Here’s your weekly look at the events, live music, and entertainment that are happening around Alexandria this weekend; enjoy!
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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23
THINGS TO DO
- 3 p.m.: Out of Obscurity – The Story of the 1939 Alexandria Library Sit-In at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 3:30 p.m.: Alma Thomas Art at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
- 6:30 p.m.: Black History Month Keynote Speaker Dr. Phelton C Moss at Alexandria City High School Auditorium
- 6:30 p.m.: Dried Floral Gold Hoop Workshop at PlantHouse
- 7 p.m.: RELIC Ensemble returns to Alexandria at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
LIVE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT
- Alexandria Bier Garden: Mojo Aces at 9 p.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: Timmy Metz Band at 9 p.m.
- Daniel O’Connell’s Irish Restaurant and Bar: A Night To Forget at 9:30 p.m.
- Fish Market: DJ at 9 p.m.
- Hops N Shine: Music Bingo at 7 p.m.
- Laporta’s Restaurant: The Satin Doll Trio at 7 p.m.
- Los Toltecos: Karaoke at 8:30 p.m.
- Makeda Restaurant: Mesfin and Tsehay Kassa at 10 p.m.
- Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub: Pat Carroll at 9 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere Music Hall: Tweet at 7:30 p.m.
- The Light Horse: Buckshot NoVa at 9:30 p.m.
- The Little Theatre of Alexandria: Annie at 8 p.m.
- The Study at Morrison House: Live piano music at 6 p.m.
- Two Nineteen Restaurant: Bobby Thompson Trio at 9 p.m.
CITY OF ALEXANDRIA EVENTS
- No events are scheduled.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24
THINGS TO DO
- 7 a.m.: Old Town Farmers’ Market at Market Square Plaza
- 8 a.m.: 2024 Belle Haven 5k & 10K at Belle Haven Park
- 8 a.m.: Del Ray Farmers Market at Pat Miller Neighborhood Square
- 9:30 a.m.: Pedals & Pints Long Ride at Handy Bikes
- 10 a.m.: Ice Skating at Cameron Run
- 10 a.m.: Yoga At The Brewery at Aslin ALX
- 11 a.m.: Family Friendly Wood + Canvas Workshop at AR Workshop Alexandria
- 11:15 a.m.: Alexandria Sisters City – Scotland v. England Rugby Watch Party at O’Connell’s
- 12 p.m.: Post Race Refuel at Port City Brewing Co
- 1 p.m.: Community Scholars in the Parlor – A Local Black History Discussion Series at Sprouse Rare Book Room
- 1:30 p.m.: Friends of Duncan Film Club – Black Klansman at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
- 2 p.m.: Winter Beach Party at Hops N Shine
- 2 p.m.: Board Game Cafe at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 2 p.m.: Under the Same Roof: Enslaved & Free Workers at Lee-Fendall
- 4 p.m.: Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub 2024 Alexandria Saint Patrick’s Day Parade Fundraiser at Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub
- 5 p.m.: Ceramic Turtle Workshop at Del Ray Artisans
LIVE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT
- Alexandria Bier Garden: Starting Early at 9 p.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: Too Extra Band at 9 p.m.
- Daniel O’Connell’s Irish Restaurant and Bar: Broken Ground at 9:30 p.m.
- Hops N Shine: Karaoke at 8 p.m.
- Laporta’s Restaurant: Sharon Clark Trio at 7 p.m.
- Makeda Restaurant: Negussie Bogale and Nani at 10 p.m.
- Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub: Pat Carroll at 9 p.m.
- Port City Brewing Company: Jokes On Tap: Free Comedy Night at 7 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere Music Hall: Devotion: An Earth Wind & Fire Experience at 7:30 p.m.
- The Light Horse: Noise In The Basement & Justina Beth-El at 9:30 p.m.
- The Little Theatre of Alexandria: Annie at 2 p.m. & 8 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.
CITY OF ALEXANDRIA EVENTS
- 9 a.m.: Free Income Tax Preparation Assistance
- 9:30 a.m.: City Council Public Hearing Meeting
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25
THINGS TO DO
- 9 a.m.: Four Mile Run Farmers & Artisans Market
- 10 a.m.: Old Town North Farmers Market
- 10 a.m.: Ice Skating at Cameron Run
- 10 a.m.: Men’s Hair – Cutting Class at Heritage Barber Co.
- 1:30 p.m.: Moss Wreath Workshop at PlantHouse
- 2 p.m.: George Washington’s Alexandria Walking Tour
- 5 p.m.: 2nd Annual Pysanky Party at Made In ALX
- 6:30 p.m.: Alexandria Film Festival Presents “Bloodlines of the Slave Trade” Documentary at Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum
LIVE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT
- Blackwall Hitch: Jazz Brunch with Black Coffee at 10:30 a.m.
- Daniel O’Connell’s Irish Restaurant & Bar: Brian Gaffney at 5 p.m.
- Galactic Panther: ESP’s InterGalactic Open Mic at 7:30 p.m.
- Hops N Shine: Music Trivia at 7 p.m.
- Laporta’s Restaurant: Steve Ragsdale at 11:30 a.m., Walt Johnson Trio at 6 p.m.
- Lost Boy Cider: Acoustic Jam Session at 1 p.m.
- Makeda Restaurant: An Evening of Smooth Jazz at 8 p.m.
- Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub: Rook Richards at 8:30 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere Music Hall: Daryl Davis presents Thanks For The Memories 2023 at 7:30 p.m.
- The Little Theatre of Alexandria: Annie at 3 p.m.
- Two Nineteen Restaurant: Kev Powe Thang at 9 p.m.
CITY OF ALEXANDRIA EVENTS
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