Alexandria is set to buzz with activity this Memorial Day weekend, offering residents and visitors a diverse lineup of events from Friday, May 23, through Monday, May 26.
This weekend has something for everyone, whether you’re looking to enjoy live performances from bands like The Manhattans, get creative at a boozy bonsai workshop, explore local history at the Lee-Fendall House, or attend a solemn Memorial Day ceremony.
Organizing an event? Submit your event to ALXnow’s Event Calendar.
Friday, May 23
Things To Do
- 3:30 p.m.: Teen Science Café Spotlights Media Production & Technology for High School Stude at Chinquapin Park Recreation Center & Aquatics Facility
- 3:30 p.m.: Fun Friday at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 6 p.m.: Barboursville Wine Dinner at Hotel AKA Alexandria
- 6 p.m.: Twist It: Barspoon Making & Mixology Workshop at Wear Ever Jewelry
- 6:30 p.m.: Wright at Twilight at Woodlawn & Pope-Leighey House
- 6:30 p.m.: Culinary Class at Aslin ALX
- 6:30 p.m.: Boozy Bonsai Workshop at PlantHouse
- 7 p.m.: A Punk Rock Benefit for Centreville Immigration Forum at Galactic Panther
- 7 p.m.: Guided Meditation with Cats at Mount Purrnon Cat Cafe & Wine Bar
- 7:30 p.m.: Turkish Coffee Lady Hosts Food Art Showcase in Honor of Turkish Cuisine Week at Turkish Coffee Lady
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Chris Timbers at 9 p.m.
- Alexandria Bier Garden: DJ JD at 9:30 p.m.
- Aslin ALX: Giggle Monster Comedy Showcase at 7:30 p.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: Drew Stevyns at 9 p.m.
- Daniel O’Connell’s: David Andrew Smith Duo at 9:30 p.m.
- El Cuscatelco Restaurant: Line Dancing at 7 p.m.
- Flipside Speakeasy: Karaoke at 8 p.m.
- Galactic Panther Art Gallery: A Punk Rock Benefit for Centreville Immigration Forum at 7 p.m.
- Laporta’s Restaurant: The Satin Doll Quartet at 7:30 p.m.
- Lost Boy Cider: Duck Chuck Goose at 7 p.m.
- Makeda Restaurant: Mesfin & Tsehay at 10 p.m.
- Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub: The Too Extra Band and Rocky Guttmann at 9 p.m.
- O’Shaughnessy’s Pub: Never Elected and Chay Vicious at 9 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere: The Manhattans featuring Gerald Alston at 7:30 p.m.
- The Light Horse: Hall Pass NoVa Band at 9:30 p.m.
- The Study at Morrison House: Live Piano Music at 6 p.m.
City of Alexandria Events & Public Meetings
- No events are scheduled.
Saturday, May 24
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
- 8:30 a.m.: Murphy’s Saturday Run at Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub
- 10 a.m.: Running At The Brewery at Aslin ALX
- 10 a.m.: Inalienable Rights: History Through the Eyes of Enslaved Virginians at Woodlawn & Pope-Leighey House
- 10 a.m.: Handy Bikes & Port City Brewing Present: Pedals & Pints at Handy Bikes
- 10 a.m.: Candle Making Workshop at PlantHouse
- 11 a.m.: Make Upcycled Floral Arrangement from Jewelry at Made in ALX
- 12 p.m.: Hotel AKA Alexandria’s Drag Brunch at Hotel AKA Alexandria
- 1 p.m.: Artistic Outlets Creativity Workshop – with 85 Artistry at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 2 p.m.: Board Game Cafe at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 2 p.m.: Learn to Make Danish Stars at Made in ALX
- 3 p.m.: French Conversation Club at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 5 p.m.: Celebrate Aloha with E Ala E Hawaiian Cultural Center at Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel
- 6 p.m.: He Wore the Blue, I Bear the Story: Martin Swick’s Civil War Journey at Lee-Fendall House Museum & Garden
- 6 p.m.: Family Movie Night at Trinity UMC – Alexandria
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Kev Powe Thang at 9 p.m.
- Alexandria Bier Garden: No Quick Fix at 9:45 p.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: Bravenoise at 9 p.m.
- Hops N Shine: Karaoke at 9 p.m.
- Laporta’s Restaurant: Sharon Clark Trio at 7 p.m.
- Makeda Restaurant: Negussie & Nani at 10 p.m.
- Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub: Rocky Guttmann at 9 p.m.
- O’Shaughnessy’s Pub: Rainbow Party with DJ Rabbit at 9 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere: Chrisette Michele at 7:30 p.m.
- The Light Horse: Super NoVa at 9:30 p.m.
- The Study at Morrison House: Live Piano Music at 6 p.m.
City of Alexandria Events & Public Meetings
- 10 a.m.: Memorial Pool Open
- 10 a.m.: Specialty Tour: Peeling Back the Layers
Sunday, May 25
Things To Do
- 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.: Floats With Purpose: The Shapes of Lace with Liz Gipson at Fibre Space
- 11 a.m.: Learn to Fold Kinetic Origami: Fidget Spinners at Made in ALX
- 2 p.m.: Iris Paper Folding: Make a Birthday Card at Made in ALX
- 2 p.m.: Alexandria Oddball Cinema – “Only Lovers Left Alive” at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Kev Powe Thang at 9 p.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: Black Coffee at 10:30 a.m.
- Daniel O’Connell’s: Brian Gaffney at 5 p.m.
- Evening Star Cafe: Rock Del Ray at 6:30 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.
- Lost Boy Cider: Pride Music Bingo at 2 p.m.
- Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub: Rook Richards at 9 p.m.
- O’Shaughnessy’s Pub: Open Mic Comedy at 7 p.m., Karaoke at 9 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere: Corinne Bailey Rae with Alita at 7:30 p.m.
City of Alexandria Events & Public Meetings
Monday, May 26
Things To Do
- 11 a.m.: Memorial Day Ceremony at Mount Vernon Recreation Center
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Just For Fun at 9 p.m.
- Alexandria Bier Garden: Open Mic Comedy Night at 7 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.
- Hops N Shine: Trivia at 6:30 p.m.
- Laporta’s Restaurant: Jim West at 6 p.m.
- Mason Social: Rook Richards at 5 p.m.
- Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub: Colby Sard at 8:30 p.m.
- O’Shaughnessy’s Pub: Karaoke at 9 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
City of Alexandria
11 a.m.: Memorial Day Ceremony
