The District heads into one of its busiest weekends of the summer as Juneteenth, Capital Pride, and Father’s Day celebrations fill the calendar alongside concerts, festivals, and community events across the DMV.
Use this handy city guide to plan your week 🗓️
Some Highlights
DC’s First Black Woman-Owned Brewery Opening in Shaw (Friday)
Urban Garden Brewhouse will celebrate opening their doors at 624 T St NW with a ribbon cutting, games, live gogo music, & more (1p - 10p, free)
Juneteenth Celebrations (Friday)
The DMV honors Juneteenth with community celebrations centered on Black freedom, culture, and joy, including AFRAM in Baltimore (6/19 - 6/21 in Druid Hill Park), the NMAAHC’s community day honoring Opal Lee, the “grandmother of Juneteenth” (6/19, 11a - 4p, free with registration) and the Freedom Day celebration at the National Harbor (6/19, 11a - 5p, free).
Embassy of France Block Party with IDK, TOB, & Friends (Saturday)
The French Embassy opens its doors for a night of live music, food, & more as part of Georgetown’s Fête de la Musique celebration. Maryland native rapper IDK headlines the lineup, joine by gogo band TOB, Q Da Fool, YungManny, students from Duke Ellington School of the Arts, and more (5p - 10p, $5 / youth 15 & under free)
Home Rule Music Festival (Saturday)
Celebrate DC’s music & culture at this family-friendly outdoor concert with food vendors, a marketplace, a kids’ zone, & more (The Parks Historic Walter Reed, 12p - 9p, free)
Father’s Day is Sunday
End the week celebrating the dads and father figures who help shape our communities. Check out MLK Library’s 90s Block Party (1p - 4:30p, free), take a family-friendly DJ class at Words Beats & Life HQ (2p - 4p, $66), or grab brunch at Marcus DC (reservations available from 12p - 3:30p, $75 per person)
ACTIVITIES + EXPERIENCES
MULTI-DAY EVENTS
Through 6/29
EAT250 City-Wide Culinary Festival
In celebration of the nation’s 250th, 100+ restaurants, chefs, embassies, museums, and cultural institutions will come together for this citywide restaurant week exploring how migration, tradition, and cultural exchange have shaped American food. See participating restaurants here and upcoming events here
6/16 - 6/20
Homecoming: The Anniversary - Sycamore & Oak | 4p - 9p, free
The Congress Heights gathering space celebrates its third anniversary with a week of live music, food, shopping, family activities, and community events
6/17 - 6/22
Clipper Race Fleet Week
The Wharf welcomes the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race for its only East Coast stop, with free yacht tours, live entertainment, family activities, crew talks, & waterfront celebrations as sailors complete a 40,000-nautical-mile journey around the world
6/19 - 6/20
Smithsonian Solstice Celebrations
The Smithsonian celebrates the first weekend of summer with extended museum hours, special programming, live performances, family activities, and after-hours experiences across participating museums and cultural institutions on the National Mall.
6/19 - 6/21
Taste Of The DMV: Food, Music & Culture Festival - M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, MD | opens 12p Sat + Sun, $13+ / kids 10 & under free
Will have a 21+ kickoff party at 6pm on 6/19
6/19 - 6/20
Indepen’Dance - National Museum of American History | 4p - 10p, free
Family-friendly festival focused on dance, will have a Beat Ya Feet workshop & live gogo performance from 4p - 7p on Friday
6/20 - 6/21
Artist Leroy Campbell Book Signing & Exhibition - Overdue Recognition Art Gallery in Bowie, MD | 12p - 4p, free
WEDNESDAY
Long Live GoGo Presents: Something For The People ft. TOB, Yaddiya & The Honest Politix - Go-go documentary screening at Angelika Popup followed by a live performance at Songbyrd | 7p, $20
Sunset Cinema: free outdoor screening of “Sinners” - Transit Pier at The Wharf | 7:30p
The Corner After Hours: Salad Days - StudioLab RD | 6p - 9p, $100
Crawl-style experience with salad tastings, sparkling wine, & cocktails hosted at 4 art galleries and 2 home design boutiques in Georgetown
Rooftop Pool Screening of “The Matrix” - Hedy’s Rooftop | 9p - 11:30p, $31
THURSDAY
International Sushi Day Tuna Carving & Tasting - Dear Sushi at Love, Makoto | 6:30p, $102
Ticket includes all-you-can-eat sushi + soup, salad, dessert, and sake
Juneteenth Black Trivia Night Kickback - District Alley | 7p - 10p, $24
Wine Tastings from Black-Owned Wineries - Planet Wine Shop in Alexandria, VA | 6p - 7p, $44
Black Music Month Celebration - NMAAHC | 6p - 8p, free with required registration
Panel discussion focused on Black radio and its impact
FRIDAY
Barre Fitness Class With Music from Beyonce, KentheMan, & Megan Thee Stallion - Local Motion Project in Alexandria, VA | 1p - 2p, $24
Author Tia Williams Discusses New Book “The Missed Connection” - East City Bookshop (in person waitlisted, virtual still available) | 7p, $34+
SATURDAY
PJ Morton “Saturday Night, Sunday Morning” Meet, Greet & Merch Pop Up - Byrdland | 5p, free
Fête de la Musique: Make Music Day - 1041 Wisconsin Ave | 4p - 8p, free
40+ musical acts will perform in various locations across Georgetown
March of Dads - Anacostia Park | 10a - 1p, free
Family-friendly walk meetup
Puppies & Pilates - VIDA Fitness Navy Yard | 9a - 10a, free with RSVP
Capital Pride Parade - 4th & T Streets NW to Pennsylvania Ave & 9th Streets NW, 3p - 7:30p, free
The Gentleman’s Pairing: A Fathers Day Cigar & Coffee Experience - BUDDY’S | 12p - 8p, $97
Ticket includes coffee, 2 premium cigars, and a 2-hour guided cigar education experience
Solstice, Under the Stars Late Night Skating & Stargazing - Smithsonian’s Anacostia Community Museum | 7p - 10p, free
NoMa Pride Block Party - 201 M St NE | 2p - 6p, free
District Camera Summer Mega Expo | District Camera & Imaging in Arlington, VA - 10a - 5p, free
SUNDAY
Capital Pride Festival & Concert - 3rd & Pennsylvania Ave NW | 12p - 10p, free
CVS Soccer Block Party - East Monroe Ave in Alexandria, VA | 11a, free
Family-friendly event with soccer games, skills challenges, snacks, product samples & more
Juneteenth Black Business Expo - 12p - 8p, free
Silver Spring Summer Block Party - 2p - 6p, free
PARTIES + MIXERS
6/18 - 6/21
DC Black Yacht Fest
A four-day weekend lineup of social events highlighted by the signature Yacht Fest on-water celebration, with multiple vessels departing from Georgetown Marina on Saturday
WEDNESDAY
BY US IN COLOR: A SOCIAL ART GATHERING - Gold Clover Bar | 6p - 8p, free
Will have art on display & a live painting session
Kendrick & Tupac Birthday Bar - The Whiskey Bar in Anacostia | 5p - 11p, free
THURSDAY
Rhythm & Booze: Juneteenth Jam - Vera Cocina | 10p - 2a, $18+
Black Joy Bounce - Eighteenth Street Lounge | 9p - 10a, free
The Cookout - Electric Cool-Aid | 7p - 12a, free
Will have Black-owned vendors
The Soul Tape 4: R&B Experience - Juneteenth Edition - STFU | 6p - 3a, free before 10p with RSVP
Bourbon + Cigars - BUDDY’S | 6p - 10p, free
FRIDAY
All Black Party with Fat Joe & Jadakiss Live
The Westin | 8p - 2a, $58+
Brown Liquor & Chicken: The Cousins Reunion - Anacostia Park Roller Skating Pavilion | 3p - 8p, $53
Ticket includes grilled chicken
The Summer Affair: A Singles Night - Dirty Habit | 7p - 10p, $30
Ticket includes a welcome drink
SATURDAY
The Night Shift with DJ Noble - Shanklin Hall | 10p - 2:30a, free with RSVP
THEE DITD CAPITAL PRIDE PARTY - THRōW Social | 10p - 3a, $30+
LGBTQIA+-friendly
Just Pour Us: Safari in the City - Jungle & Loom | 3p - 7p, free
Cocktail social, animal print or safari-inspired attire encouraged
Loud&Proud: Flag Rave - Swingers | 7p - 11p, free
Pride party at an indoor mini golf venue
The Morning After Party - Ivy City Smokehouse | 9a - 2p, $45+
Ticket includes brunch, mimosas, & espresso martinis until ~10:30a
Followed by the Black AF Day Party at ZOOZ (3p - 8p, $23+)
Meet Me at For the Girls - Public Bar Live | 10p - 3a, $18+
Queer women-friendly
Soul in the City - ONYX Rooftop Lounge | 4p - 9p, $30
LGBTQIA+-friendly, open bar until 5p
Juneteenth Cookout - Anacostia Park | 12p - 7p, $13+
Will have a community hike, food, Black-owned vendors, a bounce house, lawn games, & more
SUNDAY
The D’ussé Brunch Experience: Black Excellence Edition - The Continent | 12p - 9p, free with RSVP
District of Culture: Juneteenth Celebration - Twelve After Twelve Rooftop | 3p - 9p, $18+
Will have Black-owned vendors
Freedom Lounge - Kaché | 11a - 9p, free
CONCERTS + SHOWS
WEDNESDAY
Chris Travis - Howard Theatre | 8p, $62+
District of Pride Showcase - Lincoln Theatre | 7p, free
THURSDAY
Pradabagshawty: The Five Problems Tour - Pearl Street Warehouse | 8p, sold out
FRIDAY
Achromatic presents: Blaccmass - Vera Cocina | 11:30p - 3a, $34+
Tye Tribbett: A 20 Year Celebration of the Classic Album “Victory” - The Theater at MGM in National Harbor, MD | 8p, $115+
TCB, TOB, & REACTION BAND: 50 YEARS OF GOGO - Bethesda Theater in MD | 6p - 11p, $30+
Tank and The Bangas: The Last Balloon Tour - Lincoln Theatre | 7:30p, $46+
DJ Maphorisa & Daliwonga - Karma | 10p - 3a, $70+
SATURDAY
Wale & Smino: Everything Is A Lot. The Tour - Plaza Stage at Nationals Park | 7:30p, sold out
Kenny Mason: American BULLDAWG Tour - Howard Theatre | 8p, $33+
Broadway in the Park ft. Tituss Burgess and Heather Headley - Filene Center at Wolf Trap in Vienna, VA | 8p, $50+
Detroit Gospel presents Festival of Praise with Fred Hammond, Deitrick Haddon, & Carvin Winans - The Theater at MGM in National Harbor, MD | 8p, $85+
Rico Nasty (as part of VENUS - BERHTA | 4p, $60
Finesse2Tymes & Diamond The Body - Ikonic Live in Baltimore, MD | 10p - 2a, $45+
Black Passion Band Live - Sandlot Downtown | 5p - 8p, free
A Night of Wonder: The Music of Stevie - Bethesda Theater in MD | 8p, $40+
SUNDAY
Wale: everything is a lot. live in the district with UCB & foggieraw. - Plaza Stage at Nationals Park | 8p, sold out
Jason Derulo - The Fillmore in Silver Spring, MD | 8p, $45+