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From Cookology classes to celebrating special occasions: What we’re looking forward to, Aug. 17-23
This week the Northern Virginia Magazine editorial team is looking forward to cooking with the kids, virtual performing arts, baby showers and eating alfresco.
Smithsonian Associates announces 4 new virtual art and architecture tours
These virtual study tours include Northern Virginia’s Sears homes in Arlington and George Washington’s Alexandria.
10 in-person and virtual events for seniors this month
Whether you want to join a socially distanced workout group or take a virtual webinar on gardening, here are some fun events for the rest of August.
Women’s History Bike Ride to be held in Alexandria
Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment with a bike ride and history lesson about the local suffragist who made an impact on Alexandria.
The Alden to host its second Drive-Thru Drama in September
Auditions for the drive-thru performance of “From the Ash Baxter Files: The Search for the Stolen Spyglass” will take place online until mid-August. Here’s what to know as a performer or patron.
Signature Theatre releases second episode of ‘The Signature Show’
The digital experience features performances and interviews with Ross Baum, Angelica Chéri, Austin Colby, Donna Migliaccio, Nova Y. Payton and more.
Torpedo Factory Art Center opens 2020 Emerging Artists exhibit
The third annual exhibit will feature four local up-and-coming artists from Virginia, Maryland and Washington, DC.
This is what’s happening at The Chrysler Museum this fall
Hop in the car and take a drive to the Norfolk site for an artistic celebration of community through paintings, photography, film and more.
New Alexandria Drive-In Theatre to host six weeks of outdoor movies
Starting in late August, Eisenhower Corridor will transform into a drive-in movie theater, showing films through October.
Town of Occoquan launches new Discover Occoquan event
The weeklong affair will take place both in person and virtually, featuring sales, workshops and demonstrations from local craftsmen, makers and business owners.
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