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Happy Friday, Alexandria!
Bundle up this weekend — Saturday will be cloudy with a high near 38 degrees and a slight chance of snow Saturday night. Sunday looks brighter with sunny skies and a high near 42 degrees.
Whether you’re browsing the farmers’ markets, lacing up for the Run at the Boathouse 5k/10k, catching live music, or cheering on the Titans, there’s plenty to do around town.
Here’s your full guide to everything happening in Alexandria this weekend. And one more thing — if you head to something you find on this list, be sure to tell the organizers you found out about it on The Alexandria Brief!
Friday, January 2
Events
- 11 a.m. il Palio is back at Port City Brewing Company
- 12 p.m.: Ice & Lights - Daytime Ice Skating at Cameron Run
- 1:30 p.m. Film Screening (in tribute to director Rob Reiner) - “Princess Bride” at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 3:30 p.m.: Lego Competition at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
- 5 p.m.: Ice & Lights - Village & Skating at Cameron Run
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Sol Roots at 9 p.m.
- Alexandria Bier Garden: Karaoke at 8:30 p.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: Brandt Dunn at 9 p.m.
- Del Ray Pizzeria: Karaoke at 9 p.m.
- Evening Star: Lacklustre at 7 p.m.
- Galactic Panther: Moonlight Booking presents 2026 Kick Off Party at 6 p.m.
- Hops N Shine: Live music at 6 p.m.
- Laporta’s Restaurant: The Satin Doll Quartet at 7:30 p.m.
- Lost Boy Cider: David Guy at 7 p.m.
- Makeda Restaurant: Mesfin & Tsehay at 10 p.m.
- Murphy’s Pub: Pat Carroll at 9 p.m.
- O’Shaughnessy’s Pub: Kingpin at 9 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Light Horse: Rebel Rose at 9:30 p.m.
- The Study at Morrison House: Live Piano Music at 6:30 p.m.
ACPS
- No events, meetings, or games are scheduled.
Saturday, January 3
Events
- 7 a.m.: Old Town Farmers’ Market at Market Square Plaza
- 8 a.m.: Del Ray Farmer’s Market at Pat Miller Square
- 9:30 a.m.: Party Like A Penguin with Author Paige Towler at Old Town Books Junior
- 10 a.m.: Coffee & Conversation at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 10 a.m.: Running at the brewery at Aslin ALX
- 10:30 a.m.: VETOGA Weekly Community Yoga (Hatha-Raja) - Dharma Level II lessons hosted by Adam Shaw at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
- 11 a.m.: Slime Time at Old Town Books Junior
- 12 p.m.: Ice & Lights - Daytime Ice Skating at Cameron Run
- 1:30 p.m.: English Conversation Club - Develop & Practice Your English Conversation Skills at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
- 2 p.m.: Your Library Card: A Tour - Making the best of the most valuable card in your wallet at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 2 p.m. Craft Supply Swap and Handcraft Tuesday Weekend Edition at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 3 p.m.: Spanish Conversation Club at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
- 5 p.m.: Ice & Lights - Village & Skating at Cameron Run
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Holly Montgomery at 9 p.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: Stephen Henson at 9 p.m.
- Galactic Panther Art Gallery: The Delacros, RBNX, Negative Raxx, & R-Not at 7 p.m.
- Hops N Shine: Karaoke at 9 p.m.
- Laporta’s Restaurant: Heather Maxwell Trio at 7 p.m.
- Makeda Restaurant: Negussie & Nani at 10 p.m.
- Murphy’s Pub: Pat Carroll & Practically Einstein at 9 p.m.
- O’Shaughnessy’s Pub: Karaoke at 9 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere: Last Train Home at 7:30 p.m.
- The Light Horse: Retro Pop at 9:30 p.m.
- The Study at Morrison House: Live Piano Music at 6:30 p.m.
ACPS
- 8 a.m.: Girls varsity indoor track meet vs. multiple schools at Episcopal
- 8 a.m.: Girls JV indoor track meet vs. multiple schools at Episcopal
- 8 a.m.: Boys varsity indoor track meet vs. multiple schools at Episcopal (Alexandria City High School Meet No. 3)
- 8 a.m.: Boys JV indoor track meet vs. multiple schools at Episcopal
- 2 p.m.: Girls varsity basketball vs. Gar-Field at Alexandria City High School
- 4 p.m.: Boys freshman basketball vs. Freedom (Woodbridge) at Alexandria City High School
- 5:45 p.m.: Boys JV basketball vs. Freedom (Woodbridge) at Alexandria City High School
- 7:30 p.m.: Boys varsity basketball vs. Freedom (Woodbridge) at Alexandria City High School
Sunday, January 4
Events
- 7:45 a.m.: 2026 Run at the Boathouse 5k/10k
- 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
- 11:15 a.m.: Old Town Pizza Tour in Old Town
- 12 p.m.: Ice & Lights - Daytime Ice Skating at Cameron Run
- 1 p.m.: Writers Group at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 2 p.m.: Oddball Cinema - The Aeronauts at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
- 4 p.m.: Author Event: Anna James at Old Town Books Junior
- 5 p.m.: Ice & Lights - Village & Skating at Cameron Run
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Kev Powe Thang at 9 p.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: Merlon Devine at 10:30 a.m.
- Epicure on King: Sing-Along/Open Mic Night at 7 p.m.
- Galactic Panther: ESP’s InterGalactic Open Mic at 8 p.m.
- Laporta’s Restaurant: Live music at 11:30 a.m., Steve Ragsdale at 6 p.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.
ACPS
- No events, meetings, or games are scheduled.
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