Here’s a roundup of all the events, live music, and entertainment happening around Alexandria this weekend, Friday, November 1, through Sunday, November 3, 2024.
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Friday, November 1
Things To Do
- 12 p.m.: Tidings Ale Returns at Port City Brewing Company
- 3:30 p.m.: Fun Friday at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 3:30 p.m.: Lego Competition at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
- 6:30 p.m.: Specialty Tour: Hamilton’s BFFs & Frenemies at Gadsby’s Tavern Museum
- 7 p.m.: Del Ray Poetry Reading at St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Live music at 9 p.m.
- Alexandria Bier Garden: DJ JD at 9:30 p.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: Nightcap at 9 p.m.
- Daniel O’Connell’s: Mike Richards at 9:30 p.m.
- Hops N Shine: Music Bingo at 7 p.m.
- Laporta’s Restaurant: The Satin Doll Quartet at 7:30 p.m.
- Murphy’s Irish Pub: Colby Sard and Pat Garvey at 9 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere Music Hall: The Steeldrivers at 7:30 p.m.
- The Little Theatre of Alexandria: Jekyll & Hyde The Musical at 8 p.m.
- The Study at Morrison House: Live Piano Music at 6 p.m.
Saturday, November 2
Things To Do
- 7 a.m.: Old Town Farmers’ Market at Market Square Plaza
- 7 a.m.: St. Rita 5K and Fun Run for Education at GW Middle School
- 8 a.m.: Del Ray Farmers Market at Pat Miller Neighborhood Square
- 8 a.m.: Founders Park Clean-up at Founders Park
- 8:30 a.m.: Forest Bathing at Woodlawn & Pope-Leighey House
- 9 a.m.: EcoSavvy Gardening Faire at Green Spring Gardens
- 10 a.m.: Pilates at The Brewery at Aslin ALX
- 11 a.m.: Alexandria Fall-O-Ween at John Carlyle Square
- 1 p.m.: The Write Stuff at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
- 12 p.m.: Manxsgiving at Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub
- 12 p.m.: Elaine’s Book Club at Elaine’s Restaurant
- 12 p.m.: Del Ray’s Day of the Dead throughout Del Ray
- 2 p.m.: Board Game Cafe at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 2 p.m.: Candle Making & Wine Tasting Workshop at Woodlawn Press Winery
- 6 p.m.: Tables of Conscience book-themed dinner
- 6:30 p.m.: Specialty Tour: Hamilton’s BFFs & Frenemies at Gadsby’s Tavern Museum
- 7 p.m.: Komolapur Express | Season 2 at Nannie J. Lee Recreation Center
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Live music at 9 p.m.
- Alexandria Bier Garden: Comedy at 7:30 p.m., Tennessee Frisky at 9:30 p.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: Black Coffee at 9 p.m.
- Daniel O’Connell’s: Waking Napster at 9:30 p.m.
- Galactic Panther: Jackie and The Treehorns + Blood Family Reunion + Gaspers at 6 p.m.
- Hops N Shine: Karaoke at 9 p.m.
- Laporta’s Restaurant: Sharon Clark Trio at 7 p.m.
- Murphy’s Irish Pub: Pat Garvey & Practically Einstein at 9 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere Music Hall: The Steeldrivers at 7:30 p.m.
- The Light Horse: Hot Cactus at 9:30 p.m.
- The Little Theatre of Alexandria: Jekyll & Hyde The Musical at 8 p.m.
- The Study at Morrison House: Live Piano Music at 6 p.m.
Sunday, November 3
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
- 11 a.m.: 2024 Alexandria Fall Fest at River Farm
- 1 p.m.: Secrets of Wilkes Street: A Historic Cemetery Tour Linked to Lee-Fendall at Lee-Fendall House Museum & Garden
- 1 p.m.: Writers Group at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 2 p.m.: Paint Your Pet’s Portrait in Watercolor at Made in ALX
- 2 p.m.: Paint and Sip Wine Experience at Negus Winery And Meadery
- 2 p.m.: Mindful Living: Exploring the Mind at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
- 7 p.m.: Alexandria Film Festival Kick-Off Screening at Patagonia
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Live music at 9 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: Antonio James at 11:30 a.m., Walt Johnson Trio at 6 p.m.
- Murphy’s Irish Pub: Rook Richards at 8:30 p.m.
- No. 9 Lounge: Friends of ROAM Showcase at 5:30 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere Music Hall: Sixpence None The Richer at 7:30 p.m.
- The Little Theatre of Alexandria: Jekyll & Hyde The Musical at 2 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 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].
