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Good afternoon, Alexandria. Welcome to The Weekend Brief. I’m Ryan Belmore.
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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.
What's happening in Alexandria: Wednesday, November 26
Here’s a look at what’s coming up on Wednesday, November 26, in Alexandria.
Ryan Belmore
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.
From Plaid Friday to Waterskiing Santa: Your guide to Alexandria's holiday season
Alexandria’s holiday season, which kicked off last weekend with the city’s annual tree lighting ceremony, continues through New Year’s Eve with a month-long calendar of shopping events, parades, and waterfront celebrations.
Ryan Belmore
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.
