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Winter’s finally here. Friday’s sunny but cold, Saturday could bring some snow and rain before things clear up, and Sunday’s looking flurry-ish with highs barely cracking the 30s.
Still, there’s plenty happening—Port City’s dropping its Metro Red, the farmers’ markets are back, and the Marine Band’s playing a free show Sunday afternoon.
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 16
Events
- 11 a.m.: Metro Red Release Party at Port City Brewing Company
- 12 p.m.: Ice & Lights - Daytime Ice Skating at Cameron Run
- 6 p.m.: Tarot Readings with Cats at Mount Purrnon Cat Cafe & Wine Bar
- 7 p.m. Jazz Night at the Departmental Progressive Club
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Myles Deep at 9 p.m.
- Alexandria Bier Garden: Karaoke at 8:30 p.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: Spike Burton at 9 p.m.
- Daniel O’Connell’s: Jason Hibler at 9:30 p.m.
- Del Ray Pizzeria: Karaoke at 9 p.m.
- Galactic Panther: FunChicken: Dream Residue at 6 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: Sleeper Car at 7 p.m.
- Makeda Restaurant: Mesfin & Tsehay at 10 p.m.
- Murphy’s Pub: Poehemia at 9 p.m.
- O’Shaughnessy’s Pub: Austin Miller & The Old Towne Killers at 9 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere: Jarrod Lawson at 7:30 p.m.
- The Light Horse: Lloyd Braun Band at 9:30 p.m.
- The Study at Morrison House: Live Piano Music at 6:30 p.m.
City of Alexandria
- 6 a.m.: Chinquapin Open at Chinquapin Park Recreation Center
- 9 a.m.: CYFCC Ad Hoc Meeting with School Board Member at Junction Bakery
Alexandria City Public Schools
- 8 a.m.: Governance Committee at School Board Meeting Room
- 4 p.m.: Girls Varsity Indoor Track Invitational at Episcopal
- 4 p.m.: Girls JV Indoor Track Invitational at Episcopal
- 4 p.m.: Boys Varsity Indoor Track Invitational (Maroon & Black Relays) at Episcopal
- 4 p.m.: Boys JV Indoor Track Invitational at Episcopal
- 4:30 p.m.: Boys Freshman Basketball vs. W.T. Woodson at W.T. Woodson High School
- 6 p.m.: Boys JV Basketball vs. W.T. Woodson at W.T. Woodson High School
- 6 p.m.: Girls Varsity Swim and Dive vs. W.T. Woodson at ACHS Minnie Howard Campus
- 6 p.m.: Boys Varsity Swim and Dive vs. W.T. Woodson at ACHS Minnie Howard Campus
- 7:30 p.m.: Boys Varsity Basketball vs. W.T. Woodson at W.T. Woodson High School
Alexandria Library
- All day: A Commonwealth of Cultures Exhibit at Local History/Special Collections
- All day: Winter Lego Building Contest (Virtual)
- 10:15 a.m.: Baby Storytime at Burke Branch Library
- 2 p.m.: Musical Movement at Burke Branch Library
- 3:30 p.m.: Fun Friday! at Burke Branch Library
Saturday, January 17
Events
- 7 a.m.: Old Town Farmers’ Market at Tavern Square
- 8 a.m.: Del Ray Farmer’s Market at Pat Miller Square
- 9 a.m.: Potomac Cleanup for MLK Jr. Day at Jones Point Park
- 9 a.m.: Del Ray Vintage & Flea Market along Mount Vernon Avenue
- 10 a.m.: Running at the brewery at Aslin ALX
- 11 a.m.: Shea Butter Soap Making Workshop at Shop Made in VA
- 12 p.m.: Ice & Lights - Daytime Ice Skating at Cameron Run
- 1 p.m.: Spike Hot Drinks Festival at Hops N Shine
- 3 p.m.: Volunteer Open House at Carlyle House
- 5:30 p.m.: Jazz in January: An Evening of Duke Ellington at The Rectory on Princess Street
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Bill Pappas Project at 9 p.m.
- Alexandria Bier Garden: Rebel Rose at 8:30 p.m.
- Aslin Beer ALX: Live band karaoke at 7 p.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: Merlon Devine at 9 p.m.
- Daniel O’Connell’s: Practically Einstein at 9:30 p.m.
- Evening Star Cafe: Dena & The Dinosaurs at 8:30 p.m.
- Hops N Shine: Karaoke at 9 p.m.
- Laporta’s Restaurant: Heather Maxwell Trio at 7 p.m.
- Makeda Restaurant: Negussie & Nani at 10 p.m.
- Murphy’s Pub: Poehemia & Celtic Underground DC at 9 p.m.
- O’Shaughnessy’s Pub: Shotgun Shiver at 9 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- Rustico: Steve Lewis at 6 p.m.
- The Birchmere: Avery Sunshine 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 of Alexandria
- 7 a.m.: Minnie Howard Open at Minnie Howard
- 8 a.m.: Chinquapin Open at Chinquapin Park Recreation Center
- 10 a.m.: Saturday Hiring Event at Alexandria Police Department
- 12 p.m.: Alexandria Women’s History Walk at Alexandria Visitor’s Center
Alexandria City Public Schools
- TBD: Boys Varsity Basketball Invitational vs. TBA at St. James Sports and Wellness Complex
- 8 a.m.: Girls Varsity Indoor Track (Walter Bass Invitational) at Liberty University
- 8 a.m.: Boys Varsity Indoor Track (Walter Bass Invitational) at Liberty University
- 9 a.m.: Varsity Scholastic Bowl District Tournament vs. Thomas Edison at Edison High School
- 9 a.m.: Girls Varsity Wrestling (Orange Girls Tournament) at Orange County High School
- 1 p.m.: Varsity Scholastic Bowl Region Finals vs. Thomas Edison at Edison High School
Alexandria Library
- All day: A Commonwealth of Cultures Exhibit at Local History/Special Collections
- All day: Winter Lego Building Contest (Virtual)
- 10 a.m.: Borrow a Board Game at Beatley Central Library
- 10:30 a.m.: VETOGA Weekly Community Yoga at Duncan Branch Library
- 1 p.m.: The Happiness Lab at Duncan Branch Library
- 1 p.m.: Dungeons & Dragons at the Library at Barrett Branch Library
Sunday, January 18
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
- 12 p.m.: Ice & Lights - Daytime Ice Skating at Cameron Run
- 12 p.m.: Preservation of Carlyle House: What if we could do it over? at Carlyle House
- 2 p.m.: “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band at Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center
- 3 p.m.: Paint Your Pet: Custom Pet Portraits Workshop at Shop Made in VA
- 4:30 p.m.: A conversation with Kirk McPike on his House District 5 campaign (virtual)
Live Sunday: Kirk McPike on his House District 5 campaign
With the House District 5 firehouse primary just a few days away, The Alexandria Brief is hosting a live one-on-one virtual conversation with candidate Kirk McPike on Sunday at 4:30 p.m.
Ryan Belmore
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Kev Powe Thang at 9 p.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: Bravenoise 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 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.
City of Alexandria
- 7 a.m.: Minnie Howard Open at Minnie Howard
- 8 a.m.: Chinquapin Open at Chinquapin Park Recreation Center
Alexandria City Public Schools
- No events, meetings, or games are scheduled.
Alexandria Library
- All day: Winter Lego Building Contest (Virtual)
- 1 p.m.: Writers Group at Beatley at Beatley Central Library
- 2 p.m.: Alexandria Oddball Cinema: Wrong at Beatley Central Library
