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Summer Block Party Late Nights at the NBM

On Thursdays, July 13 and 27; and Aug. 10 and 24; 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.; experience the Summer Block Party installation “Look Here” and exhibitions like “Brick City” at the National Building Museum, 401 F St. NW. July 13 will be 90s nostalgia-themed with a live musical performance. Food will be available for purchase from a food truck and drinks will be available for purchase from local breweries Atlas Brew Works and Right Proper Brewing Company. Ontheme outfits are welcome and encouraged. $12 admission. nbm.org.

DC Punk Concert on the MLK Library Roof

The last MLK Roof DC Punk Concert this summer is on Wednesday, Aug. 2, 6:30 p.m. It features Hammered Hulls, Jenny Hates Techno, and Emotional World. In the event of rain, a concert will take place in the MLK auditorium instead. Outside food and non-alcoholic beverages are allowed. The concert is a walk-in event. dclibrary.org.

Expressive Arts Workshop: Caring for the Caregiver at the NPG

Taking time for ourselves can be difficult when life is so busy, especially for those who care for others. In this interactive art-making workshop in-

National Book Festival

The 2023 Library of Congress National Book Festival returns to the Washington Convention Center on Saturday, Aug. 12, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. (doors at 8:30 a.m.). The festival’s theme, “Everyone Has a Story,” celebrates the storyteller in us all. Elliot Page, Douglas Brinkley, Amor Towles, Mary Louise Kelly, R.J. Palacio, Ada Limón, George Saunders, David Grann, Elizabeth Acevedo, Jesmyn Ward, and Meg Medina are among the featured authors. Admission is free. If you can’t join them for a day of free talks and activities, several programs will be livestreamed, and video of all talks can be viewed online after the festival concludes. loc.gov/ events/2023-national-book-festival/about-this-event.

spired by the National Portrait Gallery’s “Kinship” exhibition, caregivers are invited to take a moment to slow down, destress and engage in art making for self-reflection and personal well-being. As a reminder of their strengths and the importance of self-care, participants will be guided in creating their own “support figurine.” This workshop is open to parents, teachers, healers, helpers and caregivers in all forms, and will be co-facilitated by a registered art therapist and museum educator. Caring for the Caregiver is on Saturday, July 22, 10 a.m. to noon. Free but registration required. No previous art-making experience is necessary. For adults ages 18 and up. npg.si.edu.

Live Music Thursdays with Hi-Lawn (Union Market rooftop)

Through Thursday, Sept. 28, 7 to 9 p.m., join Hi-Lawn for live music from local musicians on the roof. No cover, make a reservation at resy. com/cities/dc/hi-lawn or just walk in and grab a spot on the lawn. The Hi-Lawn at Union Market is at 1309 Fifth St. NE. unionmarketdc.com.

Washington Stage Guild Announces 2023-2024 Season

The Washington Stage Guild has announced that the plays to be produced in its 20232024 season will feature two area premieres and one world premiere by female playwrights along with one by the