Alexandria, VA Local News, Events, and Information

Washington event

Mon Aug 24 7:00 pm

Harsh Realm & Voidhammer Live

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Silver Spring event

Thu Aug 27 7:00 pm

DC Bachata Social

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Alexandria Weather: Sunday October 11

High: 70°

Low: 62°

Wind: 3 MPH WNW

Chance of rain: 94%

Light drizzle, with a high of 70 and low of 62 degrees. Don't forget your umbrella! Light drizzle during the morning, patchy rain nearby for the afternoon, fog in the evening, light drizzle overnight.

Silver Spring event

Tue Aug 25 11:00 am

Family Storytime

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Sarau de Samba: A Roots Samba Experience - Sun Oct 18 2:00 pm
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Silver Spring event

Mon Aug 24 6:00 pm

4th Monday Jazz Vocal Open Mic

Unleash your inner Ella on Aug 24 (6–9 PM) at El Golfo Restaurant for the legendary 4th Monday Jazz Vocal Open Mic.

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Bethesda Sun. Aug 23 2026

Music, Dance, and Storytelling: The Washington Folk Festival

Six stages, hundreds of performers, zero cost—the Washington Folk Festival returns to Glen Echo Park on August 23.

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Music, Dance, and Storytelling: The Washington Folk Festival

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Bethesda Fri. Aug 21 2026

Windows Into the World: Strathmore's 2026–2027 Season of Cultural Discovery

Strathmore's Windows Series returns with 10 free behind the music events/ Cuban dance and West African markets to centuries old Qawwali conversations.

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Windows Into the World: Strathmore's 2026–2027 Season of Cultural Discovery

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Takoma Park Thu. Aug 20 2026

Weekend Roundup: Chuck Brown Day News, Ledisi, Washington Folk Fest and More

The 12th Annual Chuck Brown Day is here. Plus, check out these other events coming up this weekend on our calendar.

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Weekend Roundup: Chuck Brown Day News, Ledisi, Washington Folk Fest and More

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Silver Spring Wed. Aug 19 2026

The Under-Basement Chronicles: A Night with Soft Palms & A Kid Named Rhi Live in Silver Spring

Dream-pop meets basement dive as Soft Palms and A Kid Named Rhi take over Quarry House Tavern in Silver Spring on August 22—bring your appetite.

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The Under-Basement Chronicles: A Night with Soft Palms & A Kid Named Rhi Live in Silver Spring

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Bethesda Tue. Aug 18 2026

Strathmore Adds Four Bold Performances to 2026–2027 Season

Strathmore adds the Strathmore Jazz Orchestra, Gustavo Santaolalla's Ronroco Tour, Béla Fleck trio, and The Orchestral Qawwali Project to its 2026–2027 season.

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Strathmore Adds Four Bold Performances to 2026–2027 Season

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Takoma Park Mon. Aug 17 2026

Before Its Gone: Is This the End of the D.C. Happy Hour?

The 5 o'clock hour is changing—but whether remote work, shifting drinking habits, or something else is behind it, the pause between work and home is still worth protecting.

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Before Its Gone: Is This the End of the D.C. Happy Hour?

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Takoma Park Mon. Aug 17 2026

We Found Free Admission Events This Week: No Cover. No Ticket. Just Show Up.

From textile arts and chess to sound baths and French New Wave cinema, this week is packed with free events—no wallet required.

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We Found Free Admission Events This Week: No Cover. No Ticket. Just Show Up.

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Takoma Park event

Sat Aug 22 10:00 am

14th Annual Back 2 School Health & Wellness Festival

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