With July entering its final stretch, thereās still plenty of summer left to savor.
Hereās what to get into this week:
EDITORāS PICKS
šØā Free Scoops, Coffee & More at DOLCEZZA (July 21 & 26)
Enjoy a free scoop of limited-edition Chocotorta gelato at all DOLCEZZA locations (excluding the Hirshhorn) on Tuesday from 5p - 7p, then visit the Union Market factory location on Sunday for their One Day Cafe experience with free coffee and free East Fork Pottery bowls for the first 100 attendees (9a - 6p)
šµ BLACK HAUSE Block Party at Anthem Row (Thursday)
All ages are welcome at this celebration of music with art, vendors and immersive experiences from 5p - 9p (free)
š¹š¹ Evening at the Embassy of Trinidad and Tobago (Friday)
Experience the culture of the twin-island nation through authentic cuisine, live steelpan music, cultural performances, and an open bar (7p - 9:30p, $74)
ACTIVITIES + EXPERIENCES
ONGOING
7/20 - 7/25
Girl Scout Festival - Franklin Park | starts at 4p M-F, starts at 12p Saturday, free
Enjoy six days of family-friendly fun with live entertainment, adventure activities, food, games, & signature Girl Scout experiences. Open to all, youth do not need to be Girl Scouts to attend
7/24 - 7/25
WPGC Bike Fest - Maryland International Raceway | gates open at 8a, $35 / kids 11 & under free
WEDNESDAY
Sundeck Summer Reads at The Yards - 355 Water St SE | 6p, free
Readersā meet up with a free book library
THURSDAY
The Dinner Table: Wine Tasting at District Winery - 7p - 10p, $104
Wine tour & tasting followed by a 3-course dinnerNat Geo Nights: Americaās National Parks - National Geographic Museum of Exploration | 7p - 10p, $40
21+ museum afterhours event with live music, cocktails, an artist activation featuring nighttime photography, access to the exhibits, & moreWashingtonianās Best of Washington - The Anthem | 6p - 10p, $230+
Unlimited tasting event featuring dozens of DCās favorite restaurantsPortrait Gallery Reading Rhythms - National Portrait Gallery | 5:15, free
Social reading eventLive! at the Library outdoor screening of āBack to the Futureā - Library of Congress | 8p - 10p, free
FRIDAY
Mubadala DC Open Kickoff Clinic - Southeast Tennis & Learning Center (SETLC) | 6p - 9p, free
Tennis clinic & open play with live musicHBCU & Friends Social - Tuftān Up Studio & Social in Hyattsville, MD | 6p - 10p, free / $93 for rug workshop
Social mixer with a HBCU-inspired DIY rug tufting workshopSmithsonian Sleepover at the American History Museum - (7p - 9a, $150pp / discount available for Girl Scouts)
Trade the hotel for the museum during this after-hours sleepover for youth ages 8-14 and their adult chaperones with access to the exhibits, Americaās 250th-themed activities, and more
SATURDAY
Surreal Jardin - Surreal Global Kitchen in Arlington, VA | 10a - 1:30p, $55+
Pair a Pilates class with a garden-inspired brunch at this wellness-focused experience with custom bouquet-making, music, and more.The Trail Mix Hike: Dirty South Edition - Starts at Benning Stoddert Rec Center | 9:30a - 1:30p, free
Easy 3-mile walkWard 5 Roll Off Day - North Michigan Park Rec Center | 10a - 2p, free
Residents can drop off large items for disposal, including furniture, toys and clothing that cannot be donated, bed frames, & moreHot Girl Walk Meetup - Gravelly Point in Arlington, VA | 9:30a - 11:30a, free
Hill Family Biking: Yards Park Ride - 4p - 6p, free
Family-friendly bike community ride followed by free ice cream and the splash poolONE & DUNN Vintage Designer Pop Up - Manifest (Adams Morgan) | 12p - 4p, free with RSVP
Cheesesteak Showdown - UPSIDE on Moore in Arlington, VA | 2p - 5p, $31+
Put your taste buds to the test as local sandwich shops battle for cheesesteak bragging rights during this afternoon of samples & live music
PARTIES + MIXERS
7/24 - 7/26
Burgers & Bottles Weekend
This three-day summer series kicks off with Bottle Wars at St. Yves on Friday (free before 11p), continues with the signature Burgers & Bottles cookout on Saturday at Sandlot Uptown (3p - 9p, sold out), and wraps up with Sunday Service at Fraiche (1p - 6p, free) for a weekend of food, music, and community.
MONDAY
Monday MOOD: July Edition - doi moi (speakeasy) | 7p - 12a free
TUESDAY
ACT XXIV Tuesday Nights at Lucky Bar | 7p - 1a, free
THURSDAY
Nandoās Peri Peri & Groove - H St location | 6:30p - 10p, free with RSVP
Afrobeats & AmapianoWine & Slow Jams Fest Prelude - ZOOZ | 8p - 1a, free
Wine & Vinyl Room - Good Fortune Rooftop in Alexandria, VA | 6p, $25
FRIDAY
Trap vs R&B with Juicy J live | Air Restaurant | 9p - 3a, free until 11p with RSVP
Sips in the City - KachƩ | 5p, free
Move Love - KachƩ | 9p, free with RSVP
DMV Does Happy Hour - Urban Roast at The Wharf | 6p - 9:30p, free
Cielito Lindo: National Tequila Day Celebration - Ciel Social Club | 5p - 10p, $8
SATURDAY
Lit by 6 R&B Brunch & Day Party - ZOOZ | 12p - 9p, free before 6p with RSVP
20 Years of Pharrellās āIn My Mindā: A Celebration of an Era - Roofers Union | 5p - 8p, free
Amapiano to the World Picnic Social - DC location given to attendees | 2p - 8p, free
Yellow Album Party: A Dom Kennedy Day Vibe - Public Bar Live | 4p - 9p, free before 6p with RSVP
Champagne Poetry - La Vie | 5p - 10p, $10+
Hey Cutie! - Lydia in DuPont | 10p - 3a, ladies free until 12a with RSVP / $24 GA
Just Pour Us! Cocktail Social: Flight Edition - Jungle & Loom (Navy Yard) | 3p - 7p, free
HUNXHO Hosting - Rosebar | 10p - 3a, $26
SUNDAY
ROUND UP: Listening Lounge 001 - Sid Goldās Request Room | 3p - 6:30p, free before 4:30p with RSVP
ROSA: A National Tequila Day Celebration - Dirty Habit | 3p - 8p, free
The Funset - metrobar | 4p - 10p, free
A&A: An Upscale Afrobeat & Amapiano Experience - Felt at MGM in National Harbor, MD | 6p - 12a, free before 11p with RSVP
Old Bae & Alphabet Soup: a 30 & Over Day Party - Wunder Garten | 1p - 6p, $15+
Queer women-friendlyChocolate City Swim Pool Party - Tag Rooftop Bar | 2p - 7p, $21
Queer women-friendlyWine & Sun(Sets) Rooftop Picnic - Hi-Lawn | 3p - 8:30p, $24
CONCERTS + SHOWS
7/24 - 7/26
Sheryl Underwood - DC Improv | multiple showtimes, $44+
WEDNESDAY
BabyChiefDoit - Union Stage | 7p, $34+
THURSDAY
J. Cole - CFG Bank Arena in Baltimore, MD | 8p, $188+
Live at SOAK: Black Alley - Sycamore & Oak | 6p - 9p, $18
FRIDAY
Project Pat & Juicy J - Howard Theatre, 8p
Resale tickets available for $231+: StubHub | Vivid SeatsAnthony Hamilton - The Theater at MGM in National Harbor, MD | 8p, $109+
DJ Diesel (Shaq) - Power Plant Live! in Baltimore, MD | 9p, $41+
Rose Royce - Bethesda Theater in MD | 8:30p, $70+
SATURDAY
A Bobby Nsenga Experience - BETTE at BERHTA | 8p, $43+
Backyard Band: 35th Anniversary - The Theater at MGM in National Harbor, MD | 8p, $109+
SUNDAY
Elmiene - Nevermore Hall in Baltimore, MD | 8p, $91+
Steven G - DC9 | 8p, $26+
Mike Sherm - Union Stage | 7p, $40+