(Updated 4:15 p.m.) The celebration of all things cocktail kicks off on Friday with the start of Old Town Cocktail Week across Alexandria. There will be seminars, themed events, and celebrations to engage with local establishments and the burgeoning cocktail culture during Old Town Cocktail Week.
For the little ones, and kids of all ages, the city is bringing its vehicle fleet out to Chinquapin Park for Tons of Trucks 2023 on Saturday.
This weekend has something for everyone, here’s a look at what’s happening for events, live music, and entertainment, enjoy!
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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8
THINGS TO DO
- Old Town Cocktail Week
- 9:30 am to 10:30 am: Yoga on the Magnolia Terrace at Carlyle House
- 12 pm: Integral IPA Release at Port City Brewing
- 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm: Lego Competition at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
- 5 pm to 7 pm: Get Organized with Evolution Home – Tips from a professional home organizer at Evolution Home
- 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm: Oldtown Cocktail Week: Art on the Rocks at Waterfront Park
- 6 pm: The Art League Gallery September 2023 Open Show at The Art League
- 6 pm to 9 pm: All Bodies Rock Pop-Up Shop with Rock Recovery
- 6 pm to 9 pm: Back To School Party – 70s Theme at Lost Boy Cider
- 7 pm: Classic Restaurants of Alexandria Tour
- 7:30 pm to 10 pm: Pianist Jacqueline Schwab at The Lyceum in Alexandria
LIVE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT
- Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum: Pianist Jacqueline Schwab from 7:30 pm to 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: Live music at 9 pm
- Fish Market: DJ from 9 pm to 1 am in the Anchor Bar
- Laporta’s Restaurant & Jazz Lounge: The Satin Doll Trio from 7 pm to 11 pm
- Makeda Restaurant: Negussie Bogale and Tsehay Kassa at 10 pm
- Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub: Powers & McLaughlin, Pat Garvey at 9 pm
- Old Dominion Boat Club: Buck Shot at 8 pm
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 pm
- The Birchmere: Brett Dennen “Fool In Paradise Acoustic Tour” with Mon Rovia at 7:30 pm
- The Light Horse: Live Music at 9:30 pm
- The Study at Morrison House: Live piano music from 6 pm to 9 pm
- Two Nineteen Restaurant: Sol Roots from 9 pm to 1 am, Live DJ from 10 pm to 2 am
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9
On ALXnow – Alexandria bringing vehicle fleet out for ‘Tons of Trucks’ event this weekend
THINGS TO DO
- Old Town Cocktail Week
- 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: ALX Boxing Event: Remember the Titans at Charles Houston Recreation Center
- 9 am to 2 pm: Del Ray Vintage & Flea Market at the corner of E. Bellefonte & Mt. Vernon Avenues
- 9:30 am to 10:30 am: Yoga on the Magnolia Terrace at Carlyle House
- 10 am: Fitness At The Brewery at Aslin Alexandria
- 10 am to 11 am: Trash Trekkers – Burke Branch Walking and Litter Pickup Club
- 10 am to 12 pm: Cars & Coffee at The Haven
- 10 am to 12 pm: Preservation Tours: Lost Buildings in Alexandria at Carlyle House
- 10 am to 1 pm: Tons of Trucks at Chinquapin Park
- 10 am to 4 pm: Fall Festival at The Graham at Southern Towers
- 10 am to 4 pm: American Smallsword Symposium 2023 at Carlyle House
- 12 pm: Pig Roast Series at Pork Barrel BBW
- 12 pm to 8:30 pm: Virginia Arts & Music Festival 2023 at Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum
- 12:30 pm: Old Town Cocktail Week Cruise
- 1 pm to 2 pm: The First Family with Cassandra Good at Woodlawn & Pope-Leighey House
- 2 pm to 3 pm: The History of Ethiopia at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
- 2 pm to 5 pm: George Washington Whiskey Tasting at Washington’s Distillery
- 2 pm to 10 pm: 5th Annual Taste of Ethiopia Festival at 100 Madison Street
- 2:30 pm: Old Town Cocktail Week Cruise
- 4 pm to 5:30 pm: Music at Market Square
- 7 pm to 9 pm: This Is Why We Sing – A 75th Anniversary Celebration at Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall
- 7:30 pm: Fairlington Family Movie Night: Encanto at Fairlington Community Center
LIVE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT
- Alexandria Bier Garden: Live Country Music from 10 pm to 1 am
- Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum: Virginia Arts & Music Festival 2023 from 12 pm to 8:30 pm
- Blackwall Hitch: Black Coffee from 9 pm to 12 am
- Cuates Grill: Karaoke at 10 pm
- Daniel O’Connell’s Irish Restaurant and Bar:The Pop Rocks at 9 pm
- Galactic Panther: Second Saturday Improv at 8 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: Powers & McLaughlin, Pat Garvey at 9 pm
- Old Hat: SugarCoat from 9 pm to 12 am
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 pm
- The Birchmere:4th Annual Danny Gatton Birthday Tribute featuring Dave Elliott, John Previti, Redd Volkaert, David Chappell & more at 7:30 pm
- The Light Horse: Live Music at 9:30 pm
- The Little Theatre of Alexandria: Two on the Aisle, Three In The Van at 8 pm
- The Study at Morrison House: Live piano music from 6 pm to 9 pm
- Two Nineteen Restaurant: Live Music from 9 pm to 1 am, Live DJ from 10 pm to 2 am
- Zikrayet Lebanese Restaurant & Lounge: Live music after 9 pm
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10
THINGS TO DO
- Old Town Cocktail Week
- 7:15 am: 8th Annual George Washington Patriot Run at Mount Vernon
- 8:30 am to 1 pm: West End Farmers Market at 4800 Ben Brenman Park
- 9 am to 11 am: 9Round Fitness Class at Lost Boy Cider
- 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: Cycling at The Brewery at Aslin ALX
- 10 am to 2 pm: Old Town North Farmers Market at 901 North Royal Street
- 10 am to 4 pm: American Smallsword Symposium 2023 at Carlyle House
- 2 pm: Paint Your Pet’s Portrait at Made in ALX
- 2 pm to 4 pm: Oddball Cinema – 3 Women at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
- 5 pm to 7 pm: Bath & Brew at Port City Brewing Company
- 6 pm to 8 pm: Swing & Cider at Lost Boy Cider
LIVE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT
- Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum: Jocelyn Pettit & Ellen Gira, and Claude Bourbon at 7:30 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 from 5 pm to 8 pm
- ESP Tea & Coffee: Open Mic Night from 8 pm to 10 pm
- Four Mile Run Farmers & Artisans Market: Live music from 10 am to 12 pm
- Galactic Panther: Open Mic at 7:30 pm
- Hops N Shine: Comedy Open Mic from 7 pm to 9 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 from 2 pm to 4 pm, Swing & Cider from 6 pm to 8 pm
- Makeda Restaurant: An Evening of Smooth Jazz at 8 pm
- Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub: Rook Richards at 8:30 pm
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 pm
- The Birchmere: The High Kings at 7:30 pm
- The Light Horse: Karaoke at 9 pm
- The Little Theatre of Alexandria: Two on the Aisle, Three In The Van at 3 pm
- Two Nineteen Restaurant: Kev Powe Thang from 9 pm to 12 am
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