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August 24, 2017 Heather Mahoney, Bisnow

Monday, Sept. 18, 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM, fifth annual Entree DC Food and Drink Seminar at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, 801 Mount Vernon Place NW. Support leaders in the food industry at this all-inclusive event with panelist, previews, networking and delicious dishes! Register: info.

Thursday, Aug. 24

5:30 – 7:30 PM, District Bliss Vendor Social: Creatives, Entrepreneurs, Vendors Networking at the Darcy Hotel, 1515 Rhode Island Ave. NW. Enjoy inspiration while cultivating a strong support system through networking! $30, info.

7:30 PM, Comcast Outdoor Film Festival at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. One of the area's largest outdoor film festivals returns with the series' kickoff, Disney's "Moana." Movie begins at dusk; popcorn and other summer favorites available for purchase. Blankets, low-rise chairs and small coolers welcome — no pets. Free, info.

6:00 – 9:00 PM, DC Burger Battle at The National Building Museum, 401 F St. NW. Enjoy burgers from multiple area restaurants, complimentary beer and live music from Justin Trawick & The Common Good and Trailer Grass Orchestra. Benefits S.O.M.E. $20, info.

6:30 – 9:00 PM, Sing-Along: The '90s at The Black Cat, 1811 14th St. NW. Enjoy a casual sing-along, not the vocal-less karaoke version, and you can stand around or sit or dance ... and sing. Free, info.

Friday, Aug. 25

5:30 – 7:30 PM, Jazz in the Garden Series Free Concert Series at the National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden, 700 Constitution Ave. NW. This is the last concert of the summer! Free, info.

Saturday, Sept. 23, Inaugural Real Estate Mushball Classic at Nationals Youth Baseball Academy, 3675 Ely Place SE. A charity softball tournament for real estate firms in the DMV. All proceeds benefit the Nationals Youth Baseball Academy, dedicated to fostering positive character development, academic achievement and improved health among youth from underserved communities in Washington, D.C. $500+, info.

Saturday, Aug. 26

7:00 PM, DC Beer Week: fifth annual BREWHAHA at Old Ebbitt Grill, 675 15th St. NW. Enjoy this celebration of local craft beer, food and music with each local brewery featuring two beers and a chef to create a dish that enhances its flavors. $75/all-inclusive, info.

3:00 PM, Teach-in on Education on the present-day and future reality of our K–12 public education system at Politics and Prose Bookstore, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. Presented by Jane Dimyan Ehrenfeld, David Osborne and Dawn Williams, moderated by Valerie Strauss. Free, info.

8:00 – 11:00 AM, Waterfront Workouts at The Wharf/Marina, 690 Water St. SW. Schedule: DC Dragon Boat Club - 8 a.m., YaLa Fitness - 9 a.m., M Street Yoga – 10 a.m. Free, info.

Noon – 6:00 PM, 17th Street Festival 2017, along 17th Street NW in Dupont Circle. Enjoy restaurant discounts, vendor booths, kids' zone activities and more; over 100 vendors and 50+ artists. Free entry, info.

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