Discover all the events, entertainment, live music, and more happening this weekend in Alexandria.
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Thursday, Oct. 2
Things To Do
- Sept. 25 – Oct. 5: Old Town Cocktail Week throughout Old Town
- 3 p.m. – King Street Station Farmers Market at King Street Station
- 5 p.m.: Rescue Ale Release Party at Lost Dog Cafe
- 6 p.m.: Milwaukee-based textile artist Christine Mason Miller at Nepenthe Gallery
- 7 p.m.: Lecture: George Washington and Public Image at Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Mike Kelley & Friends at 9 p.m.
- Aslin ALX: Trivia at 7 p.m.
- Augie’s Mussel House & Beer Garden: Live music at 5 p.m.
- Galactic Panther Art Gallery: Rap is Poetry Open Mic Night at 8 p.m.
- Hops N Shine: Trivia at 6:30 p.m.
- Laporta’s Restaurant: Ken Kilpatrick Trio at 6 p.m.
- Lena’s Wood-Fired Pizza & Tap: Gigi MacLaughlin & John Lee at 6 p.m.
- Lost Boy Cider: Trivia at 7 p.m.
- Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub: Pat Garvey and Rook Richards at 8:30 p.m.
- O’Shaughnessy’s Pub: Nuns with Guns at 9 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere: Pink Martini All-Stars at 7:30 p.m.
- The Study at Morrison House: Live Piano Music at 6:30 p.m.
City of Alexandria
- 6 a.m. – Chinquapin Open
- 4 p.m.: Minnie Howard Open
- 4:30 p.m.: VIRTUAL: Commission on Aging Civic Engagement and Economic
- 6 p.m.: Proclamation Ceremony Honoring Kim D. Neal
For more information on any event or public meeting, click here.
Alexandria Library Events
- All day: The Order Of The Zine (T.O.O.T.Z.) | Week #2 – The Zine of Secret Abilities at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- All day: “Determined” – The 400 Year Struggle for Black Equality Traveling Exhibit at Local History/Special Collections
- 10 a.m.: English Language Learning (ELL) 1 Workshop – Beginner Conversation at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 11 a.m.: Line Dancing 101 at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 11 a.m.: 1000 Books Story Time (ages 2-5) at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
- Noon: Line Dancing 201 at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 1:15 p.m.: Baby Bounce (ages 0-14 months) at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 2 p.m.: Thursday Film Series – “The Old Man and the Gun” at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 2 p.m.: Nuestra América – Stories of 30 Inspiring Latinas/Latinos (Virtual)
- 3 p.m.: Burke Branch Friends Book Sale at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 4 p.m.: TCG Library League (Magic: The Gathering/Pokemon) at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
- 4 p.m.: Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5) at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 6 p.m.: Dungeons and Dragons: Teen Group at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
- 6 p.m.: Nerdy Knotters – Knitting and crochet group at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
- 6 p.m.: Coding Game Night (ages 6-12) at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 7 p.m.: World Short Story Discussion Group (Virtual)
For more information on any library event, click here.
Alexandria City Public Schools
- No School: All Students
- All Day: Yom Kippur
Alexandria City High School Sports
- No games are scheduled.
Friday, Oct. 3
Things To Do
- Sept. 25 – Oct. 5: Old Town Cocktail Week throughout Old Town
- 11 a.m.: Doppelbock returns to Port City Brewing Company
- 6:30 p.m.: Friday Night O’Connell’s Run at Daniel O’Connell’s Irish Restaurant
- 7 p.m.: NYT Bestseller Betsy Cornwell at Old Town Books
- 7 p.m.: Del Ray Poetry Reading at St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Sol Roots at 9 p.m.
- Alexandria Bier Garden: DJ & Karaoke at 9 p.m.
- Augie’s Mussel House & Beer Garden: Live music at 5 p.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: Eric Tubbs at 9 p.m.
- Galactic Panther Art Gallery: Timber Bridges, Jared Knapik, and 2 Dollar Bill 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: Sara Delaney at 6:30 p.m.
- Makeda Restaurant: Mesfin & Tsehay at 10 p.m.
- Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub: Pat Garvey and Practically Einstein at 9 p.m.
- O’Shaughnessy’s Pub: Chay Vicious at 9 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere: Trae Crowder at 7:30 p.m.
- The Study at Morrison House: Live Piano Music at 6:30 p.m.
City of Alexandria
- 6 a.m.: Chinquapin Open
- 8:30 a.m.: Visit Alexandria
For more information on any event or public meeting, click here.
Alexandria Library Events
- All day: Banned Book Badness – A Freedom to Read Tourney at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- All day: The Order Of The Zine (T.O.O.T.Z.) Week #2 at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- All day: “Determined” – The 400 Year Struggle for Black Equality Traveling Exhibit at Local History/Special Collections
- 11 a.m.: Burke Branch Friends Book Sale at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 1 p.m.: Low Vision Resource Group at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library (RESCHEDULED to Oct. 10)
- 3:30 p.m.: Fun Friday! at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library Meeting Room
- 3:30 p.m.: Lego Competition at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
For more information on any library event, click here.
Alexandria City High School Sports
- No games are scheduled.
Saturday, Oct. 4
Things To Do
- Sept. 25 – Oct. 5: Old Town Cocktail Week throughout Old Town
- 7 a.m.: Old Town Farmers’ Market at Market Square Plaza
- 9:05 a.m.: French Themed Family Workout at Patrick Henry Rec Center
- 10 a.m.: Art on the Avenue along Mount Vernon Avenue in Del Ray
- 10 a.m.: Running at the Brewery at Aslin ALX
- 10 a.m.: Pumpkin Patch at Immanuel Church-on-the-Hill
- 12 p.m.: Oktoberfest at Aslin ALX
- 12 p.m. Family Fun Day – Garden Gathering at Carlyle House
- 1 p.m.: Dogtoberfest at Hops N Shine
- 4 p.m.: Stein Holding Competition at Alexandria Bier Garden
- 7 p.m.: Sips & Secrets: A Speakeasy Night at Lee-Fendall House Museum & Garden
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Just For Fun at 9 p.m.
- Alexandria Bier Garden: SugarCoat at 9:30 p.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: Black Coffee at 9 p.m.
- Galactic Panther Art Gallery: X.O.S. – Theocles on Tour at 7 p.m.
- Hops N Shine: Karaoke at 9 p.m.
- Laporta’s Restaurant: Sharon Clark Trio at 7 p.m.
- Lost Boy Cider: Comedy Night with Next Stop Comedy at 7 p.m.
- Makeda Restaurant: Negussie & Nani at 10 p.m.
- Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub: Pat Garvey and Practically Einstein at 9 p.m.
- O’Shaughnessy’s Pub: Austin Miller and The Old Towne Killers at 9 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere: Old No. 1 At 50 – Celebrating The Spirit of Guy Clark at 7:30 p.m.
- The Study at Morrison House: Live Piano Music at 6:30 p.m.
City of Alexandria
- 7 a.m.: Minni Howard Open
- 8 a.m.: Chinquapin Open
- 9 a.m.: Breast Cancer Awareness 5K
- 10 a.m.: Commonwealth’s Attorney Community Academy
- 1 p.m. City Council Town Hall
- 6 p.m. Specialty Tour: Poisons at the Apothecary Museum
For more information on any event or public meeting, click here.
Alexandria Library Events
- All day: Banned Book Badness – A Freedom to Read Tourney at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- All day: The Order Of The Zine (T.O.O.T.Z.) Week #2 at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- All day: “Determined” – The 400 Year Struggle for Black Equality Traveling Exhibit at Local History/Special Collections
- 10 a.m.: Avenue Ambition at Art on the Avenue along Mt. Vernon Ave., Del Ray
- 10 a.m.: Borrow a Board Game at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 10 a.m.: Tour d’Alexandria Library 2025 – Branching Out: The Natural Beauty of Alexandria at Beatley Central Library parking lot
- 10:30 a.m.: VETOGA Weekly Community Yoga at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
- 11 a.m.: Burke Branch Friends Book Sale at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 1:30 p.m.: Hispanic Heritage Fiesta at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library Reading Garden
- 3 p.m.: Spanish Conversation Club at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
- 3 p.m.: Author Event with Abby Hanlon & Liz Garton Scanlon at Nannie J. Lee Memorial Recreation Center, 1108 Jefferson St.
For more information on any library event, click here.
Alexandria City Public Schools
- No events are scheduled.
Alexandria City High School Sports
- 8 a.m.: Girls Varsity Cross Country Invitational at Great Meadow Park
- TBD: Boys Varsity Cross Country Invitational at Great Meadow Park
- TBD: JV Cross Country Invitational at Great Meadow Park
- TBD: JV Cross Country vs. Alexandria City High School at Great Meadow Park
Sunday, Oct. 5
Things To Do
- Sept. 25 – Oct. 5: Old Town Cocktail Week throughout Old Town
- 8 a.m.: Free Workout for Local Dads at Revolutionary Fitness
- 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
- 10 a.m.: Fall Into Fashion: Alexandria Days in Old Town
- 11 a.m.: Dogtoberfest at Port City Brewing Company
- 3 p.m.: Wild, Wild West Season Opening Concert at George Washington Masonic National Memorial
- 4 p.m.: Blessing of the Animals at Grace Episcopal Church
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: ESP’s InterGalactic Open Mic at 8 p.m.
- Laporta’s Restaurant: Antonio James at 11:30 a.m., Walt Johnson Trio at 6 p.m.
- Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub: 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: Lori McKenna with Talbot Mayo at 7:30 p.m.
City of Alexandria
- 7 a.m.: Minnie Howard Open
- 8 a.m.: Chinquapin Open
- 12 p.m.: ALX Jazz Fest Pop Up at Old Town North Farmers Market
For more information on any event or public meeting, click here.
Alexandria Library Events
- All day: The Order Of The Zine (T.O.O.T.Z.) Week #2 at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- All day: “Determined” – The 400 Year Struggle for Black Equality Traveling Exhibit at Local History/Special Collections
- All day: Banned Book Badness – A Freedom to Read Tourney at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 1 p.m.: Burke Branch Friends Book Sale at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 1 p.m.: Writers Group at Beatley at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 2 p.m.: Alexandria Oddball Cinema – Troll Hunter at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 2:30 p.m.: Preschool STEAM Sundays at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
For more information on any library event, click here.
Alexandria City Public Schools
- No events are scheduled.
Alexandria City High School Sports
- No games are scheduled.
