MONDAY, JULY 25
DESIGN SPOTLIGHT: Head to the National Building Museum for an in-depth talk about the recently completed Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge in Southeast D.C. Learn about the bridge project and its purpose to symbolically and literally bridge a divide between two wards. (National Building Museum; 6:30 p.m., $15)
ASTRONOMY REP: Explore sunspots and the galaxy from telescopes set up on the National Mall during Hofstra University’s Astronomy Festival. Astronomers will offer guided tours of the sunspots during the day and stars after dusk at this free public festival in association with Smithsonian Solstice Saturday. (National Museum of the American Indian; 6 p.m. – 11 p.m.; FREE)
MORE: Last Eats and Beats with Chef Matthew Gaston (Thirsty Crow; 5 p.m.; FREE), Cultural Heritage of Black Broadway with Author Briana Thomas (Virtual; 6:30 p.m.; $30), Haunted Summer (DC9 Nightclub; 8 p.m.; $13), Pago de La Jaraba Winery tasting dinner (Joselito Casa de Comidas; 6:30 p.m.; $99.99), Texture, Pattern, & Size: DIY floral design class (Metro Flower Market, 6 p.m., $125)
TUESDAY, JULY 26
TWILIGHT TOUR: Celebrate the 32nd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act with the FDR Memorial League Committee with a twilight tour of the FDR Memorial through the lens of the disability community. The tour will highlight the fight to add the statue of FDR in a wheelchair and the debut of new accessibility features to the memorial. (7:30 p.m., FREE)
BOOK TALK: Join author Robert Samuels and journalist Wesley Lowery for a moderated panel about Samuels’ latest book, His Name is George Floyd. The two will sign books following a discussion of one man’s tragic story bringing about a global movement for change. (Kramers; 7 p.m.; FREE)
MORE: Achieving More Together: From Contact to Connection (Busboys and Poets Anacostia; 8:30 p.m.; FREE), Women’s Self Defense 101 Mini Boot Camp (JTR Jujutsu International; Monthlong program starting Tuesday at 6 p.m.; $150), Logan Ury (Sixth & I; 7:30 p.m.; in-person $15, virtual $10), The Great Indoorsman by Andrew Farkas with guest Colin Rafferty (Lost City Books; 7:30 p.m.; FREE), Traditional teaware class (Valley Brook Tea; 6 p.m.; $45), Funk the Facts Trivia Night (DC9; 7:30 p.m.; FREE), Accomplished author Amanda Quain (One More Page Books; 7 p.m.; FREE)
WEDNESDAY, JULY 27
NEW EXHIBIT: Check out this new exhibit from Vonne Napper, one of Transformer 20’s local emerging artists. The monthlong exhibit, “Choose Your Gender,” explores the idea of the privilege of choice when it comes to gender identity. (Transformer 20; 12 p.m.; FREE)
SHOOTING STARS: Learn all about shooting stars — or really meteors — with this virtual Smithsonian Associates talk. Kelly Beatty, senior editor at Sky & Telescope magazine, will provide an introductory overview of meteors and meteorites. (Virtual; 6:45 p.m.; $25)
KAYAK CLEAN-UPS: Join the Four Mile Run Conservatory Foundation for a kayak ride for a good cause. Hop into a provided kayak, along with life vests, snacks, gloves, trash grabbers, and bags, to help collect litter along the streambank of Four Mile Run. (Four Mile Run; 4:30 p.m., FREE)
MORE: Smithsonian National Education Summit (Virtual; 11 a.m.; FREE), Making Music in Nature with Wendy Lanxner and Penny Russell (Franklin Park; 11 a.m.; FREE), Home Runs for Horton’s Kids (Nationals Park; 6 p.m.; $150), Liz Miele (DC Improv; 7:30 p.m.; $20), Yes way Rosé! Wine Class (Sonoma Cellar; 7 p.m.; $50), Chocolate, Champagne & Wine Tasting (The Chocolate House; 7 p.m.; $55), “I Am Because We Are”: On The Power of Global Black Feminist Solidarity (The Outrage; 6 p.m.; $5), Young, Gifting, and Black: D.C.’s Loudest Secret (Eaton Hotel; 7 p.m.; $10), Thelma & the Sleaze w/ The Owners (The Runaway; 8:30 p.m.; $15)
THURSDAY, JULY 28
NIGHT MARKET: Tiger Fork’s popular night market makes a return in Blagden Alley after a two-year hiatus. The guest chef lineup includes Angel Barreto of Anju and Janny Kim of Hello Sando, who will be churning out street food snacks like mapo tofu, soondae japchae, oxtail bao, and more. A DJ will be spinning dance music as well starting at 9 p.m. (Tiger Fork; 7 p.m.; FREE admission)
FOOD EXPO: Support local food and beverage businesses at the MoCo Made Food & Bev Expo in Silver Spring. Network and sample the latest local food and beverages in Montgomery County. (Silver Spring Civic Building; noon; FREE)
DANCE PERFORMANCE: Witness a SOLE Defined performance inspired by Hillwood founder Marjorie Merriweather Post’s love of dance. Explore the estate before the 7 p.m. percussive dance experience in Hillwood’s gardens exploring the themes of self-fashioning, visual communication, and glamor. (Hillwood Estate; 5:30 p.m.; pay what you wish)
MURAL TOUR: Discover the colorful and historic murals of U Street. The guided walking tour led by local author Briana Thomas will use community storytelling and engaging visuals to showcase the vibrant nightlife area once known as Black Broadway. (U Street; 6 p.m.; $15)
MORE: In the Face of the Sun author Denny S. Bryce in conversation with Vanessa Riley (East City Bookshop; 6:30 p.m.; FREE), Gauche/Sensor Ghost/Fun Isn’t Fair (Rhizome DC, 7 p.m., $10), Follow the Music: An All-American Road Trip (Virtual; 7 p.m.; $30), Carlos Ballarta (Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse; 7 p.m.; $30), Sauf Haus Bier Hall & Garten 8th Anniversary Party (Sauf Haus; 9 p.m.; $20), Adwela & the Uprising (Addis Paris Cafe; 5 p.m.; FREE), The Washington D.C. Pancakes & Booze Art Show (Hook Hall; 7 p.m.; $15)
