Council Resumes Decision on King Street Project, Considers Opioid Settlement Funds

Get ready, Alexandria! This weekend is packed with a variety of events that are sure to cater to everyone's taste. From poetry readings to live music, here's a rundown of what you can expect.

On Friday, September 5, you can catch the Cocktail Theory Course at Trademark starting at 7 p.m., or head over to St. Elmo's Coffee Pub for the Del Ray Poetry Reading at the same time. For those who prefer live music, Friday Night O'Connell's Run at Daniel O'Connell's Irish Restaurant kicks off at 6:30 p.m., while Hops N Shine offers live music from 6 p.m.

If you're a music lover, you're in for a treat. The Birchmere hosts Jonathan Coulton and Paul & Storm at 7:30 p.m., and The Light Horse features Practically Einstein at 9 p.m. Blackwall Hitch welcomes DeadEye Stare at the same time, and 219 Restaurant presents Sol Roots at 9 p.m. For a more laid-back vibe, Hummingbird offers the Sip & Sway Music Series Under the Stars at 6 p.m.

For those interested in arts and culture, the Second Time Around Art Exhibit Opening Reception at Del Ray Artisans starts at 7 p.m., and the Galactic Panther Art Gallery hosts Druid Stone, Making Friends As Adults, Stubborn Stubborn, and more at 7 p.m. If history is more your thing, the Del Ray Historical Preservation Workshop takes place at 10 a.m. on Saturday.

For those who prefer a more educational approach, the HomeFit Workshop at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library starts at 10:30 a.m., and the 2025 Writers-In-Residence Reading takes place at Woodlawn & Pope-Leighey House at 12 p.m. on Saturday. For the little ones, Carlyle House Family Fun Day - Read-a-Book Revel is happening at 12 p.m. on Saturday.

For those with a creative streak, the Meet the Artist event at Multiple Exposures Gallery starts at 11 a.m. on Saturday, and the Lego Competition at James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library starts at 3:30 p.m.

For those looking for a more relaxing evening, Laporta's Restaurant features The Satin Doll Quartet at 7:30 p.m., and Murphy's Grand Irish Pub hosts Pat Garvey and Powers & McLaughlin at 9 p.m. For a night of karaoke, Rock It Grill offers karaoke at 9:30 p.m.

If you're a fan of cider, Lost Boy Cider features The Moondaddies at 6:30 p.m., and the Sky Tonight - Live Planetarium Show takes place at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday.

In other news, the city of Alexandria is expected to announce hotel and tourism revenue figures later this month. The Alexandria mayor has also clarified Flock camera policies amid immigration enforcement concerns, and the city is set to loosen its Green Building Policy requirements for developers.

Stay tuned for more updates and enjoy your weekend in Alexandria!

Council Resumes Decision on King Street Project, Considers Opioid Settlement Funds