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August in the D.C. area means music, county fairs, outdoor movies and more.
Here's what to do this week in the Washington, D.C. area.
What to do in Washington, D.C.
East Potomac Park Mini Golf: Preview play through Aug. 13, Hains Point, $15
Library of Congress Summer Movies on the Lawn:"Lady and the Tramp" (1955): Thurs., 8 p.m., Thomas Jefferson Building lawn at the corner of 2nd Street SE and Independence Avenue, free but space limited
Sundeck Salutations Yoga Series: Thursdays in August, The Yars in Southeast, free
The Scene
The most fun things to do and places to be in D.C., Maryland and Virginia
Nats Summer Concert Series: Teddy Swims: Fri., game starts at 6:45 p.m., Nationals Park, $21+
FYI: Nats vs. Angels on Fri., Sat. and Sun.
Black Eyed Peas: Weds., The Anthem, $55 - $95
Missy Elliot: Thurs., Capital One Arena
Iron & Wine: Fri., The Anthem, $45
The LOX: Fri., 8 p.m., Howard Theatre, $59.99+
U.S. women's national team gold medal match watch party hosted by Washington Spirit: Sat., 11 a.m., The Bullpen in Navy Yard, free entry but RSVP requested
Espresso Martinis & Bikinis Beach Party: Sat., 2-10 p.m., The Cove in Southeast D.C., free or $30 for a skip-the-line ticket with two drinks
Firsthand Experience: Pop-Up Books: Sat., 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., National Museum of Women in the Arts, $20-$25
FYI: For “learners ages 13 and up”
Caribbean Sports & Family Day Festival: Sat., 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., The Fields at RFK Campus in Northeast, free
Afro Bounce DMV Day Party: Sat., 3-10 p.m., Hook Hall in Northwest, free to $25
The Runback II: Juvenile & The 400 Degreez Band + Mannie Fresh: Sat., 10:30 p.m., Howard Theatre, $85+
Last chance: “New Worlds: Women to Watch 2024”: Through Aug. 11, National Museum of Women in the Arts, included with admission
Jazz in The Parks: Elijah Easton w/ Allyn Johnson, Kris Funn, and Quincy Phillips: Sat., The Parks at Walter Reed, free
Sundresses & Whiskey: #KNOBCREEKNIK: Sun., 3-8 p.m., Dirty Habit in Northwest D.C., free admission
Summer Restaurant Week: Aug. 12-18
What to do in Maryland
Montgomery County Agricultural Fair: Aug. 9-17, Gaithersburg, $13.36+. The fair is closed on Aug. 9 because of severe weather.
Friday Night Live!: Fri., 6:30-8:30 p.m., City Hall Plaza in College Park, free
Bethesda Outdoor Movies: “Sister Act”: Fri., Woodmont Triangle, free
Sad Summer Festival: Fri., 2 p.m., The Chrysalis at Merriweather Park in Columbia, $72.90 (including fees)
Miles Johnson: “Reflections of Progress” debut solo art show: Sat., 6-10 p.m., 4002 34th Street in Mount Rainier, donation suggested
Summer Family Day at Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park: Sat., 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sandy Spring, free
The Hey Cousin Culture Fest: Celebrating Black Joy: Sun., 1-8 p.m., Veterans Plaza in Silver Spring, free
What to do in Virginia
“Soft Power”: Through Sept. 6, Signature Theatre in Arlington
One Loudoun Carnival at Uptown: Aug. 7-18, Ashburn, Virginia
Torpedo Factory Art Center 2nd Friday: Fri., 7-10 p.m., Alexandria, free
Cardboard Boat Regatta: Sat., noon to 3 p.m., Reston Museum, free
Taste of Leesburg: Sat., 5-10 p.m., downtown Leesburg, free admission, taste tickets close $45 through Friday
Alexandria Summer Sidewalk Sale: Sat., Old Town and beyond, free entry
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