What's happening in Alexandria this weekend: November 27-30
50th Alexandria Turkey Trot, Plaid Friday, Small Business Saturday, and much more.
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Now, here’s what’s happening this holiday weekend — starting with a look at what’s happening on this Thanksgiving eve.
Thursday, November 27
Things To Do
9 a.m.: 50th Alexandria Turkey Trot in Del Ray
Live Music & Entertainment
219 Restaurant: Mike Kelley & Friends at 9 p.m.
Hops N Shine: Trivia at 6:30 p.m.
Murphy’s Pub: Rocky Guttmann at 8:30 p.m.
O’Shaughnessy’s Pub: Karaoke at 9 p.m.
Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
City Events & Public Meetings
City offices closed for the Thanksgiving holiday
All day: RPCA closed for Thanksgiving
For more details on all these events, please visit here.
Alexandria Library
Closed for the Thanksgiving holiday
For more details on these events, please visit here.
Alexandria City Public Schools
No events or meetings are scheduled.
ACPS Sports
No games are scheduled.
Friday, November 28
Things To Do
All Day: Plaid Friday in Alexandria
5 p.m.: Ice & Lights - The Winter Village at Cameron Run
Live Music & Entertainment
219 Restaurant: Chris Timbers at 9 p.m.
Blackwall Hitch: Timmie Metz Band at 9 p.m.
Daniel O’Connell’s: Franklin Music Duo at 9:30 p.m.
Del Ray Pizzeria: Karaoke at 9 p.m.
Galactic Panther: Liberation Friday at 6 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 7 p.m.
Makeda Restaurant: Mesfin & Tsehay at 10 p.m.
Murphy’s Pub: Rocky Guttmann at 9 p.m.
O’Shaughnessy’s Pub: Punk in The Alley at 9 p.m.
Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
The Birchmere: The Seldom Scene & Dry Branch Fire Squad at 7:30 p.m.
The Light Horse: Juniper Lights at 9:30 p.m.
The Study at Morrison House: Live Piano Music at 6:30 p.m.
City Events & Public Meetings
Closed for the Thanksgiving holiday.
9 a.m.: Chinquapin open
For more details on all these events, please visit here.
Alexandria Library
Closed for the Thanksgiving holiday.
ACPS
Closed for the Thanksgiving holiday.
ACPS Sports
No games are scheduled.
Saturday, November 29
Things To Do
All Day: Small Business Saturday in Alexandria
7 a.m.: Old Town Farmers’ Market at Market Square Plaza
8 a.m.: Del Ray Farmer’s Market
8:30 a.m.: Murphy’s Saturday Run at Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub
9:45 a.m.: Pedals N Pints at Handy Bikes
10 a.m.: Running At The Brewery at Aslin ALX
10 a.m.: Rosemont Cellar Holiday Market at Rosemont Cellar
10:30 a.m.: A World War II Walking Tour of Alexandria at the Lee-Fendall House Museum & Garden
12 p.m.: Holiday Makers’ Market at Port City Brewing
1 p.m.: Pupsgiving on the Patio at Hops N Shine
1 p.m.: The Intuitive Ink Market at Miss Elizabeth’s Tarot
5 p.m.: Ice & Lights - The Winter Village at Cameron Run
Live Music & Entertainment
219 Restaurant: Holly Montgomery at 9 p.m.
Blackwall Hitch: Skyler & Cooper at 9 p.m.
Daniel O’Connell’s: Irresponsible at 9:30 p.m.
Evening Star Cafe: Lindsay’s Farewell Show at 8 p.m.
Galactic Panther: Cult of Oblivion presents ASKEMANE Debut at 7 p.m.
Hops N Shine: Karaoke at 9 p.m.
Laporta’s Restaurant: Joe Coleman at 6 p.m.
Makeda Restaurant: Negussie & Nani at 10 p.m.
Murphy’s Pub: Rocky Guttmann at 9 p.m.
O’Shaughnessy’s Pub: DJ Rabbit at 9 p.m.
Port City Brewing: Jokes on Tap: Free Comedy Night at 7 p.m.
Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
The Birchmere: The Manhattans at 7:30 p.m.
The Light Horse: NoVa Buckshot at 9:30 p.m.
The Study at Morrison House: Live Piano Music at 6:30 p.m.
City Events & Public Meetings
7 a.m.: Minnie Howard open
8 a.m.: Chinquapin open
For more details on all these events, please visit here.
Alexandria Library
All day: Yarn Storm winter clothing drive at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
All day: Pom Pom Kit pickup at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
All day: Community Knits at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
10 a.m.-4:45 p.m.: Borrow a Board Game at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Ooey Gooey Slime Factory at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library (full; registration required)
For more details on these events, please visit here.
ACPS
No events or meetings are scheduled.
ACPS Sports
No games are scheduled.
Sunday, November 30
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
5 p.m.: Ice & Lights - The Winter Village at Cameron Run
5 p.m.: Ugly Sweatersana at Port City Brewing Company
6 p.m.: Tai Chi with cats at Mount Purrnon Cat Cafe & Wine Bar
7 p.m.: 46th Annual St. Andrew’s Day Kirkin’ o’ the Tartan at St. Andrew & St. Margaret of Scotland
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: Bobby Reed 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.
Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
The Birchmere: Charles Esten with Jones Point at 7:30 p.m.
City Events & Public Meetings
7 a.m.: Minnie Howard open
8 a.m.: Chinquapin open
For more details on all these events, please visit here.
Alexandria Library
All day: Yarn Storm winter clothing drive at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
All day: Pom Pom Kit pickup at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
All day: Community Knits at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
1-4:30 p.m.: Writers Group at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
For more details on these events, please visit here.
ACPS
No meetings or events are scheduled.
ACPS Sports
No games are scheduled.