From historical tours at Gadsby’s Tavern to Independence Fireworks at Mount Vernon, Alexandria will be bustling with energy and excitement this Fourth of July weekend.
As a reminder, the City of Alexandria’s fireworks display will occur during their 274th Birthday Fireworks & Celebration on Saturday, July 7 at Oronoco Bay Park.
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do here, Friday, June 30 through Tuesday, July 4, below.
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Friday, June 30
Things To Do
- 10:30 am to 11:30 pm: 123 Andres at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 11 am: The Great Zucchini – Laugh Out Loud Magic at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
- 12 pm to 8 pm: The Haiku Project Contest & Event at The Haiku Project
- 5 pm: Lagers On The Ave: Featuring Schilling, Good Word, & Bierstadt at Evening Star Cafe
- 5:30 pm: Specialty Tour: Hamilton’s BFFs and Frenemies at Gadsby’s Tavern
- 6 pm to 7 pm: The Quanders – Rohulamin Quander at Woodlawn & Frank Lloyd Wright’s Pope-Leighey House
- 6 pm to 9:30 pm: Independence Fireworks at Mount Vernon
- 8 pm to 10 pm: Canal Center Events presents Wicked Comedy Showcase at Bike Club
Live Music & Entertainment
- Blackwall Hitch: Live music with Franklin Music Duo from 9 pm to 12 am
- Canal Center Events: Wicked Comedy Showcase at Bike Club from 8 pm to 10 pm
- Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library: Live music with 123 Andres from 10:30 am to 11:30 am
- Cuates Grill: Karaoke from 10 pm to 2 am
- Daniel O’Connell’s Irish Restaurant and Bar: Live music with Ciaran Quinn Duo from 9 pm to 12 am
- Fish Market: DJ from 9 pm to 1 am in the Anchor Bar
- Laporta’s Restaurant: Live music with The Satin Doll Trio from 7 pm to 11 pm
- Lost Boy Cider: Live music at 7:30 pm
- Makeda Restaurant: Live music with Negussie Bogale and Tsehay Kassa at 10 pm
- Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub: Live music with Pat Carroll (downstairs) and The Dceivers (upstairs) at 8:30 pm
- O’Shaughnessy’s: Live music with All The Smoke, Liability, and Lindsay Collette from 8 pm to 11 pm
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 pm
- The Birchmere: Newmyer Flyer presents The Songs of Burt Bacharach & Hal David at 7:30 pm
- The Light Horse Restaurant & Bar: Live music with Side Piece at 9:30 pm
- The Study at Morrison House: Live piano music from 6 pm to 9 pm
- Two Nineteen Restaurant: Live music with Chris Chambers in the Basin St. Lounge at 9 pm, Live DJ from 10 pm to 2 am in the Bayou Room
- Village Brauhaus: Live music at 10 pm
- Zikrayet Lebanese Restaurant & Lounge: Adil Canadi & Rawi from 10 pm to 2 am
Saturday, July 1
Things To Do
- 7 am to 12 pm: Old Town Farmers’ Market at Market Square Plaza
- 8 am to 12 pm: Del Ray Farmers Market at the corner of Mt. Vernon and Oxford Avenue
- 8 am to 12 pm: Del Ray Farmers Market Blood Drive at 2309 Mt. Vernon Ave.
- 10 am to 2 pm: Hands-On Introduction to Polymer Clay Workshop at Del Ray Artisans
- 10 am to 4 pm: Dockside Tours of Tall Ship Providence
- 10:30 am: Rainbow Puppets -The Really Radical Reptile Revue at Charles E. Beatly Jr. Central Library
- 11 am: Where’s Waldo Scavenger Hunt at Today’s Cargo
- 11 am: Intro To Resin at Made In ALX
- 11 am to 4 pm: Summer Saturdays – July 4th at Gunston Hall
- 1 pm to 4 pm: Pawty in the USA at Barkhaus
- 1 pm to 2:30 pm: Guided Walking Tour of the Wilkes Street Cemetery Complex
- 1:30 pm: Old Town Americana: A Piano Concert at the Alexandria History Museum at the Lyceum
- 6 pm to 9:30 pm: Independence Fireworks at Mount Vernon
- 7 pm: Friendship and Harmony at The George Washington Masonic National Memorial
Live Music & Entertainment
- Alexandria History Museum at the Lyceum: Old Town Americana: A Piano Concert at 1:30 pm
- Blackwall Hitch: Live music with Black Coffee from 9 pm to 12 am
- Cuates Grill: Karaoke from 10 pm to 2 am
- Daniel O’Connell’s Irish Restaurant and Bar: Live music with Far Away from 9 pm to 12 am
- Fish Market: Live music from 9 pm to 1 am in the Anchor Bar
- Hops N Shine: Live Music from 7 pm to 11 pm
- Laporta’s Restaurant: Live music with the Sharon Clark Trio from 7 pm to 11 pm
- Makeda Restaurant: Live music with Negussie Bogale and Nani at 10 pm
- Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub: Live music with Pat Carroll (downstairs) and Both Sides (upstairs) at 8:30 pm
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 pm
- The Birchmere: Donnell Rawlings at 7:30 pm
- The Study at Morrison House: Live piano music from 6 pm to 9 pm
- Two Nineteen Restaurant: Live music in the Basin St. Lounge at 9 pm, Live DJ from 10 pm to 2 am in the Bayou Room
- Village Brauhaus: Wesley Spangler Band at 10 pm
Sunday, July 2
Things To Do
- 8 am: Dyke Marsh Sunday Morning Birdwalk at Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve
- 8 am to 10 am: Hollin Hall Alexandria Cars & Coffee at Hollin Hall Shopping Center
- 8:30 am to 1 pm: West End Farmers Market at 4800 Ben Brenman Park
- 9 am: Alexandria North Gravel Grinder: Alexandria to Great Falls with Trek Bicycle Alexandria North
- 9:30 am to 12:30 pm: Run Club at Lost Boy Cider
- 10 am to 12 pm: Four Mile Run Farmers & Artisans Market at Four Mile Run Park
- 10 am to 2 pm: Old Town North Farmers Market at 901 North Royal Street
- 12 pm to 3 pm: National Adoption Weekend Dog & Cat Adoption Event at Petsmart
- 10 am to 4 pm: Dockside Tours of Tall Ship Providence
- 1 pm to 4 pm: Amnesia Boat Party from City of Alexandria Marina
- 2 pm to 4 pm: “Tales from the Neighborhood Cafe” Independent Film Screening at Charles E. Beatley, Jr. Central Library
- 2 pm to 5 pm: Family Day with Young Historians at Gadsby’s Tavern
- 3 pm: Lyceum Chamber Series presents Main Street Chamber Players at Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum
- 6:30 pm: Aces vs Braves at Frank Mann Field
Live Music & Entertainment
- Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum: Live music with Main Street Chamber Players at 3 pm
- Blackwall Hitch: Jazz Brunch with Black Coffee from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm
- Daniel O’Connell’s Irish Restaurant and Bar: Live music with Brian Gaffney from 5 pm to 8 pm
- ESP Tea & Coffee: Open Mic with Galatic Panther from 7:30 pm to 11 pm
- Hops N Shine: Comedy Night from 7 pm to 8:30 pm
- Laporta’s Restaurant: Live music with Antonio James from 11:30 am to 3 pm, live music with Walt Johnson Trio from 6 pm to 9 pm
- Mason Social: Trivia Night from 6 pm to 9 pm
- Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub: Live music with Rook Richards at 8:30 pm
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 pm
- The Light Horse: Karaoke from 9 pm to 1 am
- Two Nineteen Restaurant: Live music in the Basin St. Lounge at 9 pm
Monday, July 3
Things To Do
- 7 am: Huntley Meadows Monday Morning Birdwalk at Huntley Meadows Park
- 5:30 pm: PAWS to Read at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
- 6:30 pm to 9 pm: Joggers & Lagers at Port City Brewing Company
- 6:30 pm: Aces vs Grays at Frank Mann Field
Live Music & Entertainment
- Augie’s Mussel House & Beer Garden: Live music with Kenny Kohlhaas from 5 pm to 8 pm
- Daniel O’Connell’s Irish Restaurant and Bar: Traditional Irish Session from 7 pm to 11:30 pm
- Del Ray Pizzeria: Trivia from 6:45 pm to 8:45 pm
- Mason Social: Rook Richard’s from 5 pm to 8 pm
- O’Shaughnessy’s: Open Mic at 8 pm
- The Light Horse Restaurant & Bar: Karaoke from 9 pm to 1 am
- Two Nineteen Restaurant: Live music in the Basin St. Lounge at 9 pm
- Village Brauhaus: Open Mic at 8 pm
Tuesday, July 4
Things To Do
- 9 am to 5 pm: An American Celebration at Mount Vernon
- 9:30 am to 11:30 am: Alexandria Presidential History Walk with Alexandria Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee
- 10 am to 11 am: Yoga with Beth A. Wolfe at Lost Boy Cider
- 7:10 pm & 7:15 pm: Fireworks Cruise from Alexandria
Live Music & Entertainment
- Augie’s Mussel House & Beer Garden: Rook Richard’s from 5 pm to 8 pm
- Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub: Trivia at 8:15 pm
- Two Nineteen Restaurant: Live music in the Basin St. Lounge from 9 pm to 12 am, Live DJ from 10 pm to 2 am in the Bayou Room
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