Looking for something fun to do in Alexandria this weekend? This weekend is packed with something for everyone, from unique workshops and poetry readings to farmers’ markets and Super Bowl watch parties. Of course, don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy a delicious meal during the final weekend of Alexandria Restaurant Week!
Check out the complete list of events below, and if you attend something you found here, be sure to let the venue know you read about it on ALXnow!
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Friday, February 7
Things To Do
- Alexandria Restaurant Week at 90+ participating restaurants
- George Washington Cherry Challenge at participating restaurants
- 9 a.m.: First Friday Bird Count at Dora Kelley Nature Park
- 10:15 a.m.: Baby Storytime at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 11 a.m.: Sleeping Beauty Ballet Presentation at Lee Center
- 11 a.m.: Ways & Means is back at Port City Brewing Company
- 3:30 p.m.: Lego Competition at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
- 3:30 p.m.: Fun Friday at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 5 p.m.: GW Community Garden Kickoff Meeting at St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub
- 6 p.m.: Galentine’s Day Event: Make your own Valentine’s Treats at Fibre Space
- 6:30 p.m.: Palentine’s Smudge Stick Workshop at Lost Boy Cider
- 7 p.m.: Del Ray Poetry Reading at St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub
- 7 p.m.: MeWOW Show at Del Ray Artisans
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Sol Roots at 9 p.m.
- Alexandria Bier Garden: Maggie Shot Burns at 9:30 p.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: Timmie Metz Band at 9 p.m.
- Clyde’s at Mark Center: Jonathan Quigley 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, Powers & McLaughlin at 9 p.m.
- O’Shaughnessy’s Pub: Jehovah’s Favorite Choir and Dave Ray at 9 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere: Yasmin Williams at 7:30 p.m.
- The Light Horse Restaurant: The Darts at 9:30 p.m.
- The Study at Morrison House: Live Piano Music at 6 p.m.
Saturday, February 8
Things To Do
- Alexandria Restaurant Week at 90+ participating restaurants
- George Washington Cherry Challenge at participating restaurants
- 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.: Del Ray Vintage & Flea Market at Mount Vernon Avenue and E. Custis
- 10 a.m.: Valentine’s Palooza at Amazon Fresh
- 10 a.m.: Storytime for Little Historians at Alexandria Black History Museum
- 10 a.m.: Valentine Card Take & Make at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 10 a.m.: Trash Trekkers at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 10:30 a.m.: Nature Play at Jerome “Buddie” Ford Nature Center
- 10:30 a.m.: VETOGA Yoga Series at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
- 11 a.m.: Pedals & Pints: Short Ride at Handy Bikes
- 11 a.m.: Under the Same Roof at Lee-Fendall House Museum & Garden
- 11 a.m.: Candle Making Workshop at Made in ALX
- 11:30 a.m.: American Hair Wrap History at Lyceum
- 1 p.m.: Face Painting plus Arts & Crafts for Kids at Hops N Shine
- 1 p.m.: Terrariums of Love: Valentine’s Day Workshop at Greenstreet Gardens
- 2 p.m.: Board Game Cafe at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 6:30 p.m.: Specialty Tour: Hamilton’s BFF & Frenemies at Gadsby’s Tavern Museum
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Holly Montgomery at 9 p.m.
- Alexandria Bier Garden: Small Town 7 at 9:30 p.m., Comedy Night at 9:30 p.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: Black Coffee at 9 p.m.
- Daniel O’Connell’s: BNHLS Album Release 2025 Showcase 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, Powers & McLaughlin at 9 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere: Who’s Bad: The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience at 7:30 p.m.
- The Little Theatre of Alexandria: Matilda at 8 p.m.
- The Study at Morrison House: Live Piano Music at 6 p.m.
Sunday, February 9
Things To Do
- Alexandria Restaurant Week at 90+ participating restaurants
- George Washington Cherry Challenge at participating restaurants
- 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.: Big Game Pregame at Aslin Beer Company – Alexandria
- 11 a.m.: Outlandish Tour at the Apothecary Museum
- 11:30 a.m.: Six Course Wine Brunch at Piece Out Del Ray
- 12 p.m.: Super Bowl Watch Party at Alexandria Bier Garden
- 12 p.m.: Family Friendly Wood + Canvas Workshop at AR Workshop Alexandria
- 1 p.m.: Kids Arts & Crafts at Hops N Shine
- 1 p.m.: Martin Luther King Jr. Poster Exhibition Awards at City Hall
- 1 p.m.: Galentine’s Party at Lost Boy Cider
- 1 p.m.: Valentine Card Take & Make at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 1:30 p.m.: Board Game Bliss at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 2 p.m.: Valentine Card Extravaganza at Charles e. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 2:30 p.m.: Preschool STEAM Sundays at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
- 6 p.m.: Super Bowl Watch Party at Hops N Shine
- 6 p.m.: Super Bowl Watch Party at O’Shaughnessy’s Pub
Live Music & Entertainment
- 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.
- The Little Theatre of Alexandria: Matilda at 8 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].
