This weekend in Alexandria: Jan. 9-11
Brave the rain for farmers markets, live music and a new attraction at Potomac Yard
Grab your umbrella if you’re heading out this weekend. Rain moves into the Alexandria area Friday afternoon and sticks around through Saturday, with highs in the low to mid-60s. Sunday looks drier, with only a chance of morning showers and a high near 52.
Here’s your full guide to everything happening in Alexandria this weekend. And one more thing — if you head to something you find on this list, be sure to tell the organizers you found out about it on The Alexandria Brief!
ICYMI: Here’s what’s happening on Thursday.
Friday, January 9
Events
12 p.m.: Ice & Lights - Daytime Ice Skating at Cameron Run
2 p.m.: Grand Opening of Wonder Potomac Yard
6 p.m.: Perimenopause Speed Dating: Swipe Right for Solutions at Ms. Moxie’s Moon Shop
Live Music & Entertainment
219 Restaurant: Rich Russman at 9 p.m.
Alexandria Bier Garden: Karaoke at 8:30 p.m.
Aslin ALX: Comedy Show at 8 p.m.
Blackwall Hitch: Merlon Devine at 9 p.m.
Daniel O’Connell’s: Kenny Kohlhaas at 9:30 p.m.
Del Ray Pizzeria: Karaoke at 9 p.m.
Galactic Panther: a Galactic roXplosion at 6:30 p.m.
Hops N Shine: Lenny Stevens at 6 p.m.
Laporta’s Restaurant: The Satin Doll Quartet at 7:30 p.m.
Lost Boy Cider: Sara Delaney at 7 p.m.
Makeda Restaurant: Mesfin & Tsehay at 10 p.m.
Murphy’s Pub: Rocky Guttmann & Rook Richards at 9 p.m.
O’Shaughnessy’s Pub: The Moondaddies at 9 p.m.
Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
St. Elmo’s Del Ray: Poetry Reading at 7 p.m.
The Birchmere: Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder 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
5:30 p.m.: Legislative Subcommittee meeting
Alexandria City Public Schools
4:30 p.m.: Girls freshman basketball vs. West Potomac at Alexandria City High School
4:30 p.m.: Boys freshman basketball vs. West Potomac at West Potomac High School
5:45 p.m.: Girls varsity basketball vs. West Potomac at West Potomac High School
5:45 p.m.: Girls JV basketball vs. West Potomac at Alexandria City High School
6 p.m.: Girls varsity swim and dive vs. West Potomac at Alexandria City High School-Minnie Howard Campus
6 p.m.: Boys varsity swim and dive vs. West Potomac at Alexandria City High School-Minnie Howard Campus
7:30 p.m.: Boys varsity basketball vs. West Potomac at West Potomac High School
7:30 p.m.: Boys JV basketball vs. West Potomac at Alexandria City High School
Alexandria Library
All day: Winter Lego Building Contest (virtual)
All day: A Commonwealth of Cultures Exhibit at Beatley Central Library
10:15 a.m.: Babble Buddies Circle Time at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
1 p.m.: Low Vision Resource Group at Beatley Central Library
3:30 p.m.: Fun Friday! at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
Saturday, January 10
Events
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
11 a.m.: Mosaic Mirror Magic: A Beginner’s Workshop at Shop Made in VA
12 p.m.: Ice & Lights - Daytime Ice Skating at Cameron Run
3 p.m.: Beginner’s Guide to Marbling: Polymer Clay Earring Workshop at Shop Made in VA
Live Music & Entertainment
219 Restaurant: Bobby Thompsonat 9 p.m.
Alexandria Bier Garden: Comedy Showcase at 8 p.m., Hall Pass at 8:30 p.m.
Blackwall Hitch: Bravenoise at 9 p.m.
Daniel O’Connell’s: David Thong Trio at 9:30 p.m.
Galactic Panther Art Gallery: Continuals with Krime Slugs, Gigi Marie, Chach & Safety in Numbers at 7 p.m.
Hops N Shine: Karaoke at 9 p.m.
Laporta’s Restaurant: Heather Maxwell Trio at 7 p.m.
Lost Boy Cider: Comedy night at 8:30 p.m.
Makeda Restaurant: Negussie & Nani at 10 p.m.
Murphy’s Pub: Rocky Guttmann at 9 p.m.
O’Shaughnessy’s Pub: Bitterluck at 9 p.m.
Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
Rustico: J.R. Guayo at 6 p.m.
The Birchmere: Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder at 7:30 p.m.
The Light Horse: Collective 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
8 a.m.: Chinquapin Open
9:30 a.m.: Common Interest Communities Training Series (virtual)
Alexandria City Public Schools
8 a.m.: Girls varsity indoor track — CNU High School Showcase at Christopher Newport University
8 a.m.: Boys varsity indoor track — CNU High School Showcase at Christopher Newport University
9 a.m.: Girls varsity wrestling — La Luchadora Girls Tournament at John R. Lewis High School
6 p.m.: Girls varsity gymnastics vs. multiple schools at Herndon High School
Alexandria Library
All day: Winter Lego Building Contest (virtual)
All day: A Commonwealth of Cultures Exhibit at Beatley Central Library
10 a.m.: Trash Trekkers at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
10 a.m.: Borrow a Board Game at Beatley Central Library
10:30 a.m.: VETOGA at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
10:30 a.m.: Teen Advisory Group monthly meeting at Beatley Central Library
11 a.m.: Kids Book Journaling Workshop at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
2 p.m.: Book Journaling Meetup at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
2 p.m.: Good Pet, Great Life! at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
Sunday, January 11
Events
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.: Goat Yoga and Social at Lost Boy Cider
11 a.m.: Cat Yoga at Mount Purrnon Cat Cafe & Wine Bar
11 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.: The Year Ahead: A Vision Board Experience at Shop Made in VA
12 p.m.: Ice & Lights - Daytime Ice Skating at Cameron Run
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: Kenny Kohlhaas at 5 p.m.
Galactic Panther: 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.
Port City Brewing Company: Morris Dancing at 2 p.m.
Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
City of Alexandria
7 a.m.: Minnie Howard Open
8 a.m.: Chinquapin Open
Alexandria City Public Schools
No events, meetings, or games are scheduled.
Alexandria Library
All day: Winter Lego Building Contest (virtual)
1:15 p.m.: Preschool STEAM Sundays at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
2 p.m.: Colonial Crafternoon at Beatley Central Library
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