This weekend in Alexandria: Jan. 23-25
Savor restaurant week and live music before the snow rolls in
Warm up this winter weekend with Alexandria’s dual restaurant weeks, live entertainment across the city, and family-friendly activities at local libraries.
Here’s your guide to everything happening Friday through Sunday.
ICYMI: Here’s what’s happening on Thursday.
Weather Alert
Please check with venues and event organizers before heading out this weekend, as conditions may impact Saturday and Sunday events.
Friday, January 23
Events
All Day: Metropolitan Washington Restaurant Week throughout Alexandria
All Day: Alexandria Winter Restaurant Week throughout Alexandria
Live Music & Entertainment
219 Restaurant: Just For Fun at 9 p.m.
Alexandria Bier Garden: Karaoke and Second Sun Band at 8:30 p.m.
Blackwall Hitch: Timmie Metz Band at 9 p.m.
Daniel O’Connell’s: Run For Cover at 9:30 p.m.
Del Ray Pizzeria: Karaoke at 9 p.m.
Evening Star Cafe: Mr. Hentry and Side Hustle at 8 p.m.
Hops N Shine: Adam Knudsen at 6 p.m.
Laporta’s Restaurant: The Satin Doll Quartet at 7:30 p.m.
Lost Boy Cider: Matt Benden at 7 p.m.
Makeda Restaurant: Mesfin & Tsehay at 10 p.m.
Murphy’s Pub: Rook Richards and Pat Garvey 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: Devotion: An Earth, Wind & Fire Experience at 7:30 p.m.
The Light Horse: Lights Out By 8 at 9:30 p.m.
The Study at Morrison House: Live Piano Music at 6:30 p.m.
City of Alexandria
6 a.m.: Chinquapin Open at Chinquapin Park Recreation Center
8:30 a.m.: Health and Safety Coordinating Committee
10:45 a.m.: CYFCC Ad Hoc Meeting with City Council Member at Cameron Cafe
4:30 p.m.: Commission for Women Executive Meeting (virtual)
5:30 p.m.: Legislative Subcommittee Meeting (virtual via Zoom)
6 p.m.: Tavern Games Night: Bicentennial Mania at Gadsby’s Tavern Museum
Alexandria City Public Schools
All Day: Professional Learning Day - No school for students
Find the ACHS sports calendar here.
Alexandria Library
All day: A Commonwealth of Cultures Exhibit at Local History/Special Collections
All day: Winter Lego Building Contest
10:15 a.m.: Baby Storytime at Burke Branch Library
11 a.m.: Downsizing: Moving to a Smaller Home at Beatley Central Library
2 p.m.: Musical Movement at Burke Branch Library
3:30 p.m.: Fun Friday! at Burke Branch Library
Saturday, January 24
Events
All Day: Metropolitan Washington Restaurant Week throughout Alexandria
All Day: Alexandria Winter Restaurant Week throughout Alexandria
7 a.m.: Old Town Farmers’ Market at Tavern Square
8 a.m.: Del Ray Farmer’s Market at Pat Miller Square
10 a.m.: Running at the brewery at Aslin ALX
10:30 a.m.: Pedals & Pints: Long Ride at Handy Bikes
11 a.m.: Luxury Candle & Room Spray Workshop at Shop Made in VA
12 p.m.: Ice & Lights - Daytime Ice Skating at Cameron Run
3 p.m.: Grand Opening of Arielle Shoshana
3 p.m.: Winter Wishes Cupcake Decorating Class at Shop Made in VA
4 p.m.: What if we could do it over? at Carlyle House
7 p.m.: Veronneau - The Great French-American Songbook at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
Live Music & Entertainment
219 Restaurant: Chris Timbers at 9 p.m.
Blackwall Hitch: Grayson Moon at 9 p.m.
Daniel O’Connell’s: Broken Ground at 9:30 p.m.
Galactic Panther: A Night of Theater: 3 Plays at 8 p.m.
Hops N Shine: Karaoke at 9 p.m.
Laporta’s Restaurant: Heather Maxwell Trio at 7 p.m.
Makeda Restaurant: Negussie & Nani at 10 p.m.
Murphy’s Pub: Pat Garvey & Practically Einstein at 9 p.m.
O’Shaughnessy’s Pub: Late Night Superstars at 9 p.m.
Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
The Birchmere: Who’s Bad - The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience at 7:30 p.m.
The Light Horse: Diplomatic Immunity at 9:30 p.m.
The Study at Morrison House: Live Piano Music at 6:30 p.m.
City of Alexandria
7 a.m.: Minnie Howard Open at Minnie Howard Recreation Center
8 a.m.: Chinquapin Open at Chinquapin Park Recreation Center
9:30 a.m.: City Council Public Hearing Meeting at Del Pepper
12 p.m.: Sister Cities Planning Subcommittee at Misha’s Coffee House
Alexandria City Public Schools
No meetings or events are scheduled.
Find the ACHS sports calendar here.
Alexandria Library
All day: A Commonwealth of Cultures Exhibit at Local History/Special Collections
All day: Winter Lego Building Contest
10 a.m.: Borrow a Board Game at Beatley Central Library
10:30 a.m.: VETOGA Weekly Community Yoga at Duncan Branch Library
2 p.m.: Handcraft Tuesday – Weekend Edition at Beatley Central Library
2 p.m.: Crafty Kid Series at Burke Branch Library
3 p.m.: French Conversation Club at Beatley Central Library
Sunday, January 25
Events
All Day: Metropolitan Washington Restaurant Week throughout Alexandria
All Day: Alexandria Winter Restaurant Week throughout Alexandria
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
12 p.m.: Ice & Lights - Daytime Ice Skating at Cameron Run
1 p.m.: Beer, Cheese, and Charcuterie Pairing at Port City Brewing Company
2 p.m.: Hot Chocolate History Tour in Old Town
2 p.m.: Journeyed Love: A Vocal Recital at Athenaeum
3 p.m.: Geometric Design Freshwater Pearl & Brass Earrings Workshop at Shop Made in VA
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.
Evening Star Cafe: Rock Del Ray at 6 p.m.
Galactic Panther: The OK Club at 11 a.m., ESP’s InterGalactic Open Mic at 8 p.m.
Laporta’s Restaurant: Live music at 11:30 a.m., Steve Ragsdale at 6 p.m.
Murphy’s 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.
City of Alexandria
7 a.m.: Minnie Howard Open at Minnie Howard Recreation Center
8 a.m.: Chinquapin Open at Chinquapin Park Recreation Center
Alexandria City Public Schools
No meetings or events are scheduled.
Find the ACHS sports calendar here.
Alexandria Library
All day: Winter Lego Building Contest
1:15 p.m.: Preschool STEAM Sundays at Duncan Branch Library
2 p.m.: Art Break with Alexandria’s Poet Laureate Cristi Donoso at Beatley Central Library