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FREE Library of Congress
Summer Movies on
the Lawn: ‘Jaws’
Watch the classic thriller and heart
stopper on the North Lawn to
kick off the last month of summer.

Library of Congress, 8:30 p.m.

culturecapital.com FRIDAY 2
FREE 2019 Asian
American Literature Festival
Experience English classes, children’s
literature panels and spooky ghost
stories all focused around this
year’s theme of care and caregiving.

Library of Congress and Smithsonian
Freer/ Sackler Galleries, 10:45 a.m.

smithsonianapa.org FREE United States
Airforce Band Concert
THURSDAY 8
SATURDAY 10
The Three Billy Goats Gruff
FREE Artist Talk
See the classic fairy-tail in a
40-minute marionette puppet show.

The Puppet Co. Playhouse, Glen Echo.

11 a.m. $12. culturecapital.com
FRIDAY 9
Rossini’s ‘The Barber
of Seville’ with the
Wolf Trap Opera
Come watch this comedy and listen
to the classic tune of “Figaro, Figaro,
Figaro” being belted out over the
audience. Wolf Trap, 8:15 p.m.

$25-$75. culturecapital.com
Mission Impossible:
Party Protocol
Bring your secret identity to the
first ever after-hours party at the
ISM and get an insider look at
the new building and exhibits.

The International Spy Museum,
Washington, D.C., 8:30 p.m.

$65- $80. spymuseum.org
Listen to music ranging from patriotic
melodies to foot-tapping jazz or
even classical. Smithsonian
National Air and Space Museum,
11 a.m. airandspace.si.edu
with Shani Shih
Shani Shih works primarily with
illustrations, painting and street art.

Come listen to her journey through
the art world and about her exhibit,
A Right to the City. Smithsonian
Anacostia Community Museum,
11 a.m. anacostia.si.edu/Events
TUESDAY 13
Shawn Mendes
Come hear Shawn Mendes perform
hits, such as “In My Blood” and “If I
Can’t Have You” on Tuesday night.

Capital One Arena, Washington,
D.C., 6:30 p.m. Tickets start at $26.

songkick.com WEDNESDAY 14
FREE Conservation
Conversation: Preserving
SAAM’s Collection
Museum, Washington, D.C., 3 p.m.

americanart.si.edu THURSDAY 15
Jonas Brothers
Rock out with the Jonas Brothers
along with Bebe Rexha and Jordan
McGraw on Thursday night. Capital
One Arena, Washington, D.C.,
7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $85.

songkick.com FRIDAY 16
FREE Movies at
the Mansion
Grab a blanket and your kids
and settle in for a moonlit film
under the stars at Kentlands
Mansion. This week’s entertainment
on the lawn is “The Greatest
Showman” and will start at sunset.

Light concessions, as well as adult
beverages, are available for purchase,
cash only. 7-11 p.m.

gaithersburgmd.gov Learn how conservators use
science, art history and skill to
preserve the museums precious
works. Smithsonian American Art
Lake Anne Cardboard Boat Regatta
Saturday, August 10 | FREE | Noon-6 p.m.

SATURDAY 3
FREE Dixie Power Trio
Dance to interactive music including
Louisiana-influenced jazz, Cajun,
blues and more. Reston Town Center,
10 a.m. culturecapital.com
SUNDAY 4
2019 Summer Georgetown
5K, 10K, & 10-Miler
Run, walk or stroll along the scenic
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal path.

Walter Street, Washington, D.C.

7:30 a.m. $15- $50. bishopsevents.com
TUESDAY 6
This family-friendly play is about
a mouse who makes an unlikely
friendship with a poet. Sit back
and enjoy the show with your
family. Arlington Public Library,
Columbia Pike Branch, 7 p.m.

culturecapital.com Over 70 teams will construct and decorate life-size cardboard boats and race
them on Lake Anne in timed heats. Perfect for a family-fun afternoon outing,
there will also be kids’ activities as well. Lake Anne Plaza, Reston, Va.

8 WashingtonFAMILY AUGUST 2019
PROVIDED FREE ‘Mouse in House’