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Get Out: Folklife Festival, Coffee Cupping, Yard Sale and More
The weekend is only one day away. Here are some fun activities to help you get out.
When/Where: The National Mall between 14th and 9th Streets. June 29 - July 1 and July 4 - 8 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily.
Why Go: The annual festival features art, music, food and a cultural experience flanked by the Smithsonian's many museums. This year's themes are "Citified," "Creativity and Crisis," and "Campus and Community."
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Pricing: Free to attend.
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When/Where: Washington Harbour (3050 K St., NW) noon until 3 p.m. Sundays through October.
Why Go: Steel drummer Roger Greenidge performs free, live music on the plaza every Sunday. Enjoy some Carribean-inspired beats and imagine you're on a sandy beach instead of in swampy DC!
Pricing: FREE!
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When/Where: 2 p.m. Sunday. , 3211 Wilson Blvd., Arlington.
Why Go: It's like wine tasting - but with coffee.
Pricing: Free to attend.
4. "Memphis" at The Kennedy Center
When/Where: Shows are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Matinee performances will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the 2700 F Street, NW Washington
Why Go: According to the Kennedy Center's website, this show, a "four-time Tony Award winner, including Best Musical, begs you to turn up the dial. Inspired by actual events, Memphis introduces a white radio DJ who wants to change the world and a black club singer who is ready for her big break."
Pricing: Tickets range in price from $39 to $115.
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When/Where: 11 a.m., Saturday. 2650 S Arlington Mill Dr., Arlington.
Why Go: Skip the malls this weekend and peruse this yard sale at your own pace. You never know what treasures you'll uncover.
Pricing: Free to attend.
What are your weekend plans? If you care to share, please do. Maybe we'll see you there.
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