This week pitches the D.C. area fully into festival season, with Adams Morgan Day, outdoor jazz festivals in Silver Spring and Rosslyn, outdoor art shows in Bethesda and on Capitol Hill, a four-day celebration of singer-songwriters in Annapolis, the Small Press Expo for lovers of comics and graphic novels, and the first stirrings of Oktoberfest at local breweries. Art All Night, which the District says drew more than 250,000 participants last year, returns for two nights of parties in all eight wards of the city, bringing live music, murals, DJs and pop-up fun. One of D.C.’s most adorable residents turns 5 with special treats on Saturday morning, while cyclists of all ages take to the city’s closed streets.
Friday is the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, and we’ve compiled a special list of exhibits and events. We also want to know about your favorite sports bar in the D.C. area.
Thursday, Sept. 10
National Gallery Nights at the National Gallery of Art
The fall season of the National Gallery of Art’s National Gallery Nights is upon us, with free after-hours parties in the museum happening the second Thursday of the month, from September through November. The first is an “American Icons”-themed party, marking National Gallery Nights’ 10th anniversary. The event invites partygoers to dress up in red, white and blue outfits to view the exhibition “American Icon: The U.S. Flag in Art”; create a work of art telling their own American story; and dance to DJ RBI’s hip-hop set. Upcoming themes include a Halloween “Monster Mash” bash in October and a “Gratitude” celebration in November. While the lottery for free tickets closed last week, a limited number of passes are available at the East Building entrance — first come, first served — starting at 5:30 p.m. 6 to 9 p.m. Free.
‘9/11: 25 Years Later’ lecture at the Air and Space Museum’s Udvar-Hazy Center
A discussion at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center focuses on the events of 9/11 at the Pentagon and Reagan National Airport. Chris Browne, the manager of National Airport on 9/11 who is now the director of the Air and Space Museum, and Michael Defina, the battalion chief of National Airport’s fire department that day, are among the panelists. Experts will also show off Foam 331, a foam-carrying rescue truck that fought the fires at the Pentagon. The lecture is also available to watch online. Pre-event admission at 7 p.m.; program from 8 to 9 p.m. Free; registration required.
Atlas Brew Works Oktoberfest
The big tents are being erected in Munich, but because Americans can’t wait to don lederhosen and show off their mug-holding skills, local breweries are getting Oktoberfest celebrations underway this week. It’s a three-night affair for Atlas Brew Works, which brings live polka music, commemorative glassware and discounted beers to three locations in turn. Thursday is the big night in Navy Yard, where there are $5 Festbiers all day, $6 Atlas pints from 5 to 8 p.m., and polka from 6 to 8. Alexandria follows on Friday, with the same specials, except $5 Festbiers only run until 9 p.m. The main location in Anacostia offers a special menu with brats and pretzels on Saturday, $6 pints from 3 to 6, and Festbiers a flat $5. And there’s polka from 4 to 6 p.m. Through Saturday. Free admission.
Annapolis Songwriters Festival
The bars and stages of Annapolis buzz during the annual Annapolis Songwriters Festival, which brings dozens of artists to almost two dozen venues over four days. Highlights include Young the Giant performing outdoors on Calvert Street on Saturday; alternative country singer (and Maryland native) Maggie Rose at Rams Head On Stage on Saturday; and singer-songwriter Valerie June at Maryland Hall on Sunday. Multiple “songwriters in the round” events, held in venues including the outdoor Annapolis Garden Theater as well as the Rams Head, give music fans to chance to hear up-and-coming musicians. But what really makes this festival worth it is just wandering the historic streets of Maryland’s capital and hearing music everywhere, from the beer gardens along the City Dock to refined wine bars to sailor-friendly dives. Only nine events, including those multi-songwriter showcases and a cruise on the Severn, are ticketed. Thursday through Sunday. Prices vary.
Love Letters of World War II at the Library of Congress
As part of the Library of Congress’s Veterans History Project, an award-winning dance performance will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the American Folklife Center. The performance will bring World War II stories to life through dance, with Mélange Dance Theater performing alongside 22 dancers and nine musicians in a production centered on the challenges of love during wartime. After the performance, there will be an onstage interview with the dance company’s executive director and teacher, Sarah Quintana. Doors open at 5:40 p.m. Free.
Pitch-a-Friend at Smokecraft BBQ in Arlington
There’s been an itch for a type of meet-cute or dating that doesn’t involve the apps, and a concept called Pitch-a-Friend might be the closest thing to it — a modern take on the olden days of meeting someone through mutual friends. At Smokecraft BBQ in Arlington, which typically serves smoked meats and sandwiches, you’ll instead find single friends being pitched through three- to five-minute slide presentations. It’s a chance to put your best friend on a pedestal while helping them find love. First, you’ll reserve a spot through the online form, then create your presentation with the things that make your friend a great catch for someone in the crowd. Include what they’re looking for, what they have to offer and what makes them the best. Plus, while you’re doing a good deed as a presenter, you’ll get a complimentary drink to reward you. And no, you don’t have to present: You can watch from the audience and mingle with the singles or your friends. 7 p.m. $5 for the presenter, free for watchers but RSVP is requested.
DC Art Now 2026 Opening Reception and Art All Night Kickoff at Eye Street Gallery
Did you know D.C. has its own civic art collection? The Art Bank Program purchases works from local artists for D.C., and then it loans the art out to public buildings, agencies and council offices for display. You can see the finalists for this year’s Art Bank Program and take a rare behind-the-scenes tour of the vault that holds the D.C. Commission on the Arts and Humanities’ collection, during an evening reception at the Eye Street Gallery near Canal Park. Guided tours of the vault run every 15 minutes, and are first-come, first-served. 6 to 8 p.m. Free.
Friday, Sept. 11
Art All Night
D.C. artists stay up late for the 15th edition of Art All Night, a weekend of creativity that touches all eight wards and transforms neighborhoods into galleries and performance stages. The free, two-day event goes until 3 a.m. (so not quite all night), drawing more than 100 artists to share their talent in music, dance, theater, film, sculpture, photography, poetry and painting. Schedules are still evolving, with each ward devising its own entertainment. For example, Mount Pleasant’s Friday plans include music, whether it’s psych rock at Bar Del Monte or Latin jazz at the library, as well as pop-up activities ranging from jewelry making to hand-poke tattoos. Congress Heights hosts three stages of music on Saturday, bringing in bands like Chelsey Green and the Green Project, and E.U. featuring Sugar Bear. Over in Logan Circle, the Saturday festivities include a fortune-telling booth at Jane Jane and fire dancers at Barrel House Cafe and Bar. Friday and Saturday from 7 p.m. to 3 a.m. Most activities free.
Celebrating 50 Years of WHUR’s ‘The Quiet Storm’ at Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library
Back in May 1976, a Howard University student named Melvin Lindsey made his debut on the university-owned WHUR-FM, playing what he called “mellow, soft rhythm and blues” by Black artists like Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye or Roberta Flack. The format became known as “the quiet storm,” for its sensuous and romantic melodies, and was copied nationwide. The D.C. Library’s central branch honors Lindsey, who died in 1992, with a live quiet storm broadcast by D.C. R&B star Raheem DeVaughn, live music, radio personalities, and food and drinks on the library rooftop. 7 p.m. to midnight. Free.
Submerge Project at Artechouse DC
The beloved Artechouse, located right off the National Mall, is back after a 16-month hiatus due to construction, with its biggest group art exhibit yet, “Beyond the Render,” premiering Friday. Perfect for a date night, you’ll walk through 18 interactive installations alongside a compilation of shorts created by digital artists, and it’ll take about 45 minutes. From floor to ceiling, Artechouse will show you an 18K-resolution digital world filled with lights, colors and glimpses into underwater realms and futuristic worlds. Featured will be art from David Ariew and his wife, Chelsea Evenstar, who created “1685,” a piece first shown at Coachella as part of DJ Zedd’s set. As part of the city’s Art All Night, the exhibit will be open late for its opening day, with a drink package available to guests. 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. $0-$31.50.
Lagerfest at Lost Generation Brewing
Oktoberfest season is lager season, and Lost Generation is making both a golden Festbier and a maltier Marzen to celebrate. But for this special Friday evening, Lost Generation is pouring 11 lagers, all priced at $6. Take your pick from German, Czech and hoppy West Coast lagers, including special pours from a German-style gravity keg. You can even stick a hot poker in your beer for extra caramel flavor. Beyond beer, there’s a live brass band and a stein-holding competition. 4 p.m. to midnight. Free.
The Art of Style at Union Station
If you’re walking through Union Station this weekend, you might run into a celebration of the station in the form of art, music and vendors. This is the Art of Style, a two-night showcase of living art activations, including models being live-painted by artists, a listening lounge, editorial portrait projections and a 3D installation from Trap Bob, a D.C.-based artist. And that’s just the start. There will also be a Mezzanine Market, where you can find vendors selling vintage streetwear and other styles. It’ll be arts galore, with something for almost everyone. Both nights are free, but only if you RSVP, and they run late into the night. Through Sept. 12. 7 p.m. to midnight. Free with RSVP.
‘Steel and Stone: Engineering the Response to 9/11′ and public programs at the National Museum of the U.S. Army
The newest exhibit at the National Museum of the U.S. Army at Fort Belvoir examines the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’s role responding to the 9/11 attacks and the recovery and rebuilding that followed. The museum includes many artifacts, most notably the giant American flag that was placed over the damage to the Pentagon on Sept. 12, 2001. The flag will be on display in the museum’s lobby on Sept. 11. Other public programs this weekend include making paper flowers for a remembrance display, joining an honor walk around the museum’s Warriors’ Field and a story time about the engineers. Through Sunday. Public programs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free; advance registration encouraged.
Saturday, Sept. 12
Qing Bao’s Birthday Celebration at the National Zoo
Happy fifth birthday Qing Bao! The National Zoo’s female giant panda turns 5 on Saturday and will celebrate with a special treat: a “custom fruit-based ice cake” served in her yard at 9 a.m. (Last year’s cake included beet, pineapple and apple juices.) This could be a momentous year for Qing Bao and partner Bao Li: Between ages 5 and 7, the Zoo says, is when giant pandas typically begin breeding. 9 a.m. Free; daily admission passes required.
Rosslyn Jazz Fest at Gateway Park
Music fans have a hard choice to make Saturday, with two of the region’s most popular festivals overlapping. The 34th Rosslyn Jazz Fest fills Gateway Park with a variety of sounds, including the funky soul-jazz of the organ-led trio Parlor Greens, the scrappy, rootsy New Orleans shuffles of Sally Baby’s Silver Dollars, and the propulsive rhythms of Plena Libre, which fuses jazz with Puerto Rican bomba and plena and bubbling hand drums to create irresistible dance music. The day also features local food trucks, games, family activities and outdoor bars. 1 to 7 p.m. Free.
Silver Spring Jazz Festival
The Silver Spring Jazz Festival puts a pair of stages on Ellsworth Drive downtown, with performances throughout the day. As in Rosslyn, the seven artists bring a mix of styles and themes: The Paul Carr Quartet, with guest vocalist Alison Crockett, is performing a tribute to John Coltrane; Marcus Johnson brings a smooth-yet-funky sound with the Urban Jam Band; and headliner Cimafunk blends Afro-Cuban jazz, hip-hop and old-school funk into a stellar Grammy-nominated package. The festival has multiple food and dining options, including a beer garden. 3 to 10 p.m. Free.
Bethesda Row Arts Festival
Billed as the region’s largest juried art show, the Bethesda Row Arts Festival returns with close to 200 artists in a wide variety of disciplines: glass and ceramics, sculptures and oil paintings, metalwork and woodwork. The festival is 28 years old, but 70 of this year’s artists are exhibiting in the streets of Bethesda for the first time. More than 30,000 visitors are expected to browse and buy over two days. Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free.
Capitol Hill Arts Walk
Porches, sidewalks, backyards and basements are transformed into mini art galleries during the Capitol Hill Arts Walk, which features more than 175 artists selling paintings, pottery, ceramics, prints, jewelry, textiles and accessories at 90 locations around the neighborhood. Locations stretch from the Folger Library to Congressional Cemetery, and Union Market to the Southeast-Southwest Freeway. Take a look at the map, pick a cluster of artists — maybe near Eastern Market or Lincoln Park to pair with brunch options — and start exploring. Note that not all artists are participating both days, so check the Hill Rag’s Art Walk website for up-to-date listings. Saturday and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. Free.
Small Press Expo at Bethesda North Marriott
Since 1994, the Small Press Expo has been the go-to gathering for fans and authors of independent comics and graphic novels. There are 22 panel discussions, covering the history of underground comics, the state of cartoons in Taiwan or Iran, and more. Guests can hear from award-winning artists like Lisa Hanawalt and Derf, or attend hands-on, prompt-driven workshops. Browse the tables piled with zines, graphic novels and comics, or attend the annual Ignatz Awards, which give prizes to the year’s best artists, books and new talent. Outside of the hotel, there are events across the area, including signings at bookstores. Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. Single-day tickets $16.74-$21.99; two-day tickets $32.49.
Women in Sports at the Wharf
It’s the third year of Women in Sports, where the city gathers to celebrate female athletes at the Wharf’s waterfront. You’ll have the option to practice your soccer skills with D.C. Power FC and try out a soccer darts inflatable, bring the entire family to the virtual golf simulator with the PGA, practice serving with Howard University’s women’s team or run drills with the Washington Prodigy — everything is interactive. You can also win prizes from the Washington Spirit or Volo D.C. right before making your own trading card. After you’re done running around, sit back and watch the battle for the title of the U.S. Open women’s tennis final on the jumbo screen at the Transit Pier. The entire event has a packed schedule, where you can find tennis, soccer, Volo, football, teeball and more, all while the official DJ for the Washington Mystics plays family-friendly music. 2 to 6 p.m. Free.
Arts Alive! Festival at Hylton Performing Arts Center
There’s something for every age group at the free Arts Alive! Festival in Manassas, co-sponsored by the Hylton Performing Arts Center and Prince William County. The littlest art fans are the target audience for the “Bubbles and Beach Balls Dance Party” and a Book Nook with guest readers, while older kids and adults can get into crafts and activities at a hands-on makerspace, a karaoke cafe, and open-mic spoken word poetry readings. Performances are scheduled throughout the day on multiple stages: You’ll find ballet and clogging dancers, shows by orchestras and choruses, and a set by headliners Capitol Fools, a political satire troupe that aims to show the humorous side of current events with jokey song parodies and impressions. Food trucks and a beer and wine garden round out the day. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free.
Wheatland Spring Oktoberfest
The mellifluous sound of the alpenhorn rings out at Wheatland Spring this weekend, as the Loudoun County farm brewery celebrates its eighth Oktoberfest. In addition to the excellent Ursprung Festbier, look for alphorn demonstrations, live music from the Alte Kameraden band, stein-holding and “best lederhosen and dirndl” competitions, games for children, and food options including Bavarian favorites, pretzels, and wood-fired pizza. Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Free; seating in the fest tent requires purchase of an $18 commemorative stein.
Mystic Market at Alamo Drafthouse in Crystal City
It’s not quite spooky season yet, but Alamo in Crystal City is getting a head start with its witchy-themed market. Shop vintage and handmade items from DMV vendors, including clothing, jewelry, artwork and more, while sipping on margaritas and witchy cocktails from the Alamo bar. If you’re not looking to spend money on items, there will be a tarot reader on-site, so come with an open mind. And if you’re in the market for a new pet friend, cats will be up for adoption through the Animal Welfare League of Arlington from 2 to 5 p.m. 2 to 7 p.m. Free.
‘Celebration of Textiles: Andean Traditions’ at the Textile Museum
The Textile Museum’s current exhibition, “Weaving an Empire: Textiles of the Inka World,” displays rare clothing worn by communities under Inca rule in South America in the 15th and 16th centuries. This festival goes deeper into the culture, with a traditional Peruvian fashion show; Bolivian and Peruvian dance performances; a demonstration of cajón, a Peruvian percussion instrument; and the chance to meet llamas and sheep. Families can participate in a scavenger hunt and hands-on crafts. The museum is also hosting artists demonstrating skills like lace-making and spinning. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free.
DC Bike Ride
This weekend, the DC Bike Ride celebrates its 10th year of shutting down D.C. thoroughfares to cars so thousands of cyclists have the streets to themselves while cruising past the city’s most iconic monuments. Riders of all levels are invited to participate in what’s billed as a ride, not a race. The morning begins downtown on Constitution Avenue and ends with a Finish Festival along Pennsylvania Avenue, featuring food, drink and live entertainment with the U.S. Capitol as a backdrop. DC Public Schools are among the communities beneficiaries from entry fees. Corrals open at 6 a.m. and bikers start at 8 a.m. $60-$225; Free for kids ages 3 to 7 to ride along.
All Hat No Cattle: Andrew Sa at Pie Shop
Calling all urban cowboys and cowgirls: All Hat No Cattle, the series organized by D.C. country band Heaven Forbid, is organizing a special honky-tonk night at Pie Shop, with two voices and perspectives you don’t often hear in mainstream country. Headlining is Chicago’s Andrew Sa, who released his debut album, “American Rough,” this year. Songs like “Lavender Cowboy” and “Your Whisper” are melancholy and moving, with Sa’s aching crooning, floating like a phantom over resonating guitar, bringing to mind Roy Orbison and Chris Isaak, though Sa cites Patsy Cline as an influence. Opening is Rachel Porter, born in Guam and raised in rural Virginia, whose songs are packed with hooks while telling stories of payday loans and falling behind, framed by soaring pedal steel and plucky fiddles. 8 p.m. $15-$20.
Tropical Heat Dome 4th Anniversary at Marx Cafe
One of the area’s most vibrant DJ parties celebrates its fourth anniversary this weekend in Mount Pleasant. Leon City Sounds — a duo that can be found getting crowds dancing at block parties, upstairs at the Green Zone, or at the Smithsonian — and Electric Cowbell’s DJ Crown Vic deftly move between cumbia, boogaloo, salsa dura and other tropical styles while only spinning vinyl. DJ Rumba-Fi is also on the bill for Tropical Heat Dome’s takeover of a packed (and probably sweaty) Marx Cafe. 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Free.
Babymetal at Jiffy Lube Live
A goofy gimmick that became an institution, this Tokyo trio melds J-pop with full-bore heavy metal. The chirpy vocals are punctuated by guttural growls, the sing-along choruses are underpinned by thunderous instrumentation, and everything — including choreographed dancing, of course — is executed with machinelike precision. So what if the group sings of its fealty to chocolate rather than the devil? 7:20 p.m. $36-$308.
Opera in the Circle in Dupont Circle
Raymond Ghattas, a baritone opera singer, will fill Dupont Circle park with his voice, alongside other professional D.C. opera singers for an afternoon of Opera on Stage, part of the BID’s Music in the Circle series and only its second time ever. Music will cover a wide selection in multiple languages, with a side of soft-pop covers you may hear on the radio and even a few classics, as performed by Celine Dion or Andrea Bocelli. 12 to 3 p.m. Free.
Sunday, Sept. 13
Adams Morgan Day
The 48th Adams Morgan Day festival arrives with some uncertainty: At press time, it’s unclear whether 18th Street NW will be closed between Columbia and Kalorama Roads. Either way, expect a party throughout the neighborhood, with live music on multiple stages, including Jamaican reggae veteran Carl Malcolm; a dance plaza with performances by various groups; the unveiling of a new community mural on Columbia Road; outdoor yoga; walking tours of the neighborhood; and a kids’ zone sponsored by Volo Sports. Restaurants and bars offer specials up and down the strip. Noon to 6 p.m. Free.
Clayfest at Brookland Art Walk
More than two dozen potters are setting up shop at the Brookland Arts Walk on Sunday afternoon, selling their wares and participating in demonstrations. There are hands-on modeling opportunities for all ages, as well as music and food and drinks from local vendors. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free.
Brews and Braids at the Atlas Brew Works in Alexandria
Brews and Braids is a 90-minute workshop designed for dads, designed to teach them the basics of doing their little ones’ hair, whether that means braids or a ponytail. Don’t worry, you won’t be the only beginner in attendance, and your hands certainly won’t be empty — it’s not called Brews and Braids for nothing. Other dads will learn alongside you, practicing on mannequins while sipping beer from local brewery Atlas Brew Works. Your ticket includes access to one-on-one instruction from local hair expert Ali Gleason, a drink ticket that covers your first few sips, and a goodie bag. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. $50.
Hispanic Heritage Month Kickoff Celebración at Prince George’s Publick Playhouse
Hispanic Heritage Month begins Sept. 15, and the D.C. area is coming alive with events over the next week. Prince George’s County’s Hispanic Heritage Month Kickoff Celebración at the Publick Playhouse in Hyattsville includes live music from Pablo Antonio y La Firma, a 12-person tropical band; salsa lessons and demonstrations by Salsa with Sylvia; and face painting and activities for families. 2 to 5 p.m. Free.
Pets Unleashed at Congressional Cemetery
Sunday is National Pet Memorial Day, intended to be a day for “honoring our pets both past and present.” At Congressional Cemetery, this means the return of a guided tour devoted to notable pet lovers interred at the historic Capitol Hill burying ground, as well as the history of its K-9 Corps of dog-walkers, who helped change the cemetery’s fortunes. Dogs are welcome with the purchase of a day pass. 1 p.m. $11.20 per human; $15 per dog day pass.
End of Summer Block Party at Calvert Woodley Fine Wines and Spirits
Yes, it’s the end of summer, but that doesn’t mean it’s the end of partying. At Calvert Woodley Fine Wines and Spirits, right off the Van Ness Metro stop, the parking lot will quickly transform into a nighttime BBQ, with drink tastings from the store and local vendors, as well as a soundtrack from a live DJ. Samples and tastings will include beer, wine, spirits and more, just like the store’s name, but the main idea is to celebrate and commemorate a summer well spent. If you missed that one summer cookout and are craving one last burger or hot dog with a beer, head over to Northwest Washington for an evening in a parking lot. 5 to 8 p.m. Free, RSVP requested.
Monday, Sept. 14
Hispanic Heritage Jazz Month at Blues Alley
Blues Alley collaborates with embassies from across the Americas during its Hispanic Heritage Jazz Month. Chilean artists are first to the stage, beginning with the Claudio Rubio Quintet on Monday, and continuing through Sept. 20. Musicians from Argentina, Honduras, Colombia, Peru and Uruguay follow, before the series wraps with Cuban performers in October. Through Oct. 18. $25-$60.
Tuesday, Sept. 15
Congressional Black Caucus Legislative Foundation Welcome Parties
We know the city will be buzzing with visitors from other states for the week’s festivities, and there are a few parties one can attend before the official conference begins, with events happening in different corners of the city. Starting Tuesday, there will be a welcome party with DJ Schemes at 12 Stories Bar at the Wharf, with appetizers and drinks. Appetizers will be on them, and drinks are on you at the cash bar (7 to 10 p.m. $50.). Then, over at SYN in Dupont Circle, attend a welcome mixer, a place to have conversations and connect with those you’ll be rubbing shoulders with throughout the week (6 to 10 p.m., $0-$23.18).
Noche Mexicana at Taquería Xochi
Navy Yard’s Taquería Xochi is throwing a party that honors Mexican Independence Day and the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month. The two-day Noche Mexicana features music, margarita and tequila specials, and a menu with costras, a taco with crispy cheese, and traditional pozole rojo stew with hominy and pork. Tuesday and Wednesday. Prices vary.
Little Gay State Fair at Dew Drop Inn
If you missed last week’s D.C. State Fair, with its pie-eating contests and awards for the best pieces of D.C.-centric art, this week brings its queer cousin to the Dew Drop Inn. The Little Gay State Fair features a “best mullet” competition, awards for the best pet portrait and depiction of the Dew Drop “in any medium,” a flash tattoo pop-up, a clothing swap, and a vendor market. 7 p.m. Free.
Wednesday, Sept. 16
AFI Latin American Film Festival at AFI Silver
The annual AFI Latin American Film Festival brings dozens of films to Silver Spring’s Silver Theatre, plus a slate of events including Q&As with filmmakers and receptions sponsored by embassies. Ten films are making their U.S. or North American premieres, including opening-night feature “The Match,” a documentary about the legendary and controversial 1986 World Cup quarterfinal between Argentina and England. Through Oct. 7. Most screenings $15; all-access pass $200.
Dominique Fils-Aimé at Bethesda Theater
Often classified as a jazz performer, this bilingual Haitian-Quebecois singer also draws from blues and soul. On her latest album, “My World Is the Sun,” the instrumentation tends toward jazz. But Fils-Aimé’s warm and powerful alto recalls Motown girl-group sass, especially when it’s electronically multiplied into harmonic chorales. And Fils-Aimé can belt as elegantly as she croons. 8:30 p.m. $53-$64.
District Noir: A Night of Black Excellence at Zooz
If you can’t get outside on a Tuesday and you’re in town for the week’s festivities, Zooz at the Wharf has a place for you in its lounge, with a night of dancing and music, style and culture with fellow attendees. The night will feature the same DJ from 12 Stories Bar the night before, DJ Schemes. Think drinks and food, but also mingling and tons of dancing, all in business attire, as it is a requirement for admission. Through Sept. 17. 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. $0-$25.33.
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