Discover all that’s happening for events, entertainment, and live music happening around Alexandria this weekend, Thursday, October 16, through Sunday, October 19.
Organizing an event? Submit your event to ALXnow’s Event Calendar.
Thursday, Oct. 16
Things To Do
- Oct. 11 – 18: Old Town Oyster Week throughout Old Town
- 10 a.m.: Grand Opening – Ribbon Cutting at Joylife Spa
- 6 p.m.: Local Best Selling Author Jessica Buchanan at Nepenthe Gallery
- 7 p.m.: Washington Bach Consort presents Chelys: the Voice of the Viol at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
- Organizing an event? Submit your event to ALXnow’s Event Calendar.
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Mike Kelley & Friends at 9 p.m.
- Aslin ALX: Trivia 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 Trio at 6 p.m.
- Lena’s: Dave Manley & Mauricio Miranda at 6 p.m.
- Lost Boy Cider: Trivia at 7 p.m.
- Murphy’s Pub: Rocky Guttmann and Rook Richards at 8:30 p.m.
- O’Shaughnessy’s Pub: Practically Einstein at 9 p.m.
- Port City Brewing: Game Night Trivia at 7 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere: Young Gun Silver Fox with Gordon Sterling & The People at 7:30 p.m.
- The MacMillan Spirit House: Sean Heely and Ellen Gira at 6:30 p.m.
- The Study at Morrison House: Live Piano Music at 6 p.m.
City of Alexandria
- 6 a.m.: Chinquapin Open
- 1 p.m.: Understanding ACEs
- 4 p.m.: Minnie Howard Open
- 5:30 p.m.: Public Health Advisory Commission (PHAC) Meeting
- 7 p.m.: Board of Architectural Review Public Hearing
- 7 p.m.: Commission on IT Monthly Meeting
- 7 p.m.: Park & Recreation Commission
- 7 p.m.: ACSCC Viking Lecture
Alexandria Library Events
- All day: The Order of the Zine (T.O.O.T.Z.) Week #4 – Tabula Rasa 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 a.m.: Beatley Friends Book Sale at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 10 a.m.: Book a Librarian – Application Assistance at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
- 10:30 a.m.: Stretch for Mobility at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 11 a.m.: 1000 Books Story Time for ages 2-5 at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
- Noon: Line dancing 201 at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 1:15 p.m.: Baby Bounce for babies 0-14 months at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 2 p.m.: Film Screening – “Annie Hall” at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 3 p.m.: Careful Knit & Crochet – Crafting for Good at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
- 4 p.m.: TCG Library League at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
- 5:30 p.m.: Sit & Stitch at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 6 p.m.: Coming Together Through Archives – Archiving Underrepresented Virginia History (virtual)
- 6 p.m.: Nerdy Knotters – Knitting and crochet group at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
- 6 p.m.: Coding Game Night for ages 6-12 at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 6:30 p.m.: Bad Art Night at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
- 7 p.m.: Great Books Foundation Discussion Group (virtual via Zoom)
- Find more library events and details
Alexandria City Public Schools
- 5 p.m.: Strategy & Accountability Committee
- 6 p.m.: School Board Work Session
Alexandria City High School Sports
- 5 p.m.: JV Volleyball at James W. Robinson High School (Fairfax)
- 5 p.m.: Girls Freshman Volleyball at James W. Robinson High School (Fairfax)
- 5:30 p.m.: Boys Freshman Football vs. Fairfax High School at Alexandria City High School
- 6 p.m.: Boys Varsity Volleyball vs. James W. Robinson at Alexandria City High School – Minnie Howard Campus
- 6 p.m.: JV Field Hockey at Fairfax High School (Fairfax)
- 6:30 p.m.: Girls Varsity Volleyball at James W. Robinson High School (Fairfax)
- 7 p.m.: JV Football vs. Fairfax High School at Alexandria City High School
- 7:30 p.m.: Varsity Field Hockey at Fairfax High School (Fairfax)
- See the complete sports schedule.
Friday, Oct. 17
Things To Do
- Oct. 11 – 18: Old Town Oyster Week throughout Old Town
- 11 a.m.: Spite House Release at Port City Brewing Company
- 6:30 p.m.: Friday Night O’Connell’s Run at Daniel O’Connell’s Irish Restaurant
- 7 p.m.: Program: Death at the City Hotel at Gadsby’s Tavern Museum
- 7:30 p.m.: On That Distant Day at Virginia Theological Seminary
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Fat Chance at 9 p.m.
- Alexandria Bier Garden: Comedy Night at 8 p.m.
- Augie’s Mussel House & Beer Garden: Live music at 5 p.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: Levi Stephens at 9 p.m.
- Del Ray Pizzeria: Karaoke at 9 p.m.
- Galactic Panther Art Gallery: DREAD at 7 p.m.
- Hops N Shine: Live music at 6 p.m.
- Hummingbird Bar & Kitchen: Scott at 6 p.m.
- Laporta’s Restaurant: The Satin Doll Quartet at 7:30 p.m.
- Lost Boy Cider: Chris Rote at 7 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: Never Elected and Bitter Luck at 9 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere: Shaun Cassidy 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
- 9 a.m.: Medicare Open Enrollment Sessions by Appointment
- 11 a.m.: Meet APD Officers and Recruiters at Target
- 7 p.m.: Death at the City Hotel
Alexandria Library Events
- All day: The Order Of The Zine (T.O.O.T.Z.) Week #4 – Tabula Rasa 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 a.m.: Beatley Friends Book Sale at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 10:15 a.m.: Baby Storytime at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 2 p.m.: Musical Movement at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 3:30 p.m.: Fun Friday! – Viernes de diversión at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- Find more library events and details
Alexandria City Public Schools
- 8 a.m.: Governance Committee
Alexandria City High School Sports
- 7 p.m.: Boys Varsity Football at Fairfax High School
Saturday, Oct. 18
Things To Do
- Oct. 11 – 18: Old Town Oyster Week throughout Old Town
- 7 a.m.: Old Town Farmers’ Market at Market Square Plaza
- 9:30 a.m.: No Kings – Hands Across Alexandria on Route 1
- 10 a.m.: Running at The Brewery at Aslin ALX
- 10 a.m.: Discovering Alexandria Architecture Walking Tour at Carlyle House Historic Park
- 10 a.m.: STEAM-tastic: Haunted Mansion at Del Ray Artisans
- 10 a.m.: The Alexandria Book and Craft Festival at Made in ALX
- 11 a.m.: Pumpkin Palooza at Lee-Fendall House Museum & Garden
- 1 p.m.: Family Oktoberfest at Hops N Shine
- 1:30 p.m.: Silent Reading Party at A.Lounge+Bar
- 2 p.m.: Stop the Bleed at Kingstowne Library
- 2 p.m.: The 10th annual Spooky Mad Science Expo at Patrick Henry Recreation Center
- 5 p.m.: Fall Movie Nights with Eisenhower Partnership at AlexRenew Terrace
- 7 p.m.: Cinema Del Ray presents Elio at Mount Vernon Recreation Center
- 8 p.m.: Halloween Improv Comedy Show at Alexandria History Museum at the Lyceum
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Bill Pappas Project at 9 p.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: Bravenoise at 9 p.m.
- Epicure Cafe: Funktronics at 6:30 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 & Rook Richards at 9 p.m.
- O’Shaughnessy’s Pub: 11 Grams, and 2DCAT at 9 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere: The Steeldrivers at 7:30 p.m.
- The Light Horse: A Night To Forget at 9:30 p.m.
- The Study at Morrison House: Live Piano Music at 6:30 p.m.
City of Alexandria
- 7 a.m.: Minnie Howard Open
- 8 a.m.: Chinquapin Open
- 9 a.m.: Medicare Open Enrollment Sessions by Appointment
- 9:30 a.m.: City Council Public Hearing Meeting
- 10 a.m.: Expungement Clinic
- 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 #4 – Tabula Rasa 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 a.m.: Borrow a Board Game at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 10 a.m.: Beatley Friends Book Sale at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 10:30 a.m.: VETOGA Weekly Community Yoga at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
- 11 a.m.: DIY Teens: Rock Painting at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
- 11 a.m.: Babysitting 101 (Cancelled) at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 11:30 a.m.: Ooey Gooey Slime Factory at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 1 p.m.: Dungeons & Dragons at the Library at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
- 2 p.m.: Oddball Cinema – The Phantom of the Paradise at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
- Find more library events and details
Alexandria City Public Schools
- No events or meetings are scheduled.
Alexandria City High School Sports
- TBD: Boys Varsity Cross Country Invitational at Milestat
- TBD: JV Cross Country Invitational at Milestat
- TBD: JV Cross Country Alexandria City High School at Milestat
- 9 a.m.: Girls Varsity Cross Country Invitational at Milestat
Sunday, Oct. 19
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
- 12 p.m.: Old Town BRA Crawl: Alexandria Pink Weekend
- 12 p.m.: Carpenter’s Cook-Off 2025 at The Birchmere
- 1 p.m.: StepALIVE! Walkathon 2025 at George Washington Middle School
- 5 p.m.: Halloween Drag Bingo at Mount Purrnon Cat Cafe & Wine Bar
- 6:30 p.m.: Alexandria Halloween bicycle ride at Potomac Yard Trail Traffic Circle
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 Zubrick 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: The Steeldrivers at 7:30 p.m.
City of Alexandria
- 7 a.m.: Minnie Howard Open
- 8 a.m.: Chinquapin Open
- 9 a.m.: 2025 DASH Roadeo
- 11 a.m.: Specialty Tour: Outlandish Apothecary
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 #4 – Tabula Rasa at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 1 p.m.: Writers Group at Beatley at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 1 p.m.: Beatley Friends Book Sale – Half-Price Day at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 1:30 p.m.: Board Game Bliss at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 2:30 p.m.: Preschool STEAM Sundays at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
- Find more library events and details
Alexandria City Public Schools
- No meetings or events are scheduled.
Alexandria City High School Sports
- No games are scheduled.
Organizing an event? Submit your event to ALXnow’s Event Calendar.
