Music in the Meadow at National Arboretum

U.S. National Arboretum 24th & R St NE, Washington DC, United States

(DC) (US National Arboretum) Join us for a spring evening concert in the National Arboretum's Ellipse Meadow. (Also mark you calendars for the the most likely rain date for this event which is Sunday, June 9th. ) Enjoy a picnic while you listen to Wylder, a modern indie folk band. See a sample of their music here. Registration is required ...

Free – $25

Music in the Gardens at Meadowlark

Meadowlark Botanical Gardens 9750 Meadowlark Gardens, Vienna, VA, United States

(VA) (NOVA Parks) A string quartet from the Virginia Chamber Orchestra will fill our Korean Bell Garden with the sounds of Mozart, Vivaldi, Dvorak and Shostakovich.  Bring your favorite blanket or bag chair and enjoy the sounds of the classics in a beautiful setting! Music in the Gardens concerts are free with regular garden admission ($4-$8) or garden membership.  On ...

$4 – $8

Summer Twilight Concert at Brookside

Brookside Gardens 1800 Glenallan Ave, Wheaton, MD, United States

(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Join us each Tuesday evening in June for a series of free musical performances set in the beauty of the Gardens! Bring your friends and family, and don’t forget your chairs, blankets, and picnics (allowed in the Gardens on concert evenings only). Food trucks will be available for your dining pleasure. Kona Ice truck will also be ...

Free

Divas Outdoors

Hillwood 4155 Linnean Avenue NW, Washington DC, United States

(DC) (Hillwood) Explore the gardens and collection at Hillwood before taking in Mamma Mia!, a film based on the ABBA-inspired musical. Help set a festive atmosphere in our best picnic spread competition. Our judges are charmed by: themed spreads with connections to the film; early 2000s fashion and character look-alikes; props including tablecloths, flameless candelabras, and centerpieces. The winner will ...

Free – $15

Salsa in the Park!

Long Branch Nature Center & Park 625 S Carlin Springs Rd, Arlington, VA, United States

(VA) (Arlington Parks) Eat, dance, learn! A celebration of food, culture, and our native landscape. This is a family friendly, social event co-sponsored by Defensores de la Cuenca. ¡Come, baila, aprende! Esta será una celebración de comida, cultura y la pachamama. Este es un evento social para toda la familia y realizado en colaboración con Defensores de la Cuenca. Family.

Free

Concert in the Garden at Green Spring

Green Spring Gardens 4603 Green Spring Rd, United States

(VA) (Green Spring Gardens) Bring your lawn chairs or blankets, pack a picnic dinner to enjoy on the lawn, and kick back and relax while listening to the sounds of live entertainment. There's also fun, interactive kids activities. This family friendly concert is free.

Summer Solstice Celebration in Arlington

Bluemont Park 601 N. Manchester Street, Arlington, VA, United States

(VA) (EcoAction Arlington) Celebrate the summer with EcoAction Arlington at the Bluemont Junction Park! Join us for a beautiful evening outside on one of the longest days of the year for service, sunshine, and socializing! Volunteers will be stewards of our community park by participating in an invasive plant removal. After the service project, stay for a time of socializing ...

$15

Music in the Gardens at Meadowlark

Meadowlark Botanical Gardens 9750 Meadowlark Gardens, Vienna, VA, United States

(VA) (NOVA Parks) Don’t miss the last concert of the Virginia Chamber Orchestra’s seventh season in our Korean Bell Garden.  This concert will not only include music from classical masters, but will also feature “Anatolian Dances,” composed and performed by Osman Kivrak.   Bring your favorite blanket or bag chair and enjoy the sounds of the classics in a beautiful setting! ...

$4 – $8

Summer Twilight Concert at Brookside

Brookside Gardens 1800 Glenallan Ave, Wheaton, MD, United States

(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Join us each Tuesday evening in June for a series of free musical performances set in the beauty of the Gardens! Bring your friends and family, and don’t forget your chairs, blankets, and picnics (allowed in the Gardens on concert evenings only). Food trucks will be available for your dining pleasure. Kona Ice truck will also be ...

Free

Can a Leaf Make Music? (Online Demonstration)

U.S. Botanic Garden 100 Maryland Ave SW, Washington DC, United States

(DC) (US Botanical Garden) Join Dr. Paul V. Miller, Musician and Engineer, and Christopher Coz, Musician and Engineer, as they explore the history and technology related to the world of plant musicians and sound designers. During this online demonstration they will share some of their sound experiments while considering what it means to have an artistic collaboration with a tropical ...

Biotherapeutic Soundbath with Plants (Virtual)

US Botanic Garden 100 Maryland Ave SW, Washington DC, United States

(DC) (US Botanic Garden) Join us for an online demonstration with Biotherapeutic musician, producer, studio owner Imka as he shares how he uses his EKG biorhythm technology to create therapeutic audio environments in sync with the rhythms of plants. This program is part of the Garden's online summer program series "Plants and Music." Adults all levels.

Free

Summer Peace Jam at Marvin Gaye Park

Marvin Gaye Park 5200 Foote St NE, Washington, DC, United States

(DC) (Washington Parks & People) Join us for an inspiring and transformative event with Parks & People and the award-winning DC Music Summit. This event is designed to promote peace in the Ward 7 community and help bridge the health gap for its residents. Live Music and Entertainment, Workshops and Activities. Healthy living information. Together, Parks & People and the ...

Free
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