2nd Thursday of each month • 6-9pm • Free
The Torpedo Factory Art Center, the City of Alexandria Office of the Arts, and the Alexandria Convention & Visitors Association have partnered to expand Second Thursday in Old Town this summer with themed events from May through October. This extended remix of the Second Thursday Art Night series brings the fun and spontaneity of the creative process to the streets of Old Town and additional businesses.

The Torpedo Factory is Second Thursday headquarters where visitors can browse open studios and galleries, interact with artists, and enjoy refreshments and live music for free on the second Thursday of each month. Stop by on your way to dinner, or make an evening of it! Check SecondThursdayOldTown.com for the latest info.

May 9, 2013
Pop Dot
Pop Art with a dash of surrealism is the evening's inspiration.

June 13, 2013
Parlez Vous Jazz?
Think sultry Parisian summer nights and cool hip sounds - an international twist on a classic American art form.

July 11, 2013
Emerald City
A celebration of Pantone's Color of the Year, Emerald green.

August 8, 2013
Animal Instincts
During the dog days of summer, enjoy a tribute to all varieties of the animal kingdom - wild or domestic - furry, scaled or feathered.

September 12, 2013
Night of a Thousand Strings
From fiber art, finger knitting and yarn bombs to classical string instruments, this evening will have you tied up in the best possible way.

October 10, 2013
Abstract Expressions
It's all about free expression at this homage to Pollock, Rothko and company.

November 14, 2013
Flash! FotoWeekDC
A photography-themed evening, part of the 6th annual FotoWeekDC Festival.

December 12, 2013
Decadent December
Celebrate the season with two holiday staples: chocolate and shopping!