Weekend Buzz: May 15, 2025
It's a super busy weekend coming up around town! World Pride 2025 DC begins Saturday, May is AAPI Awareness Month, and as we move to late spring, events are ramping up: Victorian Heritage Day in Falls Church, a local Pierogi Fest, the annual Blessing of the Fleet at the Wharf DC, and a new D.C. sports team to root for, DC Inferno! We also have local dance, music, comedy, visual arts, and theater suggestions. Enjoy!
Travel Back in Time!
Victorian Heritage Day
at Cherry Hill Farmhouse
Cherry Hill Farmhouse, 312 Park Ave., Saturday, May 17, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Ever wonder what it was like to live in Falls Church in the late 1800s? Come and join the Victorian Society at Falls Church and learn about the lives of ordinary citizens through a variety of exhibits and activities and how major events and innovations impacted their world.
There will be special exhibits and activities in recognition of the 150th anniversary of Falls Church’s charter as a town in 1875! The focus will be on the 1870s through 1890s, with costumed re-enactors, displays and demonstrations on period fashion, toys and games, schooling, shopping, dining, leisure, travel, music, and entertainment. Children’s activities will include coloring sheets, scavenger hunts, and more.
Also, enjoy Music of the Victorian Era and a Children’s Scavenger Hunt!
Adjacent to the Falls Church City Hall and Saturday Farmers’ Market (9 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.) Free admission and nearby parking, including space in the Kaiser Permanente parking structure at Park and Maple Avenues.
Presented by the Victorian Society at Falls Church, in cooperation with the Friends of Cherry Hill Foundation and the Recreation & Parks Department, City of Falls Church.
Celebrate World Pride DC
May 17 – June 8, 2025.
2025 marks the 50th Anniversary of Pride celebrations in Washington, D.C.! The Capital Pride Alliance is excited for Washington, D.C. to host WorldPride 2025 and share this momentous and exciting milestone with our international community.
WorldPride is occurring at a crucial time, bringing together voices from around the world to support the LGBTQ+ community’s ongoing fight for equality, visibility, and justice. We encourage everyone in our global community to participate in this historic moment. By showing up and supporting Pride events globally, the LGBTQ+ community will be visible, vigilant, and heard.
The Fabric of Freedom
Be a part of The Fabric of Freedom, May 17-June 8, 2025, in Washington, D.C.!
Throughout history, people have used fabrics as expressive symbols, to communicate identities, and as forms of resistance. While the LGBTQ+ community faces growing challenges both in the United States and worldwide from those seeking to divide rather than unite, it’s the fabric of our community — through our rich cultures, diverse identities, and backgrounds — that will guide us forward towards a better future.
DC Latinx Pride, API Pride, Trans Pride Washington DC launch this weekend! For more info about World Pride DC go here.
Arlington Palooza 2025
Lubber Run Community Center, 300 N. Park Dr., Arlington, Saturday, May 17, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
World Pride 2025 begins Saturday, May 17! And you can celebrate nearby.
Arlington's Department of Parks & Recreation is excited to announce Arlington Palooza is back and bigger than ever! Join us at Lubber Run Community Center for a live music street fair as Arlington celebrates all things recreation and music. De-stress on the lawn as Dupont Brass headlines our many acts on the outdoor main stage. There’s something for everyone when food trucks, artisans, moon bounces, games and community vendors fill the streets. Come inside the community center for animal encounters, child story time, crafts, immersive light show and dance lessons for all ages.
This year, Arlington Palooza takes place on the first day of World Pride 2025 in D.C., joining events across the region that honor and celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community! Celebrate World Pride with us through pride-themed activities, including:
- Pride Story Time: Join us to hear inclusive stories celebrating diversity and love;
- Pride Crafts: Create your own flags and friendship bracelets to show your support and celebrate World Pride;
- Interactive Art Project: Contribute to our community art project by adding to our Virginia LOVE sign, symbolizing unity and pride.
Learn more about World Pride in Arlington here!
Local Dance
Dance Performance & Lesson
with Salangai Arts School of Classical Dance
FUNDAY MONDAY! Stacy C. Sherwood Center, 3740 Blenheim Blvd., Fairfax, Monday, May 19, 10:30 a.m. FREE.
A wonderful way to introduce young children to international dance! Salangai Arts was a huge hit at our National Dance Day 2024 event, and we're thrilled to have them perform and introduce South Indian Dance to our little ones... and their adults!
Funday Monday is geared towards ages 3 - 5, but children of all ages are welcome! Sponsored by the City of Fairfax Commission on the Arts. Celebrating Asian/Pacific Islander History Month.
Local Music
Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass & Other Delights
Capital One Hall, Main Theater, 7750 Capital One Tower Road, Tysons, Friday, May 16, 7:00 p.m. On Sale Now!
Enjoy an evening with, Herb Alpert and his brand new Tijuana Brass. Herb along with his 6 great musicians will be playing all of your favorite TJB hit songs just as you remember hearing them while growing up.
2025 will mark the 60th anniversary of the iconic album, “Whipped Cream & Other Delights.” Herb and the band will be performing many of those great songs in addition to many other hit songs we all know; “The Lonely Bull,” “Spanish Flea,” “Taste of Honey,” “Mexican Shuffle,” “Tijuana Taxi,” “This Guy’s In Love With You,” “What Now My Love,” “Zorba the Greek,” “Ladyfingers,” “Rise,” and many other delights.
The show runs 90 minutes and is informal as Herb loves to answer questions from the audience about his career, A&M Records and the many iconic artists like Sergio Mendes & Brasil 66, The Carpenters and Burt Bacharach with whom he has worked over the past 63 years. The show features a giant video screen that displays hundreds of classic photos, videos, art and various memorabilia from Herb’s music career.
A really exciting show and truly a Once in a Lifetime Concert Event!
For ticket info go here.
Big Tow
Clare & Don’s Beach Shack, 130 N. Washington St., Saturday, May 17, 6:00 p.m.
Big Tow is "One of D.C. Area's Favorite Bands!" Tunes you may or may not have heard before. Something for everyone.
Influences: The Band, Jackson Browne, The Mavericks, Bruce Springteen, Ray Charles, Wilco, Jason Isbell, BoDeans, Decemberists, Elvis Costello, Crowded House, John Hiatt, Ryan Adams, Steely Dan, Traveling Wilburys, Tom Petty...
For more info go here.
Local Comedy
Asian Comedy Showcase
Celebrate AAPI Awareness Month in May
Capital One Hall, The Vault, 7750 Capital One Tower Road, Tysons, Saturday, May 17, 7:00 p.m.
Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month by watching some of the funniest Asian comedians in the country! This all-Asian lineup features (from L to R) Justin Um (NBC), Shaunak Godkhindi (Don’t Tell Comedy), Ray Lau (Don’t Tell Comedy), Shelley Kim (CBS), and Christian Escoto (DC Improv).
Justin Um is a clean comedian with a natural ability to connect and engage with various audiences through his unwavering happiness. He describes his style of comedy as "vulnerable and empathetic humor," which is exhibited by his love and genuine affection for people. Justin focuses on sharing his unique experiences as a second-generation immigrant through his insightful perspective, self-deprecating honesty, and positive crowd interactions. Justin has been featured on NBC, CBS, and The Korea Times, and has hosted for Ian Bagg, Geoffrey Asmus, Benji Brown, Francisco Ramos, and many others. @justinumcomedy
Born and raised in Washington, D.C., Christian Escoto began performing comedy after his high school graduation. Since then, he regularly performs around the D.C. area and the Baltimore region. Using his quick wit and stage persona, Christian entertains the audience with jokes and stories about growing up in the DMV as a Filipino-American. He's a regular at the DC Improv and the Hotbed Comedy Club. Christian has been seen at Skankfest, San Francisco Sketchfest, Asheville Comedy Festival and has showcased at NACA and APCA conferences. He currently tours colleges all across the country. @cgescoto
Shelley Kim is a comedian, producer, and content creator based in Washington D.C. A rising star, Shelley has been featured in the Washingtonian, “The Art of Comedy” on PBS, and “Comedy in the Capital” on CBS. The Washington Post also listed her as one of the “10 Funniest Comedians Working in D.C. right now.” She's performed with national headliners including Ramy Youssef, Todd Barry, Dulce Sloan, and Judah Friedlander. Most recently, Shelley opened for Roy Wood Jr. and Jordan Klepper on their sold-out “America: For the Last Time” tour. @machinegunshelley
Shaunak Godkhindi is an NYC-based comedian, who performs all over the country. His standup has been heard on Netflix is a Joke Radio, and he has a special on Don’t Tell Comedy. He’s performed at festivals such as SXSW, High Plains, Laughing Skull Fest, Red Clay Comedy Fest, and has garnered a small following through viral sketch comedy and online characters. He once made a lady laugh so hard she peed a little and she emailed him after the show saying that her night was ruined. If you’re around Shaunak, you’re probably smiling! @shaunakg
Ray Lau is a Cantonese American standup comedian. His style has been praised by audiences for being unique, relatable, lighthearted, and playful. Ray’s most viral joke is about the “Chipotle Bean Scheme” and has been seen millions of times online. He has filmed a secret set for Don’t Tell Comedy and was featured on Season 2 of Iliza Schlesinger’s The Locals. You can often see Ray performing live across Southern California and all over the country. @rayjlau
For ticket info go here.
Local Visual Arts
"Faces & Figures"
Gallery of Falls Church Arts, 700-B West Broad St., Through June 1.
Falls Church Arts continues its support of arts in the community through its upcoming exhibit "Faces & Figures."
The recently juried exhibition showcases a vibrant collection of works that capture the human form through a diverse range of expressions and materials. Featuring folk art, naive, and primitive styles alongside striking photography, figure drawings and emotive sculpture, the show highlights the raw creativity and emotional depth of its artists. From bold, unrefined lines to unexpected textures, this exhibition celebrates the power of individuality and storytelling through art.
Faces & Figures runs through June 1, 2025.
Juror Teresa Oaxaca is an American-born artist currently based in Washington, D.C. She's a full-time painter whose works can be seen in collections and galleries throughout the United States and internationally. Her talent has been recognized and rewarded by museums and institutions such as the American Museum of the Cowboy, the former Corcoran Gallery of Art, the Art Renewal Center, the Elisabeth Greenshields Foundation, the Posey Foundation, and the Portrait Society of America, as well as the Museu Europeu D’Art Modern in Barcelona.
Oaxaca's training includes a four-year diploma at the Angel Academy of Art (Florence, Italy), graduate studies at the Florence Academy, an apprenticeship with Odd Nerdrum in Norway, and studies at the The Art League (Alexandria, Va.), where she trained with Robert Liberace and Paul Lucchesi and took many other courses. She teaches workshops around the United States and in Europe.
Artworks will be on display at the gallery of Falls Church Arts at 700-B West Broad St. (Route 7), Falls Church, Va. Admission is free. The gallery is open Tuesdays–Fridays from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Artworks will also be available online at https://www.fallschurcharts.org. All pieces are offered for sale and can be purchased at the gallery or on the website.
For more information, please email info@fallschurcharts.org.
Here's our recent article about the Juror's Choice Award for the show:
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Meet the Artist: Geoffrey Johnson
Principle Gallery, 208 King St., Alexandria, Va., Friday, May 16, 6-8:30 p.m. Exhibit runs through June 9.
Geoffrey Johnson’s Solo Exhibition opens on Friday, May 16 with an Opening Reception with Geoffrey Johnson in attendance from 6-8:30 p.m. Come join us!
Geoffrey Johnson is a contemporary impressionist painter born in Greensboro, North Carolina in 1965. He graduated from the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts where he received numerous awards and prizes for his artistic merit. Johnson has exhibited in galleries and venues throughout the United States since 1995. His paintings hang in private and corporate collections such as, Coca-Cola, Turner Broadcasting, BellSouth, and Wachovia Bank.
Johnson absorbs his inspirations from his personal travels and first-hand observations. New York City is an especially major influence of his, he praises the city because; “It doesn’t call for color,” says Johnson, “A limited palette brings more of the mood of the city out of me. More of how I feel about it.” The artist uses a monochromatic palette primarily consisting of sepia hues. Reviewers have noted Johnson’s special ability to capture groups of people and things en masse in his work while inviting quiet introspection. He has also been recognized for the manner in which he expresses the captivating space between abstraction and realism.
For more info go here.
Pamela Huffman's "In the Absence of Nurture… Nature"
Be sure to visit Rare Bird Coffee Roasters in downtown Falls Church to see Pamela Huffman's solo exhibition: "In the Absence of Nurture… Nature,' now through June 15.
See our recent article about the show here:
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Register for a Local Arts Course at Artworks Fine Art Studios
See our recent article about Artworks Fine Art Studios on West Broad Street, here:
Christopher JonesLocal Theater
Hedwig and the Angry Inch
Signature Theatre, 4200 Campbell Ave., Arlington. Through June 22.
In Signature’s remarkably intimate ARK Theatre, this radical rock musical explodes with glam, grit, glitter and heart.
With killer heels and a fabulous wig, Hedwig tours the country, trailing the ex-lover who stole her songs and made it big. Tonight, Hedwig will tell her story on her own terms, in an unforgettable show about growing up in Communist East Germany, the botched sex change operation that allowed her to come to the United States, and life beyond the binary.
Hilarious and heartbreaking, with an electrifying score, this queer anthem cult classic celebrates surviving against all odds.
“The most exciting rock score written for the theatre since, oh, ever!” – Time Magazine
Directed by Ethan Heard. Text by John Cameron Mitchell. Music and Lyrics by Stephen Trask.
This show contains adult language and descriptions of trauma.
For ticket info go here.
Falsettos
The Keegan Theatre, 1742 Church St. NW. Through June 15.
Celebrating World Pride with the Tony Award-Winning Musical
Music and Lyrics by William Finn. Book by William Finn and James Lapine. Director and Choreographer: Kurt Boehm. Music Director: Elisa Rosman.
Hilarious, heartbreaking, and utterly unique, Falsettos is a contemporary musical about family, relationships, bar mitvahs, baseball and AIDS. When Marvin leaves his wife Trina and son Jason to be with his lover Whizzer, tempers flare, problems escalate and everyone learns to grow up.
For more info go here.
HEAD OVER HEELS
Songs by The Go-Go's
Constellation Theatre Company, in residence at Source, 1835 14th Street NW. Through June 1.
This joyous and jaunty jukebox musical features the music of 80’s rock band The Go-Go's. Inspired by the epic story of Arcadia, Head Over Heels is a celebration of self-discovery and queer identity, weaving together Renaissance romance and Greek comedy with fantasy and gender-bending in a laugh-out-loud love story.
Songs by The Go-Go's.
Based on The Arcadia by Sir Philip Sidney. Conceived and Original Book by Jeff Whitty. Adapted by James Magruder. Directed by Allison Arkell Stockman.
For more info go here.
Sister Act
Closes Saturday! ~ Ford’s Theatre, 511 Tenth St., NW. Through May 17.
Sister Act is a riotous musical comedy based on the hit 1992 film that has audiences jumping to their feet! To escape the mob, a nightclub singer hides in a convent. While there, she helps her new sisters to discover their powerful voices while she finds her own. This uplifting, Tony-nominated musical features original music by Alan Menken (Newsies, Beauty and the Beast, Little Shop of Horrors). It is directed and choreographed by Jeff Calhoun (Broadway: Newsies, Ford’s: Violet, The Civil War, Freedom’s Song, Shenandoah).
Approximately two hours, 30 minutes and with a 15-minute intermission. Recommended for ages 12 and up.
Accessible: Audio-Described Performances: Thursday, April 10, 2025 (7:00 p.m. performance) and Saturday, May 3, 2025 (2 p.m. performance). ASL-Interpreted Performance: Thursday, April 17, 2025 (7:00 p.m. performance).
For ticket info go here.
Choke ~ Sucede Hasta en las Mejores Familias
Last Weekend! World Premiere | Estreno Mundial! Through May 18, GALA Hispanic Theatre, 3333 14th St. NW. Performances: Thursdays – Saturdays, 8:00 p.m., Sundays at 2:00 p.m. | Funciones: Jueves a sábados 8:00 p.m., domingos 2:00 p.m.
By | De Emilio Infante (Mexico/USA). Directed by | Dirigida por Gustavo Ott.
In Spanish with English subtitles | En español con sobretítulos en inglés
Choke: Sucede hasta en las mejores familias tells the story of Esperanza and Gonzalo Guerrero, a Latino couple in Baltimore who have worked all their lives to provide opportunities for their daughter, Cassandra, a professional now living in Los Angeles. When Cassandra and her wife Zulema visit her childhood home, a family medical crisis sparks intergenerational conflict. Set in the looming shadow of an oil refinery, tradition and modern education clash as the family faces a difficult decision: whether to stay in a home that holds both love and decay, a home shaped and shattered by a corporation. With humor, this environmental and family play portrays contemporary American society from the perspective of one of the most exciting young playwrights in the Latino community, Californian Emilio Infante.
For ticket info go here.
Akira Kurosawa Explains His Movies and Yogurt (with live & active cultures!)
Woolly Mammoth Theatre, 641 D Street, NW. Through June 1.
By Julia izumi. Directed by Aileen Wen McGroddy.
Tonight, renowned filmmaker Akira Kurosawa joins us for a lecture: a look into his iconic filmography, brilliant mind, the thrilling world of movies, and “culture.” But… why can’t he stop talking about yogurt? In this whimsical world premiere, playwright Julia Izumi weaves through media and memory to examine cultural imperialism, “healthy” consumption, and why we make art.
For more info, tickets, and showtimes go here.
Twelfth Night
By William Shakespeare
Selling out fast! Folger Shakespeare Library, 201 E. Capitol St. SE, Through June 22. Thursday, May 15, Sold Out; Friday, May 16, 8:00 p.m.; Sat.-Sun: Sold Out; Tuesday, May 20, 8:00 p.m.
Directed by Mei Ann Teo.
Named for the twelfth night after Christmas, the end of the Christmas season, Twelfth Night plays with love and power. The Countess Olivia, a woman with her own household, attracts Duke (or Count) Orsino. Two other would-be suitors are her pretentious steward, Malvolio, and Sir Andrew Aguecheek.
Onto this scene arrive the twins Viola and Sebastian; caught in a shipwreck, each thinks the other has drowned. Viola disguises herself as a male page and enters Orsino’s service. Orsino sends her as his envoy to Olivia — only to have Olivia fall in love with the messenger. The play complicates, then wonderfully untangles, these relationships.
Tickets: $20 – $84. Duration: 2 hours and 15 minutes, including a 15-minute intermission. This production of Twelfth Night includes mature content including sexual innuendo, stylized intimacy, adult language, and simulated alcohol and tobacco use. The production utilizes haze and strobing lights.
For ticket info go here.
Senior Class
A World Premiere Musical! Olney Theater Center, 2001 Olney-Sandy Spring Road, Olney, MD, May 16 - June 22.
When budget cuts to the arts program mean their high school theatre can’t pay for My Fair Lady, Colin and G.B., two Broadway-obsessed students, decide to stage their own original musical version of Shaw’s Pygmalion. The search for an actress to play Eliza Doolittle leads them to a Harlem-born-and-bred subway dancer who just might be perfect — but artistic egos and high school hierarchies threaten to undermine the production before the big opening night. As the quickly-assembled coalition of theatre kids, dance crew veterans, and the occasional jock, struggles to mount their production of My Leading Lady: A New Pygmalion... with a Preface and Sequel, the class and gender divides of Shaw’s original reemerge in surprising ways. Can the senior class musical be saved? (And will Colin score his much-wished-for “Jimmy” Award to launch his meteoric rise to stardom as the first-ever J-EGOT?) Amy Anders Corcoran (Beautiful: The Carole King Musical) directs this World Premiere musical-lovers’ musical full of dancing and comedy, dedicated to the timeless belief that the show must go on!
Tickets: $41 - $101. Duration: Approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes with a 15-minute intermission.
For more info go here.
We Are Gathered
Opens Tomorrow! ~ Arena Stage, 1101 Sixth Street SW, May 16 - June 25
A new QUEER LOVE STORY from the Oscar-winning screenwriter of Moonlight
W. Tre and Free met in a dark park searching for fun not expecting to find love, light, and each other. Now a milestone anniversary has got them wondering if they have met Mr. Right or a long one-night stand with a lovely Mr. Maybe? With a little support and a lot of confusion from family, friends, and a stranger in the dark, the question remains: will W. Tre and Free find their way together or will they let fear, and a secret lead them asunder?
Amplifying the celebration of Oscar winner Tarell Alvin McCraney’s newest play is the Love Takes Center Stage immersive experience that will offer couples a once-in-a-lifetime chance to exchange their own marriage vows under the spotlight — right on stage during select performances
For more info go here.
Artist Talks
The Art of Looking: Jerome Myers, Life on the East Side
National Gallery of Art, Virtual Talk, Friday, May 16, 1-2:00 p.m.
Jerome Myers's Life on the East Side is the inspiration for this interactive conversation. Join us for a one-hour virtual session and share your observations, interpretations, questions, and ideas about this work of art.
These conversations will encourage you to engage deeply with art, with others, and with the world around you as you hone skills in visual literacy and perspective-taking.
The program is free, open to the public, and is designed for everyone interested in talking about art. No art or art history background is required. Ages 18 and over.
Due to the interactive nature of this virtual program, sessions are not recorded.
For more info and to register go here.
Gallery Talk: Chakaia Booker
National Gallery of Art, East Building Atrium, 4th St. and Constitution Ave. NW, Saturday, May 17, 11-11:30 a.m.
Join us for a 30-minute conversation about In the Tower: Chakaia Booker. The installation Treading New Ground features monumental sculptures made from tires. Learn how and why Booker works with this unusual artistic medium, and the environmental concerns that inform her art. This talk is led by members of the museum’s curatorial and interpretation teams.
Sign language interpreters are available for this program. Please call 202.737.4215 or email access@nga.gov two weeks in advance for a request. Learn more about our accessibility services.
For more info go here.
Enjoy a Pierogi Festival!
Spring Pierogi FEST
Settle Down Easy Brewing Co., 2822 Fallfax Drive, May 17, 12- 5:00 p.m.
It's a Polka Party! Join us for our Falls Church Spring Pierogi FEST Celebration! Pierogi will be sourced from The Polka Deli Polish Market in Vienna.
We'll have the BEST Pierogi in town paired with the BEST brews in NOVA! And, what if we added some of the best toppings in the DMV for the perfect combination?
What to expect – A TON of delicious BEER! Multiple Pierogi Stations (6 pierogi for $12). Beef, potato & cheese, potato! Kielbasa sliced and served on a skewer ($8) – Boiled, cut, skewered then finished on the grill.
We'll have an entire toppings bar with: sour cream, drawn butter, sautéed onions, El Tio’s Queso (you need to order that from the taco stand), diced bacon, and ranch dressing.
Pre-sale ticket: $5. Day of Ticket: $10.
To make reservations go here.
Enjoy a Musical Family Day at the World's Largest Library!
May Family Day: Musical Families
At the Library of Congress
U.S. Library of Congress, Thomas Jefferson Building, Great Hall, 10 First St. SE, 2nd Floor (LJ-200-E), Saturday, May 17, 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Celebrate music, instruments and more with activities, collections, and specialists from the Music Division and the American Folklife Center. Each Family Day includes a creative activity, connections to Library of Congress collections, a chance to talk to staff experts, and a guide to using Library resources at home.
Activities will be held on the mezzanine level of the Library’s Jefferson Building from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on May 17. The event is free, but passes are required for the Jefferson Building. Request ADA accommodations five business days in advance at (202) 707-6362 or ADA@loc.gov.
Programming Schedule:
11 a.m.: Musical Story Time (ages 5-8).
12 p.m.: Historical instruments tour.
1 p.m.: Gershwin Gallery tour.
2 p.m.: Musical Story Time (ages 5-8). Programming will be held in the Whittall Pavilion.
Celebrate The Blessing of the Fleet!
Port of Washington Yacht Club
Blessing of the Fleet
The Wharf DC, Recreation Pier, 760 Maine Ave. SW, Saturday, May 17, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
An annual D.C. boater tradition, this family-friendly event invites you to join the Port of Washington Yacht Club on Recreation Pier and see the boats in the DC Channel. Make your 2025 boating season a blessed one and watch the boats parade past Recreation Pier and receive their blessing. Spectator viewing is available on Recreation Pier.
11:00 a.m. – The program begins with guest speakers.
12:00 p.m. – Blessing of the Fleet Parade commences.
For more info go here.
Enjoy a National Squash League (NSL) Professional Tournament!
Women’s Professional Squash Tournament: DC Inferno vs. Philadelphia Freedom
Squash on Fire, 2233 M Street NW, Saturday, May 17, 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. All Ages.
There's a new D.C. professional team to root for! Say hello to the District Inferno!
Following is based on a District Inferno invitation posting to Events DC:
Come watch the first ever National Squash League (NSL) battle between District Inferno and Philadelphia Freedom - it's gonna be lit!
The District Inferno was founded in 2025 and this is our inaugural season and our first home match!
District Inferno vs. Philadelphia Freedom
Come out and support D.C.'s newest professional franchise, the District Inferno, as they battle the Philadelphia Freedom at Squash On Fire! Watch some of the finest female athletes on the planet battle it out on the court in an intense squash match in a unique new format and thrilling atmosphere. Grab your friends and come support The Inferno!
Meet our team: World #10: Amanda Sobhy; World #16: Jasmine Hutton; World #45: Torrie Malik; World# 47: Marie Stephan; and, returning from injury, World #67: Lisa Aiken!
Founded in 2024, the National Squash League (NSL) brings the world top professionals to teams around the country to play in a unique format with timing and scoring that differ from traditional squash to create a more exciting and spectator friendly experience.
The NSL provides a new twist on an old game – instead of playing individual matches of best-of-5 games with 11 point games, we have three timed periods where each team can substitute players and strategically call 2 minute "Power Plays" in which only their team can score. Most points in a timed period wins. The format adds speed and it forces coaches and players to constantly change tactics.
The atmosphere will be electric and we promise to deliver one of the finest experiences in professional sports!
A reminder that parking in the West End is brutal, so please consider Metro or ride-share options!
Tickets: $13.
Go DC Inferno!
For ticket info go here.
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