The Smithsonian is set to keep museums on the Mall open as late as midnight on Saturday, the National Barbecue Battle is shutting down Pennsylvania Ave and there’s an old-school DJ battle at Flash. Here's what else is going on this weekend and next week:
Montgomery County’s annual Pride Festival takes over downtown Silver Spring’s Veterans Plaza and Ellsworth Drive at this free afternoon-long event, which includes the finals of the countywide Drag Duels lip-sync competition, hosted by local star Vagenesis. Among the other highlights are live music and performances on a community stage, drag queen story time and family activities, and a closing ball and dance party organized by the Capitol Ballroom Council.
Participants can participate in a bike rodeo, learn how to pop wheelies and complete basic repairs, watch bike polo and racing demos, browse Black-owned vendors, and enjoy food and drinks. At least 100 bikes will be given to youth and families living east of the river.The 28-year-old singer Baby Rose called D.C. her home for the first 12 years of her life, but even after she moved away, the spirit of the city never left her.
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