3 minute read

LOCAL CALENDAR

Next Article
S chool N otes

S chool N otes

LOC’s Summer Movies on the Lawn. July 6, Iron Man; July 13, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory; July 20, Shrek; July 27, Groundhog Day; Aug. 3, Mary Poppins; and Aug. 10, Jaws. Live and recorded music begins at 7 p.m., followed by the film at sundown. Located on the corner of Second Street SE and Independence Avenue. loc.gov.

to You by Schneider's of Capitol Hill

DC Summer Dance Showcase at CHAW. July 7, 7 p.m. and July 8, 9:30 p.m. Features contemporary dances by artists from the DC area and elsewhere including New York, Pittsburgh. $20 to $30. Capitol Hill Arts Workshop, 545 Seventh St. SE. chaw.org.

Country Line Dancing at the Wharf. July 7, 7 to 9 p.m. There are free themed dance nights with live music on Transit Pier on the second Friday in June, July, and August. Each night will feature a different style of music and dancing. wharfdc.com.

Live on the Hill--Music Performances. Fridays, July 7, 14, 21, and 28; 5 to 6:30 p.m. 701 Pennsylvania Ave. SE. barracksrow.org.

Flashback Fridays at Miracle Theatre. July 14, 7 p.m., A League of Their Own; July 28, 7 p.m., Labyrinth; Aug. 4, 7 p.m., Ghostbusters (1984); Aug. 11, 7 p.m., Jaws. Adult 13+, $8; child and senior, $6. Miracle Theatre, 535 Eighth St. SE. themiracletheatre.com.

Fitness in the Park. July 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29; 10 to 11 a.m. Classes are designed for all fitness levels and taught by Certified Fitness Instructors. Classes are for ages 13 and up. 701 Pennsylvania Ave. SE. barracksrow.org.

Fourth of July Parade. 9 a.m. on Eighth St. SE. The annual Capitol Hill Community 4th of July Parade is a local tradition that is considered one of Washington, DC’s best Independence Day events. barracksrow.org.

Fourth at the Wharf. July 4, 7 to 10 p.m. Celebrate the Fourth of July at The Wharf with a free celebration on District Pier. Bar, music, and spectacular views of the National Park Service fireworks launched from the National Mall. wharfdc.com.

CHESS: Free Play Fridays. Fridays through July, weather permitting, 1 to 4 p.m. All ages welcome. 701 Pennsylvania Ave. SE. barracksrow.org.

Free Rooftop Bingo at Union Market. Wednesdays, 7 to 8 p.m., until Oct. 25. Your ticket comes with 6-8 rounds of bingo with a prize for each round and an evening of fun outside on the rooftop of Hi-Lawn. unionmarketdc.com.

Outdoor Tours of the Capitol Grounds. Thursdays, 1 p.m. Explore the Capitol Grounds on this guide-led tour. 50 minutes. Weather permitting. No reservations or passes needed. Meet outside the north entrance of the Visitor Center. visitthecapitol.gov.

Cinematery at Congressional Cemetery. 8:30 p.m. July 7, The Nightmare Before Christmas; Aug. 4, Batman; Sept. 1, Dark Shadows. $10 donation. Congressional Cemetery is at 1801 E St. SE. congressionalcemetery.org.

Friends of SE Library Book Sale. July 8, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Join the Friends of Southeast Library to shop a range of titles with prices starting at $1. Proceeds supplement library programs. 403 Seventh St. SE. dclibrary.org.

Carpe Librum Book Sales at Canal Park. Upcoming sales are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays, July 8, Aug. 12, Sept. 9, Oct. 14, Nov. 11 and Dec. 9. Book sales are weather-dependent. capitolriverfront.org/canal-park.

NoMa Nights: Tuesday Concert Series. Live acoustic performances on the second Tuesday through September at 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at Alethia Tanner Park, between Harry Thomas Way NE & The Metropolitan Branch Trail. nomabid.org.

The Barbie Parties at Wunder Garten. July 15 to 22. Each day of the week will feature a different Barbie theme, ensuring that every party is a unique and exciting experience. Wunder Garten, 1101 First St. NE. wundergartendc.com.

Prologue Theatre: Monsters of the American Cinema. July 20 to Aug. 6. When his husband dies, Remy Washington, a Black man, finds himself both the owner of a drive-in movie theater and a caregiver to his late husband’s straight, white teenage son, Pup. $35 to $45. For ages 18+. The Atlas, 1333 H St. NE. atlasarts.org.

PINK: Summer Carnival 2023. Aug. 7, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. (rain or shine), Featuring Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo, Grouplove, & KidCutUp at Nat’s Park. $45 to $355. mlb.com/nationals/tickets/concerts/pink. u

District Vet is an independent, locally owned veterinary hospital focused on the needs of you and your pet. We believe that no two pets are the same and that each deserves individualized love and attention. It’s our philosophy. It’s just who we are. Be

This article is from: