Hurricane Debby is bringing a lot of moisture and humidity, but it can’t spoil our fun. What should we do?
This evening and every Friday in August you can fish in the Anacostia with River Guardian of Anacostia. Head to Diamond Teague Park and learn how to prepare your bait, cast your line, and all that great fishing gear! It’s fun! More information here.
Do you feel tense? Try Yoga in the park with Barracks Row Main Street, in Eastern Market Metro Park, 9th and D SE, from 10-11am. Bring your own mat and some water. More information here.
CHAMBER DAY TOMORROW AT NATS PARK!!!! Of course, you can’t bring your cats into the stadium (a bit rude to be honest, but we get it), but you can send in photos of your furry friends that could be featured on the big screen (!!!), and you’ll get a Caturday t-shirt! And the best part? $5 of all ticket proceeds go directly to our friends at the Humane Rescue Alliance! Oh, and there’s some sort of sporting event downstairs too. Tickets? Click here.
Do you love H Street? Then you have to attend the opening event H-Road Pass. Click the form here and get a bingo card. Then be sure to head over to all your H Street favorites and go BINGO!
The second Saturday of the month is Capitol Hill Books! Stop by the store and enjoy wine and cheese from 5pm-7:30pm and get 10% off your purchases from 5pm-close! Check out all the cool things they have here.
If you want to stay home and campaign for DC statehood, why not send postcards? Neighbors unite for DC statehood needs volunteers who believe the district needs statehood. Click here for more information.
Camp Wharf celebrates National S’mores Day tomorrow and almost every day! Get a delicious cookie sandwich for just $5 or four for $17. And the best part? A portion of the proceeds go to Southwest DC charities! More info here. Free on Sunday instead? Then get your brunch and beats! Check out the schedule here.
RAMWs Summer Restaurant WeekAugust 12-18. Click here to try a new restaurant near you!
- Joselito is kicking off its restaurant week early! Starting August 5th, you can get the $40 dinner menu and (super deal!) the $25 brunch menu. For reservations, click here. If you get a chance to try the Arroz Caldoso, DO IT. It’s that good.
- Independently of has an incredible burger, the Atlas, on the menu. They also add the Shnap Burger (made from red snapper) during RW.
- Belga Café is also part of Restaurant Week, but is also hosting a special La Crema wine dinner with scallop carpaccio, lobster and more on August 15 at 6:30 p.m. Tickets here or call (202) 544-0100.
OUTDOOR CINEMA SEASON
There are outdoor cinema seasons in the area during the spring and summer. Here are some (list is updated). Please check as some of these may be postponed due to rain:
OFF HILL
This show has been on air since July 14th, but I am looking forward to seeing the National Art GalleryThe collection of Gordon Parks’ photographs, selected primarily from the Corcoran Collection, can be seen here. Check out the selection online and don’t miss it in person. The exhibition will be on view at the NGA through January 12, 2025. For more information, click here.
The National Building Museum has a new exhibition called Capital Brutalism. Take a loving look at some of our most polarizing and beloved architecture. (#teamBrutalism). Click here for more information and here for tickets to the Building Museum.
The National Museum of Women in the Arts has an incredible exhibition titled “New Worlds: Women to Watch 2024.” This biennial exhibition showcases some of the bravest, most touching, and most creative work by women and artists working today. From a haunting multimedia exhibition on climate change to a powerful nude sculpture and a self-portrait by an artist who survived breast cancer, the exhibition takes viewers on a journey where the past is also the future. Highly recommended! Find more information, tickets, and membership options here.
The National Portrait Gallery has an exhibit titled “Brilliant Exiles” on view through June 3, 2025. Taking up a large portion of the second floor, the exhibit focuses primarily on American women who emigrated to Paris between 1900 and 1939. During this tumultuous 40-year period, these migrants excelled in a variety of fields. From writing, painting, and dancing to publishing and interior design, these forward-thinking avatars pushed boundaries and found that instead of judging them for their femininity or for being people of color or queer, Paris celebrated them and let them be. The exhibit is a carefully curated look at the women through their own eyes and, far more often than you might hope, through the eyes of important men in their lives. You can learn more and plan your visit here.
PLAN AHEAD
This applies to the whole city, but also to our area: DC City Toura wonderful selection of free tours in DC, celebrating 25 years! Sign up for all the tours and get to know your city better!!! Click here for more information.
Keep the Downtown Holiday Market for DC and have Diverse Markets manage it. Sign the petition here.
The sausage festival is coming to Wonder Garden on August 17th and 18th! Enjoy delicious sausages and support the LGBTQ+ community with a fundraiser! More details and RSVP here.
Back to School Day will be held on August 23rd at the Fields at RFK. In addition to school bag giveaways and a vaccination clinic, there will also be an arcade, a game truck, a 360-degree camera and much more fun. More information here.
Are you a theater fan? Then be sure to register for the Mosaic Theater’s 24-25 season here!
The DC Bike Ride takes place on September 7th and promises to be car-free fun. Register here!
The Because they are funny Comedy Festivalfeaturing comedians of color, isn’t until September 27-29, but you can buy your tickets here starting May 1. Are you a young comedian? Why not submit a video for consideration for the Breakout of the Year competition? Click here for more information.
WEEKLY FUN
A Sunday tradition that Flea market at Eastern Market is your one-stop shop for wonderful art, clothing, cosmetics and more. Follow them on Instagram here.
At ReLumeYou can make something beautiful and have fun doing it! From candles to seasonal decorations to starting a new hobby, you can do it all there. Winter is coming this week, so might as well learn how to knit? Find out more here.
Looking for a fun activity for your toddler? The Northeast Neighborhood Library offers “Toddler Explorations” on Mondays from 11 a.m. to noon. Click here for more information.
Mr. Henry’s is THE place to hear jazz on the hill. They have performances FOUR nights a week! Check out their event calendar here.
On Monday evening Trivia Kings takes over Barrel for quiz night. For more information click here. (They also host quiz nights around the city.)
Take a quiz on Wednesday evening! Interesting facts about “Two Girls” is holding a quiz in the Fight Club from 7 p.m. You can find more information and quiz tips on Twitter. @twogirlstrivia.
labyrinth has great events almost every night of the week, except Mondays. If you want to try out board games or enjoy some of your favorite games with friends old and new, check out the events calendar.
There’s comedy every Thursday and Friday at Kelly’s Irish Times! Batting Cage Comedy The show starts at 8pm and is free on Thursdays. More information here.
