The holiday season kicks into high gear this weekend with Plaid Friday and Alexandria’s Small Business Saturday!
Here’s your full rundown of all that’s happening for events, live music, and entertainment this weekend in Alexandria, enjoy!
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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24
THINGS TO DO
- 6 a.m.: Plaid Friday: Alexandria’s Small Business Black Friday throughout Old Town
- 10 a.m.: Plaid Friday Chunky Knit Blanket Workshop at AR Workshop Alexandria
- 11 a.m.: Studio 310 Opening Reception at Torpedo Factory Art Center
- 2 p.m.: Plaid Friday: Holi-DIY Crafting & Gift Making Workshop at AR Workshop Alexandria
- 5 p.m.: Ice & Lights: The Winter Village at Cameron Run
- 7 p.m.: Classic Restaurants of Alexandria Tour with ALX Food Tours
LIVE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT
- Blackwall Hitch: Too Extra Band at 9 p.m.
- Cuates Grill: Karaoke at 10 p.m.
- Dance Studio Lioudmila: Alternative Music Milonga at 8 p.m.
- Daniel O’Connell’s Irish Restaurant and Bar: David Thong Trio at 9:30 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.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere: The Seldom Scene & Dry Branch Fire Squad at 7:30 p.m.
- The Light Horse: Side Piece 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, NOVEMBER 25
THINGS TO DO
- All Day: Alexandria’s Small Business Saturday throughout Old Town
- 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
- 8 a.m.: Holiday Pop-Up Shop at Holiday Inn Alexandria Carlyle
- 9 a.m.: Old Town Coffee Crawl with ALX Food Tours
- 9:30 a.m.: Family-Friendly Holiday Ornament Workshop at AR Workshop Alexandria
- 10 a.m.: Trash Trekkers – Barrett Branch Walking and Litter Pickup Club
- 11 a.m.: Santa visits The Crazy Mason Milkshake Bar
- 12 p.m.: Holiday Makers’ Market at Port City Brewing
- 1 p.m.: Latin Style Dance Class at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 2 p.m.: Special Holi-DIY Workshop at AR Workshop Alexandria
- 2 p.m.: Board Game Cafe at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 5 p.m.: Martinis, Champagne, Oysters, and Caviar, Oh My! at Virginia’s Darling
- 5 p.m.: Ice & Lights: The Winter Village at Cameron Run
LIVE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT
- Blackwall Hitch: Too Extra Band at 9 p.m.
- Cuates Grill: Karaoke at 10 p.m.
- Daniel O’Connell’s Irish Restaurant and Bar: Run For Cover at 9:30 p.m.
- Galactic Panther: Saturday Night Live Music at 8 p.m.
- Laporta’s Restaurant & Jazz Lounge: Sharon Clark Trio at 7 p.m.
- Port City Brewing: Jokes On Tap: Free Comedy Night at 7 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere: The Manhattans featuring Gerald Alston at 7:30 p.m.
- The Light Horse: Britton James Music and Lights Out By 8 at 9:30 p.m.
- The Study at Morrison House: Live piano music at 6 p.m.
- Two Nineteen Restaurant: Kev Powe Thang at 9 p.m, live DJ at 10 p.m.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 26
THINGS TO DO
- 8:30 a.m.: West End Farmers Market at 4800 Ben Brenman Park
- 8:30 a.m.: Alexandria Cars & Coffee at Hollin Hall Shopping Center
- 9 a.m.: Four Mile Run Farmers & Artisans Market
- 9:30 a.m.: Hawk Walk at Four Mile Run
- 10 a.m.: Cycling at the brewery at Aslin ALX
- 10 a.m.: Old Town North Farmers Market
- 1 p.m.: Writers Group at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 5 p.m.: Ice & Lights: The Winter Village at Cameron Run
LIVE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT
- Blackwall Hitch: Jazz Brunch with Black Coffee at 10:30 a.m.
- Daniel O’Connell’s Irish Restaurant and Bar: Brian Gaffney at 5 p.m.
- ESP Tea & Coffee: Open Mic Night at 8 p.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.
- Mason Social: Trivia at 6 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- Two Nineteen Restaurant: Kev Powe Thang at 9 p.m.
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