Alexandria residents can kick off the week with BeerYoga and book clubs Tuesday night, then dive into a packed weekend featuring the 2025 Around The World Cultural Food Festival at Oronoco Bay Park, continuing Summer Restaurant Week specials, and live performances ranging from Beatles tributes at The Birchmere to open mic nights across the city.
The week also offers educational opportunities including Korean language classes, robotics workshops for kids, and various farmers markets throughout the weekend, while city meetings address budget affairs and public health initiatives.
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Tuesday, August 19
Things To Do
- 6:30 p.m.: Is Profit Worth More Than Our Lives? at Charles Houston Recreation Center
- 6:30 p.m.: Eagles Run at Market Square
- 7 p.m.: BeerYoga at Port City Brewing Company
- 7 p.m.: Sweet & Salty Book Club Meeting at Hotel Heron
- 7 p.m.: Handcraft Tuesday – Evening Edition virtually with Alexandria Library
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Holly Montgomery at 9 p.m.
- Augie’s Mussel House & Beer Garden: Live music at 5 p.m.
- Laporta’s Restaurant: Antonio James at 6 p.m.
- Lena’s Wood-Fired Pizza & Tap: Melissa Quinn Fox Duo 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: Robert Earl Keen with Henry Conlon at 7:30 p.m.
- The Garden: Trivia at 7 p.m.
City of Alexandria & Alexandria City Public Schools
Wednesday, August 20
Things To Do
- 10:30 a.m.: 1s and 2s Time at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 10:30 a.m.: Stitcher’s Space at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 11:30 a.m.: 1s and 2s Time at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 5:30 p.m.: English Language Learning (ELL) 2 Workshop at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 6:30 p.m.: Introduction to Korean Language & Culture at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
- 6:45 p.m.: English Language Learning – ELL Classes at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
- 7 p.m.: Run Club at Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub
- 7 p.m.: Returning to Romance Through Food and Flirty Fun in Fiction – with Casey McQuiston virtual with Alexandria Library
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Bill Pappas Project at 9 p.m.
- Aslin ALX: Brew Feud at 7 p.m.
- Augie’s Mussel House & Beer Garden: Live music at 5 p.m.
- Hops N Shine: Trivia at 6:30 p.m.
- Laporta’s Restaurant: Esther Haynes 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.
- Port City Brewing: Bluegrass Jam Night at 7 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere: Robert Earl Keen with Henry Conlon at 7:30 p.m.
City of Alexandria & Alexandria City Public Schools
- No events or meetings scheduled.
Thursday, August 21
Things To Do
- 10 a.m.: Book a Librarian – Applications Assistance at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
- 10 a.m.: English Language Learning (ELL) 1 Workshop at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 10:15 & 11:15 a.m.: Here Nor There Story Time at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
- 12 p.m.: Line Dancing at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 1:15 p.m.: Baby Bounce at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 2 p.m.: Old Town North Farmers’ Market at Montgomery Park
- 2 p.m.: Summer Film Series – “Pinball: The Man Who Saved the Game” at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 3 p.m.: Carefull Knitting – Knitting and Crochet for Good at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
- 5 p.m.: Plant & Paint Workshop at Shop Made in VA
- 5 p.m.: Intro to Robotics for Kids at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
- 5:30 p.m.: Alexandria Oddball Cinema – Date with an Angel at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 6 p.m.: Artist, musician, neighbor and friend Andreas Barrett is back with new artworks at Nepenthe Gallery
- 6 p.m.: Happy Hour Concert Series at Carlyle Crossing: Too Much Talent Band
- 6 p.m.: Coding Game Night – ages 6-12 – Hands-on fun in programming, robotics, and electronics at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 6 p.m.: Nerdy Knotters – Knitting and Crochet group at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
- 6:30 p.m.: Life Stories Book Club – “Fox and I” by Catherine Raven at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 7 p.m.: Great Books Foundation Discussion Group – “Even Deadlier: A Sequel to The 7 Deadly Sins Sampler” virtually with Alexandria Library
- 8 p.m.: Shanty Sing Along with Ship’s Company Chantymen with Tall Ship Providence
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Mike Kelley & Friends at 9 p.m.
- Alexandria Bier Garden: Open Mic Comedy at 7 p.m., Trivia at 7:30 p.m.
- Aslin ALX: Trivia at 7 p.m.
- Augie’s Mussel House & Beer Garden: 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.
- Lost Boy Cider: Trivia at 7 p.m.
- Murphy’s Pub: Pat Carroll & Kenny Kohlhaas at 8:30 p.m.
- O’Shaughnessy’s Pub: Sundyr/Undoll at 9 p.m.
- Port City Brewing: 90’s Cartoon Trivia at 7 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere: Robert Earl Keen with Henry Conlon at 7:30 p.m.
- The Study at Morrison House: Live Piano Music at 6 p.m.
City of Alexandria & Alexandria City Public Schools
- 5:30 p.m.: Public Health Advisory Commission
- 6 p.m.: ACPS School Board Meeting
Friday, August 22
Things To Do
- Alexandria Summer Restaurant Week
- 10:15 a.m.: Baby Storytime at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 11 a.m.: Double Beer Release: Schwarzbier & Watermelon Gose at Port City Brewing
- 3:30 p.m.: Fun Friday at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 6 p.m.: Trademark x Quattro Theory Wine Pairing Dinner at Trademark
- 6:30 p.m.: Friday Night O’Connell’s Run at Daniel O’Connell’s Irish Restaurant
- 7 p.m.: Trivia Nights at Historic Sites – 1920s at Lee-Fendall House Museum & Garden
- 7 p.m.: Guided Meditation With Cats at Mount Purrnon Cat Cafe Wine Bar
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Bobby Thompson Trio at 9 p.m.
- Alexandria Bier Garden: Rebel Rose at 9:30 p.m.
- Augie’s Mussel House & Beer Garden: Tory Grace at 5 p.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: Mike Ferro Duo at 9 p.m.
- Daniel O’Connell’s: Franklin Music Duo at 9:30 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: Handpan w/ Erik Rasmus at 6:30 p.m.
- Makeda Restaurant: Mesfin & Tsehay at 10 p.m.
- Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub: Pat Carroll & The Too Extra Band at 9 p.m.
- O’Shaughnessy’s Pub: Kingpin at 9 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere: Magical Mystery Doors – Beatles, Zeppelin, Doors Tribute at 7:30 p.m.
- The Light Horse: Climb On at 9 p.m.
- The Study at Morrison House: Live Piano Music at 6 p.m.
City of Alexandria & Alexandria City Public Schools
- 8:30 a.m.: Planning Commission Retreat
Saturday, August 23
Things To Do
- Alexandria Summer Restaurant Week
- 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.: Pups + Pilates at Hotel AKA Alexandria
- 10 a.m.: Fitness At The Brewery at Aslin ALX
- 10 a.m.: The Bradley’s Community Yard Sale at The Bradley Braddock Road Station Apartment
- 10:30 a.m.: Parenting Professional Development Series – Dream Team at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 10:30 a.m.: Pedals & Pints at Handy Bikes
- 11 a.m.: 2025 Around The World Cultural Food Festival at Oronoco Bay Park
- 12 p.m.: Mission Match Pathfinder Games at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 1 p.m.: Psychic Development Workshop + Channeling Session – with Del Ray’s Resident Intuitive, Amy at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
- 1 p.m.: Dungeons & Dragons at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
- 2 p.m.: Board Game Cafe at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 3 p.m.: DIY Birthday Cards – Celebrate Alexandria Library’s birthday at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
- 4 p.m.: Barks & Brews at Port City Brewing Company
- 8 p.m.: Improv at LTA Presents: A Student Improv Takeover! At The Little Theater of Alexandria
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Kev Powe Thang at 9 p.m.
- Alexandria Bier Garden: DJ & Karaoke Night at 9 p.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: Bravenoise at 9 p.m.
- Daniel O’Connell’s: Rook Richards at 9:30 p.m.
- Epicure On King: Nicole Belanus at 7 p.m.
- Galactic Panther Art Gallery: Fanoplane, featuring the artwork of Maya Renfro and Sarah Marie Hughes at 7 p.m.
- Hops N Shine: Karaoke at 9 p.m.
- Laporta’s Restaurant: Sharon Clark Trio at 7 p.m.
- Lost Boy Cider: Del Ray Dad’s at 6:30 p.m.
- Makeda Restaurant: Negussie & Nani at 10 p.m.
- Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub: Pat Carroll & Justina Beth-El at 9 p.m.
- O’Shaughnessy’s Pub: The Doors on Fire at 9 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere: Eric Roberson at 7:30 p.m.
- The Study at Morrison House: Live Piano Music at 6 p.m.
City of Alexandria & Alexandria City Public Schools
- 10 a.m.: Arts Commission Retreat
Sunday, August 24
Things To Do
- Alexandria Summer Restaurant Week
- 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
- 2 p.m.: Family Day with Young Historians at Gadsby’s Tavern Museum
- 2 p.m.: Alexandria Oddball Cinema – “Monkeybone” at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 2:30 p.m.: Preschool STEAM Sundays at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch 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.
- Galactic Panther Art Gallery: Open Mic at 7:30 p.m.
- Hops N Shine: The Office Trivia Night at 5 p.m.
- Laporta’s Restaurant: Steve Ragsdale 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.
- O’Shaughnessy’s Pub: Karaoke at 9 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere: Eric Roberson at 7:30 p.m.
City of Alexandria & Alexandria City Public Schools
- 2 p.m.: Family Day with Young Historians
