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DowntownDC Free Summer Flicks

The DowntownDC Summer Flicks movie series is back for its fourth season. The DowntownDC BID and Shaolin Jazz are bringing this year’s outdoor cinematic experience to the recently reopened National Building Museum, 401 F St. NW, West Lawn and will be accompanied by a social distancing lawn design created by Lisa Marie Thalhammer. Pre-movie seating and music by DJ 2-Tone Jones starts at 7:30 p.m. Movies begin at sunset. Here’s the remaining lineup: July 6, Minority Report; July 13, Tron-Legacy; July 20, I-Robot; and July 27, Mad Max: Fury Road.

Each film will be scored with an original music soundtrack of hip-hop, soul, and more mixed by weekly guest DJs, including Shaolin Jazz’s DJ 2-Tone Jones. Fun swinging tables will be provided at each screening. Bring blankets; no chairs. Pets and alcohol not allowed. Masks required. Register at downtowndc.org/events.

The Jane Austin Film Festival

Dumbarton House, 2715 Q St. NW, welcomes you back with the Tenth Annual Jane Austin Film Festival on Wednesdays in July. Here’s the lineup: July 7, Emma (2020); July 14, Sense and Sensibility (1995); July 21, Love and Friendship (2016); and July 28, Pride and Prejudice (2005). Movies start at sunset; roughly 8:30 p.m. (gates at 7:30 p.m.). $10. Tickets routinely sell out so advanced purchase is suggested. Picnics encouraged. dumbartonhouse.org.

Roadway Work on 17th Street NW Begun

DDOT has begun milling and paving work on 17th Street NW between New York Avenue and K Street. The work is being done Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Construction is scheduled to be completed by Monday, July 19, 2021, weather permitting. Curbside parking will not be allowed in the work zone. Parking restriction signs will be posted at least 72 hours in advance at locations where parking will be restricted. The emergency “NO PARKING” signs will provide details of the hours of construction operations, dates, duration of the work, and information on the engineer in charge. Cyclists should be prepared to adjust their route accordingly. Metro bus lines will continue their routes with minimum impact to service. ddot.dc.gov.

Free French Films in DC Parks

Mid-city Libraries Open

Northwest One Library, 155 L St. NW, reopened on June 19. Hours are Monday through Wednesday and Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Thursday, noon to 8 p.m.; closed Sunday. Shaw (Watha T. Daniel) Library, 1630 Seventh St. NW, will be open, as of July 15, with the same hours.

Customers can browse the collection, sit at a table or lounge area and use public computers for 70-minute sessions. In the coming weeks, indoor programming and events will be phased in. Face masks are required for staff and the public. dclibrary.org.

DC Circulator Resumes Late-Night Service

DC Circulator has resumed latenight service on multiple routes. Service hour extensions will affect the Dupont Circle— Georgetown—Rosslyn; Woodley Park--Adams Morgan--McPherson Square; and Georgetown-Union Station routes. The late-night service hours for all three routes are: Monday to Thursday, 6 a.m. to midnight; Friday, 6 a.m. to 3 a.m.; Saturday, 7 a.m. to 3 a.m.; and Sunday, 7 a.m. to midnight. For more information, visit dccirculator.com.

Theater J Announces 2021-2022 Season

Theater J will launch their five-play season with a remount of Becoming Dr. Ruth by Mark St. Germain, starring Naomi Jacobson. This life-affirming story of a woman who kept her irrepressible joy through numerous life upheavals returns for a heart-warming evening of theater runs from Sept. 30 to Oct. 24. theaterj.org/2021-2022season.

Experience DC to Encourage Tourism

On June 23, Mayor Bowser, the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development, and partners in the tourism and hospitality industry launched “Experience DC,” a new advertising campaign aimed at attracting more domestic leisure visitors and out-of-state travelers to Washington, DC. Films on the Green DC 2021 is a free outdoor summer film festival produced by the Cultural Services at the French Embassy in partnership with the National Gallery of Art. From Parisian avenues to the vineyards of southern France, the 2021 Films on the Green DC selection offers a selection of classic and contemporary French films. Here’s the lineup: July 9, Cleo from 5 to 7, directed by Agnès Varda at Maison Française at the French Embassy; Aug. 4, Microcosmos, directed by Claude Nuridsany & Marie Pérennou, at US National Arboretum; Aug. 21, Summer Hours, directed by Olivier Assayas, at Maison Française at the French Embassy; Sept. 4, I am Not Your Negro, directed by Raoul Peck, at Anacostia Park; and Sept. 23, Autumn Tale, directed by Eric Rohmer, at National Gallery of Art.

Screenings start at sunset. Bring your own chair or blanket. Mandatory registration for the screenings at the Maison Française. Visit frenchculture.org/events/13412-films-green-dc for tickets and information.

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Night Market SW Returns

Market SW, the beloved night market at Southwest Waterfront once again provides a splash of culture, shopping, entertainment, food and beverage, and some outdoor community engaged fun to the corner of Fourth and M Streets SW. e market continues every other Friday, 4 to 10 p.m. is year’s dates are July 9 and 23; Aug. 6 and 20; Sept. 3 and 17; Oct. 1 and 15. After a year spent providing small business and performance interaction virtually, Market SW enters its fth year, with support from the SWBID, expanding its presence as a Friday night staple on the Southwest Waterfront. e night market is directly across the street from Waterfront Station Metro and near Arena Stage. marketswdc.com.

Community Forklift Donation Guidelines

At Community Forklift, they accept donations of appliances, kitchen cabinets, furniture, hardware, tools, and other home essentials. ese donations are the cornerstone of their mission to provide free and low-cost materials to the community while diverting usable items from a land ll. Not all materials are accepted at the warehouse, however, and they have a

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Generally, items must be in good condition and easily reusable in order to be passed on to a new owner. Some items have limited reuse demand even when in good condition. For this reason, they don’t accept exercise machines or commercial office furniture. There are also some materials that can’t be safely processed and stored at their warehouse. Mattresses, bedding, baby items, medical equipment, and clothing do not fare well in their warehouse full of building materials. Community Forklift, open daily from noon to 5 p.m., is at 4671 Tanglewood Dr., Edmonston, MD. communityforklift.org.

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National Mall Athletic Fields Reopen

Following a 15-month closure due to COVID, outdoor athletic fields administered by the National Park Service around the National Mall will reopen for organized and permitted use on July 8. Reservations for the 12 mixed use and 12 dedicated softball fields around the National Mall are available at recreation.gov.

All softball and mixed-use fields may be reserved seven days a week for one-hour time slots (start times at 7 a.m., 8:15 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 10:45 a.m., noon, 1:15 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3:45 p.m., 5 p.m., 6:15 p.m., and 7:30 p.m.). Each reservable one-hour field reservation costs $20. Reservations can be made online at recreation.gov (search “National Mall fields”) or by calling 877444-6777.

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Arena Stage Announces 2021-22 Season Outdoor Pools Open for Season: Indoor Pools Open for Good

Arena welcomes back live audiences with an ambitious, thrilling season packed with drama, humor, high-energy music and stories that bring us together. The season reflects Arena’s commitment to produce compelling, dynamic work that speaks to this moment in time as we navigate a new world. Arena is committed to creating work that reflects the voices of our communities and our country. As part of Arena’s mission to serve artists on a national, regional and local scale, two exciting collaborations will take place with American Conservatory Theater and Step Afrika!. Here’s the lineup: Sept. 3 to Oct. 3, The

Roundabout Theatre Company’s Production of Toni Stone; Oct. 8 to Nov. 21, Celia and Fidel; Nov. 26 to Dec. 26, August Wilson’s Seven Guitars; Jan 21 to March 6, Change Agent; March 4 to April 17, Catch Me If You Can; April 12 to May 15, Cambodian Rock Band; May 31 to June 26, Drumfolk By Step Afrika!; July 15 to Aug. 28, American Prophet: Frederick Douglass in His Own Words. Subscription packages are now on sale and may be purchased by calling the Arena Stage Sales Office at 202-488-3300 or by visiting arenastage. org. The Sales Office hours are Tuesday through Saturday from noon until 6 p.m.

LOC Summer Movies on the Lawn The Library of Congress will host its annual LOC Summer Movies on the Lawn outdoor film festival this summer, starting on July 8. The series of five movies, which showcases iconic films from the Library’s National Film Registry, will be presented on Thursday evenings at sundown on the north lawn of the Library’s Thomas Jefferson Building, across the

street from the US Capitol. No tickets are required but capacity will be limited. Vaccinated attendees are not required to wear masks, but the Library recommends that attendees wear masks when they are unable to maintain social distance. Each group of attendees will be assigned a seating location that is at least 6 feet apart from other attendee groups. Here’s the lineup: July 8, The Princess Bride; July 15, Shrek; July 22, Toy Story; July 29, The Sound of Music (with audience sing along); Aug. 5, Jurassic Park. loc.gov. The DC Sustainable Energy Utility has relaunched a training and certification program designed to help make DC Certified Business Enterprises (CBEs), CBE-eligible firms, and their employees more competitive in the green economy. The Train Green Sustainable Energy Infrastructure Capacity Building and Pipeline Program is a training, credentialing, and certification program designed to assist CBEs and CBE-eligible firms in acquiring new or enhanced skills and knowledge around energy efficiency and renewable energy design, construction, inspection, and maintenance. The program, which began last year, is delivered in partnership with the District’s Department of Energy & Environment and Department of Small and Local Business Development. DC residents and staff of CBE or CBEeligible firms interested in pursuing Train All DC outdoor public pools are open six days a week (closed days vary) from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Monday, Sept. 6. East Potomac Pool remains closed for renovations. DC pools are free for DC residents. Have ID with you. dpr.dc.gov/page/outdoor-pools. Green training opportunities can find out more and pre-register for courses at dcseu. com/TrainGreen or call 202-479-2222 for more information.

All DC indoor public pools are open weekdays from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.

and closed from 1 to 3 p.m. for cleaning; Saturdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Events DC Launches and closed Sundays. Takoma Aquatic Center, Turkey Thicket Aquatic Center, Deanwood Aquatic Center, Therapeutic Aquatic Center and Youth Grant Program Ferebee-Hope Aquatic Center and closed for renovations or capital Events DC, the official convention and improvements. DC pools are free for DC residents. Have ID with sports authority of the District of Columbia, you. dpr.dc.gov/page/indoor-pools. has announced the launch of Cycle 1 of the Fiscal Year 2022 Events DC community grant program. This program provides financial support to District of Columbia-based non-profit organizations that work with District children or youth in the areas of sports, performing or cultural arts. Events DC awards $500,000 in grants annually in two cycles per year totaling $250,000 each. Individual grants range from $2,500 up to $25,000 awarded to eligible non-profits. Applications for FY 2022--Cycle 1 grants are due no later than Aug. 1, 2021. Applicants will be notified of their award

status by October 15, 2021. Read more at eventsdc.com/community/ community-grants.

Crumbs & Whiskers: Cat Café Reopens

DC’s first kitten and cat café, Crumbs & Whiskers, 3109 M. St. NW, has reopened. For the first time in more than a year, cat and kitten lovers will be able to cuddle, Instagram, and if they choose, adopt the perfect pet. Up to 25 kittens--all previously at risk of euthanasia--will once again happily frolic with their human guests in the comfy lounge. Crumbs & Whiskers is open from 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on weekdays (except Tuesdays) and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday to Sunday. There is a maximum capacity of 16 people (mask-wearing required). Crumbs & Whiskers is partnering with catrescue nonprofit, Homeward Trails, to introduce rescued felines to potential forever-families. homewardtrails.org.

Foolish Fridays Season Two Launches

In the summer of 2020, the Fools bravely forged into the world of virtual Commedia dell’Arte with the launch of the first season of Foolish Fridays, a series of dynamic, short, fun videos released every Friday. This season, the Fools return to the YouTube stage to release nine specially crafted episodes featuring the agony and ecstasy of summer at youtube.com/user/factionoffools. Devised and created by the artists, each episode can be joyfully enjoyed on its own, but faithful viewers of all nine episodes will be rewarded with fun gems, callbacks, and foreshadowing nestled throughout the series. factionoffools.org.

Arlington House Reopens Following Major Rehabilitation

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Robert E. Lee Memorial, following a complete rehabilitation of the site and transformation of the visitor experience. New exhibits and research allow the NPS to interpret the history of the Custis and Lee families alongside that of the more than 100 enslaved people who labored on the plantation. Together, their stories reveal a more complete picture of life at Arlington House and of the people and events that changed our nation. The rehabilitation, which began in 2018, was made possible through a $12.35 million donation by philanthropist David M. Rubenstein to the National Park Foundation. NPS curators worked to conserve or restore more than 1,000 historic objects and acquired 1,300 antiques or reproductions, including several artifacts associated with African American history which will be displayed for the first time. Arlington House is open daily from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. To enter the plantation house, visitors need to obtain a timed-ticket through recreation.gov. No tickets are required to visit the museum, north and south slave quarters, grounds and gardens. nps.gov/arho.

BetMGM Sports Betting App Debuts BetMGM has announced the expansion of its marketleading sports betting app into Washington, DC in partnership with the Washington Nationals, making BetMGM the only mobile sports betting app available at Nationals Park. The BetMGM app is now available for download on both iOS and Android. While the app can be accessed throughout the District, due to local restrictions, to successfully place mobile wagers, users will need to be within a two-block radius of Nationals Park. BetMGM’s gaming platform will provide Nationals fans a unique opportunity to Photo: Courtesy of EDENS enhance their game day experience and bring them closer to the action on the field. betmgm.com.

Housing Counseling Services July Webinars

Housing Counseling Services is holding free webinars throughout the month of July for people looking to rent, buy or keep their housing in the DC metro area. Registration is required at housingetc. org/webinar-registration.

Amnesty for Drivers with Outstanding Tickets

Sunset Cinema at The Wharf

Get your family and friends together this summer for Sunset Cinema at The Wharf—free outdoor movies at The Wharf presented by Pacifico Beer. Every Thursday night through September 2, The Wharf will show a classic blockbuster on the 20’ LED outdoor screen on Transit Pier. This movie series is free, but you must reserve a ticket at eventbrite.com. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and each movie begins at 8 p.m. You may bring in food from restaurants at The Wharf, but drinks (both hard and soft) must be purchased from the Cantina Bambina concession stand. wharfdc.com.

Through Sept. 30, 2021, there is an amnesty program to give DC and nonDC drivers the opportunity to pay outstanding tickets. During this time, the penalties drivers incurred on tickets will be waived. Eligible tickets are parking, photo enforcement (including speed, red-light and stop-sign cameras) and minor moving violations issued by law enforcement. At the end of the amnesty period, all penalties will be added back on all tickets. The Rooftop at Union Market ticketamnesty.dc.gov.

The Union Market is one of DC’s largest rooftops for dining, drinking and

safe socializing. From 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., grab a bite from your favorite market vendor and bring it up or snag one of Hi-Lawn’s picnic baskets to enjoy DC DMV Extends Deadline with one of their signature cocktails. From noon until midnight, Hi-Lawn for Renewing Expired Driver is a fun, laid-back and welcoming rooftop and green space, with seasonallychanging fare from culinary director/partner Chef Beauchamp, creative License/ID Cards draft and juice box cocktails, hosted picnics, lawn games and outdoor The DC Department of Motor Vehicles has music, all with stunning 360-degree city views. unionmarketdc.com. extended the time residents have to renew expired driver licenses and identification cards to Sept. 9, 2021. The previously announced deadline was July 1. dmv.dc.gov.

Summer Sunday Organ Concerts at the National Shrine

The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, 400 Michigan Ave. NE, presents organ concerts by some of the best organists in the country on Sundays in July and August at 6 p.m. Carillon recitals precede at 5:30 p.m. The concerts are free; donations accepted. Plenty of parking. nationalshrine.org.

DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities FY22 Grants

Applications for the following FY22 CAH grant programs are now open: Art Bank; Art Exhibition (Curatorial) Grant; Arts/Humanities Education Projects; Arts/Humanities Fellowship Program; East of the River-Facilities and Buildings; Field Trip Experiences; LiftOff; Projects, Events, or Festivals; and Public Art Building Communities. Deadlines vary by program. Prospective applicants should read through each grant program’s Request for Applications in its entirety before submitting an application. For more information and to submit an application, visit dcarts. dc.gov/age/grant-programs. All grant awards are made subject to the availability of funds.

Free eWaste Recycling

DC residents, small businesses and non-profits can recycle electronics without cost at e-waste recycling events throughout 2021. Upcoming events are (rain or shine) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on July 10, corner of Euclid Street and Columbia Road NW (near Adams Morgan Community Center); July 17, corner of 34th Street and Volta Place NW (Near Volta Park Recreation Center); July 31, Connecticut Avenue, between Northampton Street and McKinley Street NW (near Chevy Chase Community Center). Covered electronic equipment includes desktop and (Continued on page 27)