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 ๐ indicates an event is happening in-person inside.
- The ๐ฒ indicates an event is happening in-person outside.ย
- The ๐ป indicates an event is happening virtually.ย
- And lastly, the ๐ indicates an event is free.ย ย
Your Last-Minute Weekend Plans
- Itโs Pride yโall. ๐ Head to Dupont Circle and watch the festival (Sun, ๐, ๐ฒ, Downtown) or attend the block party (Sat, ๐, ๐ฒ, Dupont Circle). If you donโt like crowds you may enjoy this rooftop Pride Tea dance (Sat, ๐, ๐/๐ฒ, Dupont Circle) overlooking the parade. For more fun afterwards, head to a fireworks show (Sat, ๐, ๐ฒ, The Wharf). If you want something more low-key, consider the Rock the Lot with Pride (Thurs, ๐, ๐ฒ, National Landing), Takoma Pride (Sun, ๐, ๐ฒ, Takoma), or an arts night at the Torpedo Factory Art Center (Fri, ๐, ๐, Alexandria). Donโt forget the DC Dyke March (Fri, ๐, ๐ฒ, Downtown) or a Pride Run and Walk (Sun, ๐, ๐/๐ฒ, West End).ย
- Fun outdoors. ๐ย Itโs your chance to volunteer at the National Parkโs Rooftop Farm (Fri, ๐, ๐ฒ, Navy Yard). Celebrate the contributions of the El Salvadoran community (Sun, ๐, ๐ฒ, Mount Pleasant) at the Mi Pequeรฑo El Salvador Festival. Have fun at a pop-up roller-skating rink (Sat-Sun, ๐, ๐ฒ, The Wharf). Find free clothes and food at a free market and clothing swap (Sun, ๐, ๐ฒ, Columbia Heights).ย
- Night at the museum. ๐๐ Enjoy the Library of Congress (Thurs, ๐,ย ๐, National Mall), which will have extended hours until 8 p.m. Kick off the Korean Film Festival (Fri, ๐, ๐/๐ฒ, National Mall) at the National Asian Art Museum, which will also be open until 8 p.m.โafter, you may wish to also pop over to the FUTURES PRIDE celebration (Fri, ๐, ๐, National Mall), ongoing ’til 10 p.m. Celebrate local art gallery Transformer with a rooftop gala (Thurs, $100, ๐/๐ฒ, Adams Morgan).ย
- Unique shopping experiences. ๐๐ทย Collective Femme Fatale has reopened its shop in Cleveland Park. Union Market will be hosting a DC Summer Market (Sat, $8, ๐, Union Market). In partnership with Logan Circle Main Street, Miss Pixieโs will be hosting a sip & shop (Fri, $20, ๐, 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. ๐ The โHow to Be an Antiracistโ author discusses his new book, โHow to Raise an Antiracistโ (6/15, $35, ๐, Chinatown).
- Sounds of Africa. ๐๐ถ Attend a summer outdoor concert highlighting songs of liberation and those of the African diaspora (6/16, ๐,ย ๐, National Mall).
- Fish fry day. ๐ Closing out Caribbean Restaurant Week and in celebration of Juneteenth, enjoy fried fish at a Caribbean-style Nite Carnival (6/17, $20, ๐, Edgewood).
- The foods of Juneteenth. ๐ฅ Attend a garden-to-table demo exploring African diaspora crops, especially those which grow well in the DMV (6/19, ๐, ๐, National Mall).
- When monuments attack. ๐ค This lecture will discuss how we reconcile debates surrounding memorials and monuments in light of race, community, and national identity (6/21, ๐,ย ๐, National Cathedral).ย
- Drumfolk. ๐ฅ 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+, ๐, The Wharf).
Thank you for reading,
Jade (@clockoutdc)