What's happening in Alexandria this weekend: November 21-23
Holiday Tree Lighting, Alexandria Cider Festival, Port City Turkey Trot 5k & 10K, and more.
Good afternoon, Alexandria. Welcome to The Weekend Brief. I’m Ryan Belmore, and the holiday season officially kicks off this weekend with the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Saturday evening in Market Square.
Between farmers markets, a cider festival, turkey trots, and plenty of live music across the city, there’s something for everyone November 21-23.
Bundle up for some potential rain on Friday night, then enjoy improving conditions through the weekend. Let’s dive in!
Weekend Weather
According to the National Weather Service, Alexandria’s weekend weather begins Friday with cloudy skies and a chance of rain after 1 p.m., with highs near 57° and a 40% chance of precipitation. Rain becomes likely Friday night with lows around 49° and an 80% chance of precipitation that could bring a quarter to half inch of rainfall.
Saturday morning may see lingering showers before 1 p.m., then conditions improve to partly sunny skies with highs near 59°. Saturday night turns partly cloudy with lows dropping to 34°.
Sunday looks pleasant with sunny skies and highs near 55°, followed by mostly clear conditions Sunday night with lows around 39°.
Friday, November 21
Things To Do
11 a.m.: Double Beer Release: Tmave Pivo & Gobblestone Sour at Port City Brewing Company
5 p.m.: MEAC Inaugural Art Gallery at The Garden Alexandria
5 p.m.: Ice & Lights - The Winter Village at Cameron Run
7 p.m.: Guided Meditation with Cats at Mount Purrnon Cat Cafe & Wine Bar
Live Music & Entertainment
Atlas Brew Works: Dungeons N’ Drafts game night at 6:30 p.m.
219 Restaurant: Rich Russman at 9 p.m.
Blackwall Hitch: Marilyn Hucek at 9 p.m.
Daniel O’Connell’s: Broken Ground at 9:30 p.m.
Del Ray Pizzeria: Karaoke at 9 p.m.
Galactic Panther: James Crisafulli & Apt Men at 8 p.m.
Hops N Shine: Live music at 6 p.m.
Hummingbird Bar & Kitchen: Scott Acoustic at 6 p.m.
Laporta’s Restaurant: The Satin Doll Quartet at 7:30 p.m.
Makeda Restaurant: Mesfin & Tsehay at 10 p.m.
Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub: Poehemia and Pat Garvey at 9 p.m.
O’Shaughnessy’s Pub: Punko Pops at 9 p.m.
Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
The Birchmere: Paula Poundstone at 7:30 p.m.
The Light Horse: A Night To Forget at 9:30 p.m.
The Study at Morrison House: Live Piano Music at 6:30 p.m.
City Events & Public Meetings
All-Day: NLC City Summit at NLC City Summit
6 a.m.: Chinquapin Open at Chinquapin
For more details on all these events, please visit here.
Alexandria Library
All-Day: Community Knits! at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
All-Day: Pom Pom Kit - Learn to Make Your Own Pom Poms! at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
All-Day: Yarn Storm - Keep Someone Warm This Winter at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
10:15 a.m.: Baby Storytime at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
2 p.m.: Musical Movement at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
3:30 p.m.: Fun Friday! - Viernes de diversión at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
For more details on these events, please visit here.
ACPS
No meetings or events are scheduled.
ACPS Sports
No events are scheduled.
For more details on these events, please visit here.
Saturday, November 22
Things To Do
7 a.m.: Old Town Farmers’ Market at Market Square Plaza
8 a.m.: Del Ray Farmer’s Market
9:30 a.m.: Port City Turkey Trot 5k & 10K at Port City Brewing
10 a.m.: Running At The Brewery at Aslin ALX
10:30 a.m.: Pedals & Pints at Handy Bikes
1 p.m.: Alexandria Cider Festival at Lloyd House
2 p.m.: Fashion History: Within the Walls of the Lee-Fendall House at Lee-Fendall House Museum & Garden
3 p.m.: Thanksgiving Dinner Cupcake Decorating at Shope Made in VA
5 p.m.: Murphy’s Oyster Festival at Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub
5 p.m.: Ice & Lights - The Winter Village at Cameron Run
6 p.m.: 2025 Holiday Tree Lighting at Alexandria City Hall
Live Music & Entertainment
219 Restaurant: Kev Powe Thang at 9 p.m.
Blackwall Hitch: Black Coffee at 9 p.m.
Daniel O’Connell’s: Mike Rook Richards Trio at 9:30 p.m.
Epicure on King: ASOA at 6:30 p.m.
Galactic Panther: The OK Club at 1 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 Grand Irish Pub: Poehemia and Pat Garvey at 9 p.m.
O’Shaughnessy’s Pub: Bunny and the Space Dogs at 9 p.m.
Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
The Birchmere: Paula Poundstone at 7:30 p.m.
The Garden Del Ray: Rule of 3 Stand-Up Comedy Show at 8 p.m.
The Light Horse: Broken Ground at 9:30 p.m.
The Study at Morrison House: Live Piano Music at 6:30 p.m.
City Events & Public Meetings
All-Day: NLC City Summit at NLC City Summit
7 a.m.: Minnie Howard Open at Minnie Howard
8 a.m.: Chinquapin Open at Chinquapin
1 p.m.: Alexandria Cider Festival at Lloyd House
6 p.m.: 2025 Holiday Tree Lighting at Market Square. Tree lighting expected between 6:40 and 6:55 p.m. following Santa’s arrival
For more details on all these events, please visit here.
Alexandria Library
All-Day: Community Knits! at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
All-Day: Pom Pom Kit - Learn to Make Your Own Pom Poms! at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
All-Day: Yarn Storm - Keep Someone Warm This Winter at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
10 a.m.: NASA Citizen Science Program: Daily Minor Planet at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
10:30 a.m.: VETOGA Weekly Community Yoga (Hatha-Raja) - Level 1 at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
12 p.m.: Introduction to Tarot at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
2 p.m.: Handcraft Tuesday - Weekend Edition at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
2 p.m.: Board Game Cafe at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
3 p.m.: French Conversation Club at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Board Room
For more details on these events, please visit here.
ACPS
No meetings or events are scheduled.
ACPS Sports
9 a.m.: Boys Varsity Wrestling vs Oakton High School at Alexandria City High School - Minnie Howard Campus
11 a.m.: Boys Freshman Basketball vs Gar-Field High School at Alexandria City High School
12:30 p.m.: JV Basketball vs Gar-Field High School at Alexandria City High School
2 p.m.: Boys Varsity Basketball vs Gar-Field at Alexandria City High School
For the full schedule, please visit here.
Sunday, November 23
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
11 a.m.: Cat Yoga at Mount Purrnon Cat Cafe & Wine Bar
1 p.m.: Friendsgiving at Hops N Shine
2 p.m.: Hot Chocolate History Tour with Alexandria Food Tours
3 p.m.: Swedish Coffee Culture Event at Buzz Bakeshop
5 p.m.: Ice & Lights - The Winter Village at Cameron Run
Live Music & Entertainment
219 Restaurant: Kev Powe Thang at 9 p.m.
Blackwall Hitch: Black Coffee at 10:30 a.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 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: Vienna Teng at 7:30 p.m.
City Events & Public Meetings
7 a.m.: Minnie Howard Open at Minnie Howard
8 a.m.: Chinquapin Open at Chinquapin
3 p.m.: Swedish Coffee Culture Event at Buzz Bakeshop
For more details on all these events, please visit here.
Alexandria Library
All-Day: Yarn Storm - Keep Someone Warm This Winter at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
All-Day: Pom Pom Kit - Learn to Make Your Own Pom Poms! at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
All-Day: Community Knits! at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
1 p.m.: Writers Group at Beatley at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
2 p.m.: Alexandria Oddball Cinema - “Jabberwocky” at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
3:30 p.m.: Sunday Baby Time at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
For more details on these events, please visit here.
ACPS
No meetings or events are scheduled.
ACPS Sports
No events are scheduled.
For the full schedule, please visit here.