From the City of Alexandria’s Annual Family Movie Night to the opening weekend of Freaky Friday at The Little Theatre of Alexandria, here’s a look at everything fun you can do in Alexandria this weekend.
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Friday, July 21
On ALXnow
- American Pie’ singer Don McLean headlining at The Birchmere
- T.C. Williams Class of ’73 Announces 50th Reunion!
Things To Do
- 12 pm to 5 pm: Blood Drive with INOVA at Lost Boy Cider
- 1 pm to 3:30 pm: Japanese Painting Workshop for Teens at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 5 pm: The Alexandrian Summer Market at The Alexandrian
- 5:30 pm: Commanders Sendoff Tailgate Party at Chalkboard Wings & BBQ
- 6:30 pm: Alexandria Aces vs. Bethesda Big Train at Frank Mann Field at Four Mile Run Park
- 6:30 pm: Specialty Christmas In July Bottle Painting Workshop at AR Workshop Alexandria
- 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm: City of Alexandria’s Family Movie Night at Leonard “Chick” Armstrong Recreation Center
- 7 pm: Guided Meditation with Cats at Mount Purrnon Cat Cafe & Wine Bar
- 7 pm: Trivia Nights at Historic Sites: Mythology at Lee-Fendall House Museum & Garden
- 9 pm: U.S. Women’s World Cup Watch Party at Port City Brewing
Live Music & Entertainment
- Alexandria Bier Garden: Priceless Advice at 10 pm
- Blackwall Hitch: Ryan Forrester from 9 pm to 12 am
- Cuates Grill: Karaoke at 10 pm
- Daniel O’Connell’s Irish Restaurant and Bar: Eddie Pasa at 9 pm
- Fish Market: DJ from 9 pm to 1 am in the Anchor Bar
- Galactic Panther: A G’s Night Out Comedy Show from 7:30 pm to 11 pm
- Laporta’s Restaurant & Jazz Lounge: The Satin Doll Trio from 7 pm to 11 pm
- Leonard “Chick” Armstrong Recreation Center: Family Movie Night from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
- Makeda Restaurant: Negussie Bogale and Tsehay Kassa at 10 pm
- Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub: Pat Carroll & The Wavos at 9 pm
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 pm
- The Birchmere: Don McLean at 7:30 pm
- The Study at Morrison House: Live piano music from 6 pm to 9 pm
- The Light Horse Restaurant: Back To The 90s at 9:30 pm
- Two Nineteen Restaurant: Fat Chancein 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 22
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
- 10 am: Invasive Plants Control at Belle Haven Park
- 10 am to 11 am: Rockbox Fitness at Lost Boy Cider
- 10 am: Free Eye Exams and Eyeglasses for Adults – Love Your Eyes Alexandria at Charles Houston Recreation Center
- 11 am to 1:30 pm: Xmas In July DIY Family Crafternoon: Featuring New Mini Sleds at AR Workshop Alexandria
- 11 am to 2 pm: Kitten Scavenger Hunt at The Dog Park
- 11 am to 4 pm: Summer Saturday – Food at Gunston Hall
- 2 pm to 4 pm: Author Event: Hanh Bui – The Yellow Ao Dai at Hooray For Books
- 6 pm to 10 pm: Waterfront Salsa & Bachata at Jones Point Park
- 7 pm to 8 pm: American Physical Therapy Associations’ 5K Your Way at American Physical Therapy Association
- 8 pm: Freaky Friday at The Little Theatre of Alexandria
Live Music & Entertainment
- Alexandria Bier Garden: Let’s Go at 10 pm
- Blackwall Hitch: Too Extra from 9 pm to 12 am
- Cuates Grill: Karaoke at 10 pm
- Daniel O’Connell’s Irish Restaurant and Bar: Practically Einstein at 9 pm
- Fish Market: Live music from 9 pm to 1 am in the Anchor Bar
- Galactic Panther: Tobin James + The Moove Concert from 7 pm to 11 pm
- Laporta’s Restaurant & Jazz Lounge: Sharon Clark Trio from 7 pm to 11 pm
- Makeda Restaurant: Negussie Bogale and Nani at 10 pm
- Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub: Pat Carroll & The Wavos at 9 pm
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 pm
- The Birchmere: Who’s Bad – The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience at 7:30 pm
- The Study at Morrison House: Live piano music from 6 pm to 9 pm
- The Light Horse Restaurant: Buckshot at 9:30 pm
- The Little Theatre of Alexandria: Freaky Friday at 8 pm
- Two Nineteen Restaurant: 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 23
Things To Do
- 8:30 am to 1 pm: West End Farmers Market at 4800 Ben Brenman Park
- 9 am to 1 pm: Four Mile Run Farmers & Artisans Market
- 9:30 am to 10:30 am: Run Club at Lost Boy Cider
- 10 am to 2 pm: Old Town North Farmers Market at 901 North Royal Street
- 11 am to 12:30 pm: Christmas In July New Clay Ornaments at AR Workshop Alexandria
- 12 pm to 9 pm: DMV Party In The Park at Joseph Hensley Park
- 12:30 pm: Councilman John Champman’s Birthday BBQ at Departmental Progressive Club
- 2 pm to 4:30 pm: Xmas In July DIY Family Crafternoon: Featuring New Light Up Signs at AR Workshop Alexandria
- 2 pm to 5 pm: Family Day with Young Historians at Gadsby’s Tavern Museum
- 3 pm: Freaky Friday at The Little Theatre of Alexandria
- 3 pm: Lyceum Chamber Series presents The Bluestone Ensemble at Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum
- 3 pm to 6 pm: Disability Pride Celebration at Fort Ward Park
- 4 pm to 7 pm: Frequency: Sound Bath + Yoga at Galactic Panther
- 6:30 pm: LCS Semi Final G1 at Frank Mann Field at Four Mile Run Park
Live Music & Entertainment
- Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum: Lyceum Chamber Series presents The Bluestone Ensemble at 3 pm
- Blackwall Hitch: Jazz Brunch with Rodney Kelley from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm
- Daniel O’Connell’s Irish Restaurant and Bar: Ian Connor from 5 pm to 8 pm
- Galactic Panther: interGalactic Sunday Open Mic from 7:30 pm to 11 pm
- Hops N Shine: Comedy Open Mic at 7 pm
- Laporta’s Restaurant & Jazz Lounge: Steve Ragsdale from 11:30 am to 3 pm, Walt Johnson Trio from 6 pm to 9 pm
- Lost Boy Cider: Music Bingo, 80s Themed from 2 pm to 4 pm
- Makeda Restaurant: An Evening of Smooth Jazz at 8 pm
- Mason Social: Trivia Night from 6 pm to 9 pm
- Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub: Rook Richards at 8:30 pm
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 pm
- The Light Horse: Karaoke at 9 pm
- The Little Theatre of Alexandria: Freaky Friday at 3 pm
- Two Nineteen Restaurant: Kev Powe Thang in the Basin St. Lounge from 9 pm to 12 am