Here’s a roundup of all the events, live music, and entertainment happening around Alexandria this weekend; enjoy!
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Friday, May 10
Things To Do
- 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.: FRIYAY Wine Tasting at Woodlawn Press Winery
- 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.: Alexandria NAACP, Shiloh Baptist Church, DPC to hold City Council Forum at Nannie J. Lee Memorial Recreation Center
- 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.: Cocktails by Candlelight at Gunston Hall
- 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.: Dried Floral Gold Floral Hoop Workshop at PlantHouse
- 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.: “OFF THE ISLAND ” – Contemporary Art from Havana to Alexandria at The Art Loft
- 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.: 2nd Friday at Torpedo Factory Art Center
- 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.: “Music of the Americas!” Washington Metro Philharmonic Season Finale at The George Washington Masonic National Memorial
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Rich Russman from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
- Alexandria Bier Garden: Mike Leverone at 9:30 p.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: Too Extra Band from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m.
- Daniel O’Connell’s: Scott Erickson from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
- Fish Market: DJ at 9 p.m.
- Galactic Panther: Drummers Can Achieve / What Strange Beast / Mazerrati Star from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
- Hops N Shine: Music Bingo 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.
- Makeda Ethiopian Restaurant: Mesfin and Tsehay Kassa at 10 p.m.
- Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub: Powers & McLaughlin and Pat Garvey at 9 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub: Thorn & Roses: An Evening of Sad Girl Pop at 7 p.m.
- The Birchmere Music Hall: 10,000 Maniacs at 7:30 p.m.
- The Light Horse: Buckshot NoVA at 9:30 p.m.
- The Study at Morrison House: Live piano music from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Alexandria Library
- 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.: Lego Competition at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
- 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.: Fun Friday at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
City of Alexandria
- No events or meetings are scheduled.
Saturday, May 11
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 2 p.m.: Del Ray Vintage & Flea Market at 1900 Mt. Vernon Ave.
- 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Mother’s Day Brunch at Whiskey & Oyster
- 10 a.m.: Fitness At The Brewery hosted by E60 Fitness at Aslin Alexandria
- 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.: YogaSix Class at Lost Boy Cider
- 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.: Preservation Tours: Lost Buildings of Alexandria – The Berg & Parker-Gray at Lee-Fendall House Museum & Garden
- 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.: Jellyfish Terrarium Workshop at PlantHouse
- 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Eco-City Festival at Northern Virginia Community College
- 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.: Lives, Loves, Loss: Remembering the Enslaved Families of Mount Vernon at George Washington’s Mount Vernon
- 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Spring Art Market at Del Ray Artisans
- 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.: Pedals & Pints: Short Ride at Handy Bikes
- 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.: National Dog Mom’s Day with Bark Social!
- 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.: 2024 Del Ray House & Garden Tour at Pat Miller Square
- 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.: Adoption Event at Petsmart Potomac Yards
- 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.: Sip Sip Saturday Wine Tasting at Woodlawn Press Winery
- 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.: Rose Roundabout at Wine Gallery 108
- 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Free Wine Tasting – Breck: Ozelay at Planet Wine
- 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.: Mother’s Day Market at Lost Boy Cider
- 2 p.m.: Civil War Hospital Tour at Lee-Fendall House Museum & Garden
- 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.: George Washington Whiskey Tasting at George Washington’s Distillery & Gristmill
- 3:30 p.m.: Spring Concert at Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center
- 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.: Bath & Brew at Port City Brewing Company
- 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.: Kayondra Reid Clarinet Recital at Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum
- 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.: Just As I Am | Alexandria Choral Society Concert at Westminster Presbyterian Church
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Just For Fun from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
- Alexandria Bier Garden: Jamal Russell Live – Comedy Night at 8 p.m., Small Town 7 at 9:30 p.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: Ryan Forrester from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m.
- Daniel O’Connell’s: Run For Cover from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
- Galactic Panther: Sable Drive + Verdant Fields + Olivia Maaia Live Music from 8 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.
- Makeda Ethiopian Restaurant: Negussie Bogale and Nani at 10 p.m.
- Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub: Powers & McLaughlin and Pat Garvey at 9 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere Music Hall: The Longest Johns “The Voyage Tour” at 7:30 p.m.
- The Light Horse: A Night To Forget at 9:30 p.m.
- The Study at Morrison House: Live piano music from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Alexandria Library
- 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.: All We Can Save Circle – Discussion Group at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
- 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.: Trash Trekkers -Burke Branch Walking and Litter Pickup Club at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.: Human Trafficking Forum at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.: John Lewis: Good Trouble – Film at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch 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.: Film Series – “Wonka” at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
City of Alexandria
- 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.: Transportation Commission Retreat at Del Pepper Center
- 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.: Story Time for Little Historians at Alexandria Black History Museum
- 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Eco-City Festival at Northern Virginia Community College
Sunday, May 12
Things To Do
- 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.: West End Farmers Market at 4800 Brenman Park
- 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Four Mile Run Farmers & Artisans Market at 4109 Mt. Vernon Ave.
- 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.: Succulent & Sangria Workshop at PlantHouse
- 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Old Town North Farmers Market at 901 North Royal St.
- 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Mother’s Day Buffet at Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant
- 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Rivershed Run 5k at Port City Brewing
- 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.: On Sundays, We Drink Wine at Woodlawn Press Winery
- 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.: Kid’s Crafts at Hops N Shine
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Kev Powe Thang 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: Jack Gregori 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.
- Makeda Ethiopian Restaurant: Live Jazz music at 8 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: The Longest Johns “The Voyage Tour” at 7:30 p.m.
Alexandria Library
- 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.: Preschool STEAM Sundays at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
City of Alexandria
- 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.: Specialty Tour: Peeling Back the Layers at Gadsby’s Tavern Museum
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].
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