What's happening in Alexandria: Tuesday, December 23
Your guide to events, meetings, and entertainment in Alexandria
Here’s a look at what’s coming up on Tuesday, December 23, in Alexandria.
Weather
Tuesday: Rain likely, mainly before 10 a.m. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 52 degrees. South wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. The chance of precipitation is 70%—new precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch are possible.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 40 degrees. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
The sun will rise at 7:23 a.m. and set at 4:50 p.m. High tides at 10:20 a.m. and 10:25 p.m. Low tides at 4:42 a.m. & 4:32 p.m. There will be 9 hours and 27 minutes of sun.
Things To Do
10:15 a.m.: Family Storytime at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
11 a.m.: Playtime! at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
1 p.m.: Cookies for Santa! A Kid’s Cookie Decorating Class at Shop Made in VA
2 p.m.: Baby and Toddler Play Date at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
4:30 p.m.: Tuesday We Play (ages 5-12) at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
5 p.m.: Ice & Lights: The Winter Village at Cameron Run
6:30 p.m.: Eagles Run at Market Square
7 p.m.: Beer Yoga at Port City Brewing Company
7 p.m.: Ugly Christmas Sweater Party at American Legion Post 24
Live Music & Entertainment
219 Restaurant: Justin Gillen Trio at 9 p.m.
Laporta’s Restaurant: Antonio James at 6 p.m.
Lena’s Wood-Fired Pizza & Tap: Jay Byrd at 6 p.m.
Lost Dog Cafe: Trivia at 7 p.m.
Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub: Trivia at 8 p.m.; Pete Baker at 8:30 p.m.
O’Shaughnessy’s Pub: Trivia at 9 p.m.
Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
City Events & Public Meetings
6 a.m.: Chinquapin Open at Chinquapin Park
6 p.m.: Minnie Howard Open at Minnie Howard
For more details on all these events, please visit here.
Alexandria City Public Schools
All Day - Winter Break
For more details on these events, please visit here.
On This Day in Alexandria History
Source: Historic Alexandria - This Day in History
On December 23, 1783, George Washington resigned his military commission at Annapolis, Maryland. He returned to Alexandria on December 31, where his arrival was announced by the firing of thirteen cannons. Afterward the cannon discharge, General Washington was feted by the Town’s leading citizens at a reception held at DuVall’s Tavern, 305 Cameron Street.
