The first week of June arrives with summer energy, Black Music Month celebrations, and a calendar packed with concerts, festivals, Pride events, and more across the DMV 🌞🎶🌈📍
Use this handy city guide to plan your week 🗓️
Some Highlights:
DC Public Library Turns 130 (Wednesday)
The city’s library system celebrates 130 years of stories, service, and community on 6/3. Neighborhood libraries will be passing out birthday cookies while supplies last.
Join the Discover Summer Reading Challenge for a chance to win prizes!
Swim & Sip Social (Friday)
Adults-only swim night for beginners with an extended guided lesson, water safety & breathing essentials Q&A, followed by a social with complimentary wine & mocktails, food, gift bags, raffles, & more. All swimming skill levels welcome (Turkey Thicket Aquatic Facility, 6p - 9p, $60+)
NGA Block Party (Saturday)
The National Gallery of Art will celebrate America’s 250th during this family-friendly block party with art making, live performances, & more (10a - 4p, free)
Salute to Go-Go: Celebrating 35 Years of Backyard Band (Sunday)
Kick off Black Music Month by celebrating 50 years of the sound of the city and almost 4 decades of the legendary Backyard Band at this free, all-ages concert (MLK Library, 1p - 4:30p)
ACTIVITIES + EXPERIENCES
6/3 - 6/6 (WEDNESDAY - SATURDAY)
LightReel Film Festival
Multiple venues in Union Market | $21 for individual screenings / $90+ for passes
Will have screenings, panels, & events, including the Cocktails & Cinema party at Songbyrd on Friday (7p, $30)
6/6 + 6/7 (SATURDAY + SUNDAY)
KNOWN Conference: Coachella for Christians
The Yards Park | 11:45 - 9p, $150+
Festival-style conference focused on faith with a panels, a live taping of The Deepend podcast featuring Lecrae, activations, & more
6/6 - 6/14
The Big Bounce America
Bull Run Special Events Center in Centreville, VA | $35 for kids / $45 for adults
Giant bounce house playground experience
WEDNESDAY
CiNoMatic outdoor screening of “Night at the Museum”
Alethia Tanner Park | 7p - 10p, free
THURSDAY
Live! At the Library: “Who Knew?” Fashion Trivia Night
Library of Congress | 5:45p - 8p, free with registration
Global Running Day Community Run w/ Nike
Sandlot Uptown | 6p - 9p, free
Guided 3k-5k run through the NW Corridor with giveaways, followed by a social with music & a food truck
Party with Pride
The Phillips Collection | 5p - 8:30p, $20
LGBTQIA+-friendly museum afterhours with live performances, DIY headbands & phone charms, & more
DowntownDC Live! at Anthem Row
5:30p - 9p, free
Will have live performances & a makers’ market
Eaton DC Pride Film Series screening of “Saturday Church”
Eaton | 7p, free
FRIDAY
Glow in the Dark Fun Run
Northwest Stadium | 8p - 11p, free
Approx. 3 mile run, neon running attire & accessories recommended
Toni x2: How Bambara and Morrison Reshaped the Literary Landscape
Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church | 3p - 6p, free
Film screening, panel discussion, & mini publishing workshop
SATURDAY
Future Funk Fest: Prince’s Birthday Market & Funk Experience
metrobar | 5p - 10p, free
Anacostia Skating Pavilion: 50 Years of Community on Wheels
Smithsonian’s Anacostia Community Museum | 12p - 2p, free
Celebrating 50 years of one of the region’s only free, open-air public skating venues with archival photos, storytelling, a video presentation, & more
Reading Rainbows: A Pride Reading Party
Old Town Books in Alexandria, VA | 7p - 9p, free
Will have snacks, drinks, & both silent and social reading areas
Paws & Palms
Dirty Habits | 3p - 6p, $7
Dog-friendly, island-themed hangout with treats & pupcups
Movies on the Memorial outdoor screening of “National Treasure”
US Navy Memorial | 3p - 5p, free
Vinyl DJ Lesson: Words Beats & Life Hip-Hop Experience
Words Beats & Life Headquarters | 12p, $98 (price is for 2 consecutive classes)
Dryy Run 5K supporting Young Moguls in Motion
Dryy Union Market District | 8a, free
Fun run supporting a nonprofit catering to youths
Esther’s Crown 5K Gun Violence Awareness Walk
Indian Head Rail Trail in White Plains, MD | 8a, free with registration
SUNDAY
The Capital Vintage Show
Pearl Street Warehouse & Union Stage | 10a $15+
Menswear marketplace
Courtyard Cinema screening of “The Hangover”
Dirty Habit | 6p, $7
Includes popcorn
Otarush Events: Pewter City Plunder
George Washington Middle School in Alexandria, VA | 10a - 3p, free
Anime & Pokémon collector event with a marketplace, a kids’ corner, food vendors, & more
The Petworth Flea
Lulabelle’s Sweet Shop | 10a - 4p, free
Vintage & unique collectibles vendor market
PARTIES + MIXERS
TUESDAY
Don Toliver Concert Afterparty hosted by Dr. McDaniels (official tour DJ)
House of Flavors in Laurel, MD | 9p - 2a, free before 11p with RSVP
WEDNESDAY
NBA Finals Watch Party
Lucky Bar | 6p - 12a, free
THURSDAY
Remedy: Happy Hour at The Continent
6p - 9p, free
BabyFxce E hosts Rosebar Thursdays
Rosebar | 11p - 2a, free with RSVP
The Interlude: An Evening Wine Social (Ages 30+)
The Urban Winery of Silver Spring | 6p - 9:30p, $30
Ticket includes a glass of wine
FRIDAY
Mannywellz: Small Chops EP Release Party & Game Night
Vibe Restaurant & Lounge in Silver Spring, MD | 6p - 10p, free
MASH THIS
WILD DAYS | 9p - 3a, $16+
Live DJ blend battle
SATURDAY
Sundresses & Cigars: Rum & Robusto Edition
BUDDY’S DC | 4p - 8p, free
Saturday Night Special
WILD DAYS | 9p - 2a, free with RSVP
Pass The Julio Friends & Family Cookout
Jones Bridge Park in Alexandria, VA | 4p - 8p, free
TheJerseyParty: World Cup Tour
Hook Hall | 4p - 9p, $41
TCB Live Cookout
THRōW Social | 9p - 3a, $23
SUNDAY
The Funset presents Prince! a Birthday Celebration
Sandlot Downtown Rooftop | 4p - 10p, free with RSVP
THE DAY SHIFT: BRUNCH & DAY PARTY
Vortex | 1p - 9p, free
Good Company Day Party
SOST Rooftop | 5p - 10p, free
Something About Summer Day Party: Krave x Blossom
Hook Hall | 3p - 9p, free with RSVP
Will have a boozy lemonade stand featuring Krave, a Black-woman owned cocktail seltzer brand, food, beer pong, games & more
Live In Color Day Party!
WILD DAYS | 4p - 9p, free with RSVP
CONCERTS + SHOWS
6/3 - 7/12
Carla Hall: Please Underestimate Me
Olney Theatre Center in MD | multiple showtimes, $52+
The award-winning chef & best-selling author will star in a one-woman show sharing the humorous & heartfelt story of her journey
6/4 - 6/28
Precarious
Atlas Performing Arts Center | multiple showtimes, $51+
Comedic stage play following a recently retired mother and her daughter as they navigate family, generational divides, & the climate crisis during a sweltering summer heatwave
6/5 - 6/7
Karlous Miller
Baltimore Comedy Factory in MD | multiple showtimes, $44+
6/6 - 6/7
Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington presents “Soul Divas”
Lincoln Theatre | 8p, $33+
TUESDAY
Don Toliver: Octane Tour
CFG Bank Arena in Baltimore, MD | 7:30p, $150+
Like a Star: Celebrating 20 Years of Corinne Bailey Rae
The Fillmore in Silver Spring, MD | 8p, $66
WEDNESDAY
Skillibeng: Badman She Love Tour
The Fillmore in Silver Spring, MD | 8p, $ 71+
Mars Arts D.C. Concert Series ft. Puddin’: Before They Were Stars, A Tribute to Background Singers
Songbyrd | 7p, free
Majic Wednesdays
Sycamore and Oak | 6:30p - 8:30p, free
Live performance by Black Passion Band and Sirius Company
THURSDAY
Kali Uchis: For The Girls Tour
with Mariah the Scientist & Laila!
Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, MD | 7:30p, $52+
Sideshow
Pearl Street Warehouse | 8p, $27
Babyfxce E: Be Da Realest Tour 2026
Union Stage | 8p, $27+
Almost Ladies Night: Rooftop Comedy Series
12 Stories | 7p, $56+
FRIDAY
Music In The Meadow: Celebrating D.C. Teachers with Sirius Company Band
US National Arboretum | 7p - 9p, $15+ / kids 12 & under free
Outdoor concert with food trucks
Wifigawd Record Release Party w/ Key!, Soul Glo, Sluggo
Black Cat | 8p, $27
Sail Into Summer Free Outdoor Concert
355 Water St SE | 6p - 8p
Will have free captain’s hats & sunglasses & pop-ups from Navy Yard retailers
SATURDAY
Zainab Johnson
Howard Theatre | 10p, $45
DMV Summer Kickoff: No Savage and Gizwop live
Blue Moon Virginia Lounge in Annandale, VA | 8p - 2a, $45+
SUNDAY
Pour Minds Podcast: Still Sippin’ Tour
Howard Theatre | 7p, sold out
Dess Dior
Union Stage | 8p, $27+
The Temptations & The Four Tops
The Theater at MGM in National Harbor, MD | 8p, $90+
LaVar Walker
Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse in VA | 7p - 8:30p, $24+