It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Well, the second-best time! It’s summer vacation! Between summer camps, vacations, and the many activities to keep yourself or your little ones occupied; the dollar signs can add up. But, there are plenty of inexpensive and totally free activities that are still barrels of fun! Bust summer…
Looking for a different kind of date night or girls’ night out? Enter: The Sinners and Saints Saturday Showcase. This weekly comedy show brings fresh laughs every weekend, courtesy of some of the area’s top comedians. You might even recognize a few of them from comedy specials or late-night talk show cameos. The Sinners and…
As June 19th comes around the corner once again, it’s time to plan an extra special Father’s Day celebration. No matter who you are celebrating Father’s Day for, these Father’s Day gift ideas are thoughtful, creative, and can even be done last minute! Create your own scrapbook. There's nothing better than a homemade, one-of-a-kind scrapbook…
Magnolia Dessert Bar & Coffee makes sweet treats the main event. Its over-the-top confections, many inspired by traditional Asian ingredients, will have you looking forward to coffee and dessert more than dinner. And since the cafe is open late every night, its pastry chefs are ready and waiting to cap off date night with something…
Virtue Feed & Grain pays homage to its history as a feed and grain warehouse not only in its name but also in the aesthetic. The two-story space retains a chic industrial vibe thanks to exposed wooden beams overhead and underfoot, as well as touches of metal, warmed up by cozy banquettes and earth-toned throw…
Trying to turn your home into an indoor plant oasis? After your Spring cleaning is done, this season is the perfect time to focus on those perfect oxygen-producing roommates of yours. To ensure they are happy and will thrive in time for their growing season, be sure to check on a few little things that…
This time of year, you’re probably looking for as many excuses as possible to spend time outside in the sunshine. The Second Annual Alexandria Old Town Springtime Art Festival presents a perfect opportunity since it will be held in the fresh air of John Carlyle Square. On May 14th and 15th, the community square will…
At Joe Theismann's, made-from-scratch American cuisine and warm, welcoming service are the major running themes. They have been for more than 40 years. The community gathering place first opened its doors back in 1975 with the goal of creating a space where everyone would not only feel welcome but also well-fed—and the current local owners…
While we should be kind to our planet every single day of the year, Earth Day is a special reminder to really pay attention to taking care of our planet. Earth Day is recognized as the largest secular holiday in the world. For anyone looking for ways to be an active participant in Earth Day…
Gadsby’s Tavern Museum once served as a popular gathering place for some of the most famous (and first) United States political figures—including Thomas Jefferson and George Washington. Originally a tavern and a hotel, the pair of buildings that comprise the museum date back to 1785 and 1792, respectively. They still pay homage to their famous…