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Date DC Arts!
Ted's Bulletin, Atlas Performing Arts Center + Smith Commons
505 8th St., SE
Impress your (potential) significant other by taking them on a whirlwind date around the city. Start with dinner at Ted's Bulletin, then Uber your way over to the Atlas Performing Arts Center for the mind-blowing Nxt/Step dance performance, then end your night making out at Smith Commons over cocktails.
$150 per couple, but priceless good times
Friday, June 29, 11 p.m. till early mornin'
Dance Party: Wet Paint
9:30 Club's Backbar
815 V St., NW
Dance to the beats of one of our favorite DJs, Jelani Yorker, who will make your legs hurt you'll be dancing so hard. Plus, when you want to take a break, they have a great bar snack menu.
Tix are $5 at the door
Friday, June 29, 10 p.m.
Music: Quilt, The Tender Trill + Young Magic
Comet Ping Pong
5037 Connecticut Ave., NW
If you're looking to discover new local music, shows curated by Sasha Lord and Micah Greenberg are always a good option. Like this one, for example, which features one of our favorites, Young Magic.
Tix are $10
Discovery Nearby on the App: Terasol
Friday, June 29, 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Talk Show: You, Me, Them Everybody Live!
The Wonderland Ballroom
1101 Kenyon Ave., NW
Because Brandon Wetherbee is going to be famous one day, now is the time to make friends with him, or at least laugh with him at this late-night style talk show featuring DC celebs.
Donations welcome
Discovery Nearby on the App : It's Vintage Darling
Friday, June 29, All night long
One Year Anniversary Party ft. 19th Street Band
Acre121
1400 Irving St., NW
Although we tend to err on the side of a little bit rock and roll, it's nice to get a little bit of country in your life. Enter Acre121 with its laid-back vibe and bluegrass twang. Celebrate one year of them making Columbia Heights even more unique.
And it's free!
Saturday, June 30, 8 p.m.
The Ooh La La Bellydance + Sideshow Revue
Montserrat House
2016 9th St., NW
Well, if the title of this event didn't intrigue you, read it again. Does it get more curious than belly dancing and sideshows? Come see for yourself.
Tix are $10 online/$15 at the door.
Saturday, June 30, 4 p.m.
Theater: Source Festival 10-Minute Plays
The Source
H St., NE
If you missed it last week, don't miss it this week. This series of 10-minute plays will keep you on your toes. Or at least keep you wondering. One it called Lisa Frank Virginity Club. Get on that.
Tix are $20
Discovery Nearby on the App : Khepra's Raw Food Juice Bar
Saturday, June 30, 10 a.m.
Dupont Market Fair
St. Luke's Episcopal Parking Lot
15th and P St., NW
Furniture made out of reclaimed wood, fresh baked goods, handcrafted jewelry and the list goes on. Grab a cup of coffee and drop by and buy. Local is awesome.
More info
Discovery Nearby on the App : Pizza No. 17
Sunday, July 1, noon to 6 p.m.
DC Flea
Blackbyrd Warehouse
2005 14th St., NW
Look out for this pop-up shop featuring men's and women's vintage clothing and accessories. Because even though it's hot, we're still wearing some clothes this summer.
RSVP via Facebook
Discovery Nearby on the App : DC Scoop Cafe + Creperie
