The District welcomes the first full week of August with a lineup of concerts, events, and experiences that keep summer in full swing.
Here’s what to get into this week:
EDITOR’S PICKS
🌿 Hillwood Estate’s First-Ever Museum After Hours Event (Wednesday)
Be among the first to experience Hillwood after hours as the museum debuts its new extended hours series with live music by The JoGo Project, crafts, lawn games, food & drink specials at Merriweather Cafe, and evening access to the gardens (5:30p–9p, $25+).
🤾🏿♀️ Late Night: Field Day at THE PLAYGROUND (Thursday)
Relive recess during this adults-only after hours event with foam basketball, double dutch, a school supply drive, and a live performance by The Experience Band & Show inside the National Building Museum’s giant interactive playground. Food and drinks will be available for purchase (6p - 9p, $25)
💐 Bloom After the Beat (Saturday)
Spend the afternoon line dancing and bouquet-making at Lee’s Flower Shop’s Union Station location, an extension of one of the nation’s oldest Black-owned flower shops and one of DC’s longest-standing businesses (10a - 12p, $50)
🐶 DockDogs at The Wharf (Saturday)
The Wharf goes to the dogs as canine athletes compete in tests of speed & jumping to earn the title of Iron Dog (District Pier, 10a - 6p, free)
ACTIVITIES + EXPERIENCES
WEDNESDAY
Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader? Trivia Night - Penn Social | 7p - 9:30p, $18
PJ Morton Pre-Show Dinner - KATA | 5p - 12a, free / reservation required for dinner
THURSDAY
Battle of the Genres Name That Tune Bingo & Game Night - Hi-Lawn | 6:30p - 9:30p, $24+
Best of Baltimore Party - M&T Bank Stadium in MD | 6p - 11p, $152+
Baltimore Magazine’s signature celebration returns with unlimited tastings from local restaurants, music, cocktails, & moreSIP & SEE: An Art & Fashion Preview - Figleaf Bar & Lounge | 6p - 9p, free
FRIDAY
Metamorphosis: a Solo Exhibition by Bran Cherie - Vika Gallery | 6p - 9p, free
Summer Sessions - Hi-Lawn | 7p - 9p, $9
Live music by Miss Angie & a live band, ticket includes a drink
SATURDAY
CAN I KICK IT? outdoor screening of “Black Panther” - Skyland Town Center | 6p - 10p, free
Will have a DJ spinning the soundtrack live & a vendor marketplaceCookies & Cakes 420-Friendly Pilates Class - Cookies DC | 12p - 2p, $23+
Tickets include refreshments & a prerollCareFreeBlackGirl Cookout - Sycamore & Oak | 2p - 8p, $8+
Will have music, vendors, activations, & free food for the first hour (available for purchase after that)Wine & Slow Jams R&B Festival - Rosecroft Raceway in Fort Washington, MD | 3p - 10p, $93+
Yoga in the Playground - National Building Museum | 9a - 10a, $42
Yoga & Konpa - Porsche Chevy Chase in MD | 10a - 1p, $40
SATURDAY + SUNDAY
Sneaker Con - Walter E. Washington Convention Center | 12p - 7p, $30+
Water Lantern Festival - National Harbor SouthPointe in MD | 5:30p, $35+
ROOTS x OYATO Pop-Up Experience - At Yolk Photo Studio in Hyattsville, MD | doors open 11a, free
SUNDAY
Jazzy Sundays in Anacostia - 1234 Marion Barry Ave SE | 4p, free
Free outdoor concert with a food truck from DCity SmokehouseWhat’s Happening DMV! x 9:30 Club /Atlantis V Street Market Pop Up - 9:30 Club | 12p - 6p, free
Elevate: Live Hair Show - Union Stage | 8p - 11p, free with RSVP
PARTIES + MIXERS
FRIDAY
Hip Hop vs R&B: KenTheMan performing live - Air Restaurant | 10p - 3a, free until 11p with RSVP
Late Night Happy Hour at Rosemarino D’Italia - 9p, free
Reservation required for dinner, happy hour until 11pCANCELED
Adult Swim: Season Finale- Hedy’s Rooftop | 8p - 1a, $35
Rooftop pool party
SATURDAY
Late Night Cookout - The Park at 14th | 8p - 3a, free before 10p with RSVP
Complimentary food until 11pThe Night Shift: 006 “The Summer ‘16 Effect” - Shanklin Hall | 10p - 2:30a, free with RSVP
Heat Check - WILD DAYS | 2p - 8p, free with RSVP until 7p
Blingg Blingg: Takin’ Over for the 99 - 2010s - Public Bar Live | 9p - 2a, $9
SUNDAY
The Funset - metrobar | 4p - 10p, free
Sunday Stories Day Party - 12 Stories | 3p - 9p, free until 4:30p with RSVP
The Black AF Day Party - SOST | 2p - 9p, free
CONCERTS + SHOWS
TUESDAY
Nine Vicious - The Fillmore in Silver Spring, MD | 8p, $137+
WEDNESDAY
PJ Morton - Warner Theatre | 8p, $53+
Digable Planets - Rams Head on Stage in Annapolis, MD | 8p, $66+
THURSDAY
Dave Hollister - The Birchmere in Alexandria, VA | 7:30p, $88
WWE Summer Tour - EagleBank Arena in Fairfax, VA | 7:30p, $54+
THURSDAY - SUNDAY
Tommy Davidson - DC Improv | multiple showtimes, $40+
FRIDAY
Alex Isley - The Theater at MGM in National Harbor, MD | 8p, $57+
KenTheMan - Nevermore Hall in Baltimore, MD | 8p, $92+ (check resale sites for additional pricing)
Thank Me Later Comedy Showcase: All Stars Edition - Cottage House Ethiopian Cuisine | 8p - 10p, $23
FRIDAY - SUNDAY
Sommore - Baltimore Comedy Factory in MD | multiple showtimes, $61+
SATURDAY
Behind the Likes Podcast: Tea Time Live Tour - THEARC | 8p - 10:30p, $55+
SUNDAY
Noname - Howard Theatre | 8p, $$ for resale tickets
SeatGeek | StubHub | Vivid SeatsLoe Shimmy - The Fillmore in Silver Spring, MD | 8p, $106+