Latest Events in Alexandria A(July Updated)

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CLASS DESCRIPTION: Join us for a cherry blossom taper candle painting class, where you’ll paint blooms while sipping on bubbles! Enjoy two glasses of sparkling wine as you paint beautiful cherry blossom designs on four taper candles. Add a touch of spring to your space with your very own hand-painted creations! Class includes 2 glasses of sparkling wine and all supplies needed to make 4 hand-painted taper candles to take home. Information Source: Shop Made in VA | eventbrite

Join us for Mahjong 101, where you'll dive into the fascinating world of National American Mahjong, a game rooted in a 300-year-old Chinese tradition. Whether you’re new to Mahjong or looking to refresh your skills, Mahjong 101 provides a solid foundation in this skillful game of strategy and luck. This course covers everything you need to get started. Day 1 of Training : - Understanding the different tiles - Setting up the game - Mastering the Charleston, racking, and breaking the wall - Picking a winning hand Day 2 of Training: - Taking the skills learned in day 1 to the test with actual gameplay and strategies - Understanding the pace of play - Defensive techniques and how to read your opponents’ hands Mahjong is not only incredibly fun but also highly addictive! Grab your friends, join us for these exciting classes, and get ready to enjoy endless hours of strategic fun and competition. ADDITIONAL CLASS INFORMATION: All materials are provided PLUS you can enjoy a shopping spree in Boxwood with 15% off your purchases the evening of your class. The workshop/training fee is per person. Due to space constraints in Boxwood, we ask that your friend, soulmate, children, mom, etc. should not plan to attend class unless they purchase a ticket as well. Thank you for understanding. This is a popular class and fills up fast. Book online or drop by Boxwood to enroll! IF YOU NEED TO CANCEL: Classes are non-refundable but transferable (one time) to another date within 90 days! If you do need to reschedule, we ask for a 48-hour advanced notice. Information Source: Boxwood | eventbrite

You are cordially invited for a happy hour celebration with Arcadia and friends on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 from 6-8pm at Francis Hall – a speakeasy-style bar hidden within Hotel Heron on 699 Prince Street in Alexandria, Virginia. This happy hour will take place on the last day of the 2025 Spring-2-ACTion campaign, an online fundraising event that connects donors to nonprofits working on the issues they care about most and encourages them to take action. Although there is no charge to attend this event, we encourage all guests to make a meaningful donation to Arcadia Center during this year’s Spring-2-ACTion campaign (early giving opened on March 26, 2025). Click here to donate now. All donations are tax deductible. Due to space constraints, attendance for this event is limited to 50 guests. Please RSVP using the free tickets here. Light fare will be provided; beverages are pay as you go. Please let us know if you have any dietary restrictions! Our happy hour will also include in-person opportunities for giving and a chance to win door prizes, like a private tour of Arcadia Farm and tickets to the 2025 Fall Harvest Dinner. All attendees are encouraged to use rideshare or public transportation. The closest Metro stop is King Street Station (¾ of a mile). Hotel Heron also provides valet parking. Please contact Kyle DeThomas (623) 399-5137 with any questions. We hope to see you there! Information Source: Arcadia Center for Sustainable Food and Agriculture | eventbrite