Across the Georgetown neighborhood several artists and bands are coming together to perform for the public in a free music festival called .
F锚te de la Musique started in the Northwest D.C. neighborhood in 2024 and is being hosted this Saturday, June 20, across 10 locations with over 30 performances, from Georgetown Waterfront Park to Book Hill Park.
“This event is really about celebrating musicians and inviting people of all skill levels, ages, cultures, genres to make music in the neighborhood at different locations,” said Nancy Miyahira, director of arts and culture programs at Georgetown Heritage.
F锚te de la Musique, otherwise known as World Music Day or Make Music Day, is hosted around the world. with the goal to be free, accessible and open to all types of music.
Find Georgetown’s event map and lineup on .
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Here’s what else is happening in the D.C. area:
DC
Japanese Wagyu Week
Get a behind-the-scenes look at one of Japan’s most celebrated wagyu producers with this event. The Cleveland Park wine bar, Little Blackbird, is hosting through June 21, featuring nightly wagyu specials and a 20-seat finale dinner with products from Japan’s Nakamura Farm. For more food-focused events, head to 草莓传媒’s DMV Foodie Guide.
Home Rule Music Festival
This free music festival is entering its fifth year with live performances of jazz, go-go, hip-hop and soul music. The is on Saturday at The Parks at Walter Reed with headliners including Sun Ra Arkestra, the Chuck Brown Band and Trouble Funk, among others.
NoMa Pride Block Party
Head to the Northeast D.C. neighborhood, NoMa, on Saturday for the second annual . This inclusive, family-friendly gathering is free and open to the public.
Summer Jazz Celebration
With $40 tickets, the Kreeger Museum is hosting its on Saturday in their sculpture garden. Performing at the event is the Simone Baron Trio and the Elijah Jamal Balbed Quartet. Guests can bring their own canned beverages and picnic snacks along with a picnic blanket or collapsible, single-seat lawn chair.
Juneteenth Literary Jubilee & Black author Book Fest
For the fourth year, Planet Word is celebrating Black authors and language arts with their . The day’s events include Juneteenth-inspired arts and crafts, food and refreshments from SoFull Eats and a live performance by local West African Drum Ensemble Versatile Soundzz. The event is this Saturday and is free to attend.
Freedom To Flip Out
Compete in a Juneteenth pinball celebration, called , this Saturday at Lyman鈥檚 Tavern. A beginner tutorial will precede the event, followed by the Flipper Frenzy Tournament with awards and closing remarks to follow. The entry is free and games are pay-to-play.
A variety of Pride events to expect
This weekend, Pride Month is culminating in a myriad of must-see celebrations of the LGBTQ community. On Saturday is both the 17th Street Pride Block Party, the Capital Pride Family Fun Festival and the Capital Pride Parade. On Sunday, expect the Capital Pride Festival and the Capital Pride Concert. For more details on these and other events, check out 草莓传媒’s Pride Month event guide.
Maryland
Juneteenth Celebration at Olney Theatre
The Olney Theatre in Olney, Maryland, has a family-friendly planned on Friday with free entry. The day promises local vendors, a food truck and a presentation by Reynauld Smith from the Sandy Spring Slave Museum.
Juneteenth Freedom Day Celebration at National Harbor
This Friday, National Harbor is hosting the fifth annual with live entertainment, cultural experiences, local vendors and community programming.
Annapolis Juneteenth Celebration
On Saturday, the Bates Sports Complex in Annapolis, Maryland, is hosting a with a parade and festival.
Montgomery County Juneteenth Festival
At the , expect live concerts and performances, an artisans market and food from local vendors this Saturday in celebration of Juneteenth. The event is free to attend.
Virginia
“Watermelon & Red Birds: 鈥婣 Cookbook for Juneteenth and Black Celebrations”
Arlington, Virginia’s Central Library is hosting food writer and cookbook author Nicole A. Taylor this Thursday for a discussion of her book, the first cookbook to celebrate Juneteenth. The event includes a recipe demonstration, audience Q&A, a free food tasting and a book signing. Registration is recommended with first-come-first-served seating.
Alexandria Juneteenth Celebration
Friday’s , offers live go-go music, spoken word performances, junior cheer performances, line dancing, family-friendly activities and an Inova Blood Drive. The event at Charles Houston Recreation Center is free to attend.
Broadway in the Park
Fans of musicals and show tunes can go to Wolf Trap’s Filene Center this Saturday for live performances from performers from Signature Theatre and Wolf Trap. Tickets for the sixth annual event in Vienna, Virginia, start at approximately $50 per person.
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