Pina and Beyond Contemporary Dance in Film
Goethe Institute
812 7th St., NW
You don't have to be fluent in German to enjoy yourself at the cultural mecca that is the Goethe Institute. If you can read English, you're totally fine. Come get mesmerized by two films: Pina Bausch about the choreographer and dancer of the same name and Café Müller, a film by Ms. Bausch.
Tix are $7
Discovery Nearby on the App : Rocket Bar
Tuesday, July 3, 10 p.m.
Peach Pit: '90s Dance Party
DC9
1940 9th St., NW
Dudes and dudettes, it's time to get excited like Jessie on Saved by the Bell (but without the gnarly diet pills) and dance to all your favorites from your high school prom. Or as the kids like to say, "the oldies."
Tix are $5 at the door; 21+
Discovery Nearby on the App: 1905 Bistro
Tuesday, July 3, 9 p.m.
Air Sex World Championships
Rock & Roll Hotel
1353 H St., NE
It's as funny as it sounds, but also kinda gross. But awesome. Yanno? I actually don't know. That's why I'm so curious. Let's go!
Tix are $10.
Discovery Nearby on the App: Pho Bar + Grill
Wednesday, July 4, Begins at 10 a.m.
Play Mini-Golf at the National Building Museum
National Building Museum
401 F St., NW
One of our favorite museums is getting even cooler this summer with the introduction of indoor mini-golf. Best way to beat the heat ever? Fore sure. (Lol...sorry.)
More info here
Wednesday, July 4, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
BYT's FAT CAMP Pool Party with Fatback
Capitol Skyline Hotel Pool
10 I (Eye) St., SW
Get ready to get gross. In a good way. The DJs of Fatback will have you sweatin' to the oldies and I trust you'll all be wearing speedos/bikinis smaller than Richard Simmons' short shorts. USA! USA! USA!
Tix are $15
Wednesday, July 4, noon
July 4th Grillin' w/ DC Brau
DC9
1940 9th St., NW
We don't usually name two events at the same venue in the same week, but DC9 has their game tight this week. For a laid-back 4th, get here for some great deals on DC Brau and, duh, meat! DJs Bill Spieler and Brandon Skell will entertain.
And it's totally free!
Thursday, July 5, 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Phillips After 5: "British Invasion"
1600 21st St., NW
You're probably gonna wanna take it easy after all the raucous of your USA-related celebrations. So what better way to take a breather than by laughing at, er, with our former invaders? After peeping the art, get a lol-filled load of some sketches from Monty Python's Flying Circus.
Tix are $12 and include samples of Chocolate City Beer...mmm...
Discovery Nearby on the App: Ezme Restaurant + Wine Bar
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