It’s the end of July and this year is going at a fast clip. How do we slow down and savor summer? Go for a walk! Get some ice cream! (Van Leeuwen is now open at Union Station!) Drink a Wolf Spritzer at El Presidente, which we hear is coming to happy hour soon! (It’s really good!)
The Olympics start tonight and you can watch them at, where else? Wunder Garten. RSVP here! They’ll be watching the opening ceremony and more!
And if you want to further get into the Olympic spirit, H Street Heroes is having a cleanup from 9-11 a.m. Meet outside SWEAT DC, 501 H Street NE, and be ready to go for the (cleaning) gold!
as you are is back from their protracted exile while they dealt with building problems. They will reopen this coming August 1 at noon! More details here. Looks like we’re gonna be karaokeing soon, folks.
Love Shakespeare? Love to shake it? Then Cuban Salsa Night TONIGHT at the Folger Library is the event for you! There will be a lesson and demos, followed by a performance by the DC Casineros. For more info and to RSVP, click here.
WARD 6 WEEK is starting tomorrow, Saturday, July 27, with a whole slate of events to bring neighbors together. Check out Councilmember Charles Allen’s site here for a list of events HERE and keep your eyes peeled for Lemonade For a Cause HERE, the event we’re co-sponsoring for a second year in a row! Also, check out the map of lemonade stands HERE!
Capitol Hill Books is holding a special event for childless cat ladies: go get your 10% discount this Saturday and Sunday, you sad (????) individuals. Just make sure you show the folks at CHB the photos of your awesome cats in order to claim it. (No childed cat ladies need apply– I checked)
The Mudala DC Citi Open is starting this Saturday, July 27. Snag single game tickets here. Not only do you get a world-class tennis experience, but five Michelin-starred chefs, including José Andrés,Patrick O’Connell from The Inn at Little Washington, Michael Rafidi from Albi, The Dabney’s Jeremiah Langhorne and Matt Baker from Gravitas. will be offering incredible food experiences at the Tournament Suites and the VIP Citi Lounge.
Improve your cocktail game with the help of the Hill Center and mixologist Britt Fox on July 28. Sign up here.
Get pumped for the Broccoli City festival this weekend. This year, it’ll be at Audi field and the lineup looks very star-studded. Check out their website here.
Craving theater? Why not catch The Moors at Capitol Hill Arts Workshop? The show opened July 18 and runs through August 10, 2024. Travel to a bleak and foggy land of despair and wonder what if. For more info and tickets, click here.
Looking for a fun weekday activity? Aside from all their other incredible programming, the District Wharf has extended their Pixar Puttthrough September 2. Perfect for those who love Pixar classics and putt-putt– and who are definitely not going to either cheat or lose their temper on a hard hole. That’s definitely not me, but you, maybe? More info here.
Want to do something cool and stinky? Check out the corpse flower that is currently opening up at the United States Botanic Garden! More info here.
Psst! Want to do something good for a little animal who needs you? How about helping Rural Dog Rescue with some Frontline for kitties and doggos? Click here to donate.
Want to do something silly, fun and good for your body? How about Prancercising on Fridays at 6:30 a.m.? Check out our Instagram reel for more info.
OUTDOOR MOVIE SEASON
Spring and summer are outdoor movie season dates around the area. Here are a few (list will be updated):
- Sunset Cinema at the Wharf
- NoMa’s CiNoMaTic
- Library of Congress’ Summer Movies on the Lawn
- Audi Field’s Movies on the Pitch
- Congressional Cemetery’s Cinematery
- Union Market’s Drive-In
OFF-HILL
The National Building Museum has a new exhibit called Capital Brutalism. Take a loving look at some of our most polarizing, beloved architecture. (#teamBrutalism). Click here for more information and click here for tickets to the Building Museum.
The National Museum of Women in the Arts has an incredible exhibit titled “New Worlds: Women to Watch 2024.” This biennial show highlights some of the boldest, most touching and creative work by women and women-identifying artists working right now. From a haunting multimedia exhibit about climate change to a powerful nude sculpture and self-portrait of an artist who’s a breast cancer survivor, the show takes viewers on a circular journey where the past is also the future. Highly recommend it! For more information, tickets and membership options, click here.
The National Portrait Gallery has an exhibit on view through June 3, 2025, called “Brilliant Exiles.” The exhibit, which takes over a large part of the second floor, focuses on mostly American women who emigrated to Paris between 1900 and 1939. During that tumultuous 40-year period, these migrants excelled in different areas. From writing, painting and dancing to publishing and interior design, these forward-thinking avatars pushed boundaries and found that Paris did not judge them for their womanhood or for being people of color or queer, but instead celebrated them and let them be. The exhibit is a carefully curated view of the women through their own eyes and, far more often than you might hope, through the eyes of important men in their lives. You can learn more and plan your visit here.
PLAN AHEAD
Keep the Downtown Holiday Market for DC and managed by Diverse Markets. Sign the petition here.
RAMW’s Summer Restaurant Week, August 12-18. Click here and watch the space for a full list of participating restaurants!
The DC Bike Ride happens September 7 and promises to be a car-free blast. Sign up here!
The Because They’re Funny Comedy Festival, showcasing comedians of color, isn’t until September 27-29, but you can get your tickets starting May 1 here. Are you a young comedian? Why not submit a video to be considered for their Breakout of the Year contest? Click here for more info.
WEEKLY FUN
A Sunday tradition, the Flea Market at Eastern Market is your one-stop shop for wonderful art, clothing, cosmetics and more. Follow them on Instagram here.
At ReLume, you can make something beautiful and have fun while doing it! From candles to seasonal decorations to starting a new hobby, you can do it all there. This week, why not make your own candle? More info here.
Looking for something fun to do with your toddler? The Northeast Neighborhood library has Toddler Explorations on Mondays, from 11-noon. More info here.
Mr. Henry’s is THE place to listen to jazz on the Hill. They have performances FOUR nights a week! Check out their calendar of events here.
On Monday evenings, Trivia Kings takes over Barrel for trivia night. For more info, click here. (They also host trivia nights all over town.)
On Wednesday evenings, make it trivia! Two Girls Trivia runs a quiz at Fight Club starting at 7 p.m. For more information and quiz hints, check out their Twitter, @twogirlstrivia.
Labyrinth has great events almost every night of the week, except for Monday. If you’re looking to demo board games or enjoy some of your favorites with old and new friends, check out their event calendar.
Every Thursday and Friday, Kelly’s Irish Times has comedy! The Batting Cage Comedy show starts at 8 p.m. and is free on