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Verizon Center
601 F Street
www.verizoncenter.com
Tuesday, July 24, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Washington Mystics Summer Associates Night
Enjoy a WNBA Washington Mystics game and reception for summer associates and interns interested in networking with associates and attorneys. Food and drinks provided while two guest experts speak on legal affairs in professional sports. Tickets to the game and reception are $55. For tickets, contact Vishnu Dzidzienyo at 202. 266.2389.
Wednesday, July 25, 7:00 pm
John Mayer with Ben Folds and James Morrison
The Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter tours with pianist Ben Folds and others. Tickets are $59.50 and $49.50 (plus applicable service charges) and are available through all Ticketmaster outlets including the Verizon Center box office, online at www.ticketmaster.com or via Phonecharge at 202.397.SEAT. For accessible seating for patrons with disabilities, call 202.661.5065.
Saturday, July 28, 4:00 pm
Washington Mystics Gospel Night
The Washington Mystics host a night of gospel with Karen Clark-Sheard of the legendary Clark Sisters and new male gospel group 21:03, as well as the area's best gospel choirs. Enjoy an evening of high spirits, positive energy and an exciting game against the 2007 WNBA defending champion Detroit Shock. For tickets, contact Vishnu Dzidzienyo at 202.266.2389.
Sunday, July 29, 7:30 pm
Ball4Real - Streetball World Tour
The trash-talking, one-on-one face-offs and crazy dunks return for the only player-owned streetball tour. Tickets are $78, $53, $28, $23 and $11 (plus applicable service charges) and are available through all Ticketmaster outlets including the Verizon Center box office, online at www.ticketmaster.com or via Phonecharge at 202.397.SEAT. Block Party begins outside at 4:00 pm. For accessible seating for patrons with disabilities, call 202.661.5065. (plus applicable service charges).
Thursday, August 9, 7:30 pm
Beyonce
The talented R&B sensation returns to the stage for her 2007 world tour with Robin Thicke. Tickets are $200.75, $105.75, $87.75 and $65.75 (plus applicable service charges) and are available through all Ticketmaster outlets including the Verizon Center box office, online at www.ticketmaster.com or via Phonecharge at 202.397.SEAT. For accessible seating for patrons with disabilities, call 202.661.5065.
Friday, August 10; Saturday, August 11; and Sunday, August 12, 10:00 am
2007 Smithsonian NMAI National Powwow Cultural Dance Competition
More than 800 Native peoples from across North America come to enjoy the three-day event featuring Native American food as well as dance and drum competitions. Tickets are $15 or $36 for a 3-day pass (plus applicable service charges) and are available through all Ticketmaster outlets including the Verizon Center box office, online at www.ticketmaster.com or via Phonecharge at 202.397.SEAT. A $3 discount is available for youths five - 11; free for seniors 65 and older, children four years and under and NMAI members. For accessible seating for patrons with disabilities, call 202.661.5065.
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 Capital Fringe Festival
507 7th Street
866.811.4111
www.capfringe.org
Through Sunday, July 29
2nd Annual Capital Fringe Festival
The annual performing arts festival for fringe artists returns Downtown for 11 days with more than 1000 artists performing in more than 20 venues this year. For a full listing of events and artists, visit www.capfringe.org.
WVSA ARTs connection
1100 16th Street
202.296.9100
www.wvsarts.org
Through Thursday, August 9
Art in Bloom
See 30 original artworks from youth artists with special needs. Students receive commission on the work they sell and remaining revenue supports the program. Free admission. Sponsored by CVS All Kids Can and VSA arts. For more information, e-mail info@wvsarts.org.
Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center
1300 Pennsylvania Avenue
202.312.1300
Through Friday, September 28, Noon - 1:30 pm
Live! On Woodrow Wilson Plaza
Enjoy free summer music performances from world-renowned entertainers and local favorites every weekday on the plaza adjacent to the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center. For more information or to view the list of scheduled performers, visit http://www.itcdc.com/explore.php?p=7.
City Center Lot
(Former Washington Convention Center Site)
900 9th Street
Saturday, July 21, Noon - 6:00 pm
And1 Mix Tape Tour
Your favorite players head back to the streets to take on summer league all-stars. Tip-off is at 3:00 pm. Halftime entertainment provided by Cassidy. Tickets are $15. For more information, visit http://www.and1.com/.
MobileTours.org
1740 18th Street
202.246.2928
Saturday, July 21, 7:00 pm
Lincoln Assassination Walking Tour
Join the family-friendly tour to meet the characters, walk the streets and see the buildings involved in the assassination of the sixteenth president. Meets at the Andrew Jackson Statue in Lafayette Square every Saturday through October. Cost is $10. For more information, e-mail info@mobiletours.org.
FRESHFARM Farmers' Market
555 8th Street
202.362.8889
www.freshfarmmarkets.org
Thursday, July 26; August 2, 9 and 16, 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Penn Quarter FRESHFARM Farmers' Market
Located on the north end of 8th Street, between D and E Streets, the annual market returns to showcase the best of the regions agricultural offerings. Enjoy fresh and local fruits, vegetables, cheeses, baked goods, soaps, plants, cut flowers and meat - all produced within a 150-mile radius of DC. The market is open every Thursday through November 15. For more information, visit www.freshfarmmarkets.org.
Guest Services, Inc.
3055 Prosperity Avenue
Fairfax, Virginia
202.208.4056
Friday, August 3 - Sunday, August 5, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Arts at Pershing Park
Artists of all media, performers and musicians will gather on the corner of 14th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue at this new monthly cultural event. Sponsored by Guest Services, Inc. with the Willard InterContinental Hotel and the National Park Service. Light fare and beverages are available at The Pershing Park Café. Free admission. For more information, visit www.guestservices.com.
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