Calendar of Events

May

Beyond the Battlefield: A Civil War Walking Tour of Alexandria

May 1 and 27 |10 a.m.

This walking tour shares the stories of soldiers, citizens, and self-liberated African Americans in Civil War Alexandria. It covers the military occupation, the conversion of public and private buildings into hospitals and emancipation. Tickets are $15 per person and must be purchased in advance. The tour is limited to 12 participants and lasts approximately 90 minutes. Walking tours take place rain or shine, so please wear appropriate shoes and clothing. Members of Lee-Fendall House are admitted free but must call or email to make a reservation.

Lee-Fendall House Museum and Garden, 614 Oronoco St., leefendallhouse.org

Yoga on the Magnolia Terrace

Tuesdays and Thursdays (ongoing)| 6-7 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays (ongoing) | 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Take an hour-long gentle flow yoga class on Carlyle House’s Magnolia Terrace. Build heat with sun salutations then progress to balance, deep stretching and finally relaxation. Please bring water, a towel and yoga mat. Classes may be cancelled due to inclement weather.

Price is $10 per class.

Carlyle House Historic Park, 121 N Fairfax St., novaparks.com/parks/carlyle-house-historic-park

George Washington Whiskey Tasting

Saturdays in May and June | 2-5 p.m. Enjoy a rare opportunity to taste Mount Vernon’s one-of-a-kind distilled spirits. Sample three distilled spirits, made using 18th-century distilling methods and techniques and take a tour of the distillery and gristmill. Tickets are $60 for non-members and $50 for members. curators and artists.

George Washington’s Distillery & Gristmill, 5531 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy., mountvernon.org

Concerts at The Birchmere

Check out some of the performances scheduled for May and June at The Birchmere. Check The Birchmere’s website for the latest information and a full concert list. The concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. Ticket prices vary.

MAY 4

Raheem Devaughn

MAY 8

Cowboy Junkies (sold out)

MAY 9

Amy Grant

MAY 12

The Manhattans Featuring Gerald Ashton

MAY 20

Najee

MAY 24, 25

Chrisette Michele

MAY 28

The Seldom Scene & Larry Keel Experience

JUNE 2

Natalie Macmaster & Donnell Leahy

JUNE 7

Euge Groove

JUNE 9

Marcus Miller

JUNE 13, 14

America (sold out)

JUNE 17, 18

Atlantic Starr

The Birchmere, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave., birchmere.com

George Washington Whiskey Tasting

Saturdays in May and June | 2-5 p.m.

Enjoy a rare opportunity to taste Mount Vernon’s one-of-a-kind distilled spirits. Sample three distilled spirits, made using 18th-century distilling methods and techniques and take a tour of the distillery and gristmill. Tickets are $60 for nonmembers and $50 for members.

George Washington’s Distillery & Gristmill, 5531 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy., mountvernon.org

Prints in May

May 5-27

This exhibit features a variety of printmaking artworks from traditional printmaking on paper, to mixed media, to impressions on clay, to stamps on metal, to computer generated art and more! Attend the opening reception on Friday, May 5 from 7-9 p.m. to meet the curator and artists.

Del Ray Artisans Gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Ave., delrayartisans.o

Revolutionary War Weekend

May 6-7 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Step back in time at Mount Vernon’s Revolutionary War Weekend. Mount Vernon’s 12-Acre Field transforms into a battleground as Continentals, Redcoats, and Hessians conduct military drills, perform calvary demonstrations, and engage in 18th-century tacticals. Meet the soldiers and camp followers who are encamped at Mount Vernon, discuss military techniques, and greet General Washington. Go inside a replica of General Washington’s War Tent. Admission is free for members. General public admission is $35 for adults and $21 for youth.

George Washington’s Mount Vernon, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy., mountvernon.org

Spring Garden Tour

March 6 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Enjoy a guided tour of Green Spring’s beautiful demonstration gardens with an Extension Master Gardener docent. Hear about the garden’s 18th-century origins and its mission today. Find inspiration in our horticulturists’ plant choices and designs and take ideas home to try in your own landscape. Garden tours run rain or shine. $12 per person.

Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green Spring Rd., fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/green-spring

Old Town Alexandria Art Show & Craft Spring Fair

May 6 | 11a.m.-5 p.m.

One-hunded artisans, crafters, independent consultants and other local small businesses are looking forward to showcasing their products, just in time for Mother’s Day! From arts and crafts to jewelry and baked goods, to body and hair care, vendors will help you find unique, handmade items. Admission is free. The event is pet friendly and will be held rain or shine.

Hand Brooms & History – Spring Cleaning

May 6, 7 | 1-3 p.m.

Time for spring cleaning! Learn how to make a turkey wing style hand broom, while discovering some of the history and superstitions surrounding this seemingly innocuous household item. Your broom can be both decorative and useful! This program includes materials and instructions to make one turkey tail style hand broom for you to take home, and a tour inside Carlyle House.

Carlyle House Historic Park, 121 N Fairfax St., novaparks.com/parks/carlyle-house-historic-park

Secret Language of the Fan and Chocolate Bon-Bons

May 6 | 6-9 p.m.

Discover the secret language of the fan as many women in the 19th century did. While practicing your fan skills enjoy a variety of chocolate bon-bons from Potomac Chocolate. Tours of the first floor of Carlyle house will run from 6-7 p.m. with the program starting promptly at 7p.m. Tickets are $40 per person.

Carlyle House Historic Park, 121 N Fairfax St., novaparks.com/parks/carlyle-house-historic-park

Painted Jewelry Workshop

May 7 | 2-4 p.m.

Join artist Kellie Sansone to paint and create a unique pendant and pair of earrings! The sets will make beautiful Mother’s Day presents (or keep them for yourself). All materials and instruction provided. $70. Advance registration required through madeinalx.com.

Made in ALX, 533 Montgomery St., madeinalx.com

Forest Bathing Walk in the Gardens

May 7, June 4 | 12:30-2:30 p.m.

Experience Green Spring Gardens with all of your senses. Join Ana Ka’ahanui, co-founder of local nonprofit Capital Nature for a slow, meditative walk around the gardens. Contemplative, but more active than meditation, this forest bathing walk will help reduce blood pressure, boost immunity and enhance mood and creativity. Decompress and feel a deeper connection with the natural world. Bring something to sit on the ground, which may be damp, and a water bottle. Dress for the weather. $35 per person.

Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green Spring Road., fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/green-sprin

All Lit Up Like a Japanese Lantern: The Japanese Aesthetic in Frank Lloyd Wright’s Pope-Leighey House

May 7 and 21 | 3 p.m.

By 1941, the year Pope-Leighey House was completed, Frank Lloyd Wright had studied Japan for almost a half-century. He had become a serious collector of woodblock prints--even writing a book on the subject--and had won acclaim for his design of the Tokyo Imperial Hotel, one of the few buildings to survive the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923. On this special tour, visitors will discover how the famous American architect incorporated his love of Japanese art, architecture and philosophy into Usonian homes and how this East Asian influence shines in Wright’s PopeLeighey House. Tickets are $20 per person. Woodlawn and Pope-Leighey House, 9000 Richmond Hwy., woodlawnpopeleighey.org

Virtual Floral Design - Mother’s Day Design

May 11 | 1-2:30 p.m.

Gift your mother with not only a beautiful flower arrangement but hands-on floral design tips and tricks. In this virtual workshop, certified floral designer Betty Ann Galway helps you expand your skill set. Register for both the class and the supply fee. Please pick up your floral supplies at Green Spring Gardens prior to the class, either the day before or morning of the program. A Zoom link will be emailed prior to the program. $42 per person (plus $35 supply fee).

Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green Spring Rd., fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/green-spring

The Late Shift Art Night: Heritage –Asian American and Pacific Islander

May 12

The Torpedo Factory Art Center will be honoring the area’s local Asian American and Pacific Islander community and culture. Experience hands-on art-making