Here’s your complete rundown of all the festivities, events, live music, and entertainment that’s happening this weekend in Alexandria; enjoy!
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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22
THINGS TO DO
- 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.: Ice Skating at Cameron Run
- 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.: SJCS Happy Hour Fundraiser at Port City Brewing
- 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.: Ice & Lights: The Winter Village at Cameron Run
LIVE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT
- Alexandria Bier Garden: Brendan Lane & The Sugar Packets at 10 p.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: Ryan Forester Band at 9 p.m.
- Daniel O’Connell’s Irish Restaurant and Bar: Franklin Music Duo 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.
- The Birchmere Music Hall: The Voices of Motown Christmas Concert at 7:30 p.m.
- The Light Horse: Summer of George at 9:30 p.m.
- The Study at Morrison House: Live piano music at 6 p.m.
- Two Nineteen Restaurant: Bill Pappas Project at 9 p.m., live DJ at 10 p.m.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 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 Pat Miller Neighborhood Square
- 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Woofs & Whiskers Winter Donation Drive at Animal Welfare League of Alexandria
- 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.: Ice Skating at Cameron Run
- 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.: Armed Forces Bowl Watch Party at Port City Brewing
- 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.: Ice & Lights: The Winter Village at Cameron Run
- 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.: Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest & Karaoke Party at Hops N Shine
LIVE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT
- Alexandria Bier Garden: Starting Early at 10 p.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: Too Extra Band at 9 p.m.
- Daniel O’Connell’s Irish Restaurant and Bar: Faraway at 9:30 p.m.
- Hops N Shine: Karaoke at 8 p.m.
- Laporta’s Restaurant & Jazz Lounge: Sharon Clark Trio at 7 p.m.
- The Birchmere Music Hall: A Very MAYSA Christmas at 7:30 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.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 24
THINGS TO DO
- 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
- 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Old Town North Farmers Market
- 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.: Ice Skating at Cameron Run
- 1 p.m.: Waterskiing Santa Show at Alexandria’s Waterfront Park
- 5 p.m. to 10 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.
- 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.
- Two Nineteen Restaurant: Kev Powe Thang at 9 p.m.
Ryan Belmore is an award-winning news publisher, editor, and journalist. Born and raised in Rhode Island, he now resides in Alexandria with his wife and two rescue dogs – Aero and June. He was recently appointed to the City of Alexandria’s Board of Zoning Appeals and previously served on the City’s Commission For The Arts. Email Ryan at [email protected].