Name: Metropolitan Washington Summer Restaurant Week 2025
Start: 2025-08-18T10:00:00-04:00
Location: Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia (DMV region)

Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia (DMV region)

Get ready to savor the best of the DMV’s vibrant dining scene during Metropolitan Washington Summer Restaurant Week! From August 18–24, over 350 restaurants, including 23 exciting newcomers and dozens of RAMMYS award winners, are serving up multi-course meals at unbeatable prices. Whether you’re craving brunch, lunch, or dinner, this is your chance to explore new flavors, support local chefs, and enjoy special drink pairings. Plus, dine at select spots for a chance to win an unforgettable Jazz in the District experience. Join us and celebrate the passion and creativity that make our region’s food culture truly delicious!

Local Event: Metropolitan Washington Summer Restaurant Week 2025

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The free JCA <a href="https://virtualexpos.accessjca.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Montgomery County Virtual 50+ Employment Expo</a> is designed to connect jobseekers aged 50 and over with age-friendly employers via Zoom.
Expo program: 
<ul><li>Workshops (10:00 a.m.) Start your day with two engaging 
workshops tailored to jobseekers aged 50 and above. These sessions 
provide valuable strategies, tools, and insights to support your career 
journey. See our <a href="https://virtualexpos.accessjca.org/schedule-of-expos/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Expo Schedule</a> page for more information and to register.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Employer Presentations (12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Employers
 share information about their current full and part-time job openings. 
Jobseekers can ask employers questions via the Zoom chat, making the 
expo a dynamic and interactive experience.</li></ul>
Jobseekers: Whether you are re-entering the workforce, 
changing careers, or seeking new opportunities, you are invited to join 
us for this virtual expo on May 19. Register today at: <a href="https://virtualexpos.accessjca.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">virtualexpos.accessjca.org</a>.&nbsp; 
The
 free JCA Montgomery County Virtual 50+ Employment Expos are generously 
funded by the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services. 
JCA serves people of all faiths, races, ethnicities, and income levels.

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The free JCA Montgomery County Virtual 50+ Employment Expo is designed to connect jobseekers aged 50 and over with age-friendly...

Age 50+ Jobseekers Register today the JCA MoCo Virtual 50+ Employment Expo

Prince George's County Animal Services Facility & Adoption Center

🚨 Urgent: Community members - Adopters and fosters are needed to save 11 dogs on the latest urgent list by today, 5/19.&nbsp;They all need to be adopted or have rescue commitment, and have to leave the shelter by Tuesday (or after spay/neuter.) If no one saves them, they will be euthanized due to being over capacity.&nbsp; As of 5/18 PM: Up to 11 dogs need adopters and fosters! The dog adoption fees are sponsored for some of these dogs. Check for updates at the Facebook link.&nbsp;&nbsp;
🐶&nbsp;Adopters:&nbsp;Please go to the shelter today between&nbsp;11am to 7pm (arrive by 5:30pm or no later than 6pm).&nbsp;Adopters are able to meet 2 dogs and bring dogs for meet and greets. If anyone is going to adopt them, please comment on their pages in the linked album.
New Tip: Adopters of pit bulls and pit bull mixes: Review the new requirements and complete the&nbsp;Pet Parenting Certification (that takes about an hour)&nbsp;before going to adopt&nbsp;Pit Bull Terriers&nbsp;and specific bully-type breeds. Take a screen shot of your score.&nbsp; Pet Parenting Certification info:&nbsp; <a href="https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/environment/animal-services/animal-licensing/pit-bull-permits" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">environment.mypgc.us/pitbulls</a>&nbsp;
🐶 Prospective fosters:&nbsp;Fosters through the shelter and rescues are needed for these dogs.&nbsp;Please apply with rescue partners, or with the shelter if living in Maryland, to become a foster and save a life. Fostering is usually free with a rescue. See the Friends' posts seeking fosters and rescues for dogs.&nbsp; &nbsp;
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/people/Friends-of-PG-County-Animal-Shelter/61565594829660/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Friends of PG County Animal Shelter | Upper Marlboro MD | Facebook</a>
Please review the shelter foster information, apply online and complete Pet Parenting Certification.&nbsp;Contact the shelter with the dog's name and ID. "Interested in Fostering: Email fosterpgcpets@co.pg.md.us "&nbsp;They allow pit bull-type dogs to be fostered in Maryland.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/environment/animal-services/pet-adoption/foster-information" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Foster Information | Prince George's County</a>
<a href="https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/environment/animal-services/pet-adoption/foster-information" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"></a>
Please see bios, photos, and videos of the urgent dogs at these&nbsp;links, and share posts with friends, family,&nbsp;neighbors, and coworkers. 
Adoption website:&nbsp;<a href="https://24petconnect.com/PGEOADOPT?at=DOG&amp;sb=days_MaxMin" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">24petconnect.com/PGEOADOPT?at=DOG&amp;sb=days_MaxMin</a>&nbsp;(Tip to search by ID: Click on any dog and edit the dog's ID number in the&nbsp;link, then go to that page.)
View and share the&nbsp;Friends' posts &amp; album for all 26 urgent dogs:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/people/Friends-of-PG-County-Animal-Shelter/61565594829660/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">facebook.com/people/Friends-of-PG-County-Animal-Shelter/61565594829660/</a>&nbsp;
Full Urgent List:&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/share/1B1kSzp65E/" rel="nofollow noopener"></a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18V3sdWyss/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">facebook.com/share/p/18V3sdWyss/</a>
Pet Unity Project post:&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/petunityproject/p/DYAq43hD20G/" rel="nofollow noopener"></a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/petunityproject/p/DYSw0pLj3KR/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">instagram.com/petunityproject/p/DYSw0pLj3KR/</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/petunityproject/p/DXuauIrjtKh/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a>
Shelter post - 1 of 2:&nbsp; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pgcpets4us/posts/pfbid01LLEf3XVGKc1NXbMLh5HuaXRuNDbN8WRDCr6iifJymxFKwdCKVwGqUKPQt9UVvqql" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">facebook.com/pgcpets4us/ post</a> 📢 "Attention everyone!&nbsp;We are sharing the Length of Stay - Urgent list today."&nbsp;
"We want to be transparent that our shelter is currently at full capacity, and we are reaching out for help from the community to find placement for these dogs by the close of business on Tuesday, May 19th. We are looking for adopters, fosters, or assistance from our rescue partners.
Unfortunately, if these dogs do not leave by May 12th, they are at risk of euthanasia. Your support can make a difference."
Shelter post - 2 of 2: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/reel/807409368831134" rel="nofollow noopener"></a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/reel/807409368831134" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/reel/969198452703203/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">facebook.com/reel/969198452703203/</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1005948072112297" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"> </a>"Attention everyone! We are sharing the Length of Stay - Urgent list playgroup videos. ..."&nbsp; 
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Prince George’s County Animal Shelter, 3750 Brown Station Road, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
Call 301-780 -7200 (select 1, 4 - adopt, then 3 - info) with the animal ID number(s) to check availability. Adoption Hours: Tuesday to Friday 11:00am - 7:00pm, Saturday 10:00am - 4:00pm. (Arrive 1 hour before closing.)
More information:&nbsp;PG County Shelter adoption steps, fees, and spay/neuter&nbsp;<a href="https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/environment/animal-services/pet-adoption" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/environment/animal-services/pet-adoption</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/environment/animal-services/pet-care-education/spaying-neutering" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/environment/animal-services/pet-care-education/spaying-neutering</a>
<a href="https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/environment/animal-services/pet-care-education/spaying-neutering" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"></a>Shelter posts:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/pgcpets4us/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">facebook.com/pgcpets4us/</a>
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Folger Shakespeare Library

The Poetry season concludes with a finale reading by a poet chosen by a group of Folger Poetry supporters. This year’s reader, Kwame Dawes, is Poet Laureate of Jamaica (2024-2027) and winner of the prestigious Windham/Campbell Award for Poetry. Dawes will read from the work of other poets cited as his literary influences as well as from his own work.
Previous poets invited for this finale reading include Ellen Bass, Billy Collins, Carolyn Forché, and Jane Hirshfield. The reading will be followed by a book signing in the Great Hall.
Can’t join us in person? Purchase virtual access to a live streaming of the reading.&nbsp;

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The Stacks

A circle in the snow. The smell of Sulphur. The beating of wings. Here be dragons, as two stories of love and longing intertwine – a woman and the man she married are visited by a dragon who was once her lover, as a boy tries to learn what it will take to be with the dragon girl who lands in his rural Texas town and changes his life. Rorschach returns to perform at The Stacks in Buzzard Point for this intimate epic about who we become, what we leave behind, and what we set on fire.
May 7- May 17

Local Event: Dragon Play by Rorschach Theatre

Dragon Play by Rorschach Theatre

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Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center

Experience a perfect blend of artistry and flavor as Capital Harvest on the Plaza (CHoP) returns every Wednesday starting May 20 at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center (RRB/ITC). This Downtown DC favorite brings together fresh, local, and sustainably sourced foods from 25+ regional vendors—plus global bites and al fresco dining in the heart of the city. When: Every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., May 20 – October 28, 2026 Where: Woodrow Wilson Plaza, 13th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Outside of the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center Beginning June 3, Capital Arts Collective joins the lineup every first and third Wednesday, bringing a curated mix of local artists and makers with unique, handcrafted goods, adding an extra layer of creativity to your market visit. For more information and market news, visit <a href="https://www.capitalharvestdc.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">capitalharvestdc.com</a>

Local Event: Capital Harvest

Capital Harvest

Experience a perfect blend of artistry and flavor as Capital Harvest on the Plaza (CHoP) returns every Wednesday starting May...

JW Marriott Washington, DC

Robert Wallop from Annapolis and other DC-area dancers from the inclusive dance team, RhythmXpress, will be performing at the <a href="https://www.globaldownsyndrome.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Global Down Syndrome Foundation’s</a> (GLOBAL) annual <a href="https://www.globaldownsyndrome.org/acceptability-gala/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">AcceptAbility Gala</a>. The&nbsp;inspiring fundraiser also features&nbsp;a performance by Emmy Award-winning, multi-platinum singer-songwriter Rachel Platten, whose chart-topping anthem “Fight Song” inspires movements. GLOBAL will bestow their highest honor, the Quincy Jones Exceptional Advocacy Award, on Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and Congressman Paul D. Tonko (D-NY) for their support of GLOBAL’s mission, advancing federal research funding, medical care, and public policy that improves and elongates the lives of people with Down syndrome. GLOBAL Ambassador Crystal Muro, a role model and self-advocate from Tustin, CA, will also be honored. Crystal will be joined by her Alexandria, VA based sister Liz Mahar, Deputy Vice President of Advocacy and Strategic Alliances at PhRMA, and long-time GLOBAL supporter.
GLOBAL’s annual AcceptAbility Gala brings together policymakers from both sides of the aisle, key scientists from NIH, philanthropists, corporate sponsors, and the Down syndrome community. Down syndrome is the most common chromosomal condition, affecting an estimated 400,000 Americans, yet it has long been one of the least-funded genetic conditions at the NIH. With GLOBAL’s leadership bringing together multiple stakeholders, the NIH Down syndrome research and medical care budget has increased by $440 million over the last seven years. The AcceptAbility Gala is an opportunity to celebrate the abilities of those with Down syndrome, highlight federal research funding increases, and educate Congress and the community about the transformative DeOndra Dixon INCLUDE Project Act that will elongate life and improve health outcomes for people with Down syndrome.

Local Event: GLOBAL's AcceptabilityGala

GLOBAL's AcceptabilityGala

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DC Improv Comedy Club

Come out and wordplay! You're invited to watch or compete in Pun DMV, our pun contest. The night is hosted by Dana Fleitman, and it has two events: 
The Freestyle: Each competitor chooses a punning theme, then prepares in advance a three-minute speech packed with puns inspired by that theme. On the night of the show, the competitors deliver their speeches on stage. The audience favorite wins!
The Tournament: An on-the-spot punning tournament featuring up to 20 people. At the start of each match, contestants are given a theme. They then take turns making up puns on the spot. People are eliminated when they're stumped. The last person standing moves on to the next round (or victory). Anyone in attendance can compete, and you can sign up on site when you arrive. 
The winners of either contest get cash prizes from the Improv (and eternal glory)!

Local Event: Pun DMV (pun competition)

Pun DMV (pun competition)

Come out and wordplay! You're invited to watch or compete in Pun DMV, our pun contest. The night is hosted by Dana Fleitman,...

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National Archives Museum

Festival Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary National Archives Building Constitution Avenue | Washington, DC June 4-6, 2026 You're invited to the <a href="https://archivesfoundation.org/spirit-of-independence-festival/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Spirit of Independence Festival</a>, a three-day immersive celebration of American history, culture, and community at the National Archives—the home of the original Declaration of Independence—in the heart of Washington, DC.&nbsp; Hosted beneath a tent spanning two city blocks in front of the National Archives, the Spirit of Independence Festival will include free daytime events for families and three evening benefit events to support the National Archives Foundation and its effort to engage the American public with the nation’s history.&nbsp; From free daytime programming like a patriotic pet “yappy hour” to ticketed nighttime events like a culinary “taste of America,” there’s something for everyone to enjoy throughout the multi-day festival. Guests can <a href="https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/39180/national-archives-museum-spirit-of-independence-festival" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">reserve free tickets</a> to daytime programming and purchase individual tickets to select evening programs. Guests who reserve tickets online will receive complimentary access to the National Archives Museum.

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Conflict Resolution Support for Families and Organizations

Rogers Resolution Services

Hi, I'm Shelby! I’m a local mediator who helps neighbors resolve family, relationship, and workplace conflicts in a calm, structured way. Through my small business, Rogers Resolution Services, I offer mediation and conflict-resolution support tailored to your unique needs and help guide people through difficult conversations. I work primarily with co-parents, partners, relatives, roommates, and teams who need help talking through decisions, routines, boundaries, or recurring disagreements. I also support workplaces and community groups facing communication challenges or breakdowns. My role is neutral. I don’t give legal advice or take sides. I facilitate conversations, de-escalate tense situations, and help people reach practical and maintainable agreements they can feel comfortable with. Services include: • Family, community, and workplace mediation • Co-parenting communication planning • Conflict coaching (one-on-one support) • Group and organizational facilitation • Workplace and team communication support Please feel free to reach out if you or a neighbor need help with repairing communication, setting boundaries, and/or creating a healthier dynamic at home or at work. Thank you for reading, and I look forward to helping you!

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