Activities to enjoy in Alexandria from August 25th to September 1st

Events in Alexandria This Week

Say goodbye to summer with a variety of events, workshops, and activities happening in Alexandria this week. Here's a roundup of what's on offer.

Monday, August 25

Start your day with the Old Town Farmers' Market at Market Square Plaza, open from 7 a.m.
Join the English Language Learning classes at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library from 10 a.m.
Catch some live music at Daniel O'Connell's Irish Restaurant during the Friday Night O'Connell's Run at 6:30 p.m.
Wind down the evening with the Open Mic Comedy at Alexandria Bier Garden, starting at 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, August 26

Visit the Del Ray Farmers' Market at Pat Miller Neighborhood Square in the morning.
Join the Yoga at the Library session at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library at 9 a.m.
Take part in the English Language Learning classes at the library from 10 a.m.
Enjoy some live music at various venues around Alexandria.
Don't miss the new addition to Monday night entertainment, Open Mic at Galactic Panther Art Gallery, starting at 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, August 27

Head to the West End Farmers Market at 4800 Brenman Park in the morning, a repeat from Saturday.
Learn something new with a cooking class at Aslin ALX or join the English Language Learning classes at the library.
Catch some live music at various venues around Alexandria.

Thursday, August 28

Experience the Trademark x Quattro Theory Wine Pairing Dinner at Trademark in the evening.
Visit the Four Mile Run Farmers' Market at Four Mile Run Park in the morning, a repeat from Saturday.
Join the French Conversation Club at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library in the afternoon.
Attend the Summer Sundays Chamber Music at the Lyceum by WMPA in the afternoon.
Take part in the Library activities happening in Alexandria, including a newly acquired artwork viewing.
Don't miss the ACPS Board Development meeting.
Enjoy live music at various venues around Alexandria.

Saturday, August 30

Visit multiple farmers markets happening across Alexandria: Old Town, Del Ray, West End, and Four Mile Run.
Join the Yoga on the Magnolia Terrace, Nerdy Knotters, and live music events at various venues.
Don't miss the Family Day with Young Historians at Gadsby's Tavern Museum.
Catch the jazz music at The Birchmere and traditional Irish sessions at Daniel O'Connell's.
Join the Handcraft Tuesday - Weekend Edition at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library.
Don't miss the Oddball Cinema - La chimera at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library.

Sunday, August 31

Start your day with the West End Farmers Market at 4800 Brenman Park, a repeat from Saturday.
Join Sunday Baby Time at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library in the afternoon.
Attend the Fun Friday at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library in the afternoon.
Don't miss the Bike for Good at Old Town Farmer's Market, a new addition on Sunday.
Join the VETOGA Weekly Community Yoga (Hatha-Raja) - Level 1 sessions hosted by Adam Shaw at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library.
Catch some live music at various venues around Alexandria.
Join the Open Mic at Galactic Panther Art Gallery, starting at 7:30 p.m.
Wind down the evening with Karaoke at Rock It Grill, a new addition on Monday.

Throughout the Week

Several community meetings are happening throughout the week at Alexandria City Public Schools, including funding discussions and board development sessions.
The Local Education Authority is holding a meeting on Monday, August 28, to strengthen the school board in Alexandria.
The Alexandria Summer Restaurant Week extends through Labor Day weekend (August 31).
Multiple workshops and library activities are happening throughout the week at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library.
Don't miss the Board Game Cafe at the library and the Sunday Baby Time at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library.
Enjoy live music at various venues around Alexandria, including the O'McPub Band at Murphy's Grand Irish Pub and Rook Richards at Murphy's Grand Irish Pub.
Join the Pedals & Pints at Handy Bikes and the Adult and Dragons at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library.
Take part in the A World War II Walking Tour of Alexandria at Lee-Fendall House Museum & Garden.