What's happening in Alexandria this weekend: June 5-7

ALEXANDRIA, Va. - Alexandria kicks off an action-packed weekend as FOX 5 broadcasts live from Waterfront Park Friday morning from 7-11 a.m., featuring World Cup and America 250 coverage as the city welcomes summer heat with highs approaching 95 degrees.

Friday brings live music and community gatherings throughout Old Town, while Saturday heats up with the inaugural Commodore to Commodore 9-mile run connecting Dupont Circle to Old Town—a fundraiser for September's 9/11 Remembrance Run with $30 registration including beer at both ends. The debut Best of the West End Festival at Cameron Station features 50-plus vendors, the Passport Auto showcase, and live music, while the free Flavors & Sounds of Croatia celebration at Waterfront Park offers authentic Croatian food and music.

Sunday cools slightly with a chance of afternoon thunderstorms as foodies gather for the 17th Annual Taste of Del Ray at Mount Vernon Recreation Center. Culture lovers can explore a World War II walking tour at Lee-Fendall House, catch Sunday chamber music—returning for its 36th summer at The Lyceum with 12 concerts running through Aug. 30—or enjoy Our House: The Music of Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young at The Birchmere.

Whether you're celebrating the ACHS Class of 2026 graduation Saturday, cheering on Titans state track finalists, adopting a plushie at the library, or celebrating Pride Month festivities throughout the city, Alexandria delivers a vibrant weekend of community, culture, and summer celebration.

Here's a look at everything on the calendar this weekend.

Looking for something to do on Thursday? I've got you covered here.

Friday, June 5

Things To Do

7 a.m.: Fox 5 Zip Trip - broadcast live from Waterfront Park
11 a.m.: Chardonnay Barrel-Aged Release Party at Port City Brewing Company
5 p.m.: Opening reception for Avery Schoenberger’s show “Touches of Red” at Shop Made in VA
6:30 p.m.: Friday Night Run Club at Daniel O'Connell's
6:30 p.m.: Vegas in Virginia: A Casino Night at The Garden ALX
6:30 p.m.: Wear Orange Rally at John Carlyle Square Park
6:30 p.m.: Gaithersburg Giants versus Alexandria Aces at Frank Mann Field
7 p.m. The Frienship Series at Lost Boy Cider

Entertainment

219 Restaurant: Sol Roots at 9 p.m.
Blackwall Hitch: Myles Deep Duo at 5 p.m.
Cuates Grill: Karaoke at 10:15 p.m.
Daniel O'Connell's: Broken Ground at 9:30 p.m.
Del Ray Public House: Karaoke at 9 p.m.
Epicure on King: Live music at 6:30 p.m.
Evening Star Cafe: Patchwork at 8:30 p.m.
Galactic Panther: Life Notice, Bile, Stafford, Torn Memory at 7 p.m.
Laporta’s Restaurant: Live music at 7:30 p.m.
Lost Boy Cider: The Friendship Series at 7 p.m.
Makeda Restaurant: Mesfin & Tsehay at 10 p.m.
Murphy’s Pub: Pat Carroll and Tyler Goldstein at 9 p.m.
O’Shaughnessy’s Pub: Chay Vicious at 9 p.m.
Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
St. Elmo's Coffee Pub - Del Ray: Del Ray Poetry Reading at 7 p.m.
The Commodore: Kenny Kohlhaas at 9 p.m.
The Light Horse: Practically Einstein at 9:30 p.m.
The Little Theatre of Alexandria: The Drowsy Chaperone at 8 p.m.
The Study at Morrison House: Live Piano Music at 6:30 p.m.

City of Alexandria

6 a.m.: Chinquapin Pool Open at Chinquapin Park Recreation Center & Aquatics Facility
4:30 p.m.: Warwick Pool Open at Warwick Recreation Center
4:30 p.m.: Old Town Pool Open at Old Town Recreation Center
7 p.m.: Tavern Games Night: Annual Pride Month edition at Gadsby's Tavern Museum
(City of Alexandria calendar)

Alexandria Library

10 a.m.: Twice Loved Plushies - Come adopt a new plushie today at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
3:30 p.m.: Lego Competition at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
(Alexandria Library calendar)

Alexandria City Public Schools

8 a.m.: Governance Committee at School Board Meeting Room
(ACPS calendar)

ACHS Titans Sports

5 p.m.: Outdoor Track: Girls and Boys Varsity State Finals - VHSL 6A State Championships Day 1 at Todd Stadium
(ACHS Titans sports calendar)

Saturday, June 6

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
9:30 a.m.: Inaugural Commodore to Commodore run
10 a.m.: Running at the brewery at Aslin ALX
10 a.m.: Living History Tour of Tall Ship Providence
10:30 a.m.: Pedals & Pints at Handy Bikes
11 a.m.: Lecture & Book Signing: The Black Belt of Virginia at the Alexandria Black History Museum
11 a.m.: Youth STEM Fair at Patrick Henry Recreation Center
11:30 a.m.: Run Club Meet Up! 5k Fun Run & Walk at Commodore Old Town
12 p.m.: Best of The West End Festival 2026 at Cameron Station
12:30 p.m.: Pints & Paws Adoption Event at Port City Brewing Company
1 p.m.: Wilkes Street Cemetery Complex Walking Tour at Wilkes Street Cemetery Complex
2 p.m.: Alexandria Citizen’s Band: A Journey Through American Music at Leonard "Chick" Armstrong Recreation Center
5 p.m.: Flavors & Sounds of Croatia - Alexandria at Waterfront Park
6:30 p.m.: D.C. Grays versus Alexandria Aces at Frank Mann Field

Entertainment

219 Restaurant: Just For Fun at 9 p.m.
Alexandria Bier Garden: Badlands at 9 p.m.
Blackwall Hitch: Brandt Dunn at 9 p.m.
Cuates Grill: Karaoke at 10:15 p.m.
Daniel O'Connell's: Franklin Music Duo at 9:30 p.m.
Galactic Panther: Pocket Gum, Glass Island, Absent Habits, Jetty Grove at 2 p.m.; ALX ALT 006 RRFP Benefit at 7:30 p.m.
Laporta’s Restaurant: Live music at 6 p.m.
Lost Boy Cider: Comedy night at 8:30 p.m.
Makeda Restaurant: Negussie & Nani at 10 p.m.
Murphy’s Pub: Kenny Kohlhaas & Practically Einstein at 9 p.m.
O’Shaughnessy’s Pub: Shovelhead at 9 p.m.
Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
The Birchmere: The Smithereens with Marshall Crenshaw at 7:30 p.m.
The Light Horse: Jason Mitsch at 9:30 p.m.
The Little Theatre of Alexandria: The Drowsy Chaperone at 8 p.m.
The Study at Morrison House: Live Piano Music at 6:30 p.m.

City of Alexandria

7 a.m.: Minnie Howard Pool Open at Minnie Howard Aquatics Facility
8 a.m.: Chinquapin Pool Open at Chinquapin Park Recreation Center & Aquatics Facility
11 a.m.: Lecture & Book Signing: The Black Belt of Virginia - Author Jeff Bennett discussing his new book at the Alexandria Black History Museum
3 p.m.: Teen Fishing Trip - Catch and release fishing with instruction and all equipment provided
5 p.m.: Flavors & Sounds of Croatia - Alexandria at Waterfront Park
(City of Alexandria calendar)

Alexandria Library

10 a.m.: Coffee & Conversation at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
10 a.m.: Period Products 101 - Exploring Reusable and Disposable Options for Young People at Ms. Moxie's Moon Shop
10 a.m.: Twice Loved Plushies - Come adopt a new plushie today at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
10:30 a.m.: SummerQuest Kick-Off Event at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
1 p.m.: The CHAT - Change Happens with Alexandria Teens at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
2 p.m.: English Conversation Club at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
3 p.m.: Sit & Stitch at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
3 p.m.: Spanish Conversation Club at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
(Alexandria Library calendar)

Alexandria City Public Schools

8:45 a.m.: Alexandria City High School will graduate its Class of 2026 at George Mason University's EagleBank Arena
(ACPS calendar)

ACHS Titans Sports

9 a.m.: Outdoor Track: Girls and Boys Varsity State Finals - VHSL 6A State Championships Day 2 at Todd Stadium
(ACHS Titans sports calendar)

Sunday, June 7

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
10:30 a.m.: A World War II Walking Tour of Alexandria at Lee-Fendall House Museum & Garden
11 a.m.: Patio Preview Party at Life Alive Organic Cafe
12 p.m.: Run Club Meet Up and 5k Run at Hotel Heron
1 p.m.: 17th Annual Taste of Del Ray at Mount Vernon Recreation Center
3 p.m.: LIVE at the Lyceum: Piano & Friends Concert at Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum
5 p.m.: Summer Flow Yoga at Port City Brewing Company
6:30 p.m.: Metro South County Braves versus Alexandria Aces at Frank Mann Field

Entertainment

219 Restaurant: Kev Powe Thang 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: Our House: The Music of Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young at 7:30 p.m.
The Little Theatre of Alexandria: The Drowsy Chaperone at 2 p.m.

City of Alexandria

7 a.m.: Minnie Howard Pool Open at Minnie Howard Aquatics Facility
8 a.m.: Chinquapin Pool Open at Chinquapin Park Recreation Center & Aquatics Facility
11 a.m.: Warwick Pool Open at Warwick Recreation Center
12 p.m.: Old Town Pool Open at Old Town Recreation Center
(City of Alexandria calendar)

Alexandria Library

1 p.m.: Writers Group at Beatley at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
1 p.m.: Twice Loved Plushies - Come adopt a new plushie today 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 - It's a Wonderful Afterlife at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
(Alexandria Library calendar)

Alexandria City Public Schools

No meetings are scheduled.
(ACPS calendar)

ACHS Titans Sports

No events or games are scheduled.
(ACHS Titans sports calendar)

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