Alexandria’s weekend calendar is packed with activities for residents and visitors, featuring a diverse mix of outdoor markets, craft workshops, live entertainment, and family-friendly events across the city—with improving weather conditions as the weekend progresses.
While Friday afternoon brings a 40% chance of scattered thunderstorms and sweltering heat index values reaching 101°F, conditions look much more pleasant for weekend activities. Saturday starts mostly cloudy but clears to sunny skies with a comfortable high of 87°, perfect for the Old Town Farmers’ Market at 7 a.m. and Del Ray Farmers’ Market at 8 a.m. Sunday promises beautiful weather with sunny skies and highs near 93°.
The weekend’s marquee events include Saturday’s Bands & Brews in Del Ray at 12:30 p.m. and Port City Brewing Company’s Port to Port Beer Festival starting at noon. Families can also catch the annual Dog Swim event at 10 a.m., with the improved Saturday weather making these outdoor events particularly appealing.
Music lovers have plenty to choose from, with venues across Alexandria hosting everything from jazz performances to comedy nights. The Birchmere presents Jazz Funk Soul featuring Everette Harp tonight, while Saturday offers “Toast – The Ultimate BREAD Experience” at the same venue.
Cultural activities include candle-making workshops, tea blending classes, and architectural walking tours, while The Little Theatre of Alexandria continues its run of “Kinky Boots” throughout the weekend, ensuring there’s something for every taste and age group in Alexandria this weekend.
Friday, August 15
Things To Do
- 10:15 a.m.: Baby Storytime at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 11 a.m.: Koji Kai Collaboration Release at Port City Brewing Company
- 3:30 p.m.: Fun Friday at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 6:30 p.m.: Friday Night O’Connell’s Run at Daniel O’Connell’s Irish Restaurant
- 7 p.m.: Cocktail Theory Class: Daiquiri + Sidecar at Trademark
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Holly Montgomery at 9 p.m.
- Alexandria Bier Garden: DJ Mike Rodriguez at 9:30 p.m.
- Augie’s Mussel House & Beer Garden: Tory Grace at 5 p.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: Bravenoise at 9 p.m.
- Daniel O’Connell’s: Practically Einstein Duo at 9:30 p.m.
- Galactic Panther Art Gallery: Feminist Fest – A Benefit for DC Abortion Fund and Feminist Generation at 7 p.m.
- Hops N Shine: Live music at 6 p.m.
- Laporta’s Restaurant: The Satin Doll Quartet at 7:30 p.m.
- Lost Boy Cider: DC Ambiance at 6:30 p.m.
- Makeda Restaurant: Mesfin & Tsehay at 10 p.m.
- Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub: Pat Gravey & The Wavos at 9 p.m.
- O’Shaughnessy’s Pub: The Moondaddies at 9 p.m.
- Port City Brewing Company: Loading Dock Rock Summer Concert Series featuring No Quick Fix at 6 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere: Jazz Funk Soul featuring Everette Harp, Jeff Lorber, Paul Jackson, Jr. at 7:30 p.m.
- The Little Theatre of Alexandria: Kinky Boots at 8 p.m.
- The Study at Morrison House: Live Piano Music at 6 p.m.
City of Alexandria & Alexandria City Public Schools
- No meetings are scheduled.
Saturday, August 16
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
- 10 a.m.: Fitness At The Brewery at Aslin ALX
- 10 a.m.: Discovering Alexandria Architecture Walking Tour at Carlyle House
- 10:30 a.m.: Pedals & Pints at Handy Bikes
- 10:30 a.m.: VETOGA Weekly Community Yoga (Hatha-Raja) – Level 1 sessions hosted by Adam Shaw at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
- 11 a.m.: Make Your Own Flower Candle Workshop at Shop Made in VA
- 11 a.m.: Sweet Summer Social at Lee-Fendall House Museum & Garden
- 12 p.m.: The Towns at Beulah Model Grand Opening at The Towns at Beulah Model Home
- 12 p.m.: Port to Port Beer Festival at Port City Brewing Company
- 12:30 p.m.: Bands & Brews in Del Ray
- 1 p.m.: Crab Feast at Aslin ALX
- 1 p.m.: Artistic Outlets Creativity Workshop at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 2 p.m.: Board Game Cafe at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 3 p.m.: Tea Blending Workshop at Shop Made in VA
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Bill Pappas Project at 9 p.m.
- Alexandria Bier Garden: Comedy Night at 8 p.m., DJ & Karaoke Night at 9 p.m.
- Bella Napoli: Ryland Edwards at 1 p.m., Kevin Caffery at 3:30 p.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: Black Coffee at 9 p.m.
- Cheesetique: Marian Hunter Duo at 1 pm, Busketeers at 3:30 pm
- Daniel O’Connell’s: Kenny Kohlhaas Duo at 9:30 p.m.
- Del Ray Pizzeria: DJ Ray at 1 p.m., Squid Inc. at 3 p.m.
- Evening Star Cafe: George Katsos at 1 p.m., Lacklustre at 4 p.m.
- Galactic Panther Art Gallery: Freddy Mac: Tyler Wilson’s Last Waltz, Beefcake and The Backing Tracks at 8 p.m.
- Gustav: The Maysuns at 1 p.m., The Derds at 3:30 p.m.
- Hops N Shine: Jake Mimikos at 12:30 p.m., Karaoke at 9 p.m.
- Junction Bakery & Bistro: The Band w/ No Name at 1 p.m., Wildflower Revival at 3:30 p.m.
- Laporta’s Restaurant: Sharon Clark Trio at 7 p.m.
- Lena’s Woodfired Pizza & Tap: Summer & Eric Duo at 1 p.m.
- Los Tios Grill: Tennessee Frisky at 1 p.m., Carter Farm at 3:30 p.m.
- Makeda Restaurant: Negussie & Nani at 10 p.m.
- Matt & Tony’s: Greg Roth at 1 p.m.
- Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub: Pat Gravey & The Wavos at 9 p.m.
- Northside 10: Kit Wannen at 12:30 p.m.
- O’Shaughnessy’s Pub: Friday Night Flicks at 9 p.m.
- Piece Out Del Ray: Lo Ball at 1 p.m., The Okays at 3 p.m.
- Pork Barrell: Bridget Artman at 2 p.m., DJ Bob at 5 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- Rosemarino: DJ Calibra8tor at 12:30 p.m.
- St. Elmo’s: Janna Audrey at 1 p.m., Neal Learner at 3:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere: Toast – The Ultimate BREAD Experience at 7:30 p.m.
- The Garden: Bob Lawson at 12 p.m., Paper Airplanes at 3 p.m.
- The Little Theatre of Alexandria: Kinky Boots at 8 p.m.
- The Study at Morrison House: Live Piano Music at 6 p.m.
City of Alexandria & Alexandria City Public Schools
- 10 a.m.: Annual Dog Swim
Sunday, August 17
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
- 1 p.m.: Kids Arts & Crafts at Hops N Shine
- 1 p.m.: Writers Group at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 2 p.m.: Alexandria Oddball Cinema – Don’t Read This on a Plane at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 2 p.m.: Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 3 p.m.: Summer Sundays Chamber Music at the Lyceum by WMPA
- 3 p.m.: ‘Pinned’ Indie Film Table Read at No. 9 Lounge at Evening Star Cafe
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Kev Powe Thang at 9 p.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: Black Coffee at 10:30 a.m.
- Daniel O’Connell’s: Brian Gaffney at 5 p.m.
- Galactic Panther Art Gallery: Open Mic at 7:30 p.m.
- Laporta’s Restaurant: Steve Zubrick at 11:30 a.m., Walt Johnson Trio at 6 p.m.
- Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub: O’McPub Band at 4 p.m., Rook Richards at 8:30 p.m.
- O’Shaughnessy’s Pub: Karaoke at 9 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere: MAYSA’s 59th Birthday Concert Party at 7:30 p.m.
City of Alexandria & Alexandria City Public Schools
- 2 p.m.: Family Day with Young Historians
