The fireworks may be over, but summer is far from done with long evenings, outdoor events, and a packed calendar keeping the season rolling across the District.
Here’s what to get into this week:
EDITOR’S PICKS
The Supper Club Experience feat. Chef Tobias x Chef Rock Harper w/ “Mr. Bake” (Thursday)
Three of the region’s most celebrated Black chefs come together for a one-night-only collaborative dinner featuring a 5-course menu from former NFL player turned award-winning culinarian Chef Tobias Dorzon, Chef Rock Harper, a 2023 James Beard semifinalist and the first Black male winner of Hell’s Kitchen, and Mr. Bake, the first Black quer man nominated for a James Beard Award ((h)ours at Manifest 002 | 5:30p, $135pp)
Late Night: In Color at THE PLAYGROUND (Thursday)
Experience the National Building Museum’s immersive summer installation after hours with live music, interactive art, and color-inspired activations (6:30p - 9p, $25)
The Moe Open: a Go-Go & Golf Family Tournament (Sunday)
Support the Long Live GoGo Foundation during this family-friendly mini golf fundraiser to help preserve and celebrate DC’s go-go culture and raise funds for this year’s MoeFest (3p - 7p, $10+). Will have karaoke, a percussion workshop, a Beat Your Feet demo, and an afterparty at Penn Social (7p - 11p, pay what you can)
Graza x Food Network: The Great Food Truck Tour (Sunday)
Graza’s touring food truck will roll into The Wharf to close the weekend out with a specialty menu of garlic aioli and olive oil mayo-focused sliders and bites created in partnership with Food Network (12p - 6p). The new season of The Great Food Truck Race will air on Food Network on 7/26
ACTIVITIES + EXPERIENCES
TUESDAY
Women Who Whiskey Celebrates America’s 250th - Cynthia Bar & Bistro | 6p - 8p, $77
Whiskey tasting event, light bites included
WEDNESDAY
Unpopular Opinion: Villa Edition - Penn Social | 7p - 9:30p, $18+ (only presenter tickets left, attendee tickets currently waitlisted)
Participants will present a short PowerPoint of their controversial take in front of a live audienceSundeck Summer Reads at The Yards - 6p - 8p, free
The Yards launches its summer reading series with an appearance from author Marisa Kashino, free books, and a pop-up from Fictional Affairs BookstoreSunset Cinema outdoor screening of “Hamilton” - Transit Pier at The Wharf | 7:30p, free
THURSDAY
Live! At the Library outdoor screening of “Clueless” - Library of Congress | 8p - 10p, free
FRIDAY
Mary McLeod Bethune’s 151st Birthday Celebration - Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site | 10a - 1p, free
Celebrating the educator & activist with family-friendly activities & a live music performanceVino & Vinyl at The Spice Suite - 6:30p - 11p, $8
Vinyl record marketplace with wine tasting until 7:30p
SATURDAY
Brewhouse Go-Go Brunch Party - Urban Garden Brewhouse | 12p - 3p, free
Held at DC’s first Black woman-owned brewery, will have a live performance by N2LStudioZo Pool Pilates & Summer Rooftop Party - Tag Rooftop Bar | 11a - 4p, $66+
Just Pour Us! Flowers You Can Drink: Floral Themed Social & Cocktail Making Workshop - Jungle & Loom | 3p - 7p, free to attend social / $50 for the workshop
Hip-Hop Soundbath - Eaton Wellness | 2p, $50
R&B Yoga + Mini Soundbath - manifest 002 | 10a, $34+
Oak Drive Social - Sycamore & Oak | 12p - 7p, free
Vendor marketplaceCouples Ring Making Class - Wear Ever Workshop in Alexandria, VA | 12p - 3p, $242
SUNDAY
Summer Fest - Garden Social in Annandale, VA | 11a - 3p, free
Anime collector event with vendorsOff the Set: Conversations in Film - Ron David Studio | 5p - 7p, free
Discussing the power of wardrobe in storytelling
PARTIES + MIXERS
TUESDAY
Chris & Usher R&B Dinner Experience - Fraiche | 6p - 10p, $65
Three-course prix-fixe menu
THURSDAY
Rated V for Vibes in tha Basement - Saint Ex | 7p - 11p, free
Anime & Cocktails - The Speakeasy at Capo Deli | 5p - 8p, $18
Cosplay welcomedTASTE Rooftop Social - Sly Rooftop | 4p - 12a, free
SATURDAY
Litty in the City’s 9 Year Anniversary Affair - Officina | 10p - 3a, free before 10:30p with RSVP
Chris Brown & Usher Concert After Party - Lima Twist | 10p - 3a, free
Hosted by DJ Fresh, Chris Brown’s DJThe Night Shift with DJ Noble - Shanklin Hall | 10p - 2:30a, free
The Real Housewives - Zeba Bar | 9p - 3a, free
Woman-led & centered house music partyAirplay: A R&Bish Experience - Air Restaurant | 10p - 3a, free before 11p with RSVP
Penthouse Pool Vibez - VIDA - Yards | 4p - 9p, $40+
LGBTQIA+-friendly
SUNDAY
Pretty Brown Eyes Dinner Party - Seta Oasis | 3p - 8p, free with RSVP
Sunday Stories Day Party - 12 Stories | 3p - 9p, free before 4:30p with RSVP
The Winedown - Electric Cool-Aid | 3p - 8p, free with RSVP
City Social Day Party & Popup Market - Llamabar | 1p - 5p, free
CONCERTS + SHOWS
7/10, 7/11, + 7/13
Usher & Chris Brown - Northwest Stadium in Landover, MD | $110+
7/10 - 7/12
Bill Bellamy - Baltimore Comedy Factory in MD | multiple showtimes, $41+
7/10 - 7/13
Water Circus Atlantis - The Stacks | multiple showtimes, $40+ for adults / $22+ for kids ages 2-12
TUESDAY
Lizzo with the National Symphony Orchestra - Filene Center at Wolf Trap in Vienna, VA | 8p, $66+
THURSDAY
Live at SOak: Raw Image - Sycamore & Oak | 6p - 9p, $11
LELO - DC9 | 8p, $28 (currently waitlist only)
“Star Wars: Return of the Jedi” in Concert - National Symphony Orchestra - Filene Center in Vienna, VA | 8p, $60+
FRIDAY
Friday Night Concert Series ft. Little Bacon Bear - The Yards Park | 7:30p - 9p, free
Marcus D. Wiley - DC Improv | 9p, $35
Janelle James - The Theater at MGM in National Harbor, MD | 8p, $56+
Bow Wow with Twista & Bubba Sparxxx - Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races in WV | 9p, $75+
SATURDAY
Major League DJz - Echostage | 10p, $41+
Tiny Desk Contest on the Road 2026 ft. Cure For Paranoia - Howard Theatre | 7p, $36
The Little Mermaid in Concert: National Symphony Orchestra - Filene Center in Vienna, VA | 7:30p, $43+