 Summer may be winding down but there's still plenty of good vibes left!
Mark your calendars this month: Celebrate at the National Museum of African American History and Culture's star-studded Hip-Hop Block Party; feed your hunger at the DC Burger Battle and Summer Restaurant Week; have a pint at the Black-owned brewers Beerfest; wind it up on Chuck Brown Day; experience Latino history and culture at Viva Cultura!; get your groove on at the largest jazz festival in the District; spend the night with actor-political activist, turned author Kal Penn; and go on a food adventure with Jose Andres. And that's just for starters! No matter what you're looking to do, you'll find something to grab your interest on our curated list of 50+ awesome things to do in the city. Don't waste a second of that summer sunshine!
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Jazz in the Garden is one of the most popular music concerts, but it's far from the only outdoor music event in DC this summer. From salsa to rock and everything in between, we've curated a bunch of outdoor music alternatives where you can get your groove on. And they're all FREE! So grab your dancing shoes and dance the night away under the stars 💃🏾 Where to watch movies under the stars across the city  This article will be updated as additional screenings are announced. As temperatures continue to warm up, alfresco movie screenings are starting to pop up in neighborhoods across DC. They're a favorite with locals and a great way to experience a different side of the District. We're not focused on politics all the time, you know!
Whether you're looking for date night options, recent blockbusters or family favorites, there's an outdoor film series at a drive-in or at a park that's sure to fit the bill. Even better, most screenings are free! So mark your calendar for these upcoming outdoor flicks, and get your popcorn, blankets, favorite snacks, and bug spray (trust us on this) ready before showtime!  Like dessert after a great meal, fireworks are the best part of any Fourth of July celebration. If you want to have a great time watching the bombastic light show, avoid the National Mall and instead check out our picks for some of the best off-the-beaten path spots to where you can watch the big explosive display.
The lazy days of summer are a perfect time to catch up on some reading, especially books based in DC. We've been working through our topsy-turvy stacks and here are our DC-based faves (so far!).
From murder to a political romance, a memoir about family and a little chocolate shop, diverse short stories about Black women and the history of jazz in DC, you'll find something interesting that will help you discover the city in a new way. Be sure to support your local indie bookstore or visit @dcpubliclibrary to pick up a copy! 📚 Capitol Hill Books: @capitolhillbooks 📚 East City Bookshop: @eastcitybookshop 📚 Kramers: @kramerbooks 📚 Mahogany Books: @mahoganybooks 📚 Politics & Prose: @politicsprose 📚 Second Story Books: @secondstorybooksdc 📚 Sankofa: @sankofadc 📚 Solid State: @solidstatedc What are your favorite DC-based books? Share in the comments!  Hot times in the city.
It's officially summer in DC and along with the humidity (ugh) comes plenty of indoor/outdoor activities to enjoy on these longer days of sunlight. This month brings day-long cultural festivals, Fourth of July celebrations, and the return of summer favorites after a two-year absence, including National Building Museum's always epic summer activation, Kenilworth's lotus and water lily festival, Capital Fringe, the Office Experience and so much more! We've got details on all this and more in our Wanderlist of awesome things to do this month!  Summer in DC are is like no other city.!
Sure, it's hot and humid but there's no slowing down all the things you can do inside and outside. From tons of free museums and exhibits, outdoor movies and live music, fireworks bursting in patriotic flair against the backdrop of famous monuments and memorials, to say nothing of all the waterfront activities, you'll have an epic time with lots to do, no matter what you're into. Our curated content and guides take you off-the-beaten-path and into DC's neighborhoods to discover new and awesome ways to explore and take advantage of the long days of summer.
 June is our favorite month, and not just because it's our birthday (though that doesn't hurt!).
Summer in DC kicks off with sun-filled days and endless things to do. From making a splash at the waterfronts, free festivals, outdoor concerts and movies, a cultural scene that can't be beat, and gallery exhibits galore, DC is full of amazing and unexpected fun. What to look forward to: Sunset military parades, Smithsonian Folklife Festival, pride celebrations, an immersive King Tut exhibit, the Black Food Festival, a sunrise dance party, and that's just for starters! This month is going to be epic!  There are six public statues dedicated to Abraham Lincoln, 16th president of the United States in the District. The Lincoln Memorial, built more than half a century after his death, is what many Americans see when they think of the great president. May 30, 2022, marks the 100th anniversary of the dedication of his memorial.
While it’s definitely the biggest, it’s actually not the original statue that was built in his honor in DC. The best ice cream in the area, minus the brain freeze  Photo credit: @mmmgoodies **This article has been updated**
During these dog days of summer (basically any day ending in -y in DC), there’s nothing like a sweet and delicious frozen treat to cool you down. With so many spots for summertime scoops, we've compiled a handy list of 10 local places to sample some of the best frozen confections in the city! |
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