This weekend in Alexandria offers various activities, from cultural events and live music to community gatherings and outdoor markets.
Start your Friday with a boozy bonsai workshop, catch a comedy show, or enjoy live music at one of the many local venues.
Saturday brings farmers’ markets, a river cleanup, crafting workshops, and live music.
Cap off your weekend on Sunday with farmers’ markets, a birdwalk, a Neil Young tribute, or a classic movie screening.
Whether you’re looking for family-friendly fun, a night out, or a chance to give back to the community, this weekend in Alexandria has something for everyone. For a full rundown of all the fun happening this weekend, head to the complete list of events and listings below.
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Friday, March 21
Things To Do
- 10:15 a.m.: Baby Storytime at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 11 a.m.: Mexican Dark Lager returns to Port City Brewing Company
- 3:30 p.m.: Fun Friday at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 6:30 p.m.: Boozy Bonsai Workshop at PlantHouse
- 7:30 p.m.: Bach’s Concerto and Goldberg Variations at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Rich Russman at 9 p.m.
- Alexandria Bier Garden: Rebel Rose at 9:30 p.m.
- Aslin ALX: Giggle Monster Comedy Showcase at 8 p.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: Andy B at 9 p.m.
- Daniel O’Connell’s: David Thong Duo at 9:30 p.m.
- Galactic Panther Art Gallery: Voice of Dissent and The Delarcos and more at 4 p.m., Can’t Be Muted (Talent Show) at 7 p.m.
- Laporta’s Restaurant: The Satin Doll Quartet at 7:30 p.m.
- Lost Boy Cider: Live Music Fridays: WHISKEY BEFORE BREAKFAST at 7 p.m.
- Makeda Restaurant: Mesfin & Tsehay at 10 p.m.
- Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub: Poehemia and Rocky Guttmann at 9 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere: Rufus Wainwright with Sloan Wainwright 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.
City of Alexandria
- 1 p.m.: VIRTUAL: ACPD Disability Pride Month Planning Committee
- 4 p.m.: Teen Appreciation Day: CKRC
- 6 p.m.: Teen Appreciation Day: PHRC
- 6:30 p.m.: Teen Appreciation Day: CHRC
- 6:30 p.m.: Specialty Tour: Midwifery
- 7 p.m.: Teen Appreciation Day: BFNC
- 7 p.m.: Teen Appreciation Day: WRRC
Saturday, March 22
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.: Potomac River Mega Cleanup at Jones Point Park
- 10 a.m.: Running At The Brewery at Aslin ALX
- 10 a.m.: Candle Making Workshop at PlantHouse
- 10 a.m.: Pedals & Pints: Long Ride at Handy Bikes
- 10:30 a.m.: Introduction to Tarot at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 11 a.m.: French Flow Yoga Class for International Francophonie Day at The Lyceum
- 11 a.m.: The Women of Lee-Fendall at Lee-Fendall House Museum & Garden
- 12 p.m.: Pints & Paws Adoption Event at Port City Brewing Company
- 1 p.m.: Teen Crafternoon – Dice/ Trinket Bags at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 2 p.m.: Oddball Cinema at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
- 2 p.m.: Book Journaling Meetup at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
- 2 p.m.: Make Your Own Resin Earrings at Made in ALX
- 2 p.m.: Board Game Cafe at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 6:30 p.m.: Jellyfish Terrarium Workshop at PlantHouse
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Kev Powe Thang at 9 p.m.
- Alexandria Bier Garden: Starting Early at 9:30 p.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: Bravenoise at 9 p.m.
- Daniel O’Connell’s: FarAway at 9:30 p.m.
- Evening Star Cafe: Tennessee Fisky at 8:30 p.m.
- Hops N Shine: Karaoke at 9 p.m.
- Laporta’s Restaurant: Sharon Clark Trio at 7 p.m.
- Lost Boy Cider: GET LUCKY! Bingo at 1 p.m.
- Makeda Restaurant: Negussie & Nani at 10 p.m.
- Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub: Poehemia and Rocky Guttmann at 9 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere: Edwin McCain with Jason Nix at 7:30 p.m.
- The Light Horse Restaurant: Diplomatic Immunity at 9:30 p.m.
- The Study at Morrison House: Live Piano Music at 6 p.m.
City of Alexandria
- 9 a.m.: Free Income Tax Preparation Assistance
- 9:30 a.m.: Common Interest Communities Training Series
- 11 a.m.: Sew and Tell: A Trunk Show presented by the Uhuru
- 12 p.m.: Alexandria Women’s History Walk
- 1 p.m.: Opening Reception: Break Water by Nekisha Durrett
- 6:30 p.m.: Specialty Tour: Midwifery
Sunday, March 23
Things To Do
- 8 a.m.: Dyke Marsh Sunday Morning Birdwalk at Dyeke Marsh
- 8:30 a.m: West End Farmers Market at 4800 Brenman Park
- 9 a.m.: Fill-The-Flea: Spring Cleaning with a Mission at Pat Miller Square
- 9 a.m.: Four Mile Run Farmers’ Market at Four Mile Run Park
- 9 a.m.: Old Town North Farmers Market at Montgomery Park
- 10 a.m.: Saint Ann Preschool Open House at Saint Ann Catholic School
- 1:30 p.m.: Braddock Tars: Common Sailors and the Braddock Expedition at Carlyle House Historic Park
- 2 p.m.: Alexandria Oddball Cinema – “Communion” (1989) directed by Philippe Mora at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 2:30 p.m.: Preschool STEAM Sundays at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
- 3 p.m.: Flute, Harp, & Clarinet Ensemble & AYP Concert at Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall
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: Brian Gaffney at 5 p.m.
- Galactic Panther Art Gallery: An Acoustic Tribute To Neil Young at 4 p.m., 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.
- O’Shaughnessy’s Pub: Karaoke at 9 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere: WATCH Awards at 7 p.m.
City of Alexandria
- No events or meetings are scheduled.
