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June 11 – 14, International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) World Conference in select locations throughout Washington, D.C. The four-day intensive schedule includes: keynote speeches, informative panel discussions, continued education sessions and networking events! The vibrant global membership association will host thousands of attendees from around the world, representing many of the Global Fortune 500 companies. Prices vary, info.  

Thursday, June 1

11:00 AM, Women's Mental Health Summit at The National Press Club, 529 14th St. NW. Luncheon emceed by Washington Post reporter Colby Itkowitz and keynote speaker Elizabeth Vargas for a discussion and signing of her new book, Between Breaths: A Memoir of Panic and Addiction. $15-$30, info.  

12:30 PM, DowntownDC Live at Franklin Park, K to Eye streets NW, between 13th and 14th. The BID presents a variety of live performance art to stage alongside food trucks. Free, info.  

10:00 AM – 10:00 PM, XYZT: Abstract Landscapes, the new interactive digital art gallery opening at Artechouse, 1238 Maryland Ave. SW. Exhibit blends technology and arts with large-scale, experiential creations. Continues through Sept 3. $15-$25, info.  

Friday, June 2

7:30 – 11:00 PM, SAVOR: An American Craft Beer & Food Experience at The National Building Museum, 401 F St. NW. Choose from 172 brews paired with small plates. $135, info.  

6:30 PM, Capital Jazz Fest at Merriweather Post Pavilion, 10475 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia. Enjoy nearly 30 acts and more than 100 vendors. Continues through June 4. $78-$194, info.  

6:00 PM, Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Washington’s fourth annual Casino Night at Volkswagen headquarters, 2200 Ferdinand Porsche Drive, Herndon, VA. Enjoy gaming tables, buffet, open bar, raffles, live/silent auctions, music, dancing, and meet-and-greet with 'Skins linebacker Will Compton. $100-$180, info.

Saturday, June 3

10:30 – 11:30 AM, Practice With Love Pop-Up Yoga at the U.S. Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave. SW. First come, first served. Bring a mat, a water bottle and a big open heart. Free, info.

Sunday, June 4

10:00 – 11:00 AM, Sunday Serenity Yoga at Dumbarton House, 2715 Q St NW. $5 donation (cash) to the instructor, must register.

Monday, June 5

6:00 – 9:00 PM, Lamb Jam at Eastern Market, 225 Seventh St. SE.  Enjoy the annual tasting event and competition to find the best lamb dish in the market. Benefits D.C. Central Kitchen. Enjoy tastings, demos and live music. $75, info.  

9:30 AM, MCON 2017 presented by Achieve at The Newseum, 555 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. Join in the annual millennial-impact-focused conference to explore three main topics: social justice, planet and identity. $50-$295, info.

6:00 PM, A Night of Laughter and Song at The Kennedy Center, 2700 F St. NW. Performances by Jerry Seinfeld, Hugh Jackman, Jay Leno, Margaret Cho and friends in concert benefits the David Lynch Foundation for at-risk populations. Pre-event cocktail and dinner prior to concert. Prices vary, info.