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
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Family Fun Fall Fest
Mark your calendars and join us for the Family Fun Fall Fest on Saturday, October 7, 2023, from 11am – 2pm!
This FREE in-person event will be held at the Shoppes at Foxchase, located at 4641 Duke St, Alexandria, VA
2023 Alexandria Fall Festival
Food trucks, bounce houses, pony rides, magic shows and more at the 2023 Alexandria Fall Festival, an Alexandria Living event presented by The Patterson Group. Join us at River Farm on Sunday, Nov. 5 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
