Enjoy a fun weekend in the DMV with volunteer opportunities, concerts and plenty of chances for good food!
Check out a handful of the many events happening this weekend — and dive into the Washington Informer Calendar for more.
Thursday, July 9
Take 5: Jazz at SAAM with Joshua Bayer
5 p.m. –7 p.m. | Free
Smithsonian American Art Museum, F Street NW & 8th Street NW, Washington, D.C., 20001
Celebrate a uniquely American art form with “Take 5: Jazz at SAAM,” a series of free, live performances. This week, jazz guitarist, bassist, and composer Joshua Bayer will perform a selection of his 1960s post-bop-influenced original compositions.
Borrow a board game to play during the concert and stop by the Courtyard Café to purchase refreshments. Plus, the National Portrait Gallery, which shares the building with SAAM, is hosting community chalk art activities by Chalk Riot for attendees to enjoy throughout the performance.
Volunteer at Union Temple Church’s Farm
7:45 a.m. –9:45 a.m. | Free
Union Temple Baptist Church, 1225 W Street SE, Washington, D.C., 20020
Help Union Temple Baptist Church plant, weed and water the garden beds at this farm in the center of Anacostia and entirely run by volunteers.
It is advised to dress ready to get dirty and be comfortable in the weather of the day. Children accompanied by a parent or guardian are welcome.
Friday, July 10
4 p.m. – 8 p.m. | Free
275 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Annapolis, MD 21401
With 12+ food trucks serving up an amazing variety of cuisine, free admission, and fun for all ages, this is a family-friendly weekly event of the season.
Saturday, July 11
Tiny Desk Contest On The Road 2026
7 p.m. | $35+
The Howard Theatre, 620 T Street NW, Washington, D.C., 20001
NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest is back on the road in 2026, bringing its one-of-a-kind concert experience to the Howard Theatre. The show will feature this year’s Tiny Desk Contest winner, Cure For Paranoia— the genre-bending hip-hop group from Dallas, Texas, led by Cameron McCloud— along with two up-and-coming artists from the local area.
1 p.m. to 4 p.m.| Free
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G Street NW, Washington, D.C., 20001
For one afternoon only, the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library will transform into a lively fairground inspired by the creativity, energy, and community spirit that define Washington, D.C. Bring friends and family for A Day at the Fair— an immersive experience filled with interactive carnival games, rides, live performances, delicious treats, and unexpected moments of discovery around every corner.
Sunday, July 12
12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m.| $65
Cut Seven Logan Circle, 1101 Rhode Island Avenue NW, Washington, D.C., 20005
This event blends low-impact, full-body mat Pilates with intentional puppy interaction— designed to calm the nervous system, elevate mood, and leave participants glowing.
Each class is led by a top-tier Pilates instructor and begins with 45 minutes of expertly guided mat class, followed by 30 minutes of relaxed, feel-good time with carefully selected puppies. Expect soft moments, gentle play, and plenty of Instagram-worthy content in a beautifully styled studio environment.
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