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Runway Rhythms: Kyoto Drum Ensemble
Get your feet tapping during a brand new summer courtyard concert series! Every last Saturday of the month in College Park

Jazz on the Lawn: Band Brûlée
Spend your summer evening listening to jazz on the beautiful lawns of Riversdale House Museum. This FREE Jazz on the Lawn concert features Band Brûlée

Jazz on the Lawn: Downtown Tumbao
Spend your summer evening listening to jazz on the beautiful lawns of Riversdale House Museum. This FREE Jazz on the Lawn concert features Downtown Tumbao.

Waterfront Concert: Caiso Steelband
Come to Bladensburg Waterfront Park for a free Sunday evening concert with Caiso Steelband! Bring the family and a picnic basket, and enjoy your summer evening along the Anacostia River.

Wine & Jazz Festival
Join us for the 2024 Wine & Jazz Festival on the grounds of the Marietta House Museum! Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. Listen to local popular artists including AJQ Plus 1 Jazz Ensemble, and The Lovejoy Group. Local vendors will be onsite with food trucks, artwork, and crafts. This year, meet a line up of romance authors during the festival too!

Waterfront Concert: The N2N Band
Come to Bladensburg Waterfront Park for a free Sunday evening concert with The N2N Band! Bring the family and a picnic basket, and enjoy your summer evening along the Anacostia River.

Runway Rhythms: Salon Ragtime Ensemble
Get your feet tapping during a brand new summer courtyard concert series! Every last Saturday of the month in College Park

Jazz on the Lawn: Musical Encounters
Spend your summer evening listening to jazz on the beautiful lawns of Riversdale House Museum. This FREE Jazz on the Lawn concert features Musical Encounters.

Waterfront Concert: Larry Dennis & The Wild Rice
Come to Bladensburg Waterfront Park for a free Sunday evening concert with Larry Dennis and The Wild Rice! Bring the family and a picnic basket, and enjoy your summer evening along the Anacostia River.

Waterfront Concert: The Ron Hicks Project
Come to Bladensburg Waterfront Park for a free Sunday evening concert with The Ron Hicks Project! Bring the family and a picnic basket, and enjoy your summer evening along the Anacostia River.

Jazz on the Lawn: Musical Encounters
Spend your summer evening listening to jazz on the beautiful lawns of Riversdale House Museum. This FREE Jazz on the Lawn concert features Musical Encounters.

U.S. Navy Cruisers Concert
The Cruisers features eight of the Navy’s most dynamic performers. The group plays all types of contemporary/popular music including jazz, rhythm & blues, classic rock, adult contemporary and pop as well as original material.

Runway Rhythms: Hart Guonjian-Petit Jazz Trio
Get your feet tapping during a brand new summer courtyard concert series! Featuring Hart Guonjian-Petit Jazz Trio. Every last Saturday of the month in College Park

Jazz on the Lawn: M.S.G. Acoustic Blues Trio
Spend your summer evening listening to jazz on the beautiful lawns of Riversdale House Museum. This FREE Jazz on the Lawn concert features M.S.G. Acoustic Blues Trio.

Juneteenth Festival
Join us at Watkins Regional Park for a day filled with creativity and inspiration. Explore a variety of artworks from talented local artists, ranging from paintings to jewelry, photographs, and everything in between. Immerse yourself in the vibrant art market while enjoying live music. Grab tasty food and treats, some beer and wine, while connecting with your community!

Lunchtime Lawn Concert: Harlem and the Heartbeats
Join Darnall’s Chance House Museum for our FREE Lunchtime Lawn Concerts with Harlem and the Heartbeats. Bring a picnic lunch with a blanket or lawn chair. FREE