As we prepare for Congress to come back, the third quarter to end, and the endless hearings and meetings on the reconciliation bill, take a break from your computer and check out the events listed below!

things to do

This Saturday, H Street is hosting its annual H Street Festival. The festival 11 blocks long and has 14 stages that will feature music of different genres, dance, youth based performances, interactive children’s program, fashion, heritage arts, poetry and more. There will also be local food and product vendors! Click here for more information about the festival.

For those hoping to escape the PM showers, Saturday is also Museum Day! Across all 50 states, various museums, zoos and cultural centers are offering free admission to all Museum Day ticket holders. This event celebrates a national commitment to access, equality and inclusion. There are several participating museums in the DMV area, so click here to find out more about Museum Day and get tickets!

And looking beyond this weekend, next week is DC Beer Week! There are beer-themed events planned for all over the DMV. Follow the DC Beer Week Instagram for daily alerts on programming and click here for more information about the current schedule!

met gala

The MAA team watched the MET gala from afar and decided we were credentialed enough to determine the best and worst looks. Here are the takeaways (with pictures below!):

Rebecca

Favorite: Kim Kardashian (Honorable Mentions: Lewis Hamilton & Timothée Chalamet)

Least Favorite: Addison Rae

Madison

Favorite: Gabrielle Union

Lease Favorite: Camilla Cabello

Whitney

Favorite: Jennifer Lopez

Least Favorite: Kacey Musgraves

Emma

Favorite: Quannah Chasinghorse

Least Favorite: Whoopi Goldberg