From the annual Alexandria Film Festival to free crafting, author events and a sold-out Banned Book Speakeasy, this fall weekend in Alexandria is packed with plenty of interesting activities. Catch an independent film, try a candle-making workshop or attend Sunday morning jazz brunch.
Discover all that’s happening in your community this weekend (Nov. 7-9), from events and entertainment to live music and more.
Friday, Nov. 7
Things To Do
- Noon to 4 p.m.: Walk-in Crafting Bar at AR Workshop
- 6 p.m.: Twist It: Barspoon Making & Mixology Workshop
- 6 p.m.: Wine Class — Battle of the Boroughs: Marlborough & Martinborough, New Zealand
- 6 p.m.: Grape Juice Release Party with the Author at Friends to Lovers Bookstore
- 7 p.m.: Poetry Reading at St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub
- 7 p.m.: “The Mini World: Small Works of Art” Opening Reception with Del Ray Artisans
Live Music & Entertainment
- Alexandria Film Festival screenings, noon to 9 p.m.
- Live Music Fridays at Hops N Shine, 6 p.m.
- Film Screening & Closing Party/Punk the Capital: Building a Sound Movement at Galatic Panther Art Gallery, 6:30 p.m.
- Weekly live piano music at The Study at Morrison House, 6:30 p.m.
- George Tyner at Live Music Fridays at Lost Boy Cider, 7 p.m.
- An Evening with The Jerry Douglas Band at The Birchmere, 7:30 p.m.
- Sol Roots at 219 Restaurant, 9 p.m.
- Timmie Metz Band at Blackwall Hitch, 9 p.m.
- Pat Garvey, Powers & McLaughlin at Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub, 9 p.m.
- Practically Einstein at The Light Horse, 9:30 p.m.
- Mike Rook Richards at Daniel O’Connell’s, 9:30 p.m.
City of Alexandria Events & Public Meetings
Alexandria Library Events
- All day: Yarn Storm donation collection: Keep Someone Warm This Winter
- All day: Pom Pom Kit: Learn to Make Your Own Pom Poms!
- All day: Community Knits!
- 2 p.m.: Musical Movement
- 3:30 p.m.: Fun Friday!
- 3:30 p.m.: Lego Competition
Alexandria City Public Schools
- No events or meetings are scheduled.
Alexandria City High School Sports
- 7 p.m.: ACHS Boys Varsity Football vs. South County High School, at SCHS (Lorton)
Saturday, Nov. 8
Things To Do
- 9 a.m.-2 p.m.: Christmas Market at Aldersgate United Methodist Church
- 9 a.m.-2 p.m.: Del Ray Vintage & Flea Market
- 9 a.m.-3 p.m.: Edison High School Fall Craft Fair
- 10 a.m.: PomSquad Fitness at Aslin Beer Co.
- 11 a.m.-1 p.m.: Choose your Chunky Knit! Pumpkins, Trees or Gnomes! (knitting workshop)
- Noon: YIMBY Alexandria Coffee Meetup at La Madeleine
- Noon: Carlyle House Family Fun Day: Día de los Muertos
- Noon: Meet and Greet with Raegan Revord at Friends to Lovers Bookstore
- 12:30 p.m.: Prepared Teen Certification Day
- 1 p.m.: Tea & Herbs with Area 2 Farms (RSVP)
- 1-5 p.m.: Self-Care City Scavenger Hunt
- 1-6 p.m.: Suds and Shells Raw Bar Pop-Up
- 2-5 p.m.: Wood + Canvas + Textured Art Workshop
- 3 p.m.: The Art of Tea Blending: Fall Edition Workshop
- 6:30 p.m.: Jellyfish Terrarium Workshop
- 7:30 p.m.: RnB & Paint
Live Music & Entertainment
- Alexandria Film Festival screenings, noon to 9 p.m.
- Music Bingo at Lost Boy Cider, 12:30 p.m.
- Introduction to Swing Music with the Alexandria Citizens Band, 2 p.m.
- Weekly live piano music at The Study at Morrison House, 6:30 p.m.
- NAJEE at The Birchmere, 7:30 p.m.
- Comedy Night at the Alexandria Bier Garden, 8 p.m.
- Karaoke Night at Hops N Shine, 9 p.m.
- Kingpin at 219 Restaurant, 9 p.m.
- Black Coffee at Blackwall Hitch, 9 p.m.
- Pat Garvey, Powers & McLaughlin at Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub, 9 p.m.
- Practically Einstein at Daniel O’Connell’s, 9:30 p.m.
City of Alexandria Events & Public Meetings
- 10 a.m.: Storytime for Little Historians
- 10 a.m.: Saturday Entry-Level Police Assessment
- 11 a.m.: Specialty Tour: Hamilton’s BFF & Frenemies
- 1 p.m.: Freedom House Museum Reopens with ribbon cutting
Alexandria Library Events
- All day: Yarn Storm donation collection: Keep Someone Warm This Winter
- All day: Pom Pom Kit: Learn to Make Your Own Pom Poms!
- All day: Community Knits!
- 10 a.m.: Trash Trekkers Burke Branch Walking and Litter Pickup Club
- 10:30 a.m.: Teen Advisory Group
- 10:30 a.m.: VETOGA Weekly Community Yoga (Hatha-Raja)
- 11 a.m.: Vision Boards
- 2 p.m.: Board Game Cafe – 2nd and 4th Saturdays
- 2 p.m.: Good Pet, Great Life! Behavior 101 for Cats, Dogs, and Their Humans!
Alexandria City Public Schools
- No events or meetings are scheduled.
Alexandria City High School Sports
- 10 a.m.-1:45 p.m.: State Finals for Boys and Girls Varsity Cross Country at Oatlands
Sunday, Nov. 9
Things To Do
- 7 a.m. to noon: The Market at Southern Towers
- 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.: West End Farmers Market
- 9 a.m.-2 p.m.: Four Mile Run Farmers & Artisans Market
- 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m.: Old Town North Farmers and Artisans Market
- 1 p.m.: Del Ray Urban Sketchers gathering
- 1-5 p.m.: Self-Care City Scavenger Hunt
- 3-5 p.m.: Candle Pouring + Scent Mixology workshop
- 5 p.m.: Sunday Art, Wine, and Cheese at Nepenthe Gallery with Marsha Staiger
- 6 p.m.: Sound Voyage at the Alexandria Masonic Temple
- 7 p.m.: Author Event: Virginia Evans at Old Town Books
Live Music & Entertainment
- Jazz Brunch with Black Coffee at Blackwall Hitch, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
- Alexandria Film Festival screenings, noon to 2:30 p.m.
- Georgetown Saxatones at The Athenaeum, 2 p.m.
- Blackmore’s Night with Wizards Consort at The Birchmere, 7:30 p.m.
- Rook Richards at Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub, 8:30 p.m.
- Kev Powe Thang at 219 Restaurant, 9 p.m.
City of Alexandria Events & Public Meetings
- 11 a.m.: Specialty Tour: A Magical Apothecary
- 1 p.m.: Closing Celebration of “Break Water”
Alexandria Library Events
- All day: Yarn Storm donation collection: Keep Someone Warm This Winter
- All day: Pom Pom Kit: Learn to Make Your Own Pom Poms!
- All day: Community Knits!
- 1 p.m.: Writers Group at Beatley
- 1:30 p.m.: Board Game Bliss
- 3:30 p.m.: Sunday Baby Time
Alexandria City Public Schools
- No events or meetings are scheduled.
Alexandria City High School Sports
- No games are scheduled.
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