The City of Alexandria will kick off its 275th Anniversary celebration on Saturday at noon at Waterfront Park. Festivities will include an official proclamation by Mayor Justin Wilson and performances by the City of Alexandria Pipes and Drums and Community Little Big Band. Visitors can also explore historical exhibits and attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the “Buried Ships of Robinson Landing” exhibit at Robinson Landing.
At Windmill Hill Park at 1:45 p.m. on Saturday, Mayor Wilson and the City Council will dedicate the first of 275 trees to be planted across the city.
Here’s a roundup of all the events, live music, and entertainment happening around Alexandria this weekend; enjoy!
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Friday, April 5
Things To Do
- 10 a.m.: Virginia’s Constitution Traveling Exhibition – from the Library of Virginia at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 12 p.m.: Cobblestone Sour Launch Party at Port City Brewing Company
- 3:30 p.m.: Solar Eclipse Fun Friday at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 5 p.m.: “Every Wine Has A Story” Tasting at Grape + Bean Rosemont
- 7 p.m.: Same But Different Art Exhibit Opening Reception at Del Ray Artisans
- 7:30 p.m.: Bring It On – ACHS Spring Musical at Alexandria City High School
Live Music & Entertainment
- Blackwall Hitch: Ryan Forrester at 9 p.m.
- Daniel O’Connell’s Irish Restaurant and Bar: Mike Richards at 9:30 p.m.
- Fish Market: DJ at 9 p.m.
- Galactic Panther: NAYAN + The Beanstalk Library + Blood Family Reunion – Live Music at 7:30 p.m.
- Laporta’s Restaurant: The Satin Doll Trio at 7 p.m.
- Lost Boy Cider: First Friday Live Music – Duck Chuck Goose at 7 p.m.
- Makeda Restaurant: Mesfin and Tsehay Kassa at 10 p.m.
- Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub: Rocky Guttmann and Franklin Music at 9 p.m.
- O’Shaughnessy’s: Moondaddies at 9 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere Music Hall: Average White Band at 7:30 p.m.
- The Light Horse: Practically Einstein at 9:30 p.m.
- The Little Theatre of Alexandria: Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express at 8 p.m.
- The Study at Morrison House: Live piano music at 6 p.m.
- Two Nineteen Restaurant: Sol Roots at 9 p.m.
City of Alexandria
Saturday, April 6
Things To Do
- 7 a.m.: Old Town Farmers’ Market at Market Square Plaza
- 7:30 a.m.: I-ASC Race for Communication at Belle Haven Park
- 8 a.m.: Del Ray Farmers Market at Pat Miller Neighborhood Square
- 10 a.m.: All Lit Up Like a Japanese Lantern: The Japanese Aesthetic in Frank Lloyd Wright at Woodlawn & Pope-Leighey House
- 10 a.m.: Virginia’s Constitution Traveling Exhibition – from the Library of Virginia at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 10 a.m.: Pilates at The Brewery at Aslin ALX
- 11 a.m.: Cider & Macaron Pairing at Lost Boy Cider
- 11 a.m.: Learn to Crochet at Made In ALX
- 11 a.m.: Spring Yoga for Kids – with yoga instructor Ms. Shelley at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 12 p.m.: Literary Series: Parker Adams Discusses THE LOCK BOX at Elaine’s Restaurant
- 12 p.m.: City of Alexandria 275th Anniversary Kickoff Event at Waterfront Park
- 2 p.m.: How to plant, propagate, and prune your plants at James M. Duncan, Jr. Branch Library
- 2 p.m.: Make Your Own Candles at Made in ALX
- 2 p.m.: Board Game Cafe at Charles E. Beatley, Jr. Central Library
Live Music & Entertainment
- Blackwall Hitch: Bravenoise at 9 p.m.
- Daniel O’Connell’s Irish Restaurant and Bar: Broken Ground at 9:30 p.m.
- Galactic Panther: Doing Tha Dang Funny Thang – Live Comedy at 8 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: Both Sides at 9 p.m.
- O’Shaughnessy’s: Moran Tripp at 10 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere Music Hall: Average White Band at 7:30 p.m.
- The Light Horse: 7 Deadlies at 9:30 p.m.
- The Little Theatre of Alexandria: Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express at 8 p.m.
- The Study at Morrison House: Live piano music at 6 p.m.
- Two Nineteen Restaurant: Kev Powe Thang at 9 p.m.
City of Alexandria
- 9 a.m.: Free Income Tax Preparation Assistance
- 9 a.m.: Stream Cleanup
- 9:30 a.m.: Common Interest Communities Training Series
- 10 a.m.: Kiddie Cabaret
- 11 a.m.: Armstrong Spring Tech Refresh Event
- 12 p.m.: City of Alexandria 275th Anniversary Kickoff Event
Sunday, April 7
Things To Do
- 9 a.m.: Four Mile Run Farmers & Artisans Market
- 10 a.m.: Old Town North Farmers Market
- 11 a.m.: Make Your Own Jewelry Workshop at Lost Boy Cider
- 12 p.m.: Special Event at Nepenthe Old Town: Christine Mason Miller at Wine Gallery 108
- 1 p.m.: Writers Group at Charles E. Beatley, Jr. Central Library
- 1 p.m.: Kids Arts & Crafts at Hops N Shine
- 1 p.m.: Virginia’s Constitution Traveling Exhibition – from the Library of Virginia at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 2 p.m.: Oddball Cinema – Repo Man at James M. Duncan, Jr. Branch Library
Live Music & Entertainment
- Blackwall Hitch: Jazz Brunch with Black Coffee at 10:30 a.m.
- Daniel O’Connell’s Irish Restaurant & Bar: Ian Brost at 5 p.m.
- Galactic Panther: Rise Defy, Some Kind of Nightmare, and Billy Batts and the Made Men at 3 p.m., ESP’s InterGalactic Open Mic at 7:30 p.m.
- Hops N Shine: Music Trivia at 7 p.m.
- Laporta’s Restaurant: Antonio James at 11:30 a.m., Walt Johnson Trio at 6 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: Average White Band at 7:30 pm
- The Little Theatre of Alexandria: Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express at 3 p.m.
- Two Nineteen Restaurant: Kev Powe Thang at 9 p.m.
City of Alexandria
- There are no events or public meetings scheduled.
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