Things to do in the DC area, August 16-18 – NBC4 Washington

We’re only halfway through August, but wow, the last month of summer might be the best yet.

We’re still looking at the Paris Olympics. Maryland welcomed home Katie Ledecky and Quincy Wilson – AKA the most decorated female Olympian in US history and the youngest male track athlete on Team USA.

The Summer Games may be winding down, and our last 8pm sunset of the year comes on Friday. But before we’re ready for school and the Paralympics… it wouldn’t be August without another one meow-velous summer competition.

Pet’s Prized Pets is back to support our Clear the Shelters campaign! This year, we want to see your pet’s gold medal worthy trick. Find more details here. We can’t wait to see your pets on the catwalk!

Before the summer sun goes down, there’s still time to take a trip to the beach! Or, go on a water adventure that doesn’t require crossing the Bay Bridge. Plus, it’s still sunflower season at many Maryland farms.

Weekend highlights

County fairs

County fair fever! Cram in all the rides and cookies you can Arlington, Montgomery and Prince William counties this week.

DC’s Summer Restaurant Week
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Summer Restaurant Week is back with more dining offers than ever.⁠

DC’s offers brunch and multi-course lunches ($25 or $35) or dinner ($40, $55 or $65) at more than 350 locations representing 75 different cuisines.

And DC is just kicking off a full season of restaurant weeks. Alexandria’s Restaurant Week kicks off this Friday, and Fairfax’s will run from September 2-8.

Washington Spirit International Friendlies: Spirit vs Arsenal
Sunday, 2pm game, Audi Field, $15+
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If you were all in watching the US Women’s National Team go for a gold medal at the Paris Olympics, you’ll be excited about the Washington Spirit Friendlies.

On Sunday, the Spirit will play Arsenal, England’s most successful women’s football club and the current home of Team USA’s Emily Fox, originally from Ashburn, Virginia.

It should be a great matchup, although the status of any Olympian, including Fox and Spirit star Trinity Rodman, is up for grabs.

However, on Sunday the Spirit will celebrate Olympians Gabby Carle, who played for Canada, and newly signed midfielder Leicy Santos, who represented Colombia.

Next weekend, Audi Field will host a double header. First up is Washington vs. Kansas City at noon. Next, Arsenal will face Chelsea for the second match of the International Friendlies. Then the Spirit is ready to celebrate its gold medalists, including Rodman. Look for the pink hair braiding station to try out Rodman’s memorable look.

“Emily in Paris” pop-up bar.

Bonjour, oui oui, I’m in Paris! Or at least you’ll feel like you’re Emily in Paris after stepping into Morris American Bar.

Adoption events for Clear the Shelters

Concerts this weekend

Chameleons, Saturday, 8 p.m., Black Cat, $40

Considered one of the greatest post-punk bands of all time, this English group is really unlike any other band under that label – a darker and more goth sound than others, plus hints of folk. They cover the classic 1986 album ‘Strange Times’. Details.

Things to do in DC

That 2000s BLOCK Party hosted by BOW WOW: Friday, The Bullpen in Southeast DC, $15+

Ben Schwartz & Friends: Friday, 8pm show, Anthem, $49.50-$75

Joy of African Movement Dance Class: Saturday, 9-10am, National Museum of African Art, free
FYI: Also Saturday, August 31st

Mystics vs. Lynx: Saturday, 2pm, Sports and Entertainment Arena

East of the River Fall Festival: 2-6 p.m., Sycamore & Oak on East St. Elizabeth, free
FYI: Backpack and school supplies for the first 500 kids, plus live music

Unplugged: DC Wine Festival: Saturday, 7-11pm, Nationals Park, $75-$110

Future & Metro Boomin: Sat., Capital One Arena

“MJ: The Musical”: Through Sept. 8, National Theatre

Sneaker Con: Sat. and Sun., Washington Convention Center, $30-$45

Unique Markets, Summer Pop-Up DC: Sat. and Sun., Dock5 at Union Market, free admission

Sky-High Sweat Sessions at the Kimpton Banneker Hotel: Sunday 9am Lady Bird THE Roof Top Free
FYI: Bring your own yoga mat. Attendees receive a free smoothie and 15% off brunch at Le Sel afterwards.

Washington Spirit International Friendlies: Spirit vs. Arsenal: Sunday, kick-off 2pm, Arsenal, $15+

“MAMMA MIA!”: Through Sept. 1, Kennedy Center, $49-$199

Things to do in Maryland

Montgomery County Farm Fair: Through Sun., Gaithersburg, $13.36+

All-Star Comedy at Cabin John Regional Park: Friday, 6-8 p.m., Cabin John Regional Park in Bethesda, free

RisuCon Anime and Cosplay Convention: Sat. and Sun., Montgomery County Conference Center in Rockville

Pro Motocross Championship: Saturday, Budds Creek Motocross Park in Mechanicsville, $35.52+

Hot Joe’s Summer Fest: Saturday, 5-8 p.m., 3309 Bunker Hill Road, Mt. Rainier, pay what you want

JAMAICA Fest: Sunday, noon to 9 p.m., Veterans Plaza in Silver Spring, free

Things to do in Virginia

Prince William County Fair: Through Aug. 17, Manassas, tickets at the gate are $25 for adults and $15 for children

Arlington County Fair: Through Aug. 18, Thomas Jefferson Community Center in Arlington, free admission

Alexandria Restaurant Week: Aug. 16-25

“The Sound of Music” Sing-A-Long: Friday, Filene Center at Wolf Trap, $29+

Leesburg Kite and Craft Festival: Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Ida Lee Park, free

Bands and Beer: Del Ray’s Summer Bar Crawl: Saturday, 12:30-6 p.m., along Mount Vernon Avenue in Alexandria’s Del Ray neighborhood, $15

Begonia Show: Saturday 9am to 4.30pm and Sunday afternoon to 3.30pm, Green Spring Gardens in Alexandria, free

Localpalooza with Black Flag: Saturday, 3 p.m. to midnight, 8890 Mathis Ave., Manassas, $20

Fairfax Comic Con: Sat. and Sun., Dulles Expo Center, $20+

Boyz II Men: Sat. and Sun., Filene Center at Wolf Trap, $45+

Jerry Seinfeld: Mon. and Tuesdays, Filene Center at Wolf Trap, $55+

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