July closes out on a high note this week as August arrives with another packed lineup of things to do across the DMV.
Here’s what to get into this week:
EDITOR’S PICKS
Capital One Center Culinary Week (Through 7/31)
This one’s for the foodies: celebrate Tysons’ growing culinary scene with chef demos, tastings, and cocktail competitions at restaurants including Wren, Stellina Pizzeria, Ometeo, Sisters Tysons, Naisho Room, and a preview of La Omri before it opens later this year (Tysons, VA, multiple venues, tickets from $72+)
We the Woolly: Remixing 250 with The Funset (Friday)
The Funset brings their dance party vibes to the lobby of the Wooly Mammoth Theatre for an evening of DJ sets, live painting, & community (6p - 8p, free with registration)
DC Creative Mixer with Face Card & Kingsley Models (Saturday)
Meet fellow creatives, connect with talent scouts from Kingsley Models, & enjoy free headshots & giveaways at this rooftop social (Ciel Downtown, 2p - 5p, $34)
Vybe Summer Sessions: Capitol Groove at the Monument (Saturday)
Celebrate summer at this free outdoor electronic music concert. BYO blanket, chairs, & coolers (2p - 8p, free RSVPS appreciated)
ACTIVITIES + EXPERIENCES
TUESDAY
CAN I KICK IT? screening of “Point Break” - Songbyrd | 7p - 10p, free
Will have a DJ spinning the soundtrack live
WEDNESDAY
Dad’s Haus - The Gathering Spot | 6:30p - 9:30p, $24
Join The Dad Gang for an evening of community connection & brotherhood with a film screening, guided breathwork, sound therapy, and moreDad Night @ Continues Arcade - in Alexandria, VA | 6p - 10p, free
Heatwave: a Hot Ones-Style Wing Challenge - Upstate FTW | 5:30p - 7:30p, $10
Ticket includes a tasting platter with 6 wingsThe Wine Room - Eaton House | 6p - 9p, $145
Wine tasting event with oyster & caviar pairingsLove in DC: a Poetry Night Experience - Go-Go Museum & Cafe | 7p - 10p, $24+
THURSDAY
DowntownDC Live! at Anthem Row - 5:30p - 9p, free
Will have live music, a vintage flea market, & free ice creamGame Night DC - Thurst Lounge | 7p - 12a, free
LGBTQIA+-friendly
THURSDAY - SUNDAY
Otakon - Walter E. Washington Convention Center | $110 for a full weekend pass / $55 for ages 9 - 12 / kids 8 & under free
Family-friendly anime, gaming, & cosplay convention. There will be 21+ parties on Friday at Eighteenth Street Lounge (8p - 2a, free) and the National Union Building (8p - 2a, $13)
FRIDAY
July Scream Club - Kingman & Heritage Islands Park | 4:45p - 5:30p, free
Will have a guided intention-setting session followed by a collective scream to release pent-up frustrationsThe Listening Lounge - Vault Studio in Hyattsville, MD | 8p - 11p, $9
Will be listening to artist submitted tracks
SATURDAY
Black Books Matter Fest - MahoganyBooks in National Harbor, MD | 11a - 4p, free
Big Ringz Queer Basketball Meetup - Anacostia Park | 1p - 4p, $8+
A Taste of Style - Ron David Cafe | 12p - 5p, free
Menswear shopping event with complimentary cocktails & light bitesWhere My Girls At GoGo Workout Meetup - 12 Stories | 10a - 12p, $25
Women’s exercise session with a gogo soundtrackCrabs & Lemon Drops - Myste Lounge in Laurel, MD | 2p - 4:30p, $50+
Women’s brunchtime meetup with bottomless lemon drops, a crab feast, & moreGogo Tailgate - Sandlot Uptown | 1p - 4p, free
Will have live performances, vendors, & more
SATURDAY + SUNDAY
WWE Summer Slam Watch Parties - The Bottom Line | 6p, free
SUNDAY
DC Movie Club Presents: BYO Movie Vinyl Listening Party - Kuro Listening Bar | 4p - 10:30p, $20
Ticket includes a drink
PARTIES + MIXERS
THURSDAY
You Better Move - Lucha Rosa | 8p - 12a, free
FRIDAY
For Grwn Folks Only - WILD DAYS | 9p - 2a, free before 11p with RSVP
Capri House: a Night In Italy - Rosemarino D’Italia | 9p, free
DC Anime Rave - Culture | 9p - 2a, $36
SATURDAY
“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” Day Party (21+) - metrobar | 4p - 9p, $13
Still Feels Like Summer - Culture | 10p - 3a, free before 11p with RSVP
All Hits No Skips: 2000s vs 2010s - Ivy City Smokehouse | 9p - 2a, free until 10:30p with RSVP
The DayLight Social - Public Bar Live | 4p - 10p, free before 6p with RSVP
GOT PARTY?? (Queer Dance Party) - as you are. | 9p - 2a, $18
Step Forward: CC Boot Shoe Drive & Mixer - Beam Confident in Arlington, VA | 12p - 4p, free
SUNDAY
Sunday Funday Finale - SOST | 9p - 2a, free before 9:30p with RSVP
BRWN SUGA - Zebbie’s Garden | 4p - 9p, free before 6p with RSVP
CONCERTS + SHOWS
TUESDAY
Herbie Hancock - Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall in Baltimore, MD | 7:30p, $68+
Daniel Caesar - CFG Bank Arena in Baltimore, MD | 7:30p, $105+
WEDNESDAY
April + VISTA - Songbyrd | 7p, $26
THURSDAY
Live at SOAK: What Band ft. Killa Cal - Sycamore & Oak | 6p - 9p, $18+
FRIDAY
Justine Skye - DC9 | 7:30p, currently waitlist only
FRIDAY + SATURDAY
After 7 - Bethesda Theater | 8:30p on Fri / 8p on Sat, $115+
Friday show | Saturday show
SATURDAY
Clay Cane & Reecie Colbert: Beyond the Mic - Howard Theatre | 7p, $45
Chance the Rapper - Filene Center in Vienna, VA | 8p, $70+
with Vic MensaKevin Ross - The Birchmere in Alexandria, VA | 7:30, $86