What’s Up in Alexandria This Weekend: January 5 – 7

Happy New Year! Here’s a look at what’s happening for events, live music, and entertainment this weekend in Alexandria; enjoy!

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FRIDAY, JANUARY 5

8 a.m.: National Bird Day and Bagels at Huntley Meadows Park
11 a.m.: Integral IPA Release at Port City Brewing
3 p.m. to 6 p.m.: FRIYAY Wine Tasting at Woodlawn Press Winery
5 p.m. to 7 p.m.: Wine Watercolors with Shope Made in VA
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.: Rest and Renew Workshop: Holistically Release Anxiety & Restore Peace at Galactic Panther
6:30 p.m.: Kokedama Workshop at PlantHouse
7 p.m.: ACHS Winter One-Act Play Festival Competition at Alexandria City High School Auditorium
7 p.m.: “Visions of Resilience: Art for Climate Justice” Exhibit Opening Reception at Del Ray Artisans

Blackwall Hitch: Ryan Forrester Band from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m.
Daniel O’Connell’s Irish Restaurant and Bar: Mike Richards from 9:30 p.m. to 12 a.m.
Fish Market: DJ at 9 p.m. in the Anchor Bar
Galactic Panther: A January Evening with John Fishell at 8 p.m.
Laporta’s Restaurant & Jazz Lounge: The Satin Doll Trio from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Los Toltecos: Karaoke from 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
O’Shaughnessy’s: Soul Brothers from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m.
Rock It Grill: Karaoke from 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.
The Birchmere Music Hall: Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder at 7:30 pm
The Light Horse: The Darts (DMV) at 9:30 p.m.
The Study at Morrison House: Live piano music at 6 p.m.
Two Nineteen Restaurant: Bobby Thompson Trio from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

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
10 a.m.: Pilates at the Brewery at Aslin ALX
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Ice Skating at Cameron Run
12 p.m. to 6 p.m.: Sip Sip Saturday Wine Tasting at Woodlawn Press Winery
1 p.m.: Discover the Fascinating History of Alexandria’s Wilkes Street Cemetery Complex on a Guided Walking Tour
2 p.m. to 4 p.m.: “Tales from the Neighborhood Café” Independent Film Screening at Charles E. Beatley, Jr. Central Library
2 p.m. to 4 p.m.: Board Game Cafe at Charles E. Beatley, Jr. Central Library
3 p.m. to 5 p.m.: Vegetation Removal near Daingerfield Island
3 p.m. to 6 p.m.: Barks & Brews at Hops N Shine
6 p.m.: 3rd Annual Kings’ Ball at The Basilica of Saint Mary
6 p.m.: Bird Walk: Four Mile Run Park — Audubon Society of Northern Virginia at Arlandria Shopping Center

Alexandria Bier Garden: DJ Pandu at 9 p.m.
Blackwall Hitch: Black Coffee from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m.
Daniel O’Connell’s Irish Restaurant and Bar: Chasing Autumn from 9:30 p.m. to 12 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.
Rock It Grill: Karaoke from 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.
The Birchmere Music Hall: Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder at 7:30 pm
The Light Horse: Diplomatic Immunity & Britton James Music at 9:30 p.m.
The Study at Morrison House: Live piano music at 6 p.m.
Two Nineteen Restaurant: Rich Russman Band from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. & live DJ at 10 p.m.

8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.: Alexandria Cars & Coffee at Hollin Hall Shopping Center
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Four Mile Run Farmers & Artisans Market
10 a.m. to 11 a.m.: Kids Adventure Terrarium at Planthouse
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Old Town North Farmers Market
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Ice Skating at Cameron Run
12 p.m. to 5 p.m.: On Sundays, We Drink Wine at Woodlawn Press Winery
1 p.m.: The Foggy Bottom Morris Men present The Plough Sunday Sword Tour in Old Town
1:30 p.m.: 2024 American Legion Oratorical Contest at American Legion Post 24

Blackwall Hitch: Jazz Brunch with Black Coffee from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 pm
Daniel O’Connell’s Irish Restaurant & Bar: Brian Gaffney from 5 p.m. to 8 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: Antonio James from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. & Walt Johnson Trio from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Rock It Grill: Karaoke from 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.
Two Nineteen Restaurant: Kev Powe Thang from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m.