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Brew at the Zoo

Smithsonian's National Zoo 3001 Connecticut Ave., NW, Washington, DC

Hold onto your brews. Before they go extinct, snag your tickets to this year’s dinosaur-themed Brew at the Zoo—an all-you-can-drink craft beer event on July 18 from 6-9 p.m. Join Friends of the National Zoo at Smithsonian’s National Zoo for great selections from more than 70 breweries, live music and entertainment, and fare from popular […]

$65

Wegmans Great Meadow 4th of July Celebration

5089 Old Tavern Road The Plains, VA

Enjoy a day of fun, family & fireworks at the 2019 Wegmans Great Meadow 4th of July Celebration! Gates open at 4 PM. There will be a huge variety of children's activities included with your general admission purchase. To list a few: rock wall for climbing, pony rides ($5), moon bounces, slides, the famous rain […]

$35

Capital Arts Collective

Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center 1300 Pennsylvania Ave., Washington, DC, United States

Join us at Capital Arts Collective, Downtown DC’s pop–up arts market. Shop the best finds by local creatives and enjoy a curated selection of items – from arts and crafts to jewelry and handmade wares, come out and support homegrown artisans!

Free

Dumbarton at Dusk: The Room Where It Happens

Dumbarton House 2715 Q Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United States

Celebrate DC and the “room where it happens” on the anniversary of the meeting between Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson, and James Madison that put the nation’s capital where it is today. Join Dumbarton House to make your voice heard with postcard writing, DC themed-coloring, and mingling with local politicians. Stroll through the Making DC exhibition […]

Free

Dumbarton House’s Dumbarton at Dusk

Dumbarton House 2715 Q Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United States

Throughout the summer, Dumbarton House Museum in Georgetown hosts an array of interesting and educational events that connect neighbors and visitors to its important past. Celebrate DC and the “room where it happens” on the anniversary of the meeting between Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson, and James Madison that put the nation’s capital where it is […]

Free

Young Musical Scholars Foundation Summer Gala 2019

Silver Spring, MD, United States

The Young Musical Scholars Foundation summer gala 2019 will be at the residence of His Excellency The Ambassador of Nepal and Mrs. Karki. It will feature a musical performance by virtuoso violinist Kinga Augustyn, Nepali food, and a fabulous silent auction.

$100

Sunset Run for Refugees

George Washington University Elliott School of International Affairs 1957 E St NW, Washington, DC, United States

D.C. Community Coming Together to Support World Refugees with Sunset Run & Candlelight Vigil on World Refugee Day June 20 Event Starts in Foggy Bottom and Culminates at the Lincoln […]

Free

Summer Concerts: U.S. Marine Latin Band

Glen Echo Park 7300 MacArthur Blvd Glen Echo, MD 20812 7300 MacArthur BLVD, Glen Echo, MD, United States

Enjoy an evening of live music with the Marine Band's Latin music ensemble. The United States Marine Band, also known as "The President's Own," is made up of world-class musicians who regularly perform a wide range of music for the President and other dignitaries. The Bumper Car Pavilion is completely covered; concerts will be held […]

Free

TRAMPLED BY TURTLES and DEER TICK

Wolf Trap 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, Virgina

Pushing past traditional genres, progressive bluegrass collective Trampled By Turtles and punk-influenced Americana band Deer Tick are redefining the crossover landscape. The “rich vocal harmonies, unbelievably intricate and fast fiddle solos, and ever-present strumming mandolin and banjo” (Consequences of Sound) of Trampled By Turtles along with the Jekyll and Hyde balancing act of acoustic roots […]

$30 – $50

Chamber Dance Project presents NEW WORKS +

Sidney Harman Hall 610 N Street NW, Washington, United States

Chamber Dance Project’s sixth Washington season brings together seven dancers from leading American companies, a resident string quartet, and guest musical artists in a program that reflects the company’s creative range, powerfully daring dancing, and signature approach to the collaboration of dancers and musicians together onstage. Two world premieres highlight the program. International choreographer Annabelle […]

Pop-Up Putt-Putt in Rosslyn

Rosslyn Putt-Putt 1401 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA, United States

Located at 1401 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA and hosted by the Rosslyn Business Improvement District (BID), in partnership with Monday Properties, Cannon Design and Capitol Dry Wall, Rosslyn Putt-Putt brings to life a favorite summer pastime for all ages in the heart of Rosslyn’s urban core. After your round, head over to the indoor cafe […]

$3

Pop-Up Putt-Putt in Rosslyn

1401 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA, 22209 1401 Wilson Blvd, Arlingtong, VA, United States

Located at 1401 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA and hosted by the Rosslyn Business Improvement District (BID), in partnership with Monday Properties, Cannon Design and Capitol Dry Wall, Rosslyn Putt-Putt brings […]

$3

DC Shorts Laughs Comedy Night

Miracle Theatre 535 8th St SE, Washington, DC, United States

Kick off your summer with a laugh-out-loud comedy night at “DC Shorts Laughs” on Friday, June 21, at 7pm and 9pm. Enjoy the hilarious, non-stop humor of three local comedians performing live stand-up sets, then each introducing their favorite funny short. Also, tickle your taste buds with a beer and wine bar, plus snappy snacks […]

$20.00

Coffee with the Curator – Permanent Collection

National Sporting Library & Museum 102 The Plains Road, Middleburg, VA, United States

Enjoy an informal coffee reception and tour of NSLM’s Permanent Art Collection. 10:00am: Coffee Reception; 10:30am: Tour of the exhibition with Claudia Pfeiffer, the NSLM’s George L. Ohrstrom, Jr. Curator.

$5

Pop-Up Putt-Putt in Rosslyn

Rosslyn Putt-Putt 1401 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA, United States

Located at 1401 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA and hosted by the Rosslyn Business Improvement District (BID), in partnership with Monday Properties, Cannon Design and Capitol Dry Wall, Rosslyn Putt-Putt brings to life a favorite summer pastime for all ages in the heart of Rosslyn’s urban core. After your round, head over to the indoor cafe […]

$3

Solstice Saturday Festival at the National Museum of the American Indian

National Museum of the American Indian Fourth Street & Independence Ave., S.W., Washington, DC, United States

The National Museum of the American Indian celebrates the first Saturday of summer—“Solstice Saturday”— beginning with an afternoon of Andean music, dance and family friendly activities celebrating the Great Inka Road. At 7 p.m., the celebration becomes the Solstice Illuminated Dance Party, taking place on the museum’s Welcome Plaza. There will be a DJ, refreshments, […]

Free

Community Weekend

National Gallery of Art, East Building 150 4th Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

Celebrating "The Life of Animals in Japanese Art" June 22, 5:00–8:00 June 23, 11:00–5:00 East Building Explore Japanese culture and animals in Japanese art with activities for all ages! • […]

Free

von ammon co Partners with Artist Jacob Kassay for New Exhibit

Cady's Alley 3330 Cady's Alley, Washington, DC, United States

Following the overwhelming positive reception of von ammon co’s debut exhibit in Cady’s Alley with artist Tabor Robak, New York-based art curator Todd Von Ammon will partner with painter, sculptor and filmmaker Jacob Kassay to debut his first-ever gallery show in Washington, D.C., and von ammon co’s second groundbreaking exhibit in Cady’s Alley, X. Marking […]

THE WORLD TURNED UPSIDE DOWN: GLUCK’S MERLIN’S ISLAND and ULLMANN’S THE EMPEROR OF ATLANTIS

The Barns at Wolf Trap 1635 Trap Road, Vienna, VA, United States

Merlin's Island: Gluck’s clever opera is a light-hearted parody that takes nothing seriously. The Emperor of Atlantis: Death decides to teach mankind a lesson in this powerfully dramatic work. MERLIN'S ISLAND: Music by Christoph Willibald Gluck Libretto by Louis Anseaume, based on Lesage and D'Orneval's Le monde renversé Two Parisians are shipwrecked on an island […]

$36 – $92

CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE PERFORMS: PINK FLOYD’S THE WALL – 40TH ANNIVERSARY

Wolf Trap 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, Virgina

Celebrate the 40th anniversary of Pink Floyd’s legendary and controversial concept album The Wall (1979)! From “Another Brick in the Wall” and “Comfortably Numb” to “Hey You,” experience the acclaimed album played in full, note for note, cut for cut, by some of the world’s best musicians.

$25 – $55

Sunday Serenity Yoga

Dumbarton House 2715 Q Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United States

Local yoga instructors Alia Peera and Audrey Roxas host our 5th annual summer yoga series at Dumbarton House. Enjoy our serene outdoor space for this 60 minute all-levels vinyasa flow […]

Shoff Promotions Comic Book & Sports Card Show

Annandale Va. Fire House Expo Hall 7128 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA, United States

Shoff Promotions COMIC BOOK & SPORTS CARD SHOW SATURDAY APRIL 20 10am-3pm, Annandale Virginia Fire House Expo Hall 7128 Columbia Pike Annandale 22003 Super Selection of Comic Books from Gold, Silver, Bronze to Modern Age, Nonsports cards including Magic & Pokemon , Original Art, Super Heroes Toys, Gaming supplies, Pop Toys & Anime, and Hobby […]

Free – $12

LGBTQ Family Day

Glen Echo Park 7300 MacArthur Blvd Glen Echo, MD 20812 7300 MacArthur BLVD, Glen Echo, MD, United States

Glen Echo Park, in collaboration with Montgomery County Councilmember Evan Glass, will host a free family day dedicated to LGBTQ families. This is a great opportunity to meet other LGBTQ families while enjoying various activities, including: Hands-on arts and craft area Refreshments and snacks Rides on the historic Dentzel Carousel Cat in the Hat children’s […]

Free

BUDDY GUY with KENNY WAYNE SHEPHERD BAND and SAMANTHA FISH

Wolf Trap 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, Virgina

Witness blues guitar at its best with multiple masters! Still creating new music and performing at age 82, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Buddy Guy is joined by Grammy nominee Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band and rising star Samantha Fish for an evening of nothing but the blues.

$30 – $65

Profs & Pints: Why It’s Better Than You Think

The Bier Baron Tavern 1523 22nd Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United States

Profs and Pints presents: "Why It's Better Than You Think," with Barton Edgerton, research analyst, former writer for Global Risk Insights, former instructor at Tufts University and the London School […]

$2 – $12

Profs & Pints: The Real “Game of Thrones”

The Bier Baron Tavern 1523 22nd Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United States

Profs and Pints presents: “The Real ‘Game of Thrones,’” a look at the medieval conflict that helped inspire the hit TV series, with Sabrina Baron, assistant research professor of history at the University of Maryland at College Park. The HBO series Game of Thrones is one of the most popular in television history, drawing more […]

$2 – $12

Smithsonian Libraries Adopt-a-Book Evening

Freer Gallery of Art 1050 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC, United States

The Smithsonian Libraries Adopt-a-Book Evening is a unique opportunity to peruse rare, hand-selected volumes – dating back to the fifteenth century – from the vaults of the Smithsonian Libraries’ collections. All books will be up for adoption. Mingle with Smithsonian librarians, curators, and conservators and enjoy a light reception on this festive evening. For additional […]

$60 – $130

PAT BENATAR & NEIL GIRALDO with MELISSA ETHERIDGE and LIZ PHAIR

Wolf Trap 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, Virgina

Relive the radical ‘80s with staples like “Hit Me With Your Best Shot” and “Love is A Battlefield” by Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo and sing along to ‘90s rocker Melissa Etheridge’s rousing songs like “I’m The Only One” and “Like The Way I Do.” Alternative singer-songwriter Liz Phair of “Why Can’t I” fame makes […]

$35 – $75

Profs & Pints: The Next Big Internet Threat

The Bier Baron Tavern 1523 22nd Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United States

Profs and Pints presents: “The Next Big Internet Threat,” a look at faked depictions as a weapon for damaging real people, with Joshua A. Geltzer, founding executive director and visiting professor of law at Georgetown's Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection. Americans are worried about what’s happening online, and they should be. In recent months, […]

$2 – $12

Jane Austen Trivia Night

Dumbarton House 2715 Q Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United States

Get ready for Dumbarton House's annual Jane Austen Film Festival with a night of trivia. Spend an evening in the North Garden with your team proving your knowledge of Austen's books, life, and the regency world. Winner's Will receive a wonderful Jane Austen Themed Prize! Refreshments will be available for purchase. Please bring your own […]

$6

THE WORLD TURNED UPSIDE DOWN: GLUCK’S MERLIN’S ISLAND and ULLMANN’S THE EMPEROR OF ATLANTIS

The Barns at Wolf Trap 1635 Trap Road, Vienna, VA, United States

Merlin's Island: Gluck’s clever opera is a light-hearted parody that takes nothing seriously. The Emperor of Atlantis: Death decides to teach mankind a lesson in this powerfully dramatic work. MERLIN'S ISLAND: Music by Christoph Willibald Gluck Libretto by Louis Anseaume, based on Lesage and D'Orneval's Le monde renversé Two Parisians are shipwrecked on an island […]

$36 – $92

Evaluate & Elevate Business Forum

Hilton Garden Inn 3950 Fair Ridge Drive, Fairfax, VA, United States

How do you measure success in your Business...... Wherever your company is within the business life cycle, evaluation must be done constantly. Part of that evaluation is determining if you have the right fit for growth. Once the issues are identified the path is now clear for elevation. Join our panelist on Thursday June 27th, […]

$50

DIANA ROSS

Wolf Trap 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, Virgina

A legendary performer of the Motown era both as a solo artist and with The Supremes, Diana Ross’ music catalog will have audiences dancing to classics like “I’m Coming Out,” “Upside Down,” and “Stop! In the Name of Love.”

$40 – $95

THE WORLD TURNED UPSIDE DOWN: GLUCK’S MERLIN’S ISLAND and ULLMANN’S THE EMPEROR OF ATLANTIS

The Barns at Wolf Trap 1635 Trap Road, Vienna, VA, United States

Merlin's Island: Gluck’s clever opera is a light-hearted parody that takes nothing seriously. The Emperor of Atlantis: Death decides to teach mankind a lesson in this powerfully dramatic work. MERLIN'S ISLAND: Music by Christoph Willibald Gluck Libretto by Louis Anseaume, based on Lesage and D'Orneval's Le monde renversé Two Parisians are shipwrecked on an island […]

$36 – $92

RAIN: A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES

Wolf Trap 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, Virgina

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Abbey Road (1969), RAIN will bring the greatest hits of this epic recording to life, in addition to everyone's early Beatles favorites. This mind- blowing performance takes audiences back in time with the legendary foursome delivering a note-for-note theatrical event that is “the next best thing to seeing […]

$30 – $60

One Journey Festival

Washington National Cathedral 3101 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington, DC, United States

National celebration of talents and accomplishments of refugees and other displaced peoples. Music, dance, storytelling, art, theater, soccer clinic. One Journey Unity Parade. International food trucks & Global Marketplace. Virtual reality and technology presentations, Children's Tent. Dance lessons. Take Action area.

Free

One Journey Festival

Washington National Cathedral 3101 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington, DC, United States

The One Journey Festival celebrates the talents, tenacity and contributions of refugees and other displaced people around the world. This family-friendly festival brings people and communities together through our modern-day shared languages of humanity: art, food, music, dance, storytelling and technology.

Free

Georgetown Walking Tour: Undercover Georgetown

Dumbarton House 2715 Q Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United States

Sneak around and investigate the clandestine corners of Georgetown. See where covert activities took place behind closed doors and in public places. Hear how “Wild Bill” Donovan, Aldrich Ames, Alger Hiss, and others practiced their spycraft.

$20

Open Late Concert Series – Chris Lawrence Band

National Sporting Library & Museum 102 The Plains Road, Middleburg, VA, United States

Join us on the NSLM’s lawn as we celebrate the 5th anniversary of our Open Late Summer Concert Series! June 28th Open Late Concert features the Chris Lawrence Band with partners George Mason Alumni Association, The Hill School, and Virginia Tech Alumni Association. Concerts are free and open to the public, with the Museum open […]

Free

DISPATCH with ANDERSON EAST

Wolf Trap 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, Virgina

Dispatch, one of the biggest independent bands in history, makes its Wolf Trap debut, bringing socially-conscious songs and an upbeat, jam band vibe built over 20 years of performing and pushing boundaries. Gritty-blues and soul-toasted singer Anderson East opens the show.

$35 – $75

Free Community Day

National Sporting Library & Museum 102 The Plains Road, Middleburg, VA, United States

NSLM offers free admission the last Sunday of each month. Join us in August to see highlights from our permanent collection and temporary exhibitions! Exhibitions on view include: NSLMology: Science of Sporting Art (on view April 12 - September 15), Deconstructed: The NSLM Sporting Screen (on view April 12 - September 15), Canter & Crawl: […]

Free

DC Polo Society

Regional social sports, events and media company company, DC Fray and the Congressional Polo Club today announced the launch of a new summer event series to get you out of the hustle and bustle of the area and to the countryside for some polo fun and tomfoolery activities. The series called DC Polo Society Summer […]

BIG HEAD TODD and the MONSTERS with TOAD THE WET SPROCKET

Wolf Trap 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, Virgina

Celebrate 30 years of two incredible alternative rocks bands! Jam to the catchy hooks and the heaviest grooves of multi-headed rock beast Big Head Todd and the Monsters (“Boom Boom,” “Bittersweet”), and sing along to the hits of melodic quartet Toad the Wet Sprocket (“All I Want,” “Walk on the Ocean”).

$25 – $55

Profs & Pints: America’s Birth Certificate

The Bier Baron Tavern 1523 22nd Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United States

Profs and Pints presents: “America’s Birth Certificate,” an in-depth look at the Declaration of Independence and its impact, with Richard Bell, associate professor of history at the University of Maryland. The Declaration of Independence is a peculiar thing. It’s a literary masterpiece that was written jointly by a committee of fifty people. It’s short and […]

$2 – $12

EyeSoar- Capital Fringe Festival

St. Matthews Lutheran Church 222 M St. SW, Washington, DC

Space is getting tighter and longtime occupants of the Four Mile Run (Shirlington, VA) nestle with change. Through an audio, video, and movement-based performance, EyeSoar captures the evolving space, people, and organizations in this industrial neighborhood. As Don Zientara notes in his audio interview, “we can make as much noise as we want and no […]

$20

Profs & Pints: Troubling Truths About Our Anthem’s Author

La Pop 1847 Columbia Ave. NW, Washington, DC, United States

Profs and Pints presents: “Troubling Truths About Our Anthem's Author,” with Marc Leepson, historian, college lecturer, and author of What So Proudly We Hailed: Francis Scott Key, A Life. Gear up for Independence Day by learning about the complex and fascinating life of Francis Scott Key and the little-known story of how Key penned the […]

$2 – $12

EARTH, WIND & FIRE

Wolf Trap 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, Virgina

Enter a funky “Boogie Wonderland” with party-starting R&B band Earth, Wind & Fire. “Let’s Groove” to all the hits like “September,” “Fantasy,” “Shining Star,” and much more!

$45 – $115

Jane Austen Film Festival

Grab a blanket, grab a date, grab friends and family and enjoy Jane Austen’s timeless love stories under the stars in our beautiful historic garden. Now in its 8th year, the Jane Austen Film Festival has officially been EXPANDED to include 5 films! Gates open at 7:30 film begins at sunset. July 3rd- Sense and […]

$6

JACKSON BROWNE

Wolf Trap 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, Virgina

One of the most influential singer-songwriters of the ‘70s, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer transports audiences to a time of innocence and lost love with folk-rock hits like “Running On Empty,” “Doctor My Eyes,” and “The Load Out.”

$40 – $105

July 4th at the National Archives

701 Constitution Avenue NW 701 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC, United States

Join a tradition like no other: the annual Independence Day celebration at the National Archives in Washington, DC - home of the original Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. Boo the list of grievances against King George III, and cheer ‘Huzzah!’ as we declare our independence on the steps of […]

Free

Wegmans Great Meadow 4th of July Celebration

5089 Old Tavern Road The Plains, VA

Enjoy a day of fun, family & fireworks at the 2019 Wegmans Great Meadow 4th of July Celebration! Gates open at 4 PM. There will be a huge variety of children's activities included with your general admission purchase. To list a few: rock wall for climbing, pony rides ($5), moon bounces, slides, the famous rain […]

$35

Summer Art Workshop

National Sporting Library & Museum 102 The Plains Road, Middleburg, VA, United States

Summer is cool at NSLM! Summer Art Workshops offer free art activities for kids aged 5 and up. Learn more color theory, shape, proportion, and more while having fun and getting messy! Each week will feature a different activity inspired by the artwork and books in NSLM’s collections. Summer Art Workshops are every Friday in […]

Free

July Art Walk in the Park

Glen Echo Park 7300 MacArthur Blvd Glen Echo, MD 20812 7300 MacArthur BLVD, Glen Echo, MD, United States

Every First Friday, May through September from 6pm to 8pm, the Glen Echo Park Partnership hosts open studios and artist demonstrations in the Park's many visual arts studios and galleries. Each month features different activities. In addition to activities in our visual arts studios, the Washington Conservatory of Music presents a “Casual Concerts” series to […]

Free

HARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET OF FIRE™ in Concert with the NATIONAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Wolf Trap 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, Virgina

The Harry Potter™ film series is a once-in-a-lifetime cultural phenomenon that delights millions of fans around the world. This concert will feature the National Symphony Orchestra performing every note from Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire™. Audiences will be able to relive the magic of the film in high-definition on a giant HD screen […]

$35 – $65

Open Late Concert Series – Shenandoah Conservatory

National Sporting Library & Museum 102 The Plains Road, Middleburg, VA, United States

Join us on the NSLM’s lawn as we celebrate the 5th anniversary of our Open Late Summer Concert Series! August 30th Open Late Concert features the Shenandoah Conservatory with partners A Place to Be, Shenandoah University Alumni Association, and Sky Meadow State Park. Concerts are free and open to the public, with the Museum open […]

Free

Summer Cool-Off for Families

Tudor Place

Kids and families keep cool with hands-on science. Explore fun—and sustainable—ways to stay cool all summer long! Dash through mist, enjoy a cool iced tea in the shade, decorate a […]

$5 – $15

Sunday Sketch with Alice Porter

National Sporting Library & Museum 102 The Plains Road, Middleburg, VA, United States

Join us for a free sketching session in the Museum galleries led by Alice Porter! Artists of all ages are invited to sketch; all materials are provided. To register, please contact info@nationalsporting.org or (540) 687-6542 x4.

Free

JOSH GROBAN

Wolf Trap 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, Virgina

Josh Groban is an internationally renowned singer, songwriter, and actor whose baritone voice is instantly recognizable and unparalleled among his peers. He has entertained fans across the globe with his multiplatinum albums, electrifying live performances, and comedic film and television appearances.

$42 – $135

Jane Franklin Dance: Mouse in House at Glencarlyn Library

Enjoy family friendly fun with Jane Franklin Dance at Arlington Public Libraries this summer. Each performance is a delightful blend of movement, theater, music and participation. Mouse in House, adapted from the book by Elizabeth Spires, is about a mouse who forms a friendship with reclusive 19th-century poet Emily Dickinson. The mouse’s life changes forever […]

Free

Jane Franklin Dance: Mouse in the House

Enjoy family friendly fun with Jane Franklin Dance at Arlington Public Libraries this summer. Each performance is a delightful blend of movement, theater, music and participation. Mouse in House, adapted from the book by Elizabeth Spires, is about a mouse who forms a friendship with reclusive 19th-century poet Emily Dickinson. The mouse’s life changes forever […]

Free

Profs & Pints: A History of Meat Mimicry

La Pop 1847 Columbia Ave. NW, Washington, DC, United States

Profs and Pints presents: “A History of Meat Mimicry,” with Adam Shprintzen, assistant professor of history at Marywood University and author of The Vegetarian Crusade: The Rise of an American Reform. Burger King recently introduced the Impossible Whopper—a meatless version of its iconic burger—to customers throughout the United States. Soon after, Beyond Meat filed a […]

$2 – $12

Profs & Pints: The Hunt for Lost Nazi Uranium

The Bier Baron Tavern 1523 22nd Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United States

Profs and Pints presents: “The Hunt for Lost Nazi Uranium,” with Timothy Koeth, associate professor, and Miriam Hiebert, postdoctoral researcher in Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Maryland. In the summer of 2013, a very rare piece of atomic history landed on the desk of Timothy Koeth, an associate professor at the University […]

$2 – $12

Jane Austen Film Festival

Grab a blanket, grab a date, grab friends and family and enjoy Jane Austen’s timeless love stories under the stars in our beautiful historic garden. Now in its 8th year, the Jane Austen Film Festival has officially been EXPANDED to include 5 films! Gates open at 7:30 film begins at sunset. July 3rd- Sense and […]

$6

Equines in the Great War

National Sporting Library & Museum 102 The Plains Road, Middleburg, VA, United States

Join us to hear Dr. Chuck Caramello, Professor at the University of Maryland and one of NSLM’s John H. Daniels Fellows, discuss the triumphs and losses of equines in WWI as seen in recruitment posters, photographs, and paintings from the period. RSVP to info@nationalsporting.org or (540) 687-6542 x4.

$4. – $6542

Family Concert with Latin GRAMMY® Award Winner MISTER G!

Grace Episcopal Church, The Undercroft 1607 Grace Church Road, Silver Spring, MD, United States

Latin GRAMMY® Award-winning children’s artist MISTER G will perform a family concert in Silver Spring on July 11, 2019. Ben Gundersheimer (MISTER G!) is a Boston-based artist, author, activist, and educator. Hailed as “a bilingual rock star” by the Washington Post, he tours internationally, playing everywhere from Lollapalooza and Lincoln Center to climate change rallies […]

$10

AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE – SWAN LAKE

Wolf Trap 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, Virgina

Of all the great classics performed by American Ballet Theatre, Swan Lake remains the quintessential ballet. Featuring the unforgettable corps de ballet moving in magical unison as the majestic, glimmering swans, this ballet has left audiences breathless for generations. This romantic fable of ill-fated passion, dreamlike transformation, and ultimate forgiveness set to Tchaikovsky’s glorious score […]

$25 – $95

Summer Art Workshop

National Sporting Library & Museum 102 The Plains Road, Middleburg, VA, United States

Summer is cool at NSLM! Summer Art Workshops offer free art activities for kids aged 5 and up. Learn more color theory, shape, proportion, and more while having fun and getting messy! Each week will feature a different activity inspired by the artwork and books in NSLM’s collections. Summer Art Workshops are every Friday in […]

Free

Bastille Day Event at the French Embassy

4101 Reservoir Rd NW, Washington, DC 20007

Join us for our annual Bastille Day fundraiser! The 2019 edition of Bastille Day will celebrate the Tour de France, one of the world’s largest bicycle races. Guests will be invited to discover the specialty foods of the regions the tour races in. During the evening, guests will taste the gourmet dishes “à la française,” […]

$95 – $175

Edwardian Farce THE MOLLUSC

The Writer's Center 4508 Walsh St., Bethesda, MD, United States

“You are guaranteed to leave The Molluscwith a smile on your face and warmth in your heart,” raved DC Theatre Scene about QTC’s “spot-on” 2008 production of Davies’ Edwardian comedy of ill manners. A decade later, QTC restages one of its most popular productions about Dulcie Baxter, the “mollusc”, who has an unusual, yet hilarious […]

$15 – $35

Free Photoshop Workshop

Washington Printmakers Gallery 1675 Wisconsin Ave, NW, Washington, DC, United States

Danny Schweers, a studio instructor at the Delaware Art Museum, will show you the basics of Adobe Photoshop software, with an emphasis on layers and how to use them to stack images, create masks, and add type, as well as how to use adjustment layers with their various blend modes. He will show you how […]

Free

Edwardian Farce THE MOLLUSC

The Writer's Center 4508 Walsh Street, Bethesda, United States

“You are guaranteed to leave The Molluscwith a smile on your face and warmth in your heart,” raved DC Theatre Scene about QTC’s “spot-on” 2008 production of Hubert Henry Davies’ Edwardian comedy of ill manners. A decade later, QTC restages one of its most popular productions about Dulcie Baxter, the “mollusc”, who has an unusual, […]

$15 – $35

EyeSoar- Capital Fringe Festival

St. Matthews Lutheran Church 222 M St. SW, Washington, DC

Space is getting tighter and longtime occupants of the Four Mile Run (Shirlington, VA) nestle with change. Through an audio, video, and movement-based performance, EyeSoar captures the evolving space, people, and organizations in this industrial neighborhood. As Don Zientara notes in his audio interview, “we can make as much noise as we want and no […]

$20

Edwardian Farce THE MOLLUSC

The Writer's Center 4508 Walsh Street, Bethesda, MD, United States

“You are guaranteed to leave The Molluscwith a smile on your face and warmth in your heart,” raved DC Theatre Scene about QTC’s “spot-on” 2008 production of Hubert Henry Davies’ Edwardian comedy of ill manners. A decade later, QTC restages one of its most popular productions about Dulcie Baxter, the “mollusc”, who has an unusual, […]

$15 – $35

Lizzie No @ Gypsy Sally’s

Gypsy Sally's Vinyl Lounge 3401 K Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

Gypsy Sally's presents a free show in our Vinyl Lounge. NYC-based Lizzie No is a singer-songwriter, harpist, and guitarist who has established herself as one of the most exciting new voices in contemporary folk music. Rolling Stone recently called her new single, 'Narcissus,' a "crisp alt-rock gem." The show will feature songs from Lizzie's forthcoming […]

Free

Edwardian Farce THE MOLLUSC

The Writer's Center 4508 Walsh Street, Bethesda, United States

“You are guaranteed to leave The Molluscwith a smile on your face and warmth in your heart,” raved DC Theatre Scene about QTC’s “spot-on” 2008 production of Hubert Henry Davies’ Edwardian comedy of ill manners. A decade later, QTC restages one of its most popular productions about Dulcie Baxter, the “mollusc”, who has an unusual, […]

$15 – $35

NAS: ILLMATIC – 25TH ANNIVERSARY with the NATIONAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Wolf Trap 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, Virgina

25 years after the album's critically-acclaimed release, hip-hop icon Nas teams up with the National Symphony Orchestra to stage a symphonic rendition of Illmatic, one of the most revered albums in hip-hop history.

$30 – $90

LIONEL RICHIE – All The Hits

Wolf Trap 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, Virgina

Take a spectacular musical journey with international superstar Lionel Richie! Featuring his brightest and best anthems like “Endless Love,” “Truly,” “All Night Long,” “Stuck on You,” “Hello,” “Say You, Say Me,” and “Dancing on the Ceiling,” experience the hits that defined this music icon’s unparalleled career.

$45 – $167

Profs & Pints: The Worst President Ever?

The Bier Baron Tavern 1523 22nd Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United States

Profs and Pints presents: “The Worst President Ever?” with Michael Ross, professor of history at the University of Maryland at College Park. As talk of impeachment stirs in Washington, it’s worth taking a trip back into history and examining the troubled political career of the first president ever to be impeached by the House of […]

$2 – $12

“WEIRD AL” YANKOVIC: THE STRINGS ATTACHED TOUR with the NATIONAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Wolf Trap 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, Virgina

“Weird Al” Yankovic is the biggest-selling comedy recording artist in history, earning four Grammys. The legendary musical satirist is back with his biggest show ever! Weird Al’s Strings Attached tour is a high-energy rock and comedy production featuring all the hits and classics like “White and Nerdy” and “Amish Paradise,” his original band, costumes, props, […]

$40 – $85

Sunrise Yoga + Juice at The Watergate Hotel

The Watergate Hotel 2650 Virginia Ave NW, Washington, DC, United States

Reset and Find Your Balance Recharge mid-week with a sunrise yoga class that is sure to leave you feeling energized and ready to take on the day! Our master yoga […]

$25.00

Jane Franklin Dance: Complete Dogness at Westover Library

Enjoy family friendly fun with Jane Franklin Dance at Arlington Public Libraries this summer. Each performance is a delightful blend of movement, theater, music and participation. Complete Dogness is a family friendly performance about a delightful little doggy with bad habits. She can eat a delicious wool sweater or steal a whole block of cheese. […]

Free

Profs & Pints: The Fight to Save Sharks

The Bier Baron Tavern 1523 22nd Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United States

Profs and Pints presents: “The Fight to Save Sharks,” with David Shiffman, marine conservation biologist, environmental policy consultant, and college guest-lecturer. It’s the perfect talk to gear up for Shark Week. Dive deep into the murky waters of marine conversation—and, specifically, the effort to protect shark species—with marine conservation biologist David Shiffman, an award-winning science […]

$2 – $12

WHEELS OF SOUL 2019 TOUR: TEDESCHI TRUCKS BAND with BLACKBERRY SMOKE and SHOVELS & ROPE

Wolf Trap 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, Virgina

Led by husband-and-wife duo Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi, this “12-piece outfit puts out a big band sound that still rings intimate, shaking listeners to their emotional core" (Rolling Stone). Experience their outstanding performance filled with songs entrenched in the blues and infused with a unique blend of southern soul, roots, and authentic rock ’n’ […]

$40 – $85

Jane Austen Film Festival

Dumbarton House 2715 Q Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United States

Grab a blanket, grab a date, grab friends and family and enjoy Jane Austen’s timeless love stories under the stars in our beautiful historic garden. Now in its 8th year, the Jane Austen Film Festival has officially been EXPANDED to include 5 films! Gates open at 7:30 film begins at sunset (8:30) July 3rd- Sense […]

$6

Capital Arts Collective

Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center 1300 Pennsylvania Ave., Washington, DC, United States

Join us at Capital Arts Collective, Downtown DC’s pop–up arts market. Shop the best finds by local creatives and enjoy a curated selection of items – from arts and crafts to jewelry and handmade wares, come out and support homegrown artisans!

Free

Capital Book Fest

woodrow wilson Plaza 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC, United States

Visit our downtown DC pop-up book sale on Wilson Plaza! Browse over 12,000 gently used books, CDs, and DVDs, all on sale for under $6. Books are provided by Carpe Librum, a used, donation-based bookstore benefiting the DC nonprofit Turning the Page. There’s something for everyone at this sale: children’s books, teen reads, brand-new bestsellers […]

Sousa on the Rez: Native American Brass Bands and Beyond

National Museum of the American Indian Fourth Street & Independence Ave., S.W., Washington, DC, United States

Native American jazz, classical and popular musicians have experienced artistic and commercial success since well before the turn of the 20th century. Many were first exposed to this music at boarding schools, where the regimented discipline of marching bands was a key component of the program of forced assimilation. Nevertheless, many Native Americans discovered a […]

Free

Dumbarton at Dusk: Jane Austen Film Festival

Dumbarton House 2715 Q Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United States

Come see Dumbarton House in a whole new light. As we celebrate the works of Jane Austen with our annual Jane Austen Film Festival, we invite you to enjoy a Jane Austen Garden Party featuring period lawn games and Austen inspired crafts. This happy hour includes a cash bar, light refreshments by Geppetto Catering, free […]

Free

A Midsummer Night’s Green & Community Leader Awards

Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater 1101 Sixth Street SW, Washington D.C., DC, United States

USGBC National Capital Region’s A Midsummer Night’s Green brings together sustainability advocates from across the DC metro area to toast the best of the best in a local green building. […]

$160 – $180

SHERYL CROW

Wolf Trap 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, Virgina

“Soak Up the Sun” with the queen of crossover country-rock. The Grammy-winning “All I Wanna Do” singer-songwriter returns with new music from her anticipated, self-penned 2019 album which features collaborations with a stunning array of her musical heroes.

$45 – $85

Summer Art Workshop

National Sporting Library & Museum 102 The Plains Road, Middleburg, VA, United States

Summer is cool at NSLM! Summer Art Workshops offer free art activities for kids aged 5 and up. Learn more color theory, shape, proportion, and more while having fun and getting messy! Each week will feature a different activity inspired by the artwork and books in NSLM’s collections. Summer Art Workshops are every Friday in […]

Free

NICKELODEON’S JOJO SIWA – D.R.E.A.M. THE TOUR

Wolf Trap 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, Virgina

Nickelodeon superstar JoJo Siwa is a YouTube personality, singer, dancer, entrepreneur, social media influencer, New York Times bestselling author, and star on Lip Sync Battle Shorties. Connecting with millions of fans on her various social media channels, Siwa’s YouTube videos (including singles “Boomerang,” “Kid in a Candy Store,” and “Hold The Drama”) have exceeded over […]

$40 – $75

STRAUSS – ARIADNE AUF NAXOS

Wolf Trap 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, Virgina

The best laid plans often go awry… Strauss’ soaring opera is divinely comical and deeply enchanting. ARIADNE AUF NAXOS: Music by Richard Strauss Libretto by Hugo von Hofmannsthal A New Production Combining slapstick comedy and beautiful music in a competition of “high” and “low” art, Ariadne auf Naxos is a cock-eyed tale about art, love, […]

$36 – $92

Edardian Farce THE MOLLUSC

The Writer's Center 4508 Walsh Street, Bethesda, United States

“You are guaranteed to leave The Molluscwith a smile on your face and warmth in your heart,” raved DC Theatre Scene about QTC’s “spot-on” 2008 production of Hubert Henry Davies’ Edwardian comedy of ill manners. A decade later, QTC restages one of its most popular productions about Dulcie Baxter, the “mollusc”, who has an unusual, […]

$15 – $35

8th Annual Day of Archaeology Festival

Dumbarton House 2715 Q Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United States

Archaeology in the Community (AITC) will be hosting the seventh annual Day of Archaeology Festival, Saturday, July 20th from 10 am to 3 pm at Dumbarton House in Georgetown. The event is free to the public and open to people of all ages. Part of a worldwide celebration of archaeology, the D.C. festival will be […]

Free

Edwardian Farce THE MOLLUSC

The Writer's Center 4508 Walsh Street, Bethesda, United States

“You are guaranteed to leave The Molluscwith a smile on your face and warmth in your heart,” raved DC Theatre Scene about QTC’s “spot-on” 2008 production of Hubert Henry Davies’ Edwardian comedy of ill manners. A decade later, QTC restages one of its most popular productions about Dulcie Baxter, the “mollusc”, who has an unusual, […]

$15 – $35

Natwar Gandhi – Still the Promised Land — in conversation with Robert Rimm

Politics and Prose at Union Market 1270 5th Street NE, Washington DC, United States

During his thirteen years as Washington’s chief financial officer, Gandhi ushered the near-bankrupt city back to financial health. As he recounts in this stirring memoir, triumphing against the odds has been the pattern of his life: born in an Indian village that had no electricity or running water, Gandhi left for Mumbai at age 17 […]

Free

SOJA with SUBLIME WITH ROME and COMMON KINGS

Wolf Trap 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, Virgina

Grammy-nominated reggae band SOJA returns to their “favorite hometown venue” with ska-influenced Sublime With Rome and pop-rock band Common Kings.

$40 – $60

Bartender Battle Sponsored by Tito’s

MakeOffices at the Wharf

Join MentorPrize for their inaugural Bartender Battle showdown! Come sip, nosh, mingle, and watch Washington’s best bar talents battle it out with their own signature cocktails. Doors open at 7:30pm at MakeOffices at the Wharf, 800 Maine Ave SW Suite 200, Washington, DC 20024. All proceeds directly support MentorPrize’s mission to recruit mentors for disadvantaged […]

$75

Edwardian Farce THE MOLLUSC

The Writer's Center 4508 Walsh St., Bethesda, MD, United States

“You are guaranteed to leave The Molluscwith a smile on your face and warmth in your heart,” raved DC Theatre Scene about QTC’s “spot-on” 2008 production of Hubert Henry Davies’ Edwardian comedy of ill manners. A decade later, QTC restages one of its most popular productions about Dulcie Baxter, the “mollusc”, who has an unusual, […]

$15 – $35