Events in Washington today

A joint cookout hosted by members of Doric Lodge No. 19 and Naomi Chapter No. 9 takes place at Hains Point, with a focus on fellowship and good food. This casual outdoor gathering provides an afternoon to connect and enjoy the sunshine. For more information, contact Annie Williams at 202-669-7886 or Leonard Minus at 301-356-2995.

Farmers Market SW brings local growers to The Wharf with a selection of fresh, locally sourced foods in collaboration with Diverse Markets DC. The market is set at M Street Landing, just outside Pitango, Philippe Chow, and Fish Shop.

The Warwick Village & Friends Mega Yard Sale has been rescheduled due to weather and is returning as a neighborhood-wide yard sale across Warwick Village and neighboring communities. Participation is free, and kid entrepreneurs are welcome. Select locations will collect food donations for ALIVE!, allowing shoppers to give back while they browse. Participants can sign up to be included on the official sale map and featured in event promotions.

The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck returns to Westpost at National Landing, set up in the courtyard near DSW. Fans can find themed treats and merchandise, available while supplies last.

The latest installment of this rotating Changemakers exhibit is on display, celebrating people whose efforts helped shape Arlington’s history and community life. Presented as part of Arlington 250, it honors local leaders, advocates, educators, innovators, and community builders who left a lasting mark on the county. Through personal stories and achievements, the exhibit invites visitors to consider how individual actions can influence a community and help define Arlington’s past, present, and future.

Celebrate young musicians at a spirited showcase from Girls Rock! DC’s August Summer Camp. Ten new youth bands will perform original songs they created during the week, and participants will share highlights from their camp experience, including learning instruments, forming bands, and writing together. This all-ages event shines a light on the talent and creativity of the campers while raising funds for Girls Rock! DC’s youth music education programs. Tickets are $10 for youth and $20 to $30 for adults, and no one will be turned away for lack of funds.

Enjoy a relaxed LGBTQ+ community brunch on the enclosed front patio at Freddie’s Beach Bar & Restaurant. Attendance is free, and everyone simply pays for what they order on an individual tab using a separate card, so there is no shared check. Name tags will be available to make introductions easy, and approximately ten attendees are expected. Choose from the regular menu or opt for the all-you-can-eat buffet that includes a mimosa or coffee, tea, or soft drink, plus dessert for $14.99. Casual attire is welcome. Registration is complimentary and helps the organizers plan for an accurate headcount. Guests are welcome to invite friends and share event photos with the hashtag #gogaydc. Crystal City Metro is the closest station, and parking is typically available on nearby residential streets. The venue is smoke free, with outdoor ashtrays provided. It was voted Best Virginia Bar by Washington Blade readers and is known as an LGBTQ+ and straight friendly spot. This gathering is for adults 18 and over, and a valid ID is required for anyone who plans to drink alcohol. A Go Gay DC leader will be on site to greet attendees.

This meet up features a 5K fun run and walk with Old Town Run Club, celebrating The Commodore’s arrival in the neighborhood. The Commodore offers a pool table, darts, thin crust pizza, and a brunch menu.

Sneaker Con returns to Washington, DC with a weekend packed with sneakers, streetwear, collectibles, and culture at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. Browse more than 100,000 sneakers and collectibles from over 200 vendors nationwide, ranging from hard-to-find pairs to everyday staples, including Jordans, Travis Scotts, SBs, vintage tees, and more. The event centers on a live marketplace for buying, selling, and trading. Bring as many pairs as you can carry and connect directly with buyers, collectors, and vendors throughout the show. If you plan to sell, the Cash Out Crew will be on site making offers during the event, with no middleman and no fees so deals happen in real time. The full experience features free authentication, stage games, giveaways, exclusive merchandise, special guests, Streetwear Alley, live experiences, and the Trading Pit. Whether you are searching for your next pair, building a collection, meeting the community, or moving inventory, this Washington, DC edition brings the culture together under one roof.

Settle into an easygoing groove as soulful sounds set the mood for an evening filled with melody, relaxation, and good energy. Expect a feel-good soundtrack and a welcoming vibe that makes the night one to remember.

A friendly puzzle swap and puzzling party at Dorothy I. Height/Benning Library invites participants to trade previously loved jigsaws or choose from extras provided. There is time and space to collaborate on the Summer Puzzle Challenge, a 40,000 piece puzzle. It is a chance to connect with other puzzle fans and leave with a new challenge, even if you arrive without one to trade.

DC-based LUSH fires up a high-energy set built on party rock from the 90s and 2000s through today, plus a few classic favorites. Expect big singalongs, dancing, and good vibes as Faith, Derek, Jake, Karlin, and Mort power through the hits you grew up with, all in service of one thing... a great time. Bring friends and enjoy a beer while you belt out the choruses.

Echostage hosts Seven Lions.

A rock and roll band will perform at Westover Beer Garden.

This four hour, celebratory, hands-on course in Washington D.C. invites participants to craft a seasonal fiber swatch and explore natural dyeing while enjoying LaMarca Prosseco. Presented by The Gathered Thread, the experience blends professional fashion education with a relaxed social setting and encourages a fresh perspective on fashion, color, and cloth. The curriculum moves beyond sewing. Attendees learn to build fabric from the ground up and study the science behind botanical dyes. Each season, PhoenixPhire's HUES Department highlights one natural fiber paired with a vibrant, flower-based dye. Everyone leaves with a hand-made swatch and a vial of the custom dye created together in class. The conversation also follows the full life cycle of garments and underscores the importance of fair, sustainable wages in fashion. To foster privacy and creativity, the gathering takes place in private Air BnB spaces within the DMV. Tickets include a shared teapot of LaMarca Prosseco for the table along with a small gifted spray bottle, plus an allergen-free, hand-crafted charcuterie board. An optional add-on provides vials of the team’s personally formulated colorfast detergent and fabric softener. A $35 Uber ride code is issued after payment for a safe trip. Guests who want to extend the evening can reserve a room at the host Air BnB for a low-key staycation that centers privacy and relaxation. Tickets are available exclusively through Eventbrite.

After Dark at The Tiki Affair turns Dirty Habit’s downtown courtyard into a late-night tiki hangout with live music and rotating DJ sets. Expect tropical drink vibes alongside steel drum, R&B, and pop performances that evolve over the summer. It has an intimate, gathering-style feel, with music, conversation, and the bar as the main attractions.

Head to Pearl Street Warehouse for a live folk rock singer-songwriter show featuring Brad Hoshaw & The Seven Deadlies. The lineup on the event page focuses on the main act, with the performance starting at 7:00 PM.

Plastic Nancy pairs with The Duskwhales for an all ages show that spotlights two takes on vintage inspired rock. Plastic Nancy, started by Sam Clemens and John DeGarmo in Richmond in 2016, nods to 1960s influences and takes its name from a lyric in Love’s 1967 song The Daily Planet. After several years in the DC area, the group relocated to Southern California in 2025, adding California native Travis Garman on drums, and has honed an eclectic psychedelic sound through performances in bars, clubs, and concert halls across the United States. References for their style include Jimi Hendrix, Smashing Pumpkins, Thee Oh Sees, and Spacemen 3. The Duskwhales formed in Manassas, Virginia in 2010 and feature Seth Flynn on guitar and vocals, Brian Majewski on keys and vocals, and Chris Baker on drums and vocals. Their music echoes classic artists like The Beatles and Queen with rich harmonies and unpredictable arrangements, while maintaining a style of their own in the studio and on stage. They have shared bills with national acts such as Car Seat Headrest, Diane Coffee, Frankie Cosmos, and Jesse McCartney, and have performed across the East Coast. Their album Strawflower Lane is available on streaming services and as vinyl and CD on Bandcamp.

Presented by The Capital City Showcase and hosted by Christian Hunt, this event at Highline RxR combines trivia, stand-up comedy, and karaoke. Teams and solo players compete in three rounds of trivia for prizes, then the three highest-scoring teams each send a representative to a karaoke battle decided by audience vote. The show features stand-up from DC-area comics with Dom Grayer as headliner. After the competition, the evening transitions to sign-up karaoke so anyone who wants to sing can do so. All attendees may participate, or they can simply watch. Group reservations for six to eight are $10 per person, and individual tickets are $15. Free parking is available in the adjacent lot, and the venue is a short walk from the Crystal City Metro Station.

See Titus Andronicus live at The Atlantis. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster.

Video Nasties presents a new wave drag showcase featuring local performers who pay tribute to favorites like Talking Heads, DEVO, The B-52s, and more. This all-ages event celebrates the era’s music and style through creative drag performances.

Hans Raj Hans joins Sur Sagar for a live Sufi night filled with soulful melodies at Karma DC Live Music Venue. The performance blends the spirit of Sufi music with timeless Punjabi classics, delivered through powerful vocals and captivating stage presence. It offers an emotional musical journey designed to create memories that last well beyond the final note.

Enjoy an evening of Dead-inspired music as Better Off Dead teams up with Bella Rayne. For more than twelve years, Better Off Dead has honored the Grateful Dead’s legacy with spirited performances that explore the catalog and change from show to show. The group balances respect for the originals with adventurous improvisation, creating a welcoming atmosphere filled with dancing, smiles, and community across the Mid Atlantic. At 18, Bella Rayne is a self-taught guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter blending rock and Americana with a jam spirit that connects multiple generations. She started during the pandemic by reviving an old Stratocaster and learning by ear, then formed a high energy, guitar forward band that quickly moved from small rooms to national stages and festivals. Her sets mix soulful Southern rock, modern Americana, and exploratory jams with fresh takes on Grateful Dead favorites alongside originals, and she has recorded singles for an EP slated for release in 2026. Her résumé includes appearances with Allman Betts Family Revival, Melvin Seals and JGB, ALO, Jackie Greene, Oteil Burbridge, and members of Terrapin Family, plus performances at notable venues including The Fillmore in San Francisco, The Orpheum in Los Angeles, Sweetwater Music Hall, The Hamilton, and a birthday set at Bottlerock Napa. She was entrusted to play Jerry Garcia’s famed Alligator guitar through the Grateful Guitars Foundation, and Guitar Player magazine highlighted her in May 2025 among artists keeping the Dead’s spirit alive alongside Jeff Mason and Tom Hamilton. Please note that the front row of tables and chairs will be cleared to create a general admission pit, and some seated areas may have obstructed views. For wheelchair or ADA needs, contact the box office at (202)-787-1000 in advance.

Chance Peña and Hans Williams are performing a country blues and indie-folk style show at 9:30 CLUB. The listing shows the event is sold out.

Next Stop Comedy brings a night of stand-up to Lost Boy Cider, featuring a fresh roster of comics every show. Look forward to performers with television credits and voices familiar from popular podcasts, all gathered for an evening of big laughs.

This all-ages show celebrates the 90s with a set of beloved tunes from the decade.

Vibras DC is bringing the energy back to Culture DC for a night of dancing and big sing-along vibes. Expect a high-energy soundtrack that blends across borders, generations, and group chat favorites, with DJ Easy and Ulises on the decks. This is an 21+ event, and there’s an option for tables or bottle service via text or call.

Flash presents a night centered on Mystic Bill, a veteran DJ and producer whose journey from Miami to Chicago in 1988 cemented his path in both house and industrial music. Before relocating, he worked with Bill Kelly at the Flamingo Record Pool and played guitar in the synth and goth band Life in Sodom. In Chicago he secured residencies at Shelter, Crobar and SmartBar and became a pivotal voice in a later wave of the city’s house and techno artists, influencing names like The Black Madonna, KiNK, Axel Boman and Matrixxman. His sets draw from modern Detroit techno, Chicago acid, rare house selections and Italo disco, and he continues to appear at respected clubs across the United States and abroad. His studio work began with a remix of Kay Ladrae’s Lack of Love alongside Vince Lawrence and Karr Crash of Sundowners, opening a prolific period that included a full album on Trax Records. Releases and collaborations followed with IDF, 4 On The Floor, and Chicago vocalists Darryl Pandy and Shay Jones, known for work with Ministry. Under aliases such as Sundowners, Billy Nightmare and Savage Hymn he has issued originals and remixes, including reworks of Dennis Cruz’s Los Corazones, Hannah Holland’s Come Correct, Kiddy Smile’s Teardrops in the Box, Natalie Smash’s The Show and ELO’s La Pampara. His own tracks have been interpreted by Ricardo Villalobos and Eats Everything. A new full length LP is forthcoming, along with fresh singles and remixes for Tyree Cooper, Gratts and Tao. The Club Level features Mystic Bill with Edan Everywhere. The Green Room welcomes Stretch from Detroit alongside Jus Familiarise. The Flash Bar hosts DJ LickAshot with DJ Technics. Advance tickets are available. Flash upholds a safe space policy that rejects non consensual behavior, discrimination, harassment or harm, with trained staff ready to help. To protect the dance floor atmosphere, photos and videos are not permitted.

Calvert Gift's Farm sets up at the Takoma Park Farmer's Market with an abundant selection of seasonal produce and a generous array of plant starts for gardeners, farmers, and plant enthusiasts. Plant starts are available from early April through the end of May.

Enjoy an in-person storytime with Jessie Atkin featuring Oodles of Noodles, a playful counting adventure that uses lively rhymes and wordplay to move from one to ten as hungry animals enjoy their favorite foods. Each page pairs an animal with a dish and a measurement, building the numbers until every plate is empty. Children can have fun guessing the next silly animal-and-food pairing, and there may be stickers and coloring pages to explore. This gathering takes place at People’s Book. Seating is first come, first served, with space for up to 50 seated and additional standing room, and accessible seating is available.

An informal discussion circle that meets every other week explores down-to-earth philosophies and everyday wisdom from many of the world’s spiritual traditions. Across an initial twelve-week sequence, conversations engage with core ideas from Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Taoism, Stoicism, Shinto, Yoruba, Animism, Christianity, Islam, and several modern faiths. Readings are brief, easy-to-read selections from primary texts, chosen to highlight how each path can inform daily life, ethical decision making, and personal reflection. The tone is conversational rather than lecture driven, and there is no prior study required and no single right answer expected. Attendance is free, with a suggested donation of $5 to $10 in support of the Rhizome DC community space. The plan outlines twelve weeks of free online readings, with a few sessions still being finalized to keep materials simple to access. If there is sustained interest, the series may continue beyond the first twelve weeks.

The regular group run has permanently moved from Hotel Heron to The Pier Bar. Happy hour pricing and other discounts are available for all runners. The meetup takes place by the Potomac River.

Explore a new installment of the rotating Changemakers series at the Arlington Historical Museum, a temporary showcase honoring people whose efforts have shaped Arlington’s story and civic life. Created as part of Arlington 250, it spotlights residents from many walks of life, including leaders, advocates, teachers, innovators, and others who help strengthen community ties, whose work has left an enduring mark on the county. Through these narratives, the exhibit invites visitors to reflect on how individual actions can influence a community and help define Arlington’s history, today, and tomorrow.

Flash hosts a Green Room session with Laidlaw, House Twelve, and KayLaSoul. London based Laidlaw, co founder of Beeyou, is known for a forward thinking, boundary pushing approach and for appearances with FUSE and Infuse, with his brand dedicated to cultivating immersive dance floor atmospheres across the UK. Before the music builds, the Club Level offers a complimentary wellness session featuring a Reiki Sound Bath with Kehinde Adeseye, first come, first served. To preserve a respectful class setting, entry closes at the start and reopens afterward for all ticketholders. The Club Level also features the Love Bazaar, a local vendors marketplace. Flash upholds a Safe Space Policy that rejects non consensual behavior, discrimination, harassment, or harm, and staff members are available to help if anyone feels uncomfortable. For the sake of the vibe, photography and video are not permitted on the dance floors. Advance tickets are available.

A fun hoops-watching outing with Coach Stephanie Flamini offers a chance to watch the game together.

Hosted by the DC Road Runners Club and the Potomac Valley Track Club, Family Night at the Track and Meet of Miles takes place at Yorktown High School in Arlington, Virginia. The meet features 400 meter and 800 meter fun runs for kids, multiple heats of the mile, and a 3000 meter run. The race director is Paul Ryan.

Verona's Court is back at The Dew Drop Inn - D.C. for a live performance, promising a fun night with great music and good vibes.

In celebration of International Coworking Week, Expansive is offering five days of free coworking that combine focused work time, networking, and community. Freelancers, entrepreneurs, remote workers, students, and anyone seeking a change of scenery can explore the workspace and connect with local professionals. Enjoy no-cost access to shared work areas throughout the week, along with networking opportunities, refreshments, games, and other community activities. Building tours are available each day. Participants can also enter a drawing to win one free month of coworking at their local Expansive location.

The Little Theatre of Alexandria’s Summer Camp offers 48 one-week classes for young creatives ages 0 to 18, with options that range from Broadway-style song and dance, acting, improv, and musical theatre to filmmaking, D&D-inspired adventures, technical theatre, and imaginative storytelling for the youngest participants. Each class is tailored to be age-appropriate and designed to build confidence while sparking creativity in a fun, supportive setting. Sessions are offered in one-week formats with full day, half day, and extended day choices available, and age ranges vary by class. Instruction is provided by theatre professionals in an energetic environment that welcomes both first-time performers and students looking to refine skills for auditions. Registration is required in advance and space is limited, so families can review the full lineup and select preferred weeks early to secure availability. A limited number of partial scholarships are offered. All programs take place at The Little Theatre of Alexandria.

At Code Ninjas Alexandria, JR Game Coding offers a hands-on way for tech-loving kids to learn by doing. Guided by mentors known as Code Senseis, participants develop practical technology skills and make friends as they explore game coding. The experience also nurtures leadership, creativity, and computational thinking, all through themes kids enjoy such as Robotics, Roblox, Minecraft, and YouTube. It provides an engaging, supportive setting that encourages young learners to imagine and share their future in technology.

DC Casineros presents a summer series of all-level Cuban dance classes that welcomes absolute beginners and seasoned dancers to learn, connect, and honor the richness of Cuban movement, music, and culture. An ongoing Afro-Cuban Dance class led by Naomi Washington Roque focuses on movement technique, musicality, and the cultural traditions that inform the roots of Cuban dance. A complementary sequence of workshops explores key styles and skills, including how to transition Casino partnerwork figures into Rueda de Casino with Linda Piocolo and Evan Kreiensieck, focused Casino partnerwork drills with Evan Kreiensieck and Leenssa Fufa, an introduction to Rumba Guaguancó with Patricia “Patty” Rivera, Son Cubano with Adrián Valdivia and Diana Ortiz, and Rueda de Casino with attention to TOCADOF, flow, communication, and musicality with Paul Cassens, Leensa Fufa, and Lissa Berroa, with an additional session to be announced. All levels are welcome and no partner is required. For more than two decades, DC Casineros has worked to preserve, teach, and celebrate Cuban dance, music, and culture while building community across the DMV.

millkzy is bringing melodic rap and hip hop to The Atlantis. The show starts at 6:30 PM, and tickets are available through Ticketmaster.

This recurring pub quiz features two back-to-back games.

Sporcle's Music Quiz is held at Franklin Hall. It offers a chance to test music knowledge in a quiz format.

Explore Brazilian Zouk through drop-in classes for all levels, followed by a welcoming practica to reinforce what you learn. Beginners can start with Welcome to Brazilian Zouk with Lunna, an introduction to foundational steps and lead and follow skills where no partner or prior experience is needed. Dancers familiar with the basics can choose Solo Footwork and Body Movements with Gui to deepen technique, build body awareness, and play with Zouk’s movement vocabulary while dancing solo. Those comfortable with the fundamentals can take Fundamentals Variations with Gui and Emilia, a partner-focused class that strengthens technique and adds creative options for social dancing. After class, a well-lit practica provides time to practice and ask questions of instructors and fellow students. Instructors rotate weekly, drop-ins are welcome any week, and a new fundamentals cycle begins on the first Monday of each month. Pricing is $24 for one class, $40 for two classes, and $10 for the practica only. A 9-week bundle is available for $160, and discounts are automatically applied when registering for multiple classes together. Bring a friend who is new to District Zouk classes and use promo code 2for1 to receive 50% off tickets. Register online or at the door with payment by credit card or digital wallet. Classes take place at DanceSport DuPont Circle in The Church of the Pilgrims Fellowship Hall.

Progressive classes in Brazilian zouk and lambada build a solid foundation for social dancing while developing comfort and versatility in both leading and following. Each course spans eight weeks and blends technique, patterns, musicality, body movement, floorcraft, connection, and safety, with dedicated practice time and personalized feedback from instructors and assistants so students feel ready for the social floor. District Zouk’s curriculum organizes Brazilian zouk around 24 essential patterns with direction changes and lead-follow principles, offered through sequential courses such as Basics 1 through 3 and Fundamentals 1A through 2, then continuing with Head Movements 1 through 2B and a Brazilian Zouk Study Group. The lambada pathway progresses from Lambada 1 through 4 and into a Lambada Study Group. Additional options include drop-in or bundled classes that focus on welcoming newcomers, solo footwork and body movement, and variations for extra practice or for those who cannot commit to a series. No partner is required, and participants choose to register as a lead or a follow. Beginners start with Basics 1, while entry into Fundamentals and above involves instructor permission or a level assessment. Courses are designed with partner drills, solo exercises, feedback, and discussions that connect technique to musical interpretation and considerate social dance etiquette. Registration options include pricing for eight-week courses and a dedicated rate for Basics 1, plus a bundle for the Monday offerings. Discounts are available for enrolling in multiple courses, for retaking a course, and for select groups, and financial assistance can be requested.

From the producers of Portlandia and Documentary Now, the DC premiere of Skweezy Jibbs Makes a Movie comes to AMC Hoffman Center 22 in Alexandria, Virginia for a single-night engagement with Skweezy appearing in person. The screening is in auditorium 3, followed by a Q&A and meet and greet with Skweezy. The film follows internet personality Skweezy Jibbs as he attempts to make his dream project, pitched as a mashup of John Wick, Magic Mike, Transformers, and Fast and Furious, even though he has no money, no experience, and no filmmaking know-how. There will be no trailers before the feature.

This free-entry competition is intended to get rated for IFPA. Qualifying consists of a single ball on one game. The top 10 percent advance to a finals round played as a full game, and the winner receives $1.

Agent Orange Awareness Day shines a light on the ongoing human toll of the Vietnam War. Close to three million service members served in Vietnam, and most came home. Since then, thousands have struggled with illnesses tied to Agent Orange, a deadly toxin that has affected veterans and their families. This observance raises awareness of an issue that remains unfamiliar to much of the public and acknowledges those still living with its consequences.

Sporcle's Pub Quiz is a recurring pub trivia event at Lost & Found.

This event features live performances by The Philharmonik and Wyatt Waddell. Tickets are available for purchase.

Discover deals in Fia’s Back Room at Fia’s Fabulous Finds, where items marked with pink tags or pink stickers are priced at $3 each or two for $5. Expect a mix of jeans, shoes, dresses, tops, purses, jewelry, home goods, gifts, and other distinctive pieces. On other days, Back Room merchandise is $5 per item. New selections are put out daily. Regular-priced goods must stay outside the two-for-$5 section, and the staff can set them aside for you while you browse.

Discover how fossils and modern 3D data illuminate the deep history and possible futures of the ocean’s giants. Vertebrate paleontologist Dr. Nick Pyenson shares science stories that trace the origins, extinctions, and changing paths of creatures long labeled as sea monsters, including whales, sea cows, sea turtles, penguins, and more. Attendees are encouraged to register, and space is available on a first come first served basis. An accompanying image shows Chilean and Smithsonian paleontologists studying several fossil whale skeletons at Cerro Ballena next to the Pan American Highway in Chile’s Atacama Region in 2011, with credit to Adam Metallo of the Smithsonian Institution.

At Nationals Park, the Chicago Cubs face the Washington Nationals in a National League matchup between teams with different styles. Set in Washington during late summer, the game highlights how those approaches play out on the field.

Enjoy a free team trivia game at Atlas Brew Works Bridge District, hosted by Brent McDonnell. The top team earns a $50 Atlas gift card and second place takes home a six pack of Atlas beer. Atlas Navy Yard will offer $6 select pints, and Dabo Burger will be available for food. Seating is first come, first served.

Bingo night at Red Derby features host Sharrae Allen guiding the action. Each round includes prizes, and the final game awards a $50 Red Derby gift card for a future visit. Participation is free. Specials include $3 Tecate, $7 margaritas, and half off chicken tenders. Seating is first come, first served.

Catch Sloppy Jane live at Songbyrd in Washington, DC. The event is listed as a one-day performance on August 11, 2026.

Walk-in crafting is available during Craft Bar hours with no registration required. Pick a mini wood or canvas project from the Craft Bar and create it in the workshop studio with the provided art supplies. You can also pour a custom scented candle by blending fragrances at the scent bar. Candles cannot be taken home right away because they need time to solidify, and they will be available for pickup during regular business hours. Please allow about a week of curing before lighting. Another option is to design a personalized beaded bracelet at the bracelet bar.

At Central Place Plaza, the Rosslyn Farmers Market brings a weekly showcase of seasonal fruits and vegetables, handcrafted goods, and specialty treats. Organized in partnership with FRESHFARM, a nonprofit focused on sustainable agriculture and expanding food access across the Mid-Atlantic, the market spotlights local growers and makers. Visitors can explore fresh discoveries while connecting with the community.

Discover local flavors at The Stacks, where Taylor Produce partners with Eat Loco for a summer pop-up market. Fill your bag with peak-season produce such as corn, tomatoes, squash, peaches, peppers, and watermelon, along with meats, flowers, and more. The market is set up in the Corso and is open to anyone in the community.

Connect with fellow Huskies in Washington, D.C. for an evening that blends professional networking with baseball. The night begins with a reception at Solace Outpost in Navy Yard, a short walk from Nationals Park, featuring complimentary appetizers and drinks as alumni get to know one another. After the reception, attendees will head to Nationals Park to watch the Washington Nationals face the Chicago Cubs, with seating in the 100 level.

This Volunteer Open House brings people together to assemble outreach supplies, organize clothing closet donations, and take on additional tasks that keep HIPS operating smoothly. It occurs on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month and provides an easy way to get involved and help out. No training is required.

Sporcle's Pub Quiz takes place at Astro Beer Hall.

Sunset Cinema at The Wharf turns Transit Pier into an open-air theater with free screenings presented by Pacifico. This edition features 10 Things I Hate About You. The season spans action, romance, blockbusters, and beloved classics, with other titles including Everything Everywhere All at Once, Shrek 2, Hairspray, Sinners, National Treasure: Book of Secrets, Hamilton, A League of Their Own, Catch Me If You Can, Apollo 13, Roman Holiday, F1, Project Hail Mary, and a double feature of When Harry Met Sally and First Wives Club.

Bestselling author Caroline Chambers, a mom of four young boys and a Substack recipe developer known for not feeling like cooking, introduces her third book, What to Cook When You Don’t Feel Like Cooking: Make It Fast, a guide to quick, crowd-pleasing dinners. The cookbook streamlines dinner by cutting extra steps and minimizing dishes, offering 100 complete meals that keep hands-on time to 30 minutes or less. Recipes in the 15 Minutes and 30 Minutes sections include options like flank steak with elote salsa and fish and veggie curry, while the Walk Away chapter suits busy home cooks who can let a rotisserie‑ish chicken with schmaltzy lemon dressing roast while they take care of other tasks. Each recipe features her signature swaps, riffs, tips, and shortcuts to help cooks make the dishes their own. Chambers will be in conversation with Kerry Diamond, the Founder and Editor of Cherry Bombe, a media company that highlights women and creative voices in food and drink. Diamond is also the host of the podcast Radio Cherry Bombe. All books will be pre-signed by the author. A limited number of tickets include access to a post-event signing for those who would like their name added to their book.

Each Wednesday, runners and walkers come together for a group outing, then wind down with a meal and music at Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub in Old Town. It offers a simple mix of movement and a relaxed social finish at the pub.

Inspira Dance hosts its first West Coast Swing lesson and social at Ballston Quarter. The event begins with a beginner-friendly class, followed by an all-levels session for dancers who already know the basics. Guest instructors Anthony and Mara lead both lessons to help participants build skills at a comfortable pace. Afterward, put what you learned into practice during a social dance with special guest Stef providing the music. No partner or prior experience is required. A $15 cover includes the lessons and open dancing. Paid garage parking is available, and the venue connects to the metro. Proceeds support Inspira Dance, helping fund dance programs in Title 1 public schools.

Astro Beer Hall Shirlington hosts a lighthearted mix of history trivia and comedy. Teams answer history themed questions with plenty of laughs along the way, and the top scoring team earns a prize.

At The DC Improv Comedy Club, Perfect Liars Club brings an interactive night of tall tales and quick thinking. Four storytellers take the stage to share four gripping accounts, with three rooted in truth and one crafted to deceive. After the final tale, the audience takes charge, grilling the tellers, testing their logic, and searching for contradictions. Votes are cast, and the reveal exposes who was bluffing all along. Since 2013, this DC-born phenomenon has delighted crowds, stumped skeptics, and humbled the overly confident. Expect laughs, surprises, and a playful challenge with bragging rights up for grabs.

A high-energy bill brings together Girly and the Pops, Costar, Glass Island, and Sir Lando for a fast-moving rock showcase. Girly and the Pops hit with an electrifying quartet sound built on striking contrasts, where garage rock grit meets Latin rhythms, spoken word flair collides with ferocious screams, and heavy riffs ride grooves that invite movement. Formed in late 2024, they are on the road ahead of their debut album Run For The Hills. Costar, a Maryland-based alternative trio, blends genres for a charged, high-impact set that will connect with fans of My Chemical Romance, Green Day, Blink 182, Pierce The Veil, and Twenty One Pilots. Glass Island, the trio of Evan Caulk, Kevin Patterson, and Brian Conwell, leans emo and draws from a wide range of alternative and emo influences, including Title Fight, Free Throw, Worlds Worst, and Modern Color. Sir Lando, a Frederick, Maryland three-piece fusing alternative, punk, and garage rock, brings pounding drums, groove-forward bass, and surf-tinged guitar work, landing in the orbit of Wavves, Thee Oh Sees, Queens of the Stone Age, Beach Goons, and Stone Temple Pilots.

Explore Arlington National Cemetery’s signature landmarks along with quieter corners that honor individuals who shaped the nation. This guided walk is led by historian and criminologist Madeline Feierstein, a former cemetery employee who shares detailed background on the site and the stories behind the people remembered there. The pace adjusts to the group’s preference, and questions are encouraged throughout for both historical context and on-the-ground guidance. Suitable for families, couples, and history enthusiasts, this experience is offered on Thursdays and select Saturdays.

Drop in for hands-on creativity with no registration needed. Pick a mini wood or canvas project from the Craft Bar and make it on-site using the workshop studio and available art supplies. Prefer candle making? Blend fragrances at the Scent Bar and pour your own scented candle. Candles need time to set and cannot go home right away, so plan to pick them up during regular business hours and allow about a week of curing before lighting. Another option is to design a custom beaded bracelet at the Bracelet bAR.

Gateway Park transforms into an easygoing neighborhood hangout once a month this summer, as Rosslyn LIVE brings bands, tasty bites, and a pub-in-the-park experience to the lawn. Enjoy live music, food trucks, and plenty of space to relax with coworkers or meet new neighbors while warm evenings pair with cold drinks. Guests may bring picnic blankets and chairs for seating, but outside alcohol is not allowed. Admission is free, and the series features performances by Too Much Talent, Crashed Chords, and Justin Trawick and the Common Good.

Open Stitch Nights at Artistic Artifacts offers relaxed creative time with others. Bring a handwork project and enjoy friendly conversation. You might see slow stitching, needle felting, sketching, needlepoint, or binding work in progress, and you may come away inspired to try a new technique. Everyone is welcome, there is no fee and no reservation is needed. Because space is limited, machine projects are not accommodated.

Open gaming night at Labyrinth is open to players of all experience levels, whether trying something new or enjoying modern classics like Catan, Splendor, and Ticket to Ride. The library includes more than 800 games available to play. No advance registration is needed, but seating is limited and will be filled in the order of arrival. Staff and regular gamers are on hand to teach rules and help groups get started. This gathering is intended primarily for adults and offers a relaxed way to sample games, learn new mechanics, and meet others with similar interests.

An evening of punk and rock from Richmond and DC brings together Housie from Richmond, with support from the Andy Appletree mega marathon. DC acts on the bill include Saafewaay delivering punk, Powerband offering rock and roll, and Deen Gray staying true to the name. Qiiiiiiik represents DC punk with an ultra short set. Admission is $10 to $15.

Grooves in the Grove returns to The Wharf for the summer, filling the waterfront with laid-back beats. This installment features Tre4rmDC performing in The Grove near bartaco. Attendees can pick up takeout from Wharf restaurants and settle in for live music by the water.

A Game Night Live trivia evening at Aslin Beer Co in Alexandria offers no-cost play and a welcoming format for all experience levels. The night features two games, each composed of three rounds, with challenges inspired by well known game shows. Expect more than simple question and answer, with jumbled word puzzles, image based rounds, and other surprises. Prizes are on the line.

Atlas Brew Works Bridge District hosts a lively Thursday night of bingo led by Matt Brandenburger. Prizes are awarded every round, and the final game winner takes home a $50 Atlas Brew Works gift card. Enjoy $6 select Atlas drafts and food from Dabo Burger while you play. Participation is free. Seating is first come, first served, so arriving early is recommended. This event recurs on the second and fourth Thursday of each month.

Anirban Dasgupta turns stand-up into a sport with Player, treating every laugh like a point on the board. Once set on an athletic path but redirected to the stage, he rewrites the rules of adulthood and asks if comedy, parenting, and everything else might just be games. The show plays out like a live match with the crowd in on the action, as jokes are scored, momentum shifts, and the outcome remains uncertain until the final punchline. Yellow cards, halftime pep talks, trash talk, and even shirt swaps keep the energy high while the audience debates the scoreboard. Presented at The DC Improv Comedy Club.

Multi-platinum country star Sara Evans brings We Got The Beat to The Birchmere with Braden Hull also appearing. Over the past two decades at country radio she ranks as the fifth most played female artist, with five chart-topping singles including No Place That Far, Suds in the Bucket, A Real Fine Place to Start, Born to Fly, and A Little Bit Stronger. Several of those held No. 1 for two weeks and earned RIAA platinum status, and she has landed 15 songs in the top 20. Evans tours widely each year and is celebrated for her powerful country vocals, earning the Academy of Country Music’s Top Female Vocalist award and nominations from the American Music Awards, Billboard Music Awards, the Country Music Association, CMT, and the Grammys. The CMA honored her with Video of the Year for Born to Fly from her double-platinum album of the same name. Her catalog includes the multi-platinum albums Real Fine Place and Restless, along with the gold-certified Stronger and No Place That Far. She is also a member of the Grand Ole Opry. Beyond the stage she hosts the podcast Diving In Deep, welcoming guests such as Crystal Gayle, Bill Anderson, Martina McBride, and Ernest. Her charitable work has been recognized with the NAB Education Foundation’s Service To America Leadership Award and the American Red Cross Crystal Cross award, and she continues to support the CMA Foundation and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Dangermuffin, the Charleston, South Carolina trio of vocalist Dan Lotti, guitarist Mike Sivilli, and drummer and bassist Steven Sandifer, brings a cross-genre sound that blends Americana, folk, jam, and rock into story-driven songs and uplifting melodies. Their self-titled album reflects a renewed creative chapter, weaving themes of light, healing, growth, and mythic imagery with a breezy, coastal vibe. After extensive touring behind Heritage and appearances at major festivals, along with shared stages with artists like Hot Tuna, Grace Potter, moe., Keller Williams, and Leftover Salmon, the band returned to its organic trio roots and shaped new material that translates powerfully on stage. Please note that the front row of tables and chairs will be removed to create a general admission pit, and some seated sections may have obstructed views. For wheelchair or ADA accommodations, contact the box office in advance at 202-787-1000.