Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Happy weekend! Check out Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at the National Theatre, see the FIFA World Cup Championship at CUT Above and tonight don’t miss the Embassy Chef Challenge.
Muggles and Wizards Welcome to the National Theatre!
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, the Broadway hit, is at The National Theatre now through September 7. The winner of six Tony Awards (including Best Play) tells the tale of Harry Potter’s stubborn son Albus who becomes friends with his rival Draco Malfoy’s son. A journey of epic proportions ensues. More information on tickets can be found here.
See Twisters at The Wharf
Courtesy IMDB.
Stormy weather is ahead—in the form of the 2024 summer movie hit “Twisters.” The movie is showing at The Wharf’s Sunset Cinema series this evening. The fun starts at 7 p.m. and as always, there will be hot pizza from Union Pie and Pacifico Beer from Cantina Bambina. More information on the screening can be found here.
Watch the FIFA World Cup Championship at CUT Above
CUT Above at Rosewood, Washington, D.C. will be streaming the FIFA World Cup Championship game on Sunday at 3 p.m. Guests can enjoy the action while sipping on seasonal cocktails and a menu inspired by tailgate food like a chicken schnitzel sandwich. More information on how to book your spot can be found here.
The Embassy Chef Challenge is Tonight
Courtesy Destination DC.
A gathering of embassy chefs from around the world will take place tonight at 6 p.m. at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium. Competing chefs will come together to showcase the unique flavors of their home countries. The winning chef will battle it out to win the coveted People’s Choice Award, which is chosen by attendee votes, and Judges’ Choice, which is selected by a panel of influential members of the diplomatic and culinary communities. More information on the event can be found here. Age 21+ only.
Check Out ‘Bloom at Good Hope Concert Series’ Cecily: A Tribute to the Queens of Disco’
Courtesy Strathmore.
This free concert at Good Hope Neighborhood Recreation Center is part of “Bloom by Strathmore,” which works to create community and expand arts access. This show pays tribute to the Queens of Disco like Donna Summer, Chaka Khan, Patti LaBelle and more. Singer Cecily is known for her soprano, poetic lyrics and soothing sound. More information can be found here.
Take a Weekend Trip to the Contemporary American Theater Festival
A play that will be performed at the Contemporary American Theater Festival. Courtesy Contemporary American Theater Festival.
Beginning July 11 through August 3, check out the Contemporary American Theater Festival at Shepherd University in West Virginia. Shepherdstown is a great weekend retreat for art and history lovers, and this year’s festival includes five world premiere plays by revolutionary playwrights.
“The plays on CATF’s 2025 season question who we are as people, and how we fit into our communities,” said CATF Artistic Director Peggy McKowen in a press release. “The journey to find belonging is about understanding the things that make us unique, but also the things that make us similar. There is an element of faith in all these plays — not necessarily religious, but a sense of faith that we place in people and situations that help us grow.”
More information can be found here.
Try Summer Sightlines Saturday at the Smithsonian
Saturday afternoon, head to the Smithsonian American Art Museum for their Summer Sightlines Saturday feature program which will focus on D.C. Martial Arts History. Local competitors will spar with their stories and go head-to-head in a (respectful) battle over D.C. Asian martial arts history. The program complements the “Sightlines: Chinatown and Beyond” exhibit presented by the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center. The event is free and open to the public, but registration is required. More information can be found here.
Georgetown Library Friends’ Used Book Sale
Saturday, July 12th, 10 a.m. & Sunday, July 13th, 1 p.m. | Georgetown Neighborhood Library
The Georgetown Library Friends will host their next giant used book sale July 12 and 13 on the lower level of the library, 3260 R St. NW. Come peruse 3,000-plus books (all new donations, no holdovers from previous sales, no library culls) in air-conditioned comfort! Many of the books are in mint condition.
Saturday, July 12, 10-11 am: Early admission for members of the Friends (You can join online at dclibraryfriends.org/georgetown)11 am-3 pm: General admission. Hardbacks $4, paperbacks $2, children’s books $2 and under.
Sunday, July 13, 1-3 pm: All books half-price or fill a regular-size grocery bag for $10. Cash or check preferred; Venmo and Zelle accepted. Sale proceeds are used to support library programs.