5 Things: H&M Opening, Barbershop, Jane Austen and the Redskins

We’re inching closer to the weekend, Old Towners. Here’s a look at what’s happening this Thursday around town and elsewhere.

H&M Opens — The clothing retailer is scheduled to open its new shop located at 614 King St. at noon. H&M is offering the first 100 shoppers in line on opening day an “all-access fashion pass” valued up to $300 off a shopper’s entire purchase. Georgetown Cupcakes will also be distributed.

Will you be in line?

Barbershop Chorus — The Alexandria Harmonizers bring their international championship style to a barbershop chorus at John Carlyle Park, 300 John Carlyle St. The Carlyle Music at Twilight Concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. and wrap up around 8:30 p.m.

Jane Austen Dance Class — In preparation for the Jane Austen Ball on Aug. 11, learn 18th-Century English country dancing from expert dance instructors. It costs $12 per class or $30 for the series (July 25, Aug. 1, 6), Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, 134 N. Royal St., Alexandria.

Hail to the Redskins! — The NFL season is fast approaching. The first Redskins training session open to the public and free of charge happens at 3:20 p.m. at the Bon Secours Training Center in Richmond. Gates open at 9 a.m. and close at 5 p.m. 

If you miss them on Thursday, the Skins practice almost daily from Thursday throughout July and most of August. Fans are encouraged to visit the Redskins website for up-to-the-minute information. There are no bleachers on-site and fans are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on during practice. A list of available parking lots can be found at the Redskins’ training camp page.

Kids Rock — National Harbor is hosting kids’ band Milkshake for free concerts at 10 a.m. and noon at the Carousel at National Harbor. The harbor campus is located at 137 National Plaza, National Harbor, Md., on the Potomac River. For more information email info@nationalharbor.com or call 301-203-4170.