“I Never Knew Him” by Karen Swenholt, on display at The Gallery Convergence as part of the "Seven Deadlies" exhibit.
Ongoing
Baseball Boat to Nationals Park. Through Sept. 26 at various times. Leaves from the Alexandria Marina, 1 Cameron St. Baseball fans can avoid heavy traffic and cruise along the Potomac to Nationals Park. Tickets are $20 one-way and $25 round-trip, Monday-Thursday, $28 roundtrip Friday-Sunday. Visit www.potomacriverboatco.com.
Fred Eberhart Photography Exhibit. 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. through Sept. at Broadway Gallery, 5641-B General Washington Drive. Photographer Fred Eberhart focuses on local Virginia landscapes. Free. Visit www.broadwaygalleries.net.
Doggy Happy Hour. Tuesdays through Oct. at 5-8 p.m. at Jackson 20, 480 King St. Enjoy discounted drinks and treats with one's dog. Free. Visit www.jackson20.com.
Water Taxi to the National Mall. Through Nov. 1, at various times at Alexandria Marina, 1 Cameron St. Cruise from Old Town to D.C. on the Miss Sophie, while stopping view some of the area's most popular attractions. Tickets are $28 roundtrip and $14 one-way for adults. For children under 12, tickets are $16 roundtrip and $8 one-way. Visit www.potomacriverboatco.com/.
Mount Vernon in 3-D: Then & Now. Through Nov. 20 during regular operating hours at George Washington’s Mount Vernon, 3200 Mount Vernon Highway. Visitors will have the chance to travel back in time, and in 3-D, to see how the estate appeared more than 100 years ago through a special photography exhibition. The exhibition is included in the regular admission fee of $17 for adults, $16 for seniors, $9 for youth and free for childre younger than 5. To view the historic stereoview images as well as the modern 3-D anaglyphs, visit www.mountvernon.org/3D.
“Not-So-Modern” Jazz Quartet Performance. Thursdays through Dec. 31, 7:30-10 p.m. at St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub, 2300 Mount Vernon Ave. Not So Modern Jazz Music plays music from the glory days of traditional jazz, including tunes from traditional Dixieland and the Swing era. Free. Visit www.stelmoscoffeepub.com for more.
“Ancient Art of Movement.” Beginning Sept. 17. at 1 p.m. at Hollin Hall Senior Center, 1500 Shenandoah Road. Carmen Shippy, retired professional dancer, teaches the Ancient Art of Movement in a series designed for those ages 50 and above. Movements are designed to strengthen core muscles and increase flexibility. Adjustments will be made for those with physical limitations. First lesson in the series is free for non-center members. To continue lessons, a yearly membership to all Senior Center programs is $48. Call 703-765-4573 to sign up.
Flamenco Show. Wednesdays and Thursdays, 7:30-8:30 p.m. at La Tasca, 607 King St. Watch dancers and guitarists perform traditional flamenco. Free to attend. Call 703-299-9810 or visit www.latascausa.com.
French Movie Night. Every Thursday, 7 p.m. in the back room of Fontaine Caffe & Creperie, 119 S. Royal St. View a French film. Free, no reservation necessary. Call 703-535-8151 or visit www.fontainecaffe.com/reviews.html.
Journey to Be Free: Alexandria Freedmen's Cemetery. Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Alexandria Black History Museum, 902 Wythe St. A new exhibit tracing the 150-year history of the long-forgotten Freedmen’s Cemetery, its rediscovery and how the new Contrabands and Freedmen’s Cemetery Memorial was created at the site. Call 703-746-4356.
Their Fates Intertwined: The Lees of Alexandria in the War of 1812. Wednesday- Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, 1-4 p.m. Lee-Fendall House and Gardens, 614 Oronoco St. A new exhibit on the experiences of the Lee family in Alexandria during the War of 1812 examines the contributions of Alexandria’s citizens during the conflict that led to the writing of our national anthem through the lives of this iconic Virginia family. Visit www.leefendallhouse.org or call 703-548-1789.
Alexandria Cars & Coffee invites car enthusiasts to meet for coffee at Hollin Hall Shopping Center in front of Roseina’s, 1307 Shenandoah Road. Owners of classic cars, hot rods, exotic cars, motorcycles and more meet to share car stories and drink coffee. Group meets the first Sunday of every month. 8:30-11 a.m.
Fifty Years of Collecting. Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sundays 12-5 p.m. Fort Ward Museum, 4301 W. Braddock Road. An anniversary exhibit of objects from the Fort Ward collection. Free. Visit www.fortward.org or call 703-746-4848.
Dinner for the Washingtons. 12 p.m. at George Washington's Mount Vernon, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway. A walking tour that goes behind the scenes to find out how food was prepared and served before the era of microwaves and TV dinners. $5 in addition to estate admission. Visit www.mountvernon.org for more.
Second Thursday Music. Athenaeum, 201 Prince St. 7 pm. Second Thursday of every month. Visit nvfaa.org to view concert calendar and listen to upcoming Second Thursday Music artists.
The Monday Morning Birdwalk takes place weekly, rain or shine (except during electrical storms, strong winds, or icy trails), at 7 a.m. (8 a.m. November through March), is free, requires no reservation and is open to all. Birders meet in the parking lot at the park's entrance at 3701 Lockheed Blvd. Direct questions to Park staff during normal business hours at 703-768-2525.
Art for Life. Third Thursday of every month. 4:30-7:30 p.m. at Torpedo Factory, 105 N. Union St. Hyatt Regency Crystal City has partnered will the National Kidney Foundation for a program highlighting a different artist each month for a year.
Civil War Sundays. 1-5 p.m. at Alexandria Archaeology Museum, 105 North Union St., #327. Learn more about the Civil War as it occurred in Alexandria. Find dioramas, newspaper articles and more. Free. Visit www.alexandriaarchaeology.org.
Through Sept. 18
International Guild of Realism 10th Annual International Juried Exhibition. During gallery hours at Principle Gallery, 208 King St. The Guild is dedicated to the advancement of realism in fine art. Admission to the gallery is free. Visit www.principlegallery.com/alexandria for more.
Through Nov. 20
Young at Art Juried Art Show. Monday-Friday, 5-10 p.m. at Durant Arts Center, 1605 Cameron St. Artists 55 and older can contribute their artwork for the exhibition. On Thursday, Aug. 20, artists can bring their work to the Durant Center from 10 a.m.-noon to be registered and displayed. Artists must fill out a Entry and Artist/Lender Agreement and pay an entry fee of $20 for up to three works of art, $5 for any additional pieces. Entry forms can be found at www.seniorservicesalex.org or by calling Mary Lee Anderson at 703-836-4414, extension 111.
Through Oct. 18
Potomac Fiber Arts Gallery Juried Show: “What I Did On My Summer Vacation.” 10-5 p.m., 10-9 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month. Torpedo Factory Art Center, 105 N. Union St., Studio 18. View summer vacation-themed artwork. Admission is free. Visit www.Potomacfiberartsgallery.com.
Through Oct. 31
“Seven Deadlies.” Fridays 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturdays 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at The Gallery @ Convergence, 1801 N. Quaker Lane. Sculptor Karen Swenholt explores lust, sloth, greed, gluttony, wrath, envy, and pride. Free. Visit www.convergence.org for more.
Thursday-Sunday/Sept. 10-Oct. 18
“Angel Soldier Dance Sublime.” 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at the Target Gallery, Torpedo Factory Art Center, 105 N. Union St. View work exploring femininity and masculinity by female artists from Maine’s Blue Hill Peninsula. Free. Visit torpedofactory.org.
Thursday-Sunday/Sept. 10-Oct. 25
Athenaeum Invitational Exhibition. During gallery hours at the Athenaeum, 201 Prince St. Works inspired by the song “Don’t Fence Me In,” by Cole Porter, will be on display. Free. Visit nvfaa.org.
Thursday/Sept. 10
Second Thursday Art Night: Sharpen Your Pencils. 6-9 p.m. at The Torpedo Factory, 105 N. Union St. Personalize your own art journal and leave a sketch in the six notebooks scattered around the building for a community sketching project. Free. Visit www.torpedofactory.org.
Second Thursday Live: Rhythm and Roots Experience. 7 p.m. at the Athenaeum, 201 Prince St. This performance will feature West African music. Admission is $15. Visit nvfaa.org.
Sept. 10-Oct. 5
“The Ring of Fire.” Gallery hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday; Thursday 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; 12-6 p.m. Sunday at The Art League Gallery, 105 N. Union St. Indonesian American artist Wijati Soemantoro expresses her emotional response to the natural disasters she experienced while growing up in the most seismically active zone in the world, the Pacific Ring of Fire. Free. Visit www.theartleague.org.
Friday/Sept. 11
SPARK Health and Fitness Festival. 4-8 p.m. at John Carlyle Park, 300 John Carlyle St. Hosted by SPARK Physiotherapy, LLC., fun and safe games, competitions, entertainment, raffles and giveaways. Free.Visit www.sparkphysio.com/home/make-your-health-happen-health-and-fitness-festival/ or email njbabka@sparkphysio.com.
DC Public Opera Presents: Mozart’s “Così Fan Tutte.” 7 p.m. at The Torpedo Factory, 105 N. Union St. DC Public Opera presents a contemporary production of Mozart and DaPonte's comic opera “Così Fan Tutte (The School for Lovers).” Inspired by Andy Warhol's work and parties at his New York studio, The Factory, the performances take place in the Torpedo Factory Art Center as a live installation. Tickets are $25. Visit www.dcpublicopera.org for more.
Fort Hunt Preschool Outdoor Movie Festival. 7:30 p.m. at 1909 Windmill Lane. Watch animated film “Madagascar.” Admission is $5, free for children under 2. Call 703-768-7584 or visit www.forthuntpreschool.com.
Four Mile Summer Movie Festival. Movies start at dusk and are shown at the Four Mile Conservatory Building, 4109 Mt. Vernon Ave. National Community Church's Inaugural summer movie festival is co-sponsored by the City of Alexandria. Film is “Cool Runnings.” Bring a blanket or chair. Free. Visit www.theaterchurch.com for more.
Sept. 11-Oct. 25
“Artifact” Exhibit. Gallery hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday, and during performances at Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall & Arts Center, 4915 East Campus Drive. In this exhibit artist J.T. Kirkland integrates the painted gesture with the naturally occurring textures or “gestures” in the wood. John James Anderson will also share the space. Free. Visit www.nvcc.edu.
Saturday/Sept. 12
Community Yard Sale. 7 a.m.-1 p.m. at Seminary Walk Condominium behind Buildings 105, 203, and 205 Skyhill Road. Free to attend. Rain date: Sept. 19. Call 703-370-6914.
Annual Sidewalk Sale. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at Hollin Hall Shopping Center, 7900 Fort Hunt Road. Variety Store, 529 Hollin Hall, Initial Impressions, Hollin Hall Pastry Shop, and The Dance Studio will participate. Free to attend. Call 703-765-4110.
Civil War Walking Tour. 10 a.m. at The Lyceum, 201 S. Washington St. Discover locations and stories associated with soldiers, citizens, and the enslaved, including Robert E. Lee’s departure from his hometown, the occupation of Alexandria, and emancipation. Admission is free for museum members, $12 in advance, and $15 on the day of the event. Visit www.leefendallhouse.org for more.
Container Gardening in Cold Weather. 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library, 4701 Seminary Road. Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia (Arlington/Alexandria) will present a program on gardening in containers. It will emphasize the use of edible herbs and vegetables that not only look attractive but also can survive cold conditions. Free, but registration is required. Visit www.mgnv.org.
Canine Cruise. 11 a.m. at Alexandria City Marina, 1 Cameron St. The family dog is welcome to join in on an hour-long cruise through the Alexandria Seaport. Tickets are $16 for adults and $10 for children. Dogs ride free. Visit www.potomacriverboatco.com.
Dogtopia of Alexandria Grand Reopening. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Dogtopia of Alexandria, 3121 Colvin St. Dog daycare, boarding, and spa facility Dogtopia is reopening. The grand reopening is open to the public and will include facility tours, pet-friendly vendors and more. Free. Visit www.dogdaycare.com/alexandria.
4th Annual Alexandria Multicultural Festival. 12-4 p.m. Four Mile Run Park Community Building, 4109 Mt. Vernon Ave. There will be live entertainment, local performers, children's interactive games and crafts, food, face painting and various vendors. Free. Email cisco.fabian@alexandriava.gov or call 703-746-5465.
Beekeeping for Beginners. 1 p.m. at Martha Washington Library, 6614 Fort Hunt Road. Learn how to get started, what equipment and permits are needed and how to care for your bees. Presented by Beekeepers Association of Northern Virginia. Free. Register at www.fairfaxcounty.gov for more.
Book Signing & Reception. 2-5 p.m. at the Fort Ward Museum, 4301 W. Braddock Road. Joseph and Sharon Scopin will be on hand to discuss their book “As I Remember.” The book is about local Civil War veteran Lewis Cass White, whose story and memorabilia was discovered in the authors’ basement. Free to attend. The book will be available to purchase for $35. Only cash or check will be accepted. Visit www.fortward.org for more.
“Artifact” Exhibit. 4-6 p.m. at Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall & Arts Center, 4915 East Campus Drive. Artist J.T. Kirkland integrates the painted gesture with the naturally occurring textures or “gestures” in the wood. Also meet, John James Anderson, an artist who will share the space. Free. Visit www.nvcc.edu.
Collective Delusion. 9:30 p.m. at John Strongbow’s Tavern, 710 King St. Local band will perform rock songs from the 1970s to the present. Free. Visit www.collectivedelusion.net.
Sunday/Sept. 13
Friends of the Torpedo Factory Present “Arts & Light.” 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at The Torpedo Factory, 105 N. Union St. As part of UNESCO’s International Year of Light and Light-Based Technologies, The Friends of the Torpedo Factory Art Center present Art and Light, an afternoon celebration of art, music, dance, and light. Jane Franklin Dance, the Francis C. Hammond Middle School Orchestra, The Alexandria Singers, The Dance Studio at Hollin Hall, cellist John Kaboff, and the St. Petersburg Duo will perform alongside the Radiance Orb, a large geodesic globe that responds to music and motion with flashes of color. Free. Visit www.torpedofactory.org/orb.
Grandparents Day Celebration. 12-2 p.m. at Paul Spring Retirement Community, 7115 Fort Hunt Road. Celebrate Grandparents Day with family and friends with family-oriented activities including pony rides, a moon bounce and a magician accompanied by a traditional picnic lunch and live music from the Mt. Vernon Community Band. A raffle will be held by the resident council. Free. Visit www.rui.net/paul-spring/events-activities.
DC Public Opera Presents: Mozart’s “Così Fan Tutte.” 7 p.m. at The Torpedo Factory, 105 N. Union St. DC Public Opera presents a contemporary production of Mozart and DaPonte's comic opera “Così Fan Tutte (The School for Lovers).” Inspired by Andy Warhol's work and parties at his New York studio, The Factory, the performances take place in the Torpedo Factory Art Center as a live installation. Tickets are $25. Visit www.dcpublicopera.org for more.
Monday/Sept. 14
Dance Class: The Art of Ballroom Dance. 7-7:45 p.m. practice and 7:45-8:30 p.m. dance at the Athenaeum, 201 Prince St. Come with or without a partner to learn several classic dance styles from Gary Stephans. Admission is $15. Email garystephans@me.com or call 703-505-5998 for details.
History Lecture: Medical Heroism in Alexandria. 7 p.m. at the Athenaeum, 201 Prince St. Learn about the Athenaeum’s role in the Civil War and medical efforts in Alexandria from historian Tom Shultz. Free. Visit nvfaa.org.
Tuesday/Sept. 15
Artisan Information Presentation. 11 a.m. at Ten Thousand Villages, 915 King St. Immanuel Bundellu of Asha Handicrafts, based in Mumbai, will discuss the impact of fair trade. The presentation will be followed by a question-and-answer session. Free. Visit www.alexandria.tenthousandvillages.com for more.
Genealogy and DNA Talk. 1-3 p.m. at Hollin Hall Senior Center, 1500 Shenandoah Road. Jim Bartlett tells how to use DNA test results to prove lines of ancestry in this free talk sponsored by the Mount Vernon Genealogical Society. Visit www.mvgenealogy.org or call 703-768-4101.
Wednesday/Sept. 16
The Alexandria/Mount Vernon Antiques Club Meeting. 9:30-11 a.m. at Hollin Hall Senior Center, 1500 Shenandoah Road. Speaker Barbara Stewart will share her experiences as a buyer of antiques for dealers, decorators and individuals, as well as her volunteer work at a local thrift store, where she has found many items. Members and guests are encouraged to bring their own “finds” to share. Free. Call 703-360-4979 for more.
Get Moving in Carlyle. 6 p.m. at John Carlyle Square, 300 John Carlyle St. and 1901 Jamieson Ave. Take an outdoor pilates class sponsored by Local Motion Studio. Free. Visit www.localmotionstudio.com for more.
“An Ordinary Hero.” 7-8:30 p.m. at Beatley Central Library, 5005 Duke St. Join Joan Mulholland, civil rights activist, and Mike O'Brien, author, for a screening of the documentary "An Ordinary Hero" followed by a Q&A session. The documentary focuses on Joan's experiences in the Civil Rights Movement and at the Woolworth Sit-in. Free. Visit www.alexandria.lib.va.us. for more.
What is a Healthy Forest? 7:30 p.m. at Huntley Meadows Park-Norma Hoffman Visitor Center, 3701 Lockheed Blvd. Listen to geology and forest ecology instructor Joe Marx discuss issues facing Mid-Atlantic forests. Free. Visit www.vnps.org/potowmack.
Thursday/Sept. 17
Medical Heroism in Alexandria. 7 p.m. at The Athenaeum, 201 Prince St. Tom Schultz of DC Military Tours will discuss medical heroism in Alexandria during the Civil War. The discussion will be based on the PBS mini-series “Mercy Street” which will depict hospital workers in Alexandria during the war. Free. Visit www.nvfaa.org for more.
2015 SIGGRAPH Computer Animation Festival. 7-9 p.m. at The Torpedo Factory, 105 N. Union St. Washington DC ACM SIGGRAPH is partnering with the Torpedo Factory Art Center to host some of the best examples of computer animation from the past year. Visit www.torpedofactory.org.
Dave Mason’s Traffic Jam Tour. 7:30 p.m. at The Birchmere, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave. Dave Mason’s music is influenced by rock and roll and is backed by guitar. Tickets are $55. Visit www.davemasonmusic.com/tour.
Friday/Sept. 18
“Seven Deadlies” Opening Reception And Artist Talk. 5-8 p.m.at The Gallery @ Convergence, 1801 N. Quaker Lane. Celebrate sculptor Karen Swenholt’s exploration of lust, sloth, greed, gluttony, wrath, envy, and pride. Free. Visit www.convergence.org for more.
Factory Society Open House. 7:30-9:30 p.m. at The Torpedo Factory, 105 N. Union St. The Factory Society is a new young-professionals group at the Torpedo Factory Art Center dedicated to hosting innovative programs to advance the region’s creative community and engage with artists at the Torpedo Factory. Young professionals are invited to an exclusive peek of the Target Gallery’s new exhibition, Angel Soldier Dance Sublime, hear about new projects, and learn how to get involved as a charter member or a volunteer. There will be an open wine bar and DJ Juan Zapata. Free, but registration is required. Visit www.torpedofactory.org/openhouse.
Third Friday Community Dance. 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Hollin Hall Senior Center, 1500 Shenandoah Road. Live music conducted by Owen Hammett, and played by The Mount Vernon Swing Band. Admission is $4. Call 703-324-4600.
Saturday-Sunday/Sept. 19-20
Colonial Market And Fair. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at George Washington’s Mount Vernon, 3200 Mount Vernon Highway. Visit the 18th century at this colonial celebration featuring crafting demonstrations, puppet shows, military drills, and traditional food and music. Tickets are $9-17. Children age 5 and under are free. Visit www.mountvernon.org.
King Street Art Festival. Saturday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 480 King St. In its 13th year, the festival features art displays, art giveaways and sales and live music. Free. Visit www.VisitAlexandriaVA.com/artfest.
Scottish Highlander Festival. 10 a.m.-2:15 p.m. on Saturday; 11 a.m. on Sunday at Carlyle House Historic Park, 121 N. Fairfax St. Attend a fashion show, highland dance performance, or Celtic concert on Saturday or an Outlander Tea and Tour on Sunday. Prices vary based on activity. Visit www.carlylehouse.org for more.
Saturday/Sept. 19
8th Annual Art and Craft Fair. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Saint James' Episcopal Church of Mount Vernon, 5614 Old Mill Road. Saint James' Episcopal Church of Mount Vernon Art and Craft Fair offers a wide variety of art and handmade crafts—paintings, jewelry, knitted clothing items, decorative items, and more, from a variety of local and regional artists and vendors, plus prepared food, and a bake sale. Free to attend. Visit www.stjamesmv.org for more.
Fairfax County NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet. 1-5 p.m. at The Waterford at Springfield, 6715 Commerce St., Springfield. Event will recognize numerous organizations and individuals for continued community service. Eric Broyles, co-author of “Encounters with the Police: A Black Man’s Guide to Survival,” will be the event speaker. The evening will include a silent auction, cash bar, and door prizes. Tickets are $65 per person or $600 per table of 10 guests. Email fairfaxnaacp@gmail.com.
Ladies Night Out: Radiating Joy in Painting. 7-9:30 p.m. at Convergence, 1801 N. Quaker Lane. In this workshop participants enjoy the practice of centering through painting. Admission is $45 per person. Visit www.metamorphosisaec.com to register.
Sunday/Sept. 20
Fest for All. 2-4 p.m. at Free Church of St. Andrew and St. Margaret, 402 East Monroe St. Enjoy crafts, games and skills: tying sailors’ knots, navigating by stars, and soldiers’ drills. Listen to oral history about ancestors, including slaves at Arlington House, a blockade runner, Alexandria families and stories of artifacts; a Union sword, GAR medal, political cartoons and photos from London, family quilt and chunk of a sunken ship. Free admission. Call 703-683-3343.
Jazz at Meade. 4-6 p.m. at Meade Memorial Episcopal Church, 322 N. Alfred St. Jazz artist Marshall Keys will perform. Suggested donation is $15. Visit www.meadechurch.org for more.