Hello, August! Summer isn’t over yet—the weather is gorgeous, and there are concerts, outdoor movies, and themed events to attend, and that’s just the beginning! Here are all of the fun happenings in D.C. this week you don’t want to miss:
1. Catch a concert at your favorite local venue
- Capital One Arena: Moneybagg Yo (August 11)
- The Anthem: Death Grips (August 8), Queens of the Stone Age with Phantogram (August 9), Sylvan Esso (August 11)
- The Atlantis: Shakey Graves (August 8), Drive-By Truckers (August 10)
- 9:30 Club: Tessa Violet (August 8), glaive (August 10)
- Echostage: Road to Moonrise Festival: GRiZ (August 11)
2. Head to the theatre for one of these plays, musicals, or ballets
Get in on the drama with these unmissable theatre events:
- The Kennedy Center
- “Shear Madness” (through October 2024)
- “The Play That Goes Wrong” (August 1-13)
- “Moulin Rouge! The Musical” (August 2-September 24)
3. Bust a gut at one of these comedy shows
- D.C. Improv: Michael Colyar (August 11-12)
4. Learn to arrange a breathtaking flower arrangement at She Loves Me
She loves me, she loves me not, she loves me! Local D.C. flower shop She Loves Me knows the secret to beautiful bouquets…and now, you can too! Each month, She Loves Me hosts a number of flower arrangement workshops, centering on seasonal flowers and how to make breathtaking bouquets of your own, including Wednesday, August 9! Learn more here.
5. Grab fresh foods and live music at the Capital Harvest Market
Every Wednesday through October, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Woodrow Wilson Plaza you can purchase fresh fruits and vegetables and artisanal goods while taking in live music at the Capital Harvest Market or “Capital Harvest on the Plaza” (CHoP). The market aims “to foster a sense of community, stimulate economic development and improve quality of life by providing local and sustainably sourced foods and products” for the D.C. community! Learn more here.
6. Watch a movie outdoors
What’s better than a free outdoor movie?! Just outside of D.C. at National Harbor, its Movies on the Potomac series has kicked off! Fun for all ages, every 6 p.m. on Sunday features a family-friendly film, while couples and adults can come for Thursday’s 7 p.m. date night showings. This Thursday’s movie is “A Journal For Jordan.” Find a full calendar listing of films here.
7. Enjoy America’s pastime at a Washington Nationals game
Baseball! A hot dog, some peanuts, and cheering on the home team is a classic summer activity that never fails to be fun — win or lose! This week, fans are in for a treat as the Nats play the Oakland Athletics on Friday, August 11 at home! Learn more here.
8. Beat the heat with local ice cream
Temperatures are soaring and ice cream is still a tried and true way to beat the heat! Luckily, D.C. has a variety of local shops and chains to help you do so! Learn more here.
9. Check out one of these stunning rooftop bars
The weather is warming up, and we’re officially nearing rooftop bar season. Needless to say, we’re loving it, especially when it comes with a side of gorgeous city views and the perfect excuse to grab a drink with some friends! From wonderful waterfront enclaves to leafy paradises, these D.C. rooftops have it all! Read more here.
10. See this spectacular sunflower field blooming in Maryland
We’re entering a special part of summertime: sunflower season! Sunflowers are blooming and popping up as we cross the threshold into the second half of summer. Thankfully, you can enjoy this time by visiting an entire field of sensational sunflowers only 45 minutes away from D.C. Learn more here.