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.
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