It’s almost the end of July. Happy Leo season to those who celebrate (read: ALL LEOS) and may you get to make up for all the parties you missed with a summer birthday (couldn’t happen to a worse sign). What other fun is there to be had, for Leos and plebes alike?
Tomorrow, July 25, join Hill Family Biking as they travel to Canal Park (not Yards Park anymore). There will still be free Ice Cream Jubilee treats for all! The ride starts at Watkins Elementary. More info and RSVP.
Or you can dream big with the Free DC project during their dreaming session. Sign up here and learn more about Free DC.
Or you can celebrate America’s 250th and Libraries (!!) at the National Museum of American History, starting at 10 a.m. More info here.
On July 26, celebrate National Tequila Day with Dirty Habit and DSTRKT? Click here to learn more and sign up.
On July 28, Pupatella on Capitol Hill turns two and they are celebrating by doing 50% off pizza all day and 50% off appetizers until 3 p.m. Guess I know where dinner is happening on Tuesday.
On July 29, celebrate National Wing Day at new and already-big-time-favorite Little Engine Chicken. Click here for more info.
There will be a very special crossover episode of Live! At the Library on Thursday, July 30, with the National Museum of Women in the Arts, exploring and celebrating Mid-Atlantic women book artists. Learn more here and secure your tickets here.
Ward 6 Week
Every summer the office of Councilmember Charles Allen organizes Ward 6 week: a whole slate of community-building activities to get to know your neighbors and have a staycation! Click here to RSVP and sign up for specific events. Have a kiddo? Then sign them up for Lemonade for a Cause! We love seeing your cute stands and learn which charities you’ll be supporting!
SUMMER MOVIES
The summer outdoor movie lineup is up at the Library of Congress and the movies start on July 9. Buy some stock on OFF! Deep Woods and let’s go. Check it out here.
Sunset Movies at the Wharf goes through September 2. If you’re looking for a fun Wednesday plan, you can do no better! Check it out here.
SPECIAL AUCTION FOR VENEZUELA
From July 20 through August 20, you can bid online on artwork from local artists and support the VACC Foundation Earthquake Relief Fund. Click here for the bidding platform and here to learn more about the relief efforts after the catastrophic double earthquake on June 24, 2026. There will be a closing reception on August 20. Click here for more details.
OFF-HILL
Want a beautiful, historic AND AIR CONDITIONED large space to enjoy with the family? Well, the Building Museum has done it again: THE PLAYGROUND is ready for you to play! Get tickets here or keep an eye out for a free event as part of Ward 6 week, which is coming up July 27- to August 2.
Every first and third Thursday of the month, go to La Cosecha and Baila, DC! Baila DC is a dance lesson/party/social get-together and you are invited. Click here for more info and to get your ticket
PLAN AHEAD
Need a creative nudge? Then sign up for one of Congressional Cemetery’s Creative Crypt artist sessions. Whether you work with fabric or need encouragement to write, these sessions will get your creative juices flowing. There are two varieties: chatty and silent. The next chatty one will happen August 8. Click here to join.
Do you love watching soccer and can’t get enough? Then get tickets for the DC Power FC season opener versus the Carolina Ascent on August 15. Tickets here.
Summer restaurant week is coming, August 24-30. More info 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.
The Anacostia Youth Media Festival happens in September but they are already accepting entries. Click here and check it all out.
Get excited! The Southeast Library reopens on Thursday, September 10!