Coming off the heels of June, while it might seem like July is just the filler month between Pride month and back-to-school season, in the DMV, July still holds much promise. July is known for its warm weather, wacky holidays like National Hot Dog and Ice Cream month, and a host of functions to attend. Enjoy this list of July events you can attend in DC and the broader DMV area with the family, a partner, or for some solo fun.
Concerts & Performances
Enjoy Chris Brown and Lil Baby? Check out the Chris Brown and Lil Baby: One Of Them One’s Tour stopping in Washington DC. Chris Brown and Lil Baby will be headlining the One Of Them One’s Tour by Rolling Loud on July, 19th at 7 p.m. at the Capitol One Arena. Tickets currently range from $73 – $150 to be on the outer row, $215 – $440 to be on the inner row, and $450 – $2000 to be on the main floor.
Deemed by Variety his “most ambitious production to date” The Weekend’s After Hours Til Dawn tour celebrates his fourth studio album. With Kaytranada and Mike Dean opening up the show, the concert is set to be one for the books. Just 40 minutes away from inner city DC, the show is set to be held July 30 at 6:30 p.m. in Landover Maryland at FedEx Field. Tickets range from $61 – $80 to be on the outermost row, $81- $280 for the innermost rows, and $286 – $2500 for the main floor.
Acclaimed R&B superstar Keke Wyatt best known for her hit tracks If Only You Knew, My First Love, and Nothing in This World, will be performing on the main stage at City Winery, a local DC one-stop shop with wine tasting, a restaurant, and live shows and private events. The show will be held on July 21, with two showings at 6:00 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Tickets are priced at stage premier at $65, side premier at $60, rear orchestra at $55, orchestra at $55, and high top at $50.
Not a new school person? Enjoy the older rhythm and texture of soul? Well, then the Mousey Thompson & The James Brown Experience will be just the concert for you. Headed by the Godfather of Soul’s talented drummer Robert “Mousey” Thompson, the experience will feature sounds that take you back to the era of “good music” where folks didn’t just sing but “sang.” The concert will be held at City Winery on July 27 at 6:00 p.m. Tickets are priced at stage premier at $38, side premier at $35, orchestra at $28, high top at $25, and rear orchestra at $25.
Love music that makes you feel like you’re floating on a cloud? Then the Femme It Forward: Serenade Concert is just for you. With an R&B star-studded lineup featuring Omarion, Mario, and Pleasure P the concert is set to be a night of divine vocals and enjoyment. The concert will be held at The Theater at MGM National Harbor in National Harbor, Maryland at 8:00 p.m. on July 29. Tickets ranging from $49.50 – $69.50 for back row seats, $93 – $95.50 for middle section seats, and $135 – $277.50
Live Shows
Known as one of the funniest Black comedians and creatives, Amanda Seales is taking her comedy and witty knowledge beyond the screen of HBO’s “Insecure” and bringing it to The Kennedy Center in Washington, DC. In the “Black Outside Again Weekend,” Amanda will be hosting a series of her original content like Smart Funny & Black (gameshow) and Small Doses (podcast) from Friday, July 22 to Sunday, July 23 live. Enjoy the creative brilliance of her unapologetic Black talent and secure your ticket today. Tickets start at $29.
In a night sure to leave you sore from laughter, world-renowned comedian and actor Chris Tucker is set to host a comedy showing at Live! Casino and Hotel Maryland. The show will be held at The HALL at Live, doors opening at 5:30 p.m. and the showing starting promptly at 7:00 p.m. The event is 21+ and tickets start at $39.99.
Justin Whitehead is taking his comedic genius from the internet to the comedy house. A favorite of celebrities such as Diddy and Rickey Smiley, Whitehead is set to perform a live comedy show at The Comedy Loft of DC. With doors opening at 6:30 p.m. and the show starting promptly at 7:30 p.m., the night is sure to be one of great laughs and hysterical jokes. Current tickets are priced at $30 for general admission and $45 for a VIP meet and greet.
Festivals & Sports
Celebrating the culture and community, The Black Greek Festival is back and better than ever. In partnership with Cricket Wireless, Maker’s Mark and Miss Jessie’s Black Greek Festival 2022 is set to be a time that feels better than homecoming with vendors, games, bars, and more. The event is set on July 23, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Gateway DC, and is open to Greeks and Non-Greeks. While the festival does require tickets to get in, the tickets are free and purchases can be made with individual vendors.
In an epic two-day event, the Seattle Storm vs Washington Mystics will be a summer sports event to remember. With the Seattle Storm taking the win back in June, the Washington Mystics are sure to want to redeem themselves in their upcoming match. The game will be held at the Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington DC on July 30 and 31st. Tickets currently range from $90 – $139 for the outer row and $148 – $282 for inner row seats.
Edgy and eccentric, the Capital Fringe Festival is a one-stop event featuring live improvisation dramas, comedy shows, and musical sets from local artists and talents. With multiple locations throughout the district, the festival makes it easy to pick a nearby show and enjoy a possibly unexpected surprise. Check out the Capital Fringe Festival website for specific times, dates, and locations of showings happening throughout the month.