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Spring officially arrives at 10:46 a.mm. on Friday, and there's plenty to do in Alexandria this weekend.
Friday brings increasing clouds with highs near 68 degrees and showers likely in the evening, but the rain clears out for a beautiful Saturday and Sunday — mostly sunny with highs in the upper 60s and mid-70s.
Shoppers can explore more than 20 Old Town boutiques as part of the Bloom Together passport event running Friday through Sunday. Saturday brings a resource fair for federal workers and contractors hosted by Congressman Don Beyer and local governments, plus World Water Day activities and a nature walk at Dora Kelley Nature Park.
Art lovers won't want to miss the opening reception for "Now or Never" by Alicia Eggert at Waterfront Park — the latest installation in the Site See: New Views in Old Town public art series.
Here's everything on the calendar this weekend.
Friday, March 20
Old Town boutiques invite shoppers to ‘Bloom Together’ this weekend
Annual spring passport event runs Friday through Sunday at more than 20 participating stores
Ryan Belmore
Things To Do
- All Day: Bloom Together shopping event throughout Old Town
- 8 a.m.: WEBA Coffee & Collaboration: Mastermind Morning at Valletta Espresso Bar
- 11 a.m.: Chela Mexican-Style Lager Release at Port City Brewing
- 5 p.m.: Wine & Watercolors with Shop Made in VA
- 7 p.m.: Tarot Readings with Cats at Mount Purrnon Cat Cafe & Wine Bar
- 7 p.m.: A Taste of Virginia at Ivy Hill Cemetery
Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Kev Powe Thang at 9 p.m.
- Alexandria Bier Garden: Karaoke at 8:30 p.m.
- Aslin ALX: Comedy show at 8 p.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: Merlon Devine at 9 p.m.
- Daniel O’Connell’s: Faraway at 9:30 p.m.
- Del Ray Pizzeria: Karaoke at 9 p.m.
- Evening Star Cafe: Lacklustre at 8:30 p.m.
- Galactic Panther: Punk Rock Food Drive featuring American Television, Crossed Key at 7 p.m.
- Hops N Shine: Mike Leverone at 6 p.m.
- Laporta’s Restaurant: Live music at 7:30 p.m.
- Makeda Restaurant: Mesfin & Tsehay at 10 p.m.
- Murphy’s Pub: The Muckers & Pat Garvey at 9 p.m.
- O’Shaughnessy’s Pub: Culp at 9 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere: Tom Rush, Brendan Cleary, and John Gorka at 7:30 p.m.
- The Light Horse: Lloyd Braun Band 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
- 3 p.m.: Alexandria Library Board Special Meeting — Virtual
- 5:30 p.m.: Legislative Subcommittee Meeting — Virtual meeting on Zoom
- 6:30 p.m.: Grown-Up Field Trip: Black History Museum
Alexandria Library
- All Day: A Commonwealth of Cultures Exhibit at Local History/Special Collections
- All Day: Tiny BIT of Art — Virtual
- All Day: Black Life Through the Lens of Elrich Murphy Exhibit at Local History/Special Collections
- 3 p.m.: Alexandria Library Board Special Meeting — Virtual
- 3:30 p.m.: Fun Friday! - Viernes de diversión at Burke Branch Library
Saturday, March 21
Public art installation ‘Now or Never’ coming to Old Town waterfront March 21
Two monumental sculptures by Alicia Eggert will face off across a narrow passageway at Waterfront Park through November
Ryan Belmore
Things To Do
- All Day: Bloom Together shopping event throughout Old Town
- 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.: Discovering Alexandria Architecture Walking Tour at Carlyle House
- 10 a.m.: Pilates at Aslin ALX
- 10 a.m.: Living History Tour of Tall Ship Providence
- 10 a.m.: Bellacara's 26th Anniversary Party at Bellacara
- 10 a.m.: World Water Day & Nature Walk at Dora Kelly Nature Park
- 10:30 a.m.: Pedals & Pints - Short Ride at Port City Brewing Company
- 11 a.m.: Run Club Meet Up and Run at Evening Star Cafe
- 2 p.m.: Fashion and Women’s Liberation: Role of Clothing in the Fight for Suffrage at Lee-Fendall House Museum & Garden
- 2 p.m.: Free Easter Egg Hunt at Del Ray United Methodist Church
- 3 p.m.: A Spring Picnic Watercolors Workshop w/Alexandra Schmeling at Shop Made in VA
Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Bill Pappas Project at 9 p.m.
- Alexandria Bier Garden: Pop Up Audio at 8:30 p.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: Bravenoise at 9 p.m.
- Clyde's at Mark Center: Jonathan Quigley at 9 p.m.
- Daniel O’Connell’s: David Thong Trio at 9:30 p.m.
- Evening Star Cafe: Starryville at 8:30 p.m.
- Galactic Panther: Jackie and The Treehorns with special guests Soda Pop at 7:30 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: Pat Garvey at 9 p.m.
- O’Shaughnessy’s Pub: Koluna, High Horse, Cavalry, and Tentaclaus at 9 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere: ZZ Ward with The Jesse Williams Band 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 Open at Minnie Howard
- 8 a.m.: Chinquapin Open at Chinquapin
- 9 a.m.: Tax Time is Here! File for Free
- 10 a.m.: Saturday Hiring Event — Alexandria Police Department recruitment
- 10 a.m.: Rising to Meet the Challenge Resource Fair
- 10 a.m.: World Water Day at Jerome "Buddie" Ford Nature Center
- 12 p.m.: Nature Walk at Dora Kelley Nature Park
- 1 p.m.: Opening Reception: Now or Never by Alicia Eggert at Waterfront Park
Alexandria Library
- All Day: A Commonwealth of Cultures Exhibit at Local History/Special Collections
- All Day: Tiny BIT of Art — Virtual
- All Day: Black Life Through the Lens of Elrich Murphy Exhibit at Local History/Special Collections
- 10 a.m.: Borrow a Board Game at Beatley Central Library
- 10:30 a.m.: VETOGA Weekly Community Yoga at Duncan Branch Library
- 11 a.m.: Revolutionary Cuisine: Corn in the 18th Century at Barrett Branch Library
- 11 a.m.: Teen Calligraphy Workshop at Burke Branch Library
- 1 p.m.: Dungeons & Dragons at the Library at Barrett Branch Library
- 2 p.m.: Book Journaling Meetup at Barrett Branch Library
Sunday, March 22
Things To Do
- All Day: Bloom Together shopping event throughout Old Town
- 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 Mt. Purrnon Cat Cafe + Wine Bar
- 2 p.m.: Easter Egg Hunt at Trinity UMC - Alexandria
- 2 p.m.: Quarterly AKC Fit Dog Walk w/Frolick Dogs at Fort Ward Park
- 2 p.m.: Alexandria Children's Chorus 10th Anniversary Spring Concert at Westminster Presbyterian Church
- 3 p.m.: Shea Butter Soap Making Workshop with Faye & Shea at Shop Made in VA
- 3 p.m. & 4 p.m.: WMYO/WMCO Combined Concert at Edison High School
- 3:30 p.m.: Capital Force: End of Season Showcase at George Washington Masonic National Memorial
Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Kev Powe Thang at 9 p.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: Black Coffee at 10:30 a.m.
- Concerts at The Sevareid House: High Horse at 7 p.m.
- Daniel O’Connell’s: Brian Gaffney at 5 p.m.
- Epicure on King: Sing-Along/Open Mic at 7 p.m.
- Galactic Panther: Crowd Scene / New Passengers / Devin Ocampo & Jerry Busher at 8 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: 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: Washington Area Theatre Community Honors (WATCH) Awards Ceremony at 7 p.m.
City & Schools
- 7 a.m.: Minnie Howard Open at Minnie Howard
- 8 a.m.: Chinquapin Open at Chinquapin
- 11 a.m.: Specialty Tour: Women in Medicine at Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum
Alexandria Library
- All Day: Tiny BIT of Art — Virtual
- 2 p.m.: Alexandria Oddball Cinema - "The Gods Must Be Crazy" at Burke Branch Library
