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August’s Not-To-Miss Events

Five shows, concerts and events you can’t afford to miss this month.

By Editorial July 29, 2015 at 11:34 am

Edited by Rachel Sandler

 

David Sedaris at Wolf Trap
Photo courtesy of Wolf Trap.

1David Sedaris at Wolf Trap
Renowned humorist, essayist and author of “Let’s Explore Diabetes with Owls” David Sedaris is coming to Wolf Trap. The show, titled “An Evening with David Sedaris,” promises biting social satire and wit as Sedaris tells stories about his life and his childhood. / Aug. 2

 

DC Beer Week
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2D.C. Beer Week
D.C. Beer Week is once again taking over the region with events in D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia. Participating venues will host tap takeovers, parties, beer dinner cruises, panel discussions, the popular all-you-can-eat crab fest and so much more. / Aug. 9-16

 

Toby Keith at Jiffy Lube Live
Photo courtesy of Live Nation.

3Toby Keith and Eli Young Band
Jiffy Lube Live has a slew of country artists planned for the month of August, and among them is famed country artist Toby Keith. He will be joined by Eli Young Band of “Drunk Last Night” fame. / Aug. 8

 

The Fix at Signature Theatre
Photo courtesy of Christopher Mueller.

4‘The Fix’
A musical comedy, “The Fix” takes on electoral politics with a tale of murder, mistresses and a wife scorned who then becomes the president’s No. 1 opponent. / Aug. 11-Sept. 20

 

Civil War Weekend in Manassas
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5Civil War Weekend
Historic Downtown Manassas will transform into an exciting Civil War site with historical reenactments, demonstrations, music, food, bourbon tastings and other Civil War-related activities. / Aug. 21-23

(August 2015)

 

 

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