Here’s a roundup of all the events, live music, and entertainment happening around Alexandria this weekend; enjoy! 

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Friday, April 12

Things To Do

• 9 a.m.: 2024 Spring Garden Market at River Farm
• 10:15 a.m.: Just Babies at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
• 3:30 p.m.: Lego Competition at James M. Duncan, Jr. Branch Library
• 3:30 p.m.: Fun Friday at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
• 6:30 p.m.: Make Your Own Candle with Bark Social Alexandria
• 7 p.m.: Torpedo Factory Art Center’s 2nd Friday at Torpedo Factory
• 7:30 p.m.: Bring It On – The Musical at Alexandria City High School

Live Music & Entertainment

• Alexandria Bier Garden: Tennessee Frisky at 9 p.m.
• Blackwall Hitch: Timmie Metz Band at 9 p.m.
• Daniel O’Connell’s Irish Restaurant and Bar: David Andrew Smith Duo at 9:30 p.m.
• Fish Market: DJ at 9 p.m. 
• Hops N Shine: Music Bingo at 7 p.m.
• Laporta’s Restaurant: The Satin Doll Trio at 7 p.m.
• Makeda Restaurant: Mesfin and Tsehay Kassa at 10 p.m.
• Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub: Pat Garvey and Powers & McLaughlin at 9 p.m.
• Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
• The Birchmere Music Hall: Marcus Johnson at 7:30 p.m.
• The Light Horse: A Night To Forget at 9:30 p.m.
• The Little Theatre of Alexandria: Murder on the Orient Express at 8 p.m.
• The Study at Morrison House: Live piano music at 6 p.m.
• Two Nineteen Restaurant: Chris Timbers at 9 p.m.

City of Alexandria

• 11 a.m.: Planting Pinwheel Garden for Child Abuse Awareness at Charles Hill Park

Saturday, April 13

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 a.m.: Active for Autism 5k and Kids Dash at George Washington Middle School
• 8:30 a.m.: MVCS Big Flea in the Neighborhood at Select Del Ray neighborhood homes
• 9 a.m.: Del Ray Vintage & Flea Market at Del Ray Psych & Wellness
• 9 a.m.: 2024 Spring Garden Market at River Farm
• 10 a.m.: Mining Completion Open House and Celebration at Founders Park
• 10 a.m.: Beyond The Battlefield: A Civil War Walking Tour of Alexandria at Lee-Fendall House Museum & Garden
• 10 a.m.: All We Can Save Circle – Discussion Group at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
• 10 a.m.: Fitness At The Brewery at Aslin Alexandria
• 10 a.m.: Trash Trekkers at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
• 10 a.m.: 9Round Fitness Class at Lost Boy Cider
• 10:30 a.m.: Pedals & Pints: Short Ride at Handy Bikes
• 11 a.m.: Spring Yoga for Kids at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
• 12 p.m.: The “Grandest Congress”: The French and Indian War in Alexandria at Carlyle House Historic Park
• 12 p.m.: Vola’s Spring Oysterfest at Vola’s Dockside Grille and Hi-Tide Lounge
• 1 p.m.: I’m A Poet And I Know It – Mini Poetry Workshop and Open Mic at Charles E. Beatley, Jr. Central Library
• 1 p.m.: Art and Architecture Day at Huntley Historic Site
• 1 p.m.: “A Deadly Endeavor” Author Talk at James M. Duncan, Jr. Branch Library
• 2 p.m.: Handcraft Tuesday – Weekend Edition at Charles E. Beatley, Jr. Central Library
• 2 p.m.: A Taste of the Caribbean at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
• 2 p.m.: Wine Glass-Painting and Candle-Making Class at Made in ALX
• 2 p.m.: Board Game Cafe at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
• 2 p.m.: Civil War Hospital Tour at Lee-Fendall House Museum & Garden
• 3 p.m.: Tree and Nature Walk with the Virginia Master Naturalists at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
• 5 p.m.: 2024 Alexandria Sister Cities Committee Annual Whisky Tasting at the Lyceum
• 7:30 p.m.: Bring It On – The Musical at Alexandria City High School

Live Music & Entertainment

• Alexandria Bier Garden: Secondhand Chaos at 9 p.m.
• Blackwall Hitch: Too Extra Band at 9 p.m.
• Daniel O’Connell’s Irish Restaurant and Bar: Irresponsible at 9:30 p.m.
• Galactic Panther: LIVE Comedy Game Show with the Auxiliary Improv at 8 p.m.
• Hops N Shine: Karaoke at 8 p.m.
• Laporta’s Restaurant: Sharon Clark Trio at 7 p.m.
• Makeda Restaurant: Negussie Bogale and Nani at 10 p.m.
• Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub: Pat Garvey and Powers & McLaughlin at 9 p.m.
• O’Shaughnessy’s: Moran Tripp at 10 p.m.
• Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
• The Birchmere Music Hall: NAJEE at 7:30 p.m.
• The Light Horse: Lights Out By 8 at 9:30 p.m.
• The Little Theatre of Alexandria: Murder on the Orient Express at 8 p.m.
• The Study at Morrison House: Live piano music at 6 p.m.
• Two Nineteen Restaurant: Holly Montgomery at 9 p.m.

City of Alexandria

• 8:30 a.m.: We Are Eco-City Alexandria at City Hall
• 9 a.m.: Families & Educators as Partners Conference at Del Pepper Community Resource Center
• 9 a.m.: Free Income Tax Preparation Assistance at Del Pepper Community Resource Center
• 9:30 a.m.: City Council Public Hearing Meeting at City Hall
• 5 p.m.: Whisky Tasting at the Lyceum

Sunday, April 14

Things To Do

• 8 a.m.: Dyke Marsh Sunday Morning Birdwalk at Dyke Marsh
• 9 a.m.: Four Mile Run Farmers & Artisans Market
• 10 a.m.: Old Town North Farmers Market 
• 10 a.m.: Kid’s Adventure Terrarium Workshop at PlantHouse
• 11 a.m.: Del Ray Dog Fest & Yappy Hour at George Washington Middle School Parking Lot
• 1 p.m.: Del Ray Urban Sketchers at St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub
• 2 p.m.: Sundays in Catan at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
• 2 p.m.: Dance on the Green at John Carlyle Square Park
• 2:30 p.m.: Preschool STEAM Sundays at James M. Duncan, Jr. Branch Library
• 3 p.m.: Del Ray Dog Fest Yappy Hour at Lost Boy Cider
• 5 p.m.: That’s All Folks – SONOVA Goes Looney! At George Washington Masonic Memorial

Live Music & Entertainment

• Blackwall Hitch: Jazz Brunch with Black Coffee at 10:30 a.m.
• Daniel O’Connell’s Irish Restaurant & Bar: Jack Gregori at 5 p.m.
• Galactic Panther: ESP’s InterGalactic Open Mic at 7:30 p.m.
• Hops N Shine: Music Trivia at 7 p.m.
• Laporta’s Restaurant: Steve Ragsdale at 11:30 a.m., Walt Johnson Trio at 6 p.m.
• Makeda Restaurant: An Evening of Smooth Jazz 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: Leo Kottke at 7:30 pm
• Two Nineteen Restaurant: Kev Powe Thang at 9 p.m.

City of Alexandria

• There are no events or public meetings scheduled.

Ryan Belmore is an award-winning news publisher, editor, and journalist. Born and raised in Rhode Island, he now resides in Alexandria with his wife and two rescue dogs. He was recently appointed to the City of Alexandria’s Board of Zoning Appeals and previously served on the City’s Commission For The Arts. Email listings and events to Ryan at [email protected]. Follow Ryan on Instagram at whatsupalexandria.

The City of Alexandria will kick off its 275th Anniversary celebration on Saturday at noon at Waterfront Park. Festivities will include an official proclamation by Mayor Justin Wilson and performances by the City of Alexandria Pipes and Drums and Community Little Big Band.  Visitors can also explore historical exhibits and attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the “Buried Ships of Robinson Landing” exhibit at Robinson Landing. 

At Windmill Hill Park at 1:45 p.m. on Saturday, Mayor Wilson and the City Council will dedicate the first of 275 trees to be planted across the city.

Here’s a roundup of all the events, live music, and entertainment happening around Alexandria this weekend; enjoy! 

Are you organizing an event? Submit events to ALXnow.

Friday, April 5

Things To Do

• 10 a.m.: Virginia’s Constitution Traveling Exhibition – from the Library of Virginia at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
• 12 p.m.: Cobblestone Sour Launch Party at Port City Brewing Company
• 3:30 p.m.: Solar Eclipse Fun Friday at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
• 5 p.m.: “Every Wine Has A Story” Tasting at Grape + Bean Rosemont
• 7 p.m.: Same But Different Art Exhibit Opening Reception at Del Ray Artisans
• 7:30 p.m.: Bring It On – ACHS Spring Musical at Alexandria City High School

Live Music & Entertainment

• Blackwall Hitch: Ryan Forrester at 9 p.m.
• Daniel O’Connell’s Irish Restaurant and Bar: Mike Richards at 9:30 p.m.
• Fish Market: DJ at 9 p.m. 
• Galactic Panther: NAYAN + The Beanstalk Library + Blood Family Reunion – Live Music at 7:30 p.m.
• Laporta’s Restaurant: The Satin Doll Trio at 7 p.m.
• Lost Boy Cider: First Friday Live Music – Duck Chuck Goose at 7 p.m.
• Makeda Restaurant: Mesfin and Tsehay Kassa at 10 p.m.
• Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub: Rocky Guttmann and Franklin Music 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: Average White Band at 7:30 p.m.
• The Light Horse: Practically Einstein at 9:30 p.m.
• The Little Theatre of Alexandria: Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express at 8 p.m.
• The Study at Morrison House: Live piano music at 6 p.m.
• Two Nineteen Restaurant: Sol Roots at 9 p.m.

City of Alexandria

• 10 a.m.: ACRP McCoy Remembrance Planning Meeting

Saturday, April 6

Things To Do

• 7 a.m.: Old Town Farmers’ Market at Market Square Plaza
• 7:30 a.m.: I-ASC Race for Communication at Belle Haven Park
• 8 a.m.: Del Ray Farmers Market at Pat Miller Neighborhood Square
• 10 a.m.: All Lit Up Like a Japanese Lantern: The Japanese Aesthetic in Frank Lloyd Wright at Woodlawn & Pope-Leighey House
• 10 a.m.: Virginia’s Constitution Traveling Exhibition – from the Library of Virginia at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
• 10 a.m.: Pilates at The Brewery at Aslin ALX
• 11 a.m.: Cider & Macaron Pairing at Lost Boy Cider
• 11 a.m.: Learn to Crochet at Made In ALX
• 11 a.m.: Spring Yoga for Kids – with yoga instructor Ms. Shelley at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
• 12 p.m.: Literary Series: Parker Adams Discusses THE LOCK BOX at Elaine’s Restaurant
• 12 p.m.: City of Alexandria 275th Anniversary Kickoff Event at Waterfront Park
• 2 p.m.: How to plant, propagate, and prune your plants at James M. Duncan, Jr. Branch Library
• 2 p.m.: Make Your Own Candles at Made in ALX
• 2 p.m.: Board Game Cafe at Charles E. Beatley, Jr. Central Library

Live Music & Entertainment

• Blackwall Hitch: Bravenoise at 9 p.m.
• Daniel O’Connell’s Irish Restaurant and Bar: Broken Ground at 9:30 p.m.
• Galactic Panther: Doing Tha Dang Funny Thang – Live Comedy at 8 p.m.
• Hops N Shine: Karaoke at 8 p.m.
• Laporta’s Restaurant: Sharon Clark Trio at 7 p.m.
• Makeda Restaurant: Negussie Bogale and Nani at 10 p.m.
• Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub: Both Sides at 9 p.m.
• O’Shaughnessy’s: Moran Tripp at 10 p.m.
• Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
• The Birchmere Music Hall: Average White Band at 7:30 p.m.
• The Light Horse: 7 Deadlies at 9:30 p.m.
• The Little Theatre of Alexandria: Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express at 8 p.m.
• The Study at Morrison House: Live piano music at 6 p.m.
• Two Nineteen Restaurant: Kev Powe Thang at 9 p.m.

City of Alexandria

• 9 a.m.: Free Income Tax Preparation Assistance
• 9 a.m.: Stream Cleanup
• 9:30 a.m.: Common Interest Communities Training Series
• 10 a.m.: Kiddie Cabaret
• 11 a.m.: Armstrong Spring Tech Refresh Event
• 12 p.m.: City of Alexandria 275th Anniversary Kickoff Event

Sunday, April 7

Things To Do

• 9 a.m.: Four Mile Run Farmers & Artisans Market
• 10 a.m.: Old Town North Farmers Market 
• 11 a.m.: Make Your Own Jewelry Workshop at Lost Boy Cider
• 12 p.m.: Special Event at Nepenthe Old Town: Christine Mason Miller at Wine Gallery 108
• 1 p.m.: Writers Group at Charles E. Beatley, Jr. Central Library
• 1 p.m.: Kids Arts & Crafts at Hops N Shine
• 1 p.m.: Virginia’s Constitution Traveling Exhibition – from the Library of Virginia at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
• 2 p.m.: Oddball Cinema – Repo Man at James M. Duncan, Jr. Branch Library

Live Music & Entertainment

• Blackwall Hitch: Jazz Brunch with Black Coffee at 10:30 a.m.
• Daniel O’Connell’s Irish Restaurant & Bar: Ian Brost at 5 p.m.
• Galactic Panther: Rise Defy, Some Kind of Nightmare, and Billy Batts and the Made Men at 3 p.m., ESP’s InterGalactic Open Mic at 7:30 p.m.
• Hops N Shine: Music Trivia at 7 p.m.
• Laporta’s Restaurant: Antonio James at 11:30 a.m., Walt Johnson Trio at 6 p.m.
• Makeda Restaurant: An Evening of Smooth Jazz 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: Average White Band at 7:30 pm
• The Little Theatre of Alexandria: Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express at 3 p.m.
• Two Nineteen Restaurant: Kev Powe Thang at 9 p.m.

City of Alexandria

• There are no events or public meetings scheduled.

Ryan Belmore is an award-winning news publisher, editor, and journalist. Born and raised in Rhode Island, he resides in Alexandria with his wife and two rescue dogs. He was recently appointed to the City of Alexandria’s Board of Zoning Appeals and previously served on the City’s Commission For The Arts. Follow Ryan on Instagram at whatsupalexandria.

(Updated 9:35 p.m.) It was overcast and cool — the perfect weather for the Campagna Center’s 52nd Scottish Christmas Walk Parade.

The parade is one of the most popular events in the city, bringing thousands of participants, including Irish dancers, historic reenactors and the City of Alexandria Pipes and Drums. It is considered the highlight of a weekend full of events.

This year’s grand marshals were Congressman Don Beyer (D-8th) and his wife, Megan.

Enjoy the photos!

https://twitter.com/AlexandriaVA/status/1731039541656490264

The Scottish Walk Christmas Parade has concluded and festivities continue dockside at Waterfront Park ending with the Boat Parade of Lights at 5:30 pm. APD is honored to be a part of this Alexandria holiday tradition! pic.twitter.com/K0Ag20ig5G

— Alexandria Police (@AlexandriaVAPD) December 2, 2023

Had a great time at today’s Scottish Christmas Walk! This parade is always one of the best events of the year! pic.twitter.com/pDwbLz0Mnf

— R. Kirk McPike (@KirkMcPike) December 2, 2023

Another great time at the Scottish Christmas Walk Parade! Happy Holidays! pic.twitter.com/a0iHks5675

— Canek Aguirre (@CanekForCouncil) December 2, 2023

The Alexandria Scottish Christmas Walk Parade started as a community event more than 50 years ago to highlight the city’s Scottish heritage & support the mission of the Campagna Center! pic.twitter.com/XjeZcZqdob

— Alyia Gaskins (@Alyia4ALX) December 2, 2023

If you didn’t stay yesterday for the massing of the bands at the end, you missed the best part! #AlexandriaDoesAGoodParade pic.twitter.com/CPYLnPcDxR

— Justin Wilson (@justindotnet) December 3, 2023

The Little Theatre of Alexandria (600 Wolfe Street) is hosting a pair of staged reading events over the next two weeks to commemorate the murder of Matthew Shepard and raise funding for The Matthew Shepard Foundation.

Shepard, a young gay man in Laramie, Wyoming, was beaten, tortured and killed in a hate crime. Shepard’s murder sparked awareness of and advocacy for hate crime legislation, including the launch of the LGBT nonprofit Matthew Shepard Foundation by his parents.

The Little Theatre of Alexandria is producing a reading of The Laramie Project, a play first produced in 2000 to explore and understand what happened to Shepard, including text from real interviews with people connected to the murder.

The readings are scheduled for 8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 6, and Thursday, Oct. 12.

Tickets are $20 and benefit The Matthew Shepard Foundation.

According to the theatre’s website:

Kaufman and the other company members visited Laramie on six occasions and interviewed residents, members of the police force, and Matthew’s friends, in an attempt to understand what happened, and why. They were also interested in the possibility that theatre, more than any other medium, would allow people to engage with and reflect on the issues brought to public attention by Matthew’s murder, such as homophobia, hatred, intolerance, and fear. The Laramie Project takes those real interviews and weaves them into the story of events surrounding the murder and the months beyond. This staged reading at LTA will be performed exactly 25 years from the date Matthew was attacked and the date he died in the hospital.

Good Wednesday morning, Alexandria!

☀️ Today’s weather: The weather forecast predicts a mostly sunny day with a high of around 91 degrees. Expect a calm wind in the morning, turning to a south wind at 6 mph in the afternoon. Wednesday night will be mostly clear with a low of about 75 degrees and a south wind ranging from 6 to 9 mph.

🚨 You need to know

The Little Theatre of Alexandria (600 Wolfe Street) opened its 90th season this week with “Freaky Friday,” the musical.

The play is based on the 1972 novel by Bridget Carpenter about an overworked mother who magically switches bodies with her teenage daughter.

A number of Alexandria residents are appearing in the show, including James Campione (playing Fletcher), Paul Caffrey (Mike), Naja Bates (Savannah) and Peter Fannon (playing several roles). The show was directed by Joanna Henry and produced by Luana Bossolo and Sherii Ratick Stroud.

It is optional for audience members to wear face masks.

The show runs until Aug. 12. Their upcoming program is the comedy “Two on the Aisle, Three in a Van,” which runs from Sept. 9 to Sept. 30.

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📅 Upcoming events

Here is what’s going on today in Alexandria, from our event calendar.

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From the City of Alexandria’s Annual Family Movie Night to the opening weekend of Freaky Friday at The Little Theatre of Alexandria, here’s a look at everything fun you can do in Alexandria this weekend.

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Friday, July 21

On ALXnow 

• American Pie’ singer Don McLean headlining at The Birchmere
• T.C. Williams Class of ’73 Announces 50th Reunion!

Things To Do

• 12 pm to 5 pm: Blood Drive with INOVA at Lost Boy Cider
• 1 pm to 3:30 pm: Japanese Painting Workshop for Teens at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
• 5 pm: The Alexandrian Summer Market at The Alexandrian
• 5:30 pm: Commanders Sendoff Tailgate Party at Chalkboard Wings & BBQ
• 6:30 pm: Alexandria Aces vs. Bethesda Big Train at Frank Mann Field at Four Mile Run Park
• 6:30 pm: Specialty Christmas In July Bottle Painting Workshop at AR Workshop Alexandria
• 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm: City of Alexandria’s Family Movie Night at Leonard “Chick” Armstrong Recreation Center
• 7 pm: Guided Meditation with Cats at Mount Purrnon Cat Cafe & Wine Bar
• 7 pm: Trivia Nights at Historic Sites: Mythology at Lee-Fendall House Museum & Garden
• 9 pm: U.S. Women’s World Cup Watch Party at Port City Brewing

Live Music & Entertainment

• Alexandria Bier Garden: Priceless Advice at 10 pm
• Blackwall Hitch: Ryan Forrester from 9 pm to 12 am
• Cuates Grill: Karaoke at 10 pm
• Daniel O’Connell’s Irish Restaurant and Bar: Eddie Pasa at 9 pm
• Fish Market: DJ from 9 pm to 1 am in the Anchor Bar
• Galactic Panther: A G’s Night Out Comedy Show from 7:30 pm to 11 pm
• Laporta’s Restaurant & Jazz Lounge: The Satin Doll Trio from 7 pm to 11 pm
• Leonard “Chick” Armstrong Recreation Center: Family Movie Night from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
• Makeda Restaurant: Negussie Bogale and Tsehay Kassa at 10 pm
• Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub: Pat Carroll & The Wavos at 9 pm
• Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 pm
• The Birchmere: Don McLean at 7:30 pm
• The Study at Morrison House: Live piano music from 6 pm to 9 pm
• The Light Horse Restaurant: Back To The 90s at 9:30 pm
• Two Nineteen Restaurant: Fat Chancein the Basin St. Lounge from 9 pm to 1 am, Live DJ from 10 pm to 2 am in the Bayou Room
• Village Brauhaus: Live music at 9:30 pm
• Zikrayet Lebanese Restaurant & Lounge: Live music after 9 pm

Saturday, July 22

Things To Do

• 7 am to 12 pm: Old Town Farmers’ Market at Market Square Plaza
• 8 am to 12 pm: Del Ray Farmers Market at the corner of Mt. Vernon and Oxford Avenue
• 10 am: Invasive Plants Control at Belle Haven Park
• 10 am to 11 am: Rockbox Fitness at Lost Boy Cider
• 10 am: Free Eye Exams and Eyeglasses for Adults – Love Your Eyes Alexandria at Charles Houston Recreation Center
• 11 am to 1:30 pm: Xmas In July DIY Family Crafternoon: Featuring New Mini Sleds at AR Workshop Alexandria
• 11 am to 2 pm: Kitten Scavenger Hunt at The Dog Park
• 11 am to 4 pm: Summer Saturday – Food at Gunston Hall
• 2 pm to 4 pm: Author Event: Hanh Bui – The Yellow Ao Dai at Hooray For Books
• 6 pm to 10 pm: Waterfront Salsa & Bachata at Jones Point Park
• 7 pm to 8 pm: American Physical Therapy Associations’ 5K Your Way at American Physical Therapy Association
• 8 pm: Freaky Friday at The Little Theatre of Alexandria

Live Music & Entertainment

• Alexandria Bier Garden: Let’s Go at 10 pm
• Blackwall Hitch: Too Extra from 9 pm to 12 am
• Cuates Grill: Karaoke at 10 pm
• Daniel O’Connell’s Irish Restaurant and Bar: Practically Einstein at 9 pm
• Fish Market: Live music from 9 pm to 1 am in the Anchor Bar
• Galactic Panther: Tobin James + The Moove Concert from 7 pm to 11 pm
• Laporta’s Restaurant & Jazz Lounge: Sharon Clark Trio from 7 pm to 11 pm
• Makeda Restaurant: Negussie Bogale and Nani at 10 pm
• Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub: Pat Carroll & The Wavos at 9 pm
• Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 pm
• The Birchmere: Who’s Bad – The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience at 7:30 pm
• The Study at Morrison House: Live piano music from 6 pm to 9 pm
• The Light Horse Restaurant: Buckshot at 9:30 pm
• The Little Theatre of Alexandria: Freaky Friday at 8 pm
• Two Nineteen Restaurant: Holly Montgomery in the Basin St. Lounge from 9 pm to 1 am, Live DJ from 10 pm to 2 am in the Bayou Room
• Village Brauhaus: Live music at 9:30 pm
• Zikrayet Lebanese Restaurant & Lounge: Live music after 9 pm

Sunday, July 23

Things To Do

• 8:30 am to 1 pm: West End Farmers Market at 4800 Ben Brenman Park
• 9 am to 1 pm: Four Mile Run Farmers & Artisans Market
• 9:30 am to 10:30 am: Run Club at Lost Boy Cider
• 10 am to 2 pm: Old Town North Farmers Market at 901 North Royal Street
• 11 am to 12:30 pm: Christmas In July New Clay Ornaments at AR Workshop Alexandria
• 12 pm to 9 pm: DMV Party In The Park at Joseph Hensley Park
• 12:30 pm: Councilman John Champman’s Birthday BBQ at Departmental Progressive Club
• 2 pm to 4:30 pm: Xmas In July DIY Family Crafternoon: Featuring New Light Up Signs at AR Workshop Alexandria
• 2 pm to 5 pm: Family Day with Young Historians at Gadsby’s Tavern Museum
• 3 pm: Freaky Friday  at The Little Theatre of Alexandria
• 3 pm: Lyceum Chamber Series presents The Bluestone Ensemble at Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum
• 3 pm to 6 pm: Disability Pride Celebration at Fort Ward Park
• 4 pm to 7 pm: Frequency: Sound Bath + Yoga at Galactic Panther
• 6:30 pm: LCS Semi Final G1 at Frank Mann Field at Four Mile Run Park

Live Music & Entertainment

• Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum: Lyceum Chamber Series presents The Bluestone Ensemble at 3 pm
• Blackwall Hitch: Jazz Brunch with Rodney Kelley from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm
• Daniel O’Connell’s Irish Restaurant and Bar: Ian Connor from 5 pm to 8 pm
• Galactic Panther: interGalactic Sunday Open Mic from 7:30 pm to 11 pm
• Hops N Shine: Comedy Open Mic at 7 pm
• Laporta’s Restaurant & Jazz Lounge: Steve Ragsdale from 11:30 am to 3 pm, Walt Johnson Trio from 6 pm to 9 pm
• Lost Boy Cider: Music Bingo, 80s Themed from 2 pm to 4 pm
• Makeda Restaurant: An Evening of Smooth Jazz at 8 pm
• Mason Social: Trivia Night from 6 pm to 9 pm
• Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub: Rook Richards at 8:30 pm
• Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 pm
• The Light Horse: Karaoke at 9 pm
• The Little Theatre of Alexandria: Freaky Friday at 3 pm
• Two Nineteen Restaurant: Kev Powe Thang in the Basin St. Lounge from 9 pm to 12 am

Image via The Little Theatre of Alexandria/Facebook

What if all those ghosts were really a ploy by Tiny Tim to get Ebenezer Scrooge to let his dad off work on Christmas day?

That’s the plot of “Tiny Tim’s Christmas Carol” by Ken and Jack Ludwig. The Little Theatre of Alexandria (600 Wolfe Street) will perform the play from Dec. 3 to Dec. 17 instead of the traditional “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens.

“We’ve been doing ‘A Christmas Carol’ every year for decades,” LTA Board of Governors Chair Russell Wyland told ALXnow. “We’ve been asking how often we can go to the well, and we wondered if people wanted a different take. We didn’t stray too far from the story, but did something a little different.”

There are no distancing requirements, although audience members still have to wear face masks throughout performances. The show is an hour long without intermission.

Tickets cost $23 for all seats and ages.

Via Facebook

The Little Theatre of Alexandria is back to full strength. After two-and-a-half years of Covid restrictions, the theatre returned to full capacity on June 27.

The venue will still require proof of full Covid vaccinations for theatergoers, who must still wear masks indoors during performances.

“We will no longer be holding out every 3rd seat for social distancing,” LTA announced on its website. “However, we will still be requiring proof of full COVID vaccination AND wearing a mask indoors, including during the performance. This policy applies to all persons, regardless of age.”

The pandemic forced the theater to close for six months — from March to September of 2020, followed by nearly two years of restricted seating.

As for performances, from July 23 (next Saturday) to August 13, LTA will next present “Something Rotten,” an award-winning musical farce set in Renaissance-era England.

In the musical, brothers Nigel and Nick Bottom have to exist in the same universe as The Bard, and wear their hearts on ruffled sleeves — with a colorful cast of supporting characters.

Golf could return to former Topgolf Alexandria property — “The shuttered Topgolf Alexandria and neighboring former Ruby Tuesday restaurant on South Van Dorn Street may be resurrected as a golf-centric venue by the underlying landowner, whose efforts to rezone the properties for residential use have been slow to advance.” [Washington Buisness Journal]

Alexandria Film Festival 2021 extended into December — “The festival, held in a virtual format, is giving viewers more time to view films through Dec. 10.” [Patch]

Little Theater’s Christmas Carol completely sold out — “Congratulations to the Cast & Crew of LTA’s A Christmas Carol – your spirited production is completely SOLD OUT!” [Facebook]

What a busy week in Alexandria.

Our top story this week was on a juvenile who was shot outside the McDonald’s at the Bradlee Shopping Center on Tuesday, Sept. 21. There have also been a number of concerning incidents at Alexandria City Public Schools, including a juvenile who was arrested for trespassing and assault and battery at Alexandria City High School.

Meanwhile, while the COVID-19 transmission rate remains high, public events are still happening in Alexandria.

Important stories

• Connection Newspapers managing editor Kemal Kurspahic dies
• City Council approves new plastic bag tax for local grocery and convenience stores
• Electric scooter docks could replace some on-street parking in Alexandria
• City looks to state funding for Holmes Run Trail improvement and West End Transitway
• MacArthur Elementary shut down by water damage
• New Indian restaurant in Old Town eyes late October opening
• School Board to vote on transgender revisions in Alexandria City Public Schools
• ‘Fences’ is a triumph at The Little Theatre of Alexandria
• What’s the difference between Alexandria’s co-living policy and regular apartments?
• Government contractor in Alexandria under fire from Department of Labor for systemic racism in hiring practices

Top stories

1. Police: Juvenile shot at shopping center near Alexandria City High School
2. Police dispatched three times for fighting at Alexandria City Public Schools in less than a month
3. Police: Six hospitalized after overdoses on Alexandria-Fairfax border
4. Poll: What do you think of Metro’s proposed Blue Line crossing to National Harbor?
5. BREAKING: Flooding reported in Alexandria
6. Interview: Port City Publius opens up about Alexandria
7. BREAKING: Video shows brawl at Alexandria City High School cafeteria just two days after school starts
8. Juvenile arrested for trespassing and assault and battery at Alexandria City High School
9. Multiple violent charges dropped against Fairfax County man held without bond for assaulting police during arrest
10. Preserving Arlandria’s affordability against gentrification could cost upward of $100 million
11. JUST IN: One person injured after shots fired in West End Tuesday afternoon

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