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Clay and Community
Group and collaborative ceramic works on the theme of community.
WHO Everyone
WhenMon Sep 28–Sun Nov 1, 2026 · daily 11 AM – 6 PM per calendar listing
WhereTorpedo Factory Art Center, Studio 19 – Scope Gallery, 105 N Union St, Alexandria
CostSee organizer website for details
Nocturnal: Things that go Bump in the Night
Halloween-themed pottery, glass, paintings and prints.
WHO Everyone
WhenThu Oct 1–Sat Oct 31, 2026 · daily 11 AM – 6 PM per calendar listing
WhereTorpedo Factory Art Center, Torpedo Factory Art Center, 105 N Union St, Alexandria
CostSee organizer website for details
What the Season Keeps
Autumn enamel work in earthy palettes and textured surfaces.
WHO Everyone
WhenThu Oct 1–Sat Oct 31, 2026 · Contact organizer for hours
WhereTorpedo Factory Art Center, Studio 28 – Enamelists Gallery, 105 N Union St, Alexandria
CostSee organizer website for details
Square
Fiber art exhibit on the theme 'Geometric square, square root'.
WHO Everyone
WhenTue Oct 6–Sun Nov 8, 2026 · Contact organizer for hours
WhereTorpedo Factory Art Center, Studio 29 – Potomac Fiber Arts Gallery, 105 N Union St, Alexandria
CostSee organizer website for details
Multiple Exposures Gallery New Member Photography Exhibitions
'Living Geometry' by Anice Hoachlander and 'What is Left Behind' by Alistair Corden.
WHO Everyone
WhenTue Oct 13–Sun Nov 22, 2026 · Contact organizer for hours
WhereTorpedo Factory Art Center, Multiple Exposures Gallery – Studio 7, 105 N Union St, Alexandria
CostSee organizer website for details
Alexandria Colonial Tours Ghost Tour
Lantern-lit ghost and graveyard walk through Old Town, led by a costumed guide.
WHO Everyone
WhenWed Oct 14–Sat Oct 31, 2026 · Nightly Oct 14–31, 7:30–8:30 PM (also Nov 1–2 per page)
WhereRamsay House (Fri/Sat, Halloween & Nov 1–2 meet at Burke & Herbert Bank, 100 S. Fairfax St.), 100 S Fairfax St, Alexandria
CostAdult $20; Children 7–17 $10; under 6 free; Senior $19; Military adult $19 / child $9
Keiko Matsui
Keiko Matsui brings her smooth-jazz piano to the Birchmere's music hall for one night.
WHO Everyone
WhenThu Oct 15, 2026 · 2026-10-15 7:30 PM
WhereThe Birchmere Music Hall, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave, Alexandria
Cost$55.00 ($70.25 through Ticketmaster, $62.00 at the Birchmere Box Office)
Photo: The Birchmere (venue promo art) via birchmere.com
Gerald Albright
Saxophonist Gerald Albright, a Los Angeles native, plays the Birchmere's supper-club room.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Oct 16, 2026 · 2026-10-16 7:30 PM
WhereThe Birchmere Music Hall, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave, Alexandria
Cost$59.50 ($75.80 through Ticketmaster, $66.50 at the Birchmere Box Office)
Photo: The Birchmere (venue promo art) via birchmere.com
Sticker Treat (Halloween Sticker Crawl)
Grab the reusable sticker book and map at Penny Post, then hit 25+ Old Town stops for stickers.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Oct 16–Sun Oct 18, 2026 · Fri & Sat 10 AM-4 PM, Sun 12-4 PM
WherePenny Post (start), 1201 King St, Alexandria
Cost$20 + fees (from Visit Alexandria/Eventbrite; organizer page prints no price)
Photo: organizer via shoppennypost.com
THE WHISPERS – 60th Anniversary!
The Whispers mark 60 years of R&B harmony with a Birchmere anniversary night.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Oct 17, 2026 · 2026-10-17 7:30 PM
WhereThe Birchmere Music Hall, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave, Alexandria
Cost$95.00 ($119.70 through Ticketmaster, $102.00 at the Birchmere Box Office)
Photo: The Birchmere (venue promo art) via birchmere.com
She Loves Me
Book by Joe Masteroff, music by Jerry Bock, lyrics by Sheldon Harnick; directed and choreographed by Mitchell Aiello.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Oct 17–Sat Nov 7, 2026 · Thu–Sat 8 PM; Sun 2 PM
WhereThe Little Theatre of Alexandria, 600 Wolfe St, Alexandria
Cost$36 (plus $4 service charge)
Photo: The Little Theatre of Alexandria via thelittletheatre.com
Daryl Davis Presents: A Tribute To Chuck Berry
Daryl Davis leads a 100th-birthday salute to Chuck Berry, the founding father of rock 'n' roll.
WHO Everyone
WhenSun Oct 18, 2026 · 2026-10-18 7:30 PM
WhereThe Birchmere Music Hall, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave, Alexandria
Cost$39.50 ($53.65 through Ticketmaster, $46.50 at the Birchmere Box Office)
Photo: The Birchmere (venue promo art) via birchmere.com
FIVE FOR FIGHTING WITH STRING QUARTET, with Lace & Lee
John Ondrasik's Five for Fighting songs, rearranged for string quartet, with Lace & Lee opening.
WHO Everyone
WhenTue Oct 20, 2026 · 2026-10-20 7:30 PM
WhereThe Birchmere Music Hall, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave, Alexandria
Cost$49.50 ($63.45 through Ticketmaster, $56.50 at the Birchmere Box Office)
Photo: The Birchmere (venue promo art) via birchmere.com
PHIL VASSAR (Acoustic) with Talbot Mayo
Phil Vassar strips his country hits down to piano and voice, with Talbot Mayo opening.
WHO Everyone
WhenThu Oct 22, 2026 · 2026-10-22 7:30 PM
WhereThe Birchmere Music Hall, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave, Alexandria
Cost$59.50 ($75.80 through Ticketmaster, $66.50 at the Birchmere Box Office)
Photo: The Birchmere (venue promo art) via birchmere.com
David Cross
Emmy winner David Cross brings stand-up to the Birchmere. The page marks it sold out.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Oct 23, 2026 · 2026-10-23 7:30 PM
WhereThe Birchmere Music Hall, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave, Alexandria
Cost$49.50 ($63.45 through Ticketmaster, $56.50 at the Birchmere Box Office)
Photo: The Birchmere (venue promo art) via birchmere.com
32nd Annual Art Safari
Hands-on art activities for kids and families on all three floors.
WHO Family
WhenSat Oct 24, 2026 · Oct 24 11 AM – 3 PM
WhereTorpedo Factory Art Center, 105 N Union St, Alexandria
CostSee organizer website for details
Halloween Party: The Headless Horseman
Annual Sleepy Hollow-themed party; fully transformed bar.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Oct 24, 2026 · Sat Oct 24 (time not printed)
WhereThe Light Horse, 715 King St, Alexandria
CostSee organizer website for details
Old Town Trick-or-Treat
Start at Pippin for a map, then 25+ participating businesses.
WHO Family
WhenSat Oct 24, 2026 · Sat Oct 24 11 AM-4 PM (hours from Visit Alexandria)
WherePippin Toy Co. (map pickup), Old Town, 1310 King St, Alexandria
CostFree
Photo: Pippin Toy Co. / organizer via pippintoyco.com
JOSH RITTER: A Book Of Gold Thrown Open
Josh Ritter's A Book of Gold Thrown Open runs two nights. Saturday is sold out, Sunday still has seats.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Oct 24–Sun Oct 25, 2026 · 2026-10-24 7:30 PM; 2026-10-25 7:30 PM
WhereThe Birchmere Music Hall, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave, Alexandria
Cost$49.50 ($63.45 through Ticketmaster, $56.50 at the Birchmere Box Office)
Photo: The Birchmere (venue promo art) via birchmere.com
30th Annual Del Ray Halloween Parade
Starts at Mount Vernon & E. Bellefonte, ends at Mount Vernon Recreation fields with music and awards.
WHO Everyone
WhenSun Oct 25, 2026 · Sun Oct 25 2 PM; contest check-in 1 PM at Mt Vernon & Howell
WhereMount Vernon Avenue, Del Ray, Mount Vernon Ave at E Bellefonte Ave, Alexandria
CostFree
David B. Cole and Main Street Blues
Santana/Hendrix-style guitar, jazz standards, blues and classic R&B.
WHO Everyone
WhenMon Oct 26, 2026 · Oct 26 7 PM
WhereThe Lyceum (MetroStage at the Lyceum), 201 S Washington St, Alexandria
CostSee organizer website for details
Photo: MetroStage via metrostage.org
Emma Nissen
Emma Nissen, the 25-year-old behind the 'Jesus and Jazz' reels, sings jazz-pop at the Birchmere.
WHO Everyone
WhenTue Oct 27, 2026 · 2026-10-27 7:30 PM
WhereThe Birchmere Music Hall, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave, Alexandria
Cost$35.00 ($47.80 through Ticketmaster, $42.00 at the Birchmere Box Office)
Photo: The Birchmere (venue promo art) via birchmere.com
Boney James
Boney James brings three decades of groove-first saxophone to Alexandria.
WHO Everyone
WhenThu Oct 29, 2026 · 2026-10-29 7:30 PM
WhereThe Birchmere Music Hall, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave, Alexandria
Cost$95.00 ($119.70 through Ticketmaster, $102.00 at the Birchmere Box Office)
Photo: The Birchmere (venue promo art) via birchmere.com
Walter Beasley
Alto saxophonist Walter Beasley headlines a smooth-jazz Friday at the Birchmere.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Oct 30, 2026 · 2026-10-30 7:30 PM
WhereThe Birchmere Music Hall, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave, Alexandria
Cost$59.50 ($75.80 through Ticketmaster, $66.50 at the Birchmere Box Office)
Photo: The Birchmere (venue promo art) via birchmere.com
Alexandria Halloween Bar Crawl
Crawl With US: 9 bars, 3 drinks or shots, no cover.
WHO Adult
WhenFri Oct 30–Sat Oct 31, 2026 · Check-in at The Light Horse Fri 4-6 PM / Sat 3-7 PM; Crawl 4-10 PM; mid party 7-9 PM (The Commodore); after party 10 PM-12 AM
WhereThe Light Horse (check-in), 715 King St, Alexandria
Cost$20 per person both nights; $15 each for 4+; walk-ups $40
Photo: organizer via crawlwith.us
Adults Only Halloween Party
Live DJ, drink and bite specials, arcade games.
WHO Adult only
WhenSat Oct 31, 2026 · Sat Oct 31 8:30-11:30 PM
WhereContinues Arcade, 1050 N Fayette St, Alexandria
CostSee organizer website for details (early bird tickets; includes $5 in tokens)
Alexandria Fall-O-Ween
Local artisans with Halloween décor; costume parade.
WHO Family
WhenSat Oct 31, 2026 · Sat Oct 31 11 AM-5 PM
WhereJohn Carlyle Square Park, 300 John Carlyle St, Alexandria
CostFree
Photo: John Carlyle Square Park / organizer via thecarlylecommunity.com
DWEEZIL ZAPPA DZ20: Like Father, Like Son
Dweezil Zappa celebrates 20 years of playing his father's music live.
WHO Everyone
WhenSun Nov 1, 2026 · 2026-11-01 7:30 PM
WhereThe Birchmere Music Hall, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave, Alexandria
Cost$99.50 ($125.30 through Ticketmaster, $106.50 at the Birchmere Box Office)
Photo: The Birchmere (venue promo art) via birchmere.com
Fall City Views 5k & 10k
Course along the Mount Vernon Trail with Potomac River views.
WHO Everyone
WhenSun Nov 1, 2026 · Sun Nov 1: 10K 7:45 AM, 5K 8 AM
WhereJones Point Park, 125 Jones Point Dr, Alexandria
Cost5K $30, 10K $45 until Oct 15 (then +$5; +$5 race morning)
The Hearth's Embrace
November enamel show in amber hues.
WHO Everyone
WhenSun Nov 1–Mon Nov 30, 2026 · Contact organizer for hours
WhereTorpedo Factory Art Center, Studio 28 – Enamelists Gallery, 105 N Union St, Alexandria
CostSee organizer website for details
Gather Round
Kiln Club ceramic serving pieces for the Thanksgiving table.
WHO Everyone
WhenMon Nov 2–Sun Nov 29, 2026 · daily 11 AM – 6 PM per calendar listing
WhereTorpedo Factory Art Center, Studio 19 – Scope Gallery, 105 N Union St, Alexandria
CostSee organizer website for details
CHOIR! CHOIR! CHOIR! Presents: Landslide: An Epic Fleetwood Mac Singalong!
Choir! Choir! Choir! turns the room into the choir for a Fleetwood Mac singalong. The crowd is the show.
WHO Everyone
WhenTue Nov 3, 2026 · 2026-11-03 7:30 PM
WhereThe Birchmere Music Hall, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave, Alexandria
Cost$35.00 ($47.80 through Ticketmaster, $42.00 at the Birchmere Box Office)
Photo: The Birchmere (venue promo art) via birchmere.com
Ashley Monroe & Charlie Worsham
Country songwriters Ashley Monroe and Charlie Worsham share the Birchmere stage, one night only.
WHO Everyone
WhenWed Nov 4, 2026 · 2026-11-04 7:30 PM
WhereThe Birchmere Music Hall, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave, Alexandria
Cost$35.00 ($47.80 through Ticketmaster, $42.00 at the Birchmere Box Office)
Photo: The Birchmere (venue promo art) via birchmere.com
Euge Groove
Chart-topping saxophonist Euge Groove plays tunes from his new record.
WHO Everyone
WhenThu Nov 5, 2026 · 2026-11-05 7:30 PM
WhereThe Birchmere Music Hall, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave, Alexandria
Cost$45.00 ($60.80 through Ticketmaster, $52.00 at the Birchmere Box Office)
Photo: The Birchmere (venue promo art) via birchmere.com
Paula Poundstone
Paula Poundstone works the room with quick observational stand-up and plenty of crowd talk.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Nov 6–Sat Nov 7, 2026 · 2026-11-06 7:30 PM; 2026-11-07 7:30 PM
WhereThe Birchmere Music Hall, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave, Alexandria
Cost$59.50 ($75.80 through Ticketmaster, $66.50 at the Birchmere Box Office)
Photo: The Birchmere (venue promo art) via birchmere.com
15th Annual Jack T. Farrar, Jr. "Fill the Shoes" 5K
Net proceeds to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Nov 7, 2026 · Sat Nov 7 8-10:30 AM
WhereHayfield Park, 7611 Hayfield Rd, Alexandria
Cost$35 through Nov 5; $40 at packet pickup/race day (cash or check)
Jake Shimabukuro
Ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro shows what four strings can do.
WHO Everyone
WhenSun Nov 8, 2026 · 2026-11-08 7:30 PM
WhereThe Birchmere Music Hall, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave, Alexandria
Cost$49.50 ($63.45 through Ticketmaster, $56.50 at the Birchmere Box Office)
Photo: The Birchmere (venue promo art) via birchmere.com
Celebrate
Seasonal-holiday fiber art exhibit.
WHO Everyone
WhenTue Nov 10, 2026–Sun Jan 3, 2027 · Contact organizer for hours
WhereTorpedo Factory Art Center, Studio 29 – Potomac Fiber Arts Gallery, 105 N Union St, Alexandria
CostSee organizer website for details
Jamal Roberts
Jamal Roberts, the Season 23 American Idol winner, brings his soul set to Alexandria.
WHO Everyone
WhenWed Nov 11, 2026 · 2026-11-11 7:30 PM
WhereThe Birchmere Music Hall, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave, Alexandria
Cost$59.50 ($75.80 through Ticketmaster, $66.50 at the Birchmere Box Office)
Photo: The Birchmere (venue promo art) via birchmere.com
Marty Stuart And His Fabulous Superlatives
Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives, 50 years into his career. A dollar a ticket goes to his Congress of Country Music.
WHO Everyone
WhenThu Nov 12, 2026 · 2026-11-12 7:30 PM
WhereThe Birchmere Music Hall, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave, Alexandria
Cost$80.50 ($101.75 through Ticketmaster, $87.50 at the Birchmere Box Office)
Photo: The Birchmere (venue promo art) via birchmere.com
Chanté Moore
Chanté Moore brings her five-octave R&B voice to the Birchmere.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Nov 13–Sat Nov 14, 2026 · 2026-11-13 7:30 PM; 2026-11-14 7:30 PM
WhereThe Birchmere Music Hall, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave, Alexandria
Cost$89.50 ($112.90 through Ticketmaster, $96.50 at the Birchmere Box Office)
Photo: The Birchmere (venue promo art) via birchmere.com