MONDAY, JUNE 26
ZOH AMBA: Come out and enjoy some live music from saxophonist Zoh Amba, drummer Chris Corsano, and bassist Luke Stewart. The jazz-heavy lineup features Amba’s signature variety of sounds, which incorporates devotional hymns to avant-garde and improvisational jazz. (Rhizome; 7 p.m.; $10+)
ABORTION DISCUSSION: Explore some of the new challenges in the fight for reproductive rights with an abortion activists discussion. The discussion will be led by Rabbi Nora Feinstein, panelists include All Souls Church Unitarian‘s Minister of Social Justice Rev. Rob Keithan, Catholics for Choice President Jamie L. Manson, and AWARE Project Founder Dora Muhammad. (Sixth & I; 6 p.m.; $10+)
MORE: Rethinking the American Journalist (Profs and Pints; 6 p.m.; $14+), Mindful Mondays (Eaton DC; 7:30 p.m.; $10+), Lesbian Speed Dating (Sonny’s Pizza; 6 p.m.; $15)
TUESDAY, JUNE 27
SUNSET YOGA: Grab your yoga mat and join Soul Salutations for a Dirty Souf Sunset Yoga session. This mind-strengthening yoga session will incorporate breathing exercises, beginner-friendly yoga sequences, and intentionally paced movements to enhance your alignment, strength, and balance. (Anacostia Park, Outside Recreation Center; 7 p.m.; DONATIONS)
URBAN WILDLIFE 101: Enjoy an evening discussing Washington’s ecosystem and the creatures that inhabit it with John Hadidian of Virginia Tech’s Center for Leadership in Global Sustainability. The discussion will cover some of the conflicts that arise as humans and wildlife interact, but he’ll also discuss the benefits that such interactions bring.(Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital; 6 p.m.; $14+)
MORE: Road Cycling (Wakefield Park; 5:30 p.m.; FREE), Fourth of July at the Chrysalis (The Chrysalis, Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods; 11:30 a.m.; FREE), The Golden Seas Duo – Kahil El’Zabar and David Murray (Rhizome DC; 7 p.m.; $20+)
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28
OUTDOOR MOVIE NIGHT: Looking for a fun summer activity? Why not an outdoor movie on the plaza in Pentagon City. Grab a friend or family and enjoy the screening of Toy Story 3 in the plaza at the Westpost development. (Westpost; 8:30 p.m.; FREE)
ARTIST TALK: Come out and enjoy a cocktail hour and artist talk celebrating women in the arts. Meet featured artists in the group show “Palette,” a study of community, family, and connection from the perspectives of eight special women in the arts. (Anacostia Arts Center; 6:30 p.m.; FREE)
BRENDAN MULVIHILL: Catch world-famous Irish fiddler Brendan Mulvihill at St. Mark Presbyterian Church in Rockville as part of a short U.S. tour. Mulvihill performs traditional Irish music with Angelina Carberry on banjo and Dan Brouder on accordion. (St. Mark Presbyterian Church; 7:30; $27) Can’t make it Wednesday? The trio is also performing at Alexandria’s Lyceum on Tuesday, in North Bethesda Friday, and in Annapolis Saturday.
MORE: Kitchen 101: Knife Skills (Hill Center; 6 p.m.; $45), Reunion of the Elements screening and performance (DC Scottish Rite; 7:30 p.m.; FREE), Slate Political Gabfest (Sixth & I; 6:30 p.m.; $15+), Sister Act movie night (UDC Amphitheater in the Woods; 8:30 p.m.; FREE)
THURSDAY, JUNE 29
WINE TASTING: Enjoy an exclusive wine tasting at the French Embassy featuring French wines from longtime Northwest D.C. wine shop Calvert Woodley. Taste Champagne, Burgundy, Bordeaux and more. The event will include wines from all over France and an assortment of cheese and charcuterie, hors d’oeuvres, and light fare. (Embassy of France; 6 p.m.; $120)
PRIDE POETRY READING: In honor of National Pride Month, enjoy an evening of poetry by five of the region’s most innovative and exciting poets: Sunu P. Chandy, Tanya Olson, Kim Roberts, Malik Thompson, and Dan Vera. The event will include a reception and cocktails and wrap with a book signing. (Arts Club of Washington; 6 p.m.; FREE)
COCKTAIL CLASS: Grab a friend and enjoy a hands-on cocktail making class and by crafting three summer cocktails. This interactive class will be guided by an expert mixologists that will guide attendees through the step-by-step process of concocting signature cocktails. (Wilson Hardware; 7 p.m.; $65)
MORE: Whiskey Tasting (Doyle; 6 p.m.; $55), Smithsonian Folklife Festival (National Mall; FREE), Comedy Show (DC Arts Center; 8 p.m.; $15), Summer in the Parks (Carter Barron Mini Oasis; 6 p.m.; FREE), Jazz at the Gallery (Amy Kaslow Gallery; 6 p.m.; FREE), Comedy Show (Kelly’s Irish Times; 8 p.m.; FREE), ART+WINE+CHEESE(Nepenthe Gallery; 6 p.m.; FREE)
This post has been updated with the correct spelling of Angelina Carberry’s name.
