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ALEXANDRIA, Va. - The 9th Annual Alexandria Pride Fair is the centerpiece of the weekend. The free, all-ages event runs Saturday from 2 to 6 p.m. at John Carlyle Square Park, hosted by the Alexandria LGBTQIA+ Task Force in partnership with the city and community partners. Expect 100 exhibitors, live music, food trucks, free and confidential health testing and vaccines, LGBTQ+ Family Storytime, art and poetry workshops, the Mobile Art Lab, dancing, and a Drag Story Hour anchored by the Alexandria Library — plus connections to LGBTQ+-inclusive services across the city.
Croatia's World Cup hinges on a 5 p.m. Saturday match against Ghana at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. The Vatreni — World Cup runners-up in 2018 and third-place finishers in 2022 — spent nearly all of June based in Alexandria. Ghana, too, was based at the Hilton Mark Center earlier in the month.
Here's what's happening this weekend.
Looking for something to do on Thursday? I've got you covered here.
Friday, June 26
Things To Do
- 8 a.m.: WEBA June Coffee & Collaboration with AEDP at Beeliner Diner
- 6:30 p.m.: Friday Night Run Club at Daniel O'Connell's
- 6:30 p.m.: Alexandria Aces versus Metro South County Braves at Frank Mann Field
- 7 p.m.: Pride Prom 2026: Starry Night at Torpedo Factory Art Center
- 7 p.m.: Trivia Night at Historic Sites at Carlyle House
Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Myles Deep at 9 p.m.
- Clyde's at Mark Center: Jonathan Qugley at 9 p.m.
- Cuates Grill: Karaoke at 10:15 p.m.
- Del Ray Public House: Karaoke at 9 p.m.
- Laporta’s Restaurant: Live music at 7:30 p.m.
- Makeda Restaurant: Mesfin & Tsehay at 10 p.m.
- Murphy’s Pub: Pat Garvey & Rook Richards at 9 p.m.
- O’Shaughnessy’s Pub: Bitterluck at 9 p.m.
- Pork Barrel BBQ: Scott Fallon at 8:30 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere: Vincent Ingala at 7:30 p.m.
- The Study at Morrison House: Live Piano Music at 6:30 p.m.
City & Schools
- 6 a.m.: Chinquapin Pool Open
- 7 a.m.: Minnie Howard Pool Open
- 10 a.m.: Memorial Pool Open
- 11 a.m.: Warwick Pool Open
- noon: Old Town Pool Open
- 5 p.m.: Conversational Tour — America 250: Who We Remember at Gadsby's Tavern Museum
- (City of Alexandria calendar) (ACPS calendar)
Alexandria Library
- 10:15 a.m.: Baby Storytime at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 10:30 a.m.: Munit and Z Lovebugs at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 2 p.m.: Nature Friends Show and Tell at Patrick Henry Recreation Center
- (Alexandria Library calendar)
Sports
- 3 p.m.: World Cup — Norway vs. France at Gillette Stadium, Foxborough; Senegal vs. Iraq at BMO Field, Toronto
- 6:30 p.m.: Alexandria Aces host the Metro South County Braves at Frank Mann Field
- 7:05 p.m.: Washington Nationals at Baltimore Orioles, Camden Yards
- 7:30 p.m.: Washington Mystics at Connecticut Sun
- 8 p.m.: World Cup — Cabo Verde vs. Saudi Arabia at Houston Stadium; Uruguay vs. Spain at Guadalajara Stadium
- 11 p.m.: World Cup — Egypt vs. Iran at Seattle Stadium; New Zealand vs. Belgium at BC Place Vancouver
Alexandria Pride returns June 27 with 100 exhibitors, drag story hours and live music at John Carlyle Square Park
9th annual celebration runs 2-6 p.m.; event hosted by Alexandria LGBTQIA+ Task Force
Ryan Belmore
‘Karaoke with Cops’ fundraiser returns to Old Town on June 27 to support police K-9s
The Alexandria Police Foundation’s annual event raises money for the care of active and retired police dogs and for youth programs. Fox 5’s Julie Donaldson emcees.
Ryan Belmore
Two World Cup teams called Alexandria home in June. Now they meet in Philadelphia, with it all on the line
The Black Stars and the Vatreni both spent time based in the Alexandria area before the World Cup. On Saturday in Philadelphia, they meet in a Group L finale that could decide who advances — and who goes home.
Ryan Belmore
Saturday, June 27
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.: Fitness At The Brewery at Aslin ALX
- 10:30 a.m.: Pedals & Pints at Handy Bikes
- 11 a.m.: Kitten Scavenger Hunt at The Dog Park
- 11:30 a.m.: Run Club Meet Up! 5k Fun Run & Walk at Commodore Old Town
- 12 p.m.: Aslin Skate Demo Day at Aslin ALX Beer Garden
- 12 p.m. Karaoke with Cops at Cooper Mill
- 1:30 p.m.: Specialty Tours: Preservation of Carlyle House at Carlyle House
- 2 p.m.: 9th Annual Alexandria Pride at John Carlyle Square Park
Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Chris Timbers at 9 p.m.
- Aslin ALX: Excellent Drivers at 6 p.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: Quantum Leap Band at 9 p.m.
- Cuates Grill: Karaoke at 10:15 p.m.
- Epicure on King: Summer's Eve at 6 p.m.
- Evening Star Cafe: George Katsos at Hi/Fi at 6 p.m., The Mercy Alliance in the No. 9 Lounge at 8:30 p.m.
- Galactic Panther: Baylies Band, Buko Buko, Fantazma, and The Armors at 7 p.m.
- Laporta’s Restaurant: Live music at 6 p.m.
- Makeda Restaurant: Negussie & Nani at 10 p.m.
- Murphy’s Pub: Kenny Kohlhaas at 9 p.m.
- O’Shaughnessy’s Pub: DJ Villianess & DJ Mindjacket at 9 p.m.
- Port City Brewing: Comedy night at 7 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere: Led Zeppelin: The Song Remains The Same - 50th Anniversary Celebration at 7:30 p.m.
- The Light Horse: Diplomatic Immunity at 9:30 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.: Chinquapin Pool Open
- 9:30 a.m.: Waterfront Commission Boat Tour at City Marina
- 10 a.m.: Memorial Pool Open
- 11 a.m.: Warwick Pool Open
- 12 p.m.: Live on Top of the Hill Concert Series at William Ramsay Recration Center
- 12 p.m.: Old Town Pool Open
- 2 p.m.: 9th Annual Alexandria Pride Fair at John Carlyle Square Park
- 4:30 p.m.: Natural Resources Meet & Greet at Charles Houston Recreation Center
- (City of Alexandria calendar) (ACPS calendar)
Alexandria Library
- 10 a.m.: Borrow a Board Game at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 10:15 & 11:15 a.m.: Rainbow Rock at Mount Vernon Recreation Center
- 10:30 a.m.: VETOGA Weekly Community Yoga at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
- 10:30 a.m.: Parlons Français — Adult Conversation Practice at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 2 p.m.: Drag Story Hour at the 9th Annual Alexandria Pride, John Carlyle Square Park
- 2 p.m.: Crafty Kid Series at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- (Alexandria Library calendar)
Sports
- 3 p.m.: Alexandria Aces at Olney Cropdusters, First Responder Field at OBGC Park
- 5 p.m.: World Cup — Croatia vs. Ghana at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia; Panama vs. England at MetLife Stadium
- 6 p.m.: Alexandria Aces at Olney Cropdusters, First Responder Field
- 7:05 p.m.: Washington Nationals at Baltimore Orioles
- 7:30 p.m.: World Cup — Colombia vs. Portugal at Miami Stadium; DR Congo vs. Uzbekistan at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
- 10 p.m.: World Cup — Jordan vs. Argentina at AT&T Stadium, Arlington; Algeria vs. Austria at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City
Sunday, June 28
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
- 10 a.m.: Volunteer Alexandria and Made in ALX Arts & Crafts Fairs in Tavern Square
- 10 a.m.: Geeks in Sneaks - Yoga on the Patio at Continues Arcade
- 12 p.m.: Run Club Sunday Meetup at The Pier Bar
- 2 p.m.: ALX FunFest at Alexandria Zen Center
- 4 p.m.: Alexandria Film Festival screens “Just Sing” at The Lyceum
- 6:30 p.m.: Alexandria Aces versus Southern Maryland Senators at Frank Mann Field
Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Kev Powe Thang at 9 p.m.
- Augie's: Yessah Band at 2 p.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: Black Coffee at 10:30 a.m.
- Daniel O'Connell's: George and Joe Band at 5 p.m.
- Evening Star Cafe: Rock Del Ray in the No. 9 Lounge at 6 p.m.
- Galactic Panther: Shauna Dean Cokeland, The Last Arizona, Stargazers, and Thee Trashcan at 7 p.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.
- Port City Brewing: Tabletop Takeover at 3 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere: Asgeir at 7:30 p.m.
City & Schools
- 7 a.m.: Minnie Howard Pool Open
- 8 a.m.: Chinquapin Pool Open
- 10 a.m.: Memorial Pool Open
- 11 a.m.: Warwick Pool Open
- noon: Old Town Pool Open
- 2 p.m.: Family Day with Jr. Docents at Gadsby's Tavern Museum
- 3 p.m.: Sister Cities Event Planning Subcommittee at La Madeleine
- (City of Alexandria calendar) (ACPS calendar)
Alexandria Library
- 2 p.m.: Alexandria Oddball Cinema — "Falling Down" at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 2:30 p.m.: Preschool STEAM Sundays at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
- (Alexandria Library calendar)
Sports
- 1:35 p.m.: Washington Nationals at Baltimore Orioles
- 3 p.m.: Washington Mystics host the Portland Fire at Capital One Arena
- 3 p.m.: World Cup Round of 32 begins — Canada vs. South Africa at SoFi Stadium
- 6:30 p.m.: Alexandria Aces host the Southern Maryland Senators at Frank Mann Field
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