Here’s a roundup of all the events, live music, and entertainment happening around Alexandria this weekend, Friday, December 6, through Sunday, December 8, 2024.
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Friday, December 6
Things To Do
- 12 p.m.: Lafayette at Woodlawn at Woodlawn & Pope-Leighey House
- 3:30 p.m.: Fun Friday at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 4 p.m.: Lyceum Late Nights at Lyceum
- 5 p.m.: Holiday Tours at Woodlawn & Pope-Leighey House
- 6 p.m.: “Limbs: A Group Art Show” and “The Way of Gods” at Galactic Panther Art Gallery
- 6 p.m.: Holiday Rave Bingo at Lost Boy Cider
- 6 p.m.: Holiday Market at Del Ray Artisans Gallery
- 6 p.m.: The Highland Holiday Gathering at The Lyceum
- 6:30 p.m.: Gadsby’s Tavern Museum Society and LTA present “A Christmas Carol” at Little Theater of Alexandria
- 7 p.m.: Del Ray Poetry Reading at St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Sol Roots at 9 p.m.
- Alexandria Bier Garden: Too Much Feedback at 9:30 p.m.
- Aslin – ALX: Empris at 5 p.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: Ryan Forrester Band at 9 p.m.
- Clyde’s at Mark Center: Jonathan Quigley at 9 p.m.
- Daniel O’Connell’s: Colby Sard 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.
- Lost Boy Cider: Holiday Rave Bingo at 6 p.m.
- Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub: Pat Garvey at 9 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere Music Hall: Chris Botti at 7:30 p.m.
- The Light Horse: Practically Einstein at 9:30 p.m.
- The Little Theatre of Alexandria: Gadsby’s Tavern Museum Society and LTA present “A Christmas Carol” at 6:30 p.m.
- The Study at Morrison House: Live Piano Music at 6 p.m.
Saturday, December 7
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
- 9 a.m.: Holiday Market at Del Ray Artisans Gallery
- 9:30 a.m.: Grinchmas at Charles Houston Recreation Center
- 10 a.m.: Holiday Palooza at Amazon Fresh
- 10 a.m.: Holiday Ceramics Sale at The Art League’s Madison Annex
- 10 a.m.: Friends of Barrett Library Book Sale at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
- 10 a.m.: Pilates at Aslin – ALX
- 10 a.m.: Holiday Market at The Alexandrian Hotel
- 10 a.m.: Christmas Bazaar at The Old Town Shop
- 11 a.m.: Scottish Christmas Walk Parade in Old Town
- 11 a.m.: Friends of Burke Library Winter Book Sale at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 12 p.m.: Scottish Walk Open House at Carlyle House Historic Park
- 12 p.m.: Snow Daze at Aslin – ALX
- 1 p.m.: Hops Holiday Market at Hops N Shine
- 1 p.m.: I’m A Poet And I Know It: Creative Writing Workshop at Charles e. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 1 p.m.: Annual Small Works Invitational & Opening Reception at Principle Gallery
- 2 p.m.: Holiday Art Bazaar at the Canal Center
- 2 p.m.: Ship Biscuit Ornaments at Alexandria Archaeology Museum
- 2 p.m.: Ornament Crafting Pop-Up at ALX Community – Waterfront
- 2 p.m.: Holiday Festival at Torpedo Factory Art Center
- 5:30 p.m.: Holiday Boat Parade at Waterfront Park
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Fat Chance at 9 p.m.
- Alexandria Bier Garden: Hall Pass at 9:30 p.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: Black Coffee at 9 p.m.
- Daniel O’Connell’s: Brendan’s Voyage at 1 p.m., Pete Baker at 6 p.m., Run For Cover at 9:30 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: Pat Carroll at 10 a.m., Powers & McLaughlin at 12 p.m. & 9 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere Music Hall: Chris Botti at 7:30 p.m.
- The Light Horse: Collective at 9:30 p.m.
- The Little Theatre of Alexandria: A Christmas Carol at 2 p.m. & 5 p.m.
- The Study at Morrison House: Live Piano Music at 6 p.m.
Sunday, December 8
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 a.m.: Christmas Market and Framing at Nepenthe Gallery
- 10 a.m.: Santa Storytime at Lost Boy Cider
- 11 a.m.: Holiday Market at Del Ray Artisans Gallery
- 11 a.m.: Ornament Decorating Pop-Up at Augie’s Mussel House
- 12 p.m.: Holiday Ceramics Sale at The Art League’s Madison Annex
- 12 p.m.: Women’s Initiative Network 5th Annual Holiday Charity Drive at Patagonia
- 1 p.m.: Old Town Gingerbread Decorating at Gadsby’s Tavern Museum
- 1 p.m.: Friends of Burke Library Winter Book Sale at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 2 p.m.: Holiday Luncheon for Senior Citizens at Alexandria City High School
- 2:30 p.m.: Preschool STEAM Sundays at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
- 3 p.m.: WMPA CONCERT: Holiday Dreams at GW Masonic Memorial
- 4 p.m.: Christmas Ceilidh at Alexandria Country Day School
- 6 p.m.: Del Ray Holiday Season Kickoff at Pat Miller Neighborhood Square
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Kev Powe Thang at 9 p.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: Black Coffee at 10:30 a.m.
- Daniel O’Connell’s: Bobby Reed at 5 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.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere Music Hall: The Musical Box at 7:30 p.m.
- The Little Theatre of Alexandria: A Christmas Carol at 2 p.m. & 5 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].
