Here’s a roundup of all the festivities, events, live music, and entertainment happening around Alexandria this weekend, Friday, December 27, through Sunday, December 29, 2024.
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Friday, December 27
Things To Do
- 10:15 a.m.: Baby Storytime at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 12 p.m.: Monkspell Release at Port City Brewing Co.
- 12 p.m.: Couples Ring Making Class at Wear Ever Jewelry
- 3:30 p.m.: Fun Friday at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 5 p.m.: Twist It: Bar Spoon Making & Mixology at Wear Ever Jewelry
- 5 p.m.: Ice & Lights: The Winter Village at Cameron Run
- 6:30 p.m.: Jellyfish Terrarium Workshop at PlantHouse
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: T.B.D. at 9 p.m.
- Aslin – ALX: Fountains at 5 p.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: Timmie Metz Band at 9 p.m.
- Daniel O’Connell’s: David Thong Trio at 9:30 p.m.
- Galactic Panther Art Gallery: Can’t Be Mute(ed) at 7 p.m.
- Hops N Shine: Music Bingo at 7 p.m.
- Laporta’s Restaurant: The Satin Doll Quartet at 7:30 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere Music Hall: Charles Esten “Love Ain’t Pretty Tour” with Jones Point at 7:30 p.m.
- The Light Horse: Practically Einstein at 9:30 p.m.
- The Study at Morrison House: Live Piano Music at 6 p.m.
Saturday, December 28
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.: Pedals & Pints: Long Ride at Handy Bikes
- 10:30 a.m.: Grand Gaming Melee at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 12 p.m.: Couples Ring Making Class at Wear Ever Jewelry
- 2 p.m.: Board Game Cafe at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 5 p.m.: Ice & Lights: The Winter Village at Cameron Run
- 6:30 p.m.: Succulent & Sangria Workshop at PlantHouse
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Holly Montgomery at 9 p.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: Too Extra Band at 9 p.m.
- Daniel O’Connell’s: Chasing Autumn at 9:30 p.m.
- Hops N Shine: Karaoke at 9 p.m.
- Laporta’s Restaurant: Sharon Clark Trio at 7 p.m.
- Port City Brewing Co.: Jokes on Tap: Free Comedy Night at 7 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere Music Hall: A Very MaysaChristmas with the Jazz Funk Soul Orchestra at 7:30 p.m.
- The Light Horse: Practically Einstein at 9:30 p.m.
- The Study at Morrison House: Live Piano Music at 6 p.m.
- Zuki Moon: Karaoke at 8 p.m.
Sunday, December 29
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
- 5 p.m.: Ice & Lights: The Winter Village at Cameron Run
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.
- Del Ray Pizzeria: Harry Potter Trivia Night at 7 p.m.
- Galactic Panther Art Gallery: ESP’s InterGalactic Open Mic at 7:30 p.m.
- Laporta’s Restaurant: Live music 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: Bela Dona Band 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].
