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{"id":269,"date":"2018-06-14T16:14:00","date_gmt":"2018-06-14T16:14:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thevintage.com\/blog\/?p=269"},"modified":"2020-09-03T19:44:51","modified_gmt":"2020-09-03T19:44:51","slug":"summer-activities-mount-pleasant-dc-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevintage.com\/blog\/2018\/06\/14\/summer-activities-mount-pleasant-dc-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"Things to Do in Mount Pleasant This Summer"},"content":{"rendered":"

What to Do In Mount Pleasant This Summer<\/h1>\n

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\nSummer is right around the corner, and that means it’s time to get outside and enjoy the warm weather.<\/p>\n

Washington, D.C.’s Mount Pleasant neighborhood is home to plenty of things to do during the hotter months of the year, ranging from festivals, events, and concerts to hiking, kayaking, and other ways to be active in the community. We’ve put together a quick guide filled with can’t-miss summer fun to help you make the most of the next few months in Mount Pleasant and around the metro D.C. area.<\/p>\n

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Attend Local Festivals and Events<\/h2>\n

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Washington D.C. is a hub for festivals and activities all year long, but the summer brings many exciting cultural and other events to the region. From music celebrations and art shows to food and culture displays, there’s a little something for everyone going on during the upcoming months.<\/p>\n

DC Jazz Festival<\/h3>\n

<\/a> June 8 to 17, 2018: Founded in 2005 and currently the largest music festival in D.C., this annual event hosts more than 125 performances throughout the city. Its concert schedule includes the talents of more than 300 artists from the U.S. and abroad, showcasing their skills at upwards of 40 venues throughout the city.<\/p>\n

Truckeroo<\/h3>\n

<\/a> June 15 and 29, August 10 and September 14, 2018: This monthly festival is held at The Bullpen, an outdoor food, drinks, and games venue located near the Washington Nationals baseball stadium, and features the hottest food trucks from around the D.C. area. Participating trucks vary month to month, including a wide variety of culinary styles like barbecue, chicken and waffles, crab dishes, empanadas, halal, Korean barbecue, tacos, ice cream, bao, Jamaican fare, tapas, and more.<\/p>\n

Around the World Cultural Food Festival<\/h3>\n

<\/a> August 18, 2018: A festival celebrating the rich intercultural diversity of the U.S. and the myriad cultures that comprise it, the annual World Cultural Food Festival is moving from its normal place at the Washington Monument to a new home at the Freedom Plaza in Downtown, D.C. It includes free admission, plenty of food and beverages from around the world, and a plethora of cultural showcases.<\/p>\n

Giant National Capital BBQ Battle<\/h3>\n

<\/a> June 23 to 24, 2018: Guest celebrities, exciting events, music acts, and barbeque aficionados combine to create an atmosphere that’s perfect for every barbeque lover. The BBQ Battle honors the American tradition of barbeque, including the Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest, demonstrations, sampling, concerts, meet and greets with celebrity chefs and a barbeque cookoff.<\/p>\n

Smithsonian Folklife Festival<\/h3>\n

<\/a> June 27 – July 1 and July 4 to 8, 2018: Established in 1967, the festival honors “contemporary living cultural traditions and celebrates those who practice and sustain them,” according to the Smithsonian’s website. The festival takes place for two weeks, including educational, presentations featuring master artisans and traditions. Visitors experience singing, dancing, crafts, workshops, traditional recipes, question and answer sessions, and a unique cultural exchange.<\/p>\n

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Listen to Music at Some Summer Concerts<\/h2>\n

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\nWashington, D.C., is home to plenty of concerts and musical experiences every summer, and there is already a long list of acts lined up to entertain fans of just about every genre. Here are just a few of those scheduled for the next couple of months.<\/p>\n

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