Shark Week may be over, but if you’re still raring for a fin-tastic time, head to The Wharf this Saturday, Aug. 2, for . This event on the Transit Pier comes packed with family-friendly, shark-themed activities.
Mary Katherine Cusack, communications manager at The Wharf, said this event has been hosted before, and what’s new this year includes a shark dunk tank, a doughnut eating contest with shark-themed doughnuts from Praline Bakery and a mechanical shark that attendees can attempt to ride.
Live music is also expected by the聽.
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Here’s what else is happening in the D.C. area:
DC
Water Is Magic Kayak Night
at Southeast D.C.’s Diamond Teague Park with a discounted kayak rate, thanks to the Capitol Riverfront BID. Single kayaks and double kayaks are available for two time slots on Thursday, July 31, at 5:45 p.m. and 7 p.m. Ticket prices vary.
African Diaspora International Film Festival
From Aug. 1-3, the 18th annual is celebrating African culture through films from around the world. The event is hosted at George Washington University with over 10 film screenings, some of which include Q&As.
CatVideoFest
Instead of watching cat videos on your smartphone, consider heading to The Miracle Theatre to enjoy an entire festival dedicated to felines. The family-friendly is running on Aug. 2, 3 and 9 with 10% of all ticket sales supporting City Kitties, a local cat rescue.
Accessory Swap
The Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library is inviting the public to a gathering on Sunday, Aug. 3, where attendees can . Visitors who wish to participate can contribute up to 15 pieces of accessories with the requirement that they must bring in items in order to leave with items. Registration is not mandatory.
D.C. Plant Swap
For those with a green thumb, head to Atlas Brew Works in Ivy City for a . The event is on Sunday, Aug. 3, available to those with or without plants in tow.
Enjoy the new additions at the National Air and Space Museum
This past Monday, the Smithsonian鈥檚 National Air and Space Museum debuted five new galleries, the renovated Lockheed Martin IMAX Theater and a transformed entrance. Learn more about these new features by reading all about it on 草莓传媒.
Maryland
Black Books Matter Fest
The independent bookstore specializing in works by the African diaspora, known as MahoganyBooks, is hosting its second ever . In National Harbor, Maryland, more than 50 authors and a host of area vendors are coming together for panels, book signings, kids storytimes and library card sign-ups with Prince George’s Memorial Library System. The free event is this Saturday, Aug. 2.
The Magic Duel
At The Writer’s Center in Bethesda, Maryland, be amazed by the . On Saturday, Aug. 2, this award-winning performance is packed with magic and clever mentalism. There are two showings, one at 5 p.m. and another at 8 p.m. Ticket prices start at $30.
“A Midsummer Night鈥檚 Dream”
Catch the tail-end of this , running through Sunday, Aug. 10. The production is being hosted at Olney Theatre Center in Olney, Maryland. Ticket prices vary.
Virginia
Thingamajig Invention Convention
For young, up-and-coming inventors, head to Alexandria, Virginia, for the YMCA鈥檚 on Thursday. Families who attend can enjoy meeting experts, participating in engaging activity stations and working on individual and team challenges. This event is free.
Fairfax County Carnival and Fair
For tons of family fun, Frying Pan Farm Park in Herndon, Virginia, is hosting the from July 31 through Aug. 3. Expect carnival games and rides, live entertainment and a “Big Truck Night” on Friday, Aug. 1. Ticket prices vary.
Cruel Summer
In a , several artists are coming together for a live performance at Jammin Java in Vienna, Virginia, on Friday, Aug. 8. The artists include Juliet Lloyd, Ryan Wright, Lena Traynham, Ashley Bangs, Maddie Ettrich, Kim Pittinger and Todd Wright. Tickets start at approximately $21.
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