Things to Do

Last-Minute DC-Area Ideas 6/9-6/12: Rooftop Parties, Pride, and Unique Shopping Experiences

Plus, Juneteenth events.

DC Dyke March 2019. Photograph by Elvert Barnes/Flickr.

Happy Pride & Goodbye!

Hello Neighbor,

This is my 46th and last newsletter writing for Washingtonian. I am grateful for having had this opportunity, and thank you for reading. Please keep in touch at @clockoutdc

 

ย So, What Should You Do?

For your convenience, this newsletter includes emojis to help you during these unprecedented times:ย 

  • The ๐Ÿ›‹ indicates an event is happening in-person inside.
  • The ๐ŸŒฒ indicates an event is happening in-person outside.ย 
  • The ๐Ÿ’ป indicates an event is happening virtually.ย 
  • And lastly, the ๐Ÿ†“ indicates an event is free.ย ย 

 

Your Last-Minute Weekend Plans

  • Itโ€™s Pride yโ€™all. ๐ŸŒˆ Head to Dupont Circle and watch the festival (Sun, ๐Ÿ†“, ๐ŸŒฒ, Downtown) or attend the block party (Sat, ๐Ÿ†“, ๐ŸŒฒ, Dupont Circle). If you donโ€™t like crowds you may enjoy this rooftop Pride Tea dance (Sat, ๐Ÿ†“, ๐Ÿ›‹/๐ŸŒฒ, Dupont Circle) overlooking the parade. For more fun afterwards, head to a fireworks show (Sat, ๐Ÿ†“, ๐ŸŒฒ, The Wharf). If you want something more low-key, consider the Rock the Lot with Pride (Thurs, ๐Ÿ†“, ๐ŸŒฒ, National Landing), Takoma Pride (Sun, ๐Ÿ†“, ๐ŸŒฒ, Takoma), or an arts night at the Torpedo Factory Art Center (Fri, ๐Ÿ†“, ๐Ÿ›‹, Alexandria). Donโ€™t forget the DC Dyke March (Fri, ๐Ÿ†“, ๐ŸŒฒ, Downtown) or a Pride Run and Walk (Sun, ๐Ÿ†“, ๐Ÿ›‹/๐ŸŒฒ, West End).ย 
  • Fun outdoors. ๐ŸŒžย Itโ€™s your chance to volunteer at the National Parkโ€™s Rooftop Farm (Fri, ๐Ÿ†“, ๐ŸŒฒ, Navy Yard). Celebrate the contributions of the El Salvadoran community (Sun, ๐Ÿ†“, ๐ŸŒฒ, Mount Pleasant) at the Mi Pequeรฑo El Salvador Festival. Have fun at a pop-up roller-skating rink (Sat-Sun, ๐Ÿ†“, ๐ŸŒฒ, The Wharf). Find free clothes and food at a free market and clothing swap (Sun, ๐Ÿ†“, ๐ŸŒฒ, Columbia Heights).ย 
  • Night at the museum. ๐Ÿ›๐ŸŒ™ Enjoy the Library of Congress (Thurs, ๐Ÿ†“,ย  ๐Ÿ›‹, National Mall), which will have extended hours until 8 p.m. Kick off the Korean Film Festival (Fri, ๐Ÿ†“, ๐Ÿ›‹/๐ŸŒฒ, National Mall) at the National Asian Art Museum, which will also be open until 8 p.m.โ€“after, you may wish to also pop over to the FUTURES PRIDE celebration (Fri, ๐Ÿ†“, ๐Ÿ›‹, National Mall), ongoing ’til 10 p.m. Celebrate local art gallery Transformer with a rooftop gala (Thurs, $100, ๐Ÿ›‹/๐ŸŒฒ, Adams Morgan).ย 
  • Unique shopping experiences. ๐Ÿ›๐Ÿทย Collective Femme Fatale has reopened its shop in Cleveland Park. Union Market will be hosting a DC Summer Market (Sat, $8, ๐Ÿ›‹, Union Market). In partnership with Logan Circle Main Street, Miss Pixieโ€™s will be hosting a sip & shop (Fri, $20, ๐Ÿ›‹, Logan Circle).ย 

 

What Is on Our Radar:ย Juneteenthย Events

Besides the various festivals, block parties, and pop-up markets across the area, here are some other events that may interest you:ย 

  • Dr. Ibram X. Kendi. ๐Ÿ“š The โ€œHow to Be an Antiracistโ€ author discusses his new book, โ€œHow to Raise an Antiracistโ€ (6/15, $35, ๐Ÿ›‹, Chinatown).
  • Sounds of Africa. ๐ŸŒ๐ŸŽถ Attend a summer outdoor concert highlighting songs of liberation and those of the African diaspora (6/16, ๐Ÿ†“,ย  ๐Ÿ›‹, National Mall).
  • Fish fry day. ๐ŸŸ Closing out Caribbean Restaurant Week and in celebration of Juneteenth, enjoy fried fish at a Caribbean-style Nite Carnival (6/17, $20, ๐Ÿ›‹, Edgewood).
  • The foods of Juneteenth. ๐Ÿฅ” Attend a garden-to-table demo exploring African diaspora crops, especially those which grow well in the DMV (6/19, ๐Ÿ†“, ๐Ÿ›‹, National Mall).
  • When monuments attack. ๐Ÿค This lecture will discuss how we reconcile debates surrounding memorials and monuments in light of race, community, and national identity (6/21, ๐Ÿ†“,ย  ๐Ÿ›‹, National Cathedral).ย 
  • Drumfolk. ๐Ÿฅ This performance at Arena Stage is inspired by the Stono Rebellion of 1739 where 20 enslaved Africans from Angola lost their right to use drums, after starting a revolt in South Carolina and the Negro Act of 1740 (until 6/31, $56+, ๐Ÿ›‹, The Wharf).

 

Thank you for reading,

Jade (@clockoutdc)

Jade Womack is an energy economist by day, and an events blogger by night. She started her blog, Clockout DC, when she was moonlighting as a bartender in 2019. She grew up in Arlington, and currently lives in Adams Morgan with her dog.

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