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Here's what to do this week in the Washington, D.C. area.
What to do in Washington, D.C.
Sunset Cinema at The Wharf: “King Richard”: Thurs., 7 p.m., The Wharf’s Transit Pier, free
Don't Tell Comedy: Fri. and Sat., various venues, $25
One Lacrosse Gathering Celebration: Sat., National Mall, free
D.C. State Fair: Sat., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Franklin Park in downtown D.C., free entry
DC Bike Ride: Sat., begins on Constitution Avenue, various prices (registration closes Thursday)
Doggie Day Swim DC: Sat., 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., free but current D.C. dog license required
- Four pools participating: Langdon Park Pool in Northeast, Ridge Road Pool in Southeast and Francis and Upshut pools in Northwest
Jazz in The Parks: Lenny Robinson & Exploration with Special Guest Marshall Keys with opener Music with Mr. Rob: Sat., The Parks at Walter Reed, free
Women in Sports '24 with US Open Women’s Finals on the big screen and golf simulator: Sat., noon to 8 p.m., The Wharf, free
Washington Spirit vs. Portland Thorns: Sat., 12:30 p.m., Audi Field
Boot 'N Scoot At Hi Lawn: Sat. and Sun., Hi Lawn at Union Market, $10-$15
Adams Morgan Day: Sun., noon to 8 p.m., Marie Reed school and Kalorama Park, free
Injera Festival: Sun., 2-9 p.m., The Bullpen in Southeast, $15+
Washington Mystics vs. Minnesota Lynx: Sun., 3 p.m., Entertainment and Sports Arena
What to do in Maryland
Fall Twilight Concert Series: Weds., 6-7 p.m., Brookside Gardens, free
- FYI: Kiti Gartner & the Drifting Valentines (Rockabilly/Classic Country/Western Swing)
Bethesda Row Arts Festival: Sat. and Sun., near Elm Street and Woodmont Avenue, free entry
Mount Rainier Day Festival: Sat., 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mount Rainier Nature Center, free
Silver Spring Jazz Festival: Sat., 3-10 p.m., Veterans Plaza, free (no ticket required)
Festival Salvadoreñisimo: Sun., 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Montgomery County Fairgrounds in Gaithersburg, $50+
Takoma Park Folk Festival: Sun., 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Takoma Park Middle School, free
Commanders vs. Buccaneers: Sun., 4:25 p.m., Northwest Stadium in Landover
Maryland State Fair: Aug. 29-Sept. 2 and Sept. 5-8, Lutherville-Timonium, $11-$16
Maryland Renaissance Festival: Through Oct. 20, Annapolis, Maryland, $26+ for adult tickets through Sept. 8
What to do in Virginia
Dog Daze canine swim: Sat., 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., The Water Mine in Reston, $10 per dog
Rosslyn Jazz Fest: Sat., 1-7 p.m., Gateway Park on Langston Blvd, free
US Asian Fest: Sat., 2-9 p.m., One Loudoun, $15-$100
Fall Plant and Garden Sale: Sat., 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Mount Vernon overflow parking lot, free entry
Coming up soon
Nicki Minaj: Pink Friday 2 World Tour: Mon., Sept. 9, 9 p.m., Capital One Arena, $40+
Washington Mystics vs. Indiana Fever: Thurs., Sept. 19, 7 p.m., Capital One Arena, $45+
HFStival: Sat., Sept. 21, Nationals Park, $150-$250
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