Upcoming classes & talks in Alexandria: dates, times, venues and ticket prices for this weekend and the weeks ahead, updated daily.
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Tue, Oct 27, 2026 · 7:00 PM · Free · Old Town Books, 130 South Royal Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
Join us at Old Town Books as we discuss our October Murder Book Club pick: Back for Blood: Never Whistle at Night Part II
Wed, Oct 28, 2026 · All day · Alexandria, VA, 130 S. Royal Street, Alexandria, VA
Join Old Town Books for a special poetry reading and conversation in honor of Kelly Grace Thomas’ Future Tense. On Wednesday, October 28 at 7PM we are very excited to welcome three local poets, Hannah
Details for A Night of Women in Power and Poetry in honor of Kelly Grace Thomas's Future Tense
Wed, Oct 28, 2026 · 6:30 PM · Free · Friends to Lovers, 301 Cameron St, Alexandria, VA 22307
Join local Author, Avery Flynn for RomCom Book Club every 4th Wednesday of the month!
Thu, Oct 29, 2026 · 6:00 PM · Free · Elaine's, 208 Queen Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
Elaine's Literary Salon and the new Alexandria, VA-based bookstore Long Dark House
Details for Save the Date: Join us for a Halloween celebration
Fri, Oct 30, 2026 · All day · Alexandria, VA, 221 King Street, Alexandria, VA
Meet historian Madeline Feierstein and grab a copy of her new book, Occupied Alexandria: How the Civil War Transformed a Southern City , at the Alexandria Visitor Center! The day after Virginia’s sece
Details for Local Historian Book Signing at the Alexandria Visitor Center
Oct 30 – 31, 2026 · $20 · Alexandria, VA, 614 Oronoco Street, Alexandria, VA
Tour the historic Lee-Fendall House at night by lantern light! Learn about the history of the home on this spooky, guided experience. Take a tour of the historic Lee-Fendall House at night! A quieter,
Fri, Oct 30, 2026 · 6:00 PM · $23.18 · Lee-Fendall House Museum & Garden, 614 Oronoco Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
Tour the historic Lee-Fendall House at night by lantern light! Learn about the history of the home on this spooky, guided experience.
Fri, Oct 30, 2026 · 7:00 PM · $27.24–$32.49 · Old Town Books, 130 South Royal Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
We are excited to celebrate the second Dragonborn book, The Twilight Child, with the author Struan Murray!
Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · 4:00 PM · $31.72 · The Halloween GHOST Tour of Old Town, Alexandria VA, Sat, October 31, 4 pm!, 398 Wilkes St., Alexandria, VA 22314
Ye Olde Town Alexandria--with centuries-old houses and the scene of wars, murders, and fatal accidents--is one of the most haunted locales.
Details for Horrifying Halloween GHOST History Tour, Old Town, Alexandria VA, Oct 31!
Sun, Nov 1, 2026 · 4:00 PM · $49.87 · Alexandria Waterfront, 314 Strand Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
הצטרפו אלינו לסיור מיוחד בעברית באלכסנדריה המוארת והמקושטת לכבוד הסתיו + האלאווין :הסטוריה וסיפורי רוחות רפאים
Details for 1.11 רוחות הרפאים של ההיסטוריה: סיור האלווין מיוחד באלכסנדריה
Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · All day · Alexandria, VA, 134 N. Royal Street, Alexandria, VA
Grown-Up Field Trip: Who Gets Remembered Why do we remember some people from history while others are forgotten? Step inside Gadsby’s Tavern Museum for an interactive exploration of the people whose s
Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · 12:00 PM · Free · Elaine's, 208 Queen Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
"The China Dilemma: The Boomerang Effect"
Details for You are going to love book 3 in the series by author Timothy Trainer
Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · 12:00 PM · Free · Elaine's, 208 Queen Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
Join us to meet her and learn about her newest novel, "Devils of Forsythe" — "There's a darkness in that house. I've always thought so."
Details for Quillen deBruney is bringing her lyrical, deeply personal work to Elaine's
Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · 3:00 PM · Free · Friends to Lovers, 301 Cameron St, Alexandria, VA 22307
A new, Romance writer's club for any and all newbie/hobbyist/curious romance writers in the DMV!
Tue, Nov 10, 2026 · 6:30 PM · $27.24–$32.49 · Old Town Books, 130 South Royal Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
We are excited to celebrate the launch of Stuart Gibbs' new “Secret Files” series!
Details for An Evening of Spycraft with Stuart Gibbs & a Real(!) Spy
Wed, Nov 11, 2026 · 6:30 PM · Free · 301 Cameron Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
Join the Rated R for Reading Book Club! September's selection will be The Disaster Gay Detective Agency by Lev AC Rosen
Wed, Nov 11, 2026 · 7:30 PM · $42.99 · Old Town Books, 130 South Royal Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
Get a new headshot with Old Town Books and our friends at M. M. LaFleur and Elis Llinares Photography
Thu, Nov 12, 2026 · 7:00 PM · $6.24 · Old Town Books, 130 South Royal Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
Preview our Holiday Gift Guides and get individualized recommendations from our Book Elves!
Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · 10:30 AM · $28.52 · Cherry On Top, 1021 Queen Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
Discover Alexandria's history and its role in World War II on a guided walking tour with a coffee in hand!
Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · 11:00 AM · $17.85 · Lee-Fendall House Museum & Garden, 614 Oronoco Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
Discover the history of Alexandria during the Second World War, including notable places, events and Alexandrians who served.
Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · 7:00 PM · Free · Old Town Books, 130 South Royal Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
Join us at Old Town Books as we discuss our November Queer Book Club pick: On Sundays She Picked Flowers
Details for November Queer Book Club: On Sundays She Picked Flowers
Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · 11:00 AM · $17.85 · Lee-Fendall House Museum & Garden, 614 Oronoco Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
Learn about the enslaved and free African Americans who lived and worked at the Lee-Fendall House from 1785-1969.
Details for They Lived Here Too: Work & Slavery at Lee-Fendall
Sun, Nov 15, 2026 · All day · $12–$15 · Alexandria, VA, 220 N. Washington Street, Alexandria, VA
Join us at Lloyd House for a series of lectures featuring local authors, with the third featuring Jonathan S. Jones, author of “Opium Slavery, Civil War Veterans and America’s First Opioid Crisis.” Du
Details for Llyod House: Lecture: "Opium Slavery" by Johnathan S. Jones
Sun, Nov 15, 2026 · 12:00 PM · Free · Elaine's, 208 Queen Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
"Sweet Potato" is a searching, darkly funny novel about inheritance, family secrets, and the restless need to know one’s beginnings
Details for Icelandic storyteller and teacher Solveig Eggerz brings us her new novel
Mon, Nov 16, 2026 · 7:00 PM · Free · Old Town Books, 130 South Royal Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
Join us at Old Town Books for a read with several authors featured in the Women Writers Anthology from 1455 books.
Tue, Nov 17, 2026 · 6:30 PM · Free · Friends to Lovers, 301 Cameron St, Alexandria, VA 22307
Join RomCom Book Club every 4th Wednesday of the month!
Tue, Nov 17, 2026 · 7:00 PM · Free · Old Town Books, 130 South Royal Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
Join us as we discuss The True Confessions of First Lady Freeman by Deesha Philyaw at our November Fiction Book Club!
Details for November Fiction Book Club: The True Confessions of First Lady Freeman
Wed, Nov 18, 2026 · All day · Alexandria, VA, 116 S. Alfred Street, Alexandria, VA
Join fellow book lovers for Literary Libations, a free monthly book club hosted in the Parlor Room at The Study at Morrison House. Taking place one Wednesday each month, this gathering offers a relaxe
Details for The Study: Literary Libations November Book Club
Wed, Nov 18, 2026 · 6:30 PM · Free · Friends to Lovers, 301 Cameron St, Alexandria, VA 22307
Come and join the Beyond the Buzzer Book Club (Formerly Rachel Reid Book Club on the third Wednesday of each month.
Details for Beyond the Buzzer: Sports Book Club (Formerly Rachel Reid)
Thu, Nov 19, 2026 · 6:30 PM · Free · Friends to Lovers, 301 Cameron St, Alexandria, VA 22307
Join the Romantasy Book Club every month on the third Thursday of the Month!
Fri, Nov 20, 2026 · 7:00 PM · Free · Old Town Books, 130 South Royal Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
Join us for our November Bad Romance Book Club meeting where we'll be discussing From Beijing, With Love by Bei Lin
Details for November Bad Romance Book Club: From Beijing, With Love
Sat, Nov 21, 2026 · All day · Alexandria, VA, 121 N Fairfax, Alexandria, VA
Alexandria has grown from a small town in the 18th century to a bustling small city in the 21st century. Join us for a tour of Alexandria as we explore looking at the various architecture styles that
Details for Carlyle House: Discovering Alexandria Architecture Walking Tour
Sat, Nov 21, 2026 · 12:00 PM · Free · Alexandria Visitor Center (Ramsay House), 221 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
Join Alexandria Celebrates Women for a monthly walking tour highlighting Alexandria’s heroines of the past.
Sun, Nov 22, 2026 · 2:00 PM · $17.85 · Lee-Fendall House Museum & Garden, 614 Oronoco Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
On July 1, 1863, the Civil War came to the Seminary's door, leaving in its wake countless stories of heroism and horror.
Details for The Lutheran Seminary in the Battle of Gettysburg
Mon, Nov 23, 2026 · 7:00 PM · Free · Old Town Books, 130 South Royal Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
Join us at Old Town Books as we discuss our November A Good Yarn book club pick: Are They Dead Yet? by Sam Roberts
Details for November A Good Yarn Book Club: Are They Dead Yet? The Art of the Obit
Fri, Nov 27, 2026 · 7:00 PM · Free · Old Town Books, 130 South Royal Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
Join us for a discussion of our November Sci-Fi & Fantasy Book Club pick: Wickhills by Premee Mohamed
Tue, Dec 1, 2026 · 7:00 PM · Free · Old Town Books, 130 South Royal Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
Join us at Old Town Books as we discuss our November Murder Book Club pick: Nothing Tastes as Good
Details for November Murder Book Club: Nothing Tastes as Good
Fri, Dec 4, 2026 · 6:00 PM · Friends to Lovers, 301 Cameron St, Alexandria, VA 22307
Join author Ivelisse Housman and Gryffin Murphy to celebrate the release of Housman's new novel Til Quest Do Us Part !
Details for Til Quest Do Us Park Book Release Craft and Chat w/ Ivelisse Housman
Thu, Dec 10, 2026 · 6:30 PM · Free · Friends to Lovers, 301 Cameron St, Alexandria, VA 22307
Join Tarot Era Book Club Monthly on the second Tuesday of the month!
Fri, Dec 18, 2026 · All day · Alexandria, VA, 107 S. Alfred Street, Alexandria, VA
Grown-Up Field Trip: Citizen Firefighter Step into the bucket brigade and discover how early Alexandrians came together to protect their community from the threat of fire. Explore historic firefightin
Fri, Dec 18, 2026 · 6:00 PM · $23.18 · Lee-Fendall House Museum & Garden, 614 Oronoco Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
Explore Lee-Fendall by candlelight on an exploration into the dynamic holiday traditions of the United States.
Sun, Dec 20, 2026 · 2:00 PM · $17.85 · Lee-Fendall House Museum & Garden, 614 Oronoco Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
Join us for an afternoon with Tim Rose as he explores the impact that Alexandria had on Washington's personal life and professional career.
Details for "George Washington and Alexandria: A Founding Friendship" Book Talk
Sat, Jan 9, 2027 · 12:00 PM · Free · Elaine's, 208 Queen Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
Join us at Elaine's Literary Salon to learn about her author journey and her newest title, "The God of Nazi-Land"
Details for Award-winning author Elyse Hoffman tells historical tales with new twists
Sat, Jan 16, 2027 · 12:00 PM · Free · Elaine's, 208 Queen Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
"A Whole New World: 8 Strategies for Reclaiming Power and Purpose" is a practical guide for those recovering from intimate partner violence
Details for Join us to learn about a powerful debut book by E. Aramide Adedeji, LICSW