Backpacks are packed and school is back in session, but summer isn’t quite finished with the District yet.
Here’s what to get into this week:
UPDATE: The Kehlani concert scheduled for Thursday has been postponed.
EDITOR’S PICKS
🍽️Summer Restaurant Week in the City (Through 8/30)
From neighborhood favorites to Michelin-recognized destinations, Summer Restaurant Week returns with 3-course prix fixe menus for breakfast, lunch, & dinner, ranging from $25 - $65. See the participating locations and menus here.
🎪Camp Cobb Park (Thursday - Saturday)
Close out summer with three days of free fun at Cobb Park, featuring a pop-up roller rink with a DJ & arcade games on Thursday, an outdoor screening of “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” on Friday, and a family-friendly carnival with games, face painting, music, & more on Saturday.
🎨Northeast Summer Nights: Cultural Arts (Friday)
Enjoy a free outdoor screening of Coco, papel picado art-making, local treats, dancing, music, & cultural performances during FONA’s Salsa Garden Party (5p - 7:30p, free)
🎲Game Day at Anthem Row (Sunday)
The downtown space will transform into a giant outdoor game room with Spades, Uno, dominoes, Mahjong, chess, hip-hop trivia, video games, a DJ, prizes, & more (2p - 7p, free)
ACTIVITIES + EXPERIENCES
WEDNESDAY
African American Heritage Day Game: Nats vs Colorado Rockies - Nationals Park | 6:45p, $41+
THURSDAY
Summer Evening Hours at the Garden - US Botanic Garden | 5p - 8p, free
After hours event with live music, vendors, ice cream & sorbet, and mocktails and snacks available for purchaseMovies on the Potomac outdoor screening of “Michael” - National Harbor Plaza in MD | 7p - 9p, free
JETSET PILATES 14th St x SALAZAR: Tacos & Tequila on the Mat - SALAZAR | 6p - 9p, $15
Pilates workout followed by a complimentary margarita and happy hour dealsRare & Reserved Wine Tasting Experience - Grounded | 8p - 12a, $47
Ticket includes 3 wines and a palette cleanser
THURSDAY - SUNDAY
FEMME Art Fair - The Square | opens 10a, $23+
FRIDAY
Embassy of Malawi Reception - 7p - 10p, $136
Will have remarks from the ambassador, a buffet & open bar
SATURDAY
Ward 7 Cafe Concert: TOB live - Marvin Gaye Park | 1p - 5p, free
Will have vendors, activations, & food trucksCulture Quest Kids Fest: STEAM and Creativity Lab - Deanwood Rec Center | 3p - 7p, free
Black Girl Art Show - Gaylord Convention Center in National Harbor, MD | 3p - 9p, $61
Byrdland Records Best of DC x 10k Instagram Followers Celebration - 11a, free
Meet Me on the Mat Wellness - 12p, free
Yoga flow experience with a sound bath, affirmation cards, essential oil, and a post-flow snack
SUNDAY
Dreams of Triumph: “Day Dream” Rooftop Terrace Pop Up Shop - The Morrow | 4p - 9p, free
The Reading Lounge with Pretty Little Bookshelf - Planet Word Museum | 1p - 3p, $20
Will have a discussion with author Natasha Bishop and a selection of books from Black-owned MahoganyBooksPan, Brass & Jazz Music & Arts Festival - Veterans Plaza in Silver Spring, MD | 1p - 9p, free
BIG A$$ Hike & Cookout - Anacostia Park | 10a - 5p, $13+
PARTIES + MIXERS
WEDNESDAY
REMINISCE with Backyard Band - Public Bar Live | 7p - 11p, $45
THURSDAY
Kehlani performing live: Official Tour After Party - Karma | 10p - 2a, $35+
Filmmakers Mixer - SOST | 6p - 9p, free
FRIDAY
ALL-BLACK PARTY: AFTER DARK - Heist | 10p - 3a, free
SATURDAY
The Biggest Y2K Party Ever with Soulja Boy - Air Restaurant | 10p - 3a, $30+
The Millennial State of Mind Day Party - Saint Ex | 4p - 8p, free
Broadway Rave - Union Stage | 10p, $27+
Dance party playing show tunes & musical theatre songsNew Live Crew - Dew Drop Inn | 9p - 3a, free
KAYTRANADA NIGHT - GameOn arcade + bar | 9p - 2a, free
NuSenpai: Anime Party - Saint Ex | 10p - 3a, free
SUNDAY
Wine & Sun(Sets) Rooftop Picnic - Hi-Lawn | 3p - 8:30p, $18+
Vybe Summer Sessions: Art in Motion - The Washington Monument | 2p - 8p, free
Open-air electronic music experience with DJ sets, art, & hangout vibesEveryday People - BANANAS at BERHTA | 3p, $37+
Motorboat: A daytime rooftop pool party - Tag Rooftop Bar | 2p - 7p, $25
Queer women-friendly
CONCERTS + SHOWS
TUESDAY
Chance the Rapper - Nevermore Hall in Baltimore, MD | 8p, $106+
Robert Glasper - The Birchmere in Alexandria, VA | 7:30p, $101+
THURSDAY
POSTPONED
Kehlani- Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, MD | 6:30p, $43CANCELED
Waka Flocka- Bethesda Theater in MD | 8:30p, $80+Live at SOAK: Backyard Band - Sycamore & Oak | 6p - 9p, $24
FRIDAY
Asake - Merriweather Post Pavilion, Columbia, MD | 8:30p, $64+
with Uncle WafflesRaheem DeVaughn - The Birchmere in Alexandria, VA | 7:30p, $108+
Dess Dior - Union Stage | 7p, $40+
Chxrry - Pearl Street Warehouse | 8p, resale tickets available for $135+
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SATURDAY
KevOnStage - The Theater at MGM in National Harbor, MD | 8p, resale tickets available for 40+
SeatGeek | StubHub | Vivid SeatsArlo Parks - Howard Theatre | 8p, $45