This weekend in Alexandria is packed with major events, including the annual Alexandria Pride Fair at City Hall on Saturday. Plus, Port City Brewing Company is getting a very early start on Oktoberfest, a Mystical Pride Prom takes over the Torpedo Factory, and there’s a full slate of live music, workshops, and family-friendly activities across the city.
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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
