# Writing events in Alexandria, Today and Upcoming Writing events in Alexandria - **Subtitle**: All Writing events in Alexandria, Virginia. Here you can find more information about Upcoming events in Alexandria like parties, concerts, meets,shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance - **Category**: ## About All Writing events in Alexandria, Virginia. Here you can find more information about Upcoming events in Alexandria like parties, concerts, meets,shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance ## Events in Alexandria - **Event Name**: Cosmic Dread: Writing Weird Fiction with Dr. Jilly Dreadful - **Description**: You’ve felt it before: the specific tendril of dread that creeps its way along the back of your neck…About this Event...as you contemplate the vastness of the universe. In this workshop, you’ll experiment with how to writ - **Date**: Thu Sep 17 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu Sep 17 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/alexandria/cosmic-dread-writing-weird-fiction-with-dr-jilly-dreadful/100001998793352724 - **Venue**: 1510 King St - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy9mYWEyNjk3NTNmNDQxZjBkMTk0ZDk4ZDI4MzA1ZDYyMWY3YjgwZmRjYjMyMzk3MzdmMjZiNWMyMTMwOGMzZGMzLXJpbWctdzExNjgtaDE2MzgtZGMwODA4MDgtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzg3NjczOTU1.avif - **Price**: USD 18 - **Categories**: fitness, Workshops, Art, literary-art, Contests - **Event Name**: WRITE LIKE A WOMAN NETWORKING WORKSHOP FALL 2026 - **Description**: Meet, Greet, Network, and Workshop with the women writers of all genres ages 18 - 100About this EventRegistration for our IN PERSON Write Like A Woman Workshop (Fall Edition). We’re in year 11, thanks to the amazing women - **Date**: Sat Sep 19 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat Sep 19 2026 at 03:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/alexandria/write-like-a-woman-networking-workshop-fall-2026/100001999038351522 - **Venue**: Athenaeum - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvNTU1ZmQzNzgzMzdkY2ZjNmFlOGJiMjNiZWViOWIwNDg4NDFiYzQ0MDdkYzE2ZjUzMDAzNTFmMDFjZjVlZWUwYi1yaW1nLXcxMDgwLWgxMDgwLWRjOTg2ODQ4LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc4Nzg2NzgzNQ.avif - **Price**: USD 31 - **Categories**: art, workshops, literary-art, fine-arts - **Event Name**: Tanya Stokes is bringing “The Woman I’m Becoming” to Elaine’s Literay Salon - **Description**: Tanya insists: "Your transformation starts here!"About this EventOur agenda for the Sunday Brunch event:Noon: Meet, greet, and order food and - **Date**: Sun Sep 27 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sun Sep 27 2026 at 03:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/alexandria/tanya-stokes-is-bringing-the-woman-im-becoming-to-elaines-literay-salon/100001998919387698 - **Venue**: Elaine's - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy80M2E2YjEwMDk5ZmM1YzU3ZmJmMDBhYmI1MGE4OTQwOWZkZGU4NTQxOGU0YThjZjk0MDJkYzYyNTE0YjEwODg2LXJpbWctdzUxOC1oODAwLWRjMTgxODE4LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc4Nzg2ODAxNg.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: fitness, Art, literary-art, Business, Workshops, food-drinks - **Event Name**: Author Event: Cassandra Khaw - **Description**: Join us for an event with Cassandra Khaw to discuss their newest book FIND ME WHERE IT ENDSAbout this EventOne of our bookseller’s favorite authors, Cassandra Khaw, is coming to Old Town Books on Friday, October 9th at 7 - **Date**: Fri Oct 09 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri Oct 09 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/alexandria/author-event-cassandra-khaw/100001997480558120 - **Venue**: 130 S Royal St - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy84MmZjODAyMjU0OWYzNjBmMTAwODVjZDlkMzU0MTNhMmJiZDcwM2Q0Y2VhOTAyM2Q4Njc3NWUwYzMyZjk4ODZjLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kYzA4NDg1OC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODc2NzM3Njc.avif - **Price**: USD 11 to 29 - **Categories**: fitness, Art, literary-art - **Event Name**: Author Event: Maida Korte author of Gutted, in conversation with Kyoko Mori - **Description**: Maida Korte merges memoir and renovation in her debut Gutted: How an Old House Remodeled MeAbout this EventWe love watching remodel videos online, but have you ever wondered what it’s like to actually update an old house - **Date**: Sat Sep 26 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat Sep 26 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/alexandria/author-event-maida-korte-author-of-gutted-in-conversation-with-kyoko-mori/100001997051784647 - **Venue**: 130 S Royal St - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy85YTEwZTAyM2QwOTBiYTQwNDQyYTY2NjQxN2ExNzRlYzQyYjAyMDZmODQ4Mzc5NDg3ODdiMDU5ZDYwMmY1NjE3LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kYzA4NDg1OC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODYyNzQxNzY.avif - **Price**: USD 11 to 22 - **Categories**: fitness, Art, literary-art, Business - **Event Name**: Author Event: K. S. Shay, author of Portrait of a Witch Undone - **Description**: Kick off October with K. S. Shay! A contemporary fantasy about best friends, ambitious witches, and the Isabella Stewart Gardner Art Heist.About this EventStart Spooky Season right with this debut author event with K. S. - **Date**: Thu Oct 01 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu Oct 01 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/alexandria/author-event-k-s-shay-author-of-portrait-of-a-witch-undone/100001997478513003 - **Venue**: 130 S Royal St - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy83YjA5OWNiNWExYzUzOTk5ZDJhOGQ3ODExMTkwYzQ3YmY0ZDZhMGZhYzkyYzU5MTQxZmVkNTZhYmMwMDVlNmFmLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kYzA4NDg1OC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODY3MTk1MDE.avif - **Price**: USD 11 to 32 - **Categories**: fitness, Art, literary-art, Music, Entertainment, Kids, fine-arts - **Event Name**: Public Signing Line: Katherine Applegate and Gennifer Choldenko - **Description**: We are excited to celebrate the conclusion of Katherine Applegate and Gennifer Choldenko's Dogtown Series!About this EventIf you aren't able to make our ticketed event with Katherine Applegate and Gennifer Choldenko, we h - **Date**: Sat Oct 10 2026 at 06:30 pm – Sat Oct 10 2026 at 07:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/alexandria/public-signing-line-katherine-applegate-and-gennifer-choldenko/100001999282678310 - **Venue**: Old Town Books - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy84MGRiZTQyMDAxZWY5MzcxYzA5NjU1ZTM4MDBlZDYxMzZjMWY1YjZjYTVmYzIxMzc2N2M4Mzk1ZjA4Zjc2ZWMyLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kYzE4NDg1OC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODgyODkyOTI.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: fitness, Art, literary-art - **Event Name**: An Evening of Puzzles & Poe: A Spooky Town Books JR Event - **Description**: We’re excited to cap off Spooky Town Books with a special event with Diana Peterfreund, author of ELLEN POE: THE FORGOTTEN LORE (ages 12+)!About this EventCalling teens (and adults!) who enjoy atmospheric, puzzle-packed, - **Date**: Sat Oct 17 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat Oct 17 2026 at 08:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/alexandria/an-evening-of-puzzles-and-poe-a-spooky-town-books-jr-event/100001996654853415 - **Venue**: Old Town Books - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy85Zjk2NzRiMmZmMjc4Mjk4NDU3M2EyYWIyY2I3MmI1NDc5YTlkNDFkODAzZmRlNTI4NTJiMTFjZjI1MDI4MmJjLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kYzA4NDg1OC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODYwNzY4MzU.avif - **Price**: USD 18 to 22 - **Categories**: fitness, Art, literary-art, Kids - **Event Name**: Meet author and former FBI Special Agent executive Katherine Schweit - **Description**: Learn how to Stop the Killing, talk to the dead, understand the second amendment, and talk about guns with anyoneAbout this EventOur agenda for tonight's event: - **Date**: Thu Oct 15 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu Oct 15 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/alexandria/meet-author-and-former-fbi-special-agent-executive-katherine-schweit/100001999119198337 - **Venue**: Elaine's - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy9jYzZhMTIyMDg3NmY1ZWNlMWFmYmExNDg5NDYzZDM2Y2Q3MzhkMDI4M2EzMWMwNDY2MTJhNDQ3NjdhNmM2MzA0LXJpbWctdzY5My1oNTIxLWRjMDgwODA4LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc4ODA1NDM3NA.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: fitness, Art, literary-art, Sports, Nonprofit, Workshops, health-wellness, Theatre, food-drinks - **Event Name**: Author Event: Rachel Kitch, in conversation with Grace Viall - **Description**: Local authors Rachel Kitch and Grace Viall in conversation for Rachel's speculative horror-fantasy, The Forest Bleeds.About this EventJoin local authors Rachel Kitch and Grace Viall in conversation at Old Town Books on Tu - **Date**: Tue Oct 13 2026 at 07:00 pm – Tue Oct 13 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/alexandria/author-event-rachel-kitch-in-conversation-with-grace-viall/100001997483432718 - **Venue**: 130 S Royal St - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy9kNGZjOGE2MDBkODFlYjZiNTQ2NzQ1Y2QyMDJhN2M2NDYwOWY5MTg3OGY4NzcwMTE0MDRiOTYyMzc4MGFiZGU4LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kYzA4NDg1OC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODc2NzM3NzI.avif - **Price**: USD 11 to 32 - **Categories**: fitness, Art, literary-art, Sports - **Event Name**: Author Event: Jennifer Shoop in conversation with Jacqueline Bond - **Description**: Join us for a special event with Jennifer Shoop, author of Small Wonders, in conversation with Jacqueline Bond.About this EventCelebrate the magic in the everyday with Jen Shoop and Small Wonders! Join us for an author ta - **Date**: Wed Oct 21 2026 at 07:00 pm – Wed Oct 21 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/alexandria/author-event-jennifer-shoop-in-conversation-with-jacqueline-bond/100001997617158696 - **Venue**: 130 S Royal St - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy80Y2FlMjFiMzJlNzU0ODBlY2VmY2NhMTk1OTFiOTRkMjUyMjQzNWNjMGRhZDA4N2ZhOGJiNDI1MDM0NzQ1OTMxLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kYzA4NDg1OC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODY3MTM2MTI.avif - **Price**: USD 11 to 24 - **Categories**: art, literary-art ## Trending Events in Alexandria - **Event Name**: Breathwork and Sound Healing Workshop - **Description**: ✨ Discover the magic of inner peace at the Breathwork and Sound Healing Workshop! Join us for a transformative journey led by the incredible Tammy Hurley Jupiter, a Quantum Transformation Mentor and Breathwork Facilitator. On Septem - **Venue**: 532YOGA - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6a98863a91363.jpg - **Event Name**: Kitten Yoga! - **Description**: 🌟 Get ready for a purr-fectly delightful experience at Kitten Yoga! Imagine stretching, breathing, and finding your zen surrounded by the most adorable kittens. This is not just any yoga class; it’s a heartwarming opportunity to connect with furry frie - **Venue**: 532YOGA - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6a988b2d7754e.jpg - **Event Name**: Rufus Wainwright at Birchmere - **Venue**: Birchmere - **Event Name**: Robert Cray Band at Birchmere - **Venue**: Birchmere - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/ede9a270-9550-11f1-8024-43018c8ac4af-rimg-w1080-h1080-dc180808-gmir.png?v=1786431034 - **Event Name**: 24th Annual Alexandria Art Festival - **Description**: An Outdoor Art Festival at John Carlyle Square in AlexandriaAbout this EventJohn Carlyle Square is a vibrant mixed-use community located in the Eisenhower East district of Alexandria. This neighborhood, situated in the hi - **Venue**: John Carlyle Square - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/1afff78a3f8c2cbfd1e73b737d3c3893ae4e3f4e4b860310e8a7fd04aee3aadf-rimg-w1200-h457-dc082848-gmir.jpg?v=1786100469 - **Event Name**: Art on the Avenue 2026 - **Description**: Art on the Avenue, the region's top multicultural arts festival, takes place Saturday, October 3 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Del Ray neighborhood of Alexandria. Held each fall on Mount Vernon Avenue between Hume and Bellefonte Avenues, Art on the Avenu - **Venue**: Del Ray, Alexandria - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/b1bac7aa905542ec679b0aed3d4b8cd17de9c6bc6eb5f4bf53ae8fb840c050fe-rimg-w1080-h720-dc98a8b8-gmir?v=1788877412 - **Event Name**: Old Town Alexandria OKTOBERFEST @ JOHN CARLYLE SQUARE - **Description**: *Old Town Alexandria Oktoberfest - Prost to a Day of Bavarian Delights! *About this Event*Alexandria Oktoberfest - Prost to a Day of Bavarian Fun! 🥨🎶🍺*Get ready for an unforgettable day at the Alexa - **Venue**: John Carlyle Square - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/91879099e32756396500eeb789b7685ca9fd037880dce8e8567fdbcd107fbe47-rimg-w1200-h800-dcc1d8f5-gmir.jpg?v=1773866473 - **Event Name**: Robin Trower - **Description**: Nearby AttractionsRobin Trower has 17 upcoming events.Note: Will Call may be picked up at the Box Office as early as 5pm the night of the show.Ticket LimitThere is an eight (8) tic - **Venue**: Birchmere - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/b6f0a614dcea92e39bf38eefce45fe7bdecbea71e70ed04e3d65a0a26f826f9e-rimg-w1024-h576-dc180102-gmir.jpg?v=1785181873 - **Event Name**: Saturday Grape Stomp Admissions - **Description**: Admissions for Saturday of our 26th Annual Grape Stomp Festival.About this EventOur 26th Anniversary year of the Grape Stomp Festival! Pre-purchase your admission tickets to avoid long lines! Tickets are $15 online and wi - **Venue**: Carlos Creek Winery - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/55e96d622cd312f90af412d830542d38f99c8284dbc9e13d4b44de938d968c48-rimg-w1200-h800-dcd4dbed-gmir.jpg?v=1773537255 ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top events in Alexandria? - **A:** Cosmic Dread: Writing Weird Fiction with Dr. Jilly Dreadful (Thu Sep 17 2026 at 06:00 pm at 1510 King St), WRITE LIKE A WOMAN NETWORKING WORKSHOP FALL 2026 (Sat Sep 19 2026 at 01:00 pm at Athenaeum), Tanya Stokes is bringing “The Woman I’m Becoming” to Elaine’s Literay Salon (Sun Sep 27 2026 at 12:00 pm at Elaine's), Author Event: Cassandra Khaw (Fri Oct 09 2026 at 07:00 pm at 130 S Royal St), Author Event: Maida Korte author of Gutted, in conversation with Kyoko Mori (Sat Sep 26 2026 at 07:00 pm at 130 S Royal St). - **Q**: What are the top free events in Alexandria? - **A:** Tanya Stokes is bringing “The Woman I’m Becoming” to Elaine’s Literay Salon (Sun Sep 27 2026 at 12:00 pm at Elaine's), Public Signing Line: Katherine Applegate and Gennifer Choldenko (Sat Oct 10 2026 at 06:30 pm at Old Town Books), Meet author and former FBI Special Agent executive Katherine Schweit (Thu Oct 15 2026 at 06:00 pm at Elaine's). - **Q**: What events are happening in Alexandria this weekend September 18–20, 2026? - **A:** WRITE LIKE A WOMAN NETWORKING WORKSHOP FALL 2026 (Sat Sep 19 2026 at 01:00 pm at Athenaeum). - **Q**: What events are happening in Alexandria in September 2026? - **A:** Cosmic Dread: Writing Weird Fiction with Dr. Jilly Dreadful (Thu Sep 17 2026 at 06:00 pm at 1510 King St), WRITE LIKE A WOMAN NETWORKING WORKSHOP FALL 2026 (Sat Sep 19 2026 at 01:00 pm at Athenaeum), Tanya Stokes is bringing “The Woman I’m Becoming” to Elaine’s Literay Salon (Sun Sep 27 2026 at 12:00 pm at Elaine's), Author Event: Maida Korte author of Gutted, in conversation with Kyoko Mori (Sat Sep 26 2026 at 07:00 pm at 130 S Royal St). - **Q**: How can I find events in Alexandria? - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Alexandria on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests. - **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Alexandria? - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets. - **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Alexandria? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Alexandria include 1510 King St, Athenaeum, Elaine's. - **Q**: What is the price range for events in Alexandria? - **A:** Prices for events in Alexandria range from USD 11 to USD 32. Many events also offer free entry. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Alexandria? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Alexandria include Jilly Dreadful, The Brainery, KaNikki Jakarta, Inaugural Poet In Residence, Host Jeffrey Higgins + Hope Gibbs InkandescentPR. - **Q**: Are there any online events available? - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere. - **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in Alexandria? - **A:** Follow the category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Alexandria. ## Writing Events from nearby cities - [Writing Events in Oxon Hill](https://allevents.in/oxon-hill/writing) - [Writing Events in Arlington](https://allevents.in/arlington-va/writing)