Here’s a roundup of all the events, live music, and entertainment happening around Alexandria this weekend, Thursday, June 27, through Sunday, June 30, 2024.
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Thursday, June 27
Things To Do
- 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.: Strong Men & Women in Virginia’s History – Traveling Exhibition from the Library of Virginia at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.: African American Film Series – “Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.: Learn and Play Mahjong – American Style (winning hands on 2024 League card) at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
- 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.: Summer Quest: Amazing Reptiles at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
- 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.: Old Town North Farmers’ Market at Montgomery Park
- 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.: Thirsty Thursday Wine Tasting at Woodlawn Press Winery
- 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.: Tai Chi at Beatley Library – Balance Your Mind and Body at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.: Wheated Whiskey Tasting with Nick Farrell at Evening Star Cafe
- 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.: Nerdy Knotters – Knitters and crochet group at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
- 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.: Girls Who Code – Let’s learn to program! (ages 8-12) at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.: Meet Philadelphia Artist Lucy Shaiken at Nepenthe Gallery
Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Mike Kelley & Friends from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m.
- Alexandria Bier Garden: Trivia at 7:30 p.m.
- Aslin Beer Company – Alexandria: Trivia at 7 p.m.
- Augie’s Mussel House: Kyle Mercer from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Bark Social: Trivia from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Daniel O’Connell’s: Nick Tierra from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- Galactic Panther Art Gallery: Rap is Poetry Open Mic Night from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
- Hops N Shine: Trivia from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- Laporta’s Restaurant: Ken Kilpatrick Trio from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Lena’s: Gigi MacLaughlin & Isabella Perazzo from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Lost Boy Cider: Trivia Night from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub: Pat Garvey at 8:30 p.m.
- No. 9 Lounge at Evening Star: JT Horne from 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
- O’Shaughnessy’s: Conor Filicko & The Old Souls at 9 p.m.
- Pork Barrel: Alex Topetzes at 8:30 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 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 Study at Morrison House: Live Piano Music at 6 p.m.
Friday, June 28
Things To Do
- 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.: Burlington Coat Factory to Open at Alexandria’s Mount Vernon Plaza
- 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Strong Men & Women in Virginia’s History – Traveling Exhibition from the Library of Virginia at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.: The Uncle Devin Show at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.: FRIYAY Wine Tasting at Woodlawn Press Winery
- 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.: Fun Friday at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.: Yoga on the Magnolia Terrace-Happy Hour at Carlyle House
- 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.: Snkr Jam ’24 at charles Houston Recreation Center
- 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.: Independence Fireworks at Mount Vernon
- 6:30 p.m.: Alexandria Aces vs. South County Braves at Frank Mann Field
- 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.: Specialty Tour, Hamilton’s BFFs & Frenemies at Gadsby’s Tavern Museum
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Rich Russman Band from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
- Alexandria Bier Garden: SugarCoat at 9:30 p.m.
- Aslin Beer Company – Alexandria: Movie Night featuring The Karate Kid (1984) at 8:30 p.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: Spike Burton from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m.
- Daniel O’Connell’s: Messenger Band from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
- Fish Market: DJ at 9 p.m.
- Galactic Panther Art Gallery: Shipwrecked from 7 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 Cuates Grill: Karaoke from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.
- Los Toltecos: Karaoke from 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
- Lost Boy Cider: Game Night from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
- Makeda Ethiopian Restaurant: Mesfin and Tsehay Kassa at 10 p.m.
- Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub: Pat Garvey at 9 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere Music Hall: Bela Dona Band at 7:30 p.m.
- The Study at Morrison House: Live piano music from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday, June 29
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 7 p.m.: Hot Book Summer at Old Town Books
- 10 a.m.: Pilates at the Brewery at Aslin Beer Company – Alexandria
- 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.: 8th Annual Well Ray Festival in Del Ray
- 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Strong Men & Women in Virginia’s History – Traveling Exhibition from the Library of Virginia at Ellen Coolidge burke Branch Library
- 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.: Kitten Scavenger Hunt at The Dog Park
- 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.: Sip Sip Saturday Wine Tasting at Woodlawn Press Winery
- 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.: Oddball Cinema – The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
- 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.: Independence Fireworks at Mount Vernon
- 6:30 p.m.: Alexandria Aces vs D.C. Grays at Frank Mann Field
- 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.: Carnivorous Workshop at PlantHouse
- 7 p.m.: WFMA and Focus Present DAVE ROWE at St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Chris Timbers from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
- Alexandria Bier Garden: Tennessee Frisky at 9:30 p.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: Ryan Forrester from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m.
- Daniel O’Connell’s: David Thong Trio from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
- Galactic Panther Art Gallery: Border House + Fields & Forests + James Silver + Punk Rock and the CIA 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.
- Little Theater of Alexandria: Retros improv comedy show at 5 p.m.
- Makeda Ethiopian Restaurant: Negussie Bogale and Nani at 10 p.m.
- Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub: 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: Gary Puckett & The Union Gap at 7:30 p.m.
- The Light Horse: Noise In The Basement at 9:30 p.m.
- The Lyceum: Folk Grass – Shenandoah Run and The Carolyn Eyerly Band at 7:30 p.m.
- The Study at Morrison House: Live piano music from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Sunday, June 30
Things To Do
- 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.: West End Farmers Market at 4800 Brenman Park
- 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.: Alexandria Black history bicycle ride at Waterfront 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 Montgomery Park
- 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.: Escape The City – Alexandria at Alexandria City Hall
- 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.: Specialty Tour: Midwifery at Stabler Leadbeater Apothecary Museum
- 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.: The Wheeler Ave Derby at Port City Brewing Company
- 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.: Strong Men & Women in Virginia’s History – Traveling Exhibition from the Library of Virginia at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.: On Sundays, We Drink Wine at Woodlawn Press Winery
- 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.: Family Day with Young Historians at Gadsby’s Tavern Museum
- 6 p.m.: Chat & Chew with the Author, Barbara Brehon, At Elaine’s Restaurant
- 6:30 p.m.: Alexandria Aces vs. Southern Maryland Senators at Frank Mann Field
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: Brian Gaffney from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Evening Star Cafe: Rock Del Ray in the No. 9 Lounge featuring Gemma + Molly – Full Wunder – The Derds from 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
- Galactic Panther Art Gallery: ESP’s InterGalactic Open Mic from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
- Laporta’s Restaurant: Live music 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.
- 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 Lyceum: Free Afternoon Chamber Music from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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