MONDAY, AUG. 14
ALI WONG: Stand-up comedian, writer, and actress Ali Wong is coming to DC. Wong, who was recently named one of Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People of 2023, will be performing six shows starting Monday. (Kennedy Center; 8 p.m. $99.75+).
MORE: Profs & Pints DC: How Therapy Changes the Brain (Penn Social; 6 p.m.; $14.31), Queens of the Stone Age (The Anthem; 7 p.m.; $59,60+), ¡FIASCO! + Tyson (Rhizome DC; 7 p.m.; $15), Rooftop Trivia (Hi-Lawn; 7 p.m.; FREE)
SPONSORED BINGO TIME: Grab your friends and grab your headphones: Music BINGO is arriving at Dacha Navy Yard on Aug. 20. Join us every Sunday at 7 p.m. for everyone’s favorite game of letters and numbers. Do you know that tune? Prove it and win cash money and other fabulous prizes. And of course, we’ll bring the beer. Sign up at DachaBeerGarden.com
TUESDAY, AUG. 15
PROFS AND PINTS: The NBA is popularly known as a Black league, but it wasn’t always that way. Head to Profs and Pints to hear Theresa Rundstedtler, an associate professor in the departments of history and of critical race, gender, and culture studies at American University, discusses the transformation of the basketball league. (Penn Social; 6 p.m.; $14.31)
SUNSET YOGA: Because of an earlier rainy Tuesday, Radiance Basden’s yoga serieshas been extended. This week’s lesson will include co-instructor Stephanie Lutfi, and will teach participants how to incorporate breathing exercises, beginner-friendly yoga sequences, and intentionally paced movements to enhance alignment, strength, and balance. (Anacostia Park; 7 p.m.; FREE but donations encouraged)
SUSHI ROLLING: As part of the Hill Center’s Kitchen 101 series, Chef Wendi James will be leading a sushi-making class. James will teach participants how to cook sushi rice, rolling techniques, and how to pair sushi with different types of sauces. Beer and wine is also included. (Hill Center DC; 6 p.m.; $69.00)
MORE: To Kill A Mockingbird (Kennedy Center; 8 p.m.; $49+), Glen Hansard & Markéta Irglová of The Swell Season (The Anthem; 8 p.m.; $55+), New Adult author Timothy Janovsky and TJ Alexander (East City Bookshop/Hybrid; 7 p.m; FREE)
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 16
UKEFEST FINALE: This week marks Strathmore’s 15th annual Ukefest. As a culmination of the week, various ukelele virtuosos will be performing at Live at the Lawn. The performance will feature artists from all over the country, including Maryland’s own Pablo Regis. (Gudelsky Gazebo at Strathmore; 7 p.m.; FREE)
ROCK THE DOCK: The Wharf Concert series is still going strong this month. This week, local artist David Thong will be playing pop favorites. (The Wharf; 7 p.m.; FREE)
COUNTY FAIR: The Arlington County Fair kicks off Wednesday night with all sorts of games, food, and a beloved pie-eating contest. The fair will run from Wednesday until Sunday. (Thomas Jefferson Community Center; various times; FREE)
MORE: Dance on the Lunar Lawn (Hillwood Estate; 5:30 p.m.; $20), AdMo Vibe featuring Justin Trawick and the Common Good (Kalorama Park; 6 p.m. FREE), WAYNA (Blues Alley; 7 p.m.; $30+), Rooftop Bingo (Union Market; 7 p.m.; FREE)
THURSDAY, AUG. 17
JAZZ AT SAAM: Who needs Jazz at the Garden when you can hear jazz at the equally serene Kogod Courtyard? This month’s live performance stars siblings Ebban and Ephraim Dorsey. (Smithsonian American Art Musuem; 5 p.m.; FREE)
PLEASE DON’T DESTROY: The Saturday Night Live trio are making a stop in D.C. as part of their first-ever sketch comedy tour. And although the first show sold out, there’s now a second (late night) show. (Lincoln Theater; 10 p.m.; $35+)
LEARN HOW TO PATCH: For the third week of the mending workshop, Tessa Coberly will be teaching participants how to patch and reweave holes. A mending kit will be provided for each participant. (St. George’s Episcopal Church; 6 p.m.; FREE)
MASTERS OF THE MIC: It’s the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, and the local parties continue at Wolf Trap. The Virginia venue is bringing together some of the best MCs to celebrate the occasion, including performances from Big Daddy Kane, Doug E. Fresh, KRS-One, Rakim, Slick Rick, Roxanne Shante, and DJ Spinderella. (Filene Center at Wolf Trap; 8 p.m.; $48+)
MORE: How to Explain Your Mental Illness to Stanley Kubrick screening(Rhizome DC; 7 p.m.; $10-20)Ratatouille screening (The Wharf; 7:30 p.m.; FREE), Summer in the Parks (Fort Slocum; 6 p.m; FREE), Emma G. at Summer Sounds (Chevy Chase Lake; 6 p.m.; FREE) The Hula Monsters (Glen Echo Park; 7:30 p.m.; FREE)
