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 12
THINGS TO DO
- 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.: FRIYAY Wine Tasting at Woodlawn Press Winery
- 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.: Lego Competition at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
- 5 p.m. & 6:30 p.m.: Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra Musicians at The Rectory on Princess Street
- 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.: Wassailing Party at Lost Boy Cider
- 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.: Succulent & Sangria Workshop at PlantHouse
- 7 p.m.: Cats and Tarot at Mount Purrnon Cat Cafe and Wine Bar
- 7 p.m.: Ravnica Remastered Launch Party at Your Hobby Place – Alexandria
LIVE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT
- Alexandria Bier Garden: The Darts at 9 p.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: Too Extra Band from 9 p.m. to 12 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.
- Los Toltecos: Karaoke from 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke from 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.
- The Birchmere Music Hall: Preacher Lawson at 7:30 p.m.
- The Light Horse: Kenny Kohlhaas at 9:30 p.m.
- The Study at Morrison House: Live piano music at 6 p.m.
- Two Nineteen Restaurant: Holly Montgomery from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
CITY OF ALEXANDRIA
- 11 a.m.: Alexandria Electoral Board
SATURDAY, JANUARY 13
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. to 11 a.m.: Trash Trekkers -Burke Branch Walking and Litter Pickup Club at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.: EcoArt: Collage Landscapes for Climate Awareness Workshop at Del Ray Artisans
- 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Free Kid Craft Mornings at Made in ALX
- 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Del Ray Flea Market at the corner of Mt. Vernon/E. Bellefonte Ave.
- 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Ice Skating at Cameron Run
- 10:45 a.m. to 12 p.m.: Pedals & Pints: Short Ride at Port City Brewing
- 12 p.m.: Highballs & High Tea at RailBird Kitchen
- 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.: The Carlyle Ladies Birthday Celebration at Carlyle House Historic Park
- 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.: It’s a Low and No Alcohol Tasting at Wine Gallery 108
- 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.: My Path To Publication & Tips to Finding Your Own Success – with debut author Alana Tyson at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
- 2 p.m.: Women’s Wellness Workshop at Made in ALX
- 2 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.: Civil War Hospital Tour at Lee-Fendall House Museum & Garden
- 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.: Board Game Cafe at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 2 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.: ACHS Winter 2024 One-Act Play Festival Competition – Rain Date at Alexandria City High School
- 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.: Dhamin Jassim “Nature’s Dialogue II” Art Exhibit Opening Reception at River Farm
- 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.: Jellyfish Terrarium Workshop at PlantHouse
- 6:30 p.m. & 9:30 p.m.: MLK Together We Dream & Laugh at Galactic Panther
LIVE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT
- Alexandria Bier Garden: Brendan Lane & The Sugar Packets at 9 p.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: Ryan Forrester Band from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m.
- Daniel O’Connell’s Irish Restaurant and Bar: Waking Napster from 9:30 p.m. to 12 a.m.
- Galactic Panther: MLK Together We Dream & Laugh at 6:30 p.m. & 9:30 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: Last Train Home at 7:30 p.m.
- The Light Horse: The Collective at 9:30 p.m.
- The Study at Morrison House: Live piano music at 6 p.m.
- Two Nineteen Restaurant: Chris Timbers from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. & live DJ at 10 p.m.
CITY OF ALEXANDRIA
SUNDAY, JANUARY 14
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
- 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Ice Skating at Cameron Run
- 11 a.m.: Yoga with Cats at Mount Purrnon Cat Cafe and Wine Bar
- 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.: Make Your Own Candle at Bark Social Alexandria
- 12 p.m.: Dynamic Painting: Learn How to Paint at Galactic Panther Art Gallery
- 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.: Alloy Personal Training at Port City Brewing
- 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.: Board Game Bliss at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
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: Jack Gregori from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- ESP Tea & Coffee: Open Mic Night at 8 p.m.
- Galactic Panther: ESP’s InterGalactic Open Mic at 7 p.m.
- Hops N Shine: Comedy Open Mic at 7 p.m.
- Laporta’s Restaurant & Jazz Lounge: Steve Ragsdale from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. & Walt Johnson Trio from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Lost Boy Cider: Acoustic Jam Session from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
- Mason Social: Trivia from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Michael’s on King: Sing-Along Night at 7 p.m.
- Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub: Story Extreme’s On The Road Again Show at 7:30 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke from 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.
- The Birchmere Music Hall: Patrice Rushen at 7:30 p.m.
- Two Nineteen Restaurant: Kev Powe Thang from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m.
CITY OF ALEXANDRIA
- No meetings are scheduled.