From festivals, movie nights, to networking and more, don’t miss out on these summer events. (Credit: Unsplash / Glen Carrie)
By Madeleine Seck
AFRO Intern
mseck@afro.com
By Mackenzie Williams
AFRO Intern
mwillaims@afro.com
This week, the AFRO compiled a list of family-friendly events that are happening in the D.M.V. area ranging from festivals, movie nights, and networking opportunities. Take a look below to see what’s happening near you!
Baltimore City
Rhythm and Reels
Come out this summer to the Baltimore parks for free popcorn and a movie. Streaming this July is Arthur the King and a live rhythm concert.
Arthur the King
Date: July 19
Time: 5 p.m – 8 p.m.
Location: Eager Park
929 N Wolfe St,
Baltimore, MD 21205
Rhythm Concert House Head Reunion
Date: July 20
Time: 12 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Location: Wyman Park Deli
2929 N Charles St,
Baltimore, MD 21218
Cost: Free
African American Quilters of Baltimore (AAQB) Trunk Show and Fiber Artist Talk with Glenda Richardson
This is a perfect event for hobbyists who love quilting. Get insight from artist Glenda Richardson at the museum as she showcases her work.
Date: July 25
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Reginald F. Lewis Museum
830 E Pratt St
Baltimore, MD 21202
Cost: Up to $12, members free
Black Woman Genius Elizabeth Talford Scott
Explore the exhibit honoring the work of Elizabeth Talford Scott, a contemporary fiber artist who created exemplary artwork throughout her lifetime
Dates: Feb. 1 through Sept. 30
Time: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Location: Reginald F. Lewis Museum
830 E Pratt St
Baltimore, MD 21202
Cost: Up to $12, members free
Washington, D.C.
DMV Made Festival
Presented by Word Beats and Life at the National Mall, the DMV Made Festival celebrates an intersectionality of art and culture. The venue will hold multiple stages featuring soul, Latin, hip-hop music, Go-go artists and more.
Date: July 27
Time: 1 p.m. – 7:30 p.m
Location: 50 14th Street
Southwest Washington, DC 20004
Smithsonian Metro Stop
Cost: Free
Broccoli City Festival
One of the biggest festivals of the summer in the D.C. metropolitan area, Broccoli Festival will be held at a brand new venue, Audi Field. Headliners feature award-winning artists including Megan the Stallion, PARTYNEXTDOOR, Victoria Monét, Lil Yachty and more.
Date: July 27 – 28
Time: 2 p.m. – 11 p.m
Location: Audi Field
1100 Alabama Ave SE,
Washington D.C
Cost: Starting price $233
Kids World 2024
Join a family-friendly immersive experience at Kids World, where your little ones can go to storytelling sessions, meet-and-greets with their favorite cartoon characters, make a painting, build a bear, enjoy a bubble garden and more,
Date: July 27 – 28
Time: 12 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Location: Franklin Park
1315 I Street NW
Prince Goerge’s County
Black Health Connect: DC 2024 Mixer
Join the Black Health Connect for their 2024 Mixer with other black professionals in the healthcare field for an evening of networking and fellowship. RSVP via eventbrite.com by searching for “Black Health Connect” on the website.
Date: July 12
Time: 5 p.m.
Location: Dirty Habit
555 8th St NW
Washington, DC 20004
Cost: Free
Little Miss Black | Miss Black Teen US of A Pageant
Continuing the legacy, from age two to seventeen are participating in the Miss Black and Miss Black Teen US of A Pageant at the University of Maryland College Park.
Day 1: July 26
Time: 7:30 p.m. – 9 p.m
Day 2: July 27
Time: 1 p.m – 4:30 p.m
Location: Hoff Theater, Adele H. Stamp Student Union
3972 Campus Dr,
College Park, MD 20742
Cost: Up to $40
Movies On The Potomac
Grab a blanket and some popcorn for an outdoor movie on the waterfront at the National Harbor. This month, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, Arthur: The King, Elvis and more will be streaming.
Dates: Every Thursday and Sunday night through September 29
Time: Thursday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 6 p.m.
Location: 165 Waterfront Street
National Harbor, MD 20745
Cost: Free
Virginia
“Black Vets and Allies at Ft. Gregg-Adams Starbucks Military Family store”
Sponsored by Starbucks, join the Gregg-Adam’s Military family store to honor Black veterans as they celebrate the 76th anniversary of Executive Order 9981, which desegregated the U.S. Armed Forces in 1948.
Date: July 6
Time: 6:30 p.m – 8 p.m
Location: 5320 Oaklawn Boulevard
Hopewell, VA 23860
Cost: Free
Fauquier County Fair
Enjoy a day at the carnival with thrilling rides, games and watch a variety of shows.
Date: July 17-19
Time: 2 p.m -11 p.m
Date: July 20
Time: 9 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Location: 6209 Old Auburn Rd
Warrenton, VA 20187
Cost: Adult $10, $5 for children and senior citizens
Black Girls Code DMV Bootcamp
Ages 11 to 13 are invited to a boot camp to learn about AI-powered technology, meet experts in the field, explore opportunities in STEAM careers and more.
Date: July 29
Time: 4 p.m.
Location: Mastercard Tech Hub #11th floor
4250 Fairfax Drive
Arlington, VA 22201
Cost: Starting at $30
Virtual
Breaking the Chains: Decriminalizing Mental Illness in the Justice System
Join St. Luke Community United Methodist Church as they host their 9th annual Mental Health Symposium. Important figures include Judge Lela Lawrence Mays, presiding Judge of the 283rd District Court in Dallas County, and Commissioner John Wiley Price, of Dallas County, Texas, will be attending.
Date: July 20
Time: 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Location: Online
Cost: Free
Virtual Writing Hour
Aspiring writers and those looking to pick up a leisure hobby can join the Smithsonian at the National Portrait Gallery for Writing Hours. Writing prompts will be given for 30 minute sessions at a time
Date: July 23
Time: 5 p.m. – 6 p.m
Location: Online Via Zoom
Cost: Free, registration required
