Here’s a roundup of all the festivities, events, live music, and entertainment happening around Alexandria this weekend, Friday, December 20, through Sunday, December 22, 2024.
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Friday, December 20
Things To Do
- 10:15 a.m.: Baby Storytime at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 3 p.m.: Winter Wonderland at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 5 p.m.: Ice & Lights: The Winter Village at Cameron Run
- 5 p.m.: Holiday Tours at Pope-Leighey House
- 5:30 p.m.: Specialty Tour: A Toast to the Ladies at Gadsby’s Tavern Museum
- 6 p.m.: Opening Exhibit “On The Record” at Galactic Panther Art Gallery
- 6 p.m.: Holiday Market at Del Ray Artisans Gallery
- 6:30 p.m.: Holiday Swing with DC Ambiance at Lost Boy Cider
- 6:30 p.m.: Kokedama Workshop at PlantHouse
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Mike Kelley & Friends at 9 p.m.
- Alexandria Bier Garden: Sugar Coat at 9:30 p.m.
- Aslin – ALX: Brendan Lane at 5 p.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: Ryan Forrester Band at 9 p.m.
- Clyde’s at Mark Center: Shartel & Hume at 9 p.m.
- Daniel O’Connell’s: Irresponsible Duo at 9:30 p.m.
- Galactic Panther Art Gallery: Midnight Snowball at 7 p.m.
- Hops N Shine: Music Bingo at 7 p.m.
- Laporta’s Restaurant: The Satin Doll Quartet at 7:30 p.m.
- Lost Boy Cider: Holiday Swing with DC Ambiance at 6:30 p.m.
- Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub: Pat Garvey and Poehemia at 9 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere Music Hall: Carbon Leaf at 7:30 p.m.
- The Light Horse: Lloyd Braun Band at 9:30 p.m.
- The Little Theatre of Alexandria: A Christmas Carol at 8 p.m.
- The Study at Morrison House: Live Piano Music at 6 p.m.
Saturday, December 21
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 a.m.: Holiday Market at Del Ray Artisans Gallery
- 9:30 a.m.: Virginia Housing Home Buying Seminar – Alexandria at KW Metro Alexandria
- 10 a.m.: Candle Making Workshop at PlantHouse
- 12 p.m.: Drag Brunch at Del Ray Pizzeria & Draft House
- 12 p.m.: Holiday Market at Aslin Beer Company – ALX
- 12 p.m.: Holiday Cookie Decorating at Hops N Shine
- 12 p.m.: Tinsel & Tassels Ugly Sweater Party: A Holiday Workshop at Greenstreet Gardens
- 1 p.m.: Dungeons & Dragons at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
- 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
- 5 p.m.: Ice & Lights: The Winter Village at Cameron Run
- 5 p.m.: Holiday Tours at Pope-Leighey House
- 6 p.m.: Vodka & Latkes at Beth El Hebrew Congregation
- 6:30 p.m.: Boozy Bonsai Workshop at PlantHouse
- 7:30 p.m.: The Gift of Music at Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Chris Timbers at 9 p.m.
- Alexandria Bier Garden: Lucas Mason Band at 9:45 p.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: Black Coffee at 9 p.m.
- Daniel O’Connell’s: Waking Napster at 9:30 p.m.
- Galactic Panther Art Gallery: Solstice Boogie at 7 p.m.
- Hops N Shine: Karaoke at 9 p.m.
- Laporta’s Restaurant: Sharon Clark Trio at 7 p.m.
- Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub: Pat Garvey & Poehemia at 9 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere Music Hall: Pieces Of A Dream at 7:30 p.m.
- The Light Horse: Nova Buckshot at 9:30 p.m.
- The Little Theatre of Alexandria: A Christmas Carol at 2 p.m. & 5 p.m.
- The Study at Morrison House: Live Piano Music at 6 p.m.
- Zuki Moon: Karaoke at 8 p.m.
Sunday, December 22
Things To Do
- 8:30 a.m: West End Farmers Market at 4800 Brenman Park
- 9 a.m.: Four Mile Run Farmers & Artisans Market at 4109 Mt. Vernon Ave.
- 9 a.m.: Old Town North Farmers Market at Montgomery Park
- 9 a.m.: Final 2024 Christmas Market at Nepenthe Gallery
- 10:30 a.m.: Holiday Crafts Market at Montgomery Park
- 11 a.m.: Holiday Market at Del Ray Artisans Gallery
- 1:30 p.m.: Kids Adventure Terrarium Workshop at PlantHouse
- 2:30 p.m.: Preschool STEAM Sundays at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
- 5 p.m.: Ice & Lights: The Winter Village at Cameron Run
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Bill Pappas Project at 9 p.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: Black Coffee at 10:30 a.m.
- Daniel O’Connell’s: Jack Gregori at 5 p.m.
- Galactic Panther Art Gallery: ESP’s InterGalactic Open Mic at 7:30 p.m.
- Hops N’ Shine: Holiday Trivia Night at 5 p.m.
- Laporta’s Restaurant: Steve Ragsdale at 11:30 a.m., Walt Johnson Trio at 6 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere Music Hall: Luther Re-Lives Holiday Show starring William “Smooth” Wardlaw at 7:30 p.m.
Ryan Belmore is an award-winning news publisher, editor, and journalist. A Rhode Island native, he has lived in Alexandria with his wife since 2021. Ryan serves on the City of Alexandria’s Board of Zoning Appeals and previously served on the City’s Commission For The Arts. Contact Ryan at [email protected].
