Here’s a roundup of all the events, live music, and entertainment happening around Alexandria this weekend; enjoy!
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FRIDAY, MARCH 22
Things To Do
- 10 a.m.: Encore Stage & Studio’s Holiday Mini-Camp & Play in a Day – 101 Dalmatians at Fairlington Presbyterian Church
- 10:15 a.m.: Just Babies – A Lap Time Just For Babies Ages 0-12 months at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
- 3:30 p.m.: Abstract Artists – featuring Irish Artist Mainie Jellett at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
- 3:30 p.m.: Fun Friday at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 6 p.m.: Cherry Blossom Celebration at Lost Boy Cider
- 6 p.m.: Principle Gallery’s 30th Anniversary Exhibition & Celebration at Principle Gallery
- 6 p.m.: Women & Whiskey at ALX Community
- 6:30 p.m.: Succulent & Sangria Workshop at PlantHouse
- 7 p.m.: Guided Meditation with Cats at Mount Purrnon Cate Cafe + Wine Bar
- 7:30 p.m.: Alexandria Symphony Orchestra: The Four Seasons and Brandenburg 5: Well Seasoned Brandenburgers at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
Live Music & Entertainment
- Alexandria Bier Garden: Brendan Lane & The Sugar Packets at 9:30 p.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: Timmie Metz Band at 9 p.m.
- Daniel O’Connell’s Irish Restaurant and Bar: David Andrew Smith Duo at 9:30 p.m.
- Fish Market: DJ at 9 p.m.
- Hops N Shine: Music Bingo at 7 p.m.
- Laporta’s Restaurant: The Satin Doll Trio at 7 p.m.
- Makeda Restaurant: Mesfin and Tsehay Kassa at 10 p.m.
- Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub: Lenny’s Juke Joint at 9 p.m.
- O’Shaughnessy’s: Jehovah’s Favorite Choir at 9 pm
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere Music Hall: WHO’S BAD – The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience at 7:30 p.m.
- The Light Horse: Black Cactus Hotels at 9:30 p.m.
- The Study at Morrison House: Live piano music at 6 p.m.
- Two Nineteen Restaurant: Holly Montgomery at 9 p.m.
City of Alexandria
SATURDAY, MARCH 23
Things To Do
- 7 a.m.: Old Town Farmers’ Market at Market Square Plaza
- 8 a.m.: Del Ray Farmers Market at Pat Miller Neighborhood Square
- 9:30 a.m.: Pedals & Pints: Long Ride at Handy Bikes
- 10 a.m.: Fitness At The Brewery at Aslin ALX
- 10 a.m.: Beyond the Battlefield: A Civil War Walking Tour of Alexandria at Lee-Fendall House Museum & Garden
- 10 a.m.: Old Town Kids Easter Egg Hunt at Lyles-Crouch Traditional Academy
- 10 a.m.: Free Kid Craft Morning at Made in ALX
- 10 a.m.: Collage City Spires and Skylines Workshop at Del Ray Artisans
- 11 a.m.: Easter Egg Hunt at Lee-Fendall House Museum & Garden
- 11 a.m.: YA Book Club – The Luminaries at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
- 11 a.m.: Purry Blossom Weekend at Mount Purrnon Cat Cafe + Wine Bar
- 1:30 p.m.: “Betty & Coretta” – Film at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
- 2 p.m.: Make Your Own Candles at Made in ALX
- 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.: Author Talk: The Little Book of Robo Investing: – How to Make Money in your sleep by Elizabeth MacBride at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
Live Music & Entertainment
- Alexandria Bier Garden: The Sprinting Turtle at 9 p.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: Too Extra Band at 9 p.m.
- Daniel O’Connell’s Irish Restaurant and Bar: Chasing Autumn at 9:30 p.m.
- Galactic Panther: Jackie and The Treehorns & Ammonite at 8 p.m.
- Hops N Shine: Karaoke at 8 p.m.
- Laporta’s Restaurant: Sharon Clark Trio at 7 p.m.
- Makeda Restaurant: Negussie Bogale and Nani at 10 p.m.
- Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub: Rook Richards at 9 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere Music Hall: Oleta Adams at 7:30 p.m.
- The Light Horse: Buckshot Nova at 9:30 p.m.
- The Little Theatre of Alexandria: Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express at 8 p.m.
- The Lyceum: Improv Comedy Show with the Auxiliary at 8 p.m.
- The Study at Morrison House: Live piano music at 6 p.m.
- Two Nineteen Restaurant: Form of Expression at 9 p.m.
City of Alexandria
- 9 a.m.: Free Income Tax Preparation Assistance
- 10 a.m.: Call the Midwife! Women in Historic Medical Care
- 10 a.m.: Northern Virginia Housing Expo
- 1 p.m.: Site See Opening Celebration
SUNDAY, MARCH 24
Things To Do
- 9 a.m.: Four Mile Run Farmers & Artisans Market
- 10 a.m.: Old Town North Farmers Market
- 10 a.m. & 11 a.m.: Yoga with Cats at Mount Purrnon Cate Cafe + Wine Bar
- 11 a.m.: Purry Blossom Weekend at Mount Purrnon Cat Cafe + Wine Bar
- 1 p.m.: DCFBC Annual Beer & Cheese Pairing at Port City Brewing Company
- 1 p.m.: Ides of Bark Festival at Grist Mill Park
- 1 p.m.: Kids Arts & Crafts at Hops N Shine
- 2 p.m.: Resume Workshop: Basics at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 3 p.m.: Wash. Metro Philharmonic celebrates birthdays in ‘Rhapsody in Blue Turns 100’ at The George Washington Masonic National Memorial
- 6 p.m.: Tai Chi with Cats at Mount Purrnon Cat Cafe + Wine Bar
Live Music & Entertainment
- Blackwall Hitch: Jazz Brunch with Black Coffee at 10:30 a.m.
- Daniel O’Connell’s Irish Restaurant & Bar: Brian Gaffney at 5 p.m.
- Galactic Panther: ESP’s InterGalactic Open Mic at 7:30 p.m.
- Hops N Shine: Battle of the Decades Trivia at 5 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 2 p.m.
- Makeda Restaurant: An Evening of Smooth Jazz at 8 p.m.
- Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub: Rook Richards at 8:30 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere Music Hall: Honoring Teddy Pendergrass with Gladys Knight & Eddie Kendricks Tributes featuring Steven DJ Fresh, Sonja & Robert T. at 7:30 p.m.
- The Little Theatre of Alexandria: Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express at 3 p.m.
- Two Nineteen Restaurant: Kev Powe Thang at 9 p.m.
City of Alexandria
- No events on the City of Alexandria’s calendar
Ryan Belmore is an award-winning news publisher, editor, and journalist. Born and raised in Rhode Island, he resides in Alexandria with his wife and two rescue dogs. He was recently appointed to the City of Alexandria’s Board of Zoning Appeals and previously served on the City’s Commission For The Arts.
