What’s Up in Alexandria This Memorial Day Weekend: May 23 – 27

Here’s a roundup of all the events, live music, and entertainment happening around Alexandria this weekend; enjoy! 

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Thursday, May 23

On ALXnow – Old Town vs. Del Ray business softball battle is Thursday

Things To Do

• 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.: Mahjong Club – with DC Riichi Mahjong at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
• 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm: Tai Chi at Beatley Library – Balance Your Mind and Body at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
• 6 pm: 4th Annual Del Ray vs. Old Town Softball Game at Little Simpson Field
• 6 pm to 7 pm: Yoga on the Magnolia Terrace at Carlyle House
• 6 pm to 7 pm: Nerdy Knotters – Knitting and Crochet group at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
• 6 pm to 7:30 pm: In Memory of Yasmine Iskander at Nepenthe Gallery
• 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm: Jellyfish Terrarium Workshop at PlantHouse
• 7 pm to 9 pm: “Get the Picture” with Bianca Bosker at the Del Ray Artisans

Entertainment

• 219 Restaurant: Live Music from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m.
• Alexandria Bier Garden: Trivia at 7:30 p.m.
• American Legion Post 24: Trivia at 7 p.m.
• Aslin ALX: Trivia at 7 p.m.
• Augie’s Mussel House: Rook Richards from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Bark Social: Trivia from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• Daniel O’Connell’s: David Tarr from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
• Hops N Shine: Trivia from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• Laporta’s Restaurant: Ken Kilpatrick Trio from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• Lena’s: Gigi MacLaughlin and Isabella Perazzo from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub: Open Mic at 8:30 pm, Rocky Guttmann at 8:30 p.m.
• No. 9 Lounge at Evening Star: Live music from 8:30 pm to 10:30 p.m.
• O’Shaughnessy’s: Conor Filicko & The Old Souls at 9 p.m.
• Pork Barrel: Live music at 8:30 p.m.
• Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 8:30 p.m.
• Rosemont Cellar: Music On The Patio from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Shooter McGee’s: Karaoke at 8 p.m.
• St. Elmo’s Del Ray: Not So Modern Jazz Quartet at 6:30 p.m.
• The Birchmere Music Hall: Ruth Moody (of The Wailin’ Jennys) at 7:30 p.m.
• The Little Theatre of Alexandria: Mark Twain’s “Is He Dead” at 8 p.m.
• The Study at Morrison House: Live Piano Music at 6 p.m.

Friday, May 24

Things To Do

• 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.: FRIYAY Wine Tasting at Woodlawn Press Winery
• 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.: Wine Tasting with TJ at Rosemont Cellar
• 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.: Candle Making Workshop at PlantHouse
• 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.: Guided Meditation With Cats – Embracing Change at Mount Purrnon Cat Cafe & Wine Bar
• 8 p.m.: PETER BAYER Organ Recital at Old Presbyterian Meeting House

Live Music & Entertainment

• 219 Restaurant: Fat Chance from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
• Alexandria Bier Garden: Climb On at 9:15 p.m.
• Blackwall Hitch: Too Extra Band from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m.
• Daniel O’Connell’s: David Andrew Smith Duo from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
• Fish Market: DJ at 9 p.m. 
• Galactic Panther: Keddjra with Argo and the Violet Queens and Sheila the Band – Live Music from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
• Hops N Shine: Music Bingo from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Hotel AKA Alexandria: Duck Chuck Goose from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Laporta’s Restaurant: The Satin Doll Quartet from 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.
• Lost Boy Cider: Live music with J Squared from 7 pm to 9 pm
• Los Cuates Grill: Karaoke from 10 p.m. to 2 a.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: Rocky Guttmann & Poehemia at 9 p.m.
• O’Shaughnessy’s: Slim and Zach Lees at 9 p.m.
• Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
• Shooter McGee’s: Karaoke from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.
• The Light Horse: Back To The 90s at 9:30 p.m.
• The Little Theatre of Alexandria: Mark Twain’s “Is He Dead” at 8 p.m.
• The Study at Morrison House: Live piano music from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Saturday, May 25

On ALXnow – Alexandria’s outdoor pool season kicks off this month

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
• 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.: Pedals & Pints: Long Ride at Handy Bikes
• 10 a.m.: Pilates at the Brewery at Aslin Alexandria
• 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.: Morning Tea at Del Ray Artisans
• 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.: Preservation Tours: Lost Buildings of Alexandria-The Berg & Parker-Gray Neighborhoods at Lee-Fendall House
• 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.: Pool Opening Day at the City of Alexandria’s Old Town Pool, Memorial Pool, and Warwick Pool
• 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.: Sip Sip Saturday Wine Tasting at Woodlawn Press Winery
• 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.: The Autobiography Of Miss Jane Pittman – Film at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
• 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.: Free Wine Tasting at Planet Wine Shop
• 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.: Board Game Cafe at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Live Music & Entertainment

• 219 Restaurant: Live Music from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
• Alexandria Bier Garden: Maggie Shot at 12 p.m.
• Blackwall Hitch: Timmie Metz Band from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m.
• Daniel O’Connell’s: Practically Einstein from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
• Galactic Panther: Sonic Disturbance – Live Music from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
• Hops N Shine: Karaoke from 8 p.m. to 11 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: Rocky Guttmann & Poehemia at 9 p.m.
• Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
• The Birchmere Music Hall: Walter Beasley at 7:30 p.m.
• The Light Horse: Lloyd Braun Band at 9:30 p.m.
• The Little Theatre of Alexandria: Mark Twain’s “Is He Dead” at 8 p.m.
• The Study at Morrison House: Live piano music from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Sunday, May 26

Things To Do

• 8 a.m.: Dyke Marsh Sunday Morning Birdwalk at Dyke Marsh
• 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 2 p.m.: Old Town North Farmers Market at 901 North Royal St.
• 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.: Specialty Tour: Peeling Back the Layers at Gadsby’s Tavern Museum
• 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
• 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.: Board Game Bliss at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
• 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.: CANDIDATE FORUM – Cameron Station & West End Issues at Cameron Station Community Clubhouse
• 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.: Preschool STEAM Sundays at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
• 7:30 p.m.: After Dark Old Town, Virginia Ghost Tour and Nightlife Experience at Town Square

Live Music & Entertainment

• 219 Restaurant: Live Music from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m.
• Alexandria Bier Garden: DJ Set – In The Biegarden at 9:30 p.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: 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: Americana Music Bingo from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
• Makeda Ethiopian Restaurant: Live Jazz music 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: Maggie Rose with Fancy Hagood at 7:30 p.m.
• The Little Theatre of Alexandria: Mark Twain’s “Is He Dead” at 3 p.m.

Monday, May 27

Things To Do

• 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.: Alexandria Vietnam War Memorial Dedication
• 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.: Betha Wolfe Yoga Class at Lost Boy Cider
• 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.: Joggers & Lagers at Port City Brewing Company

Entertainment

• 219 Restaurant: Live Music from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
• Alexandria Bier Garden: Comedy Open Mic Night at 8 p.m.
• Augie’s: Shane Gamble from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Daniel O’Connell’s: Traditional Irish Session from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
• Del Ray Pizzeria: Trivia at 7 p.m.
• Laporta’s Restaurant: Jim West Piano from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• Mason Social: Rook Richards from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub: Sean Chyun at 8:30 p.m.
• O’Shaughnessy’s: Open Mic at 8 p.m.
• Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
• The Light Horse: Karaoke at 9 p.m.

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].