What’s Up in Alexandria This Weekend: September 22 – 24

This weekend allows you to tour historic homes in Old Town (81st Annual Historic Alexandria Homes Tour), celebrate German style beers at Port City Brewing Company (Wunderfest), and much more. Here’s a look at what’s happening for events, live music, and entertainment, enjoy! 

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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22

THINGS TO DO

• 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.: Yoga on the Magnolia Terrace at Carlyle House
• 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.: Sound and Movement at Local Motion Project
• 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.: Cocktails by Candlelight at Gunston Hall
• 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.: Hispanic Heritage Celebration Dance at Leonard “Chick” Armstrong Recreation Center
• 9 p.m. to 12 a.m.: Cocktail Party at Lost Boy Cider

LIVE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT

• Blackwall Hitch: Too Extra from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m.
• Cuates Grill: Karaoke at 10 p.m.
• Daniel O’Connell’s Irish Restaurant and Bar: Franklin Music Duo from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m.
• Fish Market: DJ from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. in the Anchor Bar
• Galactic Panther: Sable Drive with the Nightshade Dancers featuring Zenovi and Stan Kelz at 8 p.m.
• Laporta’s Restaurant & Jazz Lounge: The Satin Doll Trio from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
• Makeda Restaurant: Negussie Bogale and Tsehay Kassa at 10 p.m.
• Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub: Pat Garvey at 8:30 p.m., The Wavos at 9 p.m.
• Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
• The Birchmere: Patton Oswalt at 7:30 p.m.
• The Light Horse: Noise In The Basement at 9 p.m.
• The Little Theater of Alexandria: Two on the Aisle, Three in a Van at 8 p.m.
• The Study at Morrison House: Live piano music from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• Two Nineteen Restaurant: Chris Timbers from 9 p.m. to 1 am, live DJ from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23

THINGS TO DO

• 7 a.m. to 12 p.m.: Old Town Farmers’ Market at Market Square Plaza
• 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.: Del Ray Farmers Market at the corner of Mt. Vernon and Oxford Avenue
• 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.: Free Fitness Classes – 5 Year Anniversary Party at Zweet Sport Total Fitness Studio
• 9 a.m.: Equinox Wellness Festival – Autumn at Canal Center Plaza
• 9 a.m.: Todd Healy Pop Up at Gadsby’s Tavern
• 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Fall Festival at Friends of Green Spring Gardens
• 9:30 a.m to 10:30 a.m.: Yoga on the Magnolia Terrace at Carlyle House
• 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.: Sips n’ Sounds with Yomei at Lost Boy Cider
• 10 a.m.: Fitness At The Brewery at Aslin Alexandria
• 10 a.m.: Cars & Coffee at The Haven at Belle Haven Pizzeria
• 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.: Preservation Tours: Lost Buildings of Alexandria
• 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.: 81st Annual Historic Alexandria Homes Tour
• 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.: HalloWEIRD Art Market at Del Ray Artisans
• 11 a.m.: Rescue Ale Release Party at Lost Dog Cafe Alexandria
• 12 p.m. to 1 a.m.: Oktoberfest Sausage Fest & Stein Holding Contest at Alexandria Bier Garden
• 12 pm. to 5 p.m.: Wilderness Kids Alexandria Music Festival at Burgundy Farm Country Day
• 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.: Wunderfest at Port City Brewing Company
• 1 p.m.: Write Like A woman Networking Workshop at Athenaeum
• 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.: Wine Tasting: Del Ray Went Down To Georgia at Planet Wine
• 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.: George Washington Whiskey Tasting at Washington’s Distillery
• 2:45 p.m.: The Virginia Grand Military Band at Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center
• 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.: Sound Bath and Guided Meditation (Yoga Nidra) with Paige at Local Motion Project
• 7 p.m.: Sips & Secrets: A Speakeasy Night at Lee-Fendall House Museum & Garden

LIVE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT

• Blackwall Hitch:Too Extra from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m.
• Cuates Grill: Karaoke at 10 p.m.
• Daniel O’Connell’s Irish Restaurant and Bar: Irresponsible from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m.
• Galactic Panther: Gigi Marie & Friends at 8 p.m.
• Laporta’s Restaurant & Jazz Lounge: Sharon Clark Trio from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
• Makeda Restaurant: Negussie Bogale and Nani at 10 p.m.
• Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub:  Pat Garvey at 8:30 p.m., The Wavos at 9 p.m.
• Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
• The Birchmere: 40 Fingers at 7:30 p.m.
• The Little Theatre of Alexandria: Two on the Aisle, Three In The Van at 8 p.m.
• The Study at Morrison House: Live piano music from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• Two Nineteen Restaurant: Bill Pappas Project from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., live DJ from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.
• Zikrayet Lebanese Restaurant & Lounge: Live music after 9 p.m.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24

THINGS TO DO

• 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.: Run! Geek! Run! at George Washington Middle School
• 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.: West End Farmers Market at 4800 Ben Brenman Park
• 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Four Mile Run Farmers & Artisans Market
• 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.: Run Club at Lost Boy Cider
• 10 a.m.: Cycling at The Brewery at Aslin ALX
• 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Old Town North Farmers Market at 901 North Royal Street
• 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.: Oktoberfest Brunch at Alexandria Bier Garden
• 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.: Bluegrass and Brunch at Lost Boy Cider
• 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.: Made In Alexandria Fall Makers’ Market at Port City Brewing
• 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.: Oktoberfest at Hi/Fi Tex-Mex BBQ at Evening Star Cafe
• 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.: Barre with the Junior League of Northern Virginia at Studio Barre Alexandria
• 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.: Oddball Cinema – Beats of the Southern Wild at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library

LIVE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT

• Blackwall Hitch: Jazz Brunch with Black Coffee from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
• Christ Church: Pipe Spectacular – Organ Concerto Concert at 7:30 p.m.
• Daniel O’Connell’s Irish Restaurant and Bar: Ian Conor from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• ESP Tea & Coffee: Open Mic Night from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.
• Four Mile Run Farmers & Artisans Market: Live music from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
• Hops N Shine: Comedy Open Mic from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• Laporta’s Restaurant & Jazz Lounge: Steve Ragsdale from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m, Walt Johnson Trio from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• Lost Boy Cider: Bluegrass and Brunch from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
• Makeda Restaurant: An Evening of Smooth Jazz at 8 p.m.
• Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub: Rook Richards at 8:30 p.m.
• Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
• The Birchmere: Therapy Gecko at 7:30 p.m.
• The Light Horse: Karaoke at 9 p.m.
• The Little Theatre of Alexandria: Two on the Aisle, Three In The Van at 3 p.m.
• Two Nineteen Restaurant: Kev Powe Thang from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m.

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