Here’s a roundup of all the events, live music, and entertainment happening around Alexandria this weekend, Friday, August 9 through Sunday, August 11, 2024.
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Friday, August 9
Things To Do
- 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.: Hefeweizen Release at Port City Brewing Company
- 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
- 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.: Trivia Nights at Historic Sites: Star Wars 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: Fat Chance from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
- Alexandria Bier Garden: Too Much Feedback at 9:30 p.m.
- Aslin – ALX: Movie Night featuring Spaceballs at 8:30 p.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: Timmie Metz Band from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m.
- Fish Market: DJ at 9 p.m.
- Galactic Panther: Grocery Bag (TX Garage Punk) + Palladists & It Wants 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.
- Los Cuates Grill: Karaoke from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.
- Makeda Ethiopian Restaurant: Mesfin and Tsehay Kassa at 10 p.m.
- Murphy’s Irish Pub: Pat Garvey at 9 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere Music Hall: White Ford Bronco 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.
- The Little Theatre of Alexandria: Memphis at 8 p.m.
Saturday, August 10
Things To Do
- 15th Annual Alexandria Sidewalk Sale throughout Old Town and beyond
- 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 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Del Ray Vintage & Flea Market at Mt. Vernon & Bellefonte Ave.
- 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.: Candle Making Workshop at PlantHouse
- 10:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.: Sing Books with Emily at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
- 10:30 a.m.: Author Event: Cynthia Cliff – A Weekend Trip at Hooray For Books
- 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.: Pedals & Pints: Short Ride at Handy Bikes
- 11:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.: Sing Books with Emily at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
- 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.: TACA Presents: Taste of ACE (African Cultural Education) at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.: Face Painting plus Arts & Crafts for Kids at Hops N Shine
- 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.: Board Game Cafe at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.: The Zero-K Race at The Light Horse
- 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.: ART OPENING PARTY – “SYMBOLS” at Galactic Panther
- 6 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.: The Friendship Fire Company: From Fighting Fires to City Museum at Lee-Fendall House Museum & Garden
- 6:30 p.m.: Kokedama Workshop at PlantHouse
- 8 p.m.: GITS & GIGGLES at Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Just For Fun from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
- Alexandria Bier Garden: Best of DC Comedy Show at 7:30 p.m., Starting Early at 9:30 p.m., Salsa Night (Upstairs) at 10 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: Liability + Alex Alavi & the Funky Breakfast + Rubber Dagger from 8 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 Irish Pub: Tyler Goldstein & Pat Garvey at 9 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere Music Hall: 1964: The Tribute at 7:30 p.m.
- The Light Horse: 7 Deadlies at 9:30 p.m.
- The Little Theatre of Alexandria: Memphis at 8 p.m.
- The Pier Bar: Moran Tripp Duo at 8 p.m.
- The Study at Morrison House: Live Piano Music from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Sunday, August 11
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
- 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.: Specialty Tour: A Magical Apothecary at Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum
- 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.: Kitten Scavenger Hunt at The Dog Park
- 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.: Crab Feast Alexandria at Aslin – ALX
- 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.: Paw Patrol and Rapunzel host Kids and Family Day at Hops N Shine
- 1:30 p.m.: Kids Kokedama Workshop at PlantHouse
- 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.: Paint and Sip at Ramparts Tavern & Grill
- 5 p.m.: Ghost Tour of Old Town Virginia at Town Square
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.
- 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 Irish Pub: Conor Malone from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Rook Richards at 8:30 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere Music Hall: Trevor Hall: An Evening In A Blue Sky Mind at 7:30 p.m.
- The Lyceum: Free Afternoon Chamber Music from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
