FRIDAY, JULY 3
STOMACH THIS: Sports are back! Well, kind of. Z-Burger Tenleytown is bringing back its annual Independence Day burger-eating championship. You can livestream the event as seven contestants from around the world face-off to see who can eat the most burgers in 10 minutes. Winner gets $1,250 and you get to be either horrified or impressed. (12 p.m., FREE)
PICTURE IT: While some museums have been able to reopen their collections in Phase 2, not all have. So allow the National Museum of Women in the Arts to bring its collection to you with this intimate, virtual Art Chats @ 5. The museum’s educators will be leading a 30-minute talk about selected artworks as you sip your favorite drink, munch your favorite snack, and listen. Each session is limited to 20 people so sign up quickly. (5 p.m., FREE)
RIVERSIDE TUNES: Capitol Riverfront BID’s summer concert series has gone virtual this year and is concluding on July 3 with AZTEC SUN. In partnership with DC Fray, this free concert series also comes with the opportunity to order in from a local restaurant with a 10% off discount. So order from Bonchon Navy Yard, Ice Cream Jubilee, Slipstream DC, and Wiseguy Pizza and tune in for a fun concert. (7 p.m., FREE)
DON’T THROW AWAY YOUR SHOT: Hamiltunes DC, the group that in the Before Times brought Hamilton singalongs to D.C., is inviting Hamilton fans to a watch party. Disney+ is releasing a movie version of the hit musical stage production and it drops Friday. Join this group for a Zoom showing, share your thoughts, and belt out a tune. You do have to have your own Disney+ subscription. (7 p.m., FREE)
SATURDAY, JULY 4
SIGN YOUR NAME: The National Archives’ Independence Day celebration is virtual this year. This family-friendly event will be full of exciting programming all day, from special guest Abigail Adams to the traditional reading ceremony of the Declaration of Independence. Activities and resources for the whole family are available for download. (11 a.m., FREE)
WAVE PARADE: Residents of Fairfax City don’t need to go far this Independence Day to enjoy a Fourth of July parade. The Wave Parade will be taking bringing superheroes like Captain America and Wonder Woman, motorcycles and parts of planes from the Flying Circus through Fairfax City’s streets, maybe even right past your house. Families can follow the parade route via a tracker to know when it’ll appear near them. (For the status of more neighborhood July 4 events, click here.) (5 p.m., FREE)
DANCE TV: Join U Street Music Hall for a night at the club — virtually. Producer and DJ Will Eastman will be spinning some tunes, so tune in via Twitch and get dancing. A virtual tip jar for Eastman and other U Hall staff is via Venmo at @uhallTV or you can buy a U Hall shirt to benefit staff during the shutdown. (7 p.m., FREE)
SUNDAY, JULY 5
THE ART OF FILM: Learn about the art of film through a queer lens. Why are so many queer filmmakers experimental in their filmmaking? And how do some use filmmaking to tell their truth? Join Rhizome DC as well as Professor Bernard Welt of George Washington University for a virtual discussion that’ll include numerous film excerpts. (7 p.m., $0-$20)
OUTDOOR YOGA: Mind Your Body Oasis Yoga Studio is partnering up with the newly christened National Landing BID for a free, accessible yoga class outdoors. Anyone is welcome to come to the park on Crystal Drive and 12th Street for an all-levels yoga class geared towards beginners. While the class is free, registration is required so all participants can safely distance from one another during their practice. If you’re not comfortable coming in person, a livestream is also available. (Crystal Drive and 12th St., Crystal City, 7 p.m., FREE)
FOLKLIFE FESTIVAL ONLINE: One of the Smithsonian Institution’s largest annual events, the Folklife Festival isn’t happening on the National Mall this year, but the show is going on virtually. Sunday is the final day to tune in for a day of events. On Sunday, join a virtual coffee break to talk about coffee and conservation science and then close out the festival by streaming a live performance. (12 p.m., FREE)
