Here’s the breakdown:

• Don’t waste anytime! Head over to Periwinkle for The Loren Hope Trunk Show. It lasts until Sunday, but you don’t want to miss out on the amazing jewelry that will be snatched up fast.
• Gold Works is hosting their Mother’s Day Trunk Show Friday-Monday from 9AM to 8PM. This three-day trunk show will feature the recently-launched Gioia Collection and the signature Precious Briolette Collection by designer Mia Kratrin. Selections from Collection, including the Ruby Lariat, have been worn by Red Carpet Hollywood celebrities. Katrin will be at hand for any style recommendations.
• For all cooking aficionados, Chef Jenn Crovato will be signing her cookbook, Olive Oil, Sea Salt & Pepper, from 4 to 7 p.m. this Friday (May 10) at The Butcher’s Block. The book provides tasty recipes while teaching you the four fundamentals of delicious cooking.
• Stop by the Athenaeum on Friday from 4-7PM for their Neighborhood Social. Meet other residents of Alexandria and look through the exhibit. It’s your last chance to participate in the drawing for 4-Hour Friday or Sunday Free Rental of the Athenaeum; drawing will take place at 6 p.m.
• Grab your kids away from the electronics and head over to Hooray for Books! to meet Erin Hunter, author of the Survivors series. The book signing starts at 6PM. RSVP to  703-548-4092 or info@hooray4books.com.

And on to Saturday:

• Fitness on the Run invites you to Boot Camp Saturday morning at 8AM. The class provides an individualized challenge for everyone who is up to it. But if 8AM is too early for you, get your work out in anytime that day. FoR has a full day of Kettlebell classes taught by Russian Kettlebell Challenge (RKC) certified instructors.
• Monday’s Child is hosting their annual Mother’s Day Sale with deep storewide discounts. You don’t want to miss out on these deals.
• The Alexandria Black History Museum is inviting families with children (ages 6-12) to their Family Legends Workshop from 11AM to 1PM. Adults and children work together to choose a “legend” in their family,write their story and make it into a handmade storybook to take home. The class is taught by local book artist, writer, and educator, Sushmita Mazumdar.
• fibre space has found a new space! Head over to their current location for their Moving Sale! on Saturday and Sunday. Help clear the shelves before the great move by shopping a store-wide sale at 20% off. Everything is discounted.
• Revel is having a hyberNATIONS Trunk Show featuring illustrations and apparel by their designer of the month. Kevin Solley, the artist behind hyberNATIONS, has created a  clothing line that represents people and cultures from around the world. Stop by between 4-8PM.
• If you’re looking to update your diamond collection, Mystique is offering a private one day showing with designer Andrew Meyer.  Andrew Meyer is one of the leading designers for bridal and diamond jewelry -  known for quality and attention to detail.

For Mother’s Day:

• Celebrate at The Christmas Attic’s Mother’s Day Tea. Bring Mom in anytime for a relaxing drink and she’ll get her own cup and saucer for free!

Between the many trunk shows, exciting book signings, and Mother’s Day sales, there is no excuse for a boring weekend. Check out our calendar and begin planning your weekend!