Alexandria gears up for a bustling week from April 7th to the 13th, offering residents and visitors a diverse mix of civic engagement opportunities, community fun, and live entertainment.
Kicking off the week, residents can weigh in on the proposed I-495 express lanes extension, while later highlights include City Council’s consideration of budget proposals and the sweet return of Ben & Jerry’s Free Cone Day. Whether you’re looking to participate in local governance, celebrate National Beer Day, support nonprofits during Spring2ACTion, enjoy the burgeoning farmers’ market season, or catch one of the dozens of live music performances scheduled across the city, there’s no shortage of ways to stay active and engaged in Alexandria this week.
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Monday, April 7
Things To Do
- 10 a.m.: Tiny Art Show at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 11 a.m.: Celebrate National Beer Day at Augie’s
- 4 p.m.: Crafty Kids – Art activities for ages 6+ at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
- 5:30 p.m.: English Language Learning (ELL) 2 Workshop – Intermediate Conversation at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 6:30 p.m.: Joggers & Lagers at Port City Brewing Company
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Just For Fun at 9 p.m.
- Augie’s Mussel House: Live music at 5 p.m.
- Daniel O’Connell’s: Traditional Irish Music Session at 7 p.m.
- Del Ray Pizzeria: Trivia at 7 p.m.
- Laporta’s Restaurant: Jim West Piano at 6 p.m.
- Mason Social: Rook Richards at 5 p.m.
- O’Shaughnessy’s Pub: Karaoke at 9 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
City of Alexandria
- 5:30 p.m.: AlexRenew Regular Board of Directors Meeting
- 6:30 p.m.: Subcommittee on City Boards and Commissions
- 6:30 p.m.: ACPS Athletic Hall of Fame Advisory Committee
- 7 p.m.: Board of Zoning Appeals Public Hearing
Tuesday, April 8
‘Free Cone Day’ returns to Ben & Jerry’s in Alexandria on April 8
Preview: What’s on Alexandria City Council’s April 8 docket
Alexandria City Council members submit budget add/delete proposals for FY 2026
Alexandria City Council to consider increases to residential parking permit fees
Things To Do
- 12 p.m.: Free Cone Day at Ben & Jerry’s in Old Town
- 2 p.m.: The Stories, Science, and History of Trees – with Smithsonian Horticulturalist Matthew Fleming (virtual)
- 5 p.m.: One-On-One Computer Help – at the Barrett Branch at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
- 6 p.m.: Money Talk for Women at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 6:15 p.m.: Silent Book Club at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
- 6:30 p.m.: Unearthing History: Mount Vernon’s Cherry Discoveries at Alexandria History Museum at the Lyceum
- 6:30 p.m.: Tipsy Tuesday Workshop at PlantHouse
- 7 p.m.: BeerYoga at Port City Brewing Company
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Justin Gillen Trio at 9 p.m.
- Augie’s Mussel House: Live music at 5 p.m.
- Hops N Shine: Trivia at 6:30 p.m.
- Laporta’s Restaurant: Antonio James at 6 p.m.
- Lena’s: Indigo Combo at 6 p.m.
- Lost Dog Cafe: Trivia at 7 p.m.
- Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub: Trivia at 8:15 p.m.
- O’Shaughnessy’s Pub: Trivia Night at 9 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere Music Hall: Damien Escobar at 7:30 p.m.
City of Alexandria
- 3 p.m.: Northern Virginia Juvenile Detention Commission
- 5:30 p.m.: City Council Legislative Meeting
- 6 p.m.: ACPS Redistricting Advisory Committee (RAC) Meeting
- 7 p.m.: Lecture: Unearthing History: Mount Vernon’s Cherry
- 7 p.m.: VIRTUAL: Commission for Women Meeting
- 7 p.m.: Arts Commission Executive Committee Meeting
Wednesday, April 9
Spring2ACTion, Alexandria’s Day of Giving, is here
Things To Do
- 10 a.m.: Carlyle House Book Club-Braddock’s Defeat at Carlyle House Historic Park
- 5 p.m.: Spitfire Book Club – Kindergarten – 3rd Grade at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
- 5 p.m.: Roll For Initiative: D&D at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
- 6 p.m.: Knit Nite! – A knitting club for kids ages 8-18 at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 6 p.m.: Literary Virginia Book Group – An American Story by Kwame Alexander (virtual)
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Bill Pappas Project at 9 p.m.
- Aslin ALX: Puzzle Buzz at 7 p.m.
- Augie’s Mussel House: Live music at 5 p.m.
- Hops N Shine: Trivia at 6:30 p.m.
- Laporta’s Restaurant: Ken Kilpatrick at 6 p.m.
- O’Shaughnessy’s Pub: Karaoke at 9 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere Music Hall: Cowboy Junkies at 7:30 p.m.
City of Alexandria
- 8 a.m.: Historical Restoration and Preservation Commission
- 9:30 a.m.: Alexandria Electoral Board
- 3 p.m.: ACPS Redistricting Steering Committee Meeting
- 5:30 p.m.: Alexandria Transit Co. Board of Directors Meeting
- 6 p.m.: Free Income Tax Preparation Assistance
- 6 p.m.: Subcommittee For the Review of Standing Committees
- 6:30 p.m.: Child, Youth Fam. Coll. Comm. Meeting
- 7 p.m.: Commission on IT Monthly Meeting
- 7 p.m.: ACPD Monthly Meeting
Thursday, April 10
Things To Do
- 10:15 a.m.: Here Nor There Story Time at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
- 2 p.m.: American Style Mahjong – Learn and Play at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
- 5:30 p.m.: Tai Chi at Beatley Library – Balance Your Mind and Body at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 6 p.m.: Beyond the Brush – exploring visual art forms that do not rely on paint or brush at Nepenthe Gallery
- 6 p.m.: Duncan Literary Society – Not Your Average Book Club at The Company of Books
- 6:30 p.m.: Author Talk: “Morningside” by Aran Shetterly – NEW DATE! at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 7 p.m.: Advancing Stormwater Management – What to Do to Protect Water Quality and Mitigate Flooding (virtual)
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Mike Kelley & Friends at 9 p.m.
- Aslin ALX: Trivia at 7 p.m.
- Augie’s Mussel House: Live music at 5 p.m.
- Daniel O’Connell’s: Justin Suedeat 7 p.m.
- Hops N Shine: Trivia at 6:30 p.m.
- Laporta’s Restaurant: Ken Kilpatrick Trio at 6 p.m.
- Lena’s: David Manley and Mauro Miranda at 6 p.m.
- O’Shaughnessy’s Pub: Ounces, High Horse Cavalry, and more at 9 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere Music Hall: Cowboy Junkies at 7:30 p.m.
- The Little Theatre of Alexandria: Much Ado About Nothing at 8 p.m.
- The Study at Morrison House: Live Piano Music at 6 p.m.
City of Alexandria
- 8:45 a.m.: Fire and Police Officers Pension Plan Board Meet
- 11 a.m.: Thriving Beyond the Federal Workforce Virtual
- 12 p.m.: Marketing Tools of the Trade
- 1 p.m.: Thriving Beyond the Federal Workforce
- 3 p.m.: VIRTUAL: Commission on Aging Health Committee
- 4 p.m.: VIRTUAL: Commission on Aging
- 5 p.m.: VIRTUAL: Independent Community Policing Review Board
- 5:30 p.m.: Countdown to the Summit: Community Conversation
- 6 p.m.: Alexandria Youth Speak Up
- 6:15 p.m.: ACPS School Board Work Session
- 7 p.m.: Beautification Commission Meeting
- 7:30 p.m.: Carlyle Design Review Board Meeting
Friday, April 11
Things To Do
- 9 a.m.: 2025 Spring Garden Market at River Farm
- 11 a.m.: Double Beer Release: Bold & Bitterful + Beach Drive at Port City Brewing Company
- 3 p.m.: Amazing Reptiles! – An animal adventure with My Reptile Guys at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 7 p.m.: Tarot Readings & Cats at Mount Purrnon Cat Cafe & Wine Bar
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Fat Chance at 9 p.m.
- Alexandria Bier Garden: Sugarcoat Band at 9:30 p.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: Too Extra Band at 9 p.m.
- Daniel O’Connell’s: Practically Einstein Duo at 9:30 p.m.
- Galactic Panther: Good Vibe Session Take Over at 8 p.m.
- Laporta’s Restaurant: The Satin Doll Quartet at 7:30 p.m.
- Lost Boy Cider: Mike Setti at 7 p.m.
- Makeda Restaurant: Mesfin & Tsehay at 10 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere: WAR at 7:30 p.m.
- The Light Horse Restaurant: NoVa Buckshot at 9:30 p.m.
- The Little Theatre of Alexandria: Much Ado About Nothing at 8 p.m.
- The Study at Morrison House: Live Piano Music at 6 p.m.
City of Alexandria
- 8 a.m.: ACPS Governance Committee Meeting
- 10:30 a.m.: Nature Discoveries
- 4 p.m.: Hawaiian Star Dancers RSVP Due
Saturday, April 12
15th Annual Northern Virginia Housing Expo coming April 12
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.: Del Ray Vintage & Flea Market in Del Ray
- 10 a.m.: Fitness At The Brewery at Aslin ALX
- 10 a.m.: Underground Railroad Walking Tour – All Alexandria Reads at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
- 10 a.m.: Beyond The Battlefield: A Civil War Walking Tour of Alexandria at Lee-Fendall House Museum & Garden
- 10 a.m.: Candle Making Workshop at PlantHouse
- 10 a.m.: Trash Trekkers – Burke Branch Walking and Litter Pickup Club at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 10 a.m.: Running At The Brewery at Aslin ALX
- 10:30 a.m.: Easter Egg Hunt at Alexandria Free Methodist Church
- 11 a.m.: Pedals & Pints at Handy Bikes
- 11 a.m.: Snow White Ballet – with the Metropolitan School of the Arts at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 12 p.m.: The “Grandest Congress”: The French and Indian War in Alexandria at Carlyle House Historic Park
- 12 p.m.: Girl Scout Day: The French and Indian War in Alexandria at Carlyle House Historic Park
- 2 p.m.: Exploring Jazz at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 2 p.m.: An Afternoon of Poetry with Poet Laureate Zeina Azzam – A Fond Farewell at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 3 p.m.: National Grilled Cheese Day Festival at Hops N Shine
- 6:30 p.m.: Succulent & Sangria Workshop at PlantHouse
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Exit 10 at 9 p.m.
- Alexandria Bier Garden: Maggie Shot Burns at 9:30 p.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: Black Coffee at 9 p.m.
- Daniel O’Connell’s: Irresponsible at 9:30 p.m.
- Evening Star: The Algorythms in the No. 9 Lounge at 8:30 p.m.
- Galactic Panther Art Gallery: The Flip Phones w/ Supervolt, Swingamajig and Rebecca Berlin at 7 p.m.
- Hops N Shine: Trivia at 5 p.m.
- Laporta’s Restaurant: Sharon Clark Trio at 7 p.m.
- Makeda Restaurant: Negussie & Nani at 10 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere: WAR at 7:30 p.m.
- The Little Theatre of Alexandria: Much Ado About Nothing at 8 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 a.m.: Stream Cleanup
- 10 a.m.: Spring Fling
- 1 p.m.: Underwater Egg Hunt
- 2 p.m.: An Afternoon of Poetry, A Fond Farewell
- 6 p.m.: Cadette Media Journey Jumpstart
Sunday, April 13
Things To Do
- 8 a.m.: Active for Autism 5K and Kids Dash at George Washington Middle School
- 8:30 a.m: West End Farmers Market at 4800 Brenman Park
- 9 a.m.: Four Mile Run Farmers’ Market at Four Mile Run Park
- 9 a.m.: Old Town North Farmers Market at Montgomery Park
- 11 a.m.: Sip & Shop with Pop Up Gallery at Port City Brewing Company
- 12 p.m.: Soap-Making Workshop at Made in ALX
- 2 p.m.: Alexandria Oddball Cinema – The Nines at Charles e. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 3 p.m.: Paint Your Pet’s Portrait in Watercolor in Made in ALX
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Kev Powe Thang at 9 p.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: Black Coffee at 10:30 a.m.
- Galactic Panther: Open Mic at 7:30 p.m.
- Laporta’s Restaurant: Steve Ragsdale at 11:30 a.m., Walt Johnson Trio at 6 p.m.
- Lost Boy Cider: 90s Music Bingo at 2 p.m.
- O’Shaughnessy’s Pub: Karaoke at 10 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere: The Seldom Scene – ‘Remains to Be Scene’ Album Release Show at 7:30 p.m.
- The Little Theatre of Alexandria: Much Ado About Nothing at 2 p.m.
City of Alexandria
