Thursday, June 12, 2025
Another weekend awaits with plenty to do! Check out a community-driven performance at Folger, see Nelly after the Nats game Friday and don’t miss the last chance to see the “Forever Fearless” art exhibit at Union Market. Enjoy!
TONIGHT: The National Chamber Ensemble Welcomes Guest Host Lynda Carter
Courtesy National Chamber Ensemble.
The National Chamber Ensemble will perform Vivaldi’s “Four Seasons” at 7:30 p.m. tonight. The show, at The Kennedy Center’s Terrace Theater, is a Nancy Peery Marriott Discovery Concert and marks the season finale for the ensemble. More information on last-minute tickets can be found here.
Also Tonight: Catch the Original ‘Happy Gilmore’ at The Wharf
Happy Gilmore. Courtesy IMDBPro.
Before the much-anticipated sequel is released next month, rewatch “Happy Gilmore” at The Wharf at 7 p.m. Free movies on Transit Pier will be screening all summer long on Thursday evenings. The series, presented by Pacifico, include comedies, action movies, Blockbusters and more. More information on the event can be found here.
It’s Getting ‘Hot in Herre’ Or It’s Just The Nats Next Summer Concert Series Artist
Courtesy Washington Nationals.
2000s hit rapper Nelly is headed to Nationals Park Friday for a special post-game concert. The artist, famous for his hits like “Hot in Herre,” “Ride Wit Me” and “Air Force Ones” will be performing his hits after the 6:45 p.m. game versus the Texas Rangers. More information on the game and show can be found here.
Last Chance to Catch ‘Forever Fearless’
A sculpture by artist Roxanne Christie.
An exhibit highlighting 17 D.C.-based artists is ending Sunday. “Forever Fearless,” a traveling collection of original sculptures, is sponsored by Our Daughters’ Futures Fund (ODFF) and currently at D.C.’s Union Market District. The traveling collection of unique sculptures will be auctioned off on Tuesday, June 17 at a fundraising event, along with works by artists like Maggie O’Neill and Halim Flowers. More information on the exhibit can be found here.
A Romantic Comedy at the Folger Shakespeare Library
Katherine Harroff is a playwright, producer, director, and actor and Artist-in-Residence at the Folger Shakespeare Library where she also serves as the Director of Engagement.
The second installation of community-driven performances of true love stories from community storytelling workshops comes to Folger Shakespeare Library Saturday and Sunday. Attend a performance (you can choose 6 different performances each day at 1 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.) and begin your journey at the Haskell Center. Guests will be greeted by artists and whisked away on a guided tour of entertaining and playful, at times moving scenes. More information on the shows can be found here.
The Bloom at Good Hope Concert Series Welcomes Nataly Merezhuk
Courtesy Strathmore.
Saturday at the Good Hope Recreation Center in Silver Spring, check out classically trained violinist Nataly Merezhuk. Her focus has evolved more into jazz as of late, and her debut album has been featured on NPR. The concert is free and part of “Bloom by Strathmore,” which works to expand access to the arts. More information can be found here.
The Untitled Unauthorized Hunter S. Thompson Musical
Now through July 13 at Signature Theatre, check out a new musical about journalist and author Hunter S. Thompson. The rock musical has music and lyrics from Joe Iconis and is directed by Tony Award winner Christopher Ashley. More information on tickets can be found here.
See ‘With Passion and Purpose’ at The National Gallery of Art
Courtesy National Gallery of Art.
From the collection of Larry D. and Brenda A. Thompson (who have championed the work of Black artists for over 40 years), this exhibit celebrates the biggest group of objects by Black artists to enter the National Gallery of Art’s collection at one time. Check out over 60 paintings, prints, sculptures, drawings and more organized in themes from music to social politics to civil rights. Featured artists include Jacob Lawrence, Kara Walker, Vivian Browne, Alonzo Davis and others. More information can be found here.