Alexandria kicks off a memorable weekend as early voting begins for November’s election, while comedy takes center stage with The Second City bringing “Laugh Harder, Not Smarter” to The Birchmere and Friday’s tribute marking the 25th anniversary of “Remembering the Titans.” From Oktoberfest celebrations spanning multiple breweries to the grand opening of Kabul Bazaar Halal Market, the weekend captures Alexandria’s diverse spirit.
Whether you’re looking to cast your ballot early, catch live music at beloved neighborhood spots, or participate in unique experiences like tarot readings at a cat cafe, Alexandria offers the perfect blend of civic engagement, cultural enrichment, and weekend fun.
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Weather Forecast
- Today: Sunny, with a high near 87. Northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
- Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Light and variable wind.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. East wind around 7 mph.
- Saturday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 64. East wind around 6 mph.
- Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. East wind around 7 mph.
- Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Friday, Sept. 19
Things To Do
- 7 a.m. – Old Town Pool Open
- 8 a.m. – In-Person Early Voting Begins at Office of Voter Registration & Elections
- 3 p.m. – Summer Film Series – “KPop Demon Hunters” (Sing-Along Edition) at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 4 p.m. – Remembering the Titans 25th Anniversary Pre-Game Tribute
- 5:30 p.m. – Oktoberfest 5K & 10K at Port City Brewing Company
- 6 p.m. – Loading Dock Rock Summer Concert Series – The Mildewds at Port City Brewing Company
- 6 p.m. – Mixed Reality Exhibition & Opening Reception at Principle Gallery
- 6:30 p.m. – Friday Night O’Connell’s Run at Daniel O’Connell’s Irish Restaurant
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant – Holly Montgomery at 9 p.m.
- Alexandria Bier Garden – Rebel Rose at 9:30 p.m.
- Aslin ALX – Laughs & Drafts: Improv Comedy at 7 p.m. and Improv Comedy Jam at 8 p.m.
- Augie’s Mussel House & Beer Garden – Live music at 5 p.m.
- Blackwall Hitch – Timmie Metz Band at 9 p.m.
- Daniel O’Connell’s Irish Restaurant – Kenny Kohlhaas at 9:30 p.m.
- Del Ray Pizzeria – Karaoke at 9 p.m.
- Hops N Shine – Live music at 6 p.m.
- Laporta’s Restaurant – The Satin Doll Quartet at 7:30 p.m.
- Makeda Restaurant – Mesfin & Tsehay at 10 p.m.
- Mt. Purrnon Cat Cafe + Wine Bar – Tarot Readings at 6 p.m.
- Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub – Tyler Goldstein and Lenny Burridge at 9 p.m.
- O’Shaughnessy’s Pub – Lost and Sound at 9 p.m.
- Rock It Grill – Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere – THE SECOND CITY Presents “Laugh Harder, Not Smarter” at 7:30 p.m.
- The Light Horse – The Darts (DMV) at 9:30 p.m.
- The Study at Morrison House – Live Piano Music at 6 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 20
Things To Do
- 7 a.m. – Old Town Farmers’ Market at Market Square Plaza
- 7 a.m. – Minnie Howard Open at Minnie Howard Aquatics Facility
- 8 a.m. – Del Ray Farmers’ Market at Pat Miller Neighborhood Square
- 8 a.m. – Old Town Pool Open
- 9 a.m. – Pets & Pumpkins Halloween Pet Photos at 4101 Eisenhower Avenue
- 9 a.m. – Grand opening of Kabul Bazaar Halal Market at Kabul Bazaar
- 9 a.m. – HalloWEIRD Art Market at Del Ray Artisans
- 9:45 a.m. – Alexandria Virginia Housing Seminar at 6363 Walker Lane Suite 130
- 10 a.m. – Borrow a Board Game at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 10 a.m. – Running at The Brewery at Aslin ALX
- 10 a.m. – Meet the Two New Mental Health ‘Little Monsters” and the Artist Behind Them at 415 King Street
- 10 a.m. – AlexRenew Open House at 1800 Limerick Street
- 10 a.m. – Beyond the Battlefield: A Civil War Walking Tour of Alexandria at Lee-Fendall House Museum & Garden
- 10 a.m. – Tons of Trucks 2025 at Chinquapin Park (FREE event!)
- 10 a.m. – Classic Car Show at Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum
- 10:30 a.m. – Grand Gaming Melee – Alexandria-Arlington Regional Gaming Group at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 10:30 a.m. – VETOGA Weekly Community Yoga (Hatha-Raja) at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
- 10:30 a.m. – The Sky Tonight: Free Planetarium Show at 650 Jefferson Drive SW
- 11 a.m. – Fall Scarf Swap at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 11 a.m. – Steep & Sip: The Art of Tea Blending at Shop Made in VA
- 11 a.m. – Wunderfest Celebration at Port City Brewing Company
- 11 a.m. – Oktoberfest at Atlas Alexandria Brewery & Tap Room at Atlas Alexandria Brewery & Tap Room
- 11:30 a.m. – Introduction to Tarot at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 12 p.m. – Friends & Family Day at Friends of Guest House at Friends of Guest House
- 12 p.m. – Rock the Avenue Block Party at 2455 Mandeville Lane
- 12 p.m. – Oktoberfest at Gustave at Gustave
- 1 p.m. – Dungeons & Dragons at the Library at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
- 1 p.m. – Yoga on the Magnolia Terrace at 121 N. Fairfax Street
- 2 p.m. – Handcraft Tuesday – Weekend Edition at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 2 p.m. – Book Journaling Meetup at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
- 2 p.m. – Oddball Cinema – How to Talk to Girls at Parties at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
- 3 p.m. – French Conversation Club at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 3 p.m. – Luxury Candle & Room Spray Workshop at Shop Made in VA
- 3 p.m. – Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day at Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub
- 4 p.m. – Stein Holding Competition + Saturday Night Party at Alexandria Bier Garden
- 4 p.m. – Oktoberfest Saturdays at ABG – Beer, Brats & Beats in Old Town! at Alexandria Bier Garden
- 6 p.m. – Wine on the Water at 44 Canal Center, Suite 550
- 7 p.m. – AACC Presents: Follow the Song at 201 Cambridge Road
- 8:30 p.m. – Cinema Del Ray – Remember The Titans at Mt. Vernon Recreation Center
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant – Bill Pappas Project at 9 p.m.
- Alexandria Bier Garden – Stein Holding Competition + Saturday Night Party with DJs and live music from 4 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.
- Blackwall Hitch – Jon Cresswell at 9 p.m.
- Daniel O’Connell’s Irish Restaurant – Faraway and Bobby Reed at 9:30 p.m.
- Galactic Panther Art Gallery – Attack of the Androids! Electric Grandmother + Bassmasters + Sable Drive at 8 p.m.
- Hops N Shine – Karaoke Night 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 – Lenny Burridge at 4 p.m., Rook Richards at 9 p.m., The Muckers at 9 p.m.
- Rock It Grill – Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Light Horse – Collective at 9:30 p.m.
- The Study at Morrison House – Live Piano Music at 6 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 21
Things To Do
- 7 a.m. – Minnie Howard Open at Minnie Howard Aquatics Facility
- 8 a.m. – Old Town Pool Open
- 8:30 a.m. – West End Farmers Market at 4800 Brenman Park
- 9 a.m. – Four Mile Run Farmers & Artisans Market at Four Mile Run Park
- 11 a.m. – Dogtoberfest at Alexandria Bier Garden – Brats, Brews & Barks! at Alexandria Bier Garden
- 1 p.m. – Writers Group at Beatley at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 1 p.m. – Kids Arts & Crafts at Hops N Shine
- 1 p.m. – Washington’s Compatriot in Arms, and Old & Intimate Friend, Doctor James Craik at Carlyle House
- 2 p.m. – Alexandria Oddball Cinema – Branded at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 2 p.m. – The Maine Shore by Avis Fleming at Studio 14, Torpedo Factory
- 2:30 p.m. – Preschool STEAM Sundays at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
- 3 p.m. – Stamped Sterling Silver Bracelet Making Workshop at Shop Made in VA
- 6 p.m. – Tai Chi With Cats at Mount Purrnon Cat Café & Wine Bar
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant – Kev Powe Thang at 9 p.m.
- Alexandria Bier Garden – Dogtoberfest with Oktoberfest traditions from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Blackwall Hitch – Jazz Brunch with Black Coffee at 10:30 a.m.
- Galactic Panther Art Gallery – ESP’s InterGalactic Open Mic at 8 p.m.
- Hops N Shine – Star Wars Trivia 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 – 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 – Kathleen Edwards at 7:30 p.m.
