TUESDAY, JULY 2
The “2nd night of July” doesn’t have quite the same ring as “the 21st night of September,” but it’s your chance to dance (ba de ya!). Hear Earth, Wind & Fire perform the group’s greatest hits at the Wolf Trap Filene Center. 6:30 p.m. gates, 8 p.m. show. $45. All ages, venue accessible.
Since 2012, L.A.’s Froth has expanded its garage rock sound, incorporating expansive electronic elements. The band is joined by Versing, a Seattle group with a college radio origin story and D.C.’s own Bottled Up at Comet Ping Pong. 9 p.m. $12. All ages, venue accessible.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 3
From “Running on Empty” to “Somebody’s Baby,” Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Jackson Browne is behind some of the most inescapable songs of the ‘70s. Head back in time with a headlining set from hitmaker at the Wolf Trap Filene Center. 6:30 p.m. gates, 8 p.m. show. $45. All ages, venue accessible.
THURSDAY, JULY 4
This year marks the 39th annual A Capitol Fourth. Hosted by John Stamos and nationally broadcast on public media, the lineup features the National Symphony Orchestra, plus Carole King, Vanessa Williams, Colbie Caillat, Lee Brice, and the cast of Sesame Street. Gates open to the public at 3 p.m., the performance begins at 8 p.m. on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol. All ages, venue accessible. FREE
FRIDAY, JULY 5
Maryland singer-songwriter George Adamson recorded his Being Grown EP in 2018, his final year of college. Fellow Marylanderers Brent From School and bruce take nap, plus D.C.’s Weston Smith also perform at Songbyrd downstairs. All ages, inaccessible space. 7 p.m. doors, 8 p.m. show. $12.
Don your dress robes and take the Hogwarts Express to Wolf Trap as the National Symphony Orchestra presents Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire in concert, conducted by Steven Reineke. There’s also a Saturday performance. Wolf Trap Filene Center. 7 p.m. gates, 8:30 p.m. show. $35. All ages, venue accessible.
SATURDAY, JULY 6
Atlanta’s Gringo Star has been releasing garage rock music inspired by the genre’s earliest days for over a decade. The band is joined by D.C.’s own Ezra Mae and the Gypsy Moon at DC9. All ages, inaccessible space. 8:30 p.m. doors, 9 p.m. show. $10 advance/$12 day of show.
Washington Post reporter-turned-roots-rocker Eric Brace and his band Last Train Home headline the D.C./Nashville Roots Rock Spectacular at Union Stage. Northern Virginia’s Mary Battiata and Little Pink and Nashville duo the Truehearts kick off the evening. All ages, venue accessible.7 p.m. doors, 8 p.m. show. $18 standing/$20 seated.
SUNDAY, JULY 7
From his operatic take on Kanye West’s tweets to his television cameos, Josh Groban is undoubtedly a star. On Sunday, he takes his talents to Wolf Trap’s Filene Center. 6:30 p.m. gates, 8 p.m. show. $42. All ages, venue accessible.
MONDAY, JULY 8
Start the post-holiday week with a set from Western Massachusetts-turned-L.A. power-punk outfit Potty Mouth. Also on the bill at Comet Ping Pong: “Stoner pop” songwriter Colleen Green and D.C. punks Bacchae. 9 p.m. $12. All ages, venue accessible.
