Here’s a look at what’s happening around Alexandria this weekend; enjoy!
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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
