What's happening in Alexandria this weekend: May 29-31

ALEXANDRIA, Va. - With perfect sunny weather and highs in the mid-70s forecast across all three days, Alexandria offers an ideal weekend to explore the city's rich history and vibrant community. The weekend's centerpiece is Sunday's 16th Annual D-Day Commemoration at John Carlyle Square, a free, family-friendly event bringing the spirit of the 1940s to life with World War II reenactors, historical displays, live jazz music, swing dancing, and children's activities.

History enthusiasts can dive deeper into Alexandria's past through walking tours exploring Civil War hospitals, women's contributions to medicine at the Apothecary Museum, or a rare behind-the-scenes look at Gadsby's Tavern. Meanwhile, live music venues deliver stellar entertainment all weekend—Lyle Lovett headlines The Birchmere both Friday and Saturday, while JackRabbit featuring Dermot Mulroney takes the stage Friday night. Farmers markets, a book sale benefiting Burke Branch, bird-watching tours through Del Ray, and community gatherings round out a weekend celebrating both remembrance and the simple joys of spring in Alexandria.

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, May 29

Things To Do

5 p.m.: Specialty Tour – Women in Medicine at Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum
6:30 p.m.: Friday Night Run Club at Daniel O'Connell's
6:45 p.m.: Rooftop Full Moon Sound Bath at The Aidan
7:30 p.m.: Dream Loud: Spring 2026 Alexandria Singers Concert at Bishop Ireton High School

Entertainment

219 Restaurant: Holly Montgomery at 9 p.m.
Alexandria Bier Garden: Karaoke at 9 p.m.
Blackwall Hitch: Timmie Metz Duo at 5 p.m.
Cuates Grill: Karaoke at 10:15 p.m.
Daniel O'Connell's: Franklin Music Duo 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: Sable Drive at 8:30 p.m.
Galactic Panther: Nine Lives: New Works by Mike Egan at 6 p.m.
Hops N Shine: Evan Ross at 6 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: Poehemia & Pat Garvey at 9 p.m.
O’Shaughnessy’s Pub: Anaconda at 9 p.m.
Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
The Birchmere: JackRabbit featuring Dermot Mulroney with special guest Charles Esten at 7:30 p.m.
The Commodore: Kenny Kohlhaas at 9 p.m.
The Light Horse: supernova 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

5 p.m.: Specialty Tour: Women in Medicine at Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum
(City of Alexandria calendar)

Alexandria Library

1:30 p.m.: Film Screening - "Remarkably Bright Creatures" at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
(Alexandria Library calendar)

Alexandria City Public Schools

No meetings are scheduled.
(ACPS calendar) (ACHS Titans sports calendar)

Saturday, May 30

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.: 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.: Alexandria’s Civil War Hospitals Walking Tour at Market Square
11:30 a.m.: PSG vs Arsenal Final at Gustave Boulangerie & Brasserie
2 p.m.: Clara Barton & The Missing Soldiers Office at Lee-Fendall House Museum & Garden
2 p.m.: World's Shortest Bar Crawl at Pork Barrel BBQ
3 p.m.: Pictures at an Alexandria Exhibition at Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall
6 p.m.: The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show at Sheraton Suites Old Town
7 p.m.: Her Voice: an evening of Ukraine’s art and sound at Torpedo Factory Art Center

Entertainment

219 Restaurant: Myles Deep at 9 p.m.
Alexandria Bier Garden: 9th Gear at 9 p.m.
Aslin Beer Co. ALX: Keeton at 6 p.m.
Blackwall Hitch: Bravenoise at 9 p.m.
Cuates Grill: Karaoke at 10:15 p.m.
Daniel O'Connell's: Secondhand Chaos at 9:30 p.m.
Galactic Panther: Fields & Forests, AB Williams, and Koshari 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: All Time High at 9 p.m.
Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
The Birchmere: Lyle Lovett at 7:30 p.m.
The Light Horse: 7 Deadlies 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

9 a.m.: Ready Kids at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
11 a.m.: Specialty Tour: Peeling Back the Layers at Gadsby's Tavern Museum
4:30 p.m.: Natural Resources Meet & Greet
(City of Alexandria calendar)

Alexandria Library

10 a.m.: Bird Walking Tour of Del Ray at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
10:30 a.m.: Parlons Français - Adult Conversation Practice at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
10:30 a.m.: VETOGA Weekly Community Yoga at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
10:30 a.m.: The CHAT - Change Happens with Alexandria Teens at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
11 a.m.: Spring Learn to Knit Class at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
11 a.m.: Kids Book Journaling Workshop at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
11 a.m.: The Knit Doctor Is In at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
12 p.m.: Burke Branch Friends Book Sale - Summer Reading and Children's Books at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
2 p.m.: Handcraft Tuesday - Weekend Edition at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
(Alexandria Library calendar)

Alexandria City Public Schools

No meetings are scheduled.
(ACPS calendar) (ACHS Titans sports calendar)

Sunday, May 31

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.: Arts & Crafts Fair at Tavern Square
12 p.m.: Run Club Meet Up and 5k Run at Hotel Heron
1 p.m.: Alexandria-Caen Sister City Committee: 16th Annual D-Day Commemoration at John Carlyle Square
1:30 p.m.: Silent Reading Party at Hotel AKA Alexandria

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.
Evening Star Cafe: Rock Del Ray at 8:30 p.m.
Galactic Panther: The OK Club at 11 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.
Port City Brewing Company: Tabletop Takeover at 3 p.m.
Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
The Birchmere: Lyle Lovett at 7:30 p.m.
The Little Theatre of Alexandria: The Drowsy Chaperone at 2 p.m.

City of Alexandria

1 p.m.: 16th Annual D-Day Commemoration at John Carlyle Square
(City of Alexandria calendar)

Alexandria Library

2 p.m.: Art Break with Alexandria's Poet Laureate Cristi Donoso at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
2:30 p.m.: Preschool STEAM Sundays at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
(Alexandria Library calendar)

Alexandria City Public Schools

No meetings are scheduled.
(ACPS calendar) (ACHS Titans sports calendar)

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