Here’s a roundup of all the events, live music, and entertainment happening around Alexandria this weekend, Thursday, July 4, through Sunday, July 7, 2024.
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Thursday, July 4
Things To Do
- 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.: An American Celebration at Mount Vernon
- 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.: Thirsty Thursday Wine Tasting at Woodlawn Press Winery
Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Mike Kelley & Friends from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m.
- American Legion Post 24: Trivia from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Aslin Beer Company – Alexandria: Trivia at 7 p.m.
- Augie’s Mussel House: Rook Richards from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Bark Social Alexandria: Trivia from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Daniel O’Connell’s: Evin O’Riordan at 7 p.m.
- Laporta’s Restaurant: Ken Kilpatrick Trio from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Lost Boy Cider: George Katsos from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Trivia from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub: Pat Carroll at 8:30 p.m.
- O’Shaughnessy’s: Conor Filicko & The Old Souls at 9 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- Shooter McGee’s: Karaoke at 8 p.m.
- The Study at Morrison House: Live Piano Music from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday, July 5
Things To Do
- 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.: German Pilsner Release at Port City Brewing Co.
- 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
- 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.: Algeria’s Independence Day at Market Square
- 6:30 p.m.: Boozy Bonsai Workshop at PlantHouse
- 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.: Specialty Tour, Hamilton’s BFFs & Frenemies at Gadsby’s Tavern Museum
- 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.: City of Alexandria Community Family Picnic at Leonard “Chick” Armstrong Recreation Center
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Sol Roots from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
- Alexandria Bier Garden: DJ Mike Rodriguez at 9 p.m.
- Daniel O’Connell’s: Colby Sard at 9:30 p.m.
- Fish Market: DJ at 9 p.m.
- Galactic Panther Art Gallery: Spark Isle/It Is//Big Government from 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.
- Hops N Shine: 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.
- Makeda Ethiopian Restaurant: Mesfin and Tsehay Kassa at 10 p.m.
- Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub: Pat Carroll at 9 p.m.
- O’Shaughnessy’s: Moran Tripp at 9 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere Music Hall: Magical Mystery Doors – A Tribute to The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, and The Doors at 7:30 p.m.
- The Study at Morrison House: Live Piano Music from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- The Light Horse: Practically Einstein at 9:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 6
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
- 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.: All We Can Save Circle – Discussion Group at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
- 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.: Ty-Rone Travis at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.: Sip Sip Saturday Wine Tasting at Woodlawn Press Winery
- 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.: Doula Dos and Don’ts at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
- 2 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.: Civil War Hospital Tour at Lee-Fendall House Museum & Garden
- 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.: Kumihimo: Braided Bookmarks at Made in ALX
- 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.: Board Game Cafe at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 6:30 p.m.: Jellyfish Terrarium Workshop at PlantHouse
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Form of Expression from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: Black Coffee from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m.
- Daniel O’Connell’s: Practically Einstein at 9:30 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: Pat Carroll + Broken Ground at 9 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere Music Hall: Donnell Rawlings at 7:30 p.m.
- The Light Horse: Hall Pass Nova Band at 9:30 p.m.
- The Study at Morrison House: Live Piano Music from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Sunday, July 7
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.
- 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Old Town North Farmers Market at Montgomery Park
- 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.: Chain Mail Bracelet Workshop at Del Ray Artisans
- 11 a.m.: Fireworks Embroidery Class w/Capital Stitch Co. at Made in ALX
- 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.: Specialty Tour: A Magical Apothecary at Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum
- 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.: On Sundays, We Drink Wine at Woodlawn Press Winery
- 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.: Writers Group at Beatley
- 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.: Family Day with Young Historians at Gadsby’s Tavern Museum
- 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.: Preschool STEAM Sundays at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Rich Russman Band 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.
- Galactic Panther Art Gallery: ESP’s InterGalactic Open Mic from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 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.
- Lost Boy Cider: Road Trip! 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 Lyceum: Free Afternoon Chamber Music from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
