Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library

Aspiring comics -- join local comedian Kerby Valladares to learn the ins and outs of stand-up comedy.
Are you the next Richard Pryor, Ali Wong, or John Mulaney? Only one way to find out! In this four-week course, learn how to craft a stand-up comedy set and get practice performing (but no pressure!). Join other aspiring comedians and support each other on your comedy journey with local comedian Kerby Valladares and guests. Participants who complete all four sessions will be invited to showcase their material at the Graduation Showcase.
<ul><li>May 7:&nbsp;Introduction to Comedy</li><li>May 14:&nbsp;Joke Writing</li><li>May 21:&nbsp;Finding Your Comedic Voice</li><li>May 28:&nbsp;Five Minutes to Funny (Preparing Your Set)</li></ul>
Recommended: Bring something to take notes with and a sense of humor.
Attendance at all sessions is required to graduate.
Registration required.
Questions? Contact Abby at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:ahargreaves@alexlibraryva.org">ahargreaves@alexlibraryva.org</a>.

Local Event: Laugh Lab: Stand-Up Comedy Workshop

Arlington County

Arlington

Virginia

Laugh Lab: Stand-Up Comedy Workshop

Aspiring comics -- join local comedian Kerby Valladares to learn the ins and outs of stand-up comedy.
Are you the next Richard...

Metaphysical Chat

Michael O'Connell

Washington Metropolitan Area

Clarendon

Ballston

Clarendon-Courthouse-Rosslyn

Rosslyn

Fairfax County

Patch AM Team

Seven Corners

Bailey's Crossroads

District of Columbia

Georgetown

District Of Columbia

Lake Barcroft

Falls Church

Alexandria city

Del Ray

Trinity United Methodist Church

The Thirteen begins an exploration of Monteverdi's secular music after their comprehensive review of his sacred works over 
five programs and two recordings, hailed as “shimmering in loveliness”&nbsp; by MusicWeb International. The performance will start with Monteverdi’s madrigal form, pairing it with
 near-contemporary works of the Renaissance-Baroque transition by Carlo 
Gesualdo and Barbara Strozzi. They will present these works in conversation 
with secular song by contemporary composers, including Eric Whitacre, 
Ildebrando Pizzetti, Morton Lauridsen, and more.Promo Code - Partner15 - Save 15%&nbsp;

Local Event: The Thirteen's MONTEVERDI REFRACTED

Alexandria

The Thirteen's MONTEVERDI REFRACTED

The Thirteen begins an exploration of Monteverdi's secular music after their comprehensive review of his sacred works over...

The Falls Church Episcopal

THIS&nbsp;EVENT&nbsp;IS&nbsp;CANCELLED&nbsp;AND&nbsp;A&nbsp;NEW&nbsp;DATE&nbsp;WILL&nbsp;BE&nbsp;ANNOUNCED&nbsp;IIIIN&nbsp;THE&nbsp;FUTURE.&nbsp;The morning will begin with a panel discussion featuring professionals working directly with survivors, legal experts engaged in shaping policy, trauma-informed psychologists, and pastoral care specialists. Together, they will help us consider how to respond faithfully and responsibly to the realities of sexual exploitation.
Following the panel, we will offer breakout sessions that allow participants to engage more deeply with these topics. We will conclude with a closing prayer liturgy centered on a call to action.
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Local Event: EVENT CANCELLED (NEW DATE TBA) Breaking the Silence: Faithful Resistance to Sex Exploitation

EVENT CANCELLED (NEW DATE TBA) Breaking the...

THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED AND A NEW DATE WILL BE ANNOUNCED IIIIN THE FUTURE. The morning will begin with a panel discussion...

EVENT CANCELLED (NEW DATE TBA) Breaking the Silence: Faithful Resistance to Sex Exploitation

Vienna Community Center  120 Cherry Street SE Vienna, Virginia 22180

Saturday, May 2nd,&nbsp; 10am to 5pm.&nbsp;Northern Virginia Handcrafters Guild2026 Spring Craft Show at the&nbsp;Vienna Community Center
Wood, glass, jewelry, painting, ceramics, textiles and fiber, and mixed media. Free admission. Free parking.

Local Event: NVHG - Spring Craft Show

NVHG - Spring Craft Show

Saturday, May 2nd,  10am to 5pm. Northern Virginia Handcrafters Guild2026 Spring Craft Show at the Vienna Community...

Mount Olivet United Methodist Church

Mount Olivet United Methodist Church Reopening Celebration — Free community event open to all as we join together and celebrate the reopening of Mount Olivet after three years of fire restoration. The event will include historic church tours, live music, food, and family activities including face painting and a scavenger hunt. All ages welcome!RSVPs via the link are appreciated but not required.

Local Event: Mount Olivet United Methodist Church Reopening Celebration

Mount Olivet United Methodist Church Reopening...

Mount Olivet United Methodist Church Reopening Celebration — Free community event open to all as we join together and celebrate...

Mount Olivet United Methodist Church Reopening Celebration

Alden Theatre

On Saturday, May 2 at 7 p.m., head to the Alden Theatre to enjoy the mesmerizing voices of The Doo Wop Project!&nbsp;The Doo Wop Project tells the story of the genre from the beginning: tracing the evolution of Doo Wop from the classic sound of guys singing tight harmonies to the biggest hits on the radio today. In their epic show, these vocalists take audiences on a journey featuring foundational tunes from the Crests, Belmonts and Flamingos through the vocal artistry of Smokey Robinson, The Temptations and The Four Seasons. Then, they go all the way to doo-wopified versions of modern hits! With charisma out the wazoo and stellar Broadway voices, this group can’t be missed! $45 Standard/$35 Seniors/$30 MCC district residents.

Local Event: Doo Wop at Alden Theatre!

McLean

Doo Wop at Alden Theatre!

On Saturday, May 2 at 7 p.m., head to the Alden Theatre to enjoy the mesmerizing voices of The Doo Wop Project! The Doo Wop...

Holy Trinity Catholic Church

The Thirteen begins an exploration of Monteverdi's secular music after their comprehensive review of his sacred works over
The Thirteen begins an exploration of Monteverdi's secular music after their comprehensive review of his sacred works over&nbsp;five programs and two recordings, hailed as “shimmering in loveliness” by MusicWeb International. The performance will start with Monteverdi’s madrigal form, pairing it with&nbsp;near-contemporary works of the Renaissance-Baroque transition by Carlo&nbsp;Gesualdo and Barbara Strozzi. They will present these works in conversation&nbsp;with secular song by contemporary composers, including Eric Whitacre,&nbsp;Ildebrando Pizzetti, Morton Lauridsen, and more.Promo Code - Partner15 - Save 15%&nbsp;

The Thirteen begins an exploration of Monteverdi's secular music after their comprehensive review of his sacred works over
The...

Dock5 Event Venue

The DC&nbsp;Big Flea Boutique Antiques Event at Dock5 in The District
Curated show for the District from the promoters of the DC Big Flea in Nova!
May 2-3 Sat. 9-6 Sun. 11-4 $20 both days&nbsp;Sneak preview May 1 7-10pm
Dock5 Union/Market 1309 5th St. SE Washington, DC

Shop one of a kids finds of jewelry, art, mid-century modern, furniture, pottery, vintage clothing, and so much more!

Local Event: The DC Big Flea Boutique Antique Event

Washington DC

The DC Big Flea Boutique Antique Event

The DC Big Flea Boutique Antiques Event at Dock5 in The District
Curated show for the District from the promoters of the DC Big...

Capital One Hall

As featured on CBS’s 60 Minutes!$7 TICKETS AT THE DOOR!
Equity
 Arc presents a powerful afternoon of classical music showcasing 
exceptional pre-college and collegiate musicians of color from over 80 
U.S. cities. This inspiring concert highlights the next generation of 
talent through dynamic works by composers like Tchaikovsky, Florence 
Price, Jessie Montgomery, and more.&nbsp;
This concert comes almost 
exactly one year to the date (May 4, 2025) when Equity Arc’s Wind 
Symphony was supposed to perform alongside the U.S. Marine Band “The 
President’s Own”(USMB), but was cancelled due to President Trump’s 
executive order entitled “Ending Radical and Wasteful DEI Programs and 
Preferencing.” The story got national attention and was featured on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E48GgDX2NCA" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">CBS's 60 Minutes with Scott Peley</a>&nbsp;when,
 in the wake of the cancellation, Equity Arc contacted retired members 
of the premier military and military academy bands to recreate both the 
mentoring and performing experiences&nbsp;in Washington, DC previously 
scheduled for the students.&nbsp;That concert was closed to the public, but 
this one is wide-open with subsidized tickets at only $7 when you 
purchase at the door! Join us!
More info at <a href="https://www.capitalonehall.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.capitalonehall.com</a> and <a href="https://www.equityarc.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.equityarc.org</a>&nbsp;

Local Event: EQUITY ARC Presents Festival Ensembles

Tysons

EQUITY ARC Presents Festival Ensembles

As featured on CBS’s 60 Minutes!$7 TICKETS AT THE DOOR!
Equity
 Arc presents a powerful afternoon of classical music showcasing...

As featured on CBS’s 60 Minutes!$7 Tickets at the Door
Equity
 Arc presents a powerful afternoon of classical music showcasing 
exceptional pre-college and collegiate musicians of color from over 80 
U.S. cities. This inspiring concert highlights the next generation of 
talent through dynamic works by composers like Tchaikovsky, Florence 
Price, Jessie Montgomery, and more.&nbsp;
This concert comes almost 
exactly one year to the date (May 4, 2025) when Equity Arc’s Wind 
Symphony was supposed to perform alongside the U.S. Marine Band “The 
President’s Own”(USMB), but was cancelled due to President Trump’s 
executive order entitled “Ending Radical and Wasteful DEI Programs and 
Preferencing.” The story got national attention and was featured on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E48GgDX2NCA" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">CBS's 60 Minutes with Scott Peley</a>&nbsp;when,
 in the wake of the cancellation, Equity Arc contacted retired members 
of the premier military and military academy bands to recreate both the 
mentoring and performing experiences&nbsp;in Washington, DC previously 
scheduled for the students.&nbsp;That concert was closed to the public, but 
this one is wide-open with subsidized tickets at only $7 when you 
purchase at the door! Join us!
More info at <a href="https://www.capitalonehall.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.capitalonehall.com</a> and <a href="https://www.equityarc.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.equityarc.org</a>&nbsp;

Local Event: $7 Symphony Tickets - Limited Time!

$7 Symphony Tickets - Limited Time!

As featured on CBS’s 60 Minutes!$7 Tickets at the Door
Equity
 Arc presents a powerful afternoon of classical music showcasing...

City of Falls Church Community Center

Falls Church Arts member artists will offer their surplus but unneeded tools, materials, etc., at the first Artists' Garage Sale on Sunday, May 3 from 3 to 5 pm at the Falls Church Community Center. Fellow artists, and members of the public will find a wide range of art supplies including paper, mats, paints, pencils, pastels, jewelry supplies, and much, much more. (No artwork will be sold.)When: Sunday, May 3Time: 3-5 pmCity of Falls Church Community Center, 223 Little Falls St, Falls Church, VA

Local Event: Art Supplies, Tools, and Materials Available at Artists' Garage Sale on May 3

Art Supplies, Tools, and Materials Available at...


Falls Church Arts member artists will offer their surplus but unneeded tools, materials, etc., at the first Artists' Garage...

Art Supplies, Tools, and Materials Available at Artists' Garage Sale on May 3

The DC Big Flea come to the District at Dock5 @Union Market May 2-3 with a preview night May 1st &nbsp;7-10 PMShop one of a kind finds for less! Join is for this curated event!!

The DC Big Flea come to the District at Dock5 @Union Market May 2-3 with a preview night May 1st  7-10 PMShop one of a kind...

Sunrise of Hunter Mill

🚀 Ready to Take Your Sales&nbsp;Career to the Next Level? 🚀
Join us for an exciting Director of Sales Meet &amp; Greet at Sunrise at Hunter Mill and discover how you can grow your career while making a meaningful impact every day.
📍 Location: Sunrise at Hunter Mill (Oakton, VA) 📅 Date: Wednesday, May 6 ⏰ Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📩 To RSVP, email <a href="mailto:Jay.Standridge@sunriseseniorliving.com" target="_blank">Jay.Standridge@sunriseseniorliving.com</a>We’re actively hiring&nbsp;Director of Sales leaders for both Hunter Mill and Falls Church — and we’re looking for driven professionals who know how to build relationships, think creatively, and close with confidence.
💼 Who Should Attend? -Sales professionals (senior living experience preferred) -OR those with backgrounds in hospitality, healthcare, or service-based sales -High-energy, compassionate, results-oriented individuals who thrive in a people-first environment
At Sunrise, success in sales means more than hitting goals — it’s about guiding families through important decisions and helping them find a place to call home.

Let’s make your next career&nbsp;move a powerful one.

Local Event: Director of Sales Meet & Greet

Oakton

Director of Sales Meet & Greet

🚀 Ready to Take Your Sales Career to the Next Level? 🚀
Join us for an exciting Director of Sales Meet & Greet at Sunrise at...

Looking for a sophisticated alternative to the traditional brunch? Celebrate Mother’s Day weekend with an experience as refined as she is. The 48 Blocks Matinee offers a serene, high-end escape into the world of artisanal craft. Whether she is a connoisseur of fine confections or a lover of the perfect pour-over, give her the gift of a 'behind-the-velvet-rope' experience—a morning of shared stories, live artistry, and elegant pairingsStep into the studio for an intimate exploration of the craft. 48 Blocks Fine Candy and Cafe Medrano invite you to a Saturday morning dedicated to the art of the maker. Hosted in the boutique manufacturing facility of 48 Blocks Fine Candy, this is a rare opportunity to go beyond the tasting and into the architecture of the product.
Join our Principal Curator and the founder of Cafe Medrano as they deconstruct the technical artistry of their work—from the precise science of small-batch confectionery to the nuanced ritual of the perfect pour-over. Witness live demonstrations of the candy-making process and professional brewing techniques, while discovering the heritage and 'Origin Stories' that define our companies.
Enjoy a curated flight of 48 Blocks signature candies paired with select coffee pours. This is more than a tasting; it is a dialogue with the makers and a celebration of the histories behind every bite and brew.&nbsp;

Local Event: A Makers Matinee: Confections & Coffee 

A Makers Matinee: Confections & Coffee 

Looking for a sophisticated alternative to the traditional brunch? Celebrate Mother’s Day weekend with an experience as refined...

American Way Outdoor Park

Celebrate creativity, color, and community at National Harbor Spring Into Art, a vibrant spring art show set along the waterfront at National Harbor.
Explore a wide variety of handmade art, crafts, jewelry, home décor, gifts, and creative works from talented local artisans and small businesses. It’s the perfect opportunity to find unique Mother’s Day gifts while enjoying a lively outdoor atmosphere filled with inspiration and spring vibes.
What to Expect: • Handmade art and artisan creations • Unique gifts and Mother’s Day finds • Support local artists and small businesses • A colorful springtime shopping experience
📅 Saturday, May 9, 2026 ⏰ 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM 📍 American Way, National Harbor 📌 National Harbor, MD
FREE ADMISSION. PET FRIENDLY. RAIN OR SHINE EVENT.
Bring your friends, family, and furry companions for a fun and inspiring day celebrating art and creativity by the water—just in time for Mother’s Day.

Local Event: Spring Into Art @ National Harbor ~ Mother’s Day Celebration 

Prince George's County

National Harbor

Maryland

Spring Into Art @ National Harbor ~ Mother’s...

Celebrate creativity, color, and community at National Harbor Spring Into Art, a vibrant spring art show set along the...

Spring Into Art @ National Harbor ~ Mother’s Day Celebration 

Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel

Northern Virginia Organization Celebrates 70 Years of Service and Impact Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® Zeta Chi Omega Chapter is celebrating its 70th anniversary with a host of events, including an evening gala on May 23. The event is open to the public, and tickets may be purchased through May 16.&nbsp; The chapter has proudly served the Arlington and Alexandria communities since 1956.&nbsp;

Local Event: 70th Anniversary Gala 

70th Anniversary Gala 

Northern Virginia Organization Celebrates 70 Years of Service and Impact Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® Zeta Chi...

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Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library, 4701 Seminary Rd, Alexandria, VA

The Thirteen's MONTEVERDI REFRACTED

EVENT CANCELLED (NEW DATE TBA) Breaking the Silence: Faithful Resistance to Sex Exploitation

NVHG - Spring Craft Show

Mount Olivet United Methodist Church Reopening Celebration

Doo Wop at Alden Theatre!

The Thirteen's MONTEVERDI REFRACTED

The DC Big Flea Boutique Antique Event

EQUITY ARC Presents Festival Ensembles

$7 Symphony Tickets - Limited Time!

Art Supplies, Tools, and Materials Available at Artists' Garage Sale on May 3

The DC Big Flea Boutique Antique Event

Director of Sales Meet & Greet

A Makers Matinee: Confections & Coffee

Spring Into Art @ National Harbor ~ Mother’s Day Celebration

70th Anniversary Gala