Wing challenge, book sale, open houses, and more
Weekend Roundup: April 26-28, 2024
Happy Friday! What a lovely spring-weather week we’ve had in Del Ray. Time to take advantage of being outside as much as possible (with allergy pills in-hand).
This weekend’s things to do:
Book sale
Wing challenge
Open houses
more!
Let’s get to it.
– Rachel Turula, lover of all things Del Ray
Friday, April 26
Friends of Duncan Library Book Sale
10am-5pm | James M. Duncan Branch Library, 2501 Commonwealth Ave
👶🏼 Kid-friendly
Join in for the Spring Book Sale at Duncan Library!
Books will be priced at $4.00 for hardcover, $2.00 for paperback, unless otherwise marked. Book sale profits go directly back to Duncan Library to support the purchase of books, programming, materials, community events, equipment and more.
Enjoy dinner & drinks al fresco at Gustave le Jardin
3pm-8:30pm | Gustave Boulangerie & Brasserie, 2213 Mt Vernon Ave
👶🏼 Kid-friendly | 🐶 Dog-friendly
Gustave le Jardin’s Med Menu is now available daily from 3pm-8:30pm. Bring your family, kiddos, dogs, and friends to enjoy food + drink al fresco in Gustave’s lovely outdoor space. Cheeseboards, salads, le grill, sandwiches, + a glass of wine or cold beer. Yes, please!
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Live music: THE STYLISTICS | 7:30pm at The Birchmere Music Hall, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave. More info.
Saturday, April 27
Del Ray Pizzeria + Bradshaw Sauce Co Wings of Doom Challenge
3pm-7pm | Del Ray Pizzeria, 2218 Mt Vernon Ave
👶🏼 Kid-friendly | 🐶 Dog-friendly
Join the Del Ray Pizzeria team in the back parking lot (weather willing) for live music, beers, and the challenges–eat 12 pizza rolls in 30 minutes OR 15 wings of doom in 15 minutes to win! Price to enter is $20; if you complete the challenge, your entry fee is on the house AND you win a $20 gift card for use on your next visit!
“Same But Different” Art Exhibit at Del Ray Artisans Gallery
12pm-6pm | Del Ray Artisans, 2704 Mt Vernon Ave
Today is the last day to celebrate International Diversity Month with this art exhibit highlighting the beauty and richness of diversity through artists’ interpretations of the concept Same But Different.
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Del Ray Farmers’ Market: 8am-noon at Pat Miller Square, 2311 Mt Vernon Ave | 👶🏼🐶 (dogs not allowed in official market but can remain nearby)
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, 10am-2pm at the following locations.
Nature Journaling Club, 10am, outside in front of Del Ray Artisans, 2704 Mt Vernon Ave. Free to attend. Learn more.
Friends of Duncan Library Book Sale, 10am-1:30pm at 2501 Commonwealth Ave. More info. 👶🏼
Open House: 2105 Commonwealth Ave | 1pm-3pm | 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom single family home. Over 1500 sq. ft. More info.
Poetry Reading, 5pm-7pm at The Company of Books, 2200 Mt Vernon Ave. Free. More info.
Live music: B.J. THE CHICAGO KID with Kenya Vaun | 7:30pm at The Birchmere Music Hall, 3701 Mount Vernon Avenue. More info.
Sunday, April 28
Open house
2pm-4pm | 24 W Glendale Ave
5 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms and 4,611 sq. ft.
I am dreaming looking at this beauty. Absolutely gorgeous craftsman home with a beautiful front porch, driveway parking, and a pool. Listed by Christine Garner, Weichert Realtors.
Preschool STEAM Sundays
2:30-4:00pm | James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library, 2501 Commonwealth Ave
👶🏼 Kid-friendly
Bring your preschooler to the Duncan Library on Sunday afternoons to explore STEAM activities (science, technology, engineering, art, and math)! Recommended ages 3-6.
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Live music: Take 6 | 7:30pm at The Birchmere Music Hall, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave. More info.
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Weather
Friday
65 🌡️ 49 | 🌤️ | 4% | 💨 E 10 mph
Saturday
64 🌡️ 54 | ☁️ | 21% | 💨 SE 10 mph
Sunday
87 🌡️ 63 | 🌤️ | 10% | 💨 SW 8 mph
Temperature readings taken from Alexandria, VA on weather.com the night before publication.
Community activities
We plan on organizing regular community meetups, book clubs, coffee gatherings, and more—perfect for getting to know your neighbors and making friends.
THANK YOU!
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See you around the neighborhood,
Photo sources
Book sale: Duncan Library website; “Same but Different”: Del Ray Artisan’s website; Open houses: Zillow