Here’s a roundup of all the events, live music, and entertainment happening around Alexandria this weekend, Thursday, June 6, through Sunday, June 9, 2024.
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Thursday, June 6
Things To Do
- 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.: Old Town North Farmers’ Market at Montgomery Park
- 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.: Careful Knitting – Knit and Crochet for Good at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
- 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.: Thirsty Thursday Wine Tasting at Woodlawn Press Winery
- 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.: Handcraft Crafternoon at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.: Nailed IT at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
- 6 p.m.: First Thursday: Jump Into Summer! along Mount Vernon Avenue in Del Ray
- 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.: The Inklings – Library Writing Group at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
- 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.: Nepenthe Art+Wine+Cheese with Caroline Rufo at Nepenthe Gallery
- 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.: Girls Who Code – Let’s learn to program! (ages 8-12) at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 6:30 p.m.: Alexandria Aces vs. Bethesda Big Train at Frank Mann Field
- 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.: Moss Wall Workshop at PlantHouse
- 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.: First Thursday Family-Friendly Activity: Origami Art at Del Ray Artisans
- 7 p.m.: Final 80th Anniversary D-Day Event: How Patton’s “Ghost Army” Beat Hitler at Lyceum
- 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.: World Short Story Discussion Group virtually with Alexandria Library
Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Mike Kelley & Friends from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m.
- Alexandria Bier Garden: Trivia Night at 7:30 p.m.
- Aslin ALX: Trivia at 7 p.m.
- Augie’s Mussel House: Live music from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Bark Social: Trivia from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Daniel O’Connell’s: Colby Sard from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- Galactic Panther: Live Music & Open Art Session from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- Hops N Shine: Trivia from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- Laporta’s Restaurant: Ken Kilpatrick Trio from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Lena’s: Gigi MacLaughlin & Isabella Perazzo from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Lost Boy Cider: TRIVIA NIGHT from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub: Open Mic at 8:30 pm, Pat Carroll at 8:30 p.m.
- No. 9 Lounge at Evening Star: Open Mic Comedy Night from 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
- O’Shaughnessy’s: Conor Filicko & The Old Souls at 9 p.m.
- Pork Barrel: Live music at 8:30 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- Rosemont Cellar: Music On The Patio from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Shooter McGee’s: Karaoke at 8 p.m.
- St. Elmo’s Del Ray: Not So Modern Jazz Quartet at 6:30 p.m.
- The Little Theatre of Alexandria: Mark Twain’s “Is He Dead” at 8 p.m.
- The Study at Morrison House: Live Piano Music at 6 p.m.
Friday, June 7
Things To Do
- 10:25 a.m. to 11 a.m.: Toddler Dance Party at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 1 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.: Film Series – “Maestro” at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.: Pushout – The Criminalization of Black Girls in Schools at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.: FRIYAY Wine Tasting at Woodlawn Press Winery
- 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.: Fun Friday at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.: Family Movie Night at Leonard “Chick” Armstrong Recreation Center
- 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.: Opening Reception for “All About Love” Art Exhibit at Del Ray Artisans
- 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.: Traditional Irish Music at Alexandria History Museum at the Lyceum
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Sol Roots from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
- Alexandria Bier Garden: Starting Early at 9:30 p.m.
- Alexandria History Museum at the Lyceum: Traditional Irish Music from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: Too Extra Band from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m.
- Daniel O’Connell’s: Mike Richards from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
- Fish Market: DJ at 9 p.m.
- Galactic Panther Art Gallery: Love Ethic + Bottom/Top + Continuals from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
- Hops N Shine: Music Bingo at 7 p.m.
- Laporta’s Restaurant: The Satin Doll Quartet from 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.
- Los Cuates Grill: Karaoke from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.
- Los Toltecos: Karaoke from 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
- Lost Boy Cider: Duck Chuck Goose from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Makeda Ethiopian Restaurant: Mesfin and Tsehay Kassa at 10 p.m.
- Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub: Powers & McLaughlin, Pat Carroll at 9 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere Music Hall: Bill Kirchen & Too Much Fun and Dale Watson & The Lone Stars at 7:30 p.m.
- The Light Horse: Practically Einstein at 9:30 p.m.
- The Little Theatre of Alexandria: Mark Twain’s “Is He Dead” at 8 p.m.
- The Study at Morrison House: Live piano music from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday, June 8
Things To Do
- 7 a.m. to 12 p.m.: Old Town Farmers’ Market at Market Square Plaza
- 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.: Neighborhood Yard Sale at Seminary Ridge Neighborhood
- 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.: Del Ray Farmers Market at Pat Miller Neighborhood Square
- 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.: Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s Clean the Bay Day at Oronoco Bay Park
- 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.: Color Explosion Workshop at Del Ray Artisans
- 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.: at Del Ray Psych & Wellness
- 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.: Story Time for Little Historians at Alexandria Black History Museum
- 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.: All We Can Save Circle – Discussion Group at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
- 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.: Trash Trekkers – Burke Branch Walking and Litter Pickup Club at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.: Saturday Stories: Bunmi Emenanjo at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Men’s Health Empowerment Expo at Charles Houston Recreation Center
- 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Summer Market with Shop Made in VA at King & Rye
- 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Declaration Day at Gunston Hall
- 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.: at Waterfront Park
- 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.: Pedals & Pints: Short Ride at Handy Bikes
- 11 a.m.: Pentagon to Ground Zero Run Fundraiser at Alexandria Bier Garden
- 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.: Specialty Tours: Colonial Herbs & Spices at Carlyle House
- 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.: Improv Workshop – with Nikki Frias at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Rising kindergartener popsicle play date at Jefferson Houston
- 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Annual Frank Lloyd Wright Birthday Celebration at Woodlawn & Pope-Leighey House
- 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.: Old Town Stitch in Public Day with Fibre Space
- 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.: Wild West – 5-Year Anniversary Party at Lost Boy Cider
- 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.: Sip Sip Saturday Wine Tasting at Woodlawn Press Winery
- 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.: Whatever You Say You Are, You’re Right – Poetry Workshop at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
- 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.: Rosé Soirée: A Rosé Spectrum Tasting Event – Evening of Sipping on a Variety of Rosé Wines at Cheesetique Del Ray
- 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.: Free Wine Tasting at Planet Wine Shop
- 2 p.m.: Wine Glass Painting + Candle Making, Too at Made in ALX
- 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.: Board Game Cafe at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.: Oddball Cinema – “The Thief of Bagdad” at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.: Candle Making Workshop at PlantHouse
- 6:30 p.m.: Alexandria Aces versus Gaithersburg Giants at Frank Mann Field
- 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.: LGBTQ+ Pride Sail aboard Tall Ship Providence
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Fat Chance from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
- Alexandria Bier Garden: No Quick Fix at 9:30 p.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: Ryan Forrester from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m.
- Daniel O’Connell’s: Run For Cover from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
- Galactic Panther Art Gallery: Strongman Hot Todd Lincoln Hosts Elsa & Jose, Ice Out, and Sable Drive from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
- Hops N Shine: Karaoke at 7 p.m.
- Laporta’s Restaurant: Sharon Clark Trio from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
- Lost Boy Cider: Rusty from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
- Makeda Ethiopian Restaurant: Negussie Bogale and Nani at 10 p.m.
- Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub: Powers & McLaughlin, Pat Carroll at 9 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere Music Hall: Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes at 7:30 p.m.
- The Light Horse: A Night To Forget, Justina Beth-El at 9:30 p.m.
- The Little Theatre of Alexandria: Mark Twain’s “Is He Dead” at 8 p.m.
- The Study at Morrison House: Live piano music from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Sunday, June 9
Things To Do
- 8 a.m.: Dyke Marsh Sunday Morning Bird Walk at Dyke Marsh
- 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.: West End Farmers Market at 4800 Brenman Park
- 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Four Mile Run Farmers & Artisans Market at 4109 Mt. Vernon Ave.
- 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Old Town North Farmers Market at 901 North Royal St.
- 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.: On Sundays, We Drink Wine at Woodlawn Press Winery
- 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.: Meet the New Owner Open House at AR Workshop Alexandria
- 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.: Del Ray Urban Sketchers at St. Elmo’s Del Ray
- 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.: Dried Floral Gold Hoop Workshop at PlantHouse
- 2 p.m.: Make Your Own Soap at Made in ALX
- 2 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.: Call for Strikes: American Labor in the 20th Century at Lee-Fendall House Museum & Garden
- 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.: Preschool STEAM Sundays at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
- 3 p.m.: WMPA’s Summer Chamber Music Series 34th Season presents Luke Ratcliffe, piano, at Alexandria History Museum at the Lyceum
- 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.: Hip Hop Yoga with Beer and Cookies at Port City Brewing Company
Live Music & Entertainment
- 219 Restaurant: Kev Powe Thang from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m.
- Alexandria History Museum at the Lyceum: WMPA’s Summer Chamber Music Series 34th Season presents Luke Ratcliffe, piano, at 3 p.m.
- Bark Social Alexandria: Britton James from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: Jazz Brunch with Black Coffee from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- Daniel O’Connell’s: Brian Gaffney from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Galactic Panther Art Gallery: ESP’s InterGalactic Open Mic from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
- Hops N Shine: Music Trivia from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Laporta’s Restaurant: Steve Ragsdale from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Walt Johnson Trio from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Makeda Ethiopian Restaurant: Live Jazz music at 8 p.m.
- Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub: Rook Richards at 8:30 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
Ryan Belmore is an award-winning news publisher, editor, and journalist. A Rhode Island native, he has lived in Alexandria with his wife, Jen, and their two rescue dogs, Aero and June, since 2021. Active in the community, Ryan and Jen are a host family for the Alexandria Aces; he also serves on the City of Alexandria’s Board of Zoning Appeals and previously served on the City’s Commission For The Arts. Contact Ryan at [emailprotected].
