And a very Happy Harry Potter birthday to you all! Some of us have r-u-n-n-o-f-t to quieter areas; but if you’re staycationing in the city, here are some fun ideas for your weekend and week ahead!
It’s Ward 6 Week! From July 27 through August 2, celebrate what makes Ward 6 so great! Ward 6 week is a seven-day slate of programming aimed at letting you meet your neighbors, indulge in our small town spirit and explore the ward and the city like a tourist! Click here to learn more and RSVP! We are happy to partner up for the third year in a row for Lemonade For a Cause! Learn more here and check out the map!.
By the way, we are so happy to be partnering up again this year to do the Lemonade Stand Contest! Want to share your lemonade with the neighbors and donate to a good cause? Yes you do! Sign up here to do so.
On August 2, go to the Royal Sonesta Capitol Hill for their second annual Wellness Popup. Enjoy yoga on the rooftop, healthy treats and a chance to win a staycation at the Royal Sonesta! Click here to enter.
National Night Out is on Tuesday, August 5. This yearly event, usually on the first Tuesday in August and celebrated nationwide, is a chance to enjoy community and camaraderie in a safe environment. Every MPD police district has their own NNO celebration and there is a central one as well. More information here.
Take in the sights around the Hill and be part of a fun Bar Crawl, organized by our friends at Union Pub, The Eastern and Barrel! The Crawl will take place every Saturday and Sunday throughout the summer, with brunch seatings at Barrel starting at 11 a.m. After brunch, explore the Hill and visit The Eastern and Union Pub at your own pace! For more info and to get your tickets, click here.
The weather has been crazy every weekend. Catch a movie at the Miracle Theater instead?
Don’t forget the Library of Congress has Live! at the Library events every Thursday from 5-8 p.m. Enjoy something different each week against an incredible and historic background. You must have a pass to enter but all events are free. More info and RSVP here.
And at the far end of the Hill, enjoy the RFK Flea Market every Saturday, weather permitting, starting at 7 a.m. and wrapping up at 3 p.m. For more info, click here.
Want to explore our beautiful Anacostia River by boat with Anacostia Riverkeeper? Schedule a private boat tour here!
Yoga classes can be pricy, which is why you gotta take advantage of the freebies. District Flow Yoga has a free Vinyasa class at Eastern Market Metro Park. Bring your own mat, towel and water (and hand sanitizer?) and enjoy 60 minutes of yoga. More info here.
Want to dance your way to fitness? Freestyle Dan’s Fit comes to Barracks Row on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays to get your rear in gear. Check it out here.
The Saturday Rail Market at Union Station is happening this Saturday and future Saturdays, so put it on the calendar. Enjoy vintage finds and all sorts of different vendors. More information here.
It’s Parade Season at the Marine Barracks and you can reserve tickets to all upcoming shows through August 22. Click here and book your seats.
OFF-HILL
On August 2, ride a mechanical shark, pin the fin on the shark and have all sorts of shark-themed fun at Shark Bites & Brews at the Wharf. More info here.
The Lockheed Martin IMAX Theater at the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum IS BACK BABY!!!! Catch a movie or catch a nerdy documentary– we don’t judge how you get your jollies. Currently, you can watch The Fantastic 4: First Steps and. Learn more and get your tickets here.
Can you believe Songbyrd has been open for TEN WHOLE YEARS?! Celebrate with a show! Click here for tickets.
The Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens are a must-see this time of year: EVERYTHING IS IN BLOOM! If you’ve never visited, change that! Here is a video on how easy it is to get there by Metro.
The Arboretum will be open until 8 p.m. starting June 1! Plan accordingly!
It’s a party at Sycamore and Oak every Wednesday in summer! Catch Go-go and FUN! More details and RSVP here.
The newest destination with a potentially confusing name that has the activations you want is the Bridge District (as opposed to District Bridges, which is in Northwest). Come hang out near Anacostia Park and enjoy a Farmers’ Market, yoga, a pickleball clinic and so much more. Click here to learn more about it.
And over at Art Place at Fort Totten, explore their free Kid Art Maker series. All supplies are provided; you just show up and have fun! Learn more here.
National Landing has jazz every Thursday afternoon starting at 4:30 p.m. in a series called Jazz@Met. Click here for more info and a performer line-up.
Don’t forget! The Anacostia Community Museum is open daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and they always have something fun going on! Learn more here.
PLAN AHEAD
Are you a fan of poetry? If so, then consider subscribing to the O.B. Hardison Series at the Folger Shakespeare Library. The series, which features conversations, programming and celebrations of poetry and poets, starts in October. Learn more and get tickets here.
On August 9, visit the Library of Congress and celebrate America’s pastime! Enjoy the Library’s baseball-themed collections and make a baseball-related craft. Visiting the Library of Congress is free but you must have a day pass. More info and day passes here.
Whenever you have a chance to experience a chef’s creativity, jump in and don’t hesitate! This month, go to The Duck and The Peach for a tasting menu by Chef Rochelle Cooper and special guest Chef Kaity Mitchell of L’Ardente. Get your tickets here.
It’s not till the end of the summer, but the Dog Days of Summer at RFK on August 26 is a great chance to learn more about pet services, products and emergency services in the District. Click here for more info as the event draws near.
On August 28-30, the DC Jazz Festival lights up the Wharf. Plan ahead and get your tickets here.
DC Plant Week happens at several places around the DC area, August 25-31. Are you a proud plant parent? Perhaps you’d like to make your black thumb a little more green? Then check out the whole slate of events here.
Dodi and Diana kicks off the 25-26 season at Mosaic Theater Company. If you’ve never seen the vibrant, forward-thinking and fearless plays that Mosaic chooses season after season, you are seriously missing out. Some of the best theater in DC is right on H Street. Learn more here.
Did you get a taste of the good, car-free bike-riding life and now you want more? Then the DC Bike Ride is the event for you! Go all around the District and enjoy sun, a good ride and the breeze in your hair. Click here to sign up.
On Saturday, September 6, enjoy the best of the agricultural, cultural, artistic and culinary talents with the DC State Fair. This year, the fair takes place at Bryant Street NE, just two stops away from Union Station on the red line. Think your pie is unbeatable? How about your compost? There are so many contests, one is bound to be your category. REGISTER HERE THROUGH AUGUST 15!!
The Because They’re Funny Comedy Festival is coming to DC October 10-12. Tickets are on sale NOW!
And the Dead Man’s Run 5k at Congressional Cemetery is happening October 12 but you should register now. You know the early bird gets the discount! Register here.