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Looking for something to do this weekend? Chamber ALX's Women's Leadership Forum brings together leaders from SHRM, Virginia Tech and the Alexandria Police Department at The Westin on Friday.
Book lovers won't want to miss the Alexandria Festival of the Book at St. Paul's Episcopal Church on Saturday — it's free and features five historians and biographers exploring America from the Revolution to the Jazz Age.
And if St. Patrick's Day is more your speed, Del Ray's Shamrock Smash kicks off at noon Saturday.
Weather-wise, expect mostly sunny skies Friday with highs in the low 50s, partly sunny Saturday near 58 and mostly cloudy Sunday in the low 60s.
Here's everything on the calendar this weekend.
Friday, March 13
Chamber ALX announces panel for 2026 Women’s Leadership Forum
Leaders from SHRM, Virginia Tech, Alexandria Police Department and more to headline March 13 event at The Westin
Ryan Belmore
Things To Do
- 7:45 a.m.: Women’s Leadership Forum at The Westin Alexandria
- 10:15 a.m.: Baby Storytime at Burke Branch Library
- 11 a.m.: Bold & Bitterful returns to Port City Brewing
- 2 p.m.: Musical Movement at Burke Branch Library
- 3:30 p.m.: Fun Friday! - Viernes de diversión at Burke Branch Library
- 5:30 p.m.: WNO Musicians: Chamber Music – Serenade to the Stars at The Rectory on Princess
Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Chris Timbers at 9 p.m.
- Alexandria Bier Garden: Karaoke at 7:30 p.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: Myles Deep at 9 p.m.
- Cuates Grill: Karaoke at 10:15 p.m.
- Daniel O’Connell’s: Kenny Kohlhaas at 9:30 p.m.
- Del Ray Pizzeria: Karaoke at 9 p.m.
- Galactic Panther: Adel Marie, Nadia Nadie, Tiny Hands, & more at 7 p.m.
- Hops N Shine: Lenny Stevens at 6 p.m.
- Laporta’s Restaurant: Live music at 7:30 p.m.
- Lost Boy Cider: DC Ambiance at 7 p.m.
- Makeda Restaurant: Mesfin & Tsehay at 10 p.m.
- Murphy’s Pub: Pat Garvey & Tyler Goldstein at 9 p.m.
- O’Shaughnessy’s Pub: Late Night Superstars at 9 p.m.
- Port City Brewing: Chris Rote in the Lighthouse Lounge at 6 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere: Paris Chansons at 7:30 p.m.
- The Light Horse: Lights Out By 8 at 9:30 p.m.
- The Study at Morrison House: Live Piano Music at 6:30 p.m.
City & Schools
- 6 a.m.: Chinquapin Open at Chinquapin
- 8:30 a.m.: ACPS Governance Committee at Central Office
- 5:30 p.m.: Legislative Subcommittee Meeting — Virtual meeting on Zoom
Saturday, March 14
Alexandria Festival of the Book coming to St. Paul’s in March
The free one-day event features five historians and biographers exploring America from the Revolution to the Jazz Age.
Ryan Belmore
Council holds second budget public hearing Saturday as advocacy groups plan return
ICE Out of Alexandria coalition plans return appearance; hearing begins at 9:30 a.m. at Del Pepper
Ryan Belmore
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 a.m.: Gustave Art & Craft Market at Gustave Jardin
- 9 a.m.: Del Ray Vintage & Flea Market along Mount Vernon Ave.
- 10 a.m.: Alexandria Festival of the Book at St. Paul's Episcopal Church
- 10 a.m.: Running at the brewery at Aslin ALX
- 10 a.m.: Borrow a Board Game at Beatley Central Library
- 10 a.m.: Easter Bunny Meet and Greet at Old Town Books Junior
- 10 a.m.: Beyond the Battlefield: A Civil War Walking Tour of Alexandria at Lee-Fendall House Museum & Garden
- 10 a.m.: Trash Trekkers (Fort Ward Edition) at Burke Branch Library
- 10:30 a.m.: Herbalism in the US - A Story of Diversity, Resistance & Identity at Duncan Branch Library
- 10:30 a.m.: Pedals & Pints - Short Ride at Port City Brewing Company
- 11 a.m.: 6th Annual Mount Purrnon St. Catrick’s Day at Mount Purrnon Cat Cafe & Wine Bar
- 11 a.m.: Saint Patrick Story Hour for Kids at Pauline Books & Media
- 12 p.m.: Pie Day at Aslin ALX
- 12 p.m.: Introduction to Tarot at Burke Branch Library
- 12 p.m.: Shamrock Smash in Del Ray
- 2 p.m.: Building Better Bonds at Barrett Branch Library
- 3 p.m.: King Street Bluegrass at Burke Branch Library
- 4 p.m.: The Official Lucky’s St Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl – Alexandria in Old Town
Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Rich Russman at 9 p.m.
- Alexandria Bier Garden: Comedy night at 7:30 p.m., Small Town 7 at 9 p.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: Jon Cresswell at 9 p.m.
- Clyde’s at Mark Center: Bob Hume at 9 p.m.
- Cuates Grill: Karaoke at 10:15 p.m.
- Daniel O’Connell’s: Practically Einstein at 9:30 p.m.
- Galactic Panther: Shark Noises Holt Faction, The Frizz, and more at 7 p.m.
- Hops N Shine: Karaoke at 9 p.m.
- Laporta’s Restaurant: Live music at 7 p.m.
- Makeda Restaurant: Negussie & Nani at 10 p.m.
- Murphy’s Pub: Anthony Michael at 1 p.m., Kenny Kohlhaas at 4 p.m., & Pat Garvey at 6 p.m.
- O’Shaughnessy’s Pub: Framing the Tin Man at 9 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere: Mali Music at 7:30 p.m.
- The Light Horse: Buckshot 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 Open at Minnie Howard
- 8 a.m.: Chinquapin Open at Chinquapin
- 9 a.m.: Tax Time is Here! File for Free at Del Pepper Center
- 9:30 a.m.: City Council Public Hearing Meeting at Del Pepper Center
- 9:30 a.m.: FY2027 Budget Public Hearing at Del Pepper Center
- 10 a.m.: Commission for the Arts Retreat at Mount Vernon Rec. Center
- 7 p.m.: An Evening of Irish Music at Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum
Sunday, March 15
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.: 6th Annual Mount Purrnon St. Catrick’s Day at Mount Purrnon Cat Cafe & Wine Bar
- 1 p.m.: Writers Group at Beatley at Beatley Central Library
- 1:30 p.m.: An Overview of the Fashions in America During the Time Period of the Carlyle House at Carlyle House
- 1:30 p.m.: Board Game Bliss at Burke 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: Ian Conor at 5 p.m.
- Galactic Panther: Full Fidelity 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: Anthony Micheal at 3 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: Mother's Finest at 7:30 p.m.
City & Schools
- 7 a.m.: Minnie Howard Open at Minnie Howard
- 8 a.m.: Chinquapin Open at Chinquapin
