certs must have a valid ticket for that day’s Nationals game, which can be purchased at nationals.com/NatsLive. The Double Play Giveaway & Concert Packs are also available at nationals.com/flex for those who want to ensure their seat for each of the four postgame concerts.
program. National Buildiong Museum, 401 F St. NW. 202-272-2448. nbm.org
Navy Band “Concerts on the Avenue.” Tuesdays starting June 11, 7:30 PM (new time). US Navy Memorial. The United States Navy Band and its specialty groups will perform. Free. Seventh and Penn. Ave. NW. 202737-2300. navymemorial.org
AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOOD
Canal Park Outdoor Movies. Thursdays at sundown. June 13, Iron Man; June 20, Batman and Robin; June 27, The Hulk; July 4, no movie because of the holiday; July 11, Batman Begins; July 18, Thor; July 25, The Dark Knight; Aug 1, The Avengers; Aug 8, The Dark Knight Rises. Every week there will be trivia for each comic, as well as special giveaways on designated theme nights and more. Canal Park is accessible from the New Jersey Avenue entrance of the Navy Yard Metro. Canal Park is at 200 M St. SE. canalparkdc.org
Water Songs with Kwelismith. June 9 (rescheduled from Mar 17), 2:00-4:00 PM. Inspired by the Reclaiming the Edge exhibition, Kwelismith sings water songs, accompanied by guitarist, EL nathan Starnes. From a repertoire of spirituals, folk songs, popular songs, and jazz standards, Kweli sings that the river has been a symbol of everything from baptisms, betrayals, and love relationships to freedom, identity, and even death. Free; for information and reservations, call 202-633-4844. Anacostia Community Museum at 1901 Fort Pl. SE. anacostia.si.edu
Yards Park Friday Night Concert Series. Fridays, 8:30 PM. Here’s the lineup: June 14, Cazhmiere; June 21, Nayas; June 28, The Reserves; July 5, Scott’s New Band; July 12, Texas Chainsaw Horns; July 19, 40 Thieves; July 26, Practically Einstein; Aug 2, Sam O; Aug 9, 19th Street Band; Aug 16, Crowded Streets; Aug 23, Alma Tropicalia; and Aug 30, Framewerk. Yards Park is in the Capitol Riverfront at 355 Water Street SE, three blocks from Nationals Ballpark. Take the Green Line to Navy Yard (New Jersey Avenue exit). yardspark.org Air Force Band Concerts. Fridays in June, July and Aug. 8:00 PM. Air Force Memorial at One Air Force Memorial Drive in Arlington, VA. (14th St. Bridge into Virginia, merge onto Washington Blvd. and then Columbia Pike in the direction of the Navy Annex. Then follow signs.) Expect a pleasing mix of contemporary and patriotic tunes and spectacular views of the nighttime Washington, DC skyline. Free. airforcememorial.org
Hillcrest Garden Tour. June 15, 11:00 AM2:00 PM. Meet at 33rd and Camden Sts. SE. Tickets are $12 if purchased in advance, $15 if purchased day of the tour. Tickets available at hillcrestdc.com.
Jazz in the Sculpture Garden. Fridays, through Aug 30 (rain or shine), 5:00-8:00 PM. National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden. Live jazz performed by an eclectic mix of top artists from the Washington area entertains visitors outdoors in front of the fountain or in the Pavilion Cafe (if it’s raining). The Pavilion Cafe features a seasonal tapas-style menu and bar service during the concerts. Everyone can enjoy these concerts. You do not have to order food or drinks. Free. 202289-3360. nga.gov Live American Roots Music. Friday and Saturday nights in summer. The National Building Museum has partnered with Hill Country Barbecue Market to present Hill Country’s Backyard Barbecue, a unique branded outdoor experience featuring Hill Country’s award-winning Texas-style barbecue, icecold Shiner beers, and signature cocktails on the Museum’s spacious and picturesque West Lawn. Throughout the summer, the space features live American roots music on Friday and Saturday nights, presented by Hill Country Live, Hill Country’s Austin-inspired music
Wednesday Lunchtime Concerts at Canal Park. Wednesdays, Through July 31, 11:30 AM-1:30 PM. Canal Park is located at 202 M St, SE. canalparkdc.org
Anacostia Playhouse Open House. June 9, 1:00-3:00 PM., 2020 Shannon Pl. SE. anacostiaplayhouse.com
Ward 8 Book Festival. June 15, 10:00 AM4:00 PM. Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave. between the corners of W St. and Chicago St. SE; on the parking lot located near “The Big Chair”. On Freedom’s Trail Bus Tour. June 22, 10:30 AM-2:00 PM. Join historian C.R. Gibbs for a unique historical experience tracing the path from fetters to freedom in the nation’s capital. On this bus tour, you will visit places where slaves were sold, freedom seekers escaped, soldiers trained, and laws were written that together culminated in the abolition of slavery in Washington, DC. (for ages 16 to adult). Tour repeats July 20, Aug and Sept 28. Bus departs from and returns to Anacostia Community Museum at 1901 Fort Pl. SE. Free, but space is limited; for information and reservations, call 202-633-4844. anacostia.si.edu Unsung Jazz by Antoine Sanfuentes at Vivid Solutions. Through June 28. Unsung Jazz by Antoine Sanfuentes brings together the photographer’s ongoing project of documenting the local jazz performers who have had a substantial impact on jazz in Washington, DC but are relatively unknown outside the area. The Gallery at Vivid Solutions, now located upstairs at 1241 Good Hope Rd. SE above Honfleur Gallery. 202-365-8392. vividsolutionsgallery.com Islamic Marriage Event for Single Muslims. June 29, 1:30-5 PM. Event features light refreshments in a safe Islamic environment. $20 ($5 per chaperone). For more information, contact 240-686-5292. America’s Islamic Heritage Museum, 2315 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. SE. muslimsinamerica.org This Frisbee Clears Mines Tournament. July 4, 9:30 AM. at Anacostia Park. In honor of International Mine Action and Awareness EAST OF THE RIVER MAGAZINE | JUNE 2013 H 21