTAMP:20240425T133028Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Arts,Community Outreach,Exercise,Family,Nature,Parks,Recreation, Recreation Centers,Schools,Sports,Summer Fun for Kids,Teens,Toddlers,Youth DESCRIPTION:To make sure the time\, location\, and other aspects have not c hanged\, or to share this event with your friends\, please see https://app s.alexandriava.gov/CalendarTest/Detail.aspx?si=57345\n\nWhat's more fun th an gathering with friends\, family\, and fellow Alexandrians to enjoy an e vening of activities and entertainment in the park while forging new relat ionships.\n\nLocation: Leonard "Chick" Armstrong Rec Center\, 25 W. Reed A ve.\nContact Phone: 703.746.5554\nAudience: Anyone may attend\nTags: Arts\ , Community Outreach\, Exercise\, Family\, Nature\, Parks\, Recreation\, R ecreation Centers\, Schools\, Sports\, Summer Fun for Kids\, Teens\, Toddl ers\, Youth\n\nImport this event into your calendar: http://apps.alexandri ava.gov/CalendarTest/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=57345\n\nWeb resources:\n\nRPCA Web site\nhttps://www.alexandriava.gov/Recreation\nFind out more about the Dep artment of Recreation\, Parks & Cultural Activities (RPCA).\n\nRPCA Social Media\nhttps://www.alexandriava.gov/Recreation#ConnectwithUs\nFollow us o n Instagram\, Facebook\, & Twitter!\n DTEND:20240706T003000Z DTSTAMP:20240325T171621Z DTSTART:20240705T223000Z LOCATION:Leonard "Chick" Armstrong Rec Center\, 25 W. Reed Ave. SEQUENCE:5 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Community Family Picnic TRANSP:TRANSPARENT UID:b35e5e27-dfa6-4761-b60e-4ad72add3d7f URL:https://www.alexandriava.gov/Recreation X-COA-DTSTAMP:20240325T171621Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:ALX275,Arts,City Council,City Council Calendar,Community Outreac h,Exercise,Family,Nature,Parks,Recreation,Recreation Centers,Schools,Sport s,Summer Fun for Kids,Teens,Toddlers,Youth DESCRIPTION:To make sure the time\, location\, and other aspects have not c hanged\, or to share this event with your friends\, please see https://app s.alexandriava.gov/CalendarTest/Detail.aspx?si=57347\n\nThe City of Alexan dria will celebrate its 275th and the USA's 248th birthday on Saturday\, J uly 13\, at Oronoco Bay Park (100 Madison St.). The event includes live mu sic and ends with the Grand Finale -- a fireworks display at 9:30 p.m. Adm ission is free. \nScheduled activities for the celebration include the fo llowing: \n? 6 p.m. - Opening Musical Act \n? 7:30 p.m. - Town crier annou nces Mayor Justin Wilson\; poetry reading by Alexandria Poet Laureate Zein a Azzam\; acknowledgements \n\n? 8 p.m. - Distribution of birthday cupcak es by members of City Council \n\n? 8:30 p.m. - Live Music \n\n? 9:30 p.m. - Grand finale fireworks display\n \nVantage points:\n? Canal Center Plaz a (Center Canal Plaza) \n? Rivergate Park (2 Montgomery St.) \n? Oronoco B ay Park (100 Madison St.) \n? Founders Park (351 North Union St.) \n? Wate rfront Park (1A Prince St.) \n? Point Lumley Park\, (1 Duke St.) \n? Windm ill Hill Park(501 South Union St.) \n? Fords Landing boardwalk (99 Frankli n St.) \n? Jones Point Park (Jones Point Drive) \n? George Washington Maso nic Memorial (101 Callahan Drive) \n\nFood Truck vendors will be available for the public along Pendleton Street. \n\nOronoco Bay Park has lawn seat ing\, and participants are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs and b lankets. Food vendors will be on-site with a selection of hot food and coo l treats. Grilling\, smoking\, tents\, and large or staked umbrellas are n ot permitted. If groups or families are separated\, an area for lost perso ns will be located at the City stage. Please leave pets at home and be min dful of your neighbors by refraining from smoking at this event. \n\nVisi tors are encouraged to bike\, walk\, or take alternative public transporta tion. For a list of garages and parking lots in the Old Town historic dist rict\, visit Where to Park in Old Town. Handicapped-accessible parking wil l be available on the 500 block of N. Fairfax St. \n\nIn case of inclement weather\, fireworks only will be rescheduled for Sunday\, July 10\, at 9: 30 p.m. \n\nVisit?alexandriava.gov/Recreation for more information or call the Special Events Hotline at 703.746.5592. \n\nFor inquiries from the ne ws media only\, contact the Office of Communications & Public Information at newsroom@alexandriava.gov or 703.746.3969.\n\nFor reasonable disability accommodation\, contact arts@alexandriava.gov or call 703.746.5590\, Virg inia Relay 711.\n\nLocation: Oronoco Bay Park\, 100 Madison St.\nAudience: Anyone may attend\nTags: ALX275\, Arts\, City Council\, City Council Cale ndar\, Community Outreach\, Exercise\, Family\, Nature\, Parks\, Recreatio n\, Recreation Centers\, Schools\, Sports\, Summer Fun for Kids\, Teens\, Toddlers\, Youth\n\nImport this event into your calendar: http://apps.alex andriava.gov/CalendarTest/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=57347\n\nWeb resources:\n\nRPC A Website\nhttps://www.alexandriava.gov/Recreation\nFind out more about th e Department of Recreation\, Parks & Cultural Activities (RPCA).\n\nRPCA S ocial Media\nhttps://www.alexandriava.gov/Recreation#ConnectwithUs\nFollow us on Instagram\, Facebook\, & Twitter!\n DTEND:20240714T020000Z DTSTAMP:20240408T205648Z DTSTART:20240713T220000Z GEO:38.811314;-77.039566 LOCATION:Oronoco Bay Park\, 100 Madison St. SEQUENCE:10 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:275th Alexandria Birthday Celebration TRANSP:TRANSPARENT UID:d795b332-dee1-4ad9-a983-71418f7bde73 URL:https://www.alexandriava.gov/Recreation X-COA-DTSTAMP:20240408T205648Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Arts,Community Outreach,Exercise,Family,Nature,Parks,Recreation, Recreation Centers,Schools,Sports,Summer Fun for Kids,Teens,Toddlers,Youth DESCRIPTION:To make sure the time\, location\, and other aspects have not c hanged\, or to share this event with your friends\, please see https://app s.alexandriava.gov/CalendarTest/Detail.aspx?si=57334\n\nCome and join us f or Family Dance Night! Each night families will learn a dance that is suit able for all ages and lots of family fun. We will have instructor\, refres hments\, and music to keep everyone dancing. Families with preschool kids\ , families with tweens and teens\, grandparents\, and everyone in between will have a rollicking good time. Click on the link below to register.\n\n Location: Charles Houston Recreation Center\, 901 Wythe St.\nContact Phone : 703.746.5552\nAudience: Anyone may attend\nTags: Arts\, Community Outrea ch\, Exercise\, Family\, Nature\, Parks\, Recreation\, Recreation Centers\ , Schools\, Sports\, Summer Fun for Kids\, Teens\, Toddlers\, Youth\n\nImp ort this event into your calendar: http://apps.alexandriava.gov/CalendarTe st/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=57334\n\nWeb resources:\n\nRegistration Link\nhttps:/ /vaalexandriaweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac/web/iteminfo.html?Module=AR&FMID=32 787615\nDon't miss out\, register today!\n\nRPCA Website\nhttps://www.alex andriava.gov/Recreation\nFind out more about the Department of Recreation\ , Parks & Cultural Activities (RPCA).\n\nRPCA Social Media\nhttps://www.al exandriava.gov/Recreation#ConnectwithUs\nFollow us on Instagram\, Facebook \, & Twitter!\n DTEND:20240727T003000Z DTSTAMP:20240325T171556Z DTSTART:20240726T223000Z GEO:38.812326;-77.048213 LOCATION:Charles Houston Recreation Center\, 901 Wythe St. SEQUENCE:5 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Family Dance Night TRANSP:TRANSPARENT UID:18c66fe8-0d5a-4746-b591-a7a1e1149d28 URL:https://vaalexandriaweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac/web/iteminfo.html?Module= AR&FMID=32787615 X-COA-DTSTAMP:20240325T171556Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Arts,Community Outreach,Exercise,Family,Nature,Parks,Recreation, Recreation Centers,Schools,Sports,Summer Fun for Kids,Teens,Toddlers,Youth DESCRIPTION:To make sure the time\, location\, and other aspects have not c hanged\, or to share this event with your friends\, please see https://app s.alexandriava.gov/CalendarTest/Detail.aspx?si=57346\n\nThis ultimate game night showdown for families who think they have what it takes to compete in several rounds of the ultimate table games\, trivia\, ping pong\, air h ockey\, foosball and basketball. Come out and show your family's skills!\n \nLocation: Leonard "Chick" Armstrong Rec Center\, 25 W. Reed Ave.\nContac t Phone: 703.746.5554\nAudience: Anyone may attend\nTags: Arts\, Community Outreach\, Exercise\, Family\, Nature\, Parks\, Recreation\, Recreation C enters\, Schools\, Sports\, Summer Fun for Kids\, Teens\, Toddlers\, Youth \n\nImport this event into your calendar: http://apps.alexandriava.gov/Cal endarTest/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=57346\n\nWeb resources:\n\nRPCA Website\nhttps ://www.alexandriava.gov/Recreation\nFind out more about the Department of Recreation\, Parks & Cultural Activities (RPCA).\n\nRPCA Social Media\nhtt ps://www.alexandriava.gov/Recreation#ConnectwithUs\nFollow us on Instagram \, Facebook\, & Twitter!\n DTEND:20240824T000001Z DTSTAMP:20240325T171524Z DTSTART:20240823T223000Z LOCATION:Leonard "Chick" Armstrong Rec Center\, 25 W. Reed Ave. SEQUENCE:6 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Ultimate Family Game Night TRANSP:TRANSPARENT UID:3cbbaeb6-669b-4ebb-992c-b8b657517bc1 URL:https://www.alexandriava.gov/Recreation X-COA-DTSTAMP:20240325T171524Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Arts,Community Outreach,Exercise,Family,Nature,Parks,Recreation, Recreation Centers,Schools,Sports,Summer Fun for Kids,Teens,Toddlers,Youth DESCRIPTION:To make sure the time\, location\, and other aspects have not c hanged\, or to share this event with your friends\, please see https://app s.alexandriava.gov/CalendarTest/Detail.aspx?si=57336\n\nCome join us for s ome free food\, family-friendly competition\, and quality time together. A variety of activities available for families to enjoy together including board games\, gym games and the game room. Lots of fun the whole family! T his program is free\, however RSVP is required. \n\nLocation: Charles Hous ton Recreation Center\, 901 Wythe St.\nContact Phone: 703.746.5552\nAudien ce: Anyone may attend\nTags: Arts\, Community Outreach\, Exercise\, Family \, Nature\, Parks\, Recreation\, Recreation Centers\, Schools\, Sports\, S ummer Fun for Kids\, Teens\, Toddlers\, Youth\n\nImport this event into yo ur calendar: http://apps.alexandriava.gov/CalendarTest/iCal.aspx?id=1&si=5 7336\n\nWeb resources:\n\nRegistration Link\nhttps://vaalexandriaweb.myvsc loud.com/webtrac/web/iteminfo.html?Module=AR&FMID=29317109\nDon't miss out \, register today!\n\nRPCA Website\nhttps://www.alexandriava.gov/Recreatio n\nFind out more about the Department of Recreation\, Parks & Cultural Act ivities (RPCA).\n\nRPCA Social Media\nhttps://www.alexandriava.gov/Recreat ion#ConnectwithUs\nFollow us on Instagram\, Facebook\, & Twitter!\n DTEND:20240831T003000Z DTSTAMP:20240325T171435Z DTSTART:20240830T223000Z GEO:38.812326;-77.048213 LOCATION:Charles Houston Recreation Center\, 901 Wythe St. SEQUENCE:5 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Family Game Night TRANSP:TRANSPARENT UID:010f23fd-b360-4f3a-bb1b-087608541338 URL:https://vaalexandriaweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac/web/iteminfo.html?Module= AR&FMID=29317109 X-COA-DTSTAMP:20240325T171435Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:ALL Alexandria,Arts,Family,Parks,Recreation,Schools,Visual Arts DESCRIPTION:To make sure the time\, location\, and other aspects have not c hanged\, or to share this event with your friends\, please see https://app s.alexandriava.gov/CalendarTest/Detail.aspx?si=57162\n\nAlexandria's Offic e of the Arts (@alexartsoffice) is proud to announce a partnership with No Va Labs to co-produce Maker Faire NoVa in Alexandria this summer! For the first time since 2019\, Northern Virginia's Maker Faire is back\, bringing together tech enthusiasts\, engineers\, woodworkers\, metal workers\, aut o hackers\, artists\, teachers\, and craftspeople from all over Northern V irginia\, the Metro DC area\, and beyond!\n\nLocation: Alexandria City Hig h School\, 3330 King St.\nContact Person: Daniel Guzman\nContact Phone: 70 3.746.5419\nContact Email: daniel.guzman@alexandriava.gov\nFees: TBD. Tick ets coming soon.\nAudience: Anyone may attend\nTags: ALL Alexandria\, Arts \, Family\, Parks\, Recreation\, Schools\, Visual Arts\n\nImport this even t into your calendar: http://apps.alexandriava.gov/CalendarTest/iCal.aspx? id=1&si=57162\n\nWeb resources:\n\nMaker Faire 2024\nhttps://www.alexandri ava.gov/arts/maker-faire\n\nOffice of the Arts\nhttps://www.alexandriava.g ov/Arts\n DTEND:20241020T200000Z DTSTAMP:20240405T184751Z DTSTART:20241020T140000Z GEO:38.822992;-77.083941 LOCATION:Alexandria City High School\, 3330 King St. SEQUENCE:7 STATUS:CONFIRMED SUMMARY:Maker Faire NoVa TRANSP:OPAQUE UID:0669f7cd-f460-4e80-950d-3259c4ea7497 URL:https://www.alexandriava.gov/arts/maker-faire X-COA-DTSTAMP:20240405T184751Z END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR