MONDAY, AUGUST 3
MUSIC & MURALS: Forgot the monuments and head to the U Street corridor for a small group, “multi-sensory” Music & Murals tour. Meet in front of the Howard Theatre and mosey by the Marvin Gaye mural and Ben’s Chili Bowl to the strains of jazz and go-go during this two-hour-[;is walking tour. Book a private tour or join a small group. (times vary, $65)
MORE: Mixed-Media Mash Up (Smithsonian Associates, 6:30 p.m., $75), Maggie O’Farrell – Hamnet – in conversation with Amity Gaige (P&P Live!, 5 p.m., donations welcome)
TUESDAY, AUGUST 4
CHAMPION WOMEN: Appreciate art in person this week now that the National Museum of Women in the Arts has reopened. Check out the Return to Nature exhibit as well as other selections from the collection. Guests 65 and over or those with high-risk health conditions can register for early admission and tour the museum from 9 a.m.-10 a.m., others can grab tickets for later in the day. (10 a.m., $10 for adults)
FARM FRIENDLY: It’s National Farmers Market Week, so grab some fresh produce and support the green markets all over the District. This list from the mayor’s office lets you know which markets are open and when, so you’ll know when it’s best to score some in-season peaches. (ongoing, varies)
LISTEN UP: Take a trip to Merlin’s Island with Wolf Trap’s Opera Untrapped Online. The performance features Christoph Willibald Gluck’s score and Louis Anseasume’s libretto. Settle in and watch as two Parisians are shipwrecked on an island paradise. (available Tuesday, FREE)
MORE: August Virtual Art Classes (Studio Downstairs, 4:30 p.m., $50), Centering Prayer (Washington National Cathedral, 6 p.m., FREE)
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5
TEACHING ANTIRACISM: Get some assistance in explaining and starting a conversation with your kids about race and racism. Check out this workshop from East City Bookshop, Raising Antiracist Kids. Aimed at parents of children ages 5 to 10, this 90-minute workshop led by Keiana Mayfield will help families to engage in those sometimes uncomfortable and awkward discussions. (8 p.m., $10)
OUR NECK OF THE WOODS: TODAY show fans and weather devotees alike will want to check out Al Roker discussing his new book, You Look So Much Better in Person: True Stories of Absurdity and Success, at this Sixth & I virtual event. Roker will chat with Eun Yang about his 40-year career; his tips for success; and what he learned from his mentor, Willard Scott. (7 p.m., $10 for ticket, $33 for ticket + signed book)
LIVE FROM THE MANSION: This week, Strathmore’s virtual concert series brings us Josanne Francis and Chao Tian. The musical evening will feature Francis’s tropical steel pan and Tian’s Chinese dulcimer. Tune into Facebook to enjoy the event, hosted by Grammy-nominated progressive hip-hop artist Christylez Bacon. (7:30 p.m., FREE)
MORE: Shaun King discusses Make Change (Mahogany Books, 7 p.m., $30), Community Knit & Crochet (Second Story Knits, 7 p.m., FREE)
THURSDAY, AUGUST 6
SMILE! Get ready for your close-up at this Headshot Mini Session from the Alexandria Makers Market’s Work/Shop Week, which includes DIY classes for kids and adults. Allie Coutts, owner of Coutts Creations, will take headshots of small business owners and makers. One 15-minute session will get you three to five portraits. (2 p.m., $35)
CAR CINEMA: Get some Love Jones by watching Larenz Tate and Nia Long fall in love on a 45-foot screen in RFK Campus Lot 5. With Park Up D.C., you can enjoy movies from the comfort of your car. If you’d like, go early and make it a double feature — everyone’s favorite red-hatted bear, Paddington, is up first at 7 p.m. (9 p.m., $39 per car)
PEDALS UP: Get out on the water and pedal your worries away with the Potomac Paddle Club. Form a “Paddle Pod” of 8, 10, or 12 passengers (which adheres to D.C. Phase 2 guidelines) and nab a discount. Bring your own cooler, mask, and enjoy the city from the Potomac. (3 p.m., prices start at $37.50)
MORE: HillVets August Trivia (HillVets, 6:30 p.m., FREE), Asian-Pacific Islander Queer Support Group – Via Zoom (The DC Center for the LGBT Community, 7 p.m., FREE)
