The Old Town Alexandria waterfront (staff photo by Jay Westcott)On tap this weekend – Oktoberfest at John Carlyle Square, Chalk Walk in Old Town, tours of the Pride of Baltimore II Tall Ship, and Fall Harvest Festival at Mount Vernon, and much more.
Here’s a look at all that’s happening for events, live music, and entertainment this weekend in Alexandria, Virginia, enjoy!
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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20
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On ALXnow – Reproduction schooner ‘Pride of Baltimore II’ docking in Alexandria this month
THINGS TO DO
- Old Town Oyster Week
- 9 a.m.: The Alexandria Forum at Lyceum
- 9:30 a.m.: Yoga on the Magnolia Terrace at Carlyle House
- 10 a.m.: Pride of Baltimore II Tall Ship visit at City of Alexandria Marina
- 12 p.m.: Optimal Witch debuts at Port City Brewing Company
- 1:30 p.m.: Grand Opening Celebration at The Crazy Mason Milkshake Bar Old Town
- 6 p.m.: Weld A Pumpkin at Building Momentum
- 6 p.m.: A Vintage Affair at Lost Boy Cider
- 6:30 p.m.: Wright at Twilight at Pope-Leighey House
- 7 p.m.: Ford Evening Book Talk: General David Petraeus and Andrew Roberts at George Washington Presidential Library
- 7 p.m. Grief & Ghosts at Lee-Fendall House Museum & Garden
LIVE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT
- Alexandria Bier Garden: The Summer of George at 10 p.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: Ryan Forester Band at 9 p.m.
- Cuates Grill: Karaoke at 10 p.m.
- Daniel O’Connell’s Irish Restaurant and Bar: James Stevens Duo at 9 p.m.
- Fish Market: DJ at 9 p.m. in the Anchor Bar
- Laporta’s Restaurant & Jazz Lounge: The Satin Doll Trio at 7 p.m.
- Lost Boy Cider: Game Night with The Parlor Games at 6 p.m., live music with DC Ambiance at 7 p.m.
- Makeda Restaurant: Negussie Bogale and Tsehay Kassa at 10 p.m.
- Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub: Franklin Music at 9 p.m, Powers & McLaughlin at 9 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere: Phil Vassar with Martin & Kelly at 7:30 p.m.
- The Light Horse: Kenny Kohlhaas at 9:30 p.m.
- The Study at Morrison House: Live piano music at 6 p.m.
- Two Nineteen Restaurant: Chris Timbers at 9 p.m., live DJ at 10 p.m.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21
On ALXnow – Questions? Alexandria City Council to host town hall meeting on Saturday
THINGS TO DO
- Old Town Oyster Week
- 7 a.m.: Old Town Farmers’ Market at Market Square Plaza
- 8 a.m.: Del Ray Farmers Market at the corner of Mt. Vernon and Oxford Avenue
- 9 a.m.: Fall Harvest Festival at the Farm at Mount Vernon
- 9 a.m.: Del Ray Vintage & Flea Market in the Salvation Army lot
- 9:30 a.m.: 2023 Le Tour d’Alexandria Library at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 9:30 a.m.: Yoga on the Magnolia Terrace at Carlyle House
- 10 a.m.: Pride of Baltimore II Tall Ship visit at City of Alexandria Marina
- 10 a.m.: Chalk Walk at Canal Center
- 10 a.m.: Fitness at The Brewery at Aslin ALX
- 10 a.m.: Pumpkin Decorating at Lost Boy Cider
- 10 a.m.: Discovering Alexandria Architecture Walking Tour at Carlyle House
- 10 a.m.: Ben Brenman Park Clean Up at Ben Brenman Park
- 10 a.m.: Fall Festival & Trunk or Treat at Trinity UMC – Alexandria
- 11 a.m.: Oktoberfest at John Carolye Square
- 11 a.m.: Pumpkin Palooza at Carlyle Crossing Plaza
- 11 a.m.: Blenko Glass Art Signing at Shops at Mount Vernon
- 11 a.m.: Make A Chunky Knit Blanket at AR Workshop Alexandria
- 11 a.m.: Spooktacular Fit Crawl at Zweet Sport and 9Round
- 11 a.m.: Hand Brooks & History at Carlyle House
- 12 p.m.: Art Safari – Slip Into the Past at Torpedo Factory Art Center
- 12 p.m.: Vola’s Fall Oysterfest at Vola’s Dockside Grill
- 12 p.m. Rocktoberfest with School of Rock performance at Rocklands Barbeque and Grilling Company
- 12:30 p.m.: Aware at The Athenaeum
- 1 p.m.: Fall Makers Market at Lost Boy Cider
- 1:30 p.m.: Weld A Pumpkin at Building Momentum
- 3 p.m.: The 8th Annual Spooky Mad Science Expo at Armistead/Boothe Park
- 3 p.m.: The Arlingtones Barbershop Chorus Fall Show at The View Alexandria by Goodwin Living
- 5:30 p.m.: Specialty Tour: Poisons at the Apothecary Museum
- 6 p.m.: Movie Night in the Park at Collingwood Park
- 6:45 p.m.: Cinema Del Ray presents Hocus Pocus 2 at Mt. Vernon Recreation Center
- 7 p.m.: Alexandria Choral Society: Fables at Westminster Presbyterian Church
- 7 p.m.: Hyatt Centric Old Town Alexandria Autumn Music Series
- 7 p.m.: Alexandria NAACP 90th Anniversary Freedom Fund Gala at The Westin Alexandria Old Town
- 8:15 p.m.: Haunted Old Town VA Ghost Tour and After Dark Mixer
LIVE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT
- Alexandria Bier Garden: Holding A Grunge at 10 p.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: Franklin Music Duo at 9 p.m.
- Cuates Grill: Karaoke at 10 p.m.
- Daniel O’Connell’s Irish Restaurant and Bar: Waking Napster at 9 p.m.
- Laporta’s Restaurant & Jazz Lounge: Sharon Clark Trio at 7 p.m.
- Makeda Restaurant: Negussie Bogale and Nani at 10 p.m.
- Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub: Powers & McLaughlin at 9 p.m, Practically Einstein at 9 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere: Raven’s Night presents Masquerade at 7:30 p.m.
- The Light Horse: Lloyd Braun Band at 9:30 p.m.
- The Little Theatre of Alexandria: Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein at 8 p.m.
- The Study at Morrison House: Live piano music at 6 p.m.
- Two Nineteen Restaurant: Rich Russman Band at 9 p.m, live DJ at 10 p.m.
- Zikrayet Lebanese Restaurant & Lounge: Live music after 9 p.m.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22
THINGS TO DO
- Old Town Oyster Week
- 8:30 a.m.: West End Farmers Market at 4800 Ben Brenman Park
- 9 a.m.: Fall Harvest Festival at the Farm at Mount Vernon
- 9 a.m..: Four Mile Run Farmers & Artisans Market
- 9:30 a.m.: Run Club at Lost Boy Cider
- 10 a.m.: Pride of Baltimore II Tall Ship visit at City of Alexandria Marina
- 10 a.m.: Cycling at The Brewery at Aslin ALX
- 10 a.m.: Yoga at The Brewery at Aslin ALX
- 10 a.m.: Old Town North Farmers Market
- 11 a.m.: Hand Brooks & History at Carlyle House
- 2 p.m.: Alexandria Oddball Cinema – The Lost Skeleton of Cadavra at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 7 p.m.: Spooktacular Halloween Reads at Hooray for Books
LIVE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT
- Blackwall Hitch: Jazz Brunch with Black Coffee at 10:30 a.m.
- Daniel O’Connell’s Irish Restaurant and Bar: Ian Conor at 5 p.m.
- ESP Tea & Coffee: Open Mic Night at 8 p.m.
- Four Mile Run Farmers & Artisans Market: Live music at 10 a.m.
- Hops N Shine: Comedy Open Mic at 7 p.m.
- Laporta’s Restaurant & Jazz Lounge: Steve Ragsdale at 11:30 a.m., Walt Johnson Trio at 6 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: The Secret Sisters with Amy Stroup at 7:30 p.m.
- The Light Horse: Karaoke at 9 p.m.
- The Little Theatre of Alexandria: Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein at 3 pm
- Two Nineteen Restaurant: Kev Powe Thang at 9 p.m.
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