Discover all that’s happening for events, live music, entertainment, and happenings around Alexandria this weekend; enjoy!
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Thursday, Oct. 9
Things To Do
- 4:30 p.m.: Neen James Book Launch: Exceptional Experiences at A.Lounge+Bar
- 5 p.m.: RCA Happy Hour at Rosemont Cellar
- 6 p.m.: Cocktail Making Classes at Barca Pier & Wine Bar
- 6:30 p.m.: Cookie Decorating – In My Showgirl (Cookie) Era – Beginner at Lost Boy Cider
- 6:30 p.m.: From Short to Feature: DOUEN Fundraiser Screening at Port City Brewing Company
- 7 p.m.: Murphy’s Run Club at Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub
- 7 p.m.: Spanish Wine Dinner at Del Ray Cafe
- 7 p.m.: NAACP Alexandria Branch Freedom Fund Dinner at Hotel Heron
- 7:30 p.m.: October Singles Meetup – Animal Lovers Night at The Light Horse
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant – Bill Pappas Project at 9 p.m.
- Atlas Brew Works – Bingo 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 – Ken Kilpatrick 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: Sierra Hull & John Craigie at 7:30 p.m.
- The Light Horse – Trivia at 7 p.m.
City Of Alexandria
- 6 a.m.: Chinquapin Open
- 10 a.m.: Farmers’ Market Pop Up
- 1 p.m.: QPR: Suicide Prevention Training
- 4 p.m.: Minnie Howard Open
- 5:30 p.m.: Alexandria Transit Co. Board of Directors Meeting
- 6:30 p.m.: VIRTUAL: Child, Youth Fam. Coll. Comm. Meeting
- 6:30 p.m.: Potomac Yard Design Advisory Committee Meeting
- 7 p.m.: VIRTUAL: ACPD Monthly Meeting
Alexandria Library Events
- All day: “Determined” – The 400 Year Struggle for Black Equality Traveling Exhibit at Local History/Special Collections
- All day: Banned Book Badness – A Freedom to Read Tourney at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- All day: The Order Of The Zine (T.O.O.T.Z.) | Week #3 – The Zine of Answers at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 10:15 am: Whimsical Wednesdays at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
- 10:30 am: Stitcher’s Space – Sew, quilt, knit, crochet, embroider! at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 10:30 am: 1s and 2s Time – Tiempo para niños de 1 y 2 at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 11 am: Just Babies – Solo Los Bebés at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
- 11:15 am: Whimsical Wednesdays at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
- 11:30 am: 1s and 2s Time – Tiempo para niños de 1 y 2 at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 12 pm: Nationalism & Cosmopolitanism – in the Creation of Richmond’s Confederate Monuments (Virtual)
- 2 pm: Mystery Book Club – “Hallowe’en Party” by Agatha Christie at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 4 pm: Ask A Teen Librarian at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 4 pm: Kusama Pumpkin Decorating – Celebrate Fall! at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library (EVENT FULL)
- 5 pm: Roll For Initiative: D&D at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library (REGISTRATION CLOSED)
- 5 pm: Spitfire – Kindergarten – 3rd grade at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
- 5:30 pm: Making History with Library of Virginia (Virtual)
- 5:30 pm: English Language Learning (ELL) 2 Workshop – Intermediate Conversation at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 6 pm: Knit Nite! – A knitting club for kids ages 8-18 at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 6 pm: Literary Virginia Book Group – The Age of Deer (Virtual)
- 6:30 pm: Alexandria CrimeFest – Why does Alexandria inspire crime fiction? at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 6:30 pm: Hangul for Beginners at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library (RESCHEDULED TO OCTOBER 23)
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Alexandria City Public Schools
- No meetings or events are planned.
Alexandria City High School Events
- 5 p.m.: Girls Varsity Cross Country vs Episcopal High School at Episcopal High School
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Friday, Oct. 10
Things To Do
- 11 a.m.: Coffee Porter w/ Hypergoat Coffee Roasters at Port City Brewing Company
- 6 p.m.: Fall Wine Festival at George Washington’s Mount Vernon
- 6:30 p.m.: Friday Night O’Connell’s Run at Daniel O’Connell’s Irish Restaurant
- 7:30 p.m.: Critton Hollow String Band in concert at Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Rich Russman at 9 p.m.
- Alexandria Bier Garden: DJ & Karaoke at 9 p.m.
- Augie’s Mussel House & Beer Garden: Live music at 5 p.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: DeadEye Stare at 9 p.m.
- Galactic Panther Art Gallery: Conebuds, Lud Roes, and Never Elected at 8 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: Sleeper Car at 7 p.m.
- Makeda Restaurant: Mesfin & Tsehay at 10 p.m.
- Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub: Pat Carroll & Rook Richards at 9 p.m.
- O’Shaughnessy’s Pub: Betamax, Bitter Titts, and The Mad Pranksters at 9 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere: The Whispers at 7:30 p.m.
- The Light Horse: Lights Out By 8 at 9:30 p.m.
- The Study at Morrison House: Live Piano Music at 6:30 p.m.
City of Alexandria
- 6 a.m.: Chinquapin Open
- 7:30 p.m.: Traditional Concert Series
Alexandria Library Events
- All day: The Order Of The Zine (T.O.O.T.Z.) | Week #3 at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- All day: Banned Book Badness – A Freedom to Read Tourney at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- All day: “Determined” – The 400 Year Struggle for Black Equality Traveling Exhibit at Local History/Special Collections
- 10:15 a.m.: Baby Storytime at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 1:00 p.m.: Low Vision Resource Group at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 2:00 p.m.: Musical Movement at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 3:30 p.m.: Fun Friday! at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
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Alexandria City High School Sports
- 7 p.m.: Football, Boys Varsity vs West Potomac High School at Alexandria City High School
Saturday, Oct. 11
Things To Do
- Oct. 11 – 18: Old Town Oyster Week throughout Old Town
- 7 a.m.: Old Town Farmers’ Market at Market Square Plaza
- 8 a.m.: Massive Multi-Family Luxury Town-Home Community Yard Sale at Lenox Place
- 8 a.m.: D.A.D.S. Fitness Program – Free Trial Session at Revolutionary Fitness
- 9 a.m.: Del Ray Vintage & Flea Market on Mount Vernon Avenue
- 10 a.m.: Fall Into Fashion: Alexandria Days at various shops throughout Old Town
- 10 a.m.: Grand African Run at 1100 Main Line Blvd.
- 10 a.m.: Running at The Brewery at Aslin ALX
- 10 a.m.: Fairy House Festival at Woodlawn & Pope-Leighey House
- 10 a.m.: Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia Fall Fest at James M. Duncan Library
- 10:30 a.m.: Pedals & Pints at Handy Bikes
- 1 p.m.: Oktoberfest: American Version Bier Olympics at Hops N Shine
- 2 p.m.: Ghost Skate with Alex Corporan at Aslin ALX
- 2 p.m.: Together Women Rise’s International Day of the Girl at Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum
- 6 p.m.: Fall Wine Festival at George Washington’s Mount Vernon
- 8 p.m.: Improv Comedy Show with the Retros at The Little Theater of Alexandria
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Kingpin at 9 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: Pat Carroll at 9 p.m.
- O’Shaughnessy’s Pub: Everyday Catastrophe, Pain Generator, and One Slack Mind at 9 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere: The Whispers at 7:30 p.m.
- The Light Horse: Chaotic Blonde at 9:30 p.m.
- The Little Theater of Alexandria: The Retros at 8 p.m.
- The Study at Morrison House: Live Piano Music at 6:30 p.m.
City of Alexandria
- All Day: VML 2025 Annual Conference
- 7 a.m.: Minnie Howard Open
- 8 a.m.: Chinquapin Open
- 10 a.m.: Storytime for Little Historians
- 10 a.m.: Pathway to Service: Saturday Hiring Event
- 6 p.m.: Specialty Tour: Poisons at the Apothecary Museum
Alexandria Library Events
- All day: The Order Of The Zine (T.O.O.T.Z.) | Week #3 at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- All day: Banned Book Badness – A Freedom to Read Tourney at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- All day: “Determined” – The 400 Year Struggle for Black Equality Traveling Exhibit at Local History/Special Collections
- 10:00 a.m.: Trash Trekkers at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 10:30 a.m.: Teen Advisory Group at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 11:00 a.m.: Fall Learn to Knit Class at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 2:00 p.m.: Good Pet, Great Life! at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
- 2:00 p.m.: Board Game Cafe at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 2:00 p.m.: Handcraft Tuesday – Weekend Edition at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 3:00 p.m.: French Conversation Club at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
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Alexandria City Public Schools
- 2 p.m.: 2025 Athletic Hall of Fame (AHOF) Induction Ceremony at Alexandria City High School
Alexandria City High School Sports
- Nothing scheduled.
Sunday, Oct. 12
Things To Do
- Oct. 11 – 18: Old Town Oyster Week throughout Old Town
- 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
- 11 a.m.: Paws in the Park at Oronoco Bay Park (Cancelled due to weather)
- 1 p.m.: Ethiopian Fall Festival at Chinquapin Park
- 3 p.m.: Chamber Music Concert at The Lyceum
- 6 p.m.: Fall Wine Festival at George Washington’s Mount Vernon
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: ESP’s InterGalactic Open Mic at 8 p.m.
- Laporta’s Restaurant: Steve Ragsdale at 11:30 a.m., Walt Johnson Trio at 6 p.m.
- Lost Boy Cider: Music Bingo at 12:30 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: GOGO Penguin at 7:30 p.m.
City of Alexandria
- All Day: VML 2025 Annual Conference
- 7 a.m.: Minnie Howard Open
- 8 a.m.: Chinquapin Open
- 6 p.m.: Tables of Conscience: Banned Books Dinner
Alexandria Library Events
- All day: “Determined” – The 400 Year Struggle for Black Equality Traveling Exhibit at Local History/Special Collections
- All day: The Order Of The Zine (T.O.O.T.Z.) | Week #3 at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 3:30 p.m.: Sunday Baby Time at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library (Cancelled)
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Alexandria City Public Schools
- Nothing scheduled.
Alexandria City High School Sports
- Nothing scheduled.
Monday, Oct. 13
Things To Do
- Oct. 11 – 18: Old Town Oyster Week throughout Old Town
- 6:30 p.m.: Joggers & Lagers at Port City Brewing Company
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant – Just For Fun at 9 p.m.
- Augie’s Mussel House & Beer Garden – Live music at 5 p.m.
- Daniel O’Connell’s Irish Restaurant – Traditional Irish Music Session at 7 p.m.
- Del Ray Pizzeria – Trivia at 7 p.m.
- Galactic Panther Art Gallery:
- 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
- All Day: City Offices Closed for Indigenous Peoples’ Day
- All Day: RPCA Closure: Indigenous Peoples’ Day
- All Day: VML 2025 Annual Conference
- 9 a.m.: Chinquapin Open
- 7 p.m.: VIRTUAL: Human Rights -Executive Committee Meeting
Alexandria Library Events
- All day: “Determined” – The 400 Year Struggle for Black Equality Traveling Exhibit at Local History/Special Collections
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Alexandria City Public Schools
- All Day: Indigenous People’s Day / Parent-Teacher Conferences
- 6 p.m.: Strategy & Accountability Committee
Alexandria City High School Sports
- 5 p.m.: Field Hockey, Coed Freshman at Washington-Liberty High School (Arlington, VA)
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