Here’s a roundup of all the events, live music, and entertainment happening around Alexandria this weekend, Friday, September 6, through Sunday, September 8, 2024.
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Friday, September 6
Things To Do
- 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.: Cosmic Coast Release at Port City Brewing Company
- 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.: Blood Drive at Lost Boy Cider
- 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.: Fun Friday at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.: Lego Competition at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
- 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.: Back to School Book Fair at Lost Boy Cider
- 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.: Opening Reception for Fascinating Fiber, Alluring Fabric Art Exhibit at Del Ray Artisans Gallery
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Sol Roots from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
- Alexandria Bier Garden: The Crown Jewels from 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.
- Aslin – ALX: Movie Night featuring The Matrix at 8:30 p.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: Mark Dunn from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m.
- Daniel O’Connell’s: Mike Richards from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 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.
- Lost Boy Cider: Duck Chuck Goose from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Makeda Ethiopian Restaurant: Mesfin and Tsehay Kassa at 10 p.m.
- Murphy’s Irish Pub: The Too Extra Band & Pat Gravey at 9 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere Music Hall: John Cafferty & The Beaver Brown Band at 7:30 p.m.
- The Light Horse: Practically Einstein at 9:30 p.m.
- The Little Theatre of Alexandria: The Explorers Club at 8 p.m.
- The Study at Morrison House: Live Piano Music from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday, September 7
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 a.m. to 10 a.m.: Founders Park Clean-Up at Founders Park
- 9:30 a.m.: Kids Storytime at Old Town Books
- 10 a.m.: Pilates At The Brewery at Aslin ALX
- 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.: Beyond the Battlefield: A Civil War Walking Tour of Alexandria at Lee-Fendall House Museum & Garden
- 12 p.m.: Book Launch Party “I Ain’t Afraid” The World of Lulu Bell Parr, Wild West Cowgirl at Elaine’s Restaurant
- 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.: Get Out & Type! – An open writing event with vintage typewriters 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.: Board Game Cafe at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 6:30 p.m.: Succulent & Sangria Workshop at PlantHouse
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Just For Fun from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
- Alexandria Bier Garden: Comedy Show at 8 p.m.
- Aslin – ALX: Torrey B. from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: Black Coffee from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m.
- Galactic Panther: Psych Night 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 Irish Pub: Practically Einstein at 9 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere Music Hall: James McMurtry (Solo) with BettySoo at 7:30 p.m.
- The Light Horse: Side Piece at 9:30 p.m.
- The Little Theatre of Alexandria: The Explorers Club at 8 p.m.
- The Study at Morrison House: Live Piano Music from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Sunday, September 8
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 3 p.m.: Del Ray Urban Sketchers at Del Ray Artisans
- 1:30 p.m.: Candle Making Workshop at PlantHouse
- 2 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.: Call for Strikes: American Labor in the 20th Century at Lee-Fendall House Museum & Garden
- 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.: Alexandria Oddball Cinema – Master of the World at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 5 p.m.: Old Town Salsa&Bachata at Jones Point Park
- 8 p.m. to 9 p.m.: Freedmen’s Cemetery Anniversary Vigil at Contrabands and Freedmen Cemetery Memorial
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Kev Powe Thang from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: Jeremiah Miles from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- Daniel O’Connell’s: Chris Lynn from 5 p.m. to 8 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: Rook Richards at 8:30 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere Music Hall: Jake Shimabukuro at 7:30 p.m.
- The Little Theatre of Alexandria: The Explorers Club at 2 p.m.
- The Lyceum: Free Afternoon Chamber Music from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
