Here’s a roundup of all the events, live music, and entertainment happening around Alexandria this weekend, Friday, November 22, through Sunday, November 24, 2024.
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Friday, November 22
Things To Do
- 10:15 a.m.: Baby Storytime at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 3:30 p.m.: Fun Friday at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 5 p.m.: Ice & Lights: The Winter Village at Cameron Run
- 6 p.m.: Jeremy Mann Exhibition, Artist Talk & Book Signing at Principle Gallery
- 7 p.m.: Guided Meditation with Cats at Mount Purrnon Cat Cafe & Wine Bar
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Chris Timbers Band at 9 p.m.
- Alexandria Bier Garden: Rebel Rose at 9:30 p.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: Timmie Metz Band at 9 p.m.
- Daniel O’Connell’s: Colby Sard at 9:30 p.m.
- Galactic Panther Art Gallery: The Moonbugs / The Delarcos / Dougie 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.
- Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub: Poehemia and Pat Garvey at 9 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere Music Hall: Paula Poundstone at 7:30 p.m.
- The Light Horse: Nova Buckshot at 9:30 p.m.
- The Study at Morrison House: Live Piano Music at 6 p.m.
Saturday, November 23
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
- 10 a.m.: Decorate a Tree for Birds at Jerome “Buddie” Ford Nature Center
- 10 a.m.: Pedals & Pints: Long Ride at Handy Bikes
- 10:30 a.m.: Grand Gaming Melee at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 11 a.m. Old Town Alexandria Cookie Crawl in Old Town
- 11:30 a.m.: Drag Brunch at Del Ray Pizzeria
- 1 p.m.: Alexandria Cider Festival at Lloyd House
- 1 p.m.: Fall/Winter BeerFest at Hops N Shine
- 2 p.m.: Board Game Cafe at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 3 p.m.: Tea Blending Workshop at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
- 5 p.m.: Ice & Lights: The Winter Village at Cameron Run
- 6 p.m.: 2024 Holiday Tree Lighting & ALX275 Closing Event at Market Square
- 6 p.m.: Washington Metropolitan Gamer Symphony Orchestra Presents: Rise to the Call at Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center
- 9 p.m.: House For The Homeless Winter Clothing Drive at O’Shaughnessy’s Pub
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Holly Montgomery at 9 p.m.
- Alexandria Bier Garden: Revel Without A Cause at 9:30 p.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: Too Extra Band at 9 p.m.
- Daniel O’Connell’s: Messenger Band at 9:30 p.m.
- Galactic Panther Art Gallery: The Seven Beez and Friends at 8 p.m.
- Hops N Shine: Karaoke at 9 p.m.
- Laporta’s Restaurant: Sharon Clark Trio at 7 p.m.
- Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub: Poehemia and Pat Garvey at 9 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere Music Hall: Paula Poundstone at 7:30 p.m.
- The Study at Morrison House: Live Piano Music at 6 p.m.
Sunday, November 24
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
- 9:30 a.m.: Turkey Trot 5k & 10K at Port City Brewing Company
- 10 a.m.: Holiday Cookie Decorating at Made in ALX
- 12 p.m.: Old Town Alexandria Cookie Crawl in Old Town
- 12 p.m.: Release party: Scattered, Smothered, Covered, & Chunked anthology at Elaine’s Restaurant
- 1 p.m.: Writers 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.: A Musical Celebration of Lafayette at Lyceum
- 5 p.m.: Ice & Lights: The Winter Village at Cameron Run
- 6 p.m.: GalleriaGeorgiAna: Torpedo Factory Exhibition Opening at Torpedo Factory Art Center
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Kev Powe Thang at 9 p.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: Black Coffee at 10:30 a.m.
- Evening Star Cafe: Rock Del RAY at 6 p.m.
- Galactic Panther Art Gallery: ESP’s InterGalactic Open Mic at 7:30 p.m.
- Laporta’s Restaurant: Steve Ragsdale at 11:30 a.m., Walt Johnson Trio at 6 p.m.
- Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub: Rook Richards at 8:30 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere Music Hall: Marshall Crenshaw with James Mastro at 7:30 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].
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