Here’s a roundup of all the events, live music, and entertainment happening around Alexandria this weekend; enjoy!
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Friday, May 3
Things To Do
- 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.: May Book Sale at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.: FRIYAY Wine Tasting at Woodlawn Press Winery
- 5 p.m.: “WTF IS THAT WINE!?” Tasting at Rosemont Cellar
- 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.: Cinco de Mayo Celebration at Hi/Fi
- 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.: Moss Wall Workshop at PlantHouse
- 7 p.m.: NVFS’ 100 Years of Service Celebration at Torpedo Factory Art Center
- 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.: Opening Reception for The Art of Tea Exhibit at Del Ray Artisans Gallery
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Live music (to be announced) from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
- Alexandria Bier Garden: Starting Early at 9:15 p.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: JoJo Bayliss from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m.
- Daniel O’Connell’s: Mike Richards from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
- Fish Market: DJ at 9 p.m.
- Galactic Panther: Dance Unity: Beats for Gaza Relief & Local Homelessness Support from 8:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.
- Hops N Shine: Motown Records & Michael Jackson Music Bingo w/ Right Proper Brewing at 7 p.m.
- Laporta’s Restaurant: The Satin Doll Quartet from 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.
- Los Toltecos: Karaoke at 8:30 p.m.
- Lost Boy Cider: First Friday Live Music: Tennessee Frisky from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub: Pat Garvey at 9:30 p.m.
- O’Shaughnessy’s Pub: Roscoe Tripp, Jackie and The Treehorns, Fields & Forests from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere Music Hall: Al Di Meola Electric Band at 7:30 p.m.
- The Light Horse: Practically Einstein at 9:30 p.m.
- The Study at Morrison House: Live piano music from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Alexandria Library
- 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Burke Branch Friends Book Sale at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.: Fun Friday at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
City of Alexandria
- 8 a.m to 9 a.m.: Health and Safety Coordinating Committee at City Hall
- 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.: 12th Building Safety Month Kick off Event at Market Square
Saturday, May 4
Things To Do
- 7 a.m. to 12 p.m.: Old Town Farmers’ Market at Market Square Plaza
- 8 a.m.: Patrick Henry & Polk PTA Spring Galaxy Fun Run at Patrick Henry
- 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.: Del Ray Farmers Market at Pat Miller Neighborhood Square
- 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Revolutionary War Weekend at George Washington’s Mount Vernon
- 10 a.m.: Pilates At The Brewery at Aslin Beer Company – Alexandria
- 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.: Preservation Tours: Lost Buildings of Alexandria – The Berg & Parker-Gray at Lee-Fendall House
- 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Candle Making Workshop at PlantHouse
- 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Exploring Flavors & Spices Workshop at Made in ALX
- 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Alexandria Art Show & Craft Spring Fair ~ Mother’s Day Celebration at John Carlyle Square
- 11 a.m. to 12 a.m.: Cinco de Mayo Festival and Day Party at Urbano 116
- 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Made in ALX Spring Makers’ Market at Port City Brewing Company
- 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.: Sip Sip Saturday Wine Tasting at Woodlawn Press Winery
- 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.: StarKist Tuna Day at Miracle League of Alexandria
- 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.: Lip Balm-Making Workshop at Made in ALX
- 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.: Del Ray Spring Pop-Up Market at Pat Miller Neighborhood Square
- 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.: Bourb n’ Derb at Aslin Beer Company – Alexandria
- 2 p.m. to 11 p.m.: Cinco de Mayo Celebration – Kentucky Derby at American Legion Post 24
- 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.: Alexandria Tacos and Tequila Bar Crawl in Old Town
- 7 p.m.: Chamber Music Series Concert at Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Live music (to be announced) from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
- Alexandria Bier Garden: Mojo Aces at 9:15 p.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: David Andrew Smith from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m.
- Daniel O’Connell’s: Broken Ground from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
- Galactic Panther: Getting Jazzy Wit’ It – Comedy and Jazz Night from 7:30 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: Both Sides & Pat Garvey at 9 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere Music Hall: Varietopia with Paul F. Tompkins at 7:30 p.m.
- The Light Horse: Noise In The Basement at 9:30 p.m.
- The Study at Morrison House: Live piano music from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Urbano 116: DJ from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Alexandria Library
- 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Barrett Friends Book Sale at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
- 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Burke Branch Friends Book Sale at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.: Handcraft Tuesday – Weekend Edition at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.: Board Game Cafe at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.: All Alexandria Reads: Star Wars Lego – May the Fourth Be With You! At Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
City of Alexandria
- 9 a.m.: Independent Community Policing Review Board at City Hall
- 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.: RecFest 2024 at Armistead L. Boothe Park
- 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Mother’s Day Spa at Mount Vernon Recreation Center
- 12:45 p.m.: CERT Graduation at Fire Station 210
- 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.: Alexandria-Caen Sister City Comm Spring Jazz Fête at Lloyd House
Sunday, May 5
Things To Do
- 8 a.m.: Dyke Marsh Sunday Morning Birdwalk at Dyke Marsh
- 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.: Alexandria Cars & Coffee at Hollin Hall Shopping Center
- 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Four Mile Run Farmers & Artisans Market
- 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Revolutionary War Weekend at George Washington’s Mount Vernon
- 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Old Town North Farmers Market
- 11 a.m. to 12 a.m.: Cinco de Mayo Festival and Day Party at Urbano 116
- 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.: Anthropologie Old Town Mother’s Celebration Market at Anthropologie Old Town Alexandria
- 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.: On Sundays, We Drink Wine at Woodlawn Press Winery
- 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.: Candle-Making Workshop at Made in ALX
- 3 p.m.: AYDO & AYSE in Concert at Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center
- 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.: Cinco De MaYOGA at Port City Brewing Company
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Live music (to be announced) from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: Jazz Brunch with Black Coffee from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 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: Antonio James from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Walt Johnson Trio from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub: Rook Richards at 8:30 p.m.
- O’Shaughnessy’s: Hip Hop Blend at 7 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere Music Hall: Madeleine Peyroux with Joy Clark at 7:30 pm
- Urbano 116: DJ from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Alexandria Library
- 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.: Burke Branch Friends Book Sale at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.: Writers Group at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.: A Living Legacy of Courage – 1939 Library Sit-In Descendants Panel at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
City of Alexandria
- 10:30 a.m.: Specialty Tour: Peeling Back the Layers at Gadsby’s Tavern Museum
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