Jazz in the Parks

The region’s most acclaimed jazz musicians are returning to the ever-popular Jazz in The Parks on the Great Lawn this summer! Bring your neighbors and friends for the city’s favorite laid-back summer evenings – listed by <a href="https://www.washingtonian.com/2024/07/11/where-to-find-free-outdoor-concerts-this-summer-around-dc/">Washingtonian magazine</a> as one of the area’s top five outdoor spots to listen to live music just last year! Bring your own picnic, blanket and refreshments, and enjoy popular local food vendors and giveaways, including some delicious <a href="https://www.instagram.com/atlanticbarbecue?igsh=MXcwYWxlMDdxeHZ2MA%3D%3D">Atlantic Barbeque</a>! Stop by the wonderful restaurants around the Marketplace, just a block away up 12th Street. Pick up charcuterie (or a pizza!) at Whole Foods, or amazing chicken or noodles from JINYA Ramen Bar. Everything works well for takeout! The events start at 5 pm with a children’s performer (get ready to dance!), followed at 6 pm by the headliners. Dates: <ul><li>June 14: The Blues Alley Youth Quartet followed by Herm Hopkins Soul Quartet with opener <a href="https://babarasd.com/">Baba Ras D</a> - <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1359575479859?aff=oddtdtcreator">RSVP</a> </li><li>July 12: <a href="https://bachconsort.org/">Washington Bach Consort</a> and headliner Brandon Woody - <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1359577616249?aff=oddtdtcreator">RSVP</a> </li><li>August 23: <a href="https://franvielma.com/">Fran Vielma Pan American Orchestra</a> with opener <a href="http://www.mrrobmusictime.com/">Mr. Rob</a> - <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jazz-in-the-parks-fran-vielma-pan-american-orchestra-mr-rob-tickets-1380238453369?aff=oddtdtcreator">RSVP</a> </li><li>September 13: <a href="https://www.rochellericemusic.com/">Rochelle Rice</a> with opener <a href="http://www.mrrobmusictime.com/">Mr. Rob</a> - <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1380239957869?aff=oddtdtcreator">RSVP</a> </li></ul>See below for more information on each artist!   Enjoy beverages and food from vendors and retailers on site; feel free to bring your own picnic, blankets, chairs, and water. Friendly pets allowed on leash. Location: The Great Lawn is located at the center of the campus. Enter from 16th Street NW, or enter from Georgia Avenue at Butternut Street NW, and follow Main Drive around to the grassy area. 1301 Main Drive NW.

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