The cultural and art scene in Alexandria has a lot to offer. Among the many excellent art, antiques and craft galleries are the estate house of River Farm, Athenaeum, Alexandria Black History Museum, Artisans Gallery, West End Dinner Theater, Torpedo Factory Art Center, Studio Antiques & Fine Art, Artcraft Collection, Gallery Lafayette, Gallery West, Potomac Craftsmen Fiber Gallery, Del Ray Artisans, and the Springwater Fiber Workshop.

Plays, concerts, dance and other performances are performed at the Little Theatre of Alexandria, MetroStage, Port City Playhouse, Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center, Tapestry Theatre Company, the Birchmere, Old Town Theatre, and the Alexandria Museum of Art.

Cultural events include the Swordsmen’s Rendezvous at the Gadsby’s Tavern, Antiques in Alexandria, Liberty Lecture Series at Gunston Hall and the Charles Houston Recreation Center, Mount Vernon’s Wine Festival, Alexandria Arts Safari, Craft Fair at Mount Vernon, Turkey Trot, and Art on the Avenue.