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Get Out: Truckeroo, Artist-led Sculpture Tour, Political Opera and More

The weekend is here! How are you going to spend it?

 

1. Truckeroo

When/Where: Friday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. at the Fairgrounds at Half Street and M Street SE, across from the Navy Yard Metro station

Why Go: It's your second to last chance this season to have your pick of 20 food trucks all whilst enjoying a cold drink and live music!

Price: Free to enter.

2. Rosslyn Jazz Festival

When/Where: Saturday from 1 to 7 p.m. at Gateway Park, 1300 Lee Highway.

Why Go: See favorites Afro Blue, Joshua Redman, Don Byron and Rene Marie perform.

Price: Free

3. Arts in Foggy Bottom Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit Twilight Tour

When/Where: Starting 7:30 p.m. Friday, the tour meets at the corner of New Hampshire Avenue and I Street NW.

Why Go: Explore art outside and close to home. The Foggy Bottom tour covers 13 sculptures by 15 nationally and internationally recognized artists. After the tour, you can enjoy drinks and con­ver­sa­tion at the River Inn, 924 25th St. NW.

Price: Free. There is a cash bar at the River Inn after the tour.

4. Photo-Op

When/Where: Performances start at 8 p.m. Saturday at Artisphere.

Why Go: Watch a political comedy satirizing all aspects of campaigning.

Price: $22 per ticket.

5. Adams Morgan Day Festival

When/Where: Noon to 7 p.m. Saturday on 18th Street between Columbia Road and Florida Avenue NW. 

Why Go: Experience the longest continuous neighborhood festival in D.C. Adams Morgan Day features live music, interesting art and fun events for kids. Two live music stages will feature performances of genres ranging from jazz to bluegrass to go-go.

Price: Free to attend.

Related Topics: Adams Morgan Day, Truckeroo, Weekend Guide, and going out guide

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