Alexandria is gearing up for a busy weekend, offering a diverse range of activities from Friday, May 30, through Sunday, June 1.
Highlights include the highly anticipated 16th Annual Taste of Del Ray, the city’s 81st D-Day Commemoration, and a chance to see improv legends Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood at The Birchmere, alongside numerous live music performances, workshops, and farmers markets citywide.
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Friday, May 30
Things To Do
- 10 a.m.: Brew It Your Way: The Aeropress Experience at Hypergoat Cafe
- 3:30 p.m.: Fun Friday at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 6:30 p.m.: Jellyfish Terrarium Workshop at PlantHouse
- 7 p.m.: Alexandria’s Treasures: Escape Room Edition at Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Bobby Thompson Trio at 9 p.m.
- Alexandria Bier Garden: Mystery Machine at 9:45 p.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: Kenny Kohlhass at 9 p.m.
- Daniel O’Connell’s: Franklin Music Duo at 9:30 p.m.
- El Cuscatelco Restaurant: Line Dancing at 7 p.m.
- Flipside Speakeasy: Karaoke at 8 p.m.
- Galactic Panther Art Gallery: Ether.Net Summer Tour at 7 p.m.
- Laporta’s Restaurant: The Satin Doll Quartet at 7:30 p.m.
- Lost Boy Cider: DC Ambiance at 7 p.m.
- Makeda Restaurant: Mesfin & Tsehay at 10 p.m.
- Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub: Rocky Guttmann at 9 p.m.
- O’Shaughnessy’s Pub: Kingpin at 9 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere: Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood at 7:30 p.m.
- The Light Horse: NoVa Buckshot at 9:30 p.m.
- The Study at Morrison House: Live Piano Music at 6 p.m.
City of Alexandria & Alexandria City Public Schools
- 7 p.m.: Alexandria’s Treasures: Escape Room Edition at Lyceum
Saturday, May 31
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
- 8:30 a.m.: Murphy’s Saturday Run at Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub
- 9:30 a.m.: Forest Bathing at Woodlawn & Pope-Leighey House
- 9:45 a.m.: Pedals ‘N’ Pints: Monthly Long Ride at Handy Bikes
- 10 a.m.: Running At The Brewery at Aslin ALX
- 10 a.m.: Free Kids Craft with Toco Can Can at Made In ALX
- 10 a.m.: Special Tour: Peeling Back The Layers at Gaasby’s Tavern Museum
- 10:30 a.m.: Grand Gaming Melee – Alexandria-Arlington Regional Gaming Group (AARGGH) at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 11 a.m.: Pride Drag Brunch at King & Rye
- 11 a.m.: The Women of Lee-Fendall at Lee-Fendall House Museum & Garden
- 11 a.m.: Fixit Clinic – Community Repair Event at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
- 12 p.m.: Architecture of Woodlawn & Pope-Leighey House at Woodlawn & Pope-Leighey House
- 1 p.m.: Jen Hudson Live Cut Paper Demonstration at Principle Gallery
- 1 p.m.: Jewelry Making Class: Wire-Wrapped Beaded Earrings at Made In ALX
- 2 p.m.: Board Game Cafe at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 2 p.m.: Oddball Cinema – Aguirre, The Wrath of God at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
- 3 p.m.: AAPI celebration with a special Persian twist at Patrick Henry Recreation Center
- 6:30 p.m.: Succulent & Sangria Workshop at PlantHouse
- 8 p.m.: Old Town Comedy Show at American Legion Post 24
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Exit 10 at 9 p.m.
- Alexandria Bier Garden: Another Fine Mess at 9:45 p.m.
- American Legion Post 24: Old Town Comedy Show at 8 p.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: Black Coffee at 9 p.m.
- Daniel O’Connell’s: Practically Einstein at 9:30 p.m.
- Galactic Panther Art Gallery: Wailing Gita Birthday Bash at 8 p.m.
- Hops N Shine: Karaoke at 9 p.m.
- Laporta’s Restaurant: Sharon Clark Trio at 7 p.m.
- Makeda Restaurant: Negussie & Nani at 10 p.m.
- Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub: Rocky Guttmann at 9 p.m.
- O’Shaughnessy’s Pub: Soul To Squeeze 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: Walter Beasley at 7:30 p.m.
- The Light Horse: Hot Cactus at 9:30 p.m.
- The Study at Morrison House: Live Piano Music at 6 p.m.
City of Alexandria & Alexandria City Public Schools
- 10 a.m.: Specialty Tour: Peeling Back the Layers at Gadsby’s Tavern Museum
Sunday, June 1
Things To Do
- 8:30 a.m.: West End Farmers Market at 4800 Brenman Park
- 9 a.m.: Four Mile Run Farmers’ Market at Four Mile Run Park
- 11 a.m.: Specialty Tour: Midwifery at Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum
- 1 p.m.: Alexandria’s 81st D-Day Commemoration at City Hall Market Square
- 1 p.m.: 16th Annual Taste of Del Ray at Mount Vernon Recreation Center Fields
- 1 p.m.: Writers Group at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 1:30 p.m.: Dried Floral Gold Hoop Workshop at PlantHouse
- 2 p.m.: Backroom Deals in Our Backyards – Author Talk with Miranda Spivack at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 4 p.m.: SCYC’s Annual Irish Luau at Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Kev Powe Thang at 9 p.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: Black Coffee at 10:30 a.m.
- Galactic Panther Art Gallery: Open Mic at 7:30 p.m.
- Laporta’s Restaurant: Antonio James at 11:30 a.m., Walt Johnson Trio at 6 p.m.
- O’Shaughnessy’s Pub: Karaoke at 9 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
City of Alexandria & Alexandria City Public Schools
- 1 p.m.: 15th Annual D-Day Commemoration at Market Square
