Alexandria residents and visitors have plenty to choose from this weekend as the city’s popular Summer Restaurant Week extends through Labor Day weekend, offering diners special menus and pricing at participating establishments. The long weekend features a mix of outdoor markets, cultural events and live entertainment across the city’s neighborhoods.
Saturday highlights include the weekly Old Town and Del Ray farmers markets, while Sunday adds the West End and Four Mile Run markets to give shoppers multiple opportunities to browse local produce and crafts. Music lovers can catch performances ranging from jazz at The Birchmere to traditional Irish sessions at Daniel O’Connell’s, while families can explore history at Gadsby’s Tavern Museum’s Family Day with Young Historians on Sunday.
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Thursday, August 28
Things To Do
- Alexandria Summer Restaurant Week
- 10 a.m.: Book a Librarian – Applications Assistance at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
- 10:15 a.m. & 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 p.m.: Crafting for Teens at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
- 1:15 p.m.: Baby Bounce – for babies 0-12 months and their caretaker(s) at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 2 p.m.: Old Town North Farmers’ Market at Montgomery Park
- 2 p.m.: How to Thrive in a World of Constant Chaos – with Organizational Psychologist Dr. Tasha Eurich (virtual)
- 2 p.m.: American Style Mahjong – Learn and Play at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
- 2 p.m.: Summer Film Series – “Judy” at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 3 p.m.: Handcraft Crafternoon at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 5 p.m.: Intro to Robotics for Kids at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
- 5:30 p.m.: Tai Chi at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 5:30 p.m.: T(w)een STEM Hour at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
- 6 p.m.: Be the first to see a newly acquired artwork at Nepenthe Gallery
- 6 p.m.: Yoga on the Magnolia Terrace – Happy Hour Thursday at Carlyle House Historic Park
- 6 p.m.: Nerdy Knotters – Knitting and Crochet group at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
- 6 p.m.: Coding Game Night – ages 6-12 – Hands-on fun in programming, robotics, and electronics at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
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 & Beer Garden: Live music at 5 p.m.
- Daniel O’Connell’s: Summer Cup Pong Tournament at 7 p.m.
- Galactic Panther Art Gallery: Old Town New Films at 7 p.m.
- Hops N Shine: Trivia at 6:30 p.m.
- Laporta’s Restaurant: Ken Kilpatrick Trio at 6 p.m.
- Lena’s Wood-Fired Pizza & Tap: Live music at 6 p.m.
- Lost Boy Cider: Trivia at 7 p.m.
- Murphy’s Pub: Rocky Guttmann & Rook Richards at 8:30 p.m.
- O’Shaughnessy’s Pub: Koluna, The Preps, Terminal Insanity at 9 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere: Shalamar 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.: Everyone’s an Asset Builder Training (virtual)
- 6 p.m.: ACPS Board Development
- 6:30 p.m.: Child Youth Fam. Coll. Comm Exec. Mtg. (virtual)
Friday, August 29
Things To Do
- Alexandria Summer Restaurant Week
- 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
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Chris Timbers at 9 p.m.
- Alexandria Bier Garden: DJ Dom at 9:30 p.m.
- Augie’s Mussel House & Beer Garden: Tory Grace at 5 p.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: Timmie Metz Band at 9 p.m.
- Daniel O’Connell’s: PopRocks 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: Andrew Young at 6:30 p.m.
- Makeda Restaurant: Mesfin & Tsehay at 10 p.m.
- Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub: Rocky Guttmann at 9 p.m.
- O’Shaughnessy’s Pub: Tennessee Frisky at 9 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere: 6th Annual Danny Gatton Birthday Celebration at 7:30 p.m.
- The Light Horse: The Darts (DMV) at 9 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 are scheduled.
Saturday, August 30
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
- 10 a.m.: Fitness At The Brewery at Aslin ALX
- 10 a.m.: Nature Journaling Club at Del Ray Artisans
- 10:30 a.m.: Pedals & Pints at Handy Bikes
- 10:30 a.m.: VETOGA Weekly Community Yoga (Hatha-Raja) – Level 1 sessions hosted by Adam Shaw at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
- 10:30 a.m.: A World War II Walking Tour of Alexandria at Lee-Fendall House Museum & Garden
- 2 p.m.: Handcraft Tuesday – Weekend Edition at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 2 p.m.: Board Game Cafe at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 2 p.m.: Oddball Cinema – La chimera at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
- 3 p.m.: French Conversation Club at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Myles Deep Band at 9 p.m.
- Alexandria Bier Garden: DJ & Karaoke Night at 9 p.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: Franklin Music Duo at 9 p.m.
- Daniel O’Connell’s: Up All Night at 9:30 p.m.
- Epicure On King: Nicole Belanus at 7 p.m.
- Galactic Panther Art Gallery: Sur Cosmico, Adele Marie, & Romy Gamez 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: Rocky Guttmann at 9 p.m.
- O’Shaughnessy’s 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.
- The Birchmere: Raheem Devaughn at 7:30 p.m.
- The Light Horse: About Last Night Party Band at 9:30 p.m.
- The Study at Morrison House: Live Piano Music at 6 p.m.
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- 11:30 a.m.: Bike for Good at Old Town Farmer’s Market
Sunday, August 31
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
- 2 p.m.: Family Day with Young Historians at Gadsby’s Tavern Museum
- 3 p.m.: Summer Sundays Chamber Music at the Lyceum by WMPA
- 3:30 p.m.: Sunday Baby Time at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
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: Live music 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: Open Mic Comedy at 7:30 p.m., Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere: Raheem Devaughn at 7:30 p.m.
City of Alexandria & Alexandria City Public Schools
- 2 p.m.: Family Day with Young Historians at Gadsby’s Tavern Museum
Monday, September 1
Things To Do
- 10 a.m.: Yoga with Beth Wolfe at Lost Boy Cider
- 6 a.m.: Executive Edge: 6 Week Reset at Revolutionary Fitness
- 5:30 p.m.: Adult and Dragons at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
- 6:30 p.m.: Joggers & Lagers at Port City Brewing Company
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Just For Fun at 9 p.m.
- Alexandria Bier Garden: Open Mic Comedy at 7 p.m.
- Augie’s Mussel House & Beer Garden: 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.
City of Alexandria & Alexandria City Public Schools
