Exciting Things to Do in the DMV This Week: From Jazz Nights to the Injera Festival
Looking for things to do in the DMV this week? From September 3 to September 5, there’s no shortage of exciting events to dive into! Start your week off with an evening of jazz at Blues Alley, where Jeanette Berry is set to take the stage on Tuesday, September 3rd, bringing her soulful and powerful vocals to the heart of Georgetown. If jazz isn’t your style, don’t miss the art exhibits and performances across local galleries and theaters, highlighting the region's thriving artistic talent. Whether it’s live music, cultural festivals, or theater performances, there’s something to spark your interest.
And as you plan for the weekend, be sure to mark your calendars for Sunday, September 8th, for the Injera Festival at The Bullpen in DC! This vibrant celebration of Ethiopian and Eritrean culture promises a day filled with savory treats, including authentic injera, hearty stews, and exotic spices. The festival also features live music, cultural performances, and family-friendly activities, making it an excellent opportunity to indulge in East African cuisine and experience the warmth of the community’s hospitality. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore and support local businesses while immersing yourself in a rich cultural experience!
Tickets to Injera Festival on Sunday, September 8 are available on Cultural DMV Event Calendar.
20 events this week on our calendar: Tuesday, Sep 3 - Thursday, Sep 5
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FEATURED EVENTS
Blu Eyes - Tue Sep 3 6:30 pm
The Atlantis
GET TICKETS. Tue. Sep 3. 6:30 PM. Blu Eyes. The Atlantis - 2047 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001. [more details]
Jeanette Berry - Tue Sep 3 7:00 pm
Blues Alley
GET TICKETS. Tue. Sep 3. 7:00 PM. Jeanette Berry. Blues Alley - 1073 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007. [more details]
Crowded House - Tue Sep 3 8:00 pm
Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts
GET TICKETS. Tue. Sep 3. 8:00 PM. Crowded House. Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts - 1551 Trap Rd, Vienna, VA 22182. [more details]
City of the Sun - Wed Sep 4 6:30 pm
The Atlantis
GET TICKETS. Wed. Sep 4. 6:30 PM. City of the Sun. The Atlantis - 2047 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001. [more details]
Movements - Wed Sep 4 7:00 pm
Rams Head Live
GET TICKETS. Wed. Sep 4. 7:00 PM. Movements. Rams Head Live - 20 Market Pl, Baltimore, MD 21202. [more details]
Stone Temple Pilots & Live - Wed Sep 4 7:00 pm
Jiffy Lube Live
GET TICKETS. Wed. Sep 4. 7:00 PM. Stone Temple Pilots & Live. Jiffy Lube Live - 7800 Cellar Door Dr, Bristow, VA 20136. [more details]
Allen Stone - Wed Sep 4 7:00 pm
9:30 Club
GET TICKETS. Wed. Sep 4. 7:00 PM. Allen Stone. 9:30 Club - 815 V St NW, Washington, DC 20001. [more details]
Don McMillan - Wed Sep 4 7:30 pm
The Comedy Loft of DC
GET TICKETS. Wed. Sep 4. 7:30 PM. Don McMillan. The Comedy Loft of DC - 1523 22nd St NW, Washington, DC 20037. [more details]
Young Miko - Wed Sep 4 8:00 pm
The Theater at MGM National Harbor
GET TICKETS. Wed. Sep 4. 8:00 PM. Young Miko. The Theater at MGM National Harbor - 101 MGM National Ave, Oxon Hill, MD 20745. [more details]
Lucki - Wed Sep 4 8:00 pm
Echostage
GET TICKETS. Wed. Sep 4. 8:00 PM. Lucki.Echostage - 2135 Queens Chapel Rd NE, Washington, DC 20018. [more details]
Raf-Saperra - Wed Sep 4 8:00 pm
Howard Theatre
GET TICKETS. Wed. Sep 4. 8:00 PM. Raf-Saperra. Howard Theatre - DC - 620 T St NW, Washington, DC 20001. [more details]
Anthony "Turk" Cannon. - Wed Sep 4 9:00 pm
Blues Alley
7:00 PM: GET TICKETS.
7:00 PM: GET TICKETS.
Wed.
Sep 4.
Anthony "Turk" Cannon.
Blues Alley - 1073 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007.
[more details]
Codd Dubz - Wed Sep 4 10:00 pm
Soundcheck
GET TICKETS. Wed. Sep 4. 10:00 PM. Codd Dubz. Soundcheck - 1420 K St NW, Washington, DC 20005. [more details]
Goapele - Thu Sep 5 6:00 pm
Baltimore Peninsula
GET TICKETS. Thu. Sep 5. 6:00 PM. Goapele. Baltimore Peninsula - 101 W Dickman St, Baltimore, MD 21230. [more details]
The Dismemberment Plan - Thu Sep 5 6:30 pm
The Atlantis
GET TICKETS. Thu. Sep 5. 6:30 PM. The Dismemberment Plan.The Atlantis - 2047 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001. [more details]
Charly Bliss - Thu Sep 5 7:00 pm
9:30 Club
GET TICKETS. Thu. Sep 5. 7:00 PM. Charly Bliss. 9:30 Club - 815 V St NW, Washington, DC 20001. [more details]
Dweezil Zappa - Thu Sep 5 7:30 pm
Birchmere Music Hall
GET TICKETS. Thu. Sep 5. 7:30 PM. Dweezil Zappa. Birchmere Music Hall - 3701 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA 22305. [more details]
Boogie Wonder Band - Thu Sep 5 7:30 pm
Rams Head On Stage
GET TICKETS. Thu. Sep 5. 7:30 PM. Boogie Wonder Band.Rams Head On Stage - 33 West St, Annapolis, MD 21401. [more details]
The Washington Ballet at Wolf Trap. - Thu Sep 5 8:00 pm
Wolf Trap - Filene Center
GET TICKETS. THU 9/5 • 8 PM
Gates Open
6:30 PM
Venue
Sep 5: Filene Center - 1551 Trap Road Vienna, VA 22182
: Experience The Washington Ballet under the stars with your favorite people. → wolftrap.org/f/090524
From George Balanchine’s “Stravinsky Violin Concerto” to modern works by The Washington Ballet Artistic
Director Edwaard Liang, this mixed rep program celebrates and pushes the boundaries of dance.
[more details]
Jeezy - Thu Sep 5 8:00 pm
Howard Theatre
GET TICKETS. Thu. Sep 5. 8:00 PM. Jeezy. Howard Theatre - 620 T St NW, Washington, DC 20001. [more details]
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