Whether looking to enjoy a good laugh, discover talented artists, or simply spend time with friends and family, this weekend’s lineup offers something for everyone across the DMV area.
Check out a handful of the many events happening and dive into the Washington Informer Calendar for more.
Thursday, July 23
SqueakyFest DC: Comedians with Disabilities
8 p.m. – 10 p.m. | $25
Pikio Taco (at Hotel Rendale), 1900 Connecticut Avenue NW Washington, D.C., 20009
SqueakyFest is the first-ever multi-city comedy festival for comedians with disabilities. Their unique approach finds local talent from across the globe to perform stand-up comedy, sketch comedy, improv, and more to unite the disability community and use humor as a tool for advocacy.
Hosted by Squeaky Wheel writer Jenny Cavallero, this Washington, D.C. event is produced in partnership with Just Kidding Comedy Collective, and features five hilarious comedians with disabilities from the local area: Adaobi Ugochukwu, Jasmine Solamante, Kenny Rooster, Auriel Haack and Sandi Benton.
Salsa Nights at The Collection Chevy Chase
6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. | Free
The Collection at Chevy Chase, 5471 Wisconsin Avenue Chevy Chase, MD 200815
Join the Collection Chevy Chase for an evening of dancing, music, and vibrant energy during our FREE Salsa Nights Event Series. Enjoy a 20-minute introductory salsa lesson instructed by Jenny Osoria, a professional salsa dance performance, and live music by DJ Melina. Make the dance floor come alive under the summer sky!
Friday, July 24
Who Did It? An Improvised Murder Mystery
10:30 p.m. | $15.00
Phoenix – UDC Mainstage Venue, 4250 Connecticut Avenue NW, Suite 4332 Washington, D.C., 20008
This improvised comedy puts audiences at the center of a murder investigation, helping create the crime scene before detectives solve the case completely unscripted. Every performance features new suspects, clues, and killers revealed live onstage. As winner of the 2023 Capital Fringe Festival, the show also headlined Mystery Night at the Library of Congress. Catch “Who Did It?” from July 10-25 as a part of the District Fringe Festival.
Saturday, July 25
Flourish A Community Mental Health Summit
7 a.m – 2 p.m| Free with registration
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G Street NW Washington, D.C., 20001
Created in honor of BIPOC/Minority Mental Health Month, the Flourish Summit brings together mental health clinicians, wellness professionals, advocates, community leaders, and individuals who believe that healing happens when we learn, connect, and grow together. Whether a personal wellness journey, supporting a loved one, or simply looking for a space to learn and be inspired, there’s a place for everyone at Flourish.
Participants can expect inspiring speakers, expert-led workshops, panel discussions and practical tools to take home and use in everyday life.
Hosts invite attendees to bring a new or gently used book to donate for kids, teens, and adults in all genres.
Tech Wellness Reset Walk
8:15 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Free with registration
Anacostia Park, Field 7, Washington, D.C.
Step away from the screen and recharge during the Tech Wellness Reset Walk, a community-centered outdoor wellness and networking experience for tech professionals, creatives, founders, and wellness enthusiasts. Hosted by Tech Wellness Society in collaboration with community partners across the DMV, the event blends intentional movement, wellness activations, meaningful conversations, and mindful connection in nature.
Designed as an alternative to traditional networking events, the experience encourages attendees to slow down, reset, and build authentic relationships while supporting their mental and physical well-being. Whether you’re looking to meet new people, discover local wellness brands, or simply spend intentional time outdoors, the Tech Wellness Reset Walk offers a refreshing way to start the weekend.
3 p.m – 10 p.m| $15
Rhizome DC, 6950 Maple St NW Washington, D.C., 20012
Returning for its third year, OCCIPITAL Fashion Festival once again brings attendees an eclectic lineup of local bands, all modeling clothes made by DMV fashion designers. The event serves and encourages interdisciplinary creative collaboration and community building.
OCCIPITAL III will present varied music performances with customized style, crafty workshops, photoshoots, a clothing swap, a marketplace, and sustainability. Always interactive and experimental, OCCIPITAL encourages inspiration and audience engagement.
Sunday, July 26
Sheryl Underwood: The I Need a Job Tour
7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.| $43.50
DC Improv, 1140 Connecticut Avenue NW Washington, D.C., 20036
Catch Sheryl Underwood, the Emmy Award-winning co-host of “The Talk” on CBS, and a highly sought-after contemporary humorist who expertly balances her corporate presence with her streetwise comedy chops. Never forgetting her roots in stand-up comedy or her early days on HBO’s Def Comedy Jam and BET’s Comic View, her shows fearlessly tackle race, politics, sex, and life in a way that only she can.
