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
THINGS TO DO
- 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
LIVE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT
- 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.
CITY OF ALEXANDRIA
- 8 a.m.: Health and Safety Coordinating Committee
- 10 a.m.: ACSCC D-Day Subcommittee
- 12 p.m.: Alex. Renew Ent. Board of Directors Team Building
- 6 p.m.: CYFCC Ad hoc meeting with Councilman Chapman
- 6 p.m.: CFW 50th Anniv. Venue Subcommittee Planning Mtg
SATURDAY, JANUARY 6
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
- 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
LIVE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT
- 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.
CITY OF ALEXANDRIA
SUNDAY, JANUARY 7
THINGS TO DO
- 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
LIVE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT
- 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.
CITY OF ALEXANDRIA
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