There is a paid lot across the street and 3 paid parking garages within 2 blocks of Elaine's. Free street parking may also be available. The King Street Metro is 1 mile away with a free trolley that travels down King Street.

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Friday, June 6

Noir at the Bar

Name: Noir at the Bar
Start: 2025-06-06T18:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-06-06T21:00:00-04:00
Location: Elaine's, 208 Queen Street, Alexandria, VA, USA

ALL AGES

Come watch talented crime writers read 8-minute noir stories at Elaine's Literary Salon.

By Author Jeffrey James Higgins

Date and time

Friday, June 6 · 6 - 9pm EDT. Doors at 5pm

Location

Elaine's, 208 Queen Street, Alexandria, VA, USA

208 Queen Street Alexandria, VA 22314

Agenda

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Meet-and-Greet

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Live Readings

8:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Mingle

About this event

Event lasts 3 hours
ALL AGES
Paid venue parking

Noir at the Bar

Come join 8 short-crime-fiction writers at Elaine's when they read 8-minute noir stories. Elaine's will hold its 6th Noir at the Bar on the eve of ShortCon, the premier short-crime-fiction writer's conference. Attendance is free.

Readers: S.J. Rozan, Jeffrey Marks, Tom Milani, Elysia Whisler, Peter W.J. Hayes, Chris L. Robinson, Deb Merino, and Mark Bergin. Moderated by thriller author and Elaine's owner, Jeffrey James Higgins.

Elaine's won Best Martinis and Best Egyptian Food in Alexandria and was the runner-up for Best Fine Dinning in 2025. It's also an OpenTable Diners' Choice. Food and beverages will be available for purchase throughout the event.

Organized by

Author Jeffrey James Higgins