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Jun 25th
Baby and Toddler Time
Kids
Baby and Toddler Time
Tuesday, June 25 2024 11:00am - 11:30am
Songs, games, movement and more for ages 0-23 months
Just For Kids
Baby and Toddler Time - Activities For Ages 0-23 Months
Kids
Baby and Toddler Time - Activities For Ages 0-23 Months
Tuesday, June 25 2024 11:00am - 11:30am
Songs, games, movement and more for ages 0-23 months
Just For Kids
June Murder by the Book Club: Everyone On This Train Is A Suspect
Book Club
Book Club
Join us for a thrilling discussion of our June Murder by the Book Club pick: Everyone on This Train is a Suspect by Benjamin Stevenson
Book Club
Justin Trawick @ Birchmere
Music
Live Music
Justin Trawick
Music
The Wallflowers @ Birchmere
Music
Live Music
The Wallflowers
Music
Pete Baker @ Murphy's Grand Irish Pub
Music
Live Music
Pete Baker
Music
Argentina v. Chile - Matchday 2 of 3 #CopaAmerica #WatchParty
Activity
Copa América #WatchParty #AlexandriaBierGarden: Get ready for an epic match
Activity
Holly Montgomery @ Basin Street Lounge
Music
Live Music
Holly Montgomery Band
Music
Jun 26th
Summer Quest: Brixalot Legos
Kids
Summer Quest: Brixalot Legos
Wednesday, June 26 2024 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Duplo train Legos and more--come and play!
Recommended for ages 5+
Just For Kids
Brixalot Legos
Kids
Brixalot Legos
Wednesday, June 26 2024 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Duplo train Legos and more--come and play!
Recommended for ages 5+.
Just For Kids
Josephine Wine Class - French Chenin Blanc
Wine
Wine
Join us in Bar Jo for a wine tasting and class centered around wines made from the versatile Chenin Blanc grape in France!
Wine
Kenny Kohlhaas @ Murphy's Grand Irish Pub
Music
Live Music
Kenny Kohlhaas
Music
Jun 27th
Summer Quest: Outdoor Play Mornings
Kids
Summer Quest: Outdoor Play Mornings
Thursday, June 27 2024 11:00am - 11:45am
It's time to play on the lawn outside the Children's Room. Ages 2+
Just For Kids
Summer Quest: Outdoor Play Mornings on the Columbus St Lawn
Kids
Summer Quest: Outdoor Play Mornings on the Columbus St Lawn
Thursday, June 27 2024 11:00am - 11:45am
It's time to play on the lawn outside the Children's Room. Ages 2+
Just For Kids
Learn and Play Mahjong
Library
Learn and Play Mahjong
Thursday, June 27 2024 2:00pm - 4:00pm
The Barrett Branch Mahjong group meets the second and fourth Thursdays of the month from 2-4 pm on the second floor. Accommodation is for 12 players so f...
Library Event
Summer Quest: Amazing Reptiles
Library
Summer Quest: Amazing Reptiles
Thursday, June 27 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meet and learn about some amazing reptiles with My Reptile Guys. Ages 6+
Library Event
Pat Garvey @ Murphy's Grand Irish Pub
Music
Live Music
Pat Garvey
Music
Jun 28th
Trivia Nights at Historic Sites: First Ladies
Activity
Join us all summer for trivia in the Lee-Fendall House garden! This week's theme: First Ladies.
Activity
June Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Club: The Poisons We Drink by Bethany Baptiste
Book Club
Book Club
Join us for a discussion of our June Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Club pick- The Poisons We Drink by Bethany Baptiste
Book Club
Be'la Dona @ Birchmere
Music
Live Music
Be'la Dona
Music
Pat Garvey @ Murphy's Grand Irish Pub
Music
Live Music
Pat Garvey
Music
BROKEN GROUND @ The Light Horse
Music
Live Music
Live Music at The Light Horse
Music
Jun 29th
Gary Puckett @ Birchmere
Music
Live Music
Gary Puckett
Music
Chris Timbers Music @ Two Nineteen Restaurant
Music
Live Music
Chris Timbers Band
Music
Tennessee Frisky - #LiveMusic In the #BierGarden
Music
Live Music
Enjoy an epic night of #LIVEMUSIC with your friends - it's gonna be lit!
Music
Diplomatic Immunity @ The Light Horse
Music
Live Music
Diplomatic Immunity
Music
Jul 2nd
Baby and Toddler Time
Kids
Baby and Toddler Time
Tuesday, July 02 2024 11:00am - 11:30am
Join Miss Lisa for songs, games, movement activities and more fun that's just right for ages 0-23 months
Just For Kids
Pete Baker @ Murphy's Grand Irish Pub
Music
Live Music
Pete Baker
Music
Holly Montgomery @ Basin Street Lounge
Music
Live Music
Holly Montgomery Band
Music
Jul 6th
All We Can Save Circle
Library
All We Can Save Circle
Saturday, July 06 2024 10:00am - 11:00am
The Barrett Branch is hosting an All We Can Save Circle open to all interested in sincere discussion centered on the climate crisis and for those seekin...
Library Event
Civil War Hospital Tour
history
History
Delve into the history of the Lee-Fendall House as a Union Army hospital in Union-occupied Alexandria during the Civil War.
History
Tours and Walks
Donnell Rawlings @ Birchmere
Music
Live Music
Donnell Rawlings
Music
Both Sides @ Murphy's Grand Irish Pub
Music
Live Music
Both Sides
Music
BROKEN GROUND @ Murphy's Grand Irish Pub
Music
Live Music
BROKEN GROUND
Music
Hall pass nova band @ The Light Horse
Music
Live Music
Hall pass nova band
Music
Jul 9th
Summer Quest: Baby & Toddler Time With Kofi Dennis
Kids
Summer Quest: Baby & Toddler Time With Kofi Dennis
Tuesday, July 09 2024 11:00am - 11:30am
Baby Artsplay Artist Kofi Dennis leads Baby and Toddler Time today!
Just For Kids
Modern History of Palestine During the British Mandate
Library
Modern History of Palestine During the British Mandate
Tuesday, July 09 2024 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Please join us for a talk by Dr. Rosemarie M. Esber to learn about Palestine's history following the end of World War I, from 1918-1948.
Library Event
Pete Baker @ Murphy's Grand Irish Pub
Music
Live Music
Pete Baker
Music
Holly Montgomery @ Basin Street Lounge
Music
Live Music
Holly Montgomery Band
Music
Jul 10th
Bar C Ranch: Animal Adaptations
Library
Bar C Ranch: Animal Adaptations
Wednesday, July 10 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm
How do 5 different live animal species survive in the wild? Learn all about their lives in this hands on experience.
Ages 6+
Library Event
Los Lobos @ Birchmere
Music
Live Music
Los Lobos
Music
Kenny Kohlhaas @ Murphy's Grand Irish Pub
Music
Live Music
Kenny Kohlhaas
Music
Jul 11th
Kaydee Puppets
Kids
Kaydee Puppets
Thursday, July 11 2024 11:00am - 11:35am
Puppet fun for your little ones! Ages 2+
Just For Kids
Learn and Play Mahjong
Library
Learn and Play Mahjong
Thursday, July 11 2024 2:00pm - 4:00pm
The Barrett Branch Mahjong group meets the second and fourth Thursdays of the month from 2-4 pm on the second floor. Accommodation is for 12 players so f...
Library Event
Pat Garvey @ Murphy's Grand Irish Pub
Music
Live Music
Pat Garvey
Music
Jul 12th
Patty Griffin @ Birchmere
Music
Live Music
Patty Griffin
Music
Trivia Nights at Historic Sites: Alexandria History
Activity
Join us all summer for trivia in the Lee-Fendall garden! This week's theme: Alexandria History.
Activity
Chrisette Michele @ Birchmere
Music
Live Music
Chrisette Michele
Music
Pat Garvey @ Murphy's Grand Irish Pub
Music
Live Music
Pat Garvey
Music
Powers & McLaughlin @ Murphy's Grand Irish Pub
Music
Live Music
Powers & McLaughlin
Music
Jul 13th
Beyond the Battlefield: A Civil War Walking Tour of Alexandria
history
History
This walking tour tells the stories of soldiers, citizens, and self-liberated African Americans in Civil War Alexandria.
History
Tours and Walks
Alexandria's 275th Birthday
Party
Fireworks - ALX275
Alexandria turns 275! Join the celebration at Oronoco Bay Park. Complete with live music from the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra followed by fireworks at 9:30pm.
4th of July
Festival
Patty Griffin @ Birchmere
Music
Live Music
Patty Griffin
Music
Chrisette Michele @ Birchmere
Music
Live Music
Chrisette Michele
Music
Jul 15th
Read, See, Do at Carlyle House
Library
Read, See, Do at Carlyle House
Monday, July 15 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Stories and other activities at historic Carlyle House in Old Town. (121 N Fairfax Street). Ages 4-8
Library Event
What is the Bottle Deposit System?
Library
What is the Bottle Deposit System?
Monday, July 15 2024 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Rick Galliher, president of the Virginia Bottle Bill Organization, will give a presentation on how a bottle deposit system works and the benefits to both co...
Library Event
Colby Sard @ Murphy's Grand Irish Pub
Music
Live Music
Colby Sard
Music
Jul 16th
Baby and Toddler Time
Kids
Baby and Toddler Time
Tuesday, July 16 2024 11:00am - 11:30am
Join Miss Lisa for songs, games, movement activities and more fun that's just right for ages 0-23 months
Just For Kids
Z.O.M.S. - Zombie Outbreak Master Strategists
Library
Z.O.M.S. - Zombie Outbreak Master Strategists
Tuesday, July 16 2024 3:00pm - 4:15pm
Teens, ages 12-18, will develop an emergency plan for a zombie invasion of Alexandria.
Library Event
July Fiction Book Club: Real Americans by Rachel Khong
Book Club
Book Club
Join us as we discuss Real Americans by Rachel Khong at our July Fiction Book Club!
Book Club
Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox @ Birchmere
Music
Live Music
Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox
Music
Pete Baker @ Murphy's Grand Irish Pub
Music
Live Music
Pete Baker
Music
Holly Montgomery @ Basin Street Lounge
Music
Live Music
Holly Montgomery Band
Music
Jul 17th
Mad Science: Spin, Pop, BOOM!
Library
Mad Science: Spin, Pop, BOOM!
Wednesday, July 17 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Science right before your eyes! Ages 6+
Library Event
Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox @ Birchmere
Music
Live Music
Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox
Music
Kenny Kohlhaas @ Murphy's Grand Irish Pub
Music
Live Music
Kenny Kohlhaas
Music
Jul 18th
Summer Quest: Outdoor Play Mornings
Kids
Summer Quest: Outdoor Play Mornings
Thursday, July 18 2024 11:00am - 11:45am
It's time to play on the lawn outside the Children's Room. Ages 2+
Just For Kids
Summer Quest: Outdoor Play Mornings on the Columbus St Lawn
Kids
Summer Quest: Outdoor Play Mornings on the Columbus St Lawn
Thursday, July 18 2024 11:00am - 11:45am
It's time to play on the lawn outside the Children's Room. Ages 2+
Just For Kids
Tab Benoit @ Birchmere
Music
Live Music
Tab Benoit
Music
Rocky Guttmann @ Murphy's Grand Irish Pub
Music
Live Music
Rocky Guttmann
Music
Jul 19th
July Bad Romance Book Club: The 7-10 Split by Karmen Lee
Book Club
Book Club
Join us for our July Bad Romance Book Club meeting where we'll be discussing The 7-10 Split by Karmen Lee!
Book Club
The Bacon Brothers @ Birchmere
Music
Live Music
The Bacon Brothers
Music
Rocky Guttmann @ Murphy's Grand Irish Pub
Music
Live Music
Rocky Guttmann
Music
Practically Einstein @ Murphy's Grand Irish Pub
Music
Live Music
Practically Einstein
Music
The Darts (DMV) @ The Light Horse
Music
Live Music
The Darts (DMV)
Music
Jul 20th
Dungeons & Dragons at the Library
Library
Dungeons & Dragons at the Library
Saturday, July 20 2024 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Come play Dungeons & Dragons. No experience necessary. Open to ages 8-13.
Library Event
The Bacon Brothers @ Birchmere
Music
Live Music
The Bacon Brothers
Music
Lenny's Juke Joint @ Murphy's Grand Irish Pub
Music
Live Music
Lenny's Juke Joint
Music
Collective @ The Light Horse
Music
Live Music
Collective @ The Light Horse
Music
Jul 21st
Dungeons & Dragons at the Library
Library
Dungeons & Dragons at the Library
Sunday, July 21 2024 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Play Dungeons & Dragons. No experience necessary. Open to ages 13-18.
Library Event
Becky Livas & the Bob Boguslaw Trio - Jazz at Meade
Music
Jazz at Meade
Becky Livas & the Bob Boguslaw Trio - Meade Church in partnership with Yellow Door Concerts Proudly presents Jazz at Meade 2024.
Music
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy @ Birchmere
Music
Live Music
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
Music
Rook Richards @ Murphy's Grand Irish Pub
Music
Live Music
Rook Richards
Music
Jul 22nd
Read, See, Do at Carlyle House
Library
Read, See, Do at Carlyle House
Monday, July 22 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Stories and other activities at historic Carlyle House in Old Town. (121 N Fairfax Street). Ages 4-8
Library Event
July Good Yarn Book Club: A Better World by Sarah Langan
Book Club
Book Club
Join us at Old Town Books as we discuss our July Good Yarn book club pick- A Better World by Sarah Langan
Book Club
Colby Sard @ Murphy's Grand Irish Pub
Music
Live Music
Colby Sard
Music
Jul 23rd
Baby and Toddler Time
Kids
Baby and Toddler Time
Tuesday, July 23 2024 11:00am - 11:30am
Join Miss Lisa for songs, games, movement activities and more fun that's just right for ages 0-23 months
Just For Kids
July Murder by the Book Club: Diavola by Jennifer Thorne
Book Club
Book Club
Join us for a thrilling discussion of our July Murder by the Book Club pick: Diavola by Jennifer Thorne
Book Club
Pete Baker @ Murphy's Grand Irish Pub
Music
Live Music
Pete Baker
Music
Holly Montgomery @ Basin Street Lounge
Music
Live Music
Holly Montgomery Band
Music
Jul 25th
Kids Nature Show
Kids
Kids Nature Show
Thursday, July 25 2024 11:00am - 11:30am
Learn about wild animals with Cobra Caroline and her crew of puppets. Ages 2+
Just For Kids
Learn and Play Mahjong
Library
Learn and Play Mahjong
Thursday, July 25 2024 2:00pm - 4:00pm
The Barrett Branch Mahjong group meets the second and fourth Thursdays of the month from 2-4 pm on the second floor. Accommodation is for 12 players so f...
Library Event
Lyfe Jennings @ Birchmere
Music
Live Music
Lyfe Jennings
Music
Pat Carroll @ Murphy's Grand Irish Pub
Music
Live Music
Pat Carroll
Music
Jul 26th
Trivia Nights at Historic Sites: Summer Olympics
Activity
Join us all summer for trivia in the Lee-Fendall House garden! This week's theme: Summer Olympics.
Activity
July Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Club: The Stardust Grail by Yume Kitasei
Book Club
Book Club
Join us for a discussion of our July Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Club pick- The Stardust Grail by Yume Kitasei
Book Club
Pat Carroll @ Murphy's Grand Irish Pub
Music
Live Music
Pat Carroll
Music
Holly Montgomery @ Basin Street Lounge
Music
Live Music
Holly Montgomery Band
Music
Climb On @ The Light Horse
Music
Live Music
Climb On at The Light Horse
Music
Jul 27th
Incorporating Native Plants for Biodiversity
Library
Incorporating Native Plants for Biodiversity
Saturday, July 27 2024 11:00am - 12:30pm
Janet Entwistle will give a seminar on practical ways to enhance our local ecosystem through planting native plants and following supportive maintenance...
Library Event
Countess Luann @ Birchmere
Music
Live Music
Countess Luann
Music
Diplomatic Immunity @ The Light Horse
Music
Live Music
Diplomatic Immunity
Music
Jul 30th
Arts On the Horizon: Rainforest Journey
Library
Arts On the Horizon: Rainforest Journey
Tuesday, July 30 2024 11:00am - 11:35am
Using props, music, sounds, and movement, we will explore the amazing plants, flowers, insects, and animals found in the rain forest. Recommended for age...
Library Event
Ladysmith Black Mambazo @ Birchmere
Music
Live Music
Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Music
Pete Baker @ Murphy's Grand Irish Pub
Music
Live Music
Pete Baker
Music
Holly Montgomery @ Basin Street Lounge
Music
Live Music
Holly Montgomery Band
Music
Jul 31st
Brixalot Lego
Library
Brixalot Lego
Wednesday, July 31 2024 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Lego fun with tons of bricks and a different special theme each week.
Library Event
Kamasi Washington @ Birchmere
Music
Live Music
Kamasi Washington
Music
Kenny Kohlhaas @ Murphy's Grand Irish Pub
Music
Live Music
Kenny Kohlhaas
Music
Aug 3rd
All We Can Save Circle
Library
All We Can Save Circle
Saturday, August 03 2024 10:00am - 11:00am
The Barrett Branch is hosting an All We Can Save Circle open to all interested in sincere discussion centered on the climate crisis and for those seek...
Library Event
The Women of Lee-Fendall
Activity
Learn the lives of the women who lived in the Lee-Fendall House during its private ownership and early years as a museum.
Activity
Michael Franks @ Birchmere
Music
Live Music
Michael Franks
Music
Both Sides @ Murphy's Grand Irish Pub
Music
Live Music
Both Sides
Music
Practically Einstein @ Murphy's Grand Irish Pub
Music
Live Music
Practically Einstein
Music
Didn't Get the Memo @ The Light Horse
Music
Live Music
Didn't Get the Memo LIVE @ The Light Horse
Music
Aug 6th
Baby and Toddler Time
Kids
Baby and Toddler Time
Tuesday, August 06 2024 11:00am - 11:30am
Join Miss Lisa for songs, games, movement activities and more fun that's just right for ages 0-23 months
Just For Kids
Robert Earl Keen @ Birchmere
Music
Live Music
Robert Earl Keen
Music
Pete Baker @ Murphy's Grand Irish Pub
Music
Live Music
Pete Baker
Music
Holly Montgomery @ Basin Street Lounge
Music
Live Music
Holly Montgomery Band
Music
Aug 7th
Brixalot Lego
Library
Brixalot Lego
Wednesday, August 07 2024 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Lego fun with tons of bricks and a different special theme each week.
Library Event
Robert Earl Keen @ Birchmere
Music
Live Music
Robert Earl Keen
Music
Kenny Kohlhaas @ Murphy's Grand Irish Pub
Music
Live Music
Kenny Kohlhaas
Music
Aug 8th
Oh, Susannah!
Library
Oh, Susannah!
Thursday, August 08 2024 11:00am - 11:45am
Sing along with Susannah! Ages 0-5
Library Event
Learn and Play Mahjong
Library
Learn and Play Mahjong
Thursday, August 08 2024 2:00pm - 4:00pm
The Barrett Branch Mahjong group meets the second and fourth Thursdays of the month from 2-4 pm on the second floor. Accommodation is for 12 players so...
Library Event
Robert Earl Keen @ Birchmere
Music
Live Music
Robert Earl Keen
Music
Aug 9th
Trivia Nights at Historic Sites: Star Wars
Activity
Join us all summer for trivia in the Lee-Fendall House garden! This week's theme: Star Wars!
Activity
White Ford Bronco @ Birchmere
Music
Live Music
White Ford Bronco
Music
Powers & McLaughlin @ Murphy's Grand Irish Pub
Music
Live Music
Powers & McLaughlin
Music
Aug 13th
Summer Quest: Baby & Toddler Time With Kofi Dennis
Kids
Summer Quest: Baby & Toddler Time With Kofi Dennis
Tuesday, August 13 2024 11:00am - 11:30am
Baby Artsplay Artist Kofi Dennis leads Baby and Toddler Time today!
Just For Kids
Z.O.M.S. - Zombie Outbreak Master Strategists
Library
Z.O.M.S. - Zombie Outbreak Master Strategists
Tuesday, August 13 2024 3:00pm - 4:15pm
Teens, ages 12-18, will envision how the City can recover and protect against future zombie attacks.
Library Event
Holly Montgomery @ Basin Street Lounge
Music
Live Music
Holly Montgomery Band
Music
Aug 18th
Dungeons & Dragons at the Library
Library
Dungeons & Dragons at the Library
Sunday, August 18 2024 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Play Dungeons & Dragons. No experience necessary. Open to ages 13-18.
Library Event
Lovejoy Group - Jazz at Meade
Music
Jazz at Meade
Lovejoy Group - Meade Church in partnership with Yellow Door Concerts Proudly presents Jazz at Meade 2024.
Music
Secret Sisters @ Birchmere
Music
Live Music
Secret Sisters
Music
Jon Muq @ Birchmere
Music
Live Music
Jon Muq
Music
