Looking to make the most of your weekend in Alexandria? Whether you’re into live music, hands-on workshops, or a cozy night with a staged reading, this weekend has something for everyone.
Of course, sports fans may be watching the NFL Divisional Playoff matchup at 8 p.m. on Saturday as the Washington Commanders take on the Detroit Lions.
Dive into the complete list of events below, and don’t forget to submit your own happenings to ALXnow!
Reminder – If you go to an event or show you read about here, be sure to tell the venue you read about it on ALXnow!
Friday, January 17
Things To Do
- 10:15 a.m.: Baby Storytime at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 11 a.m.: Spanish Dance Ensemble at Lee Center
- 3:30 p.m.: Fun Friday at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 6:30 p.m.: Boozy Bonsai Workshop at PlantHouse
- 7 p.m.: Guided Meditation with Cats at Mount Purrnon Cat Cafe & Wine Bar
- 8 p.m.: Staged Reading Series: A Bold Stroke for a Husband at The Little Theatre of Alexandria
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Just For Fun at 9 p.m.
- Aslin – ALX: Bailey Hayes at 5 p.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: Too Extra Band at 9 p.m.
- Clyde’s at Mark Center: Jonathan Quigley at 9 p.m.
- Daniel O’Connell’s: Messenger Band at 9:30 p.m.
- Galactic Panther Art Gallery: Noche De Cumbia 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.
- Lost Boy Cider: New Year Disco Bingo at 6 p.m.
- Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub: Poehemia & Rocky Guttmann at 9 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere Music Hall: Eaglemania at 7:30 p.m.
- The Light Horse Restaurant: Noise In The Basement at 9:30 p.m.
- The Little Theatre of Alexandria: Staged Reading Series: A Bold Stroke for a Husband at 8 p.m.
- The Study at Morrison House: Live Piano Music at 6 p.m.
Saturday, January 18
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.: Candle Making Workshop at PlantHouse
- 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.: Inauguration Weekend Open House at Gadsby’s Tavern Museum
- 12 p.m.: January Drag Brunch at Del Ray Pizzeria & Draft House
- 1 p.m.: Dungeons & Dragons at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
- 2 p.m.: Learn to Make Bath Bombs at Made in ALX
- 2 p.m.: Sip & Wick Candle Making & Wine Tasting at Woodlawn Press Winery
- 2 p.m.: Board Game Cafe at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 4 p.m.: The Official Onesie Bar Crawl – Alexandria at The Light Horse Restaurant
- 6 p.m.: Tables of Conscience Book-Themed Dinners with ACRP members
- 8 p.m.: Improv Comedy Show with the Retros at The Little Theatre of Alexandria
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Bill Pappas Project at 9 p.m.
- Alexandria Bier Garden: Broken Ground at 9:30 p.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: Black Coffee at 9 p.m.
- Daniel O’Connell’s: Irresponsible at 9:30 p.m.
- Galactic Panther Art Gallery: T$K: Cold Front at 7 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 & Rocky Guttmann at 9 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere Music Hall: Kindred The Family Soul at 7:30 p.m.
- The Light Horse Restaurant: A Night To Forget at 9:30 p.m.
- The Little Theatre of Alexandria: Improv Comedy Show with the Retros at 8 p.m.
- The Study at Morrison House: Live Piano Music at 6 p.m.
Sunday, January 19
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
- 10 a.m.: Alexandria Canal Lock and Basin – One Day Viewing in Old Town
- 11 a.m.: Yoga with Cats at Mount Purrnon Cat Cafe & Wine Bar
- 1 p.m.: Writers Group at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 1 p.m.: Inauguration Weekend Open House at Gadsby’s Tavern Museum
- 2 p.m.: Alexandria Oddball Cinema – The Surprise at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 2 p.m.: Mindful Living: Exploring the Mind – An 8-week series on mindfulness for anyone and everyone at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
- 4 p.m.: Sunday Baby Time at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Kev Powe Thang at 9 p.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: Jazz Brunch with Black Coffee at 10:30 a.m.
- Daniel O’Connell’s: Nick Tierra at 5 p.m.
- Laporta’s Restaurant: Steve Zubrick 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: Kindred The Family Soul at 7:30 p.m.
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].
