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The video provides a comprehensive and well-organized list of local events, catering to a specific audience interested in activities within Washington D.C. The clear, text-heavy format with distinct sections for each day and event makes it easily digestible and shareable.
Summary
This video lists 10 events happening in Washington D.C. from Friday, June 26th to Sunday, June 28th. It includes a museum grand opening, a World Cup watch party, cultural performances, a block party, a BBQ battle, a state fair, a one-man show, a chocolate tour, a basketball game brunch, and an outdoor cinema screening. The video also provides instructions for event hosts to submit their events for inclusion in future lists.
Structure
- 1Introduction of the weekend's events
- 2Friday events: Museum, World Cup, Embassy performance, Block Party
- 3Saturday events: BBQ Battle, State Fair, Theater performance
- 4Sunday events: Chocolate Tour, Mystics game brunch, Outdoor Cinema
- 5Call to action for event hosts
Call to action
Like & follow for more great things to do in DC! To add your event to this weekly list: 1 send email to kayakqueen929@outlook.com 2 email event details at least 2 weeks in advance Looking forward to learning about your event!
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10 Things To Do
in DC This Weekend
6/26-6/28
Friday, June 26
1 National Geographic Museum
of Exploration GRAND OPENING
1600 M St NW
From $29.99
2 World Cup Watch Party:
France v. Norway
French wine, community energy, big screen
Alliance Francaise DC
2142 Wyoming Ave, NW
5pm $8
3 Evening at the Embassy of Ethiopia
Features an interactive dance performance
Embassy of Ethiopia
3506 International Dr NW
7:30pm Ticketed
4 That 2000s Block Party hosted by TRINA
The Bullpen, 1201 Half St, SE
4-8pm Ticketed 21+
Saturday, June 27
5 34th Annual Giant National
Capital BBQ Battle
100+ free food samples included
with admission
Pennsylvania Ave NW (3rd-7th St)
11am-7pm $22
6 America 250 Great American State Fair
The American Canvas Day
National Mall, 4th-14th St
10am-11pm FREE
7 "How Shakespeare Saved My Life"
A powerful one-man show written &
performed by Jacob Ming-Trent,
directed by Tony Taccone.
Folger Theatre Ticketed
Sunday, June 28
8 International Chocolate Tour
of Embassy Row
Embassy Row 12pm Ticketed
9 Washington Mystics Brunch & Basketball
Pregame brunch at Sycamore & Oak then
Mystics vs. the Portland Fire. First 1,997
fans get a free Kiki Iriafen bobblehead.
CareFirst Arena, 1100 Oak Dr, SE
Game at 3pm Ticketed
10 Dirty Habit DC: Courtyard Cinema
Summer Affaris Series: Outdoor film screening
with cocktail & snack pairings
Dirty Habit DC, 555 8th St NW
6pm $5 - food & drinks extra
Like & follow for more
great things to do in DC!
ATTN Event Hosts!
To add your event to
this weekly list:
1 send email to
kayakqueen929@outlook.com
2 email event details at least
2 weeks in advance
Looking forward to
learning about your event!
Original caption
10 Things To Do In DC This Weekend 🇺🇸 (June 26-28) DC is NOT playing this weekend. A World's Fair on the National Mall, a brand new museum opening, BBQ on Pennsylvania Avenue, embassy parties, AND a World Cup watch party — all happening at the same time. This might be the biggest weekend in DC history. 👇 Here's everything you need to know ⬇️ 🎡 America 250 Great American State Fair — A literal World's Fair on the National Mall. 150+ exhibits from all 56 states, a Ferris wheel, flyovers, live music, and free admission. 🌍 National Geographic Museum of Exploration — Brand new, just opened Friday. 100,000 sq ft of immersive exhibits, a 270° theater, and iconic Nat Geo photography. DC's newest must-see attraction. ⚽ World Cup Watch Party: France v. Norway — $8 gets you a seat at Alliance Française with the most passionate crowd in the city. World Cup energy in DC right now is unmatched. 🔥 Giant National Capital BBQ Battle — America's official BBQ Championship is back on Pennsylvania Avenue. 100+ free samples, 6 live music stages, and the best pitmasters in the country. $22. 🌙 Evening at the Embassy of Ethiopia — Authentic Ethiopian buffet, wine, beer, and a live cultural dance performance on actual Ethiopian soil. Only in DC. 🎶 That 2000s Block Party hosted by TRINA 🍫 International Chocolate Tour of Embassy Row — Walk the most beautiful street in DC and taste chocolates from around the world. Sunday at noon. 🎭 How Shakespeare Saved My Life — The one-man show DC is talking about. Don't sleep on this! Save this post so you don't miss out 🔖 Drop a 🌎 below if you're going to any World Cup watch parties! #ThingsToDoInDC #DCWeekend #DCEvents #America250 #WashingtonDC