Here’s a roundup of all the events, live music, and entertainment happening around Alexandria this weekend; enjoy!
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Friday, April 26
Things To Do
- 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Homeschool Day at Woodlawn & Pope-Leighey House
- 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Friends of Duncan Library Spring Book Sale at Duncan Library
- 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.: Military Children 2024 World Expo at Military Children’s Six Foundation
- 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.: Alexandria Teen Science Cafe/Aerospace at Chinquapin Park Recreation Center
- 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.: Craft Beer Sail Featuring Port City Brewing Co. with Tall Ship Providence Foundation
- 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.: Carnivorous Workshop at PlantHouse
Live Music & Entertainment
- Alexandria Bier Garden: Secondhand Chaos at 9:30 p.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: Too Extra Band from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m.
- Daniel O’Connell’s: Franklin Music Duo from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
- Evening Star Cafe: Cole Larravide at 8:30 p.m.
- Fish Market: DJ at 9 p.m.
- Galactic Panther: Rugan Lewis + Sol Reactor + The Orange Slices from 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.
- Hops N Shine: Classic Rock & The Beatles Music Bingo at 7 p.m.
- Laporta’s Restaurant: The Satin Doll Trio from 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.
- Lost Boy Cider: The Porch Lights from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub: The Wavos & Pat Garvey at 9 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere Music Hall: The Stylistics at 7:30 p.m.
- The Light Horse: Lloyd Braun Band at 9:30 p.m.
- The Study at Morrison House: Live piano music from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Two Nineteen Restaurant: Fat Chance from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
City of Alexandria
- 2 p.m.: Air Quality Action Days Webinar with Libraries (Virtual)
Saturday, April 27
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
- 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Historic Plant & Garden Sale at Mount Vernon
- 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.: Pedals & Pints: Long Ride at Handy Bikes
- 10 a.m.: Pilates At The Brewery at Aslin ALX
- 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.: Storytime Saturday/Sábado de cuentos at Carlyle House Historic Park
- 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.: Discovering Alexandria Architecture Walking Tour at Carlyle House Historic Park
- 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.: Nature Journaling Club at Del Ray Artisans
- 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.: Friends of Duncan Library Spring Book Sale at Duncan Library
- 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Pippin Toy Co. Opening Celebration at Pippin Toy Co.
- 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.: Local Yarn Store Day at Fibre Space
- 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.: 90s Drag Brunch at King & Rye
- 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Girl Scout Garden Day at Carlyle House Historic Park
- 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.: 2nd Annual Party for the Arts at Canal Center Plaza
- 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.: Ear Gear Art Workshop w/ Latisha at Galactic Panther
- 6 p.m. to 12 a.m.: Scholarship Fund of Alexandria Annual Gala & Auction at Hilton Mark Center
- 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.: Succulent & Sangria Workshop at PlantHouse
Live Music & Entertainment
- Alexandria Bier Garden: Dan Barry at 9:30 p.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: DeadEye Stare from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m.
- Daniel O’Connell’s: Waking Napster from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
- Galactic Panther: RedHorizon, The Backbeat Collective & Zawadi Live Music @ Galactic Panther from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
- Hops N Shine: Karaoke at 7 p.m.
- Laporta’s Restaurant: Sharon Clark Trio from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
- Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub: The Wavos & Pat Garvey at 9 p.m.
- Port City Brewing Company: Jokes On Tap: Free Comedy Night from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere Music Hall: B.J. The Chicago Kid at 7:30 p.m.
- The Light Horse: Back To The 90s at 9:30 p.m.
- The Little Theatre of Alexandria: Improv Show with the Retros from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- The Study at Morrison House: Live piano music from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Two Nineteen Restaurant: Form of Expression from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
City of Alexandria
- 8:30 a.m.: EPC Annual Retreat at Operations Center
- 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Drug Take Back Day at Alexandria Police Headquarters
- 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Drug Take Back Day at Neighborhood Pharmacy
- 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Drug Take Back Day at Fire Station 210
- 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Drug Take Back Day at Walgreens
- 11 a.m. to 12:30 pm.: Book Signing: “Hip Hop@50” at Alexandria Black History Museum
Sunday, April 28
Things To Do
- 8 a.m.: Dyke Marsh Sunday Morning Birdwalk at Dyke Marsh
- 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.: 40th Annual PNC Parkway Classic in Old Town
- 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
Live Music & Entertainment
- Blackwall Hitch: Jazz Brunch with Black Coffee from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- Crooked Beat Records: The Delarcos and Broken Hills at 5 p.m.
- Daniel O’Connell’s: Brian Gaffney from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Galactic Panther: ESP’s InterGalactic Open Mic from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
- Hops N Shine: Music Trivia from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Laporta’s Restaurant: 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.
- 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: Take 6 at 7:30 pm
- Two Nineteen Restaurant: Kev Powe Thang from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m.
City of Alexandria
- 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.: Superhero Brunch at Dr. Oswald Durant Memorial Center
Ryan Belmore is an award-winning news publisher, editor, and journalist. Born and raised in Rhode Island, he resides in Alexandria with his wife and two rescue dogs. He currently serves on the City of Alexandria’s Board of Zoning Appeals and previously served on the City’s Commission For The Arts. Email listings and events to Ryan at [email protected]. Follow Ryan on Instagram at whatsupalexandria.
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