Here’s a roundup of all the events, live music, and entertainment happening around Alexandria this weekend, Friday, July 26 through Sunday, July 28, 2024.
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Friday, July 26
Things To Do
- 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.: Mr. Lilo at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.: Fun Friday at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.: Buried Ships of Robinson Landing Exhibit at Robinson Terminal South
- 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.: Yoga on the Magnolia Terrace-Happy Hour at Carlyle House
- 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.: Family Dance Night at Charles Houston Recreation Center
- 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.: Alexandria Film Festival Presents “The Arc of Oblivion” in Honor of ALX275 at The Lyceum
- 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Game Night at Lost Boy Cider
- 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.: Guided Meditation with Cats at Mount Purrnon Cat Cafe & Wine Bar
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Holly Montgomery from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
- Alexandria Bier Garden: DJ JD – Local DJ at 9:30 p.m.
- Aslin – ALX: Movie Night featuring Aliens at 8:30 p.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: Ryan Forrester Band from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m.
- Fish Market: DJ at 9 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.
- 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 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
- Makeda Ethiopian Restaurant: Mesfin and Tsehay Kassa at 10 p.m.
- Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub: Pat Carroll at 9 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Study at Morrison House: Live Piano Music from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- The Light Horse: Climb On at 9 p.m.
- The Little Theatre of Alexandria: Memphis at 8 p.m.
Saturday, July 27
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 Port City Brewing Company
- 10 a.m.: Candle Making Workshop at PlantHouse
- 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.: Unlock Your Creative Potential: Affirmation Card Workshop at Del Ray Artisans
- 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.: Rainbow Puppets Presents: Beautiful Tales at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.: Incorporating Native Plants for Biodiversity – Part I – Understanding Native and Non-native Plants at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
- 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.: Beats, Bites, and Brews in Old Town Alexandria at John Carlyle Square
- 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.: Patio Pig Roast Party at Sweet Fire Donna’s
- 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.: Christmas In July at Hops N Shine
- 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.: Christmas in July Vendor Market at Lost Boy Cider
- 2 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.: Rainbow Puppets Presents: Beautiful Tales at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
- 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.: Paint Your Pet’s Portrait in Watercolor at Made in ALX
- 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.: Board Game Cafe at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.: Aslin Summer Games at Aslin – ALX
- 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.: Designing American Living at Woodlawn & Pope-Leighey House
- 6:30 p.m.: Succulent & Sangria Workshop at PlantHouse
- 8 p.m.: Improv Comedy Show at The Lyceum
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Rich Russman Band from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
- Alexandria Bier Garden: Road Street Avenue at 9:30 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.
- Galactic Panther: Starranko from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
- Hops N Shine: Karaoke from 9 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: Pat Carroll at 9 p.m.
- Port City Brewing Company: Comedy Night from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere Music Hall: Countess Luann De Lesseps: Marry F Kill at 7:30 p.m.
- The Light Horse: Diplomatic Immunity at 9:30 p.m.
- The Little Theatre of Alexandria: Memphis at 8 p.m.
- The Lyceum: Improv Comedy Show at 8 p.m.
- The Study at Morrison House: Live Piano Music from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Sunday, July 28
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
- 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.: Kids Arts & Crafts at Hops N Shine
- 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.: Science Behind Harry Potter at Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum
- 2 p.m.: Candle Making Workshop at Made in ALX
- 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.: Oddball Cinema – After Hours at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
- 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.: Family Day with Young Historians at Gadsby’s Tavern Museum
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 10 p.m.
- Evening Star Cafe: The Friends Of ROAM Summertime Concert in the No. 9 Lounge from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- Galactic Panther: 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.
- Port City Brewing Company: Adult Swim & Grad School from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere Music Hall: Peter White at 7:30 p.m.
- The Little Theatre of Alexandria: Memphis at 2 p.m.
- The Lyceum: Free Afternoon Chamber Music from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
