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You’ll find tips and tricks and a link to the map. The fun starts at 9 a.m. and wraps up by 1 p.m. at most places, but some folks have listed special hours on their blurb. Please check ahead of time!
Tonight, go to Nats park and celebrate your love of wieners/hot dogs/glizzys or whatever you call them. The first 20,000 fans get a seriously awesome hat. Tickets here.
Want to learn how to use AI to solve real-world problems? Sign up for a hackathon tomorrow. More info and RSVP here.
On May 17, the Capitol Hill Classic is back! Register here!!
But if you can’t get enough of bikes, the Tiny Streets ride is back also on May 17. Get your bike tuned-up beforehand. More info here.
The Library of Congress just unveiled their newest kid-centric space, The Source last week. It is SO MAGICAL. My inner shy, introverted child felt like this was home away from home. Readers, I CRIED. Make a plan to visit! More info and timed tickets here.
You can also watch my reel about it here. Yay.
Catch The Gardener at the Miracle Theater on May 20. This independent movie is about a woman who’s having a rough year but whose life is turned around by a little bit of magic and the eponymous gardener. Watch the trailer here and get tickets here.
Take a boat tour with Anacostia Riverkeepers on Tuesdays! Multiple dates are available. Click here to reserve.
Is a private tour more your thing? Check out this form.
Hey, did you know Chat’s Liquors goes live every Wednesday to talk about Whiskey? Yep! Check it out here.
Don’t forget: Every Thursday, the Library of Congress stays open until 8 p.m. and invites everyone to their Live! At the Library of Congress events. Check out the full list here and make your plan. Don’t forget to RSVP!
And the Union Station tours are back! Learn more about our home station. Click here to reserve.
OFF-HILL
Want to help restore the city’s canopy and honor someone you love while you’re at it? Then this Casey Trees initiative is for you.
A play at the Stacks at Buzzard Point? Why yes, darling! Through May 17, catch Rorschach Theater’s Dragon Play. Tickets here.
And go do free yoga at The Stacks. Details here.
Indoors more your jam? Then go watch a blacklisted movie at the Capital Jewish Museum! Click here for tickets.
PLAN AHEAD
A candle-making event where your pup is welcome AND YOU CAN GET THEIR COLLAR ENGRAVED?! Wow. Amazing. Tickets and more info here.
On May 30, learn about our beautiful Federal City at Congressional Cemetery. Click here for more info and tickets.
And on May 31, catch a free concert at the Cemetery chapel. RSVP here.
Are you into silliness, building your own bikes, ingenuity and that carbonated tang of Red Bull? YEAH! Then the Red Bull Spin Off at the District Wharf will charm you and get your creative juices flowing. Click here for more info and start building that bike!
The summer outdoor movie lineup is up at the Library of Congress!!! Check it out here.
Sunset Movies at the Wharf starts on May 27. Check it out here.
Do you love clippers and racing and all things boat-y and fun? Then come see the Clipper races at Clipper Race Fleet Week at (where else) the Wharf! More information here.
The DC Jazz Festival has tickets on sale already! Mark your calendar for August 30 and 31 at the Wharf! Get your tickets here.
Pandafest is coming to DC on August 15 and 16. Get your early bird tickets here.