The Company of Books

The Duncan Literary Society is a monthly meeting of readers who come together to enjoy one another's discoveries from the recent books they have read and to have an informal place to share what they wish to with fellow readers. &nbsp;It's a great local group hailing from Duncan Library originally. &nbsp;

Local Event: Duncan Literary Society 

Alexandria city

Del Ray

Virginia

Duncan Literary Society 

The Duncan Literary Society is a monthly meeting of readers who come together to enjoy one another's discoveries from the...

Book: The Garden of the Finzi-Continis by Giorgio Bassani (recommended translation is by Jamie Kendrick)
We generally meet on the 2nd Saturday of each month, and alternate between reading general literature and sci-fi classics.
Parking spots #6-7, &amp; #41-42, &amp; 44 in the parking lot are for bookstore customers
Link for free registration (not required): TBA
Link to order book from BookShop: <a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/upcoming-book-club-picks-the-company-of-books" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://bookshop.org/lists/upcoming-book-club-picks-the-company-of-books</a>
(If you order your book through BookShop, we’ll extend you 10% of the purchase back in store credit. But feel free to get your copy wherever works best for you!)
BOOK DESCRIPTION: The Finzi-Continis are an aristocratic Jewish family who live an insular life behind the walls of their estate in the northern Italian city of Ferrera. The narrator, a young middle-class Jew, has been intrigued by the Finzi-Continis from boyhood and especially by the two children, Alberto and Micol. Not until he is twenty-two, in the autumn of 1938, is he invited to enter their private world, a place seemingly immune from the racial laws of Fascist Italy. Thirteen years after the war, he traces his intricate relationship with the beautiful Micol and shares the predicament of all the Ferrarese Jews on the eve of their destruction. Critically acclaimed and award-winning, The Garden of the Finzi-Continis is an unforgettable, wrenching novel that re-creates a tragic era in history.

Local Event: "To Be Read "Book Club at The Company of Books

"To Be Read "Book Club at The Company of Books

Book: The Garden of the Finzi-Continis by Giorgio Bassani (recommended translation is by Jamie Kendrick)
We generally meet on...

Want to have quiet time to read without interruptions around the house? Want to meet other bookish people without the pressure to socialize for long? Then Silent Book Club is for you!
SBC Alexandria meets a few times a month in various places around town, including every 3rd Saturday here at TCB! Folks are welcome to socialize for the first half an hour, then curl up with whatever book they’ve brought and relax.
There’s no pressure to shop (although we do have a lot of tempting books), and food and drinks are welcome!
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Local Event: Silent Book Club

Silent Book Club

Want to have quiet time to read without interruptions around the house? Want to meet other bookish people without the pressure...

Washington Metropolitan Area

Patch AM Team

Alexandria

Michelle Witte

Old Town Alexandria

Fairfax County

Huntington

West End Alexandria

Rose Hill

Bailey's Crossroads

Arlington County

Michael O'Connell

Arlington

Clarendon

Clarendon-Courthouse-Rosslyn

Ballston

1108 Jefferson St.

Experience the magic of the savannah as Momentum Collective Inc. presents a special performance of Disney's The Lion King Jr. This authorized production is funded in part by the Office of the Arts, a division of the Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities. Join us for a breathtaking theatrical event that brings this beloved story to life on stage. You are invited to come dressed in traditional African attire, as we use music, theater, and lots of dance to bring this famous story to life. With a robust cast of 48 youth involved, "Be Prepared" for one of the best youth musicals you will see this year.

Local Event: The Lion King Jr

The Lion King Jr

Experience the magic of the savannah as Momentum Collective Inc. presents a special performance of Disney's The Lion King Jr....

The 20th annual Alexandria Film Festival will screen 80 films – its most ever – starting Sunday, November 8 and continuing Friday through Sunday, November 13-15 at venues across the city including: Patagonia Old Town, Charles E. Beatley Library in West End, Virginia Tech (ALX) in Potomac Yard, The Riviera Alexandria in Potomac Yard, and the Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum in Old Town. <a href="https://alxfilmfestival2026.eventive.org/welcome" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Purchase tickets ($15) and All-Festival Passes ($80)</a>&nbsp;
The films in this year’s program span a variety of genres ranging from documentaries to thrillers and topics including climate change, family dynamics and racism. More than 50 filmmakers from all over the country will attend and participate in Q&amp;A sessions with the audience. Nearly 70 percent of the films are having premieres including 15 World, U.S. and East Coast premieres and 22 DMV – District, Maryland, Virginia – premieres.

Local Event: The 20th Annual Alexandria Film Festival

The 20th Annual Alexandria Film Festival

The 20th annual Alexandria Film Festival will screen 80 films – its most ever – starting Sunday, November 8 and continuing...

It's that time again - The November 14 Del Ray Vintage &amp; Flea Market! 
Saturday, November 14
9am-2pm
Shop 70+ vendors selling 
<ul><li>Vintage clothing</li><li>Vinyl &amp; CDs</li><li>Collectibles, Utilitarian, Upcycle</li><li>Artwork, gifts, refreshments</li></ul>
Shop across four locations along Mt. Vernon Avenue in Del Ray, Alexandria VA. These are all within a block or two of each other. 
<ul><li>1804 Mt. Vernon Ave. (Back lot of Salvation Army)</li><li>1900 Mt. Vernon Ave. (Front lot of Del Ray Psych &amp; Wellness/Wellness Junction)</li><li>1913 Mt. Vernon Ave. (Del Ray Farmhouse)</li><li>2000 Mt. Vernon Ave. (The Front Porch/Evening Star Cafe) </li></ul>
 Why so many locations? 
Space is at an absolute premium in Del Ray, so we are delighted to team-up and work with our local businesses to feature more flea vendors at their locations and encourage you to shop and support local. 
Want Text Reminders? Never miss a market by texting VINTAGE to 877-861-9487 (we don't spam, promise!) 
The Del Ray Vintage &amp; Flea Market is proudly sponsored by Amy Eggers and Nesting Place Partners at Compass Real Estate. 
For questions about the flea, visit www.delrayvintageflea.com
We are full for vendors for the rest of the year, 2027 dates to be announced soon

Local Event: Del Ray Vintage & Flea Market

Del Ray Vintage & Flea Market

It's that time again - The November 14 Del Ray Vintage & Flea Market! 
Saturday, November 14
9am-2pm
Shop 70+ vendors selling...

McLean Community Center

Discover a treasure among the thousands of quality antiques at this 50th Anniversary of the show! You'll discover fine art, mid century modern, fine jewelry, vintage couture clothing, silver, porcelain, rugs, furniture and decorative accessories. Join us Saturday morning for a special presentation by noted Interior Designer Josh Hildreth "Decorating with Antiques" at 10am or "Muffins &amp; Mimosas" at 9am. Advance purchase required for Muffins &amp; Mimosas at www.dfshows.com The show runs Saturday November 14 from 10-5 &amp; Sunday November 15 from 11am-4. Visit website www.dfshows.com for more details.

Local Event: 50th McLean Antiques Show

McLean

50th McLean Antiques Show

Discover a treasure among the thousands of quality antiques at this 50th Anniversary of the show! You'll discover fine art, mid...

Fredericksburg Convention Center

Join us at the Fredericksburg Convention Center&nbsp;on November 14, 2026 for the Honey Teas and Sweet Treats Festival!All Tickets Include A Premium Experience!

General Admission (9:00am - 6:00pm)
<ul><li>True Honey Teas Canvas Tote Bag ($15 Value)</li><li>UNLIMITED TEA SAMPLING - All Blends!</li><li>Create Your Own Tea Bag Blend Experience</li><li>Chocolate &amp; Tea Pairing Experience with River Sea Chocolates</li><li>Tea Seminars/Classes</li><li>Small Business Marketplace Shopping Experience</li><li>Live Music</li><li>Instagram Photo Opportunities</li><li>And so much more!</li></ul>
VIP (9:00am - 10:00am)
<ul><li>Includes all General Admission benefits +</li><li>A VIP Badge with free enamel pin</li><li>1 hour early entry with greetings from CEO/Founder - Chris!</li><li>A Signature Tea Experience</li><li>Access to the VIP Lounge</li><li>Access to the Japanese Tea Ceremony</li><li>Entry to win +1 FREE VIP Ticket! (Winner Drawn November 1st)</li><li>Entry to win 1 Deluxe True Honey Tea Basket (Winner announced at Festival!)</li></ul>

Local Event: Honey Teas and Sweet Treats Festival / Hosted by True Honey Teas

Fredericksburg city

Fredericksburg

Honey Teas and Sweet Treats Festival / Hosted...

Join us at the Fredericksburg Convention Center on November 14, 2026 for the Honey Teas and Sweet Treats Festival!All Tickets...

Honey Teas and Sweet Treats Festival / Hosted by True Honey Teas

Dulles Town Center

NOVEMBER&nbsp;14 from 10am-5pmVIP&nbsp;Ticket Holders have a special shopping hour from 9am-10amCome take a journey with your senses. Sip coffees from around the world, brought to you by local vendors. Taste chocolates of every form for every palate, handcrafted by caring artisans. Explore other unique vendors with products like teas, soaps, candles, gifts, and art! Enjoy time with your friends and family as you sample from the many vendors, learn from the experts, and shop for something nice to share later. Smile for an instagram shot, get your kids involved in the activities, and make it a family weekend to remember as we come together to support local businesses!

200+ Vendors to meet!
Classes &amp; Presentations
Free mascot photo opportunities
Gourmet Coffee Baristas
Sampling experiences provided by select vendors
Kids Coffee Filter Craft Table
Prize drawings for food drive supporters
Demonstrations &amp; More!

Local Event: DMV Chocolate and Coffee Festival ~ Virginia Edition

Loudoun County

Sterling

DMV Chocolate and Coffee Festival ~ Virginia...

NOVEMBER 14 from 10am-5pmVIP Ticket Holders have a special shopping hour from 9am-10amCome take a journey with your senses. Sip...

DMV Chocolate and Coffee Festival ~ Virginia Edition

Leonard “Chick” Armstrong Recreation Center

Come join us, The Alexandria Citizens Swing Band, on November 14th for a Swing Music Dance Party at the Leonard "Chick" Armstrong Rec Center! GottaSwing dancers from Woodbridge are joining us and will provide demonstrations and lessons at 2pm. Whether a novice or a seasoned dancer, come learn some swing dance steps from some great dancers. Then at 3pm, our very own swing band will be playing great music that you can dance the day away to! The GottaSwing dancers will be dancing but come on down and dance to some great music as well! Free tickets are available on Eventbrite at: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/swing-music-dance-party-tickets-2000899586526?aff=oddtdtcreator" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">eventbrite.com/e/swing-music-dance-party-tickets-2000899586526?aff=oddtdtcreator</a>

Local Event: Swing Music Dance Party

Swing Music Dance Party

Come join us, The Alexandria Citizens Swing Band, on November 14th for a Swing Music Dance Party at the Leonard "Chick"...

Carter G. Woodson High School

Northern Virginia Fairfax Families for Safe Streets (NoVA FSS) cordially invites you to attend and support our upcoming World Day of Remembrance (WDoR) for Road Traffic Victims.<a href="https://novasafestreets.org/world-day-of-remembrance-for-road-traffic-victims-2026/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">novasafestreets.org/world-day-of-remembrance-for-road-traffic-victims-2026/</a>World Day of Remembrance is an annual event where we honor those whose lives were prematurely ended after being struck by a person driving. This year is particularly painful and sad as we think about the recent death of a 13-year-old Frost middle school student who was struck and killed by a person driving a truck on Pickett Road. We will also honor the more than 25 other people (as of today’s date) who have been killed on Northern Virginia streets while, walking, biking, or rolling since last year’s day of remembrance.The event will conclude with calls to action for our elected officials and policy-makers. Crashes are not accidents - they can be prevented.

Local Event: World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims (Fairfax County)

Oakton

World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic...

Northern Virginia Fairfax Families for Safe Streets (NoVA FSS) cordially invites you to attend and support our upcoming World...

World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims (Fairfax County)

Hank's Oyster Bar, Old Town

Sips &amp; Shells: Holiday Oyster Shell Workshop at Hank's Oyster Bar
Gather your girlfriends for a creative night out in Old Town Alexandria!
Join Shell Yeah! Studio at Hank's Oyster Bar on Tuesday, November 17, from 6–8 PM for a festive, hands-on oyster shell decorating workshop.
Create beautiful coastal-inspired holiday gifts and keepsakes while enjoying a fun evening out.
Your $67.25 registration includes:
<ul><li>All oyster shells and crafting supplies</li><li>A variety of themed, floral, and holiday napkins</li><li>Step-by-step instruction — beginners welcome!</li><li>Handmade creations to take home, including decorative trinket dishes and a bag charm with a dog-tag-style bead chain</li></ul>
Happy hour food and beverages will be available for separate purchase.
When: Tuesday, November 17, 2026 | 6–8 PM
Where: Hank's Oyster Bar, 818 N. St. Asaph Street, Alexandria, VA
Registration: $67.25 per person
Reserve your spot: <a href="https://buy.stripe.com/9B64gycwQgbl2To73u4sE00" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://buy.stripe.com/9B64gycwQgbl2To73u4sE00</a>
Hosted by Shell Yeah! Studio — @shell.yeah.studio

Local Event: Sips & Shells: Holiday Oyster Shell Workshop at Hank's Oyster Bar

Sips & Shells: Holiday Oyster Shell Workshop at...

Sips & Shells: Holiday Oyster Shell Workshop at Hank's Oyster Bar
Gather your girlfriends for a creative night out in Old Town...

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The Company of Books, 2200 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA