{"id":2497169,"date":"2026-07-10T21:49:47","date_gmt":"2026-07-10T21:49:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2497169"},"modified":"2026-07-10T21:49:47","modified_gmt":"2026-07-10T21:49:47","slug":"dmv-weekend-music-food-and-community-activities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/dmv-weekend-music-food-and-community-activities\/","title":{"rendered":"DMV Weekend: Music, food, and community activities"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Enjoy a fun weekend in the DMV with volunteer opportunities, concerts and plenty of chances for good food!\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check out a handful of the many events happening this weekend \u2014 \u00a0and dive into the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtoninformer.com\/calendar\/#\/\">Washington Informer Calendar<\/a> for more.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Thursday, July 9<\/strong><\/p>\n<aside class=\"scaip scaip-1    \">\n\t\t<\/aside>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/americanart.si.edu\/events\/take-5-jazz-saam-joshua-bayer-july-9-2026\">Take 5: Jazz at SAAM with Joshua Bayer<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">5 p.m. \u20137 p.m. | Free<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtoninformer.com\/calendar\/#\/show?search=Smithsonian+American+Art+Museum&amp;format=all\">Smithsonian American Art Museum<\/a>, F Street NW &amp; 8th Street NW, Washington, D.C., 20001<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Celebrate a uniquely American art form with \u201cTake 5: Jazz at SAAM,\u201d 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.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Borrow a board game to play during the concert and stop by the Courtyard Caf\u00e9 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.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"scaip scaip-2    \">\n\t\t<\/aside>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/buildingbridgesdc.org\/event\/volunteer-at-union-temple-churchs-farm\/2026-07-16\/\">Volunteer at Union Temple Church\u2019s Farm<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">7:45 a.m. \u20139:45 a.m. | Free<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtoninformer.com\/calendar\/#\/show?search=Union+Temple+Baptist+Church&amp;format=all\">Union Temple Baptist Church<\/a>, 1225 W Street SE, Washington, D.C., 20020<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside class=\"scaip scaip-3    \">\n\t\t<\/aside>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Friday, July 10<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/H2FoodTruckFridaysAnnapolis\">Food Truck Fridays<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">4 p.m. \u2013 8 p.m. | Free<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtoninformer.com\/calendar\/#\/details\/food-truck-fridays\/18500544\/2026-07-10T16\">275 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Annapolis, MD 21401<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside class=\"scaip scaip-4    \">\n\t\t<\/aside>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Saturday, July 11<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketweb.com\/event\/tiny-desk-contest-on-the-howard-theatre-tickets\/14831113?utm_medium=affiliate&amp;utm_source=258147-CitySpark&amp;irgwc=1&amp;afsrc=1&amp;clickid=TYHR8%3A3KpxyZWWzwAjxU5zMyUkuQKVXHW1uozY0&amp;camefrom=CFC_BUYAT_258147&amp;impradid=258147&amp;REFERRAL_ID=tmfeedbuyat258147&amp;wt.mc_id=aff_BUYAT_258147&amp;impradname=CitySpark&amp;ircid=4272\">Tiny Desk Contest On The Road 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">7 p.m. | $35+\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtoninformer.com\/calendar\/#\/show?search=The+Howard+Theatre&amp;format=all\">The Howard Theatre<\/a>, 620 T Street NW, Washington, D.C., 20001<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">NPR\u2019s 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\u2019s Tiny Desk Contest winner, Cure For Paranoia\u2014 the genre-bending hip-hop group from Dallas, Texas, led by Cameron McCloud\u2014 along with two up-and-coming artists from the local area.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"scaip scaip-5    \">\n\t\t<\/aside>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/dclibrary.libnet.info\/event\/16786857\">A Day at the Fair<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1 p.m. to 4 p.m.| Free<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtoninformer.com\/calendar\/#\/show?search=Martin+Luther+King+Jr.+Memorial+Library&amp;format=all\">Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library<\/a>, 901 G Street NW, Washington, D.C., 20001<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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\u2014 an immersive experience filled with interactive carnival games, rides, live performances, delicious treats, and unexpected moments of discovery around every corner.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sunday, July 12<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/puppies-pilates.com\/products\/puppies-and-pilates-washington-dc-location\">Puppies and Pilates<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m.| $65<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtoninformer.com\/calendar\/#\/show?search=CUTSEVEN+located+in+the+HOLM+Condominiums&amp;format=all\">Cut Seven Logan Circle,<\/a> 1101 Rhode Island Avenue NW, Washington, D.C., 20005<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This event blends low-impact, full-body mat Pilates with intentional puppy interaction\u2014 designed to calm the nervous system, elevate mood, and leave participants glowing.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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. 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