From the Summer Art Market at Del Ray Artisans to the City of Alexandria’s 274th Birthday Fireworks & Celebration, there’s something for everyone this weekend in Alexandria.
Discover all that’s happening, new, and to do here, Friday, July 7 through Sunday, July 9, below.
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Friday, July 7
Things To Do
- 10 am to 5 pm: Dockside Tours of Tall Ship Providence
- 12 pm to 10 pm: Star Sailor Release at Port City Brewing Co.
- 5 pm to 8 pm: The Alexandrian Summer Market at The Alexandrian
- 5 pm: Aces vs Big Train at Frank Mann Field at Four Mile Run Park
- 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm: Specialty Tour: Hamilton’s BFF & Frenemies at Gadsby’s Tavern Museum
- 6:30 pm: Aces vs Big Train at Frank Mann Field at Four Mile Run Park
- 7 pm to 9 pm: First Friday Live Music featuring Jason Hibler at Lost Boy Cider
- 7 pm to 9 pm: Trivia Night at Historic Sites: Alexandria History at Lee-Fendall House Museum & Garden
- 7:30 pm to 11 pm: A G’s Night Out Comedy Show at Galactic Panther Art Gallery
- 8:30 pm to 10:30 pm: Age of Anxiety Campus Tour at Patagonia Old Town
Live Music & Entertainment
- Blackwall Hitch: Live music with Ryan Forrester at 9 pm
- Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library: Performance by Mr. Lilo from 10:30 am to 11:30 am
- Cuates Grill: Karaoke at 10 pm
- Daniel O’Connell’s Irish Restaurant and Bar: Live music with Mike Richards from 9 pm to 12 am
- Fish Market: DJ from 9 pm to 1 am in the Anchor Bar
- Galactic Panther Art Gallery: A G’s Night Out Comedy Show from 7:30 pm to 11:30 pm
- Laporta’s Restaurant & Jazz Lounge: Live music with The Satin Doll Trio from 7 pm to 11 pm
- Lee-Fendall House Museum & Garden: Trivia Night at Historic Sites: Alexandria History from 7 pm to 9 pm
- Los Toltecos: Karaoke at 8:30 pm
- Lost Boy Cider: First Friday Live Music featuring Jason Hibler from 7 pm to 9 pm
- Makeda Restaurant: Live music with Negussie Bogale and Tsehay Kassa at 10 pm
- Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub: Live music with Pat Garvey (downstairs) and Tim Duo (upstairs) at 8:30 pm
- O’Shaughnessy’s: Live music with Tennessee Frisky at 9:30 pm
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 pm
- The Birchmere: Live music with Micheal Franks at 7:30 pm
- The Study at Morrison House: Live piano music from 6 pm to 9 pm
- The Light Horse Restaurant: Live music with Practically Einstein at 9:30 pm
- Two Nineteen Restaurant: Live music with Kev Powe Thang in the Basin St. Lounge from 9 pm to 1 am, Live DJ from 10 pm to 2 am in the Bayou Room
- Village Brauhaus: Live music at 9:30 pm
- Zikrayet Lebanese Restaurant & Lounge: Live music after 9 pm
Saturday, July 8
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
- 9 am to 2 pm: Del Ray Vintage & Flea Market at Mount Vernon & E. Bellafonte Ave.
- 10 am to 11 am: Trash Trekkers – Barrett Branch Walking & Litter Pickup Club at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
- 10 am to 12 pm: Cars & Coffee at Belle Haven Pizzeria – The Haven
- 10 am to 4 pm: Summer Art Market at Del Ray Artisans Gallery
- 10 am to 5 pm: Dockside Tours of Tall Ship Providence
- 10:45 am to 12 pm: Pedals & Pints: Short Ride at Port City Brewing Co.
- 11 am to 11:30 am: Tales for Young Historians at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 11 am to 11:30 am: Summer Yoga for Children at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 11 am to 4 pm: Summer Saturdays – Garden at Gunston Hall
- 1 pm: Brewery Tours at Port City Brewing Co.
- 1 pm: Skills + Chills – Longboard and Skateboarding Workshops and Meet Up at Jones Point Park
- 2 pm to 3 pm: Rain Barrel Workshop at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 6 pm to 9:45 pm: The City of Alexandria’s 274th Birthday Fireworks & Celebration at Oronoco Bay Park
- 6:30 pm: Aces vs Olney at Frank Mann Field at Four Mile Run Park
- 7 pm to 10 pm: Alexandria Birthday Celebration at the Canal Center
- 7 pm to 11 pm: 2nd Annual Summer Blends Art Exhibit at The Garden
- 8 pm to 10 pm: Second Saturday Improv with the Auxiliary at Galactic Panther Art Gallery
- 9:30 pm: City of Alexandria’s Grand finale fireworks display at Oronoco Bay Park
Live Music & Entertainment
- Blackwall Hitch: Live music with Dead Eye Stare at 9 pm
- Canal Center Events: Jazz On The Terrace with The Yellow Door Quartet from 7 pm to 10 pm
- Cuates Grill: Karaoke at 10 pm
- Daniel O’Connell’s Irish Restaurant and Bar: Live music with Run For Cover from 9 pm to 12 am
- Fish Market: Live music from 9 pm to 1 am in the Anchor Bar
- Galactic Panther Art Gallery: Second Saturday Improv from 8 pm to 10 pm
- Hops N Shine: Live Music from 7 pm to 11 pm
- Laporta’s Restaurant & Jazz Lounge: 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
- Oronoco Bay Park: Performance by Three Man Soul Machine from 6 pm to 6:45 pm, Poetry by Alexandria Poet Laureate Zeina Azzam at 7:30 pm, performance by the Alexandria Symphony
- Orchestra from 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm, Alexandria Symphony Orchestra performs 1812 Overture at 9:30 pm
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 pm
- The Birchmere: Live music with Bela Dona Band at 7:30 pm
- The Study at Morrison House: Live piano music from 6 pm to 9 pm
- The Light Horse Restaurant: Live music with A Night To Forget at 9:30 pm
- Two Nineteen Restaurant: Live music with Holly Montgomery in the Basin St. Lounge from 9 pm to 1 am, Live DJ from 10 pm to 2 am in the Bayou Room
- Village Brauhaus: Live music at 9:30 pm
- Zikrayet Lebanese Restaurant & Lounge: Live music after 9 pm
Sunday, July 9
Things To Do
- 8:30 am to 1 pm: West End Farmers Market at 4800 Ben Brenman Park
- 9:30 am to 10:30 am: Run Club at Lost Boy Cider
- 9:45 am to 10:45 am: Doggy Noses & Yoga Poses 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
- 10 am to 4 pm: Summer Art Market at Del Ray Artisans Gallery
- 10 am to 5 pm: Dockside Tours of Tall Ship Providence
- 11 am to 12 pm: Specialty Tour: Poison at the Apothecary Museum
- 11 am: Adoption Event at PetSmart, Potomac Yards
- 1 pm: Brewery Tours at Port City Brewing Co.
- 2 pm to 4 pm: “The Painted Garden” Art Exhibit Opening Reception at River Farm
- 2 pm to 5 pm: Family Day with Young Historians at Gadsby’s Tavern Museum
- 2 pm: The Capitol Collective Chamber Ensemble at the Athenaeum
- 5 pm to 7 pm: Bath & Brew at Port City Brewing Co.
- 7 pm to 8 pm: Fort Hunt Concerts presents Bruce Corsino at Fort Hunt Park
Live Music & Entertainment
- Athenaeum: The Capitol Collective Chamber Ensemble at 2 pm
- Blackwall Hitch: Jazz Brunch with Rodney Kelley at 10:30 am
- Daniel O’Connell’s Irish Restaurant and Bar: Live music with Jack Gregori from 5 pm to 8 pm
- Fort Hunt Park: Bruce Corsino from 7 pm to 8 pm
- Galactic Panther Art Gallery: ESP’s interGalactic Sunday Open Mic at 7:30 pm
- Hops N Shine: Comedy Open Mic at 7 pm
- Laporta’s Restaurant & Jazz Lounge: Live music with Steve Ragsdale 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 Birchmere: Live music with Acoustic Alchemy at 7:30 pm
- The Light Horse: Karaoke at 9 pm
- Two Nineteen Restaurant: Live music with Kev Powe Thanks in the Basin St. Lounge from 9 pm to 12 am
Ryan Belmore is an award-winning news publisher, editor, and journalist. Originally from Rhode Island, he now resides in Alexandria, Virginia with his wife and two rescue dogs. He serves as 1st Vice Chair of the Alexandria Commission for the Arts.