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It's the final weekend of Black History Month, and Alexandria is marking the occasion with a variety show at the Lee Center on Friday, a Jazz Night at the Departmental Progressive Club, and the "Old Town Roots: 250 Years of Black Resilience" bus tour on Saturday.
The weather looks great — mostly sunny Friday with highs in the low 50s, warming to the low 60s Saturday before cooling off Sunday with partly sunny skies and highs around 50. Also, Saturday, the Del Ray Chili Cook Off returns at Commonwealth Academy to benefit La Tiendita, the Mount Vernon Community School pantry. Daniel O'Connell's celebrates 20 years with live music all day, and Empty Bowls Alexandria raises funds for hunger relief at Beth El Hebrew Congregation.
Note: Saturday is also the last day for Whiskey & Oyster, which closes after a five-year run.
Here's everything on the calendar this weekend.
Friday, February 27
Things To Do
- 1 p.m.: Film Series - "Nickel Boys" at Burke Branch Library
- 3:30 p.m.: Fun Friday! - Viernes de diversión at Burke Branch Library
- 6 p.m.: Gavin Glakas & Steven S. Walker: “Proximate” Opening Reception at Principle Gallery
- 6 p.m.: The Chamber ALX's 2026 Chair's Reception at Aslin ALX
- 7 p.m.: NAACP Alexandria Branch hosts Jazz Night at the Departmental Progressive Club
Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Fat Chance at 9 p.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: Bravenoise at 9 p.m.
- Clyde’s at Mark Center: Brent Peterson 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: Czonka with Damian Wolf and Dream Punch at 7 p.m.
- Hops N Shine: Bill Schroeder at 6 p.m.
- Laporta’s Restaurant: The Satin Doll Quartet at 7:30 p.m.
- Lost Boy Cider: Jacob DeForge at 7 p.m.
- Makeda Restaurant: Mesfin & Tsehay at 10 p.m.
- Murphy’s Pub: Pat Garvey and Powers & McLaughlin at 9 p.m.
- O’Shaughnessy’s Pub: Winter Sect, Jester & The Mad Praksters, Signs of the Past, at 9 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere: Masters of Hawaiian Music at 7:30 p.m.
- The Light Horse: Super Nova at 9:30 p.m.
- The Little Theatre of Alexandria: School of Rock at 8 p.m.
- The Study at Morrison House: Live Piano Music at 6:30 p.m.
City & Schools
- 6 a.m.: Chinquapin Open at Chinquapin
- 8 a.m.: ACPS School Board Governance Committee (virtual)
- 10:30 a.m.: Black History Month Variety Show at Lee Center
- 5:30 p.m.: Legislative Subcommittee Meeting (virtual)
Chamber ALX’s Chair’s Reception returns Feb. 27 at Aslin Beer Co.
Dueling pianos, a live auction and band tees headline the annual celebration honoring incoming board chair Bob Brant
Ryan Belmore
Saturday, February 28
Things To Do
- All Day: O'Connell's Celebrates 20 Years at Daniel O'Connell's
- 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.: St. Pawtrick's Day Pet Photos at AWLA
- 10 a.m.: Running at the brewery at Aslin ALX
- 10 a.m.: Northern Virginia Writers Club Book Fair at Barrett Branch Library
- 10 a.m., 12 p.m., & 2 p.m.: “Old Town Roots: 250 Years of Black Resilience” Bus Tour at 902 Wythe St.
- 10 a.m.: Borrow a Board Game at Beatley Central Library
- 10:30 a.m.: VETOGA Weekly Community Yoga at Duncan Branch Library
- 10:30 a.m.: Pedals & Pints: Long Ride at Handy Bikes
- 11 a.m.: They Lived Here Too: Work & Slavery at Lee-Fendall House Museum
- 12 p.m.: Alexandria Crime Prevention Education Event at AlexRenew
- 1 p.m.: I Love My Dog Festival at Hops N Shine
- 1 p.m.: A Regency Tea Experience at Hotel AKA Alexandria
- 1 p.m.: The Happiness Lab at Duncan Branch Library
- 2 p.m.: Crafty Kid Series at Burke Branch Library
- 3 p.m.: A Journey Through the American Songbook at Del Ray United Methodist Church
- 5 p.m.: Del Ray Chili Cook Off at Commonwealth Academy
- 7 p.m.: Empty Bowls Alexandria at Beth El Hebrew Congregation
- 8 p.m.: Improv Comedy Show at Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum
Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Rich Russman at 9 p.m.
- Alexandria Bier Garden: Small Town 7 at 9 p.m.
- Aslin ALX: Live band karaoke at 7 p.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: Merlon Devine at 9 p.m.
- Clyde’s at Mark Center: Bob Hume at 9 p.m.
- Daniel O’Connell’s: Jack Gregori at 12 p.m., Kenny Kohlhaas at 4 p.m., The 19th Street Band at 9:30 p.m.
- Galactic Panther: Brian K & The Parkway video premiere party at 8 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: Pat Garvey and Powers & McLaughlin at 9 p.m.
- O’Shaughnessy’s Pub: Olde Town Killers at 9 p.m.
- Port City Brewing: Comedy Night at 7 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere: Bilal at 7:30 p.m.
- The Light Horse: Lights Out By 8 at 9:30 p.m.
- The Little Theatre of Alexandria: School of Rock at 8 p.m.
- The Study at Morrison House: Live Piano Music at 6:30 p.m.
City & Schools
- 7 a.m.: Minnie Howard Open at Minnie Howard
- 8 a.m.: Chinquapin Open at Chinquapin
- 9 a.m.: Tax Time is Here! File for Free! at Dell Pepper Community Resource Center
- 10 a.m.: Housing 2040 Open House at Lee Center
- 11 a.m.: Family Program at Alexandria Black History Museum
- 11 a.m.: Specialty Tour: Hamilton's BFFs & Frenemies at Gadsby's Tavern
Whiskey & Oyster to close Feb. 28, ending five-year run
HomeGrown Restaurant Group cites lease renewal as reason for shuttering the seafood and spirits spot
Ryan Belmore
Del Ray Chili Cook Off returns Feb. 28 to support Mount Vernon school pantry
Event at Commonwealth Academy benefits La Tiendita, a resource center for students and families
Ryan Belmore
Sunday, March 1
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.: Writers Group at Beatley at Beatley Central Library
- 1:15 p.m.: Sunday Story Time at Duncan Branch Library
- 1:30 p.m.: Lecture: Remember the Ladies: The Women of the American Revolution at Carlyle House
- 2 p.m.: Oddball Cinema - April and the Extraordinary World at Duncan Branch Library
Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Kev Powe Thang at 9 p.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: Black Coffee at 10:30 a.m.
- Daniel O’Connell’s: Brian Gaffney at 5 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: Tartan Terrors at 7:30 p.m.
City & Schools
- 7 a.m.: Minnie Howard Open at Minnie Howard
- 8 a.m.: Chinquapin Open at Chinquapin
