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Music

CHANTÉ MOORE

The Birchmere · 7:30 PM

Food & drink

Pies & Pints Pre-Order

Port City Brewing Company · Through Nov 19

Festivals & markets

Bright Nights: The Winter Village at Cameron Run

4001 Eisenhower Avenue Alexandria · 5:00 PM

Art & museums

Alexandria Film Festival presents Kairos

2700 Main Line Blvd. Alexandria · 6:30 PM

Event

Board Game Swap - Donation Drop Off

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library (Alexandria) · 7:00 PM

1 more date through Nov 15
Event

Yarn Storm

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library (Alexandria) · 7:00 PM

15 more dates through Dec 1
Music

CHANTÉ MOORE

The Birchmere · 7:30 PM

Event

Who Am I Now? Identity and Possibility in the Menopause Transition

7130 Silver Lake Blvd Alexandria · 10:00 AM

Event

World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims

9525 Main Street Fairfax · 10:30 AM

Art & museums

Carlyle House: Self Guided Sundays

121 N Fairfax St Alexandria · 12:00 PM

Art & museums

Charlene Schiff Showcase: My Underground Mother presented by ALX Film Festival

201 S. Washington Street Alexandria · 12:00 PM

Event

Writers Group at Beatley

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library (Alexandria) · 1:00 PM

2 more dates through Nov 29
Event

Reception at River Farm honoring Bob Murray

7931 East Boulevard Drive Alexandria · 2:00 PM

Music

Concert Orchestra & Symphonic Orchestra In Concert

4915 E Campus Dr Alexandria · 3:00 PM

Art & museums

Dear Lara: Alexandria premiere

201 S. Washington Street Alexandria · 3:00 PM

Festivals & markets

Bright Nights: The Winter Village at Cameron Run

4001 Eisenhower Ave Alexandria · 5:00 PM

1 more date through Nov 21
Music

Mount Vernon Chamber Singers Concert

1301 Collingwood Rd Alexandria · 5:30 PM

Music

American Youth Philharmonic In Concert

4915 E Campus Dr Alexandria · 6:00 PM

Music

HIROSHIMA

The Birchmere · 7:30 PM

Music

Jazz Storytime with the Windmill Jazz Collective

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library (Alexandria) · 11:00 AM

Event

Board Game Swap for International Games Month

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library (Alexandria) · Through Nov 16

Art & museums

Art Escape: Teen Creative Space

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library (Alexandria) · 6:00 PM

2 more dates through Nov 30
Event

Horror Fans Unite!

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library (Old Town Alexandria) · 6:00 PM

Free1 more date through Dec 14
Event

Joggers & Lagers

Port City Brewing Company · 6:30 PM

Event

Bilingual Storytime

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library (Old Town Alexandria) · 10:30 AM

Free
Event

Baby and Toddler Time

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library (Old Town Alexandria) · 11:00 AM

Free
Event

Playtime! Hora de jugar

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library (Alexandria) · 11:00 AM

1 more date through Nov 24
Event

Bead Buddies

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library (Alexandria) · 4:00 PM

1 more date through Nov 24
Music

Visions of Italy with Award-winning Pianist Dmitry Yudin

711 Princess St Alexandria · 5:00 PM

Event

Sips & Shells: Holiday Oyster Shell Workshop at Hank's Oyster Bar

818 N. St. Asaph Street Alexandria · 6:00 PM

Event

Death Café

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library (Old Town Alexandria) · 6:00 PM

Free1 more date through Dec 15
Music

JUDY COLLINS: SWEET JUDY BLUE EYES – FAREWELL TOUR with Oakland Rain

The Birchmere · 7:30 PM

1 more date through Nov 18
Event

Wednesday Morning Conversation

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library (Old Town Alexandria) · 10:00 AM

Free1 more date through Dec 9
Event

Senior Sip & Paint

City of Alexandria calendar · 10:00 AM

Event

1s and 2s Time (first session)

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library (Alexandria) · 10:30 AM

1 more date through Nov 25
Event

Just Babies

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library (Old Town Alexandria) · 11:00 AM

Free
Art & museums

Painternoon

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library (Old Town Alexandria) · 3:00 PM

Free1 more date through Dec 2
Event

Paws to Read

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library (Alexandria) · 5:00 PM

Art & museums

Charles Sumner: Conscience of a Nation, Author Talk with Zaakir Tameez

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library (Alexandria) · 6:00 PM

Event

Knit Nite

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library (Alexandria) · 6:00 PM

Music

Bluegrass Jam Night

Port City Brewing Company · 7:00 PM

Event

Learn to play Dungeons and Dragons with Open the Gates Gaming!

Torpedo Factory Art Center · 7:00 PM

Event

Washington Spirit Alum Meet & Greet + The Amazing Race Watch Party

5849 Washington Blvd B Arlington · 8:30 PM

Event

Preschool Story Time

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library (Old Town Alexandria) · 11:00 AM

Free
Event

November Leadership Incubator Weekend, hosted by Shifting Waters Leadership

Alexandria · 12:00 PM

Event

Baby Bounce

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library (Alexandria) · 1:15 PM

Event

Handcraft Crafternoon

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library (Alexandria) · 3:00 PM

Event

Preschool Storytime

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library (Alexandria) · 4:00 PM

Art & museums

Alexandria Oddball Cinema: The Age of Adaline

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library (Alexandria) · 5:30 PM

1 more date through Nov 22
Festivals & markets

Small Business Holiday Expo & Gathering

1001 King Street Alexandria · 5:30 PM

Event

Dungeons and Dragons: Teen Group!

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library (Old Town Alexandria) · 6:00 PM

Free2 more dates through Dec 10
Event

Teens Teach: Technology

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library (Alexandria) · 6:00 PM

Art & museums

Father-daughter artists at Nepenthe Gallery: Mehran and Ava Rashidfarokhy

7928 Fort Hunt Road Alexandria · 6:00 PM

Music

The U.S. Air Force Concert Band featuring Akropolis Reed Quintet

4915 E Campus Drive Alexandria · 7:00 PM

Food & drink

Bienvenue Beaujolais

City of Alexandria calendar · 7:00 PM

Music

JESSE COOK

The Birchmere · 7:30 PM

Event

Nerf the Turf

City of Alexandria calendar · 6:30 PM

1 more date through Dec 4
Comedy

TRAE CROWDER

The Birchmere · 7:30 PM

1 more date through Nov 21
Comedy

Improv Comedy Show with the Retros - Free

600 Wolfe Street Alexandria · 8:00 PM

Event

The Impact of Alzheimer's and Dementia in Our Community

8350 Richmond Highway Alexandria · 10:00 AM

Art & museums

Small Business Series: History and Politics of the Black Entrepreneur in Virginia

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library (Old Town Alexandria) · 10:30 AM

Free
Event

Parlons Français: Adult Conversation Practice

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library (Alexandria) · 10:30 AM

1 more date through Nov 28
Art & museums

Specialty Tour: Hamilton's BFF

City of Alexandria calendar · 10:30 AM

Art & museums

Discovering Alexandria Architecture Walking Tour

121 N Fairfax St Alexandria · 11:00 AM

Festivals & markets

Turkey Trot & Brunch

Port City Brewing Company · 11:00 AM

Theater & dance

Nutcracker Ballet

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library (Alexandria) · 11:00 AM

Event

Dungeons & Dragons at the Library

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library (Old Town Alexandria) · 1:00 PM

Free1 more date through Dec 19
Food & drink

Alexandria Cider Festival

City of Alexandria calendar · 1:00 PM

Event

Know Your Rights/Conoce Tus Derechos

2501 Sherwood Hall Lane Alexandria · 2:00 PM

Art & museums

Historic Grounds

9000 Richmond Hwy. Alexandria · 2:00 PM

Event

Handcraft Tuesday: Weekend Edition

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library (Alexandria) · 2:00 PM

Festivals & markets

2026 Holiday Tree Lighting

City of Alexandria calendar · 6:00 PM

Comedy

Improv Comedy Show with the Auxiliary

201 South Washington Street Alexandria · 8:00 PM

Art & museums

The Cards You Were Born With

301 S. Washington Street Alexandria · 12:00 PM

Art & museums

The Lutheran Seminary in the Battle of Gettysburg

614 Oronoco Street Alexandria · 2:00 PM

Sports

Alexandria Holiday Invitational Cheer Competition

City of Alexandria calendar · 2:00 PM

Art & museums

From Quilts to Keepsakes

9000 Richmond Hwy. Alexandria · 2:30 PM

Music

WMYO & WMCO Fall Concert

5801 Franconia Rd Alexandria · 3:00 PM

Music

Brass of Peace and Premier Band Alumni

6362 Lincolnia Road Alexandria · 7:00 PM

Music

MARSHALL CRENSHAW with Sarah Borges & Eric Ambel

The Birchmere · 7:30 PM

Event

Storytime in the Reading Garden

Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden at the library · 11:00 AM

Art & museums

Eco:mmunion: Conversations to Sustain People and Planet

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library (Old Town Alexandria) · 6:45 PM

Free
Sports

51st Annual Alexandria Turkey Trot

1005 Mount Vernon Avenue Alexandria · 9:00 AM

Art & museums

Specialty Tour: Women in Medicine

City of Alexandria calendar · 4:00 PM

Music

An Evening with THE SELDOM SCENE

The Birchmere · 7:30 PM

Event

Handy Bikes & Port City Brewing Present: Pedals & Pints

Handy Bikes · 10:30 AM

Food & drink

Oysterfest 2026 at Lost Boy Cider

317 Hooffs Run Dr Alexandria · 12:00 PM

Festivals & markets

Holiday Makers' Market with Made in ALX

Port City Brewing Company · 12:00 PM

Comedy

Jokes on Tap: FREE Comedy Night

Port City Brewing Company · 7:00 PM

Free
Music

THE MANHATTANS Featuring GERALD ALSTON

The Birchmere · 7:30 PM

Event

Tabletop Takeover

Port City Brewing Company · 3:00 PM

Comedy

Family Holiday Magic Show

City of Alexandria calendar · 7:30 PM

Free
Art & museums

Eat, Drink, and Be Merry

Studio 19 - Scope Gallery · Through Dec 27

Event

DASH 101: Your Ride, Your Way

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library (Old Town Alexandria) · 6:00 PM

Free
Art & museums

Festive Luminescence

Studio 28 - Enamelists Gallery · Through Dec 31

Event

Sunshine Readers

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library (Old Town Alexandria) · 10:00 AM

Free
Art & museums

One for You, One for Me

Fire On Studio 22 · Through Dec 31

Event

Tote Bag Mending

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library (Old Town Alexandria) · 6:00 PM

Free
Music

AN EVENING WITH TREVOR HALL

The Birchmere · 7:30 PM

Art & museums

One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure

650 Jefferson Drive SW Washington · 10:30 AM

Event

Duncan Library Fall Book Sale

2500 Commonwealth Avenue Alexandria · 5:00 PM

1 more date through Dec 4
Music

JOHNNYSWIM: The JOHNNYSWIM Christmas Show

The Birchmere · 7:30 PM

Event

Accessibility Event Show 2026

701 North Fairfax Street Alexandria · 9:00 AM

Event

Accessible Events Show USA

701 North Fairfax Street Alexandria · 9:00 AM

Music

CHRIS BOTTI

The Birchmere · 7:30 PM

1 more date through Dec 5
Event

Friends of the Barrett Library Winter Book Sale

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library (Old Town Alexandria) · 10:00 AM

Art & museums

Alexandria Film Festival: Cold Mountain (2003)

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library (Old Town Alexandria) · 10:00 AM

Free
Event

Period Products 101: Exploring Reusable and Disposable Options for Young People

Ms. Moxie's Moon Shop · 10:00 AM

Free
Festivals & markets

Scottish Walk Parade Open House

121 N Fairfax St Alexandria · 10:00 AM

Festivals & markets

Alexandria Scottish Walk Holiday Parade

City of Alexandria calendar · 10:30 AM

Art & museums

Friendship Firehouse Museum Open

City of Alexandria calendar · 11:00 AM

Festivals & markets

Family Winter Holiday FUN!

City of Alexandria calendar · 11:30 AM

Art & museums

Ship Biscuit Ornaments

City of Alexandria calendar · 2:00 PM

Event

Spanish Conversation Club

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library (Old Town Alexandria) · 3:00 PM

Free
Festivals & markets

Alexandria Holiday Boat Parade of Lights

City of Alexandria calendar · 5:30 PM

Event

Durant Brunch Bunch

City of Alexandria calendar · 10:00 AM

Art & museums

Old Town Gingerbread Decorating

City of Alexandria calendar · 12:00 PM

Music

THE STRING QUEENS

The Birchmere · 7:30 PM

Event

Charles Houston's Line Dance Social

City of Alexandria calendar · 6:30 PM

Music

CHRIS ISAAK “On Tour For The Holidays”

The Birchmere · 7:30 PM

Music

THE WOOD BROTHERS with Tyler Ramsey

The Birchmere · 7:30 PM

1 more date through Dec 11
Festivals & markets

Grinchmas

City of Alexandria calendar · 9:30 AM

Festivals & markets

Breakfast with Santa

City of Alexandria calendar · 10:00 AM

Art & museums

Christmas in Camp

City of Alexandria calendar · 12:00 PM

Event

Building Better Bonds!

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library (Old Town Alexandria) · 2:00 PM

Free
Festivals & markets

Alexandria Celebrates Kwanzaa

City of Alexandria calendar · 5:00 PM

Music

A Very MAYSA Christmas

The Birchmere · 7:30 PM

Music

Colonial Handbell Ringers Concert

Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum · 2:00 PM

Music

ERIC BENET

The Birchmere · 7:30 PM

Event

Parents Night Out

City of Alexandria calendar · 6:30 PM

Music

A Gospel Christmas with Robert E. Person

MetroStage at The Lyceum · 7:00 PM

Music

Traditional Music Series: An Irish Christmas

Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum · 7:00 PM

Music

TAB BENOIT with BONERAMA “Blues & Brass Winter Tour”

The Birchmere · 7:30 PM

Event

Holiday Sing Along!

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library (Old Town Alexandria) · 11:00 AM

Free
Music

CARBON LEAF

The Birchmere · 7:30 PM

1 more date through Dec 18
Event

Senior Events Ugly Sweater Party

City of Alexandria calendar · 11:00 AM

Music

JOHN VIOLINIST LIVE!

The Birchmere · 7:30 PM

Music

LUTHER RELIVES Holiday Show Featuring WILLIAM “SMOOTH” WARDLAW

The Birchmere · 7:30 PM

Music

A CHRISTMAS BRASS SPECTACULAR! WITH THE CAPITOL BONES ALL-BRASS BIG BAND WITH LENA SEIKALY

The Birchmere · 7:30 PM

Comedy

A JOHN WATERS CHRISTMAS

The Birchmere · 7:30 PM

Music

Tarsha Fitzgerald Presents: VOICES OF MOTOWN CHRISTMAS SHOW

The Birchmere · 7:30 PM

Music

BELA DONA BAND

The Birchmere · 7:30 PM

Music

New Year's Eve with THE SELDOM SCENE and BIG HOWDY

The Birchmere · 7:30 PM

Festivals & markets

2026 New Year's Eve Fireworks

City of Alexandria calendar · 8:00 PM

Music

LAST TRAIN HOME

The Birchmere · 7:30 PM

Art & museums

Gradients

Studio 29 - Potomac Fiber Arts Gallery · Through Jan 31

Music

RICKY SKAGGS & KENTUCKY THUNDER

The Birchmere · 7:30 PM

1 more date through Jan 9
Music

Traditional Music Series: Mossy Banks

Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum · 7:30 PM

Music

EVA CASSIDY TRIBUTE CONCERT

The Birchmere · 7:30 PM

1 more date through Jan 11
Music

Newmyer Flyer Presents LAUREL CANYON: Golden Songs of Los Angeles 1966-'73

The Birchmere · 7:30 PM

Music

PIECES OF A DREAM “50th Anniversary”

The Birchmere · 7:30 PM

Music

JARROD LAWSON

The Birchmere · 7:30 PM

Music

WHO'S BAD – The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience

The Birchmere · 7:30 PM

Music

DAR WILLIAMS

The Birchmere · 7:30 PM

1 more date through Jan 23
Music

FUNKY DINEVA LIVE: Funky Dineva QUINTEN LATHAM

The Birchmere · 7:30 PM

Music

TREY DANIELS

The Birchmere · 7:30 PM

Music

THE WALLS GROUP

The Birchmere · 7:30 PM

Music

AVERY*SUNSHINE

The Birchmere · 7:30 PM

Event

ACRP Discerning Dinner

City of Alexandria calendar · 6:00 PM

Music

BOB SCHNEIDER

The Birchmere · 7:30 PM

Music

An Evening with BEBEL GILBERTO

The Birchmere · 7:30 PM

Art & museums

Home is Where the He(art) is

Studio 29 - Potomac Fiber Arts Gallery · Through Mar 7

Music

LINDSEY WEBSTER

The Birchmere · 7:30 PM

Music

AFTER DARK Featuring ANGIE PONTANI & BRIAN NEWMAN

The Birchmere · 7:30 PM

Comedy

GARRISON KEILLOR TONIGHT

The Birchmere · 7:30 PM

Music

Valentine's Weekend with KEVIN ROSS

The Birchmere · 7:30 PM

1 more date through Feb 13
Music

MASTERS OF HAWAIIAN MUSIC: George Kahumoku Jr, Herb Ohta Jr, & Sonny Lim

The Birchmere · 7:30 PM

Music

NORMAN BROWN

The Birchmere · 7:30 PM

Music

Daryl Davis Presents: 12th Annual THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES

The Birchmere · 7:30 PM

Music

A Musical Journey to Freedom Along the Underground Railroad

MetroStage at The Lyceum · 7:00 PM

Theater & dance

THE MUSICAL BOX Proudly Presents AND THEN THERE WAS PHIL

The Birchmere · 7:30 PM

Music

MICKY DOLENZ – 60 Years Of The Monkees

The Birchmere · 7:30 PM

Music

MATT NATHANSON – To The Point Solo Tour 2027

The Birchmere · 7:30 PM

1 more date through Feb 27
Festivals & markets

Eco-City Festival & ALX Dog Walk

City of Alexandria calendar · 9:00 AM

Free

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