Here’s your complete rundown of all the festivities, events, live music, and entertainment happening this weekend in Alexandria; enjoy!
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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29
THINGS TO DO
- 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.: Ice Skating at Cameron Run
- 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.: Del Ray Community Blood Drive at Pork Barrel BBQ
- 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.: Chess and Coffee at Misha’s
- 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.: Ice & Lights: The Winter Village at Cameron Run
- 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.: Jellyfish Terrarium Workshop at PlantHouse
LIVE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT
- Alexandria Bier Garden: Climb On at 10 p.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: Ryan Forester Band from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m.
- Daniel O’Connell’s Irish Restaurant and Bar: Up All Night from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
- Fish Market: DJ at 9 p.m. in the Anchor Bar
- Laporta’s Restaurant & Jazz Lounge: The Satin Doll Trio from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
- Lost Boy Cider: Live music with Yellow Door Concert Series from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- The Birchmere Music Hall: Hank Williams Tribute featuring Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer, Daryl Davis, Jake Blount, Robin & Linda Williams, Patrick McAvinue, Alex Lacquement at 7:30 p.m.
- The Light Horse: Run For Cover at 9:30 p.m.
- The Study at Morrison House: Live piano music at 6 p.m.
- Two Nineteen Restaurant: Sonny Pestrosky from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. & a live DJ at 10 p.m.
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- 8 a.m.: Deadline to Request a Ballot by Mail
- 12 p.m.: VIRTUAL: Parent Spt Group for Virginia Parents & Caregivers
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 30
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
- 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.: Ice Skating at Cameron Run
- 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.: Sip Sip Saturday Wine Tasting at Woodlawn Press Winery
- 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.: Ice & Lights: The Winter Village at Cameron Run
LIVE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT
- Alexandria Bier Garden: The Summer of George at 10 p.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: Dead Eye Stare from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m.
- Daniel O’Connell’s Irish Restaurant and Bar: Landing Mary from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
- Hops N Shine: Karaoke at 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
- Laporta’s Restaurant & Jazz Lounge: Sharon Clark Trio from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
- Port City Brewing Company: Comedy Night from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- The Birchmere Music Hall: Bela Dona Band at 7:30 p.m.
- The Light Horse: 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 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. & live DJ at 10 p.m.
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- 9 a.m.: Yoga Fest at Charles Houston Recreation Center
- 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Friendship Firehouse Museum Open at Friendship Firehouse Museum
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 31
The 29th Annual First Night Alexandria will be held throughout Old Town Alexandria with dozens of events and performances taking place between 2 p.m. to 12 a.m.! Check out the venue-based schedule here and the time-based schedule here. You can download a map for First Night Alexandria here.
THINGS TO DO
- 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
- 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.: Noon Year’s Eve at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
- 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.: Ice Skating at Cameron Run
- 12 p.m.: Kid’s New Year’s Eve Party at Hops N Shine
- 2 p.m. to 12 a.m..: 29th Annual First Night Alexandria throughout Old Town
- 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.: New Year’s Eve Chef Tasting Menu Experience at Whiskey & Oyster
- 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.: Ice & Lights: The Winter Village at Cameron Run
- 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. New Year’s Eve Dinner at Captain Gregory’s
- 7 p.m.: New Year’s Eve Celebration at Murphy’s Irish Pub
- 9 p.m.: Lena’s NYE Event at Lena’s Wood-Fired Pizza & Tap
- 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.: Vola’s New Year’s Eve Bash at Vola’s Dockside Grille & Hi-Tide Lounge
- 11 p.m.: City Cruises’ New Year’s Eve Fireworks Cruise at Alexandria City Marina
LIVE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT
- Alexandria Bier Garden: New Year’s Eve Winter Holiday Party featuring ‘Maggie Shot Burns’ from 7:30 p.m. to 12 a.m.
- American Legion Post 24: First Night Alexandria Songwriters In The Round at 7 p.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: Jazz Brunch with Black Coffee from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 pm & 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 am
- Daniel O’Connell’s Irish Restaurant & Bar: Practically Einstein from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
- ESP Tea & Coffee: Open Mic Night at 8 p.m.
- Laporta’s Restaurant & Jazz Lounge: Live music from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. & Walt Johnson Trio from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Lost Boy Cider: New Year’s Eve Live Music with George Katsos from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub: POEHEMIA at 9 p.m.
- Northside 10: Rook Richards at 4:40 pm
- O’Shaughnessy’s: The Stereo Bouncers at 9 p.m.
- The Birchmere Music Hall: New Year’s Eve with The Seldom Scene & The Porch Delights at 7:30 p.m.
- The Light Horse: Buck Shot at 9:30 p.m.
- Two Nineteen Restaurant: Holly Mongomery from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m.
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- 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.: Olde Year’s Day at Torpedo Factory Art Center
- 2 p.m. to 12 a.m.: First Night Alexandria in Old Town Alexandria
MONDAY, JANUARY 1
THINGS TO DO
- 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.: New Year’s Brunch at Alexandria Bier Garden
- 12 p.m.: Ice Skating at Cameron Run
- 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.: Ice & Lights at Cameron Run
LIVE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT
- Daniel O’Connell’s Irish Restaurant and Bar: Traditional Irish Session from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- Del Ray Pizzeria & Draft House: Trivia at 7 p.m.
- Laporta’s Restaurant: Jim West Piano from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Mason Social: Rook Richards at 5 p.m.
- Two Nineteen Restaurant: Just For Fun from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m.
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