Nine Reminders forTonight and the Coming Weekend
by Larry Janezich
July 16, 2026
Tonight: Thursday, July 16 – Swing Dance at St. Mark’s Church
7:30 – 9:30pm – Lesson at 7:00pm
The Capitol HillBillies host the Capitol Hill Swing Dance at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 301 A Street, SE. Live music. Laminate wood‐like floor. Admission: $10, teens $5
Latest info: FB link here: https://bit.ly/4oMIU93
Tonight: Thursday, June 16 – Congressional Cemetery – Prison Terminal
6:30 pm | Free, registration required (See below)
Prison Terminal: The Last Days of Private Jack Hall. Prison Terminal, the Oscar-nominated documentary explores the end of life of an incarcerated man cared for by fellow incarcerated men.
Seats are limited in our chapel building: free, pre-registration is required.
Presented by DC Death Collective in collaboration Humane Prison Hospice Project.
For more and to register, go here: https://bit.ly/4gA3FTe
Tonight: Thursday, July 16 – Library of Congress Summer Movies on the Lawn series – “Rocky”
8:00pm – 10:00pm – Thomas Jefferson Building – North Lawn
Join us to watch “Rocky” (1995) under the stars. This movie was inducted into the National Film Registry in 2006. Rocky (1976 PG 2h). A small-time Philadelphia boxer gets a supremely rare chance to fight the world heavyweight champion in a bout in which he strives to go the distance for his self-respect. For more: https://bit.ly/4bGIStJ
Friday, July 17 – Congressional Cemetery – Cinematery: National Treasure
7:30pm – $10 – 20
Congressional Cemetery hosts a Cinematery screening of National Treasure.
BYO beverages and food. Alcohol is permitted and will also be for sale. Keep in mind that all guests will be ID checked upon entry. Also recommended – bringing your own blankets, low lying lawn chairs, etc. Dogs are not permitted at Cinematery.
For more and tickers, go here: https://bit.ly/4vZ4gTb
Friday, July 17 – Friday Night Live at Eastern Market Metro Plaza
5:00pm – 6:30pm
Featuring DMV Music Academy String Ensemble. See here for more: https://www.dmvmusicacademy.org/
The concert series comes to Eastern Market Metro Plaza through the efforts of Barracks Row Main Street and the Department of Parks and Recreation. CM Charles Allen secured funding in the current FY DC Budget to program the performance space at the Plaza.
Saturday, July 18 – Reception: Abstract – CHAL Members Juried Exhibition
Capitol Hill Art League (CHAL) members were invited to delve into the abstract, by sharing artwork that does not attempt to represent external reality, but seeks to achieve its effects using shapes, forms, lines, colors. The exhibition was juried by Kelly MacConomy.
The show runs from July 13 to August 22, 2026, at, Capitol Hill Arts Workshop, 545 7th Street, SE.
A reception will be Saturday, July 18, 5:30-7pm
Here’s a preview of the exhibit at the CHAL home page: https://bit.ly/4wH9RgU
Saturday, July 18 Congressional Cemetery – Introductory Tours – July 18, (and 25)
11:00am – 12:30pm – $5.00
Congressional Cemetery offers a guided introductory tour of Congressional Cemetery. Over 67,000 people are interred at Congressional Cemetery, ranging from 1807 all the way until the present day. Their stories are American history in microcosm, all in 35 acres of the nation’s capital. Come and experience their extraordinary lives in a one of kind portal into the past. On this tour of approximately 90 minutes, one of our trained docents who will share the stories of some of Congressional Cemetery’s interred residents while walking the beautiful and scenic cemetery grounds.
Please come prepared with comfortable and weather-appropriate clothing and shoes, as the tours often stray from the main paths.
Go here for tickets: https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/congressionalcemetery/introductory-tours-2026
Sunday, July 19 – Lincoln Park for a soccer party ahead the morning of the World Cup final.
Hosted by the Friends of Lincoln Park. While there, enjoy family-friendly soccer activities led by DC Way, the Little Gym and Mathnasium, a USMNT Christian Pulisic autographed jersey give-away, face painting, World Cup panini sticker exchange, refreshments and more.
A reception will be Saturday, July 18, 5:30-7pm
Sunday, July 19: Hill Center Event – Stone Room Concerts
5:00pm – $23.00
Stone Room Concerts @ Hill Center Featuring Crys Matthews, 2025 International Folk Music Award’s Artist of the Year.
An award-winning, prolific lyricist and composer, Matthews blends Country, Americana, Folk, Blues, and Bluegrass with traditional melodies punctuated by honest, original lyrics.
Get tickets https://bit.ly/44Y1di7
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