FRIDAY, AUGUST 2
ACE: The Citi Open, your chance to see some top tennis names on hometown turf, continues all weekend. Weekend actions includes day and evening sessions on Friday and Saturday with the concluding matchups on Sunday. (Rock Creek Park Tennis Center, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., $25-$100)
HOOK LINE AND SINKER: Ever dreamt of reeling in a catch on the Anacostia? Join Anacostia Riverkeeper and Earth Conservation Corps for Friday Night Fishing at Diamond Teague docks by the Earth Conservation Corps Pump house. All the equipment and instruction is provided. (Diamond Teague Park, 5-8 p.m., FREE)
THROWBACK TUNES: Before streaming meant entire catalogs were accessible with a click, records went out of print and could be forgotten. Take the case of Duster, a Calif. group undergoing a renaissance thanks to a recent Numero Group reissue. Horse Jumper of Love, a Mass.-based trio that specializes in slow, spacey songs, opens the show. (Black Cat, 8 p.m., $18 advance/$22 day of show)
MORE: Truckeroo (The Bullpen, 4 p.m.-11 p.m., free entry), Jazz in the Garden (National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden, 5 p.m.-8:30 p.m., FREE), Capitol Riverfront Friday Night Concert Series (The Yards Park, 7-9 p.m., FREE), Smithsonian Sleepovers (Smithsonian Natural History Museum, 7 p.m., $100 members/$120 general admission)
SATURDAY, AUGUST 3
MUSIC MOMENT: Philadelphia-born, New York-based genre-explorer Bilal has worked with a certified who’s who of musicians, including Kendrick Lamar, Erykah Badu, Beyoncé, and the Roots. The singer headlines two sets at City Winery on Saturday. (City Winey D.C., 7 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., $35+)
GO GLOBAL: Celebrate the hands-on, collaborative spirit of the World’s Fairs of the 19th century. A daylong program at the DAR Museum recreates these fairs with the help of the city’s embassies, which will host booths of educational opportunities and cultural displays from around the world. There are opportunities for Girl Scouts to earn badges, too. (DAR Museum, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., FREE)
GAME ON: The fifth annual SAAM Arcade turns the museum into an immersive, interactive gaming destination. Take in the Indie Developer Showcase which features Q&As with developers, or try your hand at vintage consoles. The event continues through Sunday. (Smithsonian American Art Museum, 11:30 a.m.-7 p.m., FREE)
PHONE HOME: Sure, everyone’s talking about the Area 51 raid, but why not show your love for an iconic alien? See Steven Spielberg’s classic E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial featuring a live score from the National Symphony Orchestra conducted by Emil de Cou under the stars. (Wolf Trap Filene Center, 7 p.m. gates, 8:30 p.m. show, $40)
MORE: Smorgasburg (Tingey Plaza, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., free entry), All American Beer Festival (The Fairgrounds Navy Yard, 12 p.m.-10 p.m., $35-$50), Paper Peony Flower Making Workshop (Steadfast Supply, 2:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m., $65), Khalid Free Spirit World Tour with Clairo (Capital One Arena, 7:30 p.m., $39+), Bowie vs. Queen Dance Party (Black Cat, 9 p.m. doors, $12 advance/$15 day of show)
SUNDAY, AUGUST 4
GOAL: We’re on the backswing of baseball season and in the pre-football summer stretch, so consider this your reminder to root for the home team and take in some soccer. Head to Audi Field as D.C. United takes on Philadelphia Union. (Audi Field, 7:30 p.m., $30+)
SHOPPING SEASON: It’s hot out. Everyone’s on vacation. It’s time to treat yourself. The Unique Markets pop-up features swoon-worthy art and refreshments, including Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams and drinks from Califia Farms. Plus, your admission fee scores you a Shake Shack gift card. (Union Market Dock 5, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., $5-$15)
ALL THINGS PINK: It’s already gotten a sequel and the musical treatment. Now Legally Blonde takes the stage in a new production from the Keegan Theatre. It’s a D.C. premiere that’s already been extended to Sept. 1, so grab tickets while you can. (The Keegan Theatre, 3 p.m., $53-$63)
MORE: Yoga & Brunch (Pinstripes Georgetown, 9 a.m., $5), All Levels Flow (lululemon The Yards, 10 a.m., FREE), Heal & Release DC 2019 (Marvin Gaye Park, 12 p.m.-8 p.m., FREE), Free Community Day (National Museum of Women in the Arts, 12 p.m.-5 p.m., FREE), Wonderland’s Quinceañera (The Wonderland Ballroom, 4 p.m., free entry)
