What's happening in Alexandria: Wednesday, December 10

Here’s a look at what’s coming up on Wednesday, December 3, in Alexandria.

Weather

Today: A slight chance of rain before noon, then a chance of rain after 1 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. South wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. The chance of precipitation is 40%.

Tonight: Mostly cloudy during the early evening, then becoming mostly clear, with a low around 32. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

The sun will rise at 7:15 a.m. and set at 4:46 p.m. High tides at 12:35 p.m. Low tides at 6:48 a.m. and 7:01 a.m. There will be 9 hours and 30 minutes of sun.

Things To Do

• 5 p.m.: Ice & Lights: The Winter Village at Cameron Run
• 5:30 p.m.: The Chamber ALX’s 2025 Merry Membership at Continues
• 6 p.m.: Ugly Sweater Party at Murphy’s Pub
• 6:30 p.m.: Winter Wine Dinner at Hotel AKA Alexandria’s a.lounge
• 6:30 p.m.: Winter Wonderland Cookie Decorating Class at Lost Boy Cider
• 7 p.m.: Murphy’s Run Club at Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub

Live Music & Entertainment

• 219 Restaurant: Bill Pappas Project at 9 p.m.
• Aslin Beer Co.: Puzzle Buzz at 7 p.m.
• Atlas Brew Works: Bingo at 7 p.m.
• Hops N Shine: Trivia at 6:30 p.m.
• Laporta’s Restaurant: Pete Chauvette at 6 p.m.
• Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub: Kenny Kohlhaas 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: Christmas Dreaming with Stella Cole at 7:30 p.m.
• The Light Horse: Trivia at 7 p.m.

City Events & Public Meetings

• 6 a.m.: Chinquapin Open at Chinquapin Park
• 8 a.m.: Historical Restoration and Preservation Commission in-person meeting
• 9 a.m.: Youth Mental Health First Aid Training, a free eight-hour certification course for those who work with or care for adolescents ages 12-18
• 9 a.m.-2 p.m.: Walk In Wednesday Hiring Event for Alexandria Police Department candidates (drop in on the hour; bring two forms of ID and dress professionally)
• 12:30 p.m.: Post Employment Benefits (OPEB) Trust Board meeting
• 5:30 p.m.: ARHA Redevelopment Work Group monthly meeting
• 5:30 p.m.: Alexandria Transit Co. Board of Directors meeting
• CANCELLED: Quarterly West End Pre-Construction Meeting
• 6 p.m.: Minnie Howard Open at Minnie Howard
• 6:30 p.m.: Children, Youth and Families Collaborative Commission meeting
• 6:30 p.m.: Duke Street Land Use Plan Community Open House at Bishop Ireton High School, 201 Cambridge Road
• 7 p.m.: ACPD Monthly Meeting
• For more details on all these events, please visit here.

Alexandria Library

• All day: Upcycled Wrapping - Gift Decorating Kits at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library (pick up kits to create eco-friendly gift wrap)
• 10:30 a.m.: Stitcher’s Space at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library (bring your fiber arts projects; no registration required)
• 10:30 a.m.: 1s and 2s Time at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library (stories and songs for ages 1-2)
• 11 a.m.: Just Babies at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library (lapsit and playtime for ages 0-12 months)
• 11:30 a.m.: 1s and 2s Time at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library (stories and songs for ages 1-2)
• 3:30 p.m.: Painternoon at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library (monthly painting club for adults; registration required)
• 5:30 p.m.: Making History with Library of Virginia, virtual (learn to help digitize historical documents; registration required)
• 5:30 p.m.: English Language Learning Workshop - Intermediate Conversation at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library (no registration required)
• 6 p.m.: Computer Basics and Resume Classes (en español) at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library (registration required)
• 6 p.m.: Literary Virginia Book Group, virtual (discussing “Not What She Seems” by Yasmin Angoe; registration required)
• 6 p.m.: DIY Teens: Battle of the Gnomes at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library (teen craft competition; registration required)
• 6 p.m.: Knit Nite at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library (for ages 8-18; supplies provided)
• 6 p.m.: The America 250 Book Club at Local History/Special Collections, Beatley Central Library
• For more details on these events, please visit here.

Alexandria City Public Schools

• No events are scheduled.
• For more details on these events, please visit here.

ACPS Sports

• 4:30 p.m.: Girls Freshman Basketball vs. South County High School at Alexandria City High School (home)
• 5:45 p.m.: Girls Freshman Basketball vs. Stafford High School at Alexandria City High School (home)
• 6 p.m.: Coed JV Wrestling at James Madison High School, Vienna (away)
• 6 p.m.: Girls JV Basketball vs. Stafford High School at Alexandria City High School (home)
• CANCELLED: Girls Varsity Basketball at Stafford High School
• 7:30 p.m.: Girls Varsity Basketball vs. Stafford High School at Alexandria City High School (home)
• For the full schedule, please visit here.