What's happening in Alexandria: Wednesday, December 10
Your guide to events, meetings, and entertainment in Alexandria
Here’s a look at what’s coming up on Wednesday, December 3, in Alexandria.
Weather
Today: A slight chance of rain before noon, then a chance of rain after 1 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. South wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. The chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy during the early evening, then becoming mostly clear, with a low around 32. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
The sun will rise at 7:15 a.m. and set at 4:46 p.m. High tides at 12:35 p.m. Low tides at 6:48 a.m. and 7:01 a.m. There will be 9 hours and 30 minutes of sun.
Things To Do
5 p.m.: Ice & Lights: The Winter Village at Cameron Run
5:30 p.m.: The Chamber ALX’s 2025 Merry Membership at Continues
6 p.m.: Ugly Sweater Party at Murphy’s Pub
6:30 p.m.: Winter Wine Dinner at Hotel AKA Alexandria’s a.lounge
6:30 p.m.: Winter Wonderland Cookie Decorating Class at Lost Boy Cider
7 p.m.: Murphy’s Run Club at Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub
Live Music & Entertainment
219 Restaurant: Bill Pappas Project at 9 p.m.
Aslin Beer Co.: Puzzle Buzz at 7 p.m.
Atlas Brew Works: Bingo at 7 p.m.
Hops N Shine: Trivia at 6:30 p.m.
Laporta’s Restaurant: Pete Chauvette at 6 p.m.
Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub: Kenny Kohlhaas 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: Christmas Dreaming with Stella Cole at 7:30 p.m.
The Light Horse: Trivia at 7 p.m.
City Events & Public Meetings
6 a.m.: Chinquapin Open at Chinquapin Park
8 a.m.: Historical Restoration and Preservation Commission in-person meeting
9 a.m.: Youth Mental Health First Aid Training, a free eight-hour certification course for those who work with or care for adolescents ages 12-18
9 a.m.-2 p.m.: Walk In Wednesday Hiring Event for Alexandria Police Department candidates (drop in on the hour; bring two forms of ID and dress professionally)
12:30 p.m.: Post Employment Benefits (OPEB) Trust Board meeting
5:30 p.m.: ARHA Redevelopment Work Group monthly meeting
5:30 p.m.: Alexandria Transit Co. Board of Directors meeting
CANCELLED: Quarterly West End Pre-Construction Meeting
6 p.m.: Minnie Howard Open at Minnie Howard
6:30 p.m.: Children, Youth and Families Collaborative Commission meeting
6:30 p.m.: Duke Street Land Use Plan Community Open House at Bishop Ireton High School, 201 Cambridge Road
7 p.m.: ACPD Monthly Meeting
For more details on all these events, please visit here.
Alexandria Library
All day: Upcycled Wrapping - Gift Decorating Kits at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library (pick up kits to create eco-friendly gift wrap)
10:30 a.m.: Stitcher’s Space at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library (bring your fiber arts projects; no registration required)
10:30 a.m.: 1s and 2s Time at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library (stories and songs for ages 1-2)
11 a.m.: Just Babies at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library (lapsit and playtime for ages 0-12 months)
11:30 a.m.: 1s and 2s Time at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library (stories and songs for ages 1-2)
3:30 p.m.: Painternoon at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library (monthly painting club for adults; registration required)
5:30 p.m.: Making History with Library of Virginia, virtual (learn to help digitize historical documents; registration required)
5:30 p.m.: English Language Learning Workshop - Intermediate Conversation at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library (no registration required)
6 p.m.: Computer Basics and Resume Classes (en español) at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library (registration required)
6 p.m.: Literary Virginia Book Group, virtual (discussing “Not What She Seems” by Yasmin Angoe; registration required)
6 p.m.: DIY Teens: Battle of the Gnomes at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library (teen craft competition; registration required)
6 p.m.: Knit Nite at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library (for ages 8-18; supplies provided)
6 p.m.: The America 250 Book Club at Local History/Special Collections, Beatley Central Library
For more details on these events, please visit here.
Alexandria City Public Schools
No events are scheduled.
For more details on these events, please visit here.
ACPS Sports
4:30 p.m.: Girls Freshman Basketball vs. South County High School at Alexandria City High School (home)
5:45 p.m.: Girls Freshman Basketball vs. Stafford High School at Alexandria City High School (home)
6 p.m.: Coed JV Wrestling at James Madison High School, Vienna (away)
6 p.m.: Girls JV Basketball vs. Stafford High School at Alexandria City High School (home)
CANCELLED: Girls Varsity Basketball at Stafford High School
7:30 p.m.: Girls Varsity Basketball vs. Stafford High School at Alexandria City High School (home)
For the full schedule, please visit here.