Concert Pick: Adams Morgan Summer Concert Series (until 6/24/17)

Adams Morgan Summer Concert Series
(Photo from Facebook page)

This Saturday, June 3rd, head over to Adams Morgan and catch the next edition of the Summer Concert Series in the form of the Jelly Roll Mortals.

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Do This: Capitol Riverfront Outdoor Movies (Starts 6/1/17)

Capitol Riverfront Outdoor Movies
(Photo Credit: http://www.capitolriverfront.org/)

Starting June 1st, spend your Thursdays through August down at the Canal Park for the Capitol Riverfront outdoor movie series.

The first movie will be 2016’s Ghostbusters! Of note, they will be showing this year’s runaway smash hit, Beauty & the Beast on August 17th.

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Concert Pick: Feist @ Lincoln Theatre (6/7 & 6/8/17)

Feist
(Photo Credit: Facebook)

Feist is coming to DC on June 7th and 8th to entertain us at the Lincoln Theatre.

Her first show is sold-out, but tickets to June 8th are available.

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Do This: Capital Beer Classic @ FedExField (6/3/17)

Capital Beer Classic
(Photo from http://capitalbeerclassic.com/)

Beer, beer, beer! Keep the drinking alive along the Blue/Orange line for the Capital Beer Classic!

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Concert Review: The Wind + The Wave @ DC9 (5/16/17)

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Patty and Dwight of The Wind + The Wave (Photo by Alexandra Valenti)

The Wind + The Wave, by way of Austin, Texas, gave the eager crowd at DC9 an evening of witty banter and a truckload of Americana indie-rock songs.

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Concert Pick: Royal Blood @ 9:30 Club (6/6/17)

Royal Blood
Royal Blood (Photo from band’s FB)

With the booming sounds of “Ten Tonne Skeleton” filling my skull, it seems like a good time to point out that Royal Blood will be descending on the 9:30 Club on Tuesday, June 6th. It would be a shame if you’re not there.

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Deciphering DC: Moongate Garden @ Smithsonian Castle

Moongate Garden
One of two gates at the Moongate Garden

Within the Enid A. Haupt Garden (set between the Smithsonian’s Castle and the Freer|Sackler Gallery), rests the not quite secluded, but maybe you missed it, Moongate Garden. And it’s a fantastic little spot for a lunch or a sit.

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Deciphering DC: Inventing Utamaro @ Freer|Sackler

Inventing Utamaro
Sackler Gallery

Not that I try to be trendy (I still haven’t selfied myself in the Infinity Mirrors at the Hirshhorn), but sometimes things I find interesting have a limited lifespan. Those are the breaks.

The exhibit ‘Inventing Utamaro: A Japanese Masterpiece Rediscovered’ has a limited run (until July 9th), so if you’re going to experience it, don’t delay too long.

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Do This: SAVOR: An American Craft Beer & Food Experience (6/2-6/3/17)

SAVOR
(Photo from http://www.savorcraftbeer.com)

The 10th Annual SAVOR (an American craft beer and food experience) will return to the National Building Museum on Friday, June 2nd and Saturday, June 3rd.

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Festival Pick: Kingman Island Bluegrass & Folk Festival (5/13/17)

Kingman Island Bluegrass & Folk Festival
(Photo from festival’s Facebook)

If you’re jonesing for bluegrass and folk music in a party-like atmosphere, look no further than the 8th annual Kingman Island Bluegrass & Folk Festival on Saturday, May 13th!

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