Alexandria is set to commemorate Juneteenth this week with a series of events celebrating freedom and Black history, beginning on the Thursday holiday and extending through the weekend.
Residents and visitors can look forward to a diverse lineup of observances, from a concert by the Washington Revels Jubilee Voices in Market Square on Thursday to a large-scale community festival at the Charles Houston Recreation Center on Saturday.
These celebrations are part of a busy week in the city that also includes the Democratic Primary Election on Tuesday and a full slate of community meetings and live entertainment.
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Monday, June 16
Things To Do
- 10:15 a.m.: Senior Bingo at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 6 p.m.: Horror Fans Unite! – A summer horror club! at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
- 6:30 p.m.: Joggers & Lagers at Port City Brewing Company
- 6:30 p.m.: Yoga At The Library – with Human Kind Yoga Collective at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
- 6:30 p.m.: Resin Your Canvas or Panel Workshop at Del Ray Artisans
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.
- 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.
- The Birchmere: The Musical Box performs Genesis Live at 7:30 p.m.
City of Alexandria Events & Public Meetings
- 9:30 a.m.: Alexandria Electoral Board
- 11 a.m.: VIRTUAL: AHAAC Investment Subcommittee Meeting
- 1 p.m.: VIRTUAL: Commission on Aging Housing Committee
- 4 p.m.: Alexandria Library Board Meeting
- 5 p.m.: Visit Alexandria Board of Governors Meeting
- 5 p.m.: Duke Street Land Use Plan Pop-Up
- 7 p.m.: Social Services Advisory Board (SSAB)
- 7 p.m.: George Washington Birthday Celebration Committee
- 7 p.m.: Sister Cities Committee Dundee and Helsingborg
- 7:30 p.m.: Environmental Policy Commission, Regular Meeting
- 7:30 p.m.: Public Records Advisory Commission
Tuesday, June 17
Things To Do
- 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.
- 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., Pete Baker at 8:30 p.m.
- O’Shaughnessys Pub: Trivia at 9 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
City of Alexandria Events & Public Meetings
- 6 a.m.: Democratic Primary Election
- 7:30 a.m.: Waterfront Commission Meeting
- 5 p.m.: Duke Street Land Use Plan Pop-Up
- 5:30 p.m.: Virtual : Public Health Advisory Commission
- 6 p.m.: AlexRenew Regular Board of Directors Meeting
- 6 p.m.: Planning & Zoning Virtual Community Update
- 7 p.m.: Commission for the Arts Monthly Meeting
- 7 p.m.: Historic Alexandria Resources Commission (HARC)
- 7 p.m.: Human Rights Commission Meeting
- 7 p.m.: Personal Finance and Career Building Workshops
Wednesday, June 18
Things To Do
- 10 a.m.: Free Crafts for Kids Every Wednesday at Made in ALX
- 2 p.m.: Squeals on Wheels: Petting Zoo at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 3:30 p.m.: Burke Book Club – “Lincoln in the Bardo” by George Saunders (Virtual)
- 5 p.m.: Mad Science: Fire and Ice at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 6:30 p.m.: Cool Yoga – Free Outdoor Yoga at Wellness Junction lot
- 6:30 p.m.: Handmade Pasta Cooking Class at Aslin ALX
- 7 p.m.: Partners In Art Evening at Del Ray Artisans
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Bill Pappas Project 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: Esther Haynes at 6 p.m.
- Lost Boy Cider: Line Dancing at 6:30 pm
- Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub: Kenny Kohlhaas at 8:30 p.m.
- O’Shaughnessys Pub: Karaoke at 9 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere: Acoustic Alchemy at 7:30 p.m.
City of Alexandria Events & Public Meetings
- 9:30 a.m.: Alexandria Electoral Board
- 4 p.m.: VIRTUAL: Commission on Aging Transportation Committee
- 6 p.m.: City of Alexandria Community Cookout
- 6 p.m.: Duke Street Land Use Plan Pop-Up
- 6:30 p.m.: Alexandria Archaeological Commission Meeting
- 7 p.m.: Board of Architectural Review Public Hearing
- 7 p.m.: VIRTUAL: Independent Community Policing Review Board
- 7 p.m.: Transportation Commission June Meeting
Thursday June 19
Things To Do
- 10:30 a.m.: Specialty Tours: Tell Me Your Name at Carlyle House Historic Park
- 1 p.m.: Washington Revels Jubilee Voices Juneteenth Concert at Market Square
- 4 p.m.: Cider & Stems at Petal’s Edge
- 6 p.m.: Happy Hour Concert Series at Carlyle Crossing: Cathy Ponton King at Carlyle Crossing
- 6 p.m.: Nepenthe Gallery Presents A Curated Expo of Original Art by Five Local Artists at Nepenthe Gallery
- 6 p.m.: Juneteenth Celebration at The Athenaeum
- 6:30 p.m.: Book Swap & Sip (With Cats) at Mount Purrnon Cat Cafe & Wine Bar
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Mike Kelley & Friends at 9 p.m.
- Alexandria Bier Garden: Open Mic Comedy Night at 7 p.m., Trivia at 7:30 p.m.
- Aslin ALX: Trivia 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 Trio at 6 p.m.
- Lena’s: Dave Manley and Mauro Miranda at 6 p.m.
- Lost Boy Cider: Trivia at 7 p.m.
- Murphy’s Pub: Pat Carroll at 8:30 p.m.
- O’Shaughnessys Pub: Thrash Thursday Jam at 9 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- Rosemont Cellar: Sleeper Car at 6 p.m.
- The Birchmere: Tower of Power at 7:30 p.m.
- The Little Theatre of Alexandria: The Play That Goes Wrong at 8 p.m.
- The Study at Morrison House: Live Piano Music at 6 p.m.
City of Alexandria Events & Public Meetings
- All-Day: City Offices Closed Juneteenth Holiday
- 1 p.m.: Juneteenth Revels Concert
Friday, June 20
Things To Do
- 10:30 a.m.: Juneteenth Storytime w/the Alexandria Black History Museum at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 1:15 p.m.: Summer Film Series – “Will & Harper” at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 5:30 p.m.: Slice of History: Civics Pizza Party at Woodlawn & Pope-Leighey House
- 6 p.m.: Celebrate Pride in the West End at Aslin ALX
- 6 p.m.: Pride Party at Lost Boy Cider
- 6 p.m.: Summer Solstice Celebration at Hotel AKA Alexandria
- 6:30 p.m.: Friday Night O’Connell’s Run at Daniel O’Connell’s Irish Restaurant
- 7 p.m.: Tavern Game Night: Pride Edition at Gadsby’s Tavern Museum
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Chris Timbers at 9 p.m.
- Alexandria Bier Garden: Rebel Rose at 9:30 p.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: Too Extra Band at 9 p.m.
- Daniel O’Connell’s: Practically Einstein at 9:30 p.m.
- Flipside Speakeasy: Karaoke at 8 p.m.
- Laporta’s Restaurant: The Satin Doll Quartet at 7:30 p.m.
- Lost Boy Cider: Pride Party at 6 p.m.
- Makeda Restaurant: Mesfin & Tsehay at 10 p.m.
- Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub: Pat Carroll & The Wavos at 9 p.m.
- O’Shaughnessys Pub: Pixie Jones & The Traitors at 9 p.m.
- Port City Brewing: Loading Dock Rock Summer Concert Series at 6 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere: AJ Ghent & His Singing Guitar at 7:30 p.m.
- The Light Horse: Lloyd Braun Band at 9:30 p.m.
- The Little Theatre of Alexandria: The Play That Goes Wrong at 8 p.m.
- The Lyceum: Frank Solivan and Dirty Kitchen at 7:30 p.m.
- The Study at Morrison House: Live Piano Music at 6 p.m.
City of Alexandria & Alexandria City Public Schools
- 7 p.m.: Tavern Game Night: Pride Edition
Saturday, June 21
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.: Discovering Alexandria Architecture Walking Tour at Carlyle House Historic Park
- 10 a.m.: Juneteenth Celebration at Frederick Douglass Cemetery
- 10 a.m.: Running At The Brewery at Aslin ALX
- 12 p.m., 2 p.m., & 4 p.m.: Alexandria Black History Bus Tour in Old Town
- 12 p.m.: Juneteenth Festival at Charles Houston Rec Center
- 1 p.m.: Shrub Drinks and Cheesy Bites at Carlyle House Historic Park
- 1 p.m.: Pittie Party Adoption Event with P3 at Port City Brewing
- 2 p.m.: Sip, Create & Celebrate Pride at Lost Boy Cider
- 3 p.m.: Lucky Dog Rescue Pop-Up at Lost Boy Cider
- 6 p.m.: Bring Your Dog to the Movies Night: AirBud at AlexRenew Terrace at Limerick Field
- 6:30 p.m.: Jellyfish Terrarium Workshop at PlantHouse
- 8 p.m.: Improv Comedy Show with the Auxiliary at The Lyceum
- 8:30 p.m.: Cinema Del Ray – Despicable Me 4 in Del Ray
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Exit 10 at 9 p.m.
- Alexandria Bier Garden: SugarCoat at 9:30 p.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: Black Coffee at 9 p.m.
- Daniel O’Connell’s: Rook Richards Trio at 9:30 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: Pat Carroll & The Wavos at 9 p.m.
- O’Shaughnessys Pub: Austin Miller & The Old Town Killers at 9 p.m.
- Piece Out Del Ray: ”80s/’90s Dance Party with DJ Thunderbunny at 8:30 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere: Ohio Players at 7:30 p.m.
- The Light Horse: A Night To Forget at 9 p.m.
- The Little Theatre of Alexandria: The Play That Goes Wrong at 8 p.m.
- The Lyceum: Improv Comedy Show with the Auxiliary at 8 p.m.
- The Study at Morrison House: Live Piano Music at 6 p.m.
City of Alexandria & Alexandria City Public Schools
- 10 a.m.: Specialty Tour: Hamilton’s BFF & Frenemies
- 10 a.m.: Eugene Simpson Stadium Park Groundbreaking
- 12 p.m.: Juneteenth Festival
- 5 p.m.: Apothecary Night Shift
Sunday, June 22
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.: Old Town North Farmers’ Market at Montgomery Park
- 1 p.m.: Kids Arts & Crafts at Hops N Shine
- 1 p.m.: Be the ONE – Walk to End Veteran Suicide at Market Square
- 1:30 p.m.: Dried Floral Gold Hoop Workshop at PlantHouse
- 2 p.m.: Ice Cream History Tour in Old Town
- 2 p.m.: Alexandria Oddball Cinema – “Cecil B. Demented” at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 2 p.m.: Free Learn To Skate Clinic at Jones Point Park
- 3 p.m.: Summer Sundays Chamber Music at the Lyceum by WMPA
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: Ian Conor at 5:30 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.
- Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub: Rook Richards at 8:30 p.m.
- O’Shaughnessys Pub: Karaoke at 9 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere: Stacey Kent at 7:30 p.m.
- The Little Theatre of Alexandria: The Play That Goes Wrong at 2 p.m.
City of Alexandria & Alexandria City Public Schools
- 11 a.m.: Specialty Tour: A Magical Apothecary
- 2 p.m.: Family Day with Young Historians
