Welcome to the First Week in July - Must-See Events: Tuesday, July 2 - Sunday, July 7

Welcome to the first week of July! Our Cultural DMV News readership is in for a treat with 18 curated events from Tuesday, July 2 to Sunday, July 7. Celebrate July 4th with festive celebrations in Takoma Park and other nearby cities. Enjoy summertime Shakespeare performances and a variety of musical concerts at iconic venues such as Blues Alley, The Kennedy Center, and Birchmere. This week promises a vibrant mix of cultural experiences at some of your favorite spots in the area, perfect for kicking off your summer festivities.

18 events this week on our calendar: Tuesday, Jul 2 - Sunday, Jul 7

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FEATURED EVENTS

The Migration: Reflections on Jacob Lawrence - Tue Jul 2 7:30 pm

Kreeger Theatre at the Mead Center for American Theater

GET TICKETS. TUE. JUL 2.  7:30 PM. The Migration: Reflections on Jacob Lawrence
Kreeger Theatre at the Mead Center for American Theater - 1101 6th St SW, Washington, DC 20024. [more details]

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Reframing the Narrative - Tue Jul 2 8:00 pm

Kennedy Center Eisenhower Theater

GET TICKETS. TUE. JUL 2  8:00 PM.Reframing the Narrative.Kennedy Center Eisenhower Theater - 2700 F St NW, Washington, DC 20004. [more details]

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Stout - Tue Jul 2 9:00 pm

Blues Alley

7: 00 PM: GET TICKETS 9:00 PM: GET TICKETSTUE. JUL 2. Stout. Blues Alley - 1073 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007. [more details]

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Pedro The Lion & Flock of Dimes - Wed Jul 3 6:30 pm

The Atlantis

GET TICKETS. WED. JUL 3. 6:30 PM. Pedro The Lion & Flock of Dimes.The Atlantis - 2047 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001. [more details]

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Midsummer Night's Dream at 12 Stories - Wed Jul 3 7:00 pm

12 Stories

GET TICKETS.“Be not afraid of Greatness some are born Great, some achieve Greatness, & some have Greatness thrust upon them.”- Shakespeare,12th Night.We're kicking off the middle of summer with our annual Midsummer Night's Dream - its a play on Shakespeare's body of work and the time of year our event occurs, so just to be clear - there's nothing tragic about this event! [more details]

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Three Dog Night - Wed Jul 3 7:30 pm

Birchmere Music Hall

GET TICKETS. WED. JUL 3. 7:30 PM. Three Dog Night. Birchmere Music Hall - 3701 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA 22305. [more details]

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Beautiful: The Carole King Musical - Wed Jul 3 7:30 pm

Olney Theatre Center

GET TICKETS.
WED.
JUL 3.
7:30 PM.
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical.
Olney Theatre Center - 2001 Olney Sandy Spring Rd, Olney, MD 20832. [more details]

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Beautiful: The Carole King Musical - Wed Jul 3 7:30 pm

Olney Theatre Center

WED.
JUL 3.
7:30 PM.
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical

Olney Theatre Center - 2001 Olney Sandy Spring Rd, Olney, MD 20832.
PURCHASE TICKETS. [more details]

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The Colored Museum - Wed Jul 3 7:30 pm

Studio Theatre

Psalmayene 24 returns to Studio to direct this provocative and seriously funny George C. Wolfe classic. Don't miss THE COLORED MUSEUM. WED. July 3 7:30 PMStudio Theatre1501 14th Street NWWashington, DC 20005
PURCHASE TICKETS.

[more details]

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Olney Theatre Presents
BEAUTIFUL THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL - Wed Jul 3 7:30 pm

Olney Theatre

Olney Theatre Presents: BEAUTIFUL THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL
When: July 3 - August 25 2024, 7:30 PM2001 Olney Sandy Spring Rd, Olney, MD 20832.PURCHASE TICKETS. [more details]

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The Wailers - Wed Jul 3 8:00 pm

Avalon Theatre

GET TICKETS. WED. JUL 3. 8:00 PM.The Wailers.Avalon Theatre - 5612 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20015. [more details]

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Independence Day Tour of Thomas Jefferson’s Wild Life & Times - Thu Jul 4 11:00 am

George Mason Memorial

GET TICKETS. A Walking Tour of Thomas Jefferson’s Revolutionary Times, Washington D.C., Thursday, July 4, 11 am, George Mason Memorial!
Held along the scenic Tidal Basin, the National Mall & the White House’s Lafayette Square, on Independence Day, this annual tour will examine the accomplishments of, and many crises faced, by Jefferson—D.C.’s first two-term President--during the American Revolution, in Europe, and during eventful stay in the then-new Executive Mansion. And of his friends &… [more details]

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Fourth of July Celebration with the Navy Concert Band - Thu Jul 4 3:00 pm

Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods

GET TICKETS. Join us for an Independence Day celebration with the US Navy Concert Band before heading to the Lakefront for fireworks!The US Navy Concert Band takes the Chrysalis stage this Fourth of July for a free, family-friendly concert celebrating the American spirit! [more details]

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July 4th Cruise Fireworks Watch Party - Thu Jul 4 5:30 pm

Georgetown Harbor

GET TICKETS. Join us for an enchanting July 4th filled with breathtaking views along the Potomac river, lively entertainment, dancing, and many more.

What to look forward to:
EXCLUSIVE ACCESS TO THE JULY 4TH CRUISE PARTY
5-HOUR TOP SHELF OPEN BAR
MASSIVE FIREWORKS!Dress: Patriotic, Sexy and Creative.
[more details]

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Takoma Park July 4 Evening Street Party - Thu Jul 4 6:00 pm

Takoma Bev Co.

Join your friends and neighbors for an evening of Live Music * Food Trucks * Beer & Wine Garden (Takoma Bev Co.)* Kids' Activities with Let's Play America

​Where: Maple Ave between Philadelphia Ave & Ritchie Ave.
Master of Ceremonies: Jared Garelick

When: 6:00 - 9:00 pm

Entertainment provided by the following bands:

6:00-6:45pm Takoma Park Community Band

7:15-9:00pm The JoGo Project

 Foor more information visit: https://www.takomapark4th.org/

… [more details]

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Drunk Shakespeare - Fri Jul 5 9:00 pm

Sage Thetre

FRI. JUL 5. 9:00 PM. Drunk Shakespeare.Sage Theatre - 1100 13th St NW, Washington, DC 20005.PURCHASE TICKETS. [more details]

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Aria Jukebox - Sun Jul 7 2:00 pm

The Barns At Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts

GET TICKETS. SUN. JUL 7. 2:00 PM. Aria Jukebox. The Barns At Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts - 1635 Trap Rd, Vienna, VA 22182. [more details]

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DC Premiere: Where The Mountain Meets The Sea - Sun Jul 7 7:00 pm

Signature Theatre

DC Premiere

Where The Mountain Meets The Sea
May 21 – (July 7, 2024, 7:00 PM)
Signature Theatre.4200 Campbell Ave, Arlington, VA 22206.An estranged father and son rediscover each other and their everlasting bond in a beautiful play with evocative folk music.
A poignant, beautiful musical of parallel journeys from the writer of Apple TV+’s The Morning Show and directed by Timothy Douglas (Signature’s The Color Purple).
After he learns of his estranged father’s death, a son recreates the cross… [more details]

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