Seen and Heard: Happenings Around Town
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Weekend Best Bets: Festival Weekend with Washington Folk, Capital Jazz, Annapolis Irish, Frederick Arts, Herndon, Virginia Vintage Wine, 1 Journey Fest, Western Maryland Blues, Sunday Arts, Capitals Stanley Cup Playoff a Fiddler's Convention with other great music and more!
Mary de Pompa WTOP News
All Weekend:
38th Annual Washington Folk Festival at Glen Echo Park this weekend is a free rain or shine event with over 450 musicians, storytellers, dancers crafters, workshops, food, rides and more.
26th Annual Capital Jazz Festival at Merriweather Post Pavilion will feature over 25 national acts on 2 big stages all weekend.
Annapolis Irish Festival at the Anne Arundel Country Fairgrounds is a weekend cultural celebration with clan tents, limerick contest, food, music, dance and more.
38th Annual Herndon Festival turns historic downtown Herndon into a giant playground of fun, rides, vendors, 3 music stages and more all weekend.
25th Annual Frederick Festival of the Arts 3 days of a open air art market with kids activities, entertainment, music, vendors food, activities and more.
37th Annual Strawberry Festival at the Sandy Spring Museum is a fun-filled fair with live music, entertainment, food trucks, beer garden, petting zoo and kids activities.
Charles Village Festival in Baltimore is a 2 street fest with music, performers, vendors, food and more.
Virginia Vintage Wine & Food Festival at Bull Run Park is two days of showcasing homegrown wineries with tastings, food, music and fun with a kids zone.
DC Jazz Fest Jazz N’ Families Fun Days at the Phillips is 2 days of jazz music, visual arts, performances, workshops, activities, storytelling, instrument petting zoo and more.
35th Annual Dupont Kalorama Museum Walk this weekend features diverse museums with a free open house celebration.
45th Annual Quilters Unlimited Quilt Show at the Dulles Expo Center Friday, Saturday and Sunday features the experts in demos, displays, workshops and more.
Cirque du Soleil Luzia takes you on a imaginary journey through Mexico with breathtaking acrobatics on multiple stages at various showtimes through the weekend. For info
ARTECHOUSE it’s Naked Eye: Celebration of Light a 12+ display and immersive, sensory experience that will make you loose all sense of space in a choreography of light.
National Theatre has the Broadway hit Waitress at various showtimes for this final weekend.
The Signature Theatre has The Scottsboro Boys a breathtaking musical of the stunning true story of racism and injustice in the American South at various showtimes.
Sat., June 2:
1 Journey Festival at the National Cathedral celebrates culture and courage of humanity shared through art, food, fashion and music.
Western Maryland Blues Fest in Hagerstown will feature local, regional and national artists with vendors, food and more.
Smithsonian Udvar-Hazy Center’s alternate reality game TechQuest: Race to the Moon a family-fun game exploring the exciting race to space by the first American astronauts.
SAVOR: An American Craft Beer & Food Experience at the National Building Museum features 90 small breweries from around the country and 181 beers paired with small plates to dazzle.
Mount Vernon’s Martha Washington’s Birthday Celebration a day of special events at the Mansion and grounds commemorating our first First Lady.
All American Beer Fest at the Fairgrounds Nationals Park is a day of tastings, food trucks, entertainment and more.
Catch Me if You Can a Magic Duel at the Mayflower Hotel with 2 shows, a matinee and evening.
Evening Events:
- The Wharf summer kick off Saturday Night Dancing on the dock with live music, aWaterfront Beer & Wine Garden, professional instructors the first Saturday of each month through the Summer.
- The Washington Capitals Stanley Cup Playoffs at Capital One Arena features a concert on the steps of the National Portrait Gallery with Sting and Shaggy.
Saturday Night:
Wolf Trap presents Classic Albums Live: The Beatles White Album.
City Winery has the ultimate tribute with The The Band Band.
Songbyrd Music House has singer, cellist, composer performing hybrid classical electronic, alt-rock Wes Swing with Yessirov and Juliana Daugherty.
Strathmore presents the National Philharmonic: 100th Anniversary of Poland’s Independence.
The Tally Ho Theatre has Zoso: The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience.
Blues Alley has pianist Roberta Gambarini.
The State Theatre it’s Appetite for Destruction A Tribute to Guns N Roses.
Sun., June 3:
First Sunday Arts Festival in Annapolis is a street fest, music and arts fest all in one CANCELLED per Annapolis Police.
49th Annual Occoquan Art & Craft Show in historic Woodbridge will have amazing crafters, artisans with music, food and fun.
43rd Annual Deer Creek Fiddlers Convention in Westminster will feature competitions, performers, cloggers, vendors, food and kids area.
Silver Spring Wellness Expo & Dance Fitness Festival at the Civic Center features vendors, professionals, educators, with fitness activities and more.
Smithsonian National Post Museum has an exhibit of the extraordinary life of Alexander Hamilton: Soldier, Secretary, Icon through mail and in gallery memorabilia, interactive activities and more.
Sunday Night:
Wolf Trap goes country with Jake Owen with Chris Janson and Jordan Davis.
The Howard Theatre it’s the reggae of Cocoa Tea.
Blues Alley has pianist Roberta Gambarini.
Stone Room Concerts it’s contemporary folk with Abigail Stauffer with Dave Haughey.
Bethesda Blues and Jazz hosts one of DC's Go Go pioneers Rare Essennce.
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#Caps or bust! Md. radio station boots #ImagineDragons after #GoldenKnights performance: bit.ly/2H8vfm8 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DenSC5KXUAArIup.jpg
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#Sting & #Shaggy to hold free concert in front of National Portrait Gallery before #Caps Game 3: bit.ly/2smPasW https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DenRyKWWkAA7f5h.jpg
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Movie Review: Shailene Woodley shows her survival skills in ‘Adrift’ bit.ly/2svIxE4 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DelDNW0WkAE2nLJ.jpg
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#SamanthaBee apologizes to #IvankaTrump for slur: bit.ly/2sAWRez https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DejBosrWAAAnwQo.jpg
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Maverick is back! #TomCruise tweets from the set of "Top Gun 2." bit.ly/2shw47B https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DeiVISHX0AE5ms4.jpg
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Q&A: @SaraBareilles joins me for a fun chat, sharing the ingredients of what makes @WaitressMusical so special at… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Q&A: Sara Bareilles shares ingredients of ‘Waitress’ tour at National Theatre bit.ly/2stmRZ1 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DegCqaVXkAAWDwq.jpg
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#JackWhite surprises DC students with pop-up show between his concerts at @TheAnthemDC bit.ly/2srPlT5 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DeeAbIiXcAA_wwx.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 5/30/2018 7:38:24 PM -
#Roseanne blames Ambien for tweet, blasts cast members who threw 'me under the bus' bit.ly/2sp39xJ https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DedrscrUQAIuFBs.jpg
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“The Americans” finale airs tonight! WTOP superfan @davpresto offers a tribute: wtop.com/entertainment/… https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DechzSlVQAAQ5Tq.jpg
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‘The Americans’ legacy as series finale airs bit.ly/2H1jHkE https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DebZaBqWAAAA60c.jpg
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BREAKING: #ABC cancels #Roseanne following an "abhorrent" tweet from the star:
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Q&A: Oscar-winning composer @m_giacchino ("Up," "Inside Out," "Coco") joins me to preview his #JurassicWorld concer… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Oscar winner presents ‘Jurassic World’ at Kennedy Center bit.ly/2sh6yPL https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DeVwI-vX4AIaX_C.jpg
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‘Solo’ sputters in takeoff with $83 .3M at box office bit.ly/2snWROX https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DeRH43nW4AAihHt.jpg
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#SoloAStarWarsStory was just okay. Didn't love it, didn't hate it. Diehards will be pleased but casual fans can ski… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Movie Review: ‘Solo’ services ‘Star Wars’ fans but pales to ‘Rogue One’ bit.ly/2x6idFU https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DeA5xFQVwAE8u7g.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 5/25/2018 10:30:13 AM -
#GwynethPaltrow reveals her #Se7en co-star #BradPitt defended her against #HarveyWeinstein : bit.ly/2sej3ei https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dd-vds-W0AA9bBO.jpg
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#MorganFreeman apologizes amid sexual harassment accusations: bit.ly/2s8NFh2 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dd-uuFoXUAMrDqD.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 5/24/2018 5:53:30 PM -
.@MacyGraysLife joins me to preview her shows this weekend at @BethesdaBlues ! Q&A: bit.ly/2sbCVyB https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dd-Aq3DU8AA1ks4.jpg
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Q&A: Macy Gray brings signature sound to Bethesda Blues & Jazz bit.ly/2x8oXDo https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dd7_du6V4AAohjq.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 5/24/2018 10:30:23 AM -
#MichaelJackson estate slams ABC TV special on his last days: bit.ly/2s57IwV https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dd6baW9VQAA6DTD.jpg
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.@OfficialJLD to receive the #MarkTwainPrize at @kencen . Can't think of a more deserving recipient and can't wait t… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
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The National #MemorialDay Concert returns Sunday night on @pbs . We catch up with host @JoeMantegna and military her… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
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National Memorial Day Concert to feature historic Silver Star woman
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#ClintWalker , star of TV's #Cheyenne , dies at 91:
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#Avicii 's family says DJ-producer's funeral will be private: bit.ly/2x6pAgI https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dd0POAjVwAEOA_S.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 5/22/2018 4:59:47 PM -
Check out my chat with @FrankCaliendo , master of the celebrity impression, ahead of his show at @dcimprov ! Q&A:… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
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Frank Caliendo brings celebrity impressions to DC Improv bit.ly/2x0mSsV https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ddxg0lsVAAALK5R.jpg
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After penning such masterpieces as "Taxi Driver" and "Raging Bull,” #PaulSchrader says “First Reformed” is his most… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
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Q&A: After ‘Taxi Driver,’ ‘Raging Bull,’ Paul Schrader talks ‘First Reformed’ bit.ly/2KIO29T https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DdsWy6HVQAA8qv2.jpg
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Looking for things to do in or around #DC this weekend? Check out @WTOPEnt #BestBets for #FamilyFun #Music + more:… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
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Weekend Best Bets: Chesapeake Bay Blues Fest, Saint Sophia’s & Fredericksburg's Greek Fests, Wine in the Woods, Lucketts Spring Market, NoVA Fine Arts Fest Reston, DC Bike Ride, Gaithersburg Book Fest, Taste of Arlington great music and more!
Mary de Pompa WTOP News
All Weekend:
Chesapeake Bay Blues Festival at Sandy Point Park features an all-star lineup, crafter village, food, libations both Saturday and Sunday.
Northern Virginia Fine Arts Festival in Reston transforms the Town Center into a giant street festival celebrating arts and artists with vendors, food, performers, kids area and more all weekend.
Saint Sophia Annual Greek Festival brings the best of Greek food, drink and culture to DC this weekend with vendors, live music and kids games.
Fredericksburg Greek Festival is a weekend celebration of Greek culture with foods, drink, entertainment, dancing and family fun.
Lucketts Spring Market weekend at the Clarke County Fairgrounds will have vendors, antique treasures along with games, animals, kids area, music, food, fun and more.
Wine in the Woods festival weekend in Columbia, Md., highlighting a variety of wineries, tastings, vendors, artisans, food, music and fun.
Art + Play A Community Weekend at the National Gallery of Art a festive family friendly summer kickoff weekend event to play, create, dance and more.
Cirque du Soleil Luzia takes you on an imaginary journey through Mexico with breathtaking acrobatics on multiple stages at various showtimes through the weekend.
ARTECHOUSE it’s Naked Eye: Celebration of Light a 12+ display and immersive, sensory experience that will make you loose all sense of space in a choreography of light.
International Gem and Jewelry Show at the Dulles Expo Center this weekend is the largest selection of wholesalers on hand under one roof.
Adventure Theatre Glen Echo presents Judy Moody & Stink: The Mad, Mad, Mad Treasure Hunt the beloved Megan McDonald book comes to life at various showtimes through this weekend. For info
Arena Stage presents Snow Child a bluegrass musical of a girl and a fox in the Alaskan wilderness with various showtimes through this last weekend.
National Theatre presents the Broadway hit Waitress at various showtimes this weekend.
Annapolis Children’s Theatre presents Madagascar: A Musical Adventure at various showtimes this weekend.
Sat., May 19:
DC Bike Ride closes off part of the city for bicyclists only to ride through around National Mall and monuments with a finish line festival.
Gaithersburg Book Festival is a celebration of the written word with featured authors workshops for kids and adults, exhibits, kids village, food and live music.
Beer, Bacon and Music Festival in Frederick, Md., an ages fest featuring cold beer, hot bacon and live music with games and play area.
Poolesville Springfest has food and craft vendors, entertainments, artisans with breweries, music, activities and more.
Smithsonian Udvar-Hazy Center’s alternate reality game TechQuest: Race to the Moon a family-fun game exploring the exciting race to space by the first American astronauts.
Purcellville Music & Arts Festival celebrates community arts with music, food kids activities and art show and more.
McLean Day is a fun day for the family with music on 2 stages, exhibitors, food trucks, rides, games and more.
Tysons Biergarten Summer Kick-Off Festival will feature live music, kids activities, craft brews, vendors and more.
St. Mary’s Animal Welfare League’s Pet Fair at the Fairgrounds is a fun-filled day of pet celebration with vendors, experts, demonstrations, exhibits and more.
St. Charles Towne Center BBQ Cook-Off is a week long competition with a food truck market, vendors and activities.
Train Day Celebration at the National Postal Museum invites kids and families to learn about the Transcontinental Railroad with displays, guests and activities.
DC BBQ Bash at the Bullpen at Nats Park with feature live music, delicious BBQ, food trucks, libations and more.
Saturday Night:
Tally Ho Theatre has 90’s Night with Doc Marten and the Flannels.
City Winery it’s the rock-n-roll gumbo of Cowboy Mouth.
Pearl Street Warehouse presents the Chuck Brown Band.
Union Stage has alt-rockers Basement with Citizen.
Rams Head On Stage hosts the Grammy winning classical violinist Mark & Maggie O’Connor.
State Theatre it’s groove-rockers Donna The Buffalo.
The Hamilton has singer extraordinaire Bettye LaVette.
Jammin’ Java has the impeccable harmonies of the Texas Blue Water Highway Band.
Sun., May 20:
Taste of Arlington will showcase the Arlington food scene for charity featuring over 60 restaurants, local food trucks, music, kids zone and more.
Hawai’i Festival: He Lani (A Sky Above) at the Museum of the American Indian will feature activities, workshops, demonstrations, storytelling and a pop-up planetarium.
45th Annual Arbutus Arts Festival will have artisans, crafts, classic cars, kids activities and more.
Lab and Love Fest , in Ward 5 NE, DC off Okie St, is sport, fitness and wellbeing event with vendors, experts, activities, food trucks, entertainment and more.
Super Sunday at Port Discovery in Baltimore with kids fun from movement through music, to art create, interactive story time, games, activities and more.
Feria de Sevilla at the Strathmore is a taste of Spain festival with performers, foods, dancers and more.
Mount Vernon Spring Wine Fest and Sunset Tour celebrates Virginia wines at this historic relaxing setting featuring a tour, live music and food.
National Harbor Family Movies on the Potomac features Cars 3.
Sunday Night:
Carlyle Club presents A Tribute to the Music of Ray Charles, Sam Cooke and Otis Redding.
The Kennedy Center it’s Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis.
The Birchere hosts The Kiefer Sutherland Band.
The Hamilton has Yacht Rock Revue.
The Howard Theatre presents progressive metal supergroup Sons of Apollo.
Black Cat has Austin rockers Okkervil River.
Anthem has singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile.
Union Stage has the Long Island Youtube star Madison Beer with Russo.
Rams Head On Stage it’s the BoDeans.
Songbyrd Music House hosts R&B, pop singer-songwriter Priscilla Renea.
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Fascinating convo with filmmaker #PaulSchrader about his new movie @FirstReformed as well as his legendary career p… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
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Q&A: @DefLeppard is ready to rock @JiffyBristow ! Guitarist #PhilCollen dishes on the band's career, from a one-arme… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…
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Q&A: Def Leppard guitarist ready to pour some sugar on Jiffy Lube Live bit.ly/2wKbiSJ https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DdX2aW_XUAEDQu6.jpg
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Rapper T.I. arrested outside his gated community: bit.ly/2wLDdlg https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DdVSZ2AX0AAuPZH.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 5/16/2018 5:14:22 PM -
#DJKhaled leads #BETAwards nominations with 6: bit.ly/2wK1p7F https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DdVEiwHW4AAkX7K.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 5/16/2018 4:33:13 PM -
Q&A: @TheLewisBlack comes home to @DCWarnerTheatre and this time "The Joke's On Us." bit.ly/2wPSQbw https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DdVARyoX4AEuMQJ.jpg
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.@TheLewisBlack comes home to @DCWarnerTheatre and this time ‘Joke’s On Us’ bit.ly/2wPSQbw https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DdS7EqTXUAA9lpD.jpg
by WTOP Entertainment via twitter 5/16/2018 10:30:24 AM