Name: 250 Years of First Ladies Making History
Start: 2026-10-20T19:00:00-04:00
Location: The Lyceum

The Lyceum

Join us for an exclusive evening with the authors of Remember the First Ladies, featuring a panel discussion moderated by Susan Swain. Tickets include a wine and cheese reception, with the opportunity to purchase a signed copy of the book to benefit Inova Alexandria Hospital.

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250 Years of First Ladies Making History

Join us for an exclusive evening with the authors of Remember the First Ladies, featuring a panel discussion moderated by Susan...

Little Theatre of Alexandria

Join the Retros on Friday, October 2, at 8 pm for a night of FREE improv comedy at the Little Theatre of Alexandria in Old Town.
No script? No problem! The improvisers will make up scenes on the spot based on your suggestions.
The show starts at 8 pm.
Complimentary refreshments are provided.
You must be 18 or older to attend.

Local Event: Improv Comedy Show with the Retros

Improv Comedy Show with the Retros

Join the Retros on Friday, October 2, at 8 pm for a night of FREE improv comedy at the Little Theatre of Alexandria in Old...

Carlyle House Historic Park

Read and craft with your friends on the Carlyle House front lawn for Family Fun Day on the first Saturday of the month from March-November! From 12-3 (unless otherwise noted), you can sit in on story time and participate in crafts and other activities that relate to the theme of the month. This program is for all ages, though some of the crafts might be challenging for guests under 4. There is no fee to join this program, but donations are encouraged.

Upcoming 2026 Dates (first Saturday of the month from March – November):

October 3rd- Spooky Season Kick-off
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Carlyle House Family Fun Day

Read and craft with your friends on the Carlyle House front lawn for Family Fun Day on the first Saturday of the month from...

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Oktoberfest and Kinderfest

It’s our annual Oktoberfest celebration! Oom-pah-pah band, food, beer, silent auction, raffle, bake sale, petting zoo, bounce...

Paradise Springs Winery

Fancy Cats &amp; Dogs Rescue Team is excited to invite you to our 10th Annual Wine &amp; Cheese Fundraiser! Sunday 4 Oct from 1-4pm at Paradise Springs winery!
Join us for an afternoon of great wine, delicious hors d' oeuvres and wonderful company as we come together to support animals in need. The event will feature an online silent auction, basket drawings, and a grand raffle! And best of all, all ages are welcome—including well-behaved dogs!
Our beautiful venue, Paradise Springs Winery, is located in Clifton and is Fairfax County's very first winery. Nestled alongside the vineyard, its picturesque event space provides the perfect setting for a fun, relaxed evening with fellow animal lovers.
Whether you're a longtime supporter or joining us for the first time, we can't wait to celebrate this special milestone with you!
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Fancy cats and dogs animal rescue Annual wine...

Fancy Cats & Dogs Rescue Team is excited to invite you to our 10th Annual Wine & Cheese Fundraiser! Sunday 4 Oct from 1-4pm at...

Fancy cats and dogs animal rescue Annual wine and cheese fundraiser 

Would you like to learn French, improve your conversation skills, and feel more confident speaking?
Our French conversation classes in Alexandria VA and online are interactive, immersive, and designed to help you speak from the first class.
At French Academy DC MD VA, we offer high-quality French lessons for adults in small groups with native French teachers.
<h3>* French Conversation Classes by Level</h3>
<ul><li>Beginner (A1+): learn basic French and simple conversation</li><li>Low Elementary (A2 minus to A2): French Survival 4 or 5 (real-life situations)</li><li>Elementary to Advanced (A2, B1, B2, C1): Conversation and Grammar classes</li></ul>
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Small group French classes (3–6 students)
Survival 4 (starting Elementary) and&nbsp;
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Weekdays, $280 for 8 weeks (1.5-hour weekly classes)
Conversation and Grammar A2 (Elementary to Low Intermediate) Weekdays, $175 for 5 weeks (1.5 h weekly classes)
Conversation B1/B2 (Intermediate to Advanced)
Weekdays, $175 for 5 weeks (1.5 h weekly classes)
&gt; Find the schedule of all group classes for adults in Alexandria here:
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&gt; Find here the schedule of our ONLINE classes:
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Would you like to learn French, improve your conversation skills, and feel more confident speaking?
Our French conversation...

French Conversation Classes in Alexandria VA – Small Group

Our French 101 workshops in Alexandria VA are perfect for complete beginners who want to understand the fundamentals of French before joining immersion classes.
At French Academy DC MD VA, we offer 1.5-hour beginner French workshops taught in English for clarity and fast progress.
<h3>* French 101 Workshops – Alexandria VA</h3>
- French 101 for Travel (Complete Beginner), 1.5h, $55 Learn essential French sentences for traveling and real-life situations 
- French 101 Phonetics (Complete Beginner), 1.5h, $55
&nbsp;Learn French pronunciation rules and sounds to speak more confidently 
- French 101 Grammar (Complete Beginner), 1.5h, $55 Understand some basics of French grammar in a clear and structured way 
Here is the entire schedule of classes for Adults in Alexandria VA: https://www.frenchacademy.us/group-classes-adults/class-schedule-adults-alexandria/index.html
<h3>* Why take a French 101 workshop?</h3>

<ul><li>Perfect for complete beginners</li><li>Learn the basics before immersion classes</li><li>Taught in English for easy understanding</li><li>Small groups for personalized attention</li><li>Native French teachers&nbsp;</li></ul>
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Looking to learn French basics quickly ?

Our French 101 workshops in Alexandria VA are perfect for complete beginners who want to understand the fundamentals of French...

Our French 101 workshops in Alexandria VA are perfect for complete beginners who want to understand the fundamentals of French before joining immersion classes.
At French Academy DC MD VA, we offer 1.5-hour beginner French workshops taught in English for clarity and fast progress.
<h3>* French 101 Workshops – Alexandria VA</h3>
- French 101 for Travel (Complete Beginner), 1.5h, $55 Learn essential French sentences for traveling and real-life situations 
- French 101 Phonetics (Complete Beginner), 1.5h, $55
&nbsp;Learn French pronunciation rules and sounds to speak more confidently 
- French 101 Grammar (Complete Beginner), 1.5h, $55 Understand some basics of French grammar in a clear and structured way 
Here is the entire schedule of classes for Adults in Alexandria VA: <a href="https://www.frenchacademy.us/group-classes-adults/class-schedule-adults-alexandria/index.html" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.frenchacademy.us/group-classes-adults/class-schedule-adults-alexandria/index.html</a>
<h3>* Why take a French 101 workshop?</h3>
<ul><li>Perfect for complete beginners</li><li>Learn the basics before immersion classes</li><li>Taught in English for easy understanding</li><li>Small groups for personalized attention</li><li>Native French teachers&nbsp;</li></ul>
<h3>* Location</h3>
French classes in Alexandria VA (Northern Virginia), also available online and in Washington DC
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