After a snowy week in Alexandria, this weekend offers a perfect chance to shake off cabin fever and dive into the city’s vibrant events. From cozy library storytimes and nature workshops to live music and bustling farmers markets, there’s something for everyone to enjoy this weekend.
Whether you’re crafting terrariums, grooving to local bands, or exploring vintage finds, this weekend promises plenty of ways to embrace the winter charm of Alexandria.
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Bundle up, watch out for that ice, and enjoy!
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Friday, January 10
Things To Do
- 10:15 a.m.: Baby Storytime at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 10:30 a.m.: Nature Discoveries at Jerome “Buddie” Ford Nature Center
- 12 p.m.: Virtual Humor Art Exhibit at Del Ray Artisans
- 1 p.m.: Low Vision Resource Group – Resources for people experiencing low vision at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 3:30 p.m.: Fun Friday at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 6:30 p.m.: Wassail Party at Lost Boy Cider
- 6:30 p.m.: Jellyfish Terrarium Workshop at PlantHouse
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Bobby Thompson Trio at 9 p.m.
- Aslin – ALX: Greg Kneller at 5 p.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: Ryan Forrester at 9 p.m.
- Clyde’s at Mark Center: Shartel & Hume at 9 p.m.
- Daniel O’Connell’s: Broken Ground at 9:30 p.m.
- Galactic Panther Art Gallery: Lew Calico + Inside Voices + Bash Rodriguez 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: Pat Carroll & Powers & McLaughlin 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: The Martin Sexton Abbey Road Show at 7:30 p.m.
- The Study at Morrison House: Live Piano Music at 6 p.m.
Saturday, January 11
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.: Fitness At The Brewery at Aslin ALX
- 10 a.m.: Candle Making Workshop at PlantHouse
- 10:30 a.m.: Nature Play at Jerome “Buddie” Ford Nature Center
- 10:30 a.m.: VETOGA Yoga Series – hosted by Adam Shaw, of Spiro Spero Yoga at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
- 11 a.m.: Walk & Talk – Parker-Gray/Braddock Metro at Charles Houston Recreation Center
- 11 a.m.: Pedals & Pints: Short Ride at Handy Bikes
- 12 p.m.: Del Ray Vintage & Flea Market at Del Ray United Methodist Church
- 1 p.m.: Know Your Rights! – with First Shift Justice Project at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
- 2 p.m.: Handcraft Tuesday – Weekend Edition at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 2 p.m.: Board Game Cafe at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 4 p.m.: The Wolf Moon Market at Crooked Beat Records
- 6:30 p.m.: Bring Your Own Vessel Workshop at PlantHouse
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Rich Russman at 9 p.m.
- Alexandria Bier Garden: Small Town 7 at 9:45 p.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: Spike Burton at 9 p.m.
- Galactic Panther Art Gallery: Streak Promoter Presents Spotlight Sessions at 4 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 & Powers & McLaughlin at 9 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere Music Hall: Last Train Home at 7:30 p.m.
- The Study at Morrison House: Live Piano Music at 6 p.m.
Sunday, January 12
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
- 1 p.m.: Military Children Got Talent – World Search at Charles Houston Recreation Center
- 1 p.m.: Kids Arts & Crafts at Hops N Shine
- 1:30 p.m.: Junk Journal – Start the new year off by making a junk journal at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 1:30 p.m.: Board Game Bliss at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 2:30 p.m.: Preschool STEAM Sundays at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
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: Brian Gaffney at 5 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.
Image via Del Ray Vintage & Flea Market/Facebook
Ryan Belmore is an award-winning news publisher, editor, and journalist. Born and raised in Rhode Island, he relocated to Alexandria, Virginia, with his wife in 2021. He 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].
