Here’s a roundup of all the events, live music, and entertainment happening around Alexandria this weekend; enjoy!
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FRIDAY, MARCH 29
Things To Do
- 10 a.m.: Virginia’s Constitution Traveling Exhibition – from the Library of Virginia at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 10:15 a.m.: Just Babies – A Lap Time Just For Babies Ages 0-12 months at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
- 11 a.m.: Easter Egg dyeing & Decorating with Princesses at Chessie’s Big Backyard
- 11:15 a.m.: Egg Hunt! at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 12 p.m.: Brewers’ Cut Launch Party at Port City Brewing Company
- 12 p.m.: Bunny Craft – Alexandria Mobile Art Lab at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
- 3:30 p.m.: Fun Friday at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 6:30 p.m.: Jellyfish Terrarium Workshop at PlantHouse
Live Music & Entertainment
- Alexandria Bier Garden: Broken Ground at 9 p.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: Ryan Forrester at 9 p.m.
- Daniel O’Connell’s Irish Restaurant and Bar: Franklin Music Duo at 8:30 p.m.
- Fish Market: DJ at 9 p.m.
- Galactic Panther: Nightwind + Primal Waves + Heel at 8 p.m.
- Hops N Shine: Music Bingo at 7 p.m.
- Laporta’s Restaurant: The Satin Doll Trio at 7 p.m.
- Lost Boy Cider: Game Night at 6 p.m.
- Makeda Restaurant: Mesfin and Tsehay Kassa at 10 p.m.
- Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub: Pat Carroll at 9 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere Music Hall: Johnnie Steele & The Steele4Real Band at 7:30 p.m.
- The Light Horse: Noise In The Basement at 9:30 p.m.
- The Little Theatre of Alexandria: Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express at 8 p.m.
- The Study at Morrison House: Live piano music at 6 p.m.
- Two Nineteen Restaurant: Bobby Thompson Trio at 9 p.m.
City of Alexandria
- No events or public meetings are scheduled.
SATURDAY, MARCH 30
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
- 8 a.m.: Breakfast with the Easter Bunny at Theismann’s Restaurant and Bar
- 10 a.m.: Aslin Wellness: Yoga at The Brewery at Aslin ALX
- 10 a.m.: Virginia’s Constitution Traveling Exhibition – from the Library of Virginia at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 10 a.m.: Nature Journaling Club at Del Ray Artisans
- 10 a.m.: Kids Air-Plant Terrarium at PlantHouse
- 10 a.m.: Goddard Easter Egg Hunt in Potomac Yard at The Goodard School
- 10:30 a.m.: Princess & Superhero Easter Egg Hunt & Show at Fort Ward Park
- 11 a.m.: Learn to Make Wire-Wrapped Earrings at Made in ALX
- 11 a.m.: Easter Egg Hunt at Lee-Fendall House Museum & Garden
- 11 a.m.: DIY Easter Memories: Photos with the Easter Bunny at Greenstreet Gardens
- 12 p.m.: Adoption Event at Pampered Pet Boutique & Bakery
- 1 p.m.: Black Family Wellness Expo at Nannie J. Lee Recreation Center
- 2 p.m.: Board Game Cafe at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 2 p.m.: Free Easter Egg Hunt @ Del Ray UMC
- 6:30 p.m.: Candle Making Workshop at PlantHouse
Live Music & Entertainment
- Blackwall Hitch: Spike Burton at 9 p.m.
- Daniel O’Connell’s Irish Restaurant and Bar: David Thong Trio at 9:30 p.m.
- Galactic Panther: Improv & Comedy Night featuring Shawn Mikael[s] and Friends 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: Pat Carroll at 9 p.m.
- Port City Brewing Company: Jokes On Tap: Free Comedy Night at 7 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere Music Hall: Raul Malo (of The Mavericks) with Seth Walker at 7:30 p.m.
- The Light Horse: Side Piece at 9:30 p.m.
- The Little Theatre of Alexandria: Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express at 8 p.m.
- The Study at Morrison House: Live piano music at 6 p.m.
- Two Nineteen Restaurant: Fat Chance at 9 p.m.
City of Alexandria
- 9 a.m.: Free Income Tax Preparation Assistance
- 11 a.m.: Civil War Women’s Day
- 1 p.m.: Friends of Duncan Film Club: Barbie
SUNDAY, MARCH 31
Things To Do
- 6:30 a.m.: Easter Sunday Sunrise Worship at Waterfront Park
- 8 a.m.: Breakfast with the Easter Bunny at Theismann’s Restaurant and Bar
- 9 a.m.: Four Mile Run Farmers & Artisans Market
- 10 a.m.: Old Town North Farmers Market
- 10 a.m.: 9Round Fitness Class at Lost Boy Cider
- 1 p.m.: Cookies & Cider Pairing at Lost Boy Cider
- 1 p.m.: Kids Arts & Crafts at Hops N Shine
- 7:30 p.m.: An Evening with Lola Montez at The Athenaeum
Live Music & Entertainment
- Blackwall Hitch: Jazz Brunch with Black Coffee at 10:30 a.m.
- Daniel O’Connell’s Irish Restaurant & Bar: Jack Gregori at 5 p.m.
- Galactic Panther: ESP’s InterGalactic Open Mic at 7:30 p.m.
- Hops N Shine: Music Trivia at 7 p.m.
- Laporta’s Restaurant: Live Music at 11:30 a.m., Walt Johnson Trio at 6 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 Athenaeum: An Evening with Lola Montez 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
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