MONDAY, AUGUST 2
CIRCUS TIME: Take the kids for a night at the circus at the Circus Vazquez at Tysons III in Tysons Corner. Circus Vasquez is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year with a celebratory performance full of dancers, trapeze artists, and clowns. (Tysons III, 7:30 p.m., $45 for adults, $25 for children)
TRIVIA NIGHT: Head to NoMa’s Wunder Garten for weekly trivia night and test your knowledge to win prizes. Swizzler will also be serving burgers, brats and fries. (Wunder Garten, 7 p.m., FREE)
FOOD TRUCK TOUR: In partnership with the Citi Open, Citi Taste of Tennis is launching an inaugural food truck tour, making its first stop on Monday at the Omni Shoreham Hotel. Each stop will feature a signature dish prepared by an all-star team, including Punjab Grill’s Jassi Bindra, Bidwell’s John Mooney, and more. The tour will end at the Rock Creek Park Tennis Center before the tournament’s opening match. (Omni Shoreham Hotel, 7 p.m.-9 p.m., free entry)
MORE: Lunchtime with a Curator: Decorative Arts Design Series (Smithsonian Associates, virtual, 12 p.m., $25)
TUESDAY, AUGUST 3
OLYMPIC COLLECTIONS: In this virtual event, learn all about the Smithsonian’s Olympics collections from the secretarial scholar and curator at the National Museum of American History director of the museum studies program at the University of Delaware. In addition to learning about the museums’ collections, learn how the museums may approach the Games in the future. (6:45 p.m., $25)
FREE MUSEUM: The National Museum of Women in the Arts will be closing soon for a two-year renovation, but it’s extending free admission to everyone the week before to enjoy their exhibits, along with extended hours!
MORE: DC Fray Presents: Happy Hour Bingo! (Figleaf Bar & Lounge, 6 p.m., FREE), Queer Your Home CookOUT Book Tour (Busboys and Poets at 14th St and V St, 6 p.m., FREE)
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4
FRENCH OUTDOOR FILM: The French Embassy launches its free outdoor summer film festival, Films on the Green, with a screening of the 1996 documentary Microcosmos at the U.S. National Arboretum. The critically acclaimed doc explores the insect world. The film series, in partnership with the National Gallery of Art, will include future screenings at the embassy, the Sylvan Theater, Anacostia Park and the National Mall. (U.S. National Arboretum, 8:45 p.m., FREE)
POETRY SLAM: Enjoy a cocktail while listening to expert storytellers and slam poets at the open-air Root Family Stage at Olney Theatre in Olney, Md. There will be performances from Megan Rickman Blackwood, Black Root, Regie Cabico, and Carlynn Newhouse, with an open mic section following each. (Olney Theatre, 7:30 p.m., FREE)
CORNHOLE COMPETITION: Test your cornhole skills out at the first-ever Rosslyn Rivals: Cornhole Tournament with DC Fray. Gather up to four people to compete in a new tournament bracket each week. Taco Rock will be onsite with beer, wine, and food for sale, and at the end of the evening, two teams will win gift cards from featured local restaurants. (1401 Wilson Blvd., 6 p.m., free admission)
RUNNING BUDDIES: Looking to train for a fall race? Head to The Yards location of lululemon for a passport to run series from Big League Performance and Rehab. Until Sept. 8, the group will meet to run a 3-5 mile loop for all levels before ending at a nearby bar for a social hour. Attend all six sessions and you’ll be entered to win a prize from lululemon. (lululemon, 6:30 p.m., FREE)
MORE: Wednesdays at The Wharf: Transit Pier Concerts, Jimi Smooth & HitTime (7 p.m., FREE), The $5 SOULECTION Wednesday KickBack Happy Hour with music (Takoma Station Tavern, 7 p.m., free admission),
THURSDAY, AUGUST 5
OUTDOOR PLAY: Grab a seat or a blanket and head to the D.C. War Memorial for an outdoor performance of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night. Her Majesty & Sons, a new local theater company, presents a fresh, 1970s-themed adaptation with groovy vibes and passion galore. The show runs through Aug. 15. (D.C. War Memorial, 7 p.m., $10-$25)
RAGA FESTIVAL: The REACH at the Kennedy Center has another weekend full of programming on deck — this time, focused on the culture and heritage of India with live music, dance, film, and local art. On Thursday, enjoy an arts market, DJ set, and screening of Raga: A Film Journey to the Soul of India. (The REACH, 5 p.m., FREE)
FAMILY ART: Washington Performing Arts dedicates this virtual, kid-friendly Family Art Moments event to the several regions of Africa. Sylvia Soumah of Coyaba Dance Theater will guide children through call and response and dancing to the beat of African drums. (11 a.m., FREE)
MORE: Felonious Munk at the Comedy Loft (Bier Baron Tavern, 7:30 p.m., $25), Summer Concerts: Mike Surratt and the Eclectic Coalition Band (Bumper Car Pavilion at Glen Echo Park, 7:30 p.m., FREE), Neighborhood Movie Night feat. Dr. Strangelove at metrobar (9 p.m., FREE), Viewfinder Virtual Film Series: Leslie Thornton on Surviving (Smithsonian American Art Museum, 5:30 p.m., FREE)
