Events to Peep for July, August, & September

On Friday, July 4th, get a front seat view to the DC fireworks courtesy of the Ciel 4th of July: National Fireworks Viewing Party. RSVP for FREE to enjoy an unobstructed view of the big show, sip on drinks from a cash bar, and try dishes from their summer dinner menu. For a seat, please book a reservation on the Ciel website. 5 p.m.-midnight. Free. Ciel Social Club. 601 K Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001. RSVP here.

Keep the explosions going in the form of laughter when you hit the Birchmere on Saturday, July 5th, for a one-night only show with the hilariously funny Donnell Rawlings. 7:30 p.m.  Tickets: $50. Birchmere. 3701 Mt Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22305. Purchase tickets here. 

Head to Charm City for a magical ride through Chromakopia courtesy of musical genius Tyler, the Creator when he lands at the CFG Bank Arena for one-night stop on his Tyler, The Creator - Chromakopia: The World Tour on Friday, July 11th. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $197+. CFG Bank Arena. 201 W Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21201. Purchase tickets here.

Take in some outdoor sunshine, sip on libations, and indulge in the culture kicking off on Friday, July 18th, at the two-day Wine & Culture Fest featuring food and wine tastings, seminars, a dance party, and a fireside chat featuring Academy-nominated actress Taraji P. Henson. 11 a.m.-until. Tickets: $65+. National Harbor. Oxon Hill, MD 20784. For more information, click here. 

If you want to keep the foodie indulgence going, head to the 2025 Best of Washington on Thursday, July 24th, and indulge in creations from 65 iconic DMV restaurants, from Michelin star establishments to hidden gems. Unlimited food and drinks will be offered all night to the back drop of great music. 6 p.m. Tickets: $195+. National Building Museum. 401 G Street NW, Washington, DC 20001. For more information and tickets, click here. 

Get ready for the bad boys of R&B on Friday, August 8th, when Jodeci hits the MGM Theatre bringing fans all of their hits from "Forever My Lady" to "My Heart Belongs to You." 8 p.m. Tickets: $95. The Theater at MGM National Harbor. 101 MGM National Avenue, Oxon Hill, MD 20745.Purchase tickets here. 

Brace yourself for lions and tigers and SOUL, oh my, when you assemble the family and head to Baltimore for the gem that is the UniverSoul Circus kicking off on Friday, August 15th. 7 p.m. Tickets. $36+. Security Square Mall. 6901 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21244. Purchase tickets here.

Write a love letter to summer courtesy of the nationally touring Dear Summer Festival on Saturday, August 16th for a day-to-night outdoor experience that blends music, food, and culture into one unforgettable celebration. 4 p.m. Tickets: $62+.Gateway Pavilion. 2700 Martin Luther King Jr Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20032. Purchase tickets here.

Get ready for the prince of neosoul, Eric Roberson, when he lands at the Birchmere for one night only on Saturday, August 23rd, and provides an evening of grooves, slow jams, and hits as only he can deliver. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $70. Birchmere. 3701 Mt Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22305. Purchase tickets here.

On Friday, August 29th the incomparable Lalah Hathaway along with piano prodigy Matthew Whitaker take to the Anthem stage for an unforgettable night of music presented by the DC JazzFest. 8 p.m. Tickets: $78+. The Anthem. 901 Wharf Street, SW, Washington, DC, 20024. Purchase tickets here.

Summer will still prove blazing hot when multi-hyphenated Grammy, Tony, and Emmy award winner Cynthia Erivo kicks off a two-night engagement of song under the stars on Saturday, September 6th. 8 p.m. Tickets: Varies. Wolf Trap. 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, VA 22182. Note: Shows sold out but resell tickets available at third party vendors, e.g., StubHub.

R&B and country music diva, K. Michelle, heads to Bethesda on Saturday, September 13th, to bring her heart, soul, and vocal gift to fans when she delivers all of her hits from "V.S.O.P." to "Cry." 8 p.m. Tickets: $95+.  Bethesda Theatre. 7719 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814, Purchase tickets here. 

Head back to the MGM on Thursday, September 18th, for a night of sensuality and soul courtesy of one of R&B's finest, Maxwell, along with the Silent Serenade Ensemble, and be seduced by decades of hits from "Pretty Wings" to "Fire We Make." 8 p.m. Tickets: $140. The Theater at MGM National Harbor.  101 MGM National Avenue, Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Purchase tickets here. 

Get ready for some HBCU football rivalry on Saturday, September 20th, courtesy of Howard University and Hampton University for the fifth annual Truth & Service Classic. 4 p.m. Audi Field. 100 Potomac Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20024. Tickets available soon on Ticketmaster.

Close out the month with Mr. Chocolate Soul, Will Downing, when he heads to Bethesda on Friday, September 26th, to kick off a two-night engagement where he'll bring fans over four decades of hits from "I Try" to "Sorry I." 8:30 p.m. Tickets: $79+.  Birchmere. 3701 Mt Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22305. Purchase tickets here. 

Featured Restaurant: Make a reservation at Gaia Supperclub and partake in Mediterranean sophistication where fine dining meets a night out, highlighted by a delectable menu of Latin flavors from Gambas Al Ajillo and Mediterranean style bronzino to customer favorites such as salmon lollipops and lobster nuggets. Gaia Supperclub. 1025 Vermont Avenue, NW, Washington DC 20003. For more hours, menus, and more information, click here.

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