D.C. weekend: Jazz Fest, National Symphony Orchestra, Maryland State Fair
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This weekend in D.C., check out the National Symphony Orchestra's Labor Day concert, D.C. Jazz Fest, the Maryland State Fair and more.
1. 😌 Enjoy your holiday
Labor Day is Monday and there are plenty of opportunities to celebrate the federal holiday around the DMV.
Here are three Labor Day events to check out:
🎵 NSO Labor Day Concert: Listen to the National Symphony Orchestra perform music by Duke Ellington, Mozart and more on the West Lawn of the Capitol 8pm Sunday. Free.
🦸 Labor Day Kids and Family Fest: Enjoy a superhero-themed day of live music, craft stations, food vendors and a superhero meet-and-greet noon–6pm Saturday at Shipgarten in McLean. Free.
🎡 Greenbelt Labor Day Festival: Visit the 70th annual four-day festival featuring a carnival, performances, a bike ride and museum tours Friday–Monday in Greenbelt, Md. The parade is at noon on Monday. View full schedule of events here.
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- Also, here are Labor Day brunches and BBQ events in the D.C. area.
2. 🎷 D.C. Jazz Fest
- Celebrate the 20th anniversary of D.C. Jazz Fest now through Sunday with performances at The Wharf and The Anthem, artist meet-and-greets and a jazz exhibit. View full schedule here. Ticket prices vary.
3. 🍏 Brat(s) Summer Sendoff Weekend
- Enjoy grilled brats, appletinis and DJ sets Saturday through Monday at Hi-Lawn. Free. See full schedule here.
4. 💙 D.C. Afro Latino Fest
- Enjoy performances that highlight Afro-Latino culture in D.C. noon–9pm Saturday at Franklin Park. Free.
5. 🥳 Capital House Music Festival
- Listen to house and dance music by DJs and local artists 11am–9pm Saturday at Marian Fryer Town Plaza in Wheaton, Md. Free. Donate and support here.
6. 🪄 D.C. Festival of Magic
- Watch shows from local magicians Friday through Sunday at the Capital Hilton. Ticket prices vary. View schedule here.
7. 🇹🇹 Caribbean in the Capital
- Celebrate the independence of Trinidad and Tobago with music, food, drinks and cigars 4–9pm Saturday at Hotel Washington. Tickets start at $10.
8. 🍿 Maryland State Fair
- There are two weekends left to enjoy fair food, concerts, horse racing, rides and more at the Maryland State Fairgrounds. View events here.
9. 🎶 Jiffy Lube Live
- Jason Aldean will perform at 7:30pm Friday. Tickets start at $86. Avril Lavigne will perform at 7pm Saturday. Tickets start at $107.