Alexandria, VA Local News, Events, and Information

Washington event

Fri Jul 10 6:00 pm

Karaoke Happy Hour

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Takoma Park event

Tue Jul 7 7:00 pm

Arlington, VA - Trivia at Punch Bowl Social

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Alexandria Weather: Sunday October 11

High: 70°

Low: 62°

Wind: 4 MPH NNE

Chance of rain: 94%

Light drizzle, with a high of 70 and low of 62 degrees. Light drizzle for the morning, patchy rain nearby for the afternoon, fog for the evening, light drizzle overnight.

Bethesda Sun. Jul 5 2026

Maruja Limón Brings Barcelona's Flamenco-Pop Fireworks to Strathmore's Lawn

Barcelona-based quintet Maruja Limón brings its blend of flamenco, pop, and Latin rhythms to Strathmore's free Live from the Lawn series on July 8 at 7:30 PM.

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Maruja Limón Brings Barcelona's Flamenco-Pop Fireworks to Strathmore's Lawn

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Sarau de Samba: A Roots Samba Experience - Sun Oct 18 2:00 pm
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Takoma Park Sat. Jul 4 2026

Weekend forecast for Takoma Park and the rest of the DMV

Have a safe and happy Independence Day celebration. Your weather for this weekend.

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Weekend forecast for Takoma Park and the rest of the DMV

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Takoma Park Fri. Jul 3 2026

After the Sun Retires: Hyper-Local DMV Escapes

No parades and fireworks—beat the heat when the sun is down with chilled cinema, evening jazz, and breezy gazebo and late-night monument strolls.

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After the Sun Retires: Hyper-Local DMV Escapes

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Takoma Park Fri. Jul 3 2026

The Flip Side: The Other Fourth

Fourth of July also happens at a drunk Shakespeare show, an Afro-Wine fest, a DIY punk house show, and a rooftop punk series—because everything sounds better with a beat.

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Washington event

Sat Jul 4 10:00 pm

Independence Weekend @ The Mayflower Club

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Takoma Park event

Fri Jul 3 2:00 pm

World Cup Knockout Stage Watch Party | 3 Matches Included

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Washington event

Fri Jul 3 6:15 pm

Special 250 Independence Week Tour Thomas Jefferson’s Wildlife & Times DC!

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Washington event

Fri Jul 3 7:00 pm

The Official Countdown 250 Ball

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Takoma Park Thu. Jul 2 2026

Keep Cool, DMV: What to Know, Where to Go

Record-breaking heat causes a multi-day emergency across the DMV, with cooling centers, free transit, and postponed events — here is a plan to stay safe this holiday weekend.

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Keep Cool, DMV: What to Know, Where to Go

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Washington Wed. Jul 1 2026

The Summer Soundtrack: Rare Essence + EU at 9:30 Club, July 3

Rare Essence and EU bring a double-header of go-go royalty to the 9:30 Club this Friday—a perfect kickoff for your summer soundtrack.

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The Summer Soundtrack: Rare Essence + EU at 9:30 Club, July 3

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