Here’s a roundup of all the events, live music, and entertainment happening around Alexandria this weekend, Friday, September 13, through Sunday, September 15, 2024.
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Friday, September 13
Things To Do
- 10:15 a.m.: Baby Storytime at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 12 p.m.: Rauchbier Returns at Port City Brewing Company
- 3:30 p.m.: Fun Friday at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 6 p.m.: “Catharsis-Wild Heart” Curated by Anna Wypych at Principle Gallery
- 7 p.m.: Torpedo Factory Art Center 2nd Friday Event at Torpedo Factory
- 7 p.m.: The Untold Stories of Lee-Fendall House Residents and Their Resting Places at Lee-Fendall House Museum & Garden
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Bobby Thompson Trio at 9 p.m.
- Alexandria Bier Garden: Small Town 7 at 9:30 p.m.
- Aslin – ALX: Movie Night featuring Little Miss Sunshine at 8:30 p.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: Too Extra Band at 9 p.m.
- Daniel O’Connell’s: Irresponsible Duo at 9:30 p.m.
- Fish Market: DJ at 9 p.m.
- Galactic Panther: ShawnMikael[s] and Friends: An Evening of Improv and Stand-Up Comedy at 8 p.m.
- Hops N Shine: Music Bingo at 7 p.m.
- Laporta’s Restaurant: The Satin Doll Quartet at 7:30 p.m.
- Los Cuates Grill: Karaoke at 10 p.m.
- Makeda Ethiopian Restaurant: Mesfin and Tsehay Kassa at 10 p.m.
- Murphy’s Irish Pub: Pat Carroll at 9 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere Music Hall: Who’s Bad – The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience “20th Anniversary Tour” at 7:30 p.m.
- The Light Horse: Kenny Kohlhaas 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 at 6 p.m.
Saturday, September 14
Things To Do
- 7 a.m.: Old Town Farmers’ Market at Market Square Plaza
- 8 a.m.: Del Ray Farmers Market at Pat Miller Neighborhood Square
- 8:30 a.m.: Goodman Celebration Symposium at the George Washington National Masonic Memorial
- 9 a.m.: Del Ray Vintage & Flea Market at Del Ray Psych & Wellness
- 9 a.m.: Muster Friendship and Firefighting in Alexandria at Friendship Firehouse Museum
- 10 a.m.: 22nd Annual Alexandria Old Town Art Festival at John Carlyle Square
- 10 a.m.: Fitness At The Brewery at Aslin ALX
- 10 a.m.: Bloom Stitching Workshop at PlantHouse
- 10 a.m.: Hispanic Heritage Month at Patrick Henry Recreation Center
- 10 a.m.: Trash Trekkers – Burke Branch Walking and Litter Pickup Club at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 10:30 a.m.: A World War II Walking Tour of Alexandria at Lee-Fendall House Museum & Garden
- 10:30 a.m.: Local Legacies: The Wood Family at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
- 11 a.m.: Chunky Knit Pumpkin Workshop at AR Workshop Alexandria
- 11 a.m.: Pedals & Pints: Short Ride at Handy Bikes
- 11 a.m.: Black Family Reunion at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
- 12 p.m.: Makers’ Market at Port City Brewing Co.
- 12 p.m.: Autumn Warehouse Shopping Event at Collectors Anime
- 12 p.m.: BLUEJACKET KÖLSCH FEST at Rustico
- 2 p.m.: Board Game Cafe at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 3 p.m.: Riesling Rendezvous at Wine Gallery 108
- 6 p.m.: Liberation of Paris Garden Party at Lloyd House
- 6 p.m.: Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day at Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub
- 6 p.m.: German Oktoberfest Tasting with Greg Engert at Planet Wine
- 6:30 p.m.: Jellyfish Terrarium Workshop at PlantHouse
- 8 p.m.: Back To Fall: Improv Comedy Show with the Auxiliary at The Lyceum
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Fat Chance at 9 p.m.
- Aslin – ALX: Lexa Noelle at 6 p.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: Timmie Metz Band at 9 p.m.
- Daniel O’Connell’s: Waking Napster at 9:30 p.m.
- Galactic Panther: Sable Drive / Boy Meets Pearl / Safety Bear / Ri Dickulous at 8 p.m.
- Hops N Shine: Karaoke at 9 p.m.
- Laporta’s Restaurant: Sharon Clark Trio at 7 p.m.
- Makeda Ethiopian Restaurant: Negussie Bogale and Nani at 10 p.m.
- Murphy’s Irish Pub: Pat Carroll at 9 p.m.
- O’Shaughnessy’s: Moondaddies at 9 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere Music Hall: Bob Schneider with Martin and Kelly at 7:30 p.m.
- The Light Horse: Noise In The Basement 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 at 6 p.m.
Sunday, September 15
Things To Do
- 8:30 a.m: West End Farmers Market at 4800 Brenman Park
- 9 a.m.: Four Mile Run Farmers & Artisans Market at 4109 Mt. Vernon Ave.
- 9 a.m.: Old Town North Farmers Market at Montgomery Park
- 10 a.m.: 22nd Annual Alexandria Old Town Art Festival at John Carlyle Square
- 10 a.m.: Friendship Firehouse Symposium at George Washington Masonic Memorial
- 11 a.m.: Beam Sword Video Game Tournament at Aslin ALX
- 1 p.m.: Author Event: Rory Lucey – SCRAM: Society of Creatures Real and Magical at Hooray For Books
- 1 p.m.: Writers Group at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 1:30 p.m.: Kids Adventure Terrarium Workshop at PlantHouse
- 2 p.m.: Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 2:30 p.m.: Preschool STEAM Sundays at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
- 3 p.m.: Free Afternoon Chamber Music: Summer Sundays at the Lyceum
- 4 p.m.: Jazz at Meade – The L’Tanya Mari’ Quartet at Meade Memorial Episcopal Church
- 5 p.m.: Hip Hop Yoga with Beer & Cookies at Port City Brewing Company
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Kev Powe Thang at 9 p.m.
- Alexandria Bier Garden: Comedy Open Mic at 7 p.m.
- Bark Social Alexandria: Sammy Krimstein at 2 p.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: Black Coffee at 10:30 a.m.
- Daniel O’Connell’s: Brian Gaffney at 5 p.m.
- Galactic Panther: ESP’s InterGalactic Open Mic at 7:30 p.m.
- Laporta’s Restaurant: Steve Zubrick at 11:30 a.m., Walt Johnson Trio at 6 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: Ruben Studdard at 7:30 p.m.
- The Little Theatre of Alexandria: The Explorers Club at 2 p.m.
- The Lyceum: Free Afternoon Chamber Music at 3 p.m.
Ryan Belmore is an award-winning news publisher, editor, and journalist. A Rhode Island native, he has lived in Alexandria with his wife, Jen, and their rescue dogs, Aero and June, since 2021. Ryan serves on the City of Alexandria’s Board of Zoning Appeals and previously served on the City’s Commission For The Arts. Contact Ryan at [email protected].
