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CoWorking for Creatives
Join us: CoWorking for Creatives: Upstairs at Elaine’s!
What: If you are a creative looking for space to work, mix and mingle, and find collaborators, join us Upstairs at Elaine’s and be part of the coolest club in town!
When: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday — 11am to 5pm
Where: At Elaine’s Restaurant, 208 Queen Street, Alexandria VA 22314
Details:
- Work in comfort: Members of the CoWorking Club can sit, plug in, and access the wifi.
- Learn and grow your skills: You’ll be invited to join us for monthly author workshops and seminars to help you up your writing game.
- Eat, drink, and be merry: For purchase, Members help themselves to complimentary ice water, cups of delicious coffee ($1/cup; $5 unlimited all day), and order award-winning food and beverages from the lunch menu.
- Bring your friends: Happy Hour starts at 4, so have your pals join you at the bar for one of Elaine’s award-winning cocktails and mocktails.
How much: Just $99/month
Click here to sign up for the CoWorking Club!
Saturday, March 07, 2026— Canceled for this date, but stay tuned for details about when we'll be hosting Clark's next online webinar
RESCHEDULED: Writer’s Workshop with Join C.R. Rowenson, “The Thriller Writer’s Supernatural System — Designing Extraordinary Elements for Your Manuscript”Thursday, March 19, 20266-9pm
Winemaker Daniel Grace is bringing his new literary thriller, and his wines, to Elaine’s — Join us for an uncomfortable conversation about history, religion, addiction, crime & punishment. And of course, for some of his delicious Sangiovese wines from Tuscany!Saturday, March 21, 202611-4pm
March 21 Workshop: “Becoming a Master Writer” with John DeDakis: Writing coach, and award-winning author, a former CNN Senior Copy Editor for the Emmy and Peabody-Award winning news program “The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer”Sunday, April 12, 20266-9pm
Hemlock & Hearth is coming to Elaine’s! Be sure to check out this independent Southern Gothic-influenced fragrance house based in Alexandria, Virginia founded by Chanthal HarrisSaturday, April 18, 202612-3pm
Wanda Rawlings brings her award-winning series, “A Christian Journey,” to Elaine’s Literary SalonSunday, April 19, 202612-3pm
Jennifer van der Kleut brings us “The Better Mother,” a plot-driven suspense debut about a woman who ends up pregnant after a casual fling — but the father’s girlfriend has sinister intentionsThursday, April 23, 20266-9pm
Author of the Cold War Thriller series Bill Rapp is bringing his latest novel, “The Prague Spring,” to Elaine’s Literary SalonSaturday, April 25, 202611-4pm
April 25 Writer’s Workshop: Book Writing Coach Karen Bacellar teaches us about “Beginnings and Endings — How Stories Open, Close, and Echo”Sunday, April 26, 202612-3pm
Check out this preview for Rebecca Morrison’s new book, “The Blue Dress” coming to Elaine’s April 26Saturday, May 02, 202612-3pm
History comes alive: Irene Bennett’s new novel, “Battle of the Artisans,” portrays the making of the very real Bells of Marquis Yi, a 2500-year-old National Treasure of China. Don’t miss our interview at Elaine’s!Wednesday, May 13, 20266-9pm
“I Can’t Have Cancer, I Have Carpool! — Lessons on Beating Cancer While Being a Mom” shares author, mom of 3 and cancer survivor Elizabeth Hodges. Meet her May 13Thursday, June 04, 20266-9pm
Humans may “Hang 10” when they surf, but surf dogs always “Hang 20,” insists law enforcement officer turned children’s book author Kerri Hagerty. Meet her at Elaine’s and check out her bestselling books!Thursday, September 17, 20266-9pm
You are going to love the first two novels by Michelle Cullen, including, “A Field Guide to Murder” — Meet her at Elaine’s on Sept. 17
RESCHEDULED: Writer’s Workshop with Join C.R. Rowenson, “The Thriller Writer’s Supernatural System — Designing Extraordinary Elements for Your Manuscript”Thursday, March 19, 20266-9pmWinemaker Daniel Grace is bringing his new literary thriller, and his wines, to Elaine’s — Join us for an uncomfortable conversation about history, religion, addiction, crime & punishment. And of course, for some of his delicious Sangiovese wines from Tuscany!Saturday, March 21, 202611-4pmMarch 21 Workshop: “Becoming a Master Writer” with John DeDakis: Writing coach, and award-winning author, a former CNN Senior Copy Editor for the Emmy and Peabody-Award winning news program “The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer”Sunday, April 12, 20266-9pmHemlock & Hearth is coming to Elaine’s! Be sure to check out this independent Southern Gothic-influenced fragrance house based in Alexandria, Virginia founded by Chanthal HarrisSaturday, April 18, 202612-3pmWanda Rawlings brings her award-winning series, “A Christian Journey,” to Elaine’s Literary SalonSunday, April 19, 202612-3pmJennifer van der Kleut brings us “The Better Mother,” a plot-driven suspense debut about a woman who ends up pregnant after a casual fling — but the father’s girlfriend has sinister intentionsThursday, April 23, 20266-9pmAuthor of the Cold War Thriller series Bill Rapp is bringing his latest novel, “The Prague Spring,” to Elaine’s Literary SalonSaturday, April 25, 202611-4pmApril 25 Writer’s Workshop: Book Writing Coach Karen Bacellar teaches us about “Beginnings and Endings — How Stories Open, Close, and Echo”Sunday, April 26, 202612-3pmCheck out this preview for Rebecca Morrison’s new book, “The Blue Dress” coming to Elaine’s April 26Saturday, May 02, 202612-3pmHistory comes alive: Irene Bennett’s new novel, “Battle of the Artisans,” portrays the making of the very real Bells of Marquis Yi, a 2500-year-old National Treasure of China. Don’t miss our interview at Elaine’s!Wednesday, May 13, 20266-9pm“I Can’t Have Cancer, I Have Carpool! — Lessons on Beating Cancer While Being a Mom” shares author, mom of 3 and cancer survivor Elizabeth Hodges. Meet her May 13Thursday, June 04, 20266-9pmHumans may “Hang 10” when they surf, but surf dogs always “Hang 20,” insists law enforcement officer turned children’s book author Kerri Hagerty. Meet her at Elaine’s and check out her bestselling books!Thursday, September 17, 20266-9pmYou are going to love the first two novels by Michelle Cullen, including, “A Field Guide to Murder” — Meet her at Elaine’s on Sept. 17