 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! Legend:
To infinity and beyond. Blast off for adventure with the screening of Galaxy Quest, part of the Cinematery summer movie series at Congressional Cemetery. 👤💲🎟 July 1 Embassy movie night. The Iberoamerican Cultural Attachés Association presents its annual film showcase from 18 countries with screenings of Ibero-American movies in different venues in DC, including some special screenings at Franklin Park and Mitchell Park. Hosted at the Embassy of Columbia, enjoy the movie "Spider," a drama about a couple that commits a political crime that changes the country's history and incidentally involves them in a betrayal that separates them forever. Spanish with English subtitles. Registration required. 👤🆓 July 1 The Bard at the Building Museum. Step back in time with the Bard for the latest iteration of the Museum’s Summer Block Party. In collaboration with Folger Theatre, an immersive stage will welcome visitors as they arrive to the Museum. The Playhouse provides a venue for unique experiences related to theater—from behind-the-scenes tours to sword-fighting demonstrations and other hands-on activities. At night The Playhouse transforms into a stage for Shakespeare’s most famous, fairy-filled comedy for Folger Theatre’s production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Daytime and nighttime programming will bring the world of Shakespeare to life for a once-in-a-lifetime experience. 👤💲🎟 July 1 – August 28 Logan Circle/Shaw Neighborhood Walking Tour. Join the National Park Service for a ranger-led walking tour of the historic Logan Circle and Shaw Communities to learn about how the area was developed after the Civil War and how its African American residents reshaped the community during the time of legal segregation in the twentieth century. 👤🆓 Starts July 1 (Fridays/Saturdays) Forest bathing. Part of the WELLderness series between the National Park Service and The Friends of Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens, take a Guided Forest Bathing walk through the Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens. Forest bathing , also known as shinrin-yoku in Japanese, means “bathing in the essence of the forest” and is scientifically proven therapeutic modality to aid in one’s physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Registration required 👤🆓 July 2 Native hip hop. Catch the contagious energy of some of Indian Country’s rising hip hop artists as they infuse the hip hop scene with unique messages about settler colonialism, the daily realities of living on reservations and in cities, the beauty of in Native cultures, sovereignty, genocide and so much more on Kennedy Center's Millennium Stage. Reservations required 👤💻🆓 July 2 Joy of African movement. Grab your yoga mat and get ready to ohm it out for a Healing Mind, Body and Spirit Kemetic Yoga session at the National Museum of African Art. Kemetic Yoga is a type of yoga that is very healing and regenerative. It is fundamentally based on the science of ancient Egypt and inspired by ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs. Its main focus on self-discovery includes movements that are geometrically progressive and breathing techniques that specifically focus on healing and self-care. 👤🆓 July 2, 9 + 16 Bird watching at Tregaron. Over 100 species of birds have been identified in the woodlands at Tregaron Conservancy. Discover this green hidden gem and birding “hot spot” with birding expert Sam Krause on a walk to look and listen for Tregaron’s resident and visiting birds. Donations welcome 👤🆓 July 2, 9, 16, 23 Beauty and decay. Artist Renee Azcra Woodward has a background in all things gothic and a particular love of shooting beautiful women and decaying architecture. On display at Honfleur Gallery, Beauty and Decay, combines her love for the macabe with her fine art and fashion experience. The backdrops showcased in this exhibit include Eastern State Penitentiary, Alburtis Furnace, Pennhurst Asylum, and La Belle Creolle, an abandoned resort in St. Maarten, to name a few. July 2 - August 6 Folklife festival. Every summer, the National Mall becomes the stage for the most colourful and original musicians, dancers artists, and performers from different countries of the world. The Smithsonian Folklife Festival is a kaleidoscope of cultures and massive kid-friendly educational experience and celebration of diversity. The ten-day event is one of the largest cultural events in DC. 👤🆓 Now thru July 4 Fireworks at the Wharf. Celebrate the Fourth of July at The Wharf with a free celebration on District Pier. The celebration includes a bar, music, and spectacular views of the National Park Service fireworks launched from the National Mall. 👤🆓 🎆July 4 🎆What to the Slave is the 4th of July? Join the National Park Service at Anacostia Park for a re-enactment of Frederick Douglass' famous 4th of July Speech by actor, Nathan Richardson, followed by other activities. 👤🆓 🎆 July 4 July 4th parade. Celebrate the red, white and blue with marching bands, fife and drum corps, floats, military units, giant balloons, equestrian, drill teams and more in this patriotic, flag-waving, red, white and blue celebration of America's birthday along Constitution Avenue, 👤💻🆓 🎆July 4 National Archives July 4th celebration. Join the National Archives outside on the steps for a July 4th celebration with re-enactors, family fun, and the iconic Declaration of Independence reading ceremony. 👤💻🆓 🎆 July 4 July 4th PBS Concert. Kick back on the West Lawn for the live PBS July 4th concert. Darren Criss, Yolanda Adams, Andy Grammer, Gloria Gaynor, Keb' Mo', Emily Bear and Loren Allred with the National Symphony Orchestra perform for this star-studded salute to Independence Day.👤💻🆓 🎆 July 4 July 4 fireworks. The National Park Service will once again host the annual Independence Day fireworks celebration on the National Mall. The display will be launched from both sides of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. 👤💻🆓 🎆July 4 Fireworks within REACH. Bring a blanket or low chair to the REACH for a July 4th fireworks watch party. There will be plenty of grilled hotdogs & hamburgers + a selection of beers, wines, and non-alcoholic beverages. 👤🆓 🎆 July 4 The FUTURES is almost over. Smithsonian Arts & Industries Building reopened after 20-years with FUTURES, a future-focused exhibit that that asks us to imagine what the future could look like. Make plans to see the pop-up exhibit before it closes this month. 🆓 Now thru July 6 Jane Austen film festival. Dumbarton House welcomes its 11th annual Jane Austen film festival so grab a blanket, your date, friends, or family, and enjoy Jane Austen’s timeless love stories under the stars in the beautiful historic garden. Screenings include Emma, Pride & Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility and Mansfield Park. 👤💲🎟July 6, 13, 20, 27 Drunk Shakespeare. You are cordially invited to a meeting of The Drunk Shakespeare Society. In a hidden speakeasy, five classically-trained actors assemble for their sacred ritual. One actor takes five shots of whiskey and then attempts to perform a major role in a Shakespeare play. Hilarity and mayhem ensue as the remaining sober actors attempt to keep the play on track. Every night is different depending on who’s drinking … and what they’re drinking! 👤💲🎟 July 7 - 30 NMAA: Summer Nights. Celebrate summer at the National Museum of Asian Art with after-hours entertainment from across Asia with performances, artist demos, and exclusive curator talks. Enjoy food and cocktails for purchase and catch a special outdoor screening of The Way of the Dragon, a classic Hong Kong action film starring Bruce Lee, to kick off our annual Made in Hong Kong Film Festival. 👤 🆓 July 8 Friday night fishing. Experience the wonders of the Anacostia River. Join Anacostia Riverkeeper for catch and release fishing on Fridays at Diamond Teague Park. All gear/bait is provided. 👤 🆓 July 8, 15, 22 + 29 Hong Kong Film Festival: Icons. The twenty-seventh edition of this popular festival returns to the National Museum of Asian Art this month with a salute to the classic movies that made the island’s cinema beloved around the world. Each weekend will be devoted to a famous Hong Kong movie icon. Titles include: The Way of the Dragon, Fist of Fury, Kung Fu Hustle and Once Upon a Time in China. 👤 🆓 Starts July 8 to August 14 Bounce, rock, skate, roll. Come get your skate on! Join APACC, Friends of Anacostia Park, the LinkUP DC and the National Park Service for a day of music, recreation and kinship in DC's most storied skating venue. 👤 🆓 July 9 DC Bike Party Bday. DC Bike Party is turning 10!!! Put on your birthday hats and get ready to ride! Meet at the Dupont Circle Fountain to roll out for a "party pace ride" then celebrate after the ride with a birthday bash with live music and a DJ, as well as all kinds of Birthday surprises. DC Bike Party is a celebration of the bicycle and Washington DC bicycle community, run 100% by volunteers. 👤 🆓 July 9 Lotus + water lily festival. Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens is a one-of-a-kind destination within Anacostia Park and it is a hidden gem in Washington, DC. Like with the cherry blossoms, the summer lotus and lily blossoms are a “must see” during their peak blooming period. Special events will be held throughout the month: celebrate the Arts the week of July 9 (art and photography classes); Healthy Parks/Healthy People is the focus July 16 (yoga, 5K walk); explore Nature & Environment the week of July 23 (live animal shows, ranger talks), and Community on July 30 (Spanish language tour, fashion show). 👤 🆓 July 9 - 31 Yoga in the park. Breath deep and get centered with early morning yoga on Saturdays at Chinatown Park (5th Street/Massachusetts Avenue NW). Hosted by the Mayor’s Office on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs (MOAPIA) as part of Mayor Muriel Bowser’s FitDC health and wellness initiative.👤 🆓 July 9, 16, 23 & 30 Seeing double. The National Gallery of Art's film series The Double: Identity and Difference in Art since 1900, taps into the rich history of doubled forms in motion pictures with stories of twins, clones, alter egos, revenants, dream selves, and doppelgängers. Titles include: Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Vertigo, Psycho, Registration required. 👤🆓 Starts July 10 Happy birthday, Mary McLeod Bethune. Join the National Park Service to celebrate the 147th Anniversary of the Birth of Mary McLeod Bethune in Lincoln Park in front of the Mary McLeod Bethune Memorial. Featured speakers will be Dr. Ida E. Jones, the University Archivist at Morgan State University and the author of "Mary McLeod Bethune in Washington, D.C.: Activism & Education in Logan Circle" and Ms. Nilda Comas, the Master Sculptor. Ms. Comas is the sculptor of the statue of Mrs. Bethune that will represent the State of Florida at National Statuary Hall in the United States Capitol. There will also be a concert by the Chris Sylvester Quintet. 👤 🆓 July 10 Live concerts at the Plaza. From salsa to strings, and blues to swing, Live! Concert Series on the Plaza at the Reagan Trade Center building features lunchtime performances featuring the area's most talented entertainers. There is plenty of outdoor seating, so take the Metro, grab lunch and spend the afternoon grooving. 👤🆓 Starts July 11 through September 16 Mary McLeod Bethune's Washington bus tour. Take a ranger-led bus tour and learn about the extraordinary life of Mary McLeod Bethune in the District with the National Park Service as part of the celebration of the 147th Anniversary of the Birth of Mary McLeod Bethune and the historic unveiling of her statue in National Statuary Hall at the United States Capitol. Reservations required. 👤 🆓 July 12 Mary McLeod Bethune's house tour. In celebration of the 147th Anniversary of the Birth of Mary McLeod Bethune and the historic unveiling of her statue in National Statuary Hall at the United States Capitol, the Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site will be open to the public for tours. 👤 🆓 July 13 - 16 Rock Creek summer celebrations. Rock Creek Park is the place to be this summer! Wednesday evenings, Rock Creek Park and Rock Creek Conservancy are hosting family-friendly events with music from DJ Lance Reynolds and fun-for-all-ages games and activities at rotating locations throughout the east side of the park. 👤🆓 Starts July 13 - August 24 Hillwood garden dance. Who would you be and what would you do if, as a Black woman, you had nothing to worry about? What would you create and how might you be in community with others?” Presented at Hillwood Estate in partnership with Dance Place, these questions inspired the "Yes, And" dance performance that will take place throughout the estate gardens. 👤💲🎟 July 14 - 16 On your bike. Explore the expansive network of bike trails and lanes in the Capitol Riverfront neighborhood on a guided bike tour. This month, explore Rising Tides of DC: Exploring DC’s Geographic History & Climate Change (8 miles, 3 hours). No bicycle? No problem. We do have a few bicycles available (while supplies last), which must be reserved in advance. 👤💲 July 14 Capital Fringe. The Capital Fringe Festival heads to Georgetown where 250+ artists will be performing sketch comedy, stand-up, documentary theatre, musical theatre, and more at Georgetown Park. Themes reflect the most pressing topics of our time, from the climate crisis, to motherhood, and our relationship with our bodies. 👤💲🎟 July 14 – 17 and July 21 – 24 Dating tales. Author and comedian Ginny Hogan stops by Politics + Prose (Union Market) to talk about her book I'm More Dateable than a Plate Of Refried Bean, the ultimate humor book for anyone who is dating or has ever dated. 👤🆓 July 15 Shakespeare in love. Based on the Academy Award-winning movie, this enchanting, hilarious, romantic stage play reimagines William Shakespeare's creative process – and explores his inspiration – as he writes Romeo and Juliet.In Shakespeare in Love, Young Will Shakespeare has writer’s block… the deadline for his new play is fast approaching but he’s in desperate need of inspiration. That is, until he finds his muse – Viola. This beautiful young woman is Will’s greatest admirer and will stop at nothing (including breaking the law) to appear in his next play. 👤💲🎟 Now thru July 16 Sounds of Africa. Enjoy the lively beats of the African diaspora and dance the night away with Eme & Heteru, featuring Chelsey Green as they kick off the summer concert series at the Smithsonian African Art museum. 👤🆓 July 16 Kreeger jazz festival. Kick back and enjoy live jazz in the Kreeger Museum sculpture garden. In collaboration with Elijah Jamal Balbed, the series furthers the museum's mission to share music across the city. Now in its second year, this series supports and spotlights the wealth of musical talent in our metropolitan area. 👤💲🎟 July 16 Fiesta Asia Street Fair. Now in its 17th year, the Fiesta Asia Street Fair is the longest running, most inclusive & the largest Pan-Asian Festival in the DMV area. It features over 1000 performers + artisans + entrepreneurs + food vendors + organizations on multiple stages representing more than 20 cultures. 👤🆓 July 16 Hamilton remix. Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Tony-winning musical about Alexander Hamilton has sold out theatres throughout the nation, continues to be a major force on Broadway and stream on Disney Plus, and comes to Washington D.C.'s Kennedy Center in August. Join historian Richard Bell for a fascinating, critical look at the history underlying the musical. He’ll explore the Hamilton phenomenon to reveal what its success tells us about the marriage of history and show business. 👤💲🎟July 17 DC cross-stitch. Learn all about cross-stitching and make a stitched presentation of the DC flag in this hands-on craft class at Shop Made in DC. 👤💲🎟July 17 Afro-Atlantic Histories. Now at the National Gallery of Art, Afro-Atlantic Histories, explores the historical experiences and cultural formations of Black and African people since the 17th century. More than 130 powerful works of art, including paintings, sculpture, photographs, and time-based media by artists from Africa, Europe, the Americas, and the Caribbean, are featured. 👤🆓 Now thru July 17 In his hands. Premiering at Mosaic Theatre, In His Hands, brings to find a fresh voice to tensions between queerness and christianity. Daniel, a video game wizard and aspiring Lutheran pastor, is falling for Christian. But as these men explore the potential of their new relationship, voices from Christian’s past threaten to overpower the connection they share. A radically contemporary, queer rom-com that asks provocative questions about faith and desire. 👤💲🎟Now thru July 17 Library card has its privileges. Your DC Public Library Card can connect you to books, movies, music and more but this summer your library card is also your ticket to some of D.C.'s hottest museums! Simply show your DC Public Library Card to get FREE entry for your family on select dates. Need a card? Sign up for a card online or visit your neighborhood library. 🆓👤
Rosslyn live. Live from Gateway Park, head to Rosslyn for this outdoor performance series for you, family, friends and your boo to enjoy. Synetic Theater kicks if off by performing their immersive take of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, then prepare to get grooving with your favorite 2000s hits performed by So Fetch, DC’s supreme 2000s tribute band! 👤💲🎟 July 21 + July 28 Paddles up. Head to the Ballpark Boathouse for community kayak night and enjoy an hour of paddling on the Anacostia River at a discounted rate with friends and neighbors. 👤💲🎟 July 21 Polka dot party. Put on your best polka-dot looks for the Hirshhorn's summer party inspired by Yayoi Kusama. Enjoy exhibition spotlights, have themed drinks and snacks with our DJ on the Plaza, and tap your inner artist at art making stations at this late night summer soirée. Free for Hirshhorn Insiders 👤💲🎟 July 22 Show your handiwork. Find inspiration by exploring the 50th anniversary exhibition, This Present Moment: Crafting a Better World at the Renwick Gallery then create a custom planter out of air-dry clay. Enjoy craft cider options from ANXO Cidery and light snacks while you create. Must be 21 years or older to attend and must present a valid ID at the door. 👤💲🎟 July 21 Don't Mute DC Culture Caucus Summer Festival. Kennedy Center Culture Caucus member Don't Mute DC presents an arts market, cabaret style performance, and DJ set at the REACH during this two-day festival. Includes panel discussions, Go-go fitness, and performances by Junkyard Band, Experience Band and DJ Supa Dan. 👤🆓 July 22 + 23 Alethia Tanner Day. In honor of the remarkable legacy of the namesake of Alethia Tanner Park, the NoMa BID is hosting a new event: Alethia Tanner Day! Tanner was a formerly enslaved woman who purchased her freedom and the freedom of dozens of others and became a champion of education for Black men and women in the District. The event will be comprised of a variety of exciting activations including art, music, and a market pop-up which features a lineup of Black female makers and vendors. Descendants of Alethia Tanner will be in attendance for a specialty signage dedication. This signage will describe the impact of Alethia Tanner’s life, and her many contributions to the D.C. community. 👤🆓 July 23 Music and murals of U Street. Journey through one of Washington, D.C.'s most historical and unique neighborhoods on a guided walking tour led by local author and journalist Briana Thomas. With the use of community storytelling and engaging visuals, stroll through the Greater U Street area once known as Black Broadway. View murals of notable history makers like D.C. native Duke Ellington, and learn about the Jazz and Cultural Renaissance that paved the way for today's African American successes, talents, and heroes. 👤💲🎟 July 23 Downtown DC Summer Flicks: Can I Kick It? Back for its eighth year, Downtown DC BID's DowntownDC Summer Flicks – Can I Kick It? combines action films and live DJs spinning hip-hop, jazz, and more, Moving to its new home in Franklin Park, the eight-movie series will be showing popular titles on Tuesday nights including Passenger 57, The Fast Saga, Black Widow, Spider-Man: No Way Home and Rush Hour . Treat bags will be offered to attendees at every screening while supplies last. 🆓 Now thru July 26 The "Office" experience. Take a stroll through Scranton, PA, but in downtown DC. “The Office Experience” is headed to DC this July, giving fans of the beloved NBC sitcom a chance to visit favorite places and moments from the series. Sit down at Michael Scott’s desk, spill Kevin’s famous chili, and relive Pam and Jim’s office romance. If you’re lucky, you might even walk away with a Dundie Award. Tickets are going fast! 👤💲🎟 Starts July 28 thru January 16th, 2023 Music on the Lawn. The National Building Museum brings back their outdoor lawn party. Kick back and relax while listening to music on the West Lawn (5th street between F and G). The concert series kicks off with longtime DC Latin band Sol y Rumba. Other artists include Malik Work, Justin Trawick and Bele Bele Rhythm Collective. 👤🆓 Starts July 28 - August 18 For anime fans. Otakon, the biggest celebration of Japanese animation, manga, J-pop, and east Asian culture in the world, kicks off at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center for three-days of cosplay, K-pop and more! 👤💲🎟 July 29 - 31 Hot wings. Ready, set, fry! The Hot Wing King is a rolicking kitchen comedy about an amateur cook besieged by disruptive family and friends while he’s struggling to create a prize-winning batch of spicy wings for the annual "Hot Wang Festival" in Memphis, Tennessee. Showing at Studio Theatre, it's a recipe for food, fun and family dysfunction. 👤💲🎟 Now thru July 31 Citywide play. Chemical Exile, the newest interactive and immersive play from Rorschach Theatre, takes participants to eight locations across the DC area as a complex story unfolds about families, forgotten histories and the uncharted frontiers of the mind. The season-long fictional narrative plays out over layers of history and magic realism. Guests receive a box in the mail monthly that includes a new Chapter in the story, each box containing hand-crafted objects - letters, drawings, souvenirs, photos, or even snacks - and a map to a location in their city. The season ends with a live in-person event that culminates the story. 💲👤Now thru July 31 Ready, player one. Kogod Courtyard turns into an arcade as SAAM Arcade returns for a day full of new games from indie developers along with classic arcade and console games from MAGFest. Independent developers will display their games in the Indie Developer Showcase. Participants can also explore SAAM's connections to video game art and the theme with a special scavenger hunt at the information table. Registration encouraged 👤💻🆓July 30 Taste of England. Take your taste buds on a tour of Britain in this interactive cooking class where you'll make an updated version of the British tea with scones, finger sandwiches and Victoria sponge. This class is perfect for new chefs and old pros as well as anyone who has been binge-watching Bridgerton. 👤💲🎟 July 31 The art of Banksy. Now you can see the work of elusive artist Banksy. The touring exhibition of 100 authentic works by the anonymous graffiti artist has finally arrived in DC. It includes examples of Banksy’s stencil work, album covers for bands and early versions of his most famous works, such as “Girl with Balloon.” 👤💲🎟 Now thru August 21 Curious? There's more!
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