As the capital and political heart of America, there’s no shortage of things to do and see in Washington, DC. And this has never been more true than in the summer of 2018. Here are just a few of the events we’re eagerly anticipating this summer.
Hamilton
Anyone who is even remotely interested in theater will be familiar with “Hamilton,” the play by Lin-Manuel Miranda that has taken the world by storm. The popular and well-reviewed musical will be in Washington, DC from June 12 through September 16. Performances will be held at The Kennedy Center, and tickets are available at prices ranging from about $200 to $625.
The play is both educational and enormously entertaining. If you’re able to get your hands on these highly sought after tickets, you won’t regret it. “Hamilton” tells a story of American history with a talented and diverse cast, using hip hop and R&B music to give it a character all its own.
Capital Fringe Festival
Check out the cutting edge of local culture by attending the Capital Fringe Festival. This award-winning avant-garde celebration features theater, music, art, dance, and “unclassifiable” forms of live performance. The festival is held in the Southwest quadrant and will provide various events throughout the month of July.
From July 7 to July 29, you can peruse farmer’s markets, attend yoga classes, sample delicious gelato, and be entertained by the huge variety of live performances. Some of the acts for 2018 include Andromeda Breaks (a play that blends Gothic horror and Greek myth) and Entre Nous (a jazz duo).
17th Street Festival
Visit DC later in the summer to attend this annual festival celebrating the city’s incredible variety of restaurants and retailers. More than 100 vendors are expected to gather on August 25, including artists and live musicians. The 17th Street Festival is one the city’s most vibrant and entertaining events, and each of the $10 admission tickets goes toward funding the festival for years to come. Some of the 2018 highlights include jazz musician Deon Cleancutt, a flamenco dancing group, and a mariachi band. The festival does tend to sell out in advance, so make sure to grab your tickets as soon as possible.
There is so much to see and do in Washington, DC that visitors can easily be overwhelmed. You should always remain open to new and spontaneous experiences, but plan to attend a few of these events so that you don’t miss the best of what the city has to offer.
Image “13a.17thStreetFestival.WDC.13September2014” by Elvert Barnes, used under CC BY-SA 2.0
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