July 3, 2023 – July 10, 2023
Happy almost 15 days after Juneteenth!!! This week is a bit light on the 4th of July celebrations cause recent Supreme Court decisions don’t have us feeling really free and equal and we don’t feel like celebrating. I am however looking forward to returning to the Joy of African Movement class at the Museum of African Art on Saturday, come join me!!
Doing
Grand Scheme / Consec / Caustic Agent / Relief
What: Hardcore show featuring: Grand Scheme (DC), Consec (GA), Caustic Agent (VA), Relief (VA)
Where: 6950 Maple St NW, Washington, DC 20012, USA
When: Jul 3, 2023 | 7:30pm
Tickets: https://withfriends.co/event/16302001/
Trivia Mondays
What: Mark your calendars! Every Monday is Trivia Night at Wunder Garten with host Mark Lloyd! Bring your friends and test your knowledge to win prizes and glory. If you are looking for fun and originality, then Wunder Garten’s trivia night is for you.
Where: 1101 First Street Northeast Washington, DC 20002
When: Jul 3, 2023 | 7 – 10pm
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/trivia-mondays-tickets-511004196307?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
4th of July in the District Concert
What: Join Mayor Muriel Bowser, the United States Air Force Band, Events DC, and the Office of Cable Television, Film, Music and Entertainment for the first ever ‘4th of July in the District Concert’ featuring performances by the US Air Force Band, Wale, Black Alley and Sirius Company. The concert will be broadcast nationally on CNN. The concert will begin on July 4th at 5PM and will take place on Pennsylvania Ave NW beginning at 5PM. The concert is free and seating is first come, first serve. Residents are encouraged to utilize metro to attend the concert.
Where: 13th Street Northwest & Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest Downtown DC Washington, DC 20004
When: Tuesday, July 4, 2023 – 5pm EDT
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/4th-of-july-in-the-district-concert-tickets-668808473147?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Baltimore 4th of July Fireworks Dinner Cruise
What: Our Signature Baltimore 4th of July Fireworks Dinner Cruise is the ultimate way to kick off summer’s biggest celebration. The spectacular Baltimore fireworks will captivate you as you enjoy the show from your front-row seats on the water. Unparalleled festivities are in store this 4th with dining, dancing, and magnificent skyline views on Patapsco River for a casual evening out. Savor a delicious, chef-prepared buffet and gorgeous views of Baltimore’s spectacular architecture while soaking in the beautiful summer weather. You’ll marvel at famed city landmarks, such as the Federal Hill and the National Aquarium, from our climate-controlled interior and open-air roof decks. We keep the spirits flowing with a fully stocked bar, games, and lively music from our DJ. Set sail on an unforgettable 4th of July celebration!
Where: 561 Light Street Baltimore, MD
When: Jul 4. 2023 | Board: 7pm | Cruise: 7:30 – 10:30pm
Tickets: https://www.cityexperiences.com/baltimore/city-cruises/4th-july-dinner-cruise/
Fourth of July Celebration feat- Danger Bird (A Tribute to Neil Young) **Free Show**
What: Please join PSW as we welcome the fantastic band Danger Bird (A Tribute to Neil Young) back to our stage as we celebrate the fourth of July holiday. The band will play multiple sets between 6pm and 8:30pm then take a break so everyone can enjoy The Wharf fireworks display. The band will play again after the fireworks. This is a FREE show! Danger Bird is Mid-Atlantic’s premier Neil Young tribute band. Launched in 2016, Danger Bird has been packing venues and thrilling audiences ever since their very first performance. Comprising five seasoned veterans of the DMV (DC, MD, VA) live music scene, their experience and professionalism ensure consistently excellent and entertaining shows. Drawing from Neil’s acoustic days in the Toronto folk scene, through the golden sound of the Buffalo Springfield in L.A., the proto-grunge of Crazy Horse, the shimmering vocals of CSNY, the country roots of The Stray Gators and The International Harvesters, all the way to the raw energy of The Promise of the Real, Danger Bird digs deep into the catalog of one of the greatest songwriters ever. They take their audience on a “Journey Through the Past,” spinning the story of Neil Young and his music. Their vocal harmonies and faithful arrangements will have you believing you are hearing the great man himself.
Where: 33 Pearl Street SW Washington, DC 20024
When: Jul 4, 2023 | 6pm
Tickets: https://www.pearlstreetwarehouse.com/tm-event/fourth-of-july-celebration-feat-danger-bird-a-tribute-to-neil-young-free-show/
Carmen Lynch & Pedro Gonzalez
What: Enjoy an incredible night of stand up with two incredible headliners!
Where: 235 Carroll Street Northwest Washington, DC 20012
When: Jul 5, 2023 | 7:30pm
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/carmen-lynch-pedro-gonzalez-tickets-618617901797
Five For Fighting
What: Five for Fighting is the stage name of U.S. singer-songwriter John Ondrasik. His 2000 album America Town went platinum in the U.S. due to the success of the song “Superman (It’s Not Easy)” in late 2001. The 2004 album The Battle For Everything has also enjoyed chart success in the United States. John has also released a Dual Disc of his 2004 album which has one side containing The Battle for Everything in its entirety and the other side being a DVD containing bonus footage and the “100 Years” music video.
Where: 901 Wharf St SW, Washington, DC 20024
When: Jul 5, 2023 | 7pm
Tickets: https://www.bandsintown.com/e/1027374599
A Trip to Belgium: Moules Frites (Mussels & Fries)
What: In this interactive cooking class, Marianne Tshihamba serves dishes inspired by her travels. Take a trip to Belgium! Moules Frites is considered the national dish of Belgium. It consists of fresh mussels often steamed in white wine, butter, and shallots. Accompanied with homemade French fries so crispy and delicious that you’ll be licking your fingers after! Complimentary beer and wine are included in the price of the course!
Where: 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20003 United States
When: Jul 6, 2023 | 6 – 8:30pm
Tickets: https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/a-trip-to-belgium-moules-frites-mussels-fries/
Summer Clothing Swap with Remake + The Outrage
What: Stop by The Outrage and Remake’s clothing swap! Discover how shopping and swapping secondhand promotes sustainability by keeping items out of landfills.
Where: 1811 14th Street Northwest Washington, DC 20009
When: Jul 6, 2023 |5:30 – 7pm
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/summer-clothing-swap-with-remake-the-outrage-tickets-654146899987
Family ‘Hoppy’ Hour with King Bullfrog!
What: Bring the family out to enjoy a Friday evening filled with live music perfect for all ages! This concert will be outdoors (weather permitting), perfect for little ones to run, dance, laugh, and play to the beat of their favorite songs! Featuring Mr. Jeremiah and Mr. Steve—both Capitol Hill-based dads and music teachers—the duo’s roots-and-blues tunes are carefully tailored to get children dancing while delighting grownups—an approach that successfully hooks audiences young and old. With their musical stories, amusing wordplay, and close attention to all of their audiences, King Bullfrog is the hottest sensation in family music in the DC area. Or at least the most amphibian….
Where: 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20003 United States
When: Jul 7, 2023 | 5 – 7pm
Tickets: https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/family-hoppy-hour-with-king-bullfrog-july/
BLAST Premier Spring Final
What: BLAST has teamed up with Events DC and Monumental Sports & Entertainment to bring its global esports tournament the BLAST Premier Spring Final to Washington, D.C. in June 2023.
Where: 801 Mount Vernon Place NW, Washington, DC 20001
When: Jul 7, 2023 | 11am
Tickets: https://eventsdc.com/events/blast-premier-spring-final
Caregiver + Child ‘Fun in the Sun’ Cookie Decorating Class
What: Ever wonder how bakeries get the icing to look just right? Join Paige as she leads a hands-on decorating class! At the end of this class, you will have decorated five beautiful summer sugar cookies to take home. You will learn the basics of royal icing, tips to make decorating easier, and various techniques to elevate your designs. You will receive her most-requested cookie recipe and icing recipe for you to continue practicing your new skills at home.
Where: 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20003 United States
When: Jul 8, 2023 | 11 – 1pm
Tickets: https://www.hillcenterdc.org/event/caregiver-child-winter-fun-in-the-sun-cookie-decorating-class/
Never in Our Image – ACT II – A Gun Melting Ceremony
What: During ACT II – A Gun Melting Ceremony, raw pitches and tones will be sampled from the act of melting the cut pieces collected in ACT I. As the former weapons are cast into musical instruments and sculptural art pieces, the hissing and popping of the action will be recorded for use in the final Act. Organ pipes attached to the iron furnace and the casting molds will create pitches and vibrations, creating a meditative sound experience for the audience. Singers, musicians, and dancers will respond to the various sounds of guns being destroyed and transformed into sonic sculptures and instruments.
Where: 3706 Otis Street Mt Rainier, MD 20712
When: Jul 8, 2023 | 7 – 9pm
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/never-in-our-image-act-ii-a-gun-melting-ceremony-tickets-649174708027?aff=oddtdtcreator
The Joy of African Movement
What: Recharge mentally and physically as you work out with Afro-Brazilian movements, contemporary West African dance, and kemetic yoga and meditation. Each discipline to be practiced in 3-week increments. Participants should bring their exercise equipment (e.g., yoga mats). Generously supported by the Lilly Endowment Inc.
The Joy of African Movement Schedule
July 2023- Afro-Brazilian movements
August 2023- Contemporary West African dance
September 2023- Kemetic yoga and meditation
First three Saturdays of the month
9–10 a.m. (doors open at 8:30 a.m.)
Ages: 16+
Where: Smithsonian National Museum of African Art 950 Independence Avenue Southwest Washington, DC 20560
When: First three Saturdays of the month, July to September
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-joy-of-african-movement-tickets-609670479817?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
A Hot Blend Summer by Capital Blend!!!!!!!
What: The ladies of D.C.’s premiere all-female a cappella group, Capital Blend, return to Crazy Aunt Helen’s to perform songs from oldies to new pop classics. A staple of the D.C. a cappella scene, Capital Blend takes the stage for an evening of beautiful harmonies.
Where: 713 8th Street Southeast Washington, DC 20003
When: Jul 9, 2023 | 6pm
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-hot-blend-summer-by-capital-blend-tickets-645832862477
Privilege
What: Privilege shifts from a documentary about menopause to a delightfully anarchic autobiographical meta-film exploring the power dynamics of experience, memory, and the way women’s stories are told. Originally filmed in 16mm and restored by the Museum of Modern Art and the Celeste Bartos Fund for Film Preservation.
Where: 4th St and Constitution Ave NW | Enter and exit from 4th Street.
When: Jul 9, 2023 | 2 – 4pm
Tickets: https://www.nga.gov/calendar/film-programs/summer-16mm-celebrating-100-years/privilege.html/2023/07/09/1400
Reading
Author: Marita Golden
Title: The New Black Woman
Description: Marita Golden, a prominent interviewee of Oprah Winfrey, wrote this mental and physical health guide for women to learn who they are, to set healthy boundaries, and to jump into health-related fitness practices to balance out their daily lives. Know Yourself. Jump start your relationship with yourself. Renowned author Marita Golden goes in-depth on how using meditation, silence, prayer, affirmations, and reflections allows for internal trust and confidence to blossom in your daily life. Set Boundaries. Setting boundaries can be difficult but they are necessary to living life as a strong woman in today’s world. Everyone else’s burdens are not yours to carry and no, you don’t have to fix everyone you come across! Learn how to set emotional boundaries, physical boundaries, and other boundaries to live freely.
Publisher: Mango Publishing
Release Date: Jun 27, 2023
Author: Kim Johnson
Title: Invisible Son
Description: Andre Jackson is determined to reclaim his identity. But returning from juvie doesn’t feel like coming home. His Portland, Oregon, neighborhood is rapidly gentrifying, and COVID-19 shuts down school before he can return. And Andre’s suspicions about his arrest for a crime he didn’t commit even taint his friendships. It’s as if his whole life has been erased.
Publisher: Penguin Random House
Release Date: Jun 27, 2023
Author: Sharon G. Flake
Title: Once in a Blue Moon
Description: From the three-time Coretta Scott King Honor winner of The Skin I’m In comes the poignant story in verse about a young boy’s journey from guilt to acceptance to healing. James Henry hasn’t been the same since that fateful night at the lighthouse when his momma went into the sea. Now months later, he is barely able to leave the house without having a panic attack, and talking to people, well, that’s just too hard. His feisty twin sister Hattie intervenes on his behalf again and again protecting him from neighborhood bullies and an uncle who just wants him to snap out of it.
Publisher: Penguin Random House
Release Date: Jul 11, 2023
Author: Caleb Azumah Nelson
Title: Small Worlds
Description: Caleb Azumah Nelson is a British-Ghanaian writer and photographer, living in Southeast London. His short story, “Pray,” was shortlisted for the BBC National Short Story Award. His debut Open Water won the Costa First Novel Award, the British Book Award for Debut Fiction, was a National Book Foundation “5 Under 35” and was named a best book of the year by TIME, Minneapolis Star-Tribune, Library Journal, Literary Hub, and The Millions, among other places.
Publisher: Grove Atlantic, Inc.
Release Date: Jul 18, 2023
Author: Kim Singleton
Title: I love My People
Description: I Love My People is a poetic tribute to African American history-makers and culture-shakers, complete with nostalgic photography and vibrant, playful illustration. In the vein of Gill Scott-Heron’s poetry of the 1970s, author Kim Singleton invites us into call-and-response and brings a refreshing cadence to the page that captures every decade of Black joy in all its resilient, diverse, and excellent splendor.
Publisher: 1517 Media
Release Date: Jul 11, 2023
Eating
Spain Wine Bar: Firework views and dinner at downtown Ocean City’s rooftop restaurant!
Looking for the best view of the fireworks during your beach getaway? Look no further than Spain Wine Bar in downtown Ocean City, Maryland! The restaurant will be serving dinner from 4PM-11PM on Monday, 7/3 and Tuesday, 7/4 with specialty Fourth of July cocktails available along with food specials for the festivities.
Atlas Farms (Maryland): Get farm fresh produce all summer long!
Atlas Farms, the regenerative organic farm from Baltimore-based Atlas Restaurant Group, is now offering farm fresh produce for purchase! Crop share will be available from late June through October, with a variety of specialty vegetables available including herbs, shishito peppers, radishes, lettuce, tomatoes, and rainbow chard. Pickup will be held weekly at The Choptank in Fells Point.
Gravitas: Ivy City’s ONLY Fine Dining Destination Turns Five this Year!
One MICHELIN-starred Gravitas, Chef Matt Baker’s Ivy City fine dining destination turns five years old this July 2023, a milestone in the industry. To commemorate this celebration and to share the love of the ongoing and celebrated experience he and the team provides, Chef Matt will be returning to the kitchen each night of the week for diners to enjoy his latest new American, seasonal menus- a 4-course ($135 per person)and 6-course ($185 per person) tasting menu in the dining room- which can be found here. Gravitas also continues to operate the Conservatory, its rooftop cocktail bar with seasonal, bistro-style offerings. Seatings at their highly-coveted Chef’s Counter, which overlooks the kitchen, will also be available with a menu that changes daily, guests can reserve here.
Blue Rock: Red, White & Blue Rock– July Fourth “Sparkles and Stripes” Wine pairing
Enjoy a specialty sparkling wine pairing at Blue Rock to kick off your July Fourth celebrations. The sparkling wines pairing ($79) is available with the four-course tasting menu at The Restaurant. The pairing features Thibaut-Janisson, Extra Brut; L. Aubry & Fils, Brut 1er Cru, Francoise Bedel, Dis Vin Secret; and finishes with Patrick Bottex, Sparkling Rosé.
Lucha Rosa: Watch the fireworks from the rooftop at the Moxy Hotel!
Watch the fireworks atop the Moxy Hotel at Lucha Rosa, Downtown DC’s newest rooftop bar! Enjoy views of the Monument while you take in the festivities and choose from a carefully curated selection of 130 agave spirits along with specialty cocktails and wine and beer. Food options include elevated Mexican inspired dishes like shrimp ceviche, chips, and guacamole, tortas, and tacos.
Ilili DC: Celebrate the Fourth with mezza on The Wharf! (TUES, 7/4)
Take in the view of the fireworks over The Wharf from the dining room at ilil DCi! Enjoy Lebanese classics like hummus, muhammara, and grape leaves alongside shareable entrees like the whole organic chicken with toum and the hearth baked loup de mer. Pair your meal with a seasonal cocktail or bottled in-house mocktail (also perfect for kids!), such as Levantine Lemonade or Karkadih featuring hibiscus and rose water.
JÔNT: World-famous Cocktail Genius Nic de Soto collab with Bar Director Will Patton (6/31)
On July 31st, the creative team behind Two MICHELIN-starred JÔNT will be teaming up with Hotaling & Co. to host a cocktail collab between mastermind Nico de Soto (Mace NYC- #18 on North America’s 50 Best Bars in 2023, Danico Paris France- # 85 on the World’s 50 Best Bars in 2022. one of Drinks Internationals “Most Influential Figures” in the beverage industry, and Press Club, a new luxury cocktail concept coming to DC in 2023 from the team behind Bresca/Jônt.Guests will enjoy a four-course cocktail tasting experience featuring Nikka Whisky, Hine Cognac, C. Drouin Gin and Barsol Pisco. Guests can reserve via TOCK.
Lapis + LaPop: What are Afghan cocktails? Experimental Cocktail Night series kickoff (7/12)
On 7/12 at 5pm at LaPop (the vinyl cocktail bar underneath Lapis), The Popal Group will explore the answer to the question “What Are Afghan Cocktails.” Since there isn’t a prolific alcohol consumption culture in Afghanistan, the group will explore how Afghan flavors complement alcohol by parenting with specific distilleries or spirit producers. For this first event in the ongoing series, the Popal Group has partnered with Westward Distillery Westward Distillery (rated one of Whiskey Advocates Top Five Whiskeys). Each $5 ticket (purchase here) must be purchased before the day of, and provides guests with a welcome taster of a house made infusion or liqueur. Guests can expect fun cocktails and curated small plates from Chef Shamim Popal and the Lapis kitchen.
The Wildset Hotel/Ruse Restaurant: Fourth of July dining destinations on Maryland’s Eastern Shore! Spending your Fourth of July weekend on the Eastern Shore? Stop by Ruse at The Wildset Hotel for the ultimate summer dining experience. Cool off with their refreshing raw bar selection of oysters from down the East Coast or try their seasonal offerings like the crab and ramp rangoons, burrata and strawberries or their shrimp tagliatelle.
Watching
Glamorous
Genre: Comedy
Release Date: Jun 22, 2023
Where to Stream: Netflix
The Perfect Find
Genre: Romance
Release Date: Jun 14, 2023
Where to Stream: Netflix
Kerala Crime Files
Genre: Drama
Release Date: Jun 23, 2023
Where to Stream: Hulu
School of Lies
Genre: Drama
Release Date: Jun 2, 2023
Where to Stream: Hulu
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
Genre: Action
Release Date: May 6, 2022
Where to Stream: Disney+
Thor: Love and Thunder
Genre: Action
Release Date: Jul 8, 2022
Where to Stream: Disney+
Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty
Genre: Comedy
Release Date: Mar 6, 2022
Where to Stream: Max
We Own This City
Genre: Crime drama
Release Date: Apr 25, 2022
Where to Stream: Max
LA Fire & Rescue
Genre: Tv Show
Release Date: Jun 21, 2023
Where to Stream: Peacock
Menendez + Menudo: Boys Betrayed
Genre: Documentary
Release Date: May 2, 2023
Where to Stream: Peacock
Black Pop: Celebrating the Power of Black Culture
Genre: TV Show
Release Date: Jun 19, 2023
Where to Stream: AppleTV
The Walking Dead: Dead City
Genre: Horror Fiction
Release Date: Jun 12, 2023
Where to Stream: AppleTV
