If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, you don’t have to look far as there are dozens of events happening across Alexandria.
Of course, this is a big weekend for George Washington in Alexandria. On Saturday, thousands of spectators will line the streets of Old Town to cheer on the oldest and largest George Washington Birthday Parade in the country.
Continuing the celebration, a George Washington Birthnight Dinner will be held at Gadsby’s Tavern Museum on Saturday night. A George Washington Walking Tour will take place in Old Town on Sunday.
Check out the complete list of events and listings for the week below, and if you attend something you found here, be sure to let the venue know you read about it on ALXnow!
Reminder: It’s “Big Love Adoption Weekend” at The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria, where all adoption fees are waived for dogs weighing more than forty pounds.
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Friday, February 14
Things To Do
- 10 a.m.: Valentine Card Take & Make at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 10:15 a.m.: Baby Storytime at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 11 a.m.: Colossal Anniversary Ale returns at Port City Brewing Company
- 5 p.m.: Will You Be Mine? Valentine’s Dinner at Augies
- 5 p.m.: Love Is On The Menu at Urbano 116
- 5 p.m.: Wine and Chocolate Pairing (and cats) at Mount Purrnon Cat Cafe & Wine Bar
- 6 p.m.: Romance, Bromance, & BFFs at Lyceum
- 6:30 p.m.: Valentine’s Cookie Decorating at Lost Boy Cider
- 7 p.m.: Vibes Over Valentines: Wine Tasting & Sound Bath at Woodlawn Press Winery
- 8 p.m.: Valentine’s Day Salsa Lessons at Local Motion Project
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Just For Fun at 9 p.m.
- Alexandria Bier Garden: DJ Mike Rodriquez at 9:30 p.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: Eric Tubbs at 9 p.m.
- Clyde’s at Mark Center: Shartel & Hume at 9 p.m.
- Daniel O’Connell’s: Franklin Music Duo at 9:30 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: The Too Extra Band & Pat Carroll at 9 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere: Kevin Ross at 7:30 p.m.
- The Light Horse Restaurant: Practically Einstein at 9:30 p.m.
- The Little Theatre of Alexandria: Matilda at 8 p.m.
- The Study at Morrison House: Live Piano Music at 6 p.m.
Saturday, February 15
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
- 9 a.m.: Galentine’s Brunch at King & Rye
- 10 a.m.: Candle Making Workshop at PlantHouse
- 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
- 11 a.m. & 1 p.m.: Manumission Tour Company Black History Bus Tour at Alexandria Black History Museum
- 1 p.m.: Dungeons & Dragons at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
- 2 p.m.: The George Washington Birthday Parade in Old Town
- 2 p.m.: Board Game Cafe at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 2 p.m.: Black History Month Vendor Market at Lost Boy Cider
- 2 p.m.: Sip & Wick Candle Making & Wine Tasting at Woodlawn Press Winery
- 3 p.m.: 6th Anniversary Party at Hops N Shine
- 3:30 p.m.: Capital Force Youth Chorus End of Season Showcase at George Washington Masonic National Memorial
- 6 p.m.: Fashion History: Within the Walls of the Lee-Fendall House
- 6:30 p.m.: George Washington Birthnight Dinner at Gadsby’s Tavern Museum
- 6:30 p.m.: Succulent & Sangria Workshop at PlantHouse
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Bill Pappas Project at 9 p.m.
- Alexandria Bier Garden: Lucas Mason Band at 9:30 p.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: Black Coffee at 9 p.m.
- Daniel O’Connell’s: Practically Einstein at 9:30 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: Rook Richards at 9 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere: Kevin Ross at 7:30 p.m.
- The Light Horse Restaurant: Climb On at 9 p.m.
- The Little Theatre of Alexandria: Matilda at 2 p.m. & 8 p.m.
- The Study at Morrison House: Live Piano Music at 6 p.m.
Sunday, February 16
Things To Do
- 8:30 a.m: West End Farmers Market at 4800 Brenman Park
- 9 a.m.: Old Town North Farmers Market at Montgomery Park
- 12 p.m.: Wine and Chocolate Pairing (and cats) at Mount Purrnon Cat Cafe & Wine Bar
- 1 p.m.: Kids Arts & Crafts at Hops N Shine
- 1 p.m.: Writers Group at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 1 p.m.: History in Pieces: President’s Day Puzzles at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 1:30 p.m.: What’s in a Name: The Syphax Family Legacy at Carlyle House Historic Park
- 2 p.m.: The Washington Revels Jubilee Voices Concert at the Lyceum
- 2 p.m.: Valentine’s Music Bingo at Lost Boy Cider
- 2 p.m.: Alexandria Oddball Cinema – Truly Madly Deeply at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 2 p.m.: Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 2 p.m.: George Washington’s Alexandria Walking Tour
- 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: Ian Conor at 5 p.m.
- Del Ray Pizzeria: Drag Bingo at 6 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: Daryl Davis presents Thanks For The Memories 2024 at 7:30 p.m.
- The Little Theatre of Alexandria: Matilda at 2 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. Follow Ryan on Instagram at @RyanInALX.
