Alexandria is set to burst with activity this weekend, offering a vibrant mix of Pride celebrations, Juneteenth commemorations, and a plethora of summer events for all ages.
From lively block parties and historical tours to outdoor movies and family-friendly workshops, residents and visitors alike will find no shortage of ways to soak up the sun and community spirit across the city from Friday, June 20, through Sunday, June 22.
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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
