RADAR // Not So Stir-Crazy Calendar

WORDS BY KELSEY COCHRAN

As restrictions continue to loosen or lift entirely around the District, there are actual live events for you to enjoy alongside regularly scheduled online programming – from outdoor plays to online book talks. Without further ado, let’s dive into this iteration of Not So Stir-Crazy Radar.

7.10

ART CHAT: CONFRONTING HISTORY

The National Museum of Women in the Arts is hosting weekly 30-minute online art chats. The “Confronting History” chat will address how popular art historical subjects compound with contemporary concerns. 5 p.m. Free. @womeninthearts // www.nmwa.com

BUSBOYS ON LIVE

Busboys and Poets has long been a space where the community can gather together for live events, along with a good meal. Busboys On Live, their virtual open mic and poetry slam, will continue to be held online until they can provide the experience in person safely. 8-10 p.m. Free. @busboysandpoets // www.busboysandpoets.com

LIVING ROOM SESSIONS FINALE

The Sixth & I and DCist virtual concert series is coming to a close. Catch their last show if you haven’t had the chance to enjoy one yet. Celebrate some of D.C.’s greatest musicians at this virtual set featuring Be Steadwell, Lotion Princess, Luke Stewart and more. Free with RSVP. Donations encouraged. 3:30-5:30 p.m. @sixthandi // www.sixthandi.org

THE WIZARD OF OZ AT THE SUMMER GARDENS THEATRE

Enjoy the classic The Wizard of Oz onstage at the Summer Gardens Theatre in Hyattsville. The outdoor theater will allow you to enjoy staged performances once again in a safer manner than indoors. Masks and social distancing will be required. 8 p.m. Tickets $5-10. Summer Gardens Theater: 1515 Columbia Ave. Landover, MD; www.summergardenstheatre.com

7.11-7.31

REEL CLASSICS

The Willard InterContinental is hosting Reel Classics every Friday this month, including a three-course meal, unlimited beer and wine, a complimentary welcome cocktail, and a classic film played for you in the transformed Grand Ballroom. Masks will be required as this is an indoor event. Grease will be the first film featured in this series on July 11, followed by Rocky on July 17, Jurassic Park on July 24 and Pretty Woman on July 31. 7 p.m. Tickets $100. The Willard InterContinental: 1401 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, DC; www.washington.intercontinental.com

7.11

STORMING THE BASTILLE BASH

Take a trip to France (a.k.a. your living room) for Bastille Day. Join the virtual festivities and enjoy live French music, cooking and mixology lessons, dancing, wine tasting and more. Wear your finest beret to really get in the spirit. 8:30-11 p.m. Tickets $10-15. @thingstododc //www.thingstododc.com

7.14

ANGEL OLSEN’S COSMIC STREAM 2

Musician Angel Olsen is hosting the second iteration of her livestream concert Cosmic Stream. This time, Olsen will be joined by Hand Habits for the online concert experience. 9 p.m. Tickets $15-35. @angelolsenmusic // www.noonchorus.com

COLIN JOST AT SIXTH & I

Sixth & I will be hosting one of SNL’s head writers, Colin Jost, in conversation with Andrew Yang for an online talk on Jost’s new memoir, A Very Punchable Face. Get tickets to this limited-access program before it sells out. 7 p.m. Tickets $10, $32 includes a signed copy of the book. @sixthandi // www.sixthandi.org

#GENGEO CAREERS IN EXPLORATION

National Geographic is bringing the exploration to you. In their ongoing Explorer Classroom series, join award-winning photographer, conservationist, mountaineer and storyteller Gab Mejia and host and Young Explorer Sahar Mohammadzadeh in conversation. Mejia and Mohammadzadeh will discuss Mejia’s career, conservation work and exploring the planet with National Geographic. Register online for your link to the discussion. 2 p.m. Free. @insidenatgeo // www.nationalgeographic.org

PROFS + PINTS ONLINE: WOMEN + THE FRENCH REVOLUTION

Profs and Pints brings college faculty members and lovers of education into bars, cafés and other off-campus venues to discuss ranging intellectual topics. Now, Profs and Pints is taking the conversation online. Join for “Women and the French Revolution,” a discussion on feminism’s role and rise in France’s transformative war hosted by Amy Leonard, associate professor of history at Georgetown University. 7 p.m. Tickets $12. @profsandpints // www.profsandpints.com

7.14 + 7.28

DC FRAY TRIVIA

DC Fray has more online trivia lined up this month, this time with some new themes. Log in on July 14 to prove your knowledge of all things zombie, or join July 28 for a showdown of adult cartoons like The Simpsons and Family Guy. 7:30 p.m. Tickets $9. @dcfray // www.dcfray.com

7.15-9.15

TWILIGHT GOLF LEAGUE

Make your game of golf even better by joining a twilight golf league with the Twilight Golf Association. Teams of four will play nine holes each week for a 10-week season beginning July 15. All skill levels welcome. Tee times 5-6 p.m. League entry $49, $20 walking round, $30 round with cart. Northwest Golf Course: 15711 Layhill Rd. Silver Spring, MD; www.twilightgolfassociation.com

7.15-8.27

WEDNESDAY YOGA

Yoga Class.

Photo by Anupam Mahapatra.

Join the D.C. Public Library every Wednesday through August 27 for a midday break of relaxation. Unwind and reset for 30 minutes with the D.C. Public Library and Yoga District Wednesdays at noon starting July 15. All skill levels welcome. @yogadistrict // www.yogadistrict.com; @dcpubliclibrary // www.dclibrary.org

7.16

AMINATOU SOW + ANN FRIEDMAN AT SIXTH & I

Aminatou Sow + Ann Friedman.

Photo from callyourgirlfriend.com.

Aminatou Sow and Ann Friedman, hosts of the popular podcast Call Your Girlfriend, are joining New York Times bestselling author Mari Andrew and Sixth & I for a night to talk about relationships and what they really mean. 7 p.m. Tickets $10, $31 includes a signed copy of the book. Free for those in financial need. @sixthandi // www.sixthandi.org

DIGITAL SPEED DATING

Beat the struggles of isolation by connecting with others through shared experiences and fun icebreakers set up by DC Fray at their digital speed dating. Maybe you’ll find the one, or just someone to re-binge Tiger King with you. One night includes five virtual dates. 7 p.m. $14. @dcfray // www.dcfray.com

7.19

CRUISE ON THE POTOMAC

Take in the sights of D.C. from the water. Enjoy smooth sailing as you pass major attractions such as the Kennedy Center, Theodore Roosevelt Island, the Key Bridge and more. Take advantage of the $3 margarita specials to beat the heat! Masks required. Boat boards at 11:45 a.m., leaves at noon. Tickets $30. Georgetown Harbour: 3050 K St. NW, DC; www.thingstododc.com

DC DESIGN TOURS: COLUMBIA HEIGHTS + ADAMS MORGAN

Dive into some of D.C.’s most beautiful neighborhoods with an in-depth tour by DC Design. As you walk through the area, learn all about D.C.’s socialites, civil rights activists, castles, embassies, temples and more. Bring comfortable walking shoes and a bottle of water. 2 p.m. Tickets $20-35. Meet at Meridian Hill Park: 1559 W St. NW, DC; www.dcdesigntours.com

7.20

HOW TO BE AN ANTIRACIST DISCUSSION WITH IBRAM X. KENDI

Due to the outpouring of support for the Black Lives Matter movement after recent tragedies in our country, books like 2019 Guggenheim Fellow and New York Times bestselling author Ibram X. Kendi’s How to Be an Antiracist have been flying off the shelves. Kendi will join Dr. Charlene M. Dukes, president of Prince George’s Community College, to discuss his book and the themes within it. Register online for a link to the event. 7 p.m. Free. @pgcmls // www.pgcmls.info

7.22

VIRTUAL ARTJAMZ

ArtJamz is bringing out your inner Monet with their virtual art programs. Join a local artist for a guided painting class on Zoom. If you need some materials, ArtJamz will set you up with an at-home paint kit including one stretch canvas, six 2-ounce paint containers, two paint brushes and, of course, one artist mustache. 8 p.m. A kit with a 12 x 16 canvas will cost $30, and a kit with an 8 x 10 canvas costs $25. Class $10. @artjamz // www.artjamz.co

7.23

PSALM’S SALONS AT STUDIO THEATRE

Psalm’s Salons are an online community space hosted by director, educator and theatre-maker Psalmayene 24, meant to highlight the work of creatives and boost local and Black-owned businesses. Join Galvanize DC founders J.J. Johnson and Jefferson A. Russell, actor Justin Weaks and Jjana Valentiner, executive producer of the Making Space to Breathe/Gathering to Grieve vigil for the July 23 Salon. 5 p.m. Free. @studiotheatre // www.studiotheatre.org

7.23-8.6

ROSSLYN ROCKS! CONCERTS

DC Fray is hosting some of the first post-quarantine concerts in Rosslyn at the Central Place Plaza. The Rosslyn Rocks! Concert series will be held July 23, July 30 and August 6. Lineup to be announced. 6-8 p.m. Free. Central Place Plaza: 1800 N. Lynn St. Arlington, VA; @rosslynva // www.rosslynva.org

7.25

LIMOUSINE SECRET AGENT RACE

Race around our nation’s capitol in a night of international espionage. Ride in a luxury limousine with your team as you represent secret agents in the Cold War. Will the USSR or America win? It’s up to you. Masks required. 6:30 p.m. Tickets $65. Rosslyn Metro Station: 1850 N. Moore St. Rosslyn, VA; www.thingstododc.com

7.26

DC POLO SOCIETY

Enjoy a mix of tradition and fun for the whole family with the DC Polo Society and DC Fray. Expect signature cocktails, food trucks and yard games at this classic summer event. 2-5 p.m. Prices to be announced. DC Polo Society: 14660 Hughes Rd. Poolesville, MD; @dcpolosociety // www.dcpolo.com; @dcfray // www.dcfray.com

DRIVE-IN AT MOSAIC

Mosaic’s annual drive-in series is back. Marvel fans, rejoice: Captain Marvel is gracing the Mosaic screen July 26. Watch blockbuster hits from the comfort of your car on the grounds of a historic drive-in theater. For social distancing reasons, no walk-ups, bike-ups or picnickers are allowed. Lot opens at 6:45 p.m. $28 per car. Market Garage: 8295 Glass Alley, Fairfax, VA; www.mosaicdistrict.com