Alexandria is serving up a diverse menu of activities this week, from Monday’s comedy nights and yoga sessions to a spectacular glow paddle adventure on Saturday evening. The Tax-Free Weekend kicks off Friday at select Old Town boutiques, while music lovers can catch everything from Three Dog Night at The Birchmere to traditional Irish sessions at local pubs. Families won’t want to miss the Friendship Firehouse Festival on Saturday or Harry Potter’s birthday bash at Del Ray Pizzeria on Thursday.
Whether you’re looking to swap plants, learn ventriloquism, or enjoy chamber music at the Lyceum, Alexandria’s packed calendar offers something for everyone through August 3rd.
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Monday, July 28
Things To Do
- 6 p.m.: Make a Handmade Book at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
- 6:30 p.m.: Alexandria Aces versus Bethesda Big Train at Frank Mann Field
- 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
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 MacMillan Spirit House: Scottish Session at 6:30 p.m.
City of Alexandria & Alexandria City Public Schools
- 8 a.m.: VIRTUAL: Commission for Women Exec. Board Meeting
- 7 p.m.: Traffic and Parking Board Meeting
- 7 p.m.: Citizen Corps Council
Tuesday, July 29
Things To Do
- 10:15 a.m.: The Rope Warrior at Mount Vernon Recreational Center
- 1 p.m.: DIY Teens – Terracotta Planter Painting at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
- 6:30 p.m.: Eagles Run at Market Square
- 7 p.m.: BeerYoga at Port City Brewing Company
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Holly Montgomery 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 Wood-Fired Pizza & Tap: Heather Lloyd at 6 p.m.
- Lost Dog Cafe: Trivia at 7 p.m.
- Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub: Trivia at 8 p.m., Pete Baker at 8:30 p.m.
- O’Shaughnessy’s Pub: Trivia at 9 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere: Three Dog Night at 7:30 p.m.
- The Garden: Trivia at 7 p.m.
City of Alexandria & Alexandria City Public Schools
Wednesday, July 30
Things To Do
- 9 a.m.: Volunteer Alexandria FOOD4ALX Food Drive across Alexandria
- 2 p.m.: Mad Science – Fire & Ice at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 6 p.m.: Plant Swap at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
- 6:30 p.m.: Charm Bracelet Workshop with Milan Jewelry at Lost Boy Cider
- 7 p.m.: Run Club at Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Bill Pappas Project at 9 p.m.
- Augie’s Mussel House: Live music at 5 p.m.
- Galactic Panther Art Gallery: Old Town New Films – Local Filmmakers Screening Event at 7 p.m.
- Hops N Shine: Trivia at 6:30 p.m.
- Laporta’s Restaurant: Live music at 6 p.m.
- Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub: Kenny Kohlhaas 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: Sheila E. & The E-Train at 7:30 p.m.
City of Alexandria & Alexandria City Public Schools
- 5:30 p.m.: Mentor Information Session for Space of Her Own
- 7 p.m.: VIRTUAL: Housing Affordability Advisory Committee
Thursday, July 31
Things To Do
- 2 p.m.: Old Town North Farmers’ Market at Montgomery Park
- 2 p.m.: Summer Film Series – Ballad of Wallis Island at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 5 p.m.: Harry Potter Birthday Bash at Del Ray Pizzeria
- 6 p.m.: Art + Wine + Cheese: Nepenthe Gallery introduces artist Nancy Bruce at Nepenthe Gallery
- 6 p.m.: Yoga on the Magnolia Terrace – Happy Hour at Carlyle House
- 6:30 p.m.: Food & Beer Pairings: Ruta De Sabor at Port City Brewing Company
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.
- Daniel O’Connell’s: Summer Cup Pong Tournament at 7 p.m.
- Galactic Panther Art Gallery: Enter Shivas Sack at 7 p.m.
- Hops N Shine: Trivia at 6:30 p.m.
- Laporta’s Restaurant: Ken Kilpatrick Trio at 6 p.m.
- Lost Boy Cider: Trivia at 7 p.m.
- Murphy’s Pub: Pat Garvey at 8:30 p.m.
- O’Shaughnessy’s Pub: Crushing Diamonds at 9 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere: Dave Koz and Friends at 7:30 p.m.
- The Study at Morrison House: Live Piano Music at 6 p.m.
City of Alexandria & Alexandria City Public Schools
- 4 p.m.: Duke Street Land Use Plan Pop-Up
- 6 p.m.: Eco City Steering Committee
- 7 p.m.: Edsall Road-Yoakum Parkway Corridor Improvements
Friday, August 1
Things To Do
- All Day: Tax Free Weekend at Select Old Town Boutiques
- 10:30 a.m.: Ventriloquism with Ty-Rone Travis at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 6:30 p.m.: Friday Night O’Connell’s Run at Daniel O’Connell’s Irish Restaurant
- 6:30 p.m.: Ride & Sip with Zweet Sport & Port City Brewing Company at Zweet Sport Total Fitness Studio
- 6:30 p.m.: Jellyfish Terrarium Workshop at PlantHouse
- 7 p.m.: Lovely as a Tree Art Exhibit Opening Reception at Del Ray Artisans
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Live music at 9 p.m.
- Alexandria Bier Garden: DJ Mike Rodriguez at 9:30 p.m.
- Aslin ALX: Comedy Showcase at 8 p.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: Timmie Metz Band at 9 p.m.
- Cafe du Soleil: Skinnier Wallace and Bahama Tommy Jam at 6 p.m.
- Daniel O’Connell’s: Rook Richards at 9:30 p.m.
- Epicure on King: Digikat, Mister Riflley, and Sable Drive at 7 p.m.
- Flipside Speakeasy: Karaoke at 8 p.m.
- Galactic Panther Art Gallery: Little Low, Be Safe, Wandering Years at 7 p.m.
- Hops N Shine: Live music at 6 p.m.
- Laporta’s Restaurant: The Satin Doll Quartet at 7:30 p.m.
- Lost Boy Cider: Moondaddies at 6:30 p.m.
- Makeda Restaurant: Mesfin & Tsehay at 10 p.m.
- Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub: Tyler Goldstein & Pat Gravey at 9 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere: Lyfe Jennings at 7:30 p.m.
- The Study at Morrison House: Live Piano Music at 6 p.m.
City of Alexandria & Alexandria City Public Schools
- No events or meetings scheduled.
Saturday, August 2
Things To Do
- All Day: Tax Free Weekend at Select Old Town Boutiques
- 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
- 9 a.m.: Friendship Firehouse Festival at Friendship Firehouse Museum
- 10 a.m.: Fitness At The Brewery at Aslin ALX
- 10:30 a.m.: Pedals & Pints at Handy Bikes
- 10:30 a.m.: Orpheus Collar: Cartooning and Drawing Workshop at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 12 p.m.: Carlyle House Family Fun Day – Pet Fête at Carlyle House
- 1 p.m.: Silent Reading Party at Hotel AKA Alexandria
- 8 p.m. Paddle DMV’s First Annual Glow Paddle at Daingerfield Island
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Live music at 9 p.m.
- Alexandria Bier Garden: Holding A Grudge at 9:30 p.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: David Andrew Smith at 9 p.m.
- Daniel O’Connell’s: Irish Session at 1 p.m., David Thong Trio at 9:30 p.m.
- Galactic Panther Art Gallery: O.V Summer Sendoff at 7 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: Practically Einstein at 9 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere: The Extraordinary Card Magic of Jason Ladanye at 7:30 p.m.
- The Study at Morrison House: Live Piano Music at 6 p.m.
City of Alexandria & Alexandria City Public Schools
- 9 a.m.: Friendship Firehouse Festival
- 9:30 a.m.: Duke Street Land Use Plan Pop-Up
Sunday, August 3
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
- 1 p.m.: Kids Arts & Crafts at Hops N Shine
- 3 p.m.: Summer Sundays Chamber Music at the Lyceum by WMPA
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Live music at 9 p.m.
- Aslin ALX: Super Smash Bros. Tournament at 12 p.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: Black Coffee at 10:30 a.m.
- Daniel O’Connell’s: Brian Gaffney at 5 p.m.
- Galactic Panther Art Gallery: Open Mic at 7:30 p.m.
- Hops N Shine: Marvel Trivia Night at 5 p.m.
- Laporta’s Restaurant: Antonio James at 11:30 a.m., Walt Johnson Trio at 6 p.m.
- Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub: O’McPub Band at 4 p.m., Rook Richards at 8:30 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere: Vincent Ingala & Lindsey Webster at 7:30 p.m.
City of Alexandria & Alexandria City Public Schools
- 2 p.m.: Family Day with Young Historians
