Food Trucks, Eminent Domain and the Robert Cray Band

A glance at the week ahead in Alexandria:

Food trucks in Del Ray? — Residents, business owners and members of the public are invited to attend and comment on the feasibility of food trucks in Del Ray at a meeting of the city’s Food Truck Advisory Group at 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 18 at City Hall (301 King St.). The group has been meeting this fall to discuss potential regulations for food trucks in an attempt to bring them to different sections of the city.

Eminent Domain Hearing — In an effort to close a longstanding conflict with the Old Dominion Boat Club, Alexandria Mayor Bill Euille and City Council will host a special public hearing at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19 at City Hall to discuss options for implementing the city’s waterfront plan in regards to the boat club’s parking lot and adjacent areas, including the use of eminent domain. The likely absence of a presentation from the boat club during Tuesday’s proceedings already has ODBC officials crying foul.

The Robert Gray Band — The five-time Grammy award winner leads his band into the Birchmere (3701 Mount Vernon Ave.) on Wednesday, Nov. 20 for a 7:30 p.m. show. Tickets are $49.50 and can be purchased through the Birchmere website.

"A Broadway Christmas Carol" — This holiday staple opens at Alexandria’s MetroStage (1201 N. Royal St.) beginning Thursday, Nov. 21. The show is a cross between the Dickens classic and parodies of 33 Broadway show tunes. Tickets are $50 and available through the MetroStage website or by calling 703-548-9044. Runs through Dec. 22.

Craft Night at Barrett Branch Library — Do you knit, crochet or sew? Join this group at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19 at Barrett Branch (717 Queen St.) to meet other crafters or to learn a new skill. Beginners are welcomes and participants must bring their own supplies. Call 703-746-1721 for more information.