2019 Summer Block Party
July 4–Sept. 2
This year’s installation at The National Building Museum is Lawn, an interactive exhibit full of essential summer activities. Visitors can relax in hammocks as they listen to summertime memories or climb the scaffolding tower for never-before-seen views of the museum. Make sure to stop by one of the museum’s events for movie nights and yoga on the Lawn before it’s gone. // The National Building Museum: 401 F St. NW, Washington, DC; $10-$16
Jennifer Lopez – It’s My Party Tour
July 17, 8 p.m.
“Jenny from the Block” is celebrating her 50th birthday with her first tour in over six years. Coming off her new single “Medicine,” featuring French Montana, JLo is sure to create a show stopping performance that will make her fans dance the night away. // Capital One Arena: 601 F St. NW, Washington, DC; $50-$550
Citi Open at Union Market
July 15-27
The Washington Kastles will kick off their 2019 World Team Tennis season against the Las Vegas Rollers at the new Kastles Stadium perched on top of Union Market. Make sure to get your tickets early and don’t miss out on superstar Venus Williams and Maryland native Frances Tiafoe as they take on some of the best in tennis. // Union Market: 1309 Fifth St. NE, Washington, DC
Disney’s Aladdin
July 18-Sept. 7
Enjoy an Arabian night at the Kennedy Center as the hit Broadway musical Aladdin comes to the District. Sing along to the classic Disney musical as Aladdin yearns for the love of Princess Jasmine. // The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts: 2700 F St. NW, Washington, DC; $39-$179
Shark Bites & Brews at The Wharf
July 27, 2-5 p.m.
Enjoy an afternoon of food and drinks out by the water. Spend the day at the beer garden and listen to live music on the main stage. While no real sharks will be present, visitors can try and take on the mechanical great white shark. Food and drinks can be purchased separately. // The Wharf: 1100 Maine Ave. SW, Washington, DC; free
This post originally appeared in our June 2019 issue. Want to know about all the best things to do in NoVA this summer? Subscribe to our semiweekly Things to Do newsletter to stay up to date.
