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Another hazy, hot, and humid weekend awaits Capitol Hill. Yes, we can tell you are excited too. Planning on spending time at a local pool? Running through a sprinkler? Or just standing in front of an open freezer? Stay cool (or just look cool) at these weekend events.
Thursday
Ever wanted to learn to tango? Head over to the North Hall of Eastern Market for “Eastern Market Tango” at 7:00 p.m. The hour-long beginner class costs $10, and another $10 gets you the hour-long intermediate class at 8:00. Then stay for the open tango until 12:30 a.m. More information at http://www.tangodc.com/.
For a less physically-challenging evening, enjoy “The Valley of the Dolls” in air-conditioned comfort at the Atlas Performing Arts Center at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are just $6.00.
Friday
Start your evening at Congressional Cemetery for some Native American storytelling with Tim Tingle of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. The event begins with a tour of Native American grave sites and ends in the chapel for songs and tales. Wine and cheese will be served, and admission is free.
Party like it’s New Year’s Eve all over again at the First Annual Summer’s Eve Party at the Rock & Roll Hotel on H Street NE. Tickets range from $15 to $50 and include food, music, giveaways, and various levels of beverage service based on admission level.
Before you get your groove on, stop by the Temporium Design Shop & Wi-Fi Lounge at the former R.L. Christian Library, 1300 H Street NE. The Temporium opens to the public on Friday and will be open Thursdays through Sundays through August 15. The space will feature clothing from a number of local designers with DJ Obeyah providing music on Friday night.
Saturday
Take the kids to the 5:00 p.m. screening of “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” at Atlas Performing Arts Center, or leave the kids with a sitter and see “Only You” at 8:00 p.m. Tickets for both are $6.00.
Take in a performance of “Humor and Wonder” by the Ari-den Dance Company at the Capitol Hill Arts Workshop at 7:00 p.m. in the black box theater. The show combines organic dance movement with diverse forms of visual media. Tickets are $18.00 at the door.
Sunday
Head back to the Temporium on H Street NE for a free performance by electric bassist and DC native BT Richardson from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.