What’s Up in Alexandria This Weekend: Alexandria Jazz Fest, Portside in Old Town Summer Festival, and more

Update 6/21: The Portside in Old Town festival has been canceled for Saturday due to extreme heat

Here’s a roundup of all the events, live music, and entertainment happening around Alexandria this weekend, Thursday, June 6, through Sunday, June 9, 2024.

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Thursday, June 20

Things To Do

• 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.: Summer Film Series – “Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris” at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
• 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.: Carefull Knitting – Knit and Crochet for Good at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
• 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.: Old Town North Farmers’ Market at Montgomery Park
• 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.: Thirsty Thursday Wine Tasting at Woodlawn Press Winery
• 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.: Handcraft Crafternoon at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
• 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.: Nailed IT at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
• 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.: Mahjong Club – with DC Riichi Mahjong at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
• 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.: Alexandria Oddball Cinema – Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
• 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.: The Inklings – Library Writing Group at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
• 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.: Nerdy Knotters – Knitters and crochet group at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
• 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.: Nepenthe Gallery Art+Wine+Cheese Honoring All Graduates at Nepenthe Gallery
• 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.: Girls Who Code – Let’s learn to program! (ages 8-12) at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
• 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.: 2024 Annual Martha Washington Lecture: Remember the First Ladies at George Washington’s Mount Vernon

Entertainment

• 219 Restaurant: Mike Kelley & Friends from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m.
• Alexandria Bier Garden: Trivia at 7:30 p.m.
• Aslin Beer Company – Alexandria: Trivia at 7 p.m. 
• Augie’s Mussel House: Rook Richards from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Bark Social: Trivia from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• Daniel O’Connell’s: Pete Baker from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
• Hops N Shine: Trivia from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
• Laporta’s Restaurant: Ken Kilpatrick Trio from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• Lena’s: Gigi MacLaughlin & Isabella Perazzo from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• Lost Boy Cider: Trivia Night from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub: Pat Garvey at 8:30 p.m.
• No. 9 Lounge at Evening Star: Live Music from 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
• O’Shaughnessy’s: Conor Filicko & The Old Souls at 9 p.m.
• Pork Barrel: Lalo Garcia at 8:30 p.m.
• Port City Brewing Company: Pride Trivia from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
• Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
• Rosemont Cellar: Music On The Patio from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Shooter McGee’s: Karaoke at 8 p.m.
• St. Elmo’s Del Ray: Not So Modern Jazz Quartet at 6:30 p.m.
• The Study at Morrison House: Live Piano Music at 6 p.m.

Friday, June 21

Things To Do

• 10:30 am. To 11:30 a.m.: Rhythmaya: Bollywood Dance at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
• 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.: Franconian Kellerbier Release at Port City Brewing Company
• 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.: West African Drum and Dance with Kuumba Dance Ensemble at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
• 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.: FRIYAY Wine Tasting at Woodlawn Press Winery
• 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.: Fun Friday at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
• 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.: Pride and (No) Prejudice Book Fair at Lost Boy Cider
• 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.: Portside in Old Town Summer Festival at Waterfront Park
• 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.: Alexandria Jazz Fest @ Portside at Waterfront Park
• 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.: Wright at Twilight at Woodlawn & Pope-Leighey House
• 8:30 p.m.: Movie Night featuring The Goonies at Aslin Beer Company – Alexandria

Live Music & Entertainment

• 219 Restaurant: Holly Montgomery from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
• Alexandria Bier Garden: Mojo Aces at 9:30 p.m.
• Aslin Beer Company – Alexandria: Movie Night featuring The Goonies at 8:30 p.m.
• Blackwall Hitch: Ryan Forrester from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m.
• Daniel O’Connell’s: Franklin Music Duo from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
• Fish Market: DJ at 9 p.m. 
• Galactic Panther Art Gallery: Color School Band w/ RNL, Ardamus & Full Wunder from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
• Hops N Shine: Music Bingo at 7 p.m.
• Laporta’s Restaurant: The Satin Doll Quartet from 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.
• Los Cuates Grill: Karaoke from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.
• Los Toltecos: Karaoke from 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
• Lost Boy Cider: Silent Disco & Cider from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
• Makeda Ethiopian Restaurant: Mesfin and Tsehay Kassa at 10 p.m.
• Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub: Pat Garvey, Kenny Kohlhaas at 9 p.m.
• Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
• The Birchmere Music Hall: Voices of Motown Anniversary Show at 7:30 p.m.
• The Light Horse: The Darts (DMV) at 9:30 p.m.
• The Study at Morrison House: Live piano music from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• Waterfront Park: Alexandria Jazz Fest @ Portside from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

ALX Jazz Fest @ Portside in Old Town Summer Festival at Waterfront Par

• 6:00 p.m.: Opening remarks
• 6:10 p.m:. Zeina Azzam, City of Alexandria’s Poet Laureate
• 6:15 p.m.: The Lovejoy Group
• 7 p.m.: Kenneth Carroll, Poet and Playwright
• 7 p.m.: Brandon Woody’s UPENDO
• 8 p.m.: Elizabeth Jones, ACPS Elementary Poet Laureate
• 8 p.m.:  Kokayi

Saturday, June 22

Things To Do

• 7 a.m. to 12 p.m.: Old Town Farmers’ Market at Market Square Plaza
• 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.: Del Ray Farmers Market at Pat Miller Neighborhood Square
• 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.: Introduction to Stone Carving Workshop at Del Ray Artisans
• 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.: Pedals & Pints: Long Ride at Handy Bikes
• 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.: Brioche and Tuck Stitch Adventure with Olga Buraya-Kefelian at Fibre Space
• 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.: Beyond the Battlefield: A Civil War Walking Tour of Alexandria at Lee-Fendall House Museum & Garden
• 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.: Ukulele Jon and Melissa at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
• 11 a.m.: Pride Drag Brunch at King & Rye
• 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.: Rainbow Rock at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
• 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.: Bench Dedication and Juneteenth Activities at Charles Houston Recreation Center
• 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.: Pride Vendor Market at Lost Boy Cider
• 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.: Sip Sip Saturday Wine Tasting at Woodlawn Press Winery
• 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.: Summer Solstice Meditation at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
• 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.: Ear Gear Art Workshop w/ Latisha at Galactic Panther Art Gallery
• 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.: Portside in Old Town Summer Festival at Waterfront Park
• 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.: Board Game Cafe at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
• 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.: Ham Radio Field Day 2024 at Chinquapin Park
• 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.: Skate Day at Aslin Beer Company – Alexandria
• 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.: The Official Pride Bar Crawl throughout Old Town
• 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.: Bath & Brew at Port City Brewing Company
• 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.: Make Your Own Glass Mosaic Lamp Workshop at Del Ray Artisans
• 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.: Dish Garden Workshop at PlantHouse

Live Music & Entertainment

• 219 Restaurant: Bobby Thompson Trio from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
• Alexandria Bier Garden: Rahmein Mostafavi at 8 p.m., Climb On at 9:30 p.m.
• Bark Social: Drag Bingo from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
• Blackwall Hitch: Too Extra Band from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m.
• Daniel O’Connell’s: Faraway from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
• Galactic Panther Art Gallery: Punk Meets Metal Matinee from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Jazz & Funk Night Delight from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
• Hops N Shine: Karaoke at 7 p.m.
• Laporta’s Restaurant: Sharon Clark Trio from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
• Makeda Ethiopian Restaurant: Negussie Bogale and Nani at 10 p.m.
• Montgomery Park: Alexandria Country Music Festival from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
• Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub: Pat Garvey, Lenny’s Juke Joint at 9 p.m.
• Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
• The Birchmere Music Hall: Judy Collins with Oakland Rain at 7:30 p.m.
• The Light Horse: Noise In The Basement at 9:30 p.m.
• The Study at Morrison House: Live piano music from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• Waterfront Park: Portside in Old Town Summer Festival from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Portside in Old Town Summer Festival at Waterfront Park

• 1 p.m.: Opening remarks
• 1:30 p.m.: Taisha Estrada, Latin and American Jazz
• 2:45 p.m.: Feedel Band, Ethiopian Jazz
• 4:00 p.m.: The Walkaways, Alt-Country
• 5:15 p.m.: La Mafia Del Guaguanco, Salsa Orchestra
• 6:45 p.m.: Adrian Duke Projek Featuring Theresa Richmond, Modern Blues

Sunday, June 23

Things To Do

• 8 a.m.: Dyke Marsh Sunday Morning Bird Walk at Dyke Marsh
• 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.: West End Farmers Market at 4800 Brenman Park
• 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Four Mile Run Farmers & Artisans Market at 4109 Mt. Vernon Ave.
• 10 a.m.: Kid’s Jellyfish Terrarium Workshop at PlantHouse
• 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.: Mix and Match Upcycle Earrings Workshop at Del Ray Artisans
• 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Old Town North Farmers Market at Montgomery Park
• 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.: On Sundays, We Drink Wine at Woodlawn Press Winery
• 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.: Pride Music Bingo & Bake Sale at Lost Boy Cider
• 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.: Preschool STEAM Sundays at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
• 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.: Live Jazz concert featuring Jazz Saxophonist and Recording Artist Tony Craddock, Jr. and Cold Front at Meade Memorial Episcopal Church
• 6:30 p.m.: Alexandria Aces versus Bethesda Big Train at Frank Mann Field

Live Music & Entertainment

• 219 Restaurant: Kev Powe Thang from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m.
• Blackwall Hitch: Jazz Brunch with Black Coffee from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
• Daniel O’Connell’s: Brian Gaffney from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Galactic Panther Art Gallery: ESP’s InterGalactic Open Mic from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
• Hops N Shine: Stranger Things Trivia Night from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
• Laporta’s Restaurant: Steve Ragsdale from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Walt Johnson Trio from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• Makeda Ethiopian Restaurant: Live Jazz music 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: Christian de Mesones at 7:30 p.m.
• The Lyceum: Free Afternoon Chamber Music from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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