Here’s a roundup of all the events, live music, and entertainment happening around Alexandria this weekend; enjoy!
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Friday, April 12
Things To Do
- 9 a.m.: 2024 Spring Garden Market at River Farm
- 10:15 a.m.: Just Babies at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
- 3:30 p.m.: Lego Competition at James M. Duncan, Jr. Branch Library
- 3:30 p.m.: Fun Friday at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 6:30 p.m.: Make Your Own Candle with Bark Social Alexandria
- 7 p.m.: Torpedo Factory Art Center’s 2nd Friday at Torpedo Factory
- 7:30 p.m.: Bring It On – The Musical at Alexandria City High School
Live Music & Entertainment
- Alexandria Bier Garden: Tennessee Frisky at 9 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: Pat Garvey and Powers & McLaughlin at 9 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere Music Hall: Marcus Johnson at 7:30 p.m.
- The Light Horse: A Night To Forget at 9:30 p.m.
- The Little Theatre of Alexandria: Murder on the Orient Express at 8 p.m.
- The Study at Morrison House: Live piano music at 6 p.m.
- Two Nineteen Restaurant: Chris Timbers at 9 p.m.
City of Alexandria
- 11 a.m.: Planting Pinwheel Garden for Child Abuse Awareness at Charles Hill Park
Saturday, April 13
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.: Active for Autism 5k and Kids Dash at George Washington Middle School
- 8:30 a.m.: MVCS Big Flea in the Neighborhood at Select Del Ray neighborhood homes
- 9 a.m.: Del Ray Vintage & Flea Market at Del Ray Psych & Wellness
- 9 a.m.: 2024 Spring Garden Market at River Farm
- 10 a.m.: Mining Completion Open House and Celebration at Founders Park
- 10 a.m.: Beyond The Battlefield: A Civil War Walking Tour of Alexandria at Lee-Fendall House Museum & Garden
- 10 a.m.: All We Can Save Circle – Discussion Group at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
- 10 a.m.: Fitness At The Brewery at Aslin Alexandria
- 10 a.m.: Trash Trekkers at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 10 a.m.: 9Round Fitness Class at Lost Boy Cider
- 10:30 a.m.: Pedals & Pints: Short Ride at Handy Bikes
- 11 a.m.: Spring Yoga for Kids at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 12 p.m.: The “Grandest Congress”: The French and Indian War in Alexandria at Carlyle House Historic Park
- 12 p.m.: Vola’s Spring Oysterfest at Vola’s Dockside Grille and Hi-Tide Lounge
- 1 p.m.: I’m A Poet And I Know It – Mini Poetry Workshop and Open Mic at Charles E. Beatley, Jr. Central Library
- 1 p.m.: Art and Architecture Day at Huntley Historic Site
- 1 p.m.: “A Deadly Endeavor” Author Talk at James M. Duncan, Jr. Branch Library
- 2 p.m.: Handcraft Tuesday – Weekend Edition at Charles E. Beatley, Jr. Central Library
- 2 p.m.: A Taste of the Caribbean at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 2 p.m.: Wine Glass-Painting and Candle-Making Class at Made in ALX
- 2 p.m.: Board Game Cafe at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 2 p.m.: Civil War Hospital Tour at Lee-Fendall House Museum & Garden
- 3 p.m.: Tree and Nature Walk with the Virginia Master Naturalists at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
- 5 p.m.: 2024 Alexandria Sister Cities Committee Annual Whisky Tasting at the Lyceum
- 7:30 p.m.: Bring It On – The Musical at Alexandria City High School
Live Music & Entertainment
- Alexandria Bier Garden: Secondhand Chaos at 9 p.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: Too Extra Band at 9 p.m.
- Daniel O’Connell’s Irish Restaurant and Bar: Irresponsible at 9:30 p.m.
- Galactic Panther: LIVE Comedy Game Show with the Auxiliary Improv 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 Garvey and Powers & McLaughlin at 9 p.m.
- O’Shaughnessy’s: Moran Tripp at 10 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere Music Hall: NAJEE at 7:30 p.m.
- The Light Horse: Lights Out By 8 at 9:30 p.m.
- The Little Theatre of Alexandria: Murder on the Orient Express at 8 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
- 8:30 a.m.: We Are Eco-City Alexandria at City Hall
- 9 a.m.: Families & Educators as Partners Conference at Del Pepper Community Resource Center
- 9 a.m.: Free Income Tax Preparation Assistance at Del Pepper Community Resource Center
- 9:30 a.m.: City Council Public Hearing Meeting at City Hall
- 5 p.m.: Whisky Tasting at the Lyceum
Sunday, April 14
Things To Do
- 8 a.m.: Dyke Marsh Sunday Morning Birdwalk at Dyke Marsh
- 9 a.m.: Four Mile Run Farmers & Artisans Market
- 10 a.m.: Old Town North Farmers Market
- 10 a.m.: Kid’s Adventure Terrarium Workshop at PlantHouse
- 11 a.m.: Del Ray Dog Fest & Yappy Hour at George Washington Middle School Parking Lot
- 1 p.m.: Del Ray Urban Sketchers at St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub
- 2 p.m.: Sundays in Catan at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
- 2 p.m.: Dance on the Green at John Carlyle Square Park
- 2:30 p.m.: Preschool STEAM Sundays at James M. Duncan, Jr. Branch Library
- 3 p.m.: Del Ray Dog Fest Yappy Hour at Lost Boy Cider
- 5 p.m.: That’s All Folks – SONOVA Goes Looney! At George Washington Masonic Memorial
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: Steve Ragsdale 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 Birchmere Music Hall: Leo Kottke at 7:30 pm
- Two Nineteen Restaurant: Kev Powe Thang at 9 p.m.
City of Alexandria
- There are no events or public meetings scheduled.
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