Alexandria is rolling out the rainbow carpet this week with a packed schedule of Pride Month celebrations, including Saturday’s official Alexandria Pride event at City Hall and Market Square, complemented by LGBTQ+ themed activities at local libraries, a mystical Pride prom at the Torpedo Factory, and an LGBTQ history walking tour.
Beyond Pride festivities, residents can catch “The Play That Goes Wrong” at Little Theatre of Alexandria, enjoy live music ranging from Irish traditional sessions to comedy nights, and participate in community events like farmers markets, yoga classes, and the return of Oktoberfest at Port City Brewing Company.
Organizing an event? Submit your event to ALXnow’s Event Calendar.
Monday, June 23
Things To Do
- 10:30 a.m.: Storytime in the Reading Garden at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 6 p.m.: LGBTQ+ Pride Galaxy Paint Night – Paint your galaxy 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
- 7 p.m.: Music of the Regiment Concert at Lyceum
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.
- Macmillan Spirit House: Scottish Session at 6:30 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 & Alexandria City Public Schools
- 9:30 a.m.: Alexandria Electoral Board
- 5 p.m.: City Council/Schools Subcommittee Meeting
- 7 p.m.: Planning Commission Regular Monthly Meeting
- 7 p.m.: ARHA board meeting
- 7 p.m.: Music of the Regiment Concert
- 7 p.m.: Traffic and Parking Board Meeting
Tuesday, June 24
Things To Do
- 3 p.m.: Brixalot Legos at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
- 4 p.m.: Living the Otter Life with Katherine Applegate – (3rd-6th Grade) (virtual)
- 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: Jay Byrd 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 & Alexandria City Public Schools
- 5 p.m.: Alexandria Mentoring Partnership Open House
- 5:30 p.m.: City Council Legislative Meeting
- 7 p.m.: Personal Finance and Career Building Workshops
Wednesday, June 25
Things To Do
- 10 a.m.: Free Crafts for Kids Every Wednesday at Made in ALX
- 1 p.m. & 5 p.m.: Peter Wood: Collector of the Impossible at Charles Houston Recreation Center
- 2 p.m.: Build Your Own Birdhouse at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 4 p.m.: Creatives’ Club at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
- 6 p.m.: DASH 101: Your Ride, Your Way at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
- 6 p.m.: DIY Shrinky Dinks – Celebrate Pride Month with a make and take craft at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
- 6:30 p.m.: Sushi & Cider at Lost Boy Cider
- 7 p.m.: Romance Book Club – Red, White, and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston (virtual)
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: James Brazen 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 Little Theatre of Alexandria: The Play That Goes Wrong at 8 p.m.
City of Alexandria & Alexandria City Public Schools
- 4:30 p.m.: Duke Street Land Use Plan Pop-Up
- 4:30 p.m.: ACPD Monthly Meeting
- 6 p.m.: City of Alexandria Community Cookout
- 6:30 p.m.: S Lee St Sanitary Sewer Project Community Meeting
Thursday June 26
Things To Do
- 11 a.m.: Rocknoceros at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
- 2 p.m.: American Style Mahjong – Learn and Play at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
- 5:30 p.m.: Alexandria Oddball Cinema – Jerry and Marge Go Large at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 6 p.m.: Yoga on the Magnolia Terrace – Happy Hour at Carlyle House Historic Park
- 6 p.m.: Bingo is back at Nepenthe Gallery
- 7 p.m.: Summer Cup Pong Tournament at Daniel O’Connell’s
- 7 p.m.: Great Books Foundation Discussion Group – “Even Deadlier: A Sequel to The 7 Deadly Sins Sampler” (virtual)
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Mike Kelley & Friends at 9 p.m.
- Alexandria Bier Garden: Trivia at 7:30 p.m.
- Aslin ALX: Trivia at 7 p.m.
- Augie’s Mussel House: Live music at 5 p.m.
- Galactic Panther Art Gallery: Rap is Poetry Open Mic Night at 8 p.m.
- Hops N Shine: Trivia at 6:30 p.m.
- Laporta’s Restaurant: Ken Kilpatrick Trio at 6 p.m.
- Lena’s: Artur Carneiro at 6 p.m.
- Lost Boy Cider: Trivia at 7 p.m.
- Murphy’s Pub: Rocky Guttmann at 8:30 p.m.
- O’Shaughnessys Pub: Thrash Thursday Band Night at 9 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- Rosemont Cellar: Sleeper Car at 6 p.m.
- The Birchmere: Peter Asher 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 & Alexandria City Public Schools
- 11:30 a.m.: VIRTUAL: Commission on Aging Outreach Committee
- 5:30 p.m.: Rescheduled: ARHA Redevelopment Work Group
- 7 p.m.: Park & Recreation Commission
Friday, June 27
Things To Do
- 10:30 a.m.: Happy Theater Presents: Nest at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 11 a.m.: Oktoberfest returns to Port City Brewing Company
- 2 p.m.: TACA Presents: Kids’ Ghanaian Cultural Dance Class at Patrick Henry Recreational Center
- 6:30 p.m.: Friday Night O’Connell’s Run at Daniel O’Connell’s Irish Restaurant
- 6:30 p.m.: Wright at Twilight at Woodlawn & Pope-Leighey House
- 7 p.m.: Tavern Game Night: Pride Edition at Gadsby’s Tavern Museum
- 7 p.m.: Trivia Nights at Historic Sites: Jane Austen at Lee-Fendall House Museum and Garden
- 7 p.m.: Enchanted Forest: A Mystical Pride Prom at Torpedo Factory Art Center
- 7 p.m.: Guided Meditation With Cats at Mount Purrnon Cat Cafe & Wine Bar
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Just For Fun at 9 p.m.
- Alexandria Bier Garden: Broken Ground at 9:30 p.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: Spike Burton at 9 p.m.
- Daniel O’Connell’s: Rook Richards at 9:30 p.m.
- Galactic Panther Art Gallery: Supreme Commander, Northeast Regional, and Undoll at 7 p.m.
- Flipside Speakeasy: Karaoke at 8 p.m.
- Laporta’s Restaurant: The Satin Doll Quartet at 7:30 p.m.
- Lost Boy Cider: Strummin & Drummin at 6 p.m.
- Makeda Restaurant: Mesfin & Tsehay at 10 p.m.
- Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub: Rocky Guttmann and Powers & McLaughlin at 9 p.m.
- O’Shaughnessys Pub: Kingpin at 9 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere: Pieces Of A Dream 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 Study at Morrison House: Live Piano Music at 6 p.m.
City of Alexandria & Alexandria City Public Schools
- 9 a.m.: Industrial Development Authority
Saturday, June 28
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 a.m.: Alexandria Health Fair at William Ramsey Rec. Center
- 8 a.m.: FREE Community Shred Day at West End Village
- 8:30 a.m.: Murphy’s Saturday Run at Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub
- 9 a.m.: Hot Book Summer at Old Town Books
- 10 a.m.: Running At The Brewery at Aslin ALX
- 10 a.m.: Computer Donation Drive at Fairlington Presbyterian Church
- 10:30 a.m.: Handy Pikes & Port City Brewing present Pedals & Pints at Handy Bikes
- 10:30 a.m.: TACA Presents: Kids’ Ghanaian Cultural Dance Class at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 11 a.m.: Rainbow Rock at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
- 11 a.m.: One-Year Anniversary Party at Atlas Brew Works
- 11:30 a.m.: Calligraphy Workshop at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 2 p.m.: Ham Radio Field Day 2025 at Chinquapin Park
- 2 p.m.: Oddball Cinema – The Five Obstructions at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
- 3 p.m.: Alexandria Pride at City Hall & Market Square
- 3 p.m.: French Conversation Club at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Bill Pappas Project at 9 p.m.
- Alexandria Bier Garden: Too Much Feedback at 9:30 p.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: Larry Thomas Duo at 9 p.m.
- Daniel O’Connell’s: Irresponsible at 9:30 p.m.
- Galactic Panther Art Gallery: 7 Door Sedan at 8 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 and Powers & McLaughlin at 9 p.m.
- O’Shaughnessys Pub: DJ Rabbit at 9 p.m.
- Port City Brewing Company: Jokes on Tap: Free Comedy Night at 7 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- Southside 815: Combo Indigo at 7:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere: Kasey Chambers with Sunny Sweeney 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 2 p.m. & 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
- 11:30 a.m.: Bike for Good
- 3 p.m.: Alexandria Pride Fair
- 5 p.m.: Apothecary Night Shift
Sunday, June 29
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
- 2 p.m.: Out & About: LGBTQ History Walking Tour at Torpedo Factory
- 2 p.m.: Paint and Sip at Negus Winery
- 2:30 p.m.: Magical Music – Fantastical Worlds for String Orchestra at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 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: Bobby Reed at 5:30 p.m.
- Galactic Panther Art Gallery: Open Mic at 7:30 p.m.
- Laporta’s Restaurant: Live music at 11:30 a.m., Walt Johnson Trio at 6 p.m.
- Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub: O’McPub Band at 8:30 p.m.
- O’Shaughnessys Pub: Comedy Night at 7 p.m., Karaoke at 9 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere: Joshua Redman at 7:30 p.m.
City of Alexandria & Alexandria City Public Schools
- 2 p.m.: Family Day with Young Historians
