Things to do in Alexandria this weekend: Aug. 28

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — It's a long weekend for a lot of families — no school Friday, city offices closed Monday. Royal Nepal opens Labor Day, a day it's normally closed, and gives the whole day's sales to flood relief in Nepal.

Before that: Long Dark House opens today on King Street, the Minnie Howard fields get Kerry Donley's name tonight, and Del Ray Artisans opens its Hispanic Heritage exhibition Friday.

Here's everything on the calendar this week in Alexandria.

This story may be updated as more events are announced, so check back. Know of something we missed? Email ryan@alexandriabrief.com.

Tuesday, Sept. 1

Things To Do

5:30 p.m.: ACHS Minnie Howard Field Dedication Reception & Ceremony at Minnie Howard Field
7 p.m.: Beer Yoga at Port City Brewing Company

Entertainment

219 Restaurant: Live music (to be announced) at 9 p.m.
Atlas Brew Works ALX: Trivia at 7 p.m.
Cooper Mill: Music Bingo at 6 p.m.
Laporta’s Restaurant: Antonio James at 6 p.m.
Lena's: Lena Wilson on the patio at 6 p.m.
Lost Dog Cafe: Trivia at 7 p.m.
Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub: Pete Baker at 8:30 p.m.
Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
The Commodore: Trivia at 7 p.m.

City & Schools

7 a.m.: Old Town Pool open
9 a.m.: Board of Equalization hearing at Bankers Square
12:30 p.m.: Post Employment Benefits Trust Board meeting at Tavern Square
4 p.m.: Minnie Howard Pool open
6 p.m.: Alexandria Police Department evening hiring event at Police Headquarters
6 p.m.: Community cookout at Fairlington Presbyterian Church
7 p.m.: Planning Commission public hearing at Del Pepper Community Resource Center
7:30 p.m.: Public Records Advisory Commission meeting at Archives and Records Center
(City of Alexandria calendar) (ACPS calendar)

Alexandria Library

10 a.m.: Sunshine Readers outdoor book club at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
10 a.m.: English Language Learning (ELL) 1 Workshop — Beginner Conversation at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
11 a.m.: Baby and Toddler Time / La hora de los bebés y los niños at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
2 p.m.: The Democracy We Must Keep, an author talk with historian David O. Stewart, at Virtual
4 p.m.: Bead Buddies at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
5 p.m.: Duncan and Dragons — The Kingdoms of Living Giants at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
(Alexandria Library calendar)

Sports

D.C. teams

6:45 p.m.: Atlanta Braves at Washington Nationals

ACHS Titans

4 p.m.: Golf vs. West Springfield at Army Navy Country Club
6:30 p.m.: Volleyball (boys) vs. South County at Minnie Howard
7:30 p.m.: Field hockey (girls) vs. Hayfield at Minnie Howard
Varsity only. Full schedule, including JV and freshman

Wednesday, Sept. 2

Things To Do

6 p.m.: Wine Tasting Wednesdays With Cats at Mount Purrnon Cat Cafe & Wine Bar
7 p.m.: Murphy’s Run Club at Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub

Entertainment

219 Restaurant: Live music (to be announced) at 9 p.m.
Atlas Brew Works: Bingo at 7 p.m.
Augie's Mussel House: Rook Richards at 5 p.m.
Evening Star Cafe: Open Mic at 8:30 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: Rook Richards at 7 p.m., Kenny Kohlhaas at 8:30 p.m.
Port City Brewing Company: Bluegrass Jam Night at 7 p.m.
Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
Southside 815: Rook Richards at 9:30 p.m.
The Birchmere: The Wailin' Jennys at 7:30 p.m.

City & Schools

7 a.m.: Old Town Pool open
Noon: Commission on Employment executive meeting (virtual)
4 p.m.: Minnie Howard Pool open
4 p.m.: Board of Equalization hearing at Bankers Square
4:30 p.m.: Warwick Pool open
7 p.m.: Board of Architectural Review monthly public hearing at Charles Houston Recreation Center
(City of Alexandria calendar) (ACPS calendar)

Alexandria Library

10:30 a.m.: 1s and 2s Time at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
11 a.m.: Just Babies at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
11:30 a.m.: 1s and 2s Time, second session, at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Noon: The Insurance-Industrial Complex of Slavery, a Virginia Humanities fellow talk by Michelle Oliver, at Virtual
3:30 p.m.: Crazy Comix Club at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
5 p.m.: Paws to Read at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
5:30 p.m.: English Language Learning 2 Workshop — Intermediate Conversation at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
6 p.m.: Technology & Career Readiness at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
6 p.m.: September Sewing — Plushie Emojis at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
7 p.m.: Monthly Meditation (virtual)
(Alexandria Library calendar)

Sports

D.C. teams

1:05 p.m.: Atlanta Braves at Washington Nationals

ACHS Titans

6:30 p.m.: Volleyball (girls) at South County
Varsity only. Full schedule, including JV and freshman

Thursday, Sept. 3

Things To Do

3 p.m.: Old Town North Farmers’ Market at 901 North Royal St.

Entertainment

219 Restaurant: Live music (to be announced) at 9 p.m.
Alexandria Bier Garden: Trivia at 7 p.m.
Aslin ALX: Trivia at 7 p.m.
Atlas ALX: Bingo at 7 p.m.
Evening Star Cafe: The Walkaways at 8:30 p.m.
Galactic Panther: Dexterity, Saving Throw, and Ungendered Scout at 6:30 p.m.
Hops N Shine: Trivia at 6:30 p.m.
Laporta’s Restaurant: Ken Kilpatrick Trio at 6 p.m.
Lena's: Dave Manley & Mauricio Miranda at Havana 151 at 6 p.m.
Lost Boy Cider: Trivia at 7 p.m.
Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub: Rook Richards & Pat Carroll at 8:30 p.m.
Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
The Birchmere: The Wailin' Jennys at 7:30 p.m.
The Little Theatre of Alexandria: Blithe Spirit at 8 p.m.
The Study at Morrison House: Live Piano Music at 6 p.m.

City & Schools

7 a.m.: Old Town Pool open
4 p.m.: Minnie Howard Pool open
4:30 p.m.: Warwick Pool open
4:30 p.m.: Commission on Aging civic engagement and economic committee monthly meeting at Del Pepper Community Resource Center
5 p.m.: Historic Happy Hour at Rampart's Restaurant
6:30 p.m.: Community Services Board meeting at Del Pepper Community Resource Center
6:45 p.m.: Housing Affordability Advisory Committee monthly meeting at Nannie J. Lee Recreation Center
(City of Alexandria calendar) (ACPS calendar)

Alexandria Library

10 a.m.: English Language Learning 1 Workshop — Beginner Conversation at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
10 a.m.: Stories and Songs at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
11 a.m.: Line Dancing 101 at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
11:15 a.m.: Stories and Songs at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
Noon: Line Dancing 201 at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
1:15 p.m.: Baby Bounce at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
1:30 p.m.: Thursday Afternoon Book Discussion — "The Rose Code" by Kate Quinn at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
2 p.m.: Art with Julie — Banderitas at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
3 p.m.: Carefull Knit & Crochet — America250 at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
4 p.m.: Preschool Storytime at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
6 p.m.: Dungeons and Dragons Teen Group at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
6 p.m.: Amplifying Teen Voices with The CHAT community unveiling at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
6 p.m.: Nerdy Knotters at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
(Alexandria Library calendar)

Sports

D.C. teams

No games are scheduled.

ACHS Titans

7 p.m.: Football (boys) at Potomac Senior
Varsity only. Full schedule, including JV and freshman

Friday, Sept. 4

Things To Do

6:30 p.m.: Friday Night Run Club at Daniel O'Connell's
7 p.m.: Opening reception for Celebrating Hispanic Heritage: Voices Through Visuals exhibition at Del Ray Artisans

Entertainment

219 Restaurant: Live music (to be announced) at 9 p.m.
Alexandria Bier Garden: DJ Night at 9 p.m.
Cuates Grill: Karaoke at 10:15 p.m.
Del Ray Public House: Karaoke at 9 p.m.
Evening Star Cafe: Starryville at 8:30 p.m.
Hops N Shine: Live music at 6 p.m.
Laporta’s Restaurant: Live music at 7:30 p.m.
Makeda Restaurant: Mesfin & Tsehay at 10 p.m.
Murphy’s Pub: Tyler Goldstein and Pat Carroll at 9 p.m.
Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
The Birchmere: The Wailin' Jennys at 7:30 p.m.
The Garden Del Ray: Will Baskin Duo at 5 p.m.
The Light Horse: Practically Einstein and Jason Mitsch at 9:30 p.m.
The Little Theatre of Alexandria: Blithe Spirit at 8 p.m.
The Study at Morrison House: Live Piano Music at 6:30 p.m.

City & Schools

All Day: ACPS - No school for students.
7 a.m.: Old Town Pool open
8:30 a.m.: Health and Safety Coordinating Committee meeting
9 a.m.: Industrial Development Authority monthly meeting
4:30 p.m.: Warwick Pool open
(City of Alexandria calendar) (ACPS calendar)

Alexandria Library

2 p.m.: Film screening celebrating Dolly Parton — "Steel Magnolias" at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
3 p.m.: Tai Chi at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
3:30 p.m.: Lego Competition at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
(Alexandria Library calendar)

Sports

D.C. teams

10:10 p.m.: Washington Nationals at Los Angeles Dodgers

ACHS Titans

2 p.m.: Field hockey (girls) vs. Yorktown
5 p.m.: Field hockey (girls) vs. Mount Vernon
6:30 p.m.: Field hockey (girls) at Mount Vernon
Varsity only. Full schedule, including JV and freshman

Saturday, Sept. 5

Things To Do

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.: Runner at the brewery at Aslin ALX
10:30 a.m.: A World War II Walking Tour of Alexandria at Lee-Fendall House Museum & Garden
10:30 a.m.: Pedals & Pints at Handy Bikes
noon: Family Fun Day – Book Bonanza at Carlyle House
6 p.m.: The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show at Sheraton Suites Old Town

Entertainment

219 Restaurant: Live music (to be announced) at 9 p.m.
Alexandria Bier Garden: Pop-Up Audio at 9 p.m.
Blackwall Hitch: Black Coffee at 9 p.m.
Cuates Grill: Karaoke at 10:15 p.m.
Galactic Panther: Cicada Theory, Stargazers, and TBD at 7 p.m.
Hops N Shine: Karaoke at 9 p.m.
Laporta’s Restaurant: Live music at 6 p.m.
Makeda Restaurant: Negussie & Nani at 10 p.m.
Murphy’s Pub: Brad Pugh at 4 p.m., Practically Einstein at 9 p.m.
Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
The Birchmere: John Cafferty & The Beaver Brown Band at 7:30 p.m.
The Light Horse: Rebel Rose at 9:30 p.m.
The Little Theatre of Alexandria: Blithe Spirit at 8 p.m.
The Study at Morrison House: Live Piano Music at 6:30 p.m.

City & Schools

7 a.m.: Minnie Howard Pool open
8 a.m.: Old Town Pool open
11 a.m.: Warwick Pool open
(City of Alexandria calendar) (ACPS calendar)

Alexandria Library

10 a.m.: Coffee & Conversation at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
10:30 a.m.: Parlons Français adult conversation practice at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
10:30 a.m.: Teen Advisory Group monthly meeting at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
10:30 a.m.: Grand Gaming Melee with AARGGH at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
1 p.m.: Tote Bag Swap at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
3 p.m.: Spanish Conversation Club at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
3 p.m.: Sit & Stitch at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
(Alexandria Library calendar)

Sports

D.C. teams

7:30 p.m.: D.C. United at FC Cincinnati
9:10 p.m.: Washington Nationals at Los Angeles Dodgers

ACHS Titans

No games are scheduled.
Varsity only. Full schedule, including JV and freshman

Sunday, Sept. 6

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
noon: Run Club Sunday Meetup at The Pier Bar

Entertainment

219 Restaurant: Live music (to be announced) at 9 p.m.
Blackwall Hitch: Black Coffee at 10:30 a.m.
Laporta’s Restaurant: Live music at 11:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Mason Social: DJ Konquer at 10 a.m.
Murphy’s Pub: Luke James Shaffer at 4 p.m., 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: 7th Annual Danny Gatton Birthday Celebration at 7:30 p.m.
The Little Theatre of Alexandria: Blithe Spirit at 2 p.m.

City & Schools

7 a.m.: Minnie Howard Pool open
8 a.m.: Old Town Pool open
11 a.m.: Warwick Pool open
2 p.m.: Family Day with Jr. Docents at Gadsby's Tavern Museum
(City of Alexandria calendar) (ACPS calendar)

Alexandria Library

1 p.m.: Writers Group at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
1:15 p.m.: Sunday Story Time at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
2 p.m.: Oddball Cinema — "Buddymoon" at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
(Alexandria Library calendar)

Sports

D.C. teams

4 p.m.: Washington Spirit at Portland Thorns
10:10 p.m.: Washington Nationals at Los Angeles Dodgers

ACHS Titans

No games are scheduled.
Varsity only. Full schedule, including JV and freshman

Monday, Sept. 7

Things To Do

10 a.m.: Yoga with Beth Wolfe at Lost Boy Cider
6:30 p.m.: Joggers & Lagers at Port City Brewing Company

Entertainment

219 Restaurant: Live music (to be announced) at 9 p.m.
Clyde’s at Mark Center: Trivia at 6:30 p.m.
Daniel O’Connell’s: Traditional Irish Music at 7 p.m.
Del Ray Public House: Trivia at 7 p.m.
Epicure on King: Open Mic at 7 p.m.
Laporta’s Restaurant: Jim West at 6 p.m.
Mason Social: Rook Richards at 5 p.m.
Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub: Colby Sard at 8:30 p.m.
O’Shaughnessy’s Pub: Karaoke at 9 p.m.
Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.

City & Schools

All day: City offices closed
All Day: ACPS - No school for students.
All day: Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities holiday hours in effect
9 a.m.: Minnie Howard Pool open
10 a.m.: Old Town Pool open
10 a.m.: Warwick Pool open
(City of Alexandria calendar) (ACPS calendar)

Alexandria Library

No events are scheduled.
(Alexandria Library calendar)

Sports

D.C. teams

5:10 p.m.: Washington Nationals at San Diego Padres

ACHS Titans

No games are scheduled.
Varsity only. Full schedule, including JV and freshman

Ryan Belmore is an Alexandria resident and the founder and publisher of The Alexandria Brief. Send tips, feedback, and story ideas to ryan@alexandriabrief.com.