Calendar of Events

Events & Public Meetings

Date    TimeEvent
Mar 22, 2025 Sat 11:00 AMSew and Tell: A Trunk Show presented by the Uhuru
Join us for an engaging and interactive show (sew) and tell! This event will highlight the intricate art of quilting. Members of the Uhuru Quilters Guild will showcase some of their most creative pieces, sharing their artistic process and the innovative approaches they use to create these masterpieces.
Mar 22, 2025 Sat 1:00 PMOpening Reception: Break Water by Nekisha Durrett
Join the City of Alexandria’s Office of the Arts and artist Nekisha Durrett for the opening celebration of "Break Water" the 7th installation in the Site See: New Views in Old Town annual public art series for the opening of Break Water on Saturday, March 22 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Waterfront Park (1 Prince Street) with artist remarks at 1:30 p.m. "Break ...
Mar 26, 2025 Wed 12:00 PMListening to the Voices of Women Poets
"Listening to the Voices of Women Poets: An In-person Reading" in Celebration of Women’s History Month.” Cosponsored with Northern Virginia Community College. Bisdorf Building, Alexandria Campus. Free, in person event; RSVP requested at poet@alexandriava.gov.
Mar 27, 2025 Thu 10:30 AMCreative Development: Hip Hop Elements Workshop
Join the VTDITC: Hip Hop Studies at Virginia Tech team as we demonstrate and explain the science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics of the Hip Hop arts.
Apr 1, 2025 Tue 7:00 PMArts Commission Executive Committee Meeting
Monthly meeting of the Executive Committee of the Alexandria Commission for the Arts. This meeting occurs on the first Tuesday of each month.
Apr 12, 2025 Sat 2:00 PMAn Afternoon of Poetry, A Fond Farewell
“An Afternoon of Poetry with Poet Laureate Zeina Azzam - A Fond Farewell,” Charles E. Beatley, Jr. Central Library, 5005 Duke Street. Free, reservations required, to make reservation https://alexlibraryva.org/event/13079297
Apr 15, 2025 Tue 7:00 PMCommission for the Arts Monthly Meeting
Monthly Meeting of the Alexandria Commission for the Arts. This meeting occurs on the third Tuesday of each month.
Apr 20, 2025 Sun 12:00 AMRPCA Closed: Easter Sunday
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Apr 24, 2025 Thu 12:00 PMDays of Remembrance for Victims of the Holocaust
The City of Alexandria will observe the 36th Annual Ceremony of Commemoration Days of Remembrance for the victims of the Holocaust.
Apr 24, 2025 Thu 6:30 PMPoem in Your Pocket Celebration
The new Poet Laureate for the City of Alexandria will lead the “Poem in Your Pocket Celebration” will host this event at the Athenaeum, (201 Prince Street). The formal program begins at 7 p.m. The Poet Laureate will be joined by winning poets of the 2025 DASHing Words in Motion poetry contest, who will have their poems displayed inside the DASH buses ...
Apr 26, 2025 Sat 2:00 PMAlexandria Spring Invitational Cheer Competition
Show your spirit! Support youth cheerleading teams from neighborhood recreation centers and the metropolitan area.
May 3, 2025 Sat 10:00 AMRec Fest 2025
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 6, 2025 Tue 7:00 PMArts Commission Executive Committee Meeting
Monthly meeting of the Executive Committee of the Alexandria Commission for the Arts. This meeting occurs on the first Tuesday of each month.
May 6, 2025 Tue 7:00 PMArts Commission Executive Committee Meeting
Monthly meeting of the Executive Committee of the Alexandria Commission for the Arts. This meeting occurs on the first Tuesday of each month.
May 20, 2025 Tue 7:00 PMCommission for the Arts Monthly Meeting
Monthly Meeting of the Alexandria Commission for the Arts. This meeting occurs on the third Tuesday of each month.
May 26, 2025 Mon 12:00 AMRPCA Closure: Memorial Day
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May 28, 2025 Wed 12:00 AMRPCA Closure: Graduation Day (ACHS)
Click here to view RPCA's operating hours for Graduation Day (ACHS).
Jun 3, 2025 Tue 7:00 PMArts Commission Executive Committee Meeting
Monthly meeting of the Executive Committee of the Alexandria Commission for the Arts. This meeting occurs on the first Tuesday of each month.
Jun 17, 2025 Tue 7:00 PMCommission for the Arts Monthly Meeting
Monthly Meeting of the Alexandria Commission for the Arts. This meeting occurs on the third Tuesday of each month.
Jun 19, 2025 Thu 12:00 AMRPCA Closures: Juneteenth
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Jul 4, 2025 Fri 12:00 AMRPCA Closure: Independence Day
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Dec 31, 2025 Wed 12:00 AMRPCA Closure: New Year's Eve
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