MONDAY, JUNE 13
ART IN BLOOM: View artworks, furnishings, and architecture reimagined as floral sculptures at the American Revolution Institute’s headquarters at the Anderson House. Over two dozen local floral designers created displays that will be featured in this three-day event, including a Tuesday reception with the artists and bites, drinks, and a sneak peek of the garden. (Anderson House; 1 p.m.; exhibit is FREE, opening reception $30)
ART PANEL: Dive into ARTECHOUSE’s latest installation, Aṣẹ: Afro Frequencies, at this cultural art panel featuring the artists Vince Fraser and Ursula Rucker. The Director of the National Museum of African Art will lead the discussion on diasporic connection of African Art in the modern era and more. (Artechouse; 6 p.m.; FREE)
MORE: The Evolution of Post WWll New Orleans Piano Styles panel featuring Josh Paxton (Virtual; 7 p.m.; FREE), We Three (The Birchmere; 7:30 p.m.; $35), Color, Dine & Sip at Three Whistles (Three Whistles; 7 p.m.; $2)
TUESDAY, JUNE 14
LIBRARY HAPPY HOUR: Support the D.C. public libraries at happy hour, where a portion of the proceeds will be donated to DCPL. This kid- and dog-friendly event will allow attendees to enjoy a drink, connect with community members, and support the Petworth library. (Midlands Beer Garden; 5 p.m.; FREE)
ANTIRACISM TALK: Loyalty Bookstore hosts Dr. Ibram X. Kendi for a conversation on his latest book, How to Raise an Antiracist. The conversation will be hosted by Clint Smith, staff writer at The Atlantic. (AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center; 7 p.m.; $35)
ARABIC LITERATURE: The Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center hosts a talk about Al-Hariri’s Maqamat, a collection of stories from the 12th century about a vagabond trickster. The talk will discuss the culture of reading, riddling, commentary, and interpretation that made the Maqamat a classic. (Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center; 5:30 p.m.; FREE)
BUSINESS OVER BRAND: The Business Over Brand Summit hosts an author talk featuring Dr. Vikki Johnson of Soul Wealth; Chip Py, author of DC Go-Go: Ten Years Backstage; Briana Thomas, author of Black Broadway in Washington, D.C.; and Kate Jenkins of Arcadia Publishing. The in-person author talk is part of the hybrid Business Over Brand summit from the District’s Creative Affairs office that runs June 13-17 and focuses on “creativity, entrepreneurship and moving beyond the hustle,” according to the program. (Busboys and Poets Anacostia; 7 p.m.; FREE; other events scheduled throughout the week)
MORE: Andie J. Christopher, Thank You, Next, in conversation with Tracey Livesay (East City Bookshop; 6:30 p.m.;, FREE), Tuesday Comedy on U Street (Crybaby DC; 8 p.m.; $8), Phoenix Mercury at Washington Mystics (Entertainment and Sports Arena; 7 p.m.; $14), Tove Lo With Special Guest Noga Erez (The Fillmore; 8 p.m.; $52), George M. Johnson Discusses All Boys Aren’t Blue with Ebony LaDelle (Mahogany Books Anacostia; 6:30 p.m.; $20)
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15
CAR DISPLAY: Head to the U.S. Botanic Gardens to witness a fleet of electric vehicles from maker Navistar. The educational exhibit will feature their latest vehicles along with an expert on hand for questions. (Botanic Garden; 9 a.m.; FREE)
OUTDOOR MOVIE: Headed to movie night in the park at the UDC Amphitheater in the Woods? This week’s offering is Ghostbusters at 8:30 p.m. If you’re goin with friends, you can also pick up a picnic basket stacked with salami, serrano ham, brie cheese, potato chips, crackers, cookies, a baguette, and wine from Uptown Market — it’s enough to feed four people. (Movie at UDC; 8:30 p.m. FREE; picnic basket, Uptown Market; $109.99)
DINNER AND A PLAY: Enjoy a play, a post-performance discussion, and dinner all in one night at Crazy Aunt Helen’s as they stage Anthony Green’s “Faux Flowers” in celebration of Pride month. Set in present-day D.C., this play is a tale of trauma that turns to murder during an Easter dinner. (Crazy Aunt Helen’s; 6 p.m.; $15)
MORE: MPDC Chief Robert Contee III in Conversation w/ Historian Derek Musgrove (Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital, 7 p.m., FREE), Concert Carmen Canedo / Ohphelia / Prude (Rizhome DC, 7:30 p.m., $10), Rola’s Comedy Mic at The Pocket (7 p.m., FREE), Belle and Sebastian + Japanese Breakfast (Wolf Trap, 7 p.m., $40), Brand Over Business: Author Talk (Busboys and Poets Anacostia, 6:30 p.m., FREE), EuroAsia Shorts 2022: Austria and Indonesia (Austrian Cultural Forum Washington, 7:30 p.m., FREE), Lauren Hough at As You Are DC (6:30 p.m., FREE), Classic Spanish Paella – Cooking Class by Classpop (Port City Brewing Company, 7 p.m., $55)
THURSDAY, JUNE 16
SOCCER CELEBRATION: Celebrate the joint bid from Baltimore and D.C. to host the FIFA World Cup in 2026 as international soccer governing body announces the host city for that year’s event. Penn Social hosts a party sponsored by Events DC with free swag for the first 50 attendees, and one complimentary food and drink ticket per attendee. The event is first come first served so get there early! (Penn Social; 4:30 p.m.; FREE)
BUILD A BOUQUET: Learn how to craft your own beautiful bouquets with Up Top Acres on their latest rooftop garden, Rooftop Terrace. Friend of the farm Maddie Morales will guide guests through arranging a bouquet of rooftop grown flowers while teaching harvest techniques, and care and design tips. (Up Top Acres; 6:30 p.m.; $75)
FASHION SHOW: Tune into the Hillwood Estate’s virtual event exploring the show-stopping hats of Mae Reeves along with a fashion show. Reeves was one of the first African American woman business owners in Philadelphia and her millinery shop served all sorts of celebrities, including Grace Kelly. (Virtual; 5:30 p.m.; $10)
GET YOUR GRUMP ON: Prolific Youtubers the Game Grumps — musician and comedian Dan Avidan and cartoonist, comedian and actor Arin Hanson — host Game Grumps Live: A Tournament of Gamers, a live show that pits audience members against one another in a series of games to hilarious effect. (Capital One Hall; 8 p.m., $39.50+)
JUNETEENTH CONCERT: Get started on Juneteenth celebrations with a Ranky Tanky concert at the Library of Congress’ Coolidge Auditorium. The South Carolina-based, GRAMMY Award-winning quintet will play their jazz, blues, gospel, and R&B fusion arrangements of traditional Gullah music. (For more Juneteenth weekend ideas, check out our guide to day trips that help you explore Black history.) (Library of Congress; 8 p.m.; FREE)
MORE: Chef Nicholas Stefanelli Joins Chef Katsuya Fukushima as a guest chef at Wafu-Italian Kitchen (Tonari; 5 p.m.; prices vary ), “The Emergency”: A conversation on racism, trauma, and healing with Jelani Cobb & Dr. Thomas Fisher (True Reformer Building; 6:30 p.m.; FREE), WIYRSP: The Future of our 9 to 5 (Smithsonian Arts + Industries Building; 6:30 p.m.; FREE), The Science of Star Trek (Carnegie Institution for Science, Earth and Planets Laboratory; virtual; 6:30 p.m.; FREE), Improbable Comedy’s The Father of All Comedy Shows (Busboys and Poets Takoma; 7 p.m.; $18), Seth Walker & Pressing Strings Live in Concert (The Hamilton Live; 7:30 p.m.; $18), NOI+F Chamber Music Showcase (The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center; 7:30 p.m.; FREE), Grace, Grandeur & Gatsby presented by Chamber Dance Project (Greenberg Theatre; 7:30 p.m.; $75), Sunset Cinema: Black Panther (The Wharf; 7:30 p.m.; FREE), “Author’s Note” – A New Play Reading From Rainbow Theatre Project (Crazy Aunt Helen’s; 6 p.m.; $15)
