The City of Alexandria will celebrate its 275th Birthday on Saturday, July 13, at Oronoco Bay Park. The event includes live music and ends with the Grand Finale—a fireworks display at 9:30 p.m. Admission is free.
Scheduled activities for the celebration on Saturday include the following:
- 6 p.m.: Performance by Munit Mesfin
- 7:30 p.m.: Welcome by Event Emcee; Announcement by Town Crier; Remarks by Mayor Justin Wilson; and Poetry by Alexandria Poet Laureate Zeina Azzam
- 8 p.m.: Members of the City Council distribute birthday cupcakes
- 8:30 p.m.: Performance by the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra
- 9:30 p.m.: Grand finale fireworks display with Alexandria Symphony Orchestra and cannons by the U.S. Army Presidential Salute Battery
Besides the Birthday Celebration, here’s a roundup of all the events, live music, and entertainment happening around Alexandria this weekend, Thursday, July 11, through Sunday, July 14, 2024.
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Thursday, July 11
Things To Do
- 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.: Thursday Afternoon Book Discussion – “West with Giraffes” by Lynda Rutledge at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
- 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.: African American Film Series – “Passing” at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.: Learn and Play Mahjong – American Style at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
- 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.: Thirsty Thursday Wine Tasting at Woodlawn Press Winery
- 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.: Nailed IT at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
- 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.: Girls Who Code – Let’s learn to program! (ages 8-12) at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 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.: Annual Student Art Anthology at Nepenthe Gallery
- 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.: A Sip of Alexandria at Port City Brewing Company
- 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.: Duncan Literary Society – We meet at The Company of Books
- 6:30 p.m.: Alexandria Aces versus Senators at Frank Mann Field
- 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.: City of Alexandria Pipes & Drums Concert on Market Square
Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Mike Kelley & Friends from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m.
- Aslin – ALX: 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: 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 9 p.m.
- Laporta’s Restaurant: Ken Kilpatrick Trio from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Lena’s Woodfired Pizza & Tap: Dave Manley and Sammy Munuia from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Lost Boy Cider: Trivia from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub: Pat Garvey 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 12
Things To Do
- 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.: 1, 2, 3 Andrés at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.: Weaving and Kumihimo Braiding – The ancient art of Japanese Braiding at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.: Star Sailor and Brewers’ Cut Release at Port City Brewing Company
- 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.: African American Film Series – “Rustin” at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.: FRIYAY Wine Tasting at Woodlawn Press Winery
- 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
- 6 p.m.: Brewers’ Cut – Gluten Reduced Pale Ale Tasting at Port City Brewing Company
- 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.: Bastille Day Celebration at Lost Boy Cider
- 6:30 p.m.: Alexandria Aces versus 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
- 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.: Trivia Nights at Historic Sites: Alexandria History at Lee-Fendall House Museum & Garden
- 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.: Torpedo Factory Art Center’s 2nd Friday at Torpedo Factory Art Center
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Chris Timbers from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
- Alexandria Bier Garden: Broken Ground at 9:30 p.m.
- Aslin – ALX: Movie Night featuring Fantastic Mr. Fox at 8:30 p.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 Art Gallery: Heat of the Summer from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
- Hops N Shine: Music Bingo from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- Laporta’s Restaurant: The Satin Doll Quartet from 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.
- Lost Boy Cider: Bastille Day Celebration from 6 p.m. to 9 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: Powers & McLaughlin & Pat Garvey at 9 p.m.
- O’Shaughnessy’s: Pixie Jones & The Traitors at 9:30 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere Music Hall: Patty Griffin with Lucy Wainwright Roche at 7:30 p.m.
- The Study at Morrison House: Live Piano Music from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- The Light Horse: Kenny Kohlhaas at 9:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 13
Things To Do
- 7 a.m. to 12 p.m.: Old Town Farmers’ Market at Market Square Plaza
- 8 a.m.: Saturday Morning Club Run at Grounded Coffee Shop
- 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.: Del Ray Farmers Market at Pat Miller Neighborhood Square
- 10 a.m.: Fitness At The Brewery at Aslin ALX
- 10 a.m.: Candle Making Workshop at PlantHouse
- 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.: Story Time for Little Historians at Alexandria Black History Museum
- 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.: Summer Yoga Series at Lost Boy Cider
- 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.: Trash Trekkers – Burke Branch Walking and Litter Pickup Club at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.: Beyond the Battlefield: A Civil War Walking Tour of Alexandria at Lee-Fendall House Museum & Garden
- 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.: Little Miss Ann at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.: Pedals & Pints: Short Ride at Handy Bikes
- 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Summer Art Market 2024 at Del Ray Artisans Gallery
- 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.: Mobile Fly Shop at Aslin ALX
- 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.: Sip Sip Saturday Wine Tasting at Woodlawn Press Winery
- 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.: Kid’s Face Paint and Crafts at Hops N Shine
- 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.: Downsizing and planning for the future – The Peele Group 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 5 p.m.: Family Day with Young Historians at Gadsby’s Tavern Museum
- 3 p.m.: Steinway Artist, Pianist Stanislav Khristenko at The Lyceum
- 4 p.m.: Torpedo Factory 50th Anniversary BBQ
- 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.: 275th Alexandria Birthday Celebration at Oronoco Bay Park
- 6:30 p.m.: Houseplant Mounting Workshop at PlantHouse
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Fat Chance from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
- Alexandria Bier Garden: DJ Mike at 2:30 p.m., Small Town 7 at 9:30 p.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: Too Extra Band from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m.
- Daniel O’Connell’s: Mike Richards from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Irresponsible from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.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.
- O’Shaughnessy’s: Crushing Diamonds: Donna Summer Crush at 9 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere Music Hall: Patty Griffin with Lucy Wainwright Roche at 7:30 p.m.
- The Light Horse: A Night To Forget at 9:30 p.m.
- The Lyceum: Steinway Artist, Pianist Stanislav Khristenko at 3 p.m.
- The Study at Morrison House: Live Piano Music from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Sunday, July 14
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 4 p.m.: Summer Art Market 2024 at Del Ray Artisans Gallery
- 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.: Jigs & Swigs at Port City Brewing Company
- 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 Face Paint and Crafts at Hops N Shine
- 1:30 p.m.: Dried Floral Gold Hoop Workshop at PlantHouse
- 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.: Board Game Bliss at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 6:30 p.m.: Alexandria Aces versus at Senators at Frank Mann Field
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Rich Russman Band from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m.
- Bark Social: Britton James from 2 p.m. to 5 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 Art Gallery: ESP’s InterGalactic Open Mic from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 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.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Lyceum: Free Afternoon Chamber Music from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
