Here’s a roundup of all the events, live music, and entertainment happening around Alexandria this weekend, Friday, August 2, through Sunday, August 4, 2024.
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Friday, August 2
Things To Do
- All Day: Tax-Free Weekend throughout Old Town
- 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.: Dramatic Play Presents: Going on Safari at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.: Making Beautiful Handmade Gift Cards at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.: Period Products 101 – Exploring Reusable and Disposable Options for Young People at Ms. Moxie’s Moon Shop
- 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.: Fun Friday! At Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.: World-Class Beers for International Beer Day at Rustico Restaurant
- 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.: Domaine Finot Transatlantic Wine Dinner at Vermilion
- 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.: Old Town Books M.M. LaFleur Pop-Up Book Club at M.M. LaFleur
- 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.: The Science of Our Surroundings Art Opening Reception at Del Ray Artisans
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Sol Roots from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
- Alexandria Bier Garden: The Crown Jewels at 9:30 p.m.
- Aslin – ALX: Movie Night featuring Ferris Bueller’s Day Off at 8:30 p.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: Ryan Forrester Band from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m.
- Daniel O’Connell’s: David Andrew Smith Duo from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
- Fish Market: DJ at 9 p.m.
- Hops N Shine: Music Bingo from 7 p.m. to 10 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: Rusty from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Makeda Ethiopian Restaurant: Mesfin and Tsehay Kassa at 10 p.m.
- Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub: Franklin Music & Pat Garvey at 9 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere Music Hall: Michael Franks at 7:30 p.m.
- The Light Horse: Back To The 90s at 9 p.m.
- The Little Theatre of Alexandria: Memphis at 8 p.m.
- The Study at Morrison House: Live Piano Music from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday, August 3
Things To Do
- All Day: Tax-Free Weekend throughout Old Town
- 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 10 a.m.: Founders Park Clean Up at Founders Park
- 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Friendship Firehouse Festival at Friendship Firehouse Museum
- 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.: Kid’s Storytime at Old Town Books
- 10 a.m.: Pilates at The Brewery at Aslin – ALX
- 10 a.m.: Kid’s Jellyfish Terrarium Workshop at PlantHouse
- 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.: All We Can Save Circle – Discussion Group at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
- 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.: Summer Yoga Series at Lost Boy Cider
- 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.: STEAM-tastic: Paleolithic Archaeology Cave Painting at Del Ray Artisans
- 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Summer Open House at Woodlawn & Pope-Leighey House
- 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.: Chris Fascione – Juggling Funny Stories at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
- 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.: Build Your Own Rain Barrel Workshop at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.: Medicare 101 – Helping you navigate Medicare with VA Insurance Counseling at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
- 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.: Face Painting plus Arts & Crafts for Kids at Hops N Shine
- 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.: Summer Beach Party at Hops N Shine
- 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.: Board Game Cafe at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.: Rock For Steve at Pat Miller Square
- 6:30 p.m.: Boozy Bonsai Workshop at PlantHouse
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Form of Expression from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: Black Coffee from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m.
- Daniel O’Connell’s: Poprocks from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
- Hops N Shine: Karaoke from 9 p.m. to 11 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.
- Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub: Pat Garvey & Practically Einstein at 9 p.m.
- O’Shaughnessy’s: Moondaddies at 9 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere Music Hall: Michael Franks at 7:30 p.m.
- The Light Horse: Didn’t Get The Memo at 9:30 p.m.
- The Little Theatre of Alexandria: Memphis at 8 p.m.
- The Study at Morrison House: Live Piano Music from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Sunday, August 4
Things To Do
- All Day: Tax-Free Weekend throughout Old Town
- 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.: Alexandria Cars & Coffee at Hollin Hall
- 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.
- 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Old Town North Farmers Market at Montgomery Park
- 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.: STEAM-tastic: Paleolithic Archaeology Cave Painting at Del Ray Artisans
- 12 p.m.: DOG and CAT Adoption Event at PetSmart in Alexandria
- 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.: Paint Your Pet at Port City Brewing Company
- 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.: Writers Group at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.: Taylor Swift Kids & Family Day at Hops N Shine
- 1:30 p.m.: Dried Floral Gold Hoop Workshop at PlantHouse
- 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.: Board Game Bliss at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 2 p.m.: Scottish Song Session at MacMillan Spirit House
- 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.: Preschool STEAM Sundays at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
- 3 p.m.: Free Afternoon Chamber Music: Summer Sundays at the Lyceum
- 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.: Alexandria School of Highland Dance Open House at Dance Academy of Virginia
- 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.: BBQ Block Party at King & Rye
- 4 p.m.: Second Floor Session: Pupusa Making Workshop at Hank’s Oyster Bar Old Town
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: Jack Gregori from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Galactic Panther: ESP’s InterGalactic Open Mic from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
- Laporta’s Restaurant: Antonio James 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: Michael Franks at 7:30 p.m.
- The Little Theatre of Alexandria: Memphis at 2 p.m.
- The Lyceum: Free Afternoon Chamber Music from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Photo via Friendship Firehouse Museum/Facebook
