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Things to do near me this weekend 202111/28/2023 ![]() ![]() Did we mention it’s totally free? Link up with your favorite writers, and be introduced to new authors as well, like Joy Harjo, Elliot Page, Elizabeth Acevedo, George Saunders, Jesmyn Ward, and Chasten Buttigeg. A line-up of panels, discussions, readings, classes and seminars, and book-signings will keep you busy all day. Washington Convention Center for the Library of Congress’ National Book Festival. Who says DC is dead in the summertime? On Saturday, dozens upon dozens of award-winning writers will be gathering at the Walter E. Library of Congress National Book Festival Bring a friend or a date, or come solo and open to meeting a new dance partner or two. Area expert, Salsa by Silvia, will guide you through the basics of the dance, all to live Cuban music. Looking to heat up your summer? You can learn salsa 101 this Friday at a free class at the Wharf’s Transit Pier. Backed by Words, Beats & Life, DC's longest-running hip-hop-based arts educational nonprofit, head to a hip-hop karaoke party on Friday, a concert on Saturday, and a graffiti and paint jam on Sunday. Don’t sweat it if you weren’t able to snag a ticket to the coveted Saturday block party at the National Museum of African American History and Culture, there’s still citywide parties happening all weekend long. This weekend marks 50 years since hip-hop burst on the scene, an anniversary defined by a transformative party in the Bronx which was held on Augand is widely considered as the birth of this musical force. You can expect lots of amazing food, live music, traditional dance performances, and both a pho-eating and a crawfish-eating contest. And there’s no better weekend than this one as the town will be hosting its beloved two-day Vietnamese Heritage Festival. ![]() When’s the last time you went out to Tysons? So much is happening in the Virginia town that it’s worth a weekend jaunt. And if you don’t have a car, don’t sweat it: Just pack a picnic blanket or camp chair for a spot in the area in front of the cars.Īugust 12, 10 am–10 pm August 13, 10 am–8 pm Nothing says summer quite like a drive-in movie, and to go along with your Y2K fit, head to a showing of the 1998 version of The Parent Trap.” Reserve a spot this Friday at Union Market’s parking lot, which is transforming into a pop-up summer drive-in. Union Market, $20 per car (free for walk-ups) Union Market Drive-In | Photo credit: Joy Asico It might be hard to just choose three, so we say just go ahead and add on a second flight. For the special, choose three options from the following menu of six: The Southern Belle (a peachy spin on a southern cocktail), The Watermelon Sugar…High (made with watermelon infused vodka),The Paloma Mule (a twist on a classic Mexican beach cocktail), The Arancia Rosmarino (a tangy London-inspired mule), Tokyo Flower Power (crafted with Japanese shochu), and The Tropics (a classic with a fruity Caribbean twist). Stop in at Immigrant Food (we love their spot at Planet Word) for their Saturday afternoon into evening happy hour featuring unique mule flights. Happy Hour Mule Flights at Immigrant Food Head to the Jefferson’s bar, Quill, or restaurant, The Greenhouse, to sip this cocktail fit for royalty. If you thought the price was excessive, now you know why. Developed by the experts behind the Jefferson’s bar program, the Centennial features coconut and peppercorn-washed barrel-aged bourbon, madeira selected from the Jefferson’s extensive madeira library, herbal and spiced liqueurs, and cherry-saffron bitters poured over an ice cube branded in 24k gold and topped with an aromatic smoke bubble. ![]() This instead is a great place to learn not only about the life of a great artist, but also about life in Amsterdam in the mid-1600s.One of DC’s most historic hotels, The Jefferson, has unveiled a drink to mark 100 years in operation, and it’s a cocktail so special and indulgent that’ll probably only ever order just one. This is not an art museum, though there are several wonderful paintings and sketches on display. They do not portray Rembrandt as a particularly nice or moral man, but instead present the known facts of his life and pay homage to his talent. Most of the house is re-created, with a few original pieces, but it is re-created from meticulous records from when the house was sold. You follow a path through the floors of the house, using a spiral staircase between the five floors. There is an audio tour that you pick up on the way in, which has several language choices. We spent a very pleasant hour walking through Rembrandt's house and the associated museum. Our party of 6 did not pre-book a tour time, but walked over on a Thursday afternoon in late June to see about reserving a spot and we were delighted to find that there was no wait, so we paid and went right in. Other popular annual Winchester events include Hop Blossom Craft Beer Festival, 4th of July Celebrations, Route 11 Yard Crawl, Frederick County Fair, Apple Harvest Festivals, Walking in a Winter Wonderland holiday light display, and the family-friendly First Night Winchester celebration on New Year’s Eve. ![]()
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