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Calendar of Events
WHAT'S HAPPENING?
FEBRUARY 2022 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
AUG 18 OLD TOWN ART WALK
Various Locations / 5-8PM
Take a self guided tour of Old Town Alexandria and explore the fine art and studio crafts found in art galleries and boutique shops. Tickets: www.oldtownbusiness.org
AUG 19 DIY DATE NIGHT
AR Workshop / 6:30-9PM
Bring your best guy / gal and enjoy some DIY quality time together! Choose your own project to make or work on one together! Register: www.arworkshop.com/events/alexandria
AUG 20 BANDS + BREWS SUMMER BAR CRAWL
Various Locations / 5-8PM
Del Ray's annual summer bar crawl features live music, food and drink specials at 15+ restaurants, trolley transportation, and more. Tickets: www.visitdelray.com
AUG 20 PUPS + PINTS
Hops N Shine / 5-8PM
Join The Little Black Dog Rescue Group and get an opportunity to meet and adopt a dog for your family or just come by and enjoy food, craft beer, and moonshine. This event is FREE. www.fb.com/hopsnshine
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AUG 23 CIGAR NIGHT
Sonoma Cellar / 8PM-CLOSE
Enjoy a beautiful evening on the lit patio while enjoying $4 tacos and California wines. www.mysonomacellar.com
AUG 25 VIP AFTER HOURS
USSFCU / 6:30-8PM
Join us at United States Senate Federal Credit Union for our August VIP After Hours event. Enjoy BBQ by Chalkboard, libations, live music and door prizes! To be notified when FREE registrations open, join our email list at www.vipalxmag.com
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AUG 27 AROUND THE WORLD CULTURAL FESTIVAL
ORONOCO BAY PARK / 11AM-7PM
Visit the largest outdoor cultural food festival in the Washington, D.C. metro area to celebrate the rich intercultural diversity and ethnic food vendors, artisans and crafters and traditional performances! www.visitalexandria.com
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