Looking for plans this weekend in Alexandria? There’s something for everyone, from family-friendly activities and creative workshops to live music and lively entertainment. Whether you’re a foodie, music lover, or just looking for a place to cheer on the Washington Commanders on Sunday, Alexandria has you covered.
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 24
Things To Do
- 10:15 a.m.: Baby Storytime at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 11 a.m.: Metro Red returns at Port City Brewing Company
- 3:30 p.m.: Alexandria Teen Science Cafe at Chinquapin Park Recreation Center
- 3:30 p.m.: Fun Friday at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 4:30 p.m.: Youth Event: Paint Your Own Pet Portrait at Animal Welfare League of Animals
- 6:30 p.m.: New Year Tarot Workshop at Lost Boy Cider
- 6:30 p.m.: Succulent & Sangria Workshop at PlantHouse
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Fat Chance at 9 p.m.
- Alexandria Bier Garden: DJ JD at 9:45 p.m.
- Aslin – ALX: Empris at 5 p.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: Levi Stephens at 9 p.m.
- Clyde’s at Mark Center: Brent & Co at 9 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.
- Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub: Pat Garvey at 9 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere Music Hall: Chante Moore at 7:30 p.m.
- The Light Horse Restaurant: Buckshot at 9:30 p.m.
- The Study at Morrison House: Live Piano Music at 6 p.m.
Saturday, January 25
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
- 8 a.m.: Wreaths Across America (Removal) at Alexandria National Cemetery
- 10 a.m.: Fitness At the Brewery at Aslin ALX
- 10 a.m.: Pedals & Pints: Long Ride at Port City Brewing Company
- 10 a.m.: Free Kids Craft Saturdays at Made in ALX
- 10 a.m.: Alexandria Delegation General Assembly Town Hall at Minnie Howard
- 10:30 a.m.: Grand Gaming Melee at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 10:30 a.m.: VETOGA Yoga Series at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
- 12 p.m.: 2025 Lunar New Year Celebration at ALX Community – Atrium
- 12 p.m.: ALX Community Seed Swap at Warwick Village
- 2 p.m.: Board Game Cafe at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 3 p.m.: Gold Rush: An American Musical Adventure at Alexandria City High School Auditorium
- 5 p.m.: Book Launch Party: Desserts to Mountaintops – The Pilgrimage Of Motherhood at Torpedo Factory Art Center
- 5 p.m.: “Carmen” at 150: An Evening of Opera Choruses and Scenes at Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center
- 6 p.m.: Hobby Time: A Building, Painting, and Movies Night at Your Hobby Place
- 6:30 p.m.: Kokedama Workshop at PlantHouse
- 7 p.m.: Burns Night 2025 – Celebrating Scotland’s National Bard at The MacMillian Spirit House
- 7 p.m.: RELIC Ensemble returns to Alexandria at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Kingpin at 9 p.m.
- Alexandria Bier Garden: The Carter Farm Band at 9:30 p.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: Bravenoise at 9 p.m.
- Daniel O’Connell’s: BNHLS Album Release 2025 Showcase at 7 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: Pat Garvey at 9 p.m.
- Port City Brewing Company: Comedy Night at 7 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere Music Hall: Dar Williams with special guest Pat Byrne at 7:30 p.m.
- The Light Horse Restaurant: Collective at 9:30 p.m.
- The Study at Morrison House: Live Piano Music at 6 p.m.
Sunday, January 26
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
- 11 a.m.: Outlandish Tour at the Apothecary Museum at Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum
- 1:30 p.m.: Candle Making Workshop at PlantHouse
- 2 p.m.: Alexandria Oddball Cinema – The Surprise at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 2:30 p.m.: Preschool STEAM Sundays at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
- 3 p.m.: Washington Commanders at Philadelphia Eagles in NFL NFC Conference Championship
- 3 p.m. NFC Championship Watch Party at Port City Brewing Company
- 3 p.m.: NFC Championship Watch Party at Alexandria Bier Garden
- 3 p.m.: Washington Commanders Watch Party at Pork Barrel BBQ Restaurant
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Kev Powe Thang at 9 p.m.
- Bar No. 9 Lounge at Evening Star Cafe: The Rock of Ages Jam Session at 5:45 p.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: Jazz Brunch with Black Coffee at 10:30 a.m.
- Daniel O’Connell’s: Brian Gaffney at 5 p.m.
- Galactic Panther Art Gallery: 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.
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].
