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Every Thursday, we independently curate a mix of weekend events happening around the city. Have an event you’d like us to consider for this roundup? Send it to our team at 51st.news/submit-events.
A back-to-school bike ride, a new Guerrilla Girls mural, a free yoga festival, an outdoor movie under the Arboretum’s trees, and more.
Don’t just watch the days get shorter; get out and soak up what the District has to offer!
Celebrate the joy of a perfect summer tomato, catch a movie, go back to the time of the dinosaurs, or eat an apple with new friends — there’s something for everybody!
Local makers, friendly rivalries, and four-legged stars — this week’s got a little bit of everything.
So many book events, a hip-hop-themed 5K, and free ice cream await you.
Squeeze every last drop out of the summer with a kayaking cleanup, a beginner fishing event, and more opportunities to learn while connecting with your neighbors.
This midsummer weekend features all the charm of a D.C July. Unique opportunities to celebrate culture and build community — worth it, no matter the humidity.
Dive into the dog days of summer with a Japanese star festival celebration, jazz and barbecue, or a fairy-tale circus show.
With so much going on around D.C., you’ll have no idea what’s happening on the National Mall.
From a Caribbean concert to a comedy show, an outdoor movie to a floating bicycle race, the city’s summer calendar is packed.
Heads up: Capital Pride and the summer solstice are all converging with Friday's holiday.
From nature and music to Pride events, and a whole lot in between, kick off the summer in community at one of these fun local gatherings.
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