All through August, NBC4 is helping to Clear the Shelters and find forever homes for our animal friends. To celebrate this year’s campaign, we’re coming back with a new Pat’s Prized Pets challenge. In 2024, we want to see your pet’s gold medal-worthy trick!
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You may be counting down the days until Labor Day, but don't miss out on all the fun stuff happening in the D.C. area this weekend.
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If you're ready to adopt a new pet to your family, the Humane Rescue Alliance is hosting adoption events on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Head to the New York Avenue Adoption Center in Northeast D.C. to meet dogs. Small animals are waiting for you at the Oglethorpe Adoption Center in Northwest.
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Here's what to do this week in the Washington, D.C. area.
What to do in Washington, D.C.
Usher: Past Present Future: Tues. and Weds., Capital One Arena
DCBX16: “The Super Bowl of USA Latin Dance Festivals”: Thurs. to Mon., Westin DC Hotel, $40+
Embassy Row Rooftop Night in Havana Under the Stars with Latin Band: Fri., 7-10 p.m., The Ven at Embassy Row, $25-$35
Oh He Dead: Fri., The Atlantis, $25
WWE Smackdown: Fri., Capital One Arena
DC United: United Night Out: Sat., Audi Field, $27+
National Book Festival: Sat., Walter E. Washington Convention Center, free
Joy of African Movement dance class: Sat., 9-10 a.m., National Museum of African Art, free
Opera in the Outfield: Sat., gates open at 4:30 p.m., free
FYI: Remember Nats Park’s strict bag policy
Hi Lawn's Caribbean Festival: Sat., Hi-Lawn at Union Market, $10
WOW Indonesia! Festival: Sun., 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., 3rd-7th Street, Pennsylvania Avenue, free
Washington Spirit International Friendlies Double Header
Spirit vs. Kansas City Current at noon
Chelsea FC vs. Arsenal FC at 4 p.m.
Audi Field, $64-$125
Women's Equality Day Power Up Concert: Sun., 6:30 p.m., The Kennedy Center, $50-$150
What to do in Maryland
Maryland Renaissance Festival: Weekends through Oct. 20, plus Labor Day, Annapolis, $14-26 (before Sept. 8)
- FYI: Kids can go for free on Aug. 24 and 25. "One child aged 7 through 15 is admitted free with each adult ticket purchased. Children 6 and under are always free," the festival said.
- Seniors aged 62 and over can go for free on Labor Day. No ticket is needed.
Maryland State Fair: Aug. 22 to Sept. 8, 200 York Road, Lutherville-Timonium, admission is $8.25 (ages 6-11) or $13.25 (age 12 and older) if purchased in advance
Foodie Fridays - Taste the Land: Fri., 6:30-8:30 p.m., Josiah Henson Museum and Park in Bethesda, $15
Kensington Community Block Party: Sat., 2-4 p.m., Kensington House Lawn, free
Fairwood Music Festival: Sun., 1-6 p.m., Fairwood Community Park in Bowie, free
Hand Dance Social: Sun., 6-8:30 p.m., Roosevelt Center in Greenbelt, free
Lesson from 6 to 6:30 followed by open dance
Free dog rides on the Capital Wheel for National Dog Day: Mon., National Harbor, free
What to do in Virginia
Indigo Girls and Melissa Etheridge: Sat. and Sun., Filene Center at Wolf Trap, $55
Around the World Food Festival: Sat., 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Oronoco Bay Park in Alexandria, free entry
Blues, Brews & BBQ feat. The Nighthawks: Sat., 6-9 p.m., Dirt Farm Brewing in Bluemont, Virginia, $20
Lake Accotink Park Celebration Day: Sat., 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Springfield, free
Free boat rentals, nature activities and amusements
Starlight Drive-in Cinema double feature of “Migration” and “Elemental”: Sat., gates open at 6 p.m., Sully Historic Site, free
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