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April – July 2023 Apr – Jul 2023
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Apr
1
Sat
Pink in the Pool/ Pink in the Park @ Long Bridge Park Aquatics and Fitness Center
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Apr 1 @ 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Pink isn’t just a color, it’s a vibe. Celebrate the arrival of cherry blossom season at Long Bridge Park in National Landing for a two-part, pink-themed Saturday festival with morning activities for families and evening events for adults. Pump up the pink at Pink in the Park, presented by Amazon and produced by the National Landing Business Improvement District.

  • Pink in the Pool: Jump into a splash of pink at the Long Bridge Park Aquatics and Fitness Center. From 9 a.m. to noon, families are invited to take a free swim and toss around pink beach balls. After a dip in the pool, continue the family fun with kite and origami making, face painting, giveaways, sweet treats from Kona Ice, and tons of pink.

  • Pink in the Park: The fun continues from 3 to 7 p.m. in the lot at Long Bridge Park for unforgettable music and entertainment with special guest and celebrity host Orlando Jones, and performances by DJ Chan Don, Crush Funk Brass, Umami House, Footwerk, Reesa Renee, and headliner Black Alley. Enjoy a beer and wine garden, food trucks, immersive art installations, Instagrammable moments, and much more. Performance lineup includes: 

    • 3:00 p.m.: DJ Chan Don

    • 3:30 p.m.: Crush Funk Brass

    • 4:00 p.m.: Umami House

    • 4:30 p.m. Footwerk

    • 5:00 p.m.: Reesa Renee

    • 5:45 p.m.: Black Alley 

Adult beverages, including beer and wine, will be provided by Crystal City Wine Shop, DC Brau, Drunk Fruit, Lost Boy Cider and more. Guests can also sample flavors of National Landing restaurants and food trucks including: 

“With Pink in the Park, we are excited to bring all the pink energy and celebratory spirit of the National Cherry Blossom Festival across the river to National Landing in Arlington, Virginia,” said Tracy Sayegh Gabriel, President and Executive Director of the National Landing BID. “We’re proud to be highlighting the festival in our neighborhood’s signature park in collaboration with our sponsors and vibrant National Landing businesses and look forward to being part of our region’s storied cherry blossom celebration.”

“Amazon is thrilled to partner with the National Landing BID and the National Cherry Blossom Festival to bring the joy of the cherry blossoms to National Landing,” said Patrick Phillippi, Senior Manager of Community Engagement for Amazon. “Pink in the Park will be one of the largest National Cherry Blossom Festival events ever in Virginia and we are excited to celebrate spring with our community.”

 

WHEN: Saturday, April 1

  • Pink in the Pool from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

  • Pink in the Park from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m.

 

WHERE: Long Bridge Park Aquatics and Fitness Center; 333 Long Bridge Drive, Arlington, Virginia

 

HOW: FREE festival tickets and pool passes are available at NationalLanding.org/Pink. Tickets are required.

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Apr
2
Sun
Oxon Run Pinknic & Kite Fly @ Oxon Run Park
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Apr 2 @ 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Sunday, April 2, 2023

 

Oxon Run Pinknic & Kite Fly

Oxon Run Park

12:00 – 3:00 p.m.

https://nationalcherryblossomfestival.org/event/oxon-run-pinknic-kite-fly/

The annual Oxon Run Pinknic & Kite Fly celebrates the Ward 8 community with free food, kite kits, art, music, and fun kid activities as the Festival continues beyond the Tidal Basin.

Visual and Interview Opportunities:

  • Families participating in Oxon Run Pinknic and kite flying activities.
  • Performances by Elyscia and The JoGo Project.

Featured parks in all eight wards, Maryland, and Virginia, will also offer free activities and kites for local residents. For a full list of regional parks participating, click here.

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May
5
Fri
Maryland Lyric Opera FREE Performance @ Washington National Cathedral
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May 5 @ 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

As part of its ongoing community programming, Maryland Lyric Opera (MDLO) will offer a free performance Friday, May 5 at the Washington National Cathedral as part of the All Hallows Guild Flower Mart to benefit the gardens and grounds of the Cathedral. Soprano Melissa Mino, mezzo-soprano Amanda Fink, tenor Kevin KJ Webb and baritone Javier Arrey and pianist Husan Park will perform selections from La Bohème, Carmen, Don Giovanni, Lakmé, La Traviata, and Rigoletto.

The Washington National Cathedral is located at 3101 Wisconsin Avenue, NW and is accessible by any No. 30 Metrobus; for those traveling by car, limited parking ($10 fee) will be available at the Cathedral’s underground parking garage.

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Jun
6
Tue
79th Anniversary of the D-Day Operation Concert @ Eisenhower Memorial
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Jun 6 @ 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

The Trust for the National Mall is pleased to invite you to attend a FREE commemorative concert on the 79th Anniversary of the D-Day operation at the Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial! Join in on June 6 from 6 – 7 PM to enjoy a musical performance by an ensemble from the U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own” to commemorate this decisive World War II battle which was overseen by General Dwight D. Eisenhower, then the Supreme Allied Commander, Allied Expeditionary Forces.

This event is open and free to the public, and we encourage you to bring guests of all ages! We hope you will join us for this special event commemorating the largest amphibious invasion at the time and to commemorate Eisenhower’s leadership. The Eisenhower Memorial is located at Independence Avenue and 4th St SW, Washington DC. 

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Jun
16
Fri
Rockin’ at the Ridge Concert @ City Ridge Great Lawn
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Jun 16 @ 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Get ready for the ultimate soundtrack to summer with City Ridge’s summer music series, Rockin’ at the Ridge. Every Friday, kick back and relax on City Ridge’s Great Lawn to enjoy live music, beer, wine and fun in the summer!

Guests are encouraged to bring their own lawn or beach chairs. Beer and wine will be available for purchase throughout the event. While at City Ridge, guests can also stop by Wegmans and Tatte Bakery & Cafe for additional bites and refreshments.

WHEN: The concert series will run every Friday from 6:30 to 8:30 PM from June 2 through August 25

WHERE: City Ridge’s Great Lawn (20 Ridge Square NW, Washington, DC 20016). Hourly parking is available on-site.

HOW: Guests can register for FREE here. More information on the artist line up and event details can be found here.

ABOUT CITY RIDGE: City Ridge is a brand new community located along bustling Wisconsin Avenue, with 690 apartment residences, CAVA’s new corporate headquarters, and Wegmans and Tatte Bakery & Cafe. For more information on City Ridge, its incoming retailers and residential offerings, click here.

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Jun
23
Fri
Rockin’ at the Ridge Concert @ City Ridge Great Lawn
Tickets
Jun 23 @ 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Get ready for the ultimate soundtrack to summer with City Ridge’s summer music series, Rockin’ at the Ridge. Every Friday, kick back and relax on City Ridge’s Great Lawn to enjoy live music, beer, wine and fun in the summer!

Guests are encouraged to bring their own lawn or beach chairs. Beer and wine will be available for purchase throughout the event. While at City Ridge, guests can also stop by Wegmans and Tatte Bakery & Cafe for additional bites and refreshments.

WHEN: The concert series will run every Friday from 6:30 to 8:30 PM from June 2 through August 25

WHERE: City Ridge’s Great Lawn (20 Ridge Square NW, Washington, DC 20016). Hourly parking is available on-site.

HOW: Guests can register for FREE here. More information on the artist line up and event details can be found here.

ABOUT CITY RIDGE: City Ridge is a brand new community located along bustling Wisconsin Avenue, with 690 apartment residences, CAVA’s new corporate headquarters, and Wegmans and Tatte Bakery & Cafe. For more information on City Ridge, its incoming retailers and residential offerings, click here.

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Jun
29
Thu
Jazz @ Met Thursdays @ Met Park
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Jun 29 @ 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Did someone say live music, delicious food, and drinks? The inaugural season of Jazz @ Met, produced by the National Landing BID, DC Jazz Festival and Amazon, has a weekly lineup of jazz artists.

Starting June 15 through August 17, doors will open to guests every Thursday at 4 PM and music starts at 5 PM. The year’s lineup includes:

WHEN: Every Thursday from June 15 to August 17 from 4:00 to 6:00 PM

WHERE: Met Park (South Fern Street, Arlington, VA 22202)

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Jun
30
Fri
Rockin’ at the Ridge Concert @ City Ridge Great Lawn
Tickets
Jun 30 @ 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Get ready for the ultimate soundtrack to summer with City Ridge’s summer music series, Rockin’ at the Ridge. Every Friday, kick back and relax on City Ridge’s Great Lawn to enjoy live music, beer, wine and fun in the summer!

Guests are encouraged to bring their own lawn or beach chairs. Beer and wine will be available for purchase throughout the event. While at City Ridge, guests can also stop by Wegmans and Tatte Bakery & Cafe for additional bites and refreshments.

WHEN: The concert series will run every Friday from 6:30 to 8:30 PM from June 2 through August 25

WHERE: City Ridge’s Great Lawn (20 Ridge Square NW, Washington, DC 20016). Hourly parking is available on-site.

HOW: Guests can register for FREE here. More information on the artist line up and event details can be found here.

ABOUT CITY RIDGE: City Ridge is a brand new community located along bustling Wisconsin Avenue, with 690 apartment residences, CAVA’s new corporate headquarters, and Wegmans and Tatte Bakery & Cafe. For more information on City Ridge, its incoming retailers and residential offerings, click here.

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Jul
6
Thu
Jazz @ Met Thursdays @ Met Park
Tickets
Jul 6 @ 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Did someone say live music, delicious food, and drinks? The inaugural season of Jazz @ Met, produced by the National Landing BID, DC Jazz Festival and Amazon, has a weekly lineup of jazz artists.

Starting June 15 through August 17, doors will open to guests every Thursday at 4 PM and music starts at 5 PM. The year’s lineup includes:

WHEN: Every Thursday from June 15 to August 17 from 4:00 to 6:00 PM

WHERE: Met Park (South Fern Street, Arlington, VA 22202)

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Jul
7
Fri
Rockin’ at the Ridge Concert @ City Ridge Great Lawn
Tickets
Jul 7 @ 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Get ready for the ultimate soundtrack to summer with City Ridge’s summer music series, Rockin’ at the Ridge. Every Friday, kick back and relax on City Ridge’s Great Lawn to enjoy live music, beer, wine and fun in the summer!

Guests are encouraged to bring their own lawn or beach chairs. Beer and wine will be available for purchase throughout the event. While at City Ridge, guests can also stop by Wegmans and Tatte Bakery & Cafe for additional bites and refreshments.

WHEN: The concert series will run every Friday from 6:30 to 8:30 PM from June 2 through August 25

WHERE: City Ridge’s Great Lawn (20 Ridge Square NW, Washington, DC 20016). Hourly parking is available on-site.

HOW: Guests can register for FREE here. More information on the artist line up and event details can be found here.

ABOUT CITY RIDGE: City Ridge is a brand new community located along bustling Wisconsin Avenue, with 690 apartment residences, CAVA’s new corporate headquarters, and Wegmans and Tatte Bakery & Cafe. For more information on City Ridge, its incoming retailers and residential offerings, click here.

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April – July 2023 Apr – Jul 2023