Weekend picks in and around Washington, DC

24 ways to Commemorate Juneteenth this weekend, thanks to Washingtonian.

A few summer camps still have openings! Hirshhorn Kids Summer at Home has extended their registration deadline to this Monday if an at-home art camp interests your kids.

After a 15-month closure, The Avalon Theatre is beyond thrilled to announce that they are open to the public. They’re taking a cautious, conservative approach when it comes to health and safety measures, including limited capacity, reserved seating, and mask requirements. More can be learned about these measures here. They will also continue the popular Virtual Cinema program, with many films being available both in theaters and online. 

How fun is this? YardWork Concerts supports full-time, working jazz musicians who had to suspend their live performances this past year. The only place they could legally and safely play was outside on private property. They’ve now held over 80 concerts in yards in Tenleytown, Palisades and other neighborhoods. Here’s a recent piece in dcist about YardWork Concerts. If you’re interested in having a wonderful jazz or bluegrass concert in your backyard or front porch, contact Michael

Washington National’s are hosting the Mets this weekend with 4 games. Sunday’s game is a kids hooded t-shirt promotion in addition to celebrating Father’s Day.

Our area has so many great options when it comes to summertime movies and music!

Saturday

10:00am: Illumination presents Saturday Morning Minions
Join Illumination every Saturday for the next 40 Saturdays for its first original digital series. To watch, follow Illumination on Facebook & Instagram and turn on post notifications to catch every episode.

10:30am-4:00pm: B&O Railroad Museum Community Days
This summer, join Community Days at the B&O! They’re thankful for the opportunity to offer free Museum admission on Sat, June 19, and Sundays, July 18 & August 8, so members of the community can enjoy special programs, tours, kids activities, and free train rides at the B&O.  The focus of our B&O Community Days is the B&O Street Art Project, which selected local four street artists to design murals on the theme of connectedness and paint them onto a caboose here at the Museum. During the first Community Day on Sat, June 19, they’re proudly unveiling the results of a Street Art Project with an art exhibit reception, and on Sundays, July 18 & August 8, visitors will get to attend Artist Talks to hear from the artists about the process of designing and creating these incredible works of art. All day: Pavilion Games, Snack, and Art Activities. 10:30-11 AM: Juneteenth “From Slavery to Civil Rights” Junior Tour 11:30-12 PM: Train Ride (free while supplies last) 1-1:30 PM: Train Ride (free while supplies last) 2-2:30 PM: Juneteenth “From Slavery to Civil Rights” Public Tour 2:30-4 PM: Art Opening Reception & Artist Talk 

11:00am-3:00pm: Carousel Family Day at Glen Echo
The second Carousel Family Day will be held on the grounds of Glen Echo Park as CHALK THE PARK! Participants will be given a designated 5′ x 5′ square, spread out on the grounds, to create their own chalk art. Chalk will be provided! Draw your family or friends, aspects of the Park you enjoy, or the carousel – it is up to you! Participants and the public will also be able to watch three professional chalk artists from CHALK R!OT create their masterpieces in celebration of the Carousel’s 100th Anniversary. This is a FREE activity and open to all, but due to limited available asphalt areas they will not be able to accommodate everyone. Pre-registration is required! Register here!

11:00am & 1:00pm: Father’s Day at The Lane
Dads love their kids. They also love cheesy jokes, cold beers, and spending time alone with their friends. Give them everything they love this Father’s Day. Bring the kids to The Lane while you send dad off to Atlas Brew Works, where The Lane has tables reserved.

5:00pm-7:00pm: Pizza on the Farm
Head to Calleva for pizza, drinks, dessert and ziplines on Fridays and Saturdays through October. This is a great opportunity to wander the farm. Families are welcome.

6:00pm-9:00pm: Craft Beer Festival at Mt Vernon
Experience Mount Vernon after-hours and taste beers from across the region. Your ticket includes a commemorative tasting cup and 8 tasting tickets. Additional tastings are available to purchase on-site.

9:00pm: Washington National Cathedral Juneteenth Lighting for Freedom and Justice
Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. This year Washington National Cathedral will light the west façade in celebration and in honor of Juneteenth.

Sunday

Celebrate Dad at a brewery! We have rounded up plenty of breweries with outdoor space for kids to roam.

9:00am (other times for various events): Great Country Farm Father’s Day Fish-a-Rama and live music
Treat Dad to a day of catch-and-release fishing! Compete in a Fish-a-Rama contest, fishing for bass and bluegill in a stocked pond. Prizes are on the line for the largest fish caught between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. and for the most fish caught during the power hour from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Bring your own pole and gear to fish (no drag hooks) and they will have worms for sale with your contest entry!  Tickets are $17.00 per guest 21+ and $15.00 per guest under 21. Tickets include admission to the fishing contest and admission to Great Country Farms for the day. Guests must have a ticket to enter the event area surrounding the pond. The kitchen will be serving up Breakfast Bird Bites. While celebrating, enjoy live music on our outdoor patio from 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

2:00pm: Adventure Theatre Celebrates Father’s Day with Dad Jokes
This Father’s Day, join Adventure Theatre for a series of knee-slapping and eyeroll-inducing jokes from Dad Jokester extraordinaire Tom Schruben and our resident Dad Bard Leon Seemann. Tom is best known across the whole DMV for coverage in the Washington Post of his dad jokes during COVID. Tune in to see if that joke about chemistry really gets a reaction after all! This digital feature begins at 2PM ET on Sunday on Facebook-live.

12:00pm & 5:00pm: Laurie Berkner Family Concerts: Father’s Day Party!
Two LIVE, Interactive, Virtual Performances
Legendary children’s musician Laurie Berkner invites everyone to join her at two LIVE Virtual Family Concerts on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 20 at 12:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Laurie’s concert website: HERE. For double the fun, a family ticket grants admission to one or both livestreams.

6:00pm-9:00pm: Craft Beer Festival at Mt Vernon
Experience Mount Vernon after-hours and taste beers from across the region. Your ticket includes a commemorative tasting cup and 8 tasting tickets. Additional tastings are available to purchase on-site.