WHERE TO BE SCENE:
Monday, June 30
7:00 PM, author Michael Waldman signs and discusses The Second Amendment: A Biography at Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. Free, info.
12:00 PM, Kiyochika: Master of the Night, an exhibition of prints at Sackler Gallery, 1050 Independence Ave. SW. Free, info.
9:00 PM, Blow-Up, screening of the 1966 film at the American Film Institute, 8633 Colesville, Rd. Silver Spring. $12, info.
Tuesday, July 1
5:00 - 10:00 PM, Japanese Star Festival Launch at Daikaya, 705 6th St. NW. Food/drink specials. Free, info.
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Conservatory Summer Display at Brookside Gardens, 1500 Glenallan Ave. Wheaton. Lush tropical scene while Wings of Fancy exhibit takes a break. Free, info.
7:00 PM, author Joshua Horwitz signs and discusses War of the Whales: A True Story at Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. Free, info.
Wednesday, July 2
6:30 PM, Joan Rivers A at Sixth & I Historic Synagogue, 600 I St. NW. Discussion of her latest Diary of a Mad Diva. $40, info.
7:00 PM, author Ruben Castaneda signs and discusses S Street Rising: Crach, Murder and Redemption in DC at Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. Free,info.
11:00 AM, Smithsonian Folklife Festival, continues until July 6. On the National Mall: global bazaar with music, dancing, crafts and demonstrations. Free, info.
Thursday, July 3
5:00 - 11:59 PM, Midtown Liberty Bar Tour at various venues. Redds, Light, and Blue drink specials, patriotic giveaways, and more, $10, info.
5:00 - 8:30 PM, Phillips After 5 at The Phillips Collection,1600 21st St. NW. Jazz, gallery talks, modern art, cash bar. $12, info.
7:00 PM, Max Major's THINK at Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H St. NE. $30, info.