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What to do in The DC Area this Friday, Aug 9 - Sunday, Aug 11

Looking for something fun to do in the DC area this weekend? We've rounded up 20 great events happening from Friday, August 9 through Sunday, August 11. Whether you're in the mood for live music, comedy, or something different, there's plenty to choose from. Highlighted events include the Sad Summer Festival at The Chrysalis in Merriweather Park, featuring bands like Mayday Parade, The Maine, The Wonder Years, and We The Kings. Reggae fans won’t want to miss Beres Hammond’s show at Pier Six Pavilion on Saturday. For a good laugh, head to The Cellar At The Comedy Loft of DC where comedian Omid Singh will be performing on Saturday night.

20 things to do this weekend: Friday, Aug 9 - Sunday, Aug 11

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Sad Summer Festival: Mayday Parade, The Maine, The Wonder Years & We The Kings - Fri Aug 9 2:00 pm

The Chrysalis at Merriweather Park

GET TICKETS. Fri. Aug 9. 2:00 PM. Sad Summer Festival: Mayday Parade, The Maine, The Wonder Years & We The Kings. The Chrysalis at Merriweather Park - 10431 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia, MD 21044. [more details]

Preservation Hall Jazz Band & Lyle Lovett with his Large Band - Fri Aug 9 6:30 pm

Filene Center

GET TICKETS. Wolf Trap ·
Fri, August 9: Preservation Hall Jazz Band & Lyle Lovett with his Large Band.
6:30 PM. Filene Center - 1551 Trap Road Vienna, VA 22182. Dance the night away, New Orleans-style! Don’t miss the legendary Preservation Hall Jazz Band live with Lyle Lovett and his Large Band at Wolf Trap. [more details]

Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Musical - Fri Aug 9 7:00 pm

Adventure Theatre MTC

GET TICKETS. Fri. Aug 9. 7:00 PM. Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Musical. Adventure Theatre MTC - 7300 Macarthur Blvd, Glen Echo, MD 20812. [more details]

Slipknot - Fri Aug 9 7:00 pm

CFG Bank Arena

GET TICKETS. Fri. Aug 9. 7:00 PM. Slipknot. CFG Bank Arena - 201 W Baltimore St, Baltimore, MD 21201. [more details]

Sugar Sammy - Fri Aug 9 7:30 pm

The Comedy Loft of DC

GET TICKETS. Fri. Aug 9. 7:30 PM. Sugar Sammy. The Comedy Loft of DC - 1523 22nd St NW, Washington, DC 20037. [more details]

Back To The Future - Theatrical Production - Fri Aug 9 7:30 pm

Kennedy Center Opera House

GET TICKETS. Fri. Aug 9. 7:30 PM. Back To The Future - Theatrical Production.Kennedy Center Opera House - 2700 F St NW, Washington, DC 20004. [more details]

Beautiful: The Carole King Musical - Fri Aug 9 7:30 pm

Olney Theatre Center

GET TICKETS. Fri.
Aug 9.
7:30 PM.
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical.
Olney Theatre Center - 2001 Olney Sandy Spring Rd, Olney, MD 20832. [more details]

Disney's The Little Mermaid - Fri Aug 9 7:30 pm

The Maryland Theatre

GET TICKETS. Fri. Aug 9. 7:30 PM. Disney's The Little Mermaid.The Maryland Theatre - 21 S Potomac St, Hagerstown, MD 21740. [more details]

Wolf Trap Opera: Kevin Puts & Mark Campbell's Silent Night - Fri Aug 9 7:30 pm

The Barns At Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts

GET TICKETS. Fri. Aug 9. 7:30 PM. Wolf Trap Opera: Kevin Puts & Mark Campbell's Silent Night.The Barns At Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts - 1635 Trap Rd, Vienna, VA 22182. [more details]

Fantasia - Fri Aug 9 8:00 pm

Pier Six Pavilion

GET TICKETS. Fri. Aug 9. 8:00 PM. Fantasia. Pier Six Pavilion - 731 Eastern Ave, Baltimore, MD 21202. [more details]

Iron and Wine - Fri Aug 9 8:00 pm

The Anthem

GET TICKETS. Fri. Aug 9. 8:00 PM. Iron and Wine. The Anthem - 901 Wharf St SW, Washington, DC 20024. [more details]

Melba Moore - Fri Aug 9 9:00 pm

Blues Alley

7:00 PM: GET TICKETS. 9:00 PM: GET TICKETS. Fri. Aug 9. Melba Moore. Blues Alley - 1073 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007. [more details]

Kidz Bop Live - Sat Aug 10 1:00 pm

Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts

GET TICKETS. Sat. Aug 10. 1:00 PM. Kidz Bop Live. Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts - 1551 Trap Rd, Vienna, VA 22182. [more details]

Dan Heely - Sat Aug 10 6:00 pm

7 Locks Brewing

GET TICKETS. Dan Heely is a talented musician known for his beachy acoustic sound that effortlessly combines elements of reggae, folk, and soul. Drawing inspiration from the likes of Marley, Van Morrison, Amy Winehouse, and The Wood Brothers, Dan has crafted a musical style that captivates audiences with its buttery melodies and heartfelt lyrics. His smooth vocals and intricate guitar work create a captivating atmosphere that is both relaxing and invigorating, transporting listeners onto sun… [more details]

Beres Hammond - Sat Aug 10 7:00 pm

Pier Six Pavilion

GET TICKETS. Sat. Aug 10. 7:00 PM. Beres Hammond.Pier Six Pavilion - 731 Eastern Ave, Baltimore, MD 21202. [more details]

King 810 - Sat Aug 10 7:00 pm

Cafe 611 Restaurant

GET TICKETS. Sat. Aug 10. 7:00 PM. King 810. Cafe 611 Restaurant - 611 N Market St, Frederick, MD 21701. [more details]

Omid Singh - Sat Aug 10 7:00 pm

The Cellar At The Comedy Loft of DC

GET TICKETS. Sat. Aug 10. 7:00 PM. Omid Singh. The Cellar At The Comedy Loft of DC - Washington, DC. [more details]

Disney's The Little Mermaid - Sat Aug 10 7:30 pm

The Maryland Theatre

GET TICKETS. Sat. Aug 10. 7:30 PM. Disney's The Little Mermaid. The Maryland Theatre - 194 Hammonds Ln, Brooklyn Park, MD 21225. [more details]

Baltimore Symphony Orchestra: Michelle Merrill - The Music of John Williams - Sat Aug 10 7:30 pm

Meyerhoff Symphony Hall

GET TICKETS Sat. Aug 10. 7:30 PM. Baltimore Symphony Orchestra: Michelle Merrill - The Music of John Williams. Meyerhoff Symphony Hall - 1212 Cathedral St, Baltimore, MD 21201. [more details]

Kennedy Ryon - Sun Aug 11 8:30 pm

DC9 Nightclub

GET TICKETS. Sunday, August 11
Kennedy Ryon LIVE in Washington, D.C. 8:30 - 11:30 pm EDT. Doors at 7:30pm
DC9 Nightclub
1940 9th St NW Washington, DC 20001 [more details]

 

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