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July's heat is reaching a fever pitch but just keep hydrating because the weekend will bring some relief from the heat.
A movie under the stars would be a good way to stay out of the sun, but you'll have nicer weather to enjoy Kenilworth Aquatic Garden's Lotus and Water Lily Festival.
It's also a great time to explore the dining Scene during Black Restaurant Week.
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Here's what else to do this month in the Washington, D.C. area.
What to do in Washington, D.C.
Capital Fringe Festival: Through July 23, various venues in D.C., tickets to each show cost $15
Washington Mystics vs. Phoenix Mercury: Tues., 11:30 a.m., Capital One Arena, $15+
Wind Down Wednesdays at the National Cathedral: Weds., 5:30-8 p.m., Northwest D.C., free
Movies on the Pitch: “Wonka”: Thurs., 7:30 p.m., Audi Field, free but reservation required
A Night with Prince in the Park and “Under the Cherry Moon” screening: Thurs., 7:30 p.m., Franklin Park, free
Dionne Warwick: Fri., 8 p.m., Warner Theatre, $82+
Open Crafting Night: 21+: Fri., 6-9 p.m., Merry Pin at 7350 Georgia Ave NW, free to attend
Nats Summer Concert Series: Carly Rae Jepsen: Fri., game begins at 6:45 p.m., Nationals Park, $32+
- FYI: Nationals play Reds at home Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Lotus & Water Lily Festival: Fri. Sat. and Sun., Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens, free
Free skate lessons: Fridays, 6-8 p.m. through Aug. 5, Anacostia Park Skating Pavilion, free but registration required
- FYI: Photo ID needed for free skate rentals
Library of Congress July Family Day: The Olympic Games: Sat., 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., free but timed entry passes are required to enter the Library of Congress
Home Rule Music Festival: Part II: Sat., Alethia Tanner Park, free
DC United: Military Appreciation Night: Sat., Audi Field, $27+
Humor Books: ALIVE!: Sat., 7:30 p.m., The Kennedy Center, $17.25+
Olivia Rodrigo: “GUTS World Tour”: Sat., Capital One Arena, sold out
What to do in Maryland
Lake Arbor Jazz Festival: Weds. to Sun., National Harbor, $95 (advance) or $110 (day-of)
Glen Echo Park Summer Concerts: Nowhere Men: Thurs., 7:30-8:30 p.m., Bumper Car Pavilion, free
Washington Country Fair: Through Sat., Boonsboro, Maryland, $5 for daily gate admission
Pint Size Plunge benefitting Special Olympics Maryland: Sat., Lone Oak Farm in Olney, free attendance, charity raffle starts at $10 per entry
Afro Latino Festival: Sun., noon to 8 p.m., Veterans Plaza in Silver Spring, free
Summer Concert: Larry Dennis & The Wild Rice Band: Sun., 6:30 to 8 p.m., Bladensburg Waterfront Park, free
What to do in Virginia
Line Dancing at Lost Boy Cider: Weds., 6:30 p.m., Alexandria, free entry
Rosslyn LIVE!: Love Story (Taylor Swift tribute): Thurs., July 18, 6-9 p.m., Gateway Park, $5
Wright at Twilight at Pope-Leighey House: Fri., 6:30 p.m., Alexandria, $25
Purcellville Wine and Food Festival: Sat., 2-8 p.m., Fireman’s Field Park, $5+ in advance or $10+ at the gate
11th Annual Old Town Pub Crawl: Sat., 1:30-6 p.m., Alexandria, free to participate
Stand-up comedy night hosted by Leon Scott: Sat., 7:30 p.m., HIGHLINE RxR in Arlington, $4-$8
“Kicking and Screaming” screening with inflatable soccer: Sat., events start at 6 p.m., Reston Station Metro Plaza, free
Nas with the National Symphony Orchestra: Sun., 8 p.m., Wolf Trap in Vienna, $59+
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