AUGUST EVENTS ROUND UP
Saturday, August 2nd
Volunteer with Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail
to Remove Invasive Kudzu in Old Town North
Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail volunteers work to remove invasive kudzu along the Mount Vernon Trail (image courtesy of Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail)
Meeting Point (On the Mount Vernon Trail just north of Old Town North)
9am
Join Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail and help remove invasive tree-killing kudzu on the Mount Vernon Trail near the Potomac River Generating Station.
For more information and to register to volunteer, visit:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/invasive-kudzu-removal-on-the-mount-vernon-trail-tickets-1417794213659
Saturday, August 2nd
Hotel AKA & Old Town Books Present A Silent Reading Party
625 First St.
1pm - 3pm
This is the 5th Silent Reading Party hosted at Hotel AKA in partnership with Old Town Books. These events have been so popular that they sell out almost as soon as they are announced! Enjoy a peaceful afternoon with your favorite book, a cocktail or mocktail, live music, and light bites. Follow Hotel AKA on instagram (@hotelaka.alexandria) for more information and announcements for the next event.
Wednesday, August 6th
St. Elmo’s Old Town North Presents Wine Window Wednesday
529 Montgomery St.
5pm - 7pm
Stop by St. Elmo’s for Wine Window Wednesday featuring a variety of domestic Sauvignon Blancs. Stroll up to the inviting window at St. Elmo’s and sample four different wines. Buy a glass to drink on the patio, a bottle to take home, or both!
Free Crafts For Kids on Wednesdays at Made in ALX
continues through Wednesday, August 13th
415 King St.
10am - 4pm
A different creative craft every Wednesday all summer long! Crafts are suitable for ages 2-12. All children must be accompanied by a teen (16 or older) or an adult. Continues through Wednesday, August 13th.
For more information, visit:
https://www.madeinalx.com/s/stories/free-crafts-for-kids-every-wednesday-this-summer-2
The Art League Presents “Réservoir” at the Muse Studio One Window Gallery
Exhibit Continues through Saturday, August 10th
“Flux,” by artist Nada Romanos Abizaid (image courtesy of The Art League)
1201 N. Royal St.
This window gallery exhibit at Muse Studio One features an array of ceramic works weaving together the natural elements - earth, water, fire, air, and ether. Nada Romanos Abizaid’s sculptures “reinterpret perceptions of storing and pouring while inviting you to muse about sources, reserves, flow and balance within the natural world.”
Monday, August 18th
MetroStage at the Lyceum Presents: Soulmates in Song - A Musical Journey with Roz and Shanti
201 S. Washington St.
7pm
Enjoy an evening of R&B, Blues, Jazz, and Soul from Roz White and Shanti Walker, as they tell the story of their 35 year friendship through song: a celebration of the enduring bond of friendship and the music that unites us all.
To purchase tickets, visit:
Friday, August 22nd - Saturday, August 31st
Visit Alexandria Presents Alexandria Restaurant Week
Take advantage of this great opportunity to sample prix fixe menus at restaurants across Alexandria. In Old Town North, visit a.lounge+bar at Hotel AKA (three course prix-fixe for $50 per person), Jula’s on the Potomac (three course prix-fixe for $50 per person), or Royal Restaurant ($40 per person).
Stop by St. Elmo’s Old Town North for a special Restaurant Week deal: $9.99 for your choice of homemade quiche and a 16 oz. hot or iced coffee.
For more information about Alexandria Restaurant Week, visit:
Check out the online menu book - this will continue to be updated as the event approaches.
Saturday, August 23rd
Around the World Cultural Food Festival
Oronoco Bay Park
11am - 7pm
Stroll over to Oronoco Bay Park to sample delicious foods from around the world and enjoy free folk performances featuring singers and dancers from different countries. Ethnic artisans and crafters will also have their works on display.
Continuing through Monday, September 22nd
Royal Restaurant Presents A Rosé Tasting Journey
Can’t get away this summer? No problem! Sip, Stamp, and Travel the World right here in Alexandria across all 8 ARP Restaurants from now through September 22nd. Sample rosé wines from 8 different countries, get your "passport" stamped at all 8 restaurants, and earn a $25 ARP gift card plus the chance to win a $1,000 ARP gift card! A limited number of “passports” are available, so get yours now!
Royal Restaurant (730 N. St. Asaph St.) will be featuring rosé wines from Portugal. More information is available on the Royal Restaurant instagram: @royalrestaurantalx.
To make a reservation, visit
https://royalrestaurantva.com/
SEPTEMBER SNEAK PREVIEW
Sunday, September 7th, 11am - 3pm
Chalk artist Kristin Neubauer creates a vivid drawing of a fox outside of Venue (2024) (image courtesy of the Old Town North Alliance)
Chalk-A-Block, the beloved community arts event hosted by the Old Town North Alliance returns on Sunday, September 7th from 11am to 3pm at various locations throughout the neighborhood! Chalk artists, live music, and local artisans and makers will bring the neighborhood alive with their art! Featuring live music from The Okays, The Frontier, and Alejandro Villareal; the incredible artistic talent of Dina Wise of @dinas_doodles; stained glass from Fiscus Glassworks; stationery from Hamavilo Stationery; baked goods from CommonHearth Bakery and more! This year our partners include Hotel AKA, west elm, AFBA/5Star, Salon deZEN, St. Elmo’s Old Town North, MRP Realty, Bond Vet, Sheraton Suites, Royal Restaurant, Alexandria House, Made in ALX, Pat Miller, and more! Don’t miss this great event!
Thursday, September 18th
Taste of Old Town North in Montgomery Park
This neighborhood favorite returns to Montgomery Park on September 18th - more details coming soon!
Saturday, September 20th
Alexandria Seaport Foundation presents Wine on the Water
44 Canal Center Plaza, Suite 550
6pm - 8pm
Alexandria Seaport Foundation’s annual fundraiser takes place at Canal Center on Saturday, September 20th. Learn more about this inspiring workforce development program that trains young adults for success, enjoy fine wine and hors d’oeuvres, and help Alexandria Seaport Foundation meet their 2025 fundraising goal of $90,000.
For more information about Alexandria Seaport Foundation, visit:
https://alexandriaseaport.org/
Friday, September 20th
The Art League presents: The Art of Comedy
Comedian Winston Hodges performs at “The Art of Comedy” at Muse (image courtesy of The Art League)
1201 N. Royal St.
7-9pm
Enjoy a night of comedy at Muse featuring traditional stand-up from Auriel Haack, Jack Trimber, and Izzy Gelfand and an improvisational set from Winston Hodges. One drink token is included with your ticket.
To purchase tickets, visit:
NEIGHBORHOOD NOTES
Congratulations to Lee Wilson of Salon deZEN for being recognized as a 40 Under 40 honoree by the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce.
Congratulations to Snaidero DC Metro for being voted Best Kitchen Showroom in @dcmagazine’s Best of the City Issue.
Reservations are now open for the best seats in town for the Holiday Boat Parade at Jula’s on the Potomac! Watch the parade from a table for 2 on Jula’s heated waterfront balcony and enjoy holiday cocktails, warm parker house rolls, charcuterie, and tableside s’mores. Don’t delay, these reservations won’t last!
Don’t miss these regularly scheduled events in and around Old Town North!
Farmers Market on Thursdays (4pm -7:30pm) and Sundays (9am - 1:30pm). Presented by Old Town North Community Partnership in Montgomery Park.
Free Yoga in the Fresh Air presented by River’s Edge Yoga - Sundays from 11am - 12pm under the gazebo in Montgomery Park.
Made in ALX classes. To register, visit: https://www.madeinalx.com/shop/classes-events/68
Lee-Fendall House (614 Oronoco St.). Various historical events including the return of the Trivia Nights at Historic Sites series on the 2nd and 4th Fridays in August. This month features Baseball (August 8th) and the 1920’s (August 22nd). For more information, visit: https://leefendallhouse.org/pages/events