Not So Stir-Crazy Radar: 8.12-8.18

Get your creative juices flowing with a conversation all about art, enjoy plenty of virtual tunes right from home, and grab some takeout and support small businesses with RAMW’s reimagined annual Restaurant Week!

8.12

Live from the Mansion: Bumper Jacksons
Strathmore’s virtual concert series is bringing inspiring music and conversations held at the Mansion at Strathmore to you. Join host Christylez Bacon and enjoy the harmonic melodies of Bumper Jacksons, comprised of Jess Eliot Myhre and Chris Ousley. The duo will bring you to your feet with their unique blend of country two-step and traditional jazz. Tune in on Facebook Live at 7:30 p.m. Free; consider donating to Strathmore if you attend. www.strathmore.org // @strathmorearts

8.13

Stopping Pandemics: A Conversation with Dr. Anthony Fauci and National Geographic
Learn more about the fight to stop the current pandemic through the lessons learned from pandemics throughout history. National Geographic will host the virtual conversation, joined by Dr. Anthony Fauci, Mayor Muriel Bowser, ABC News correspondents and National Geographic experts. 1 p.m. Free. www.nationalgeographic.com //  @natgeo

Take Time Thursdays
The Smithsonian Institute is hosting Thorne Rankin of DC Natives for their webinar on taking action to help the environment in your own garden. Rankin, a native of D.C. herself, will walk you through the best way to beautify your garden while making it pollinator-friendly. Register in advance online to join this Zoom webinar. 2:30-3 p.m. Free. www.si.edu // @smithsonian

8.14

Author Frances Cha in Conversation with NBC’s Eun Yang
Frances Cha, author of “If I Had Your Face,” is joined by Eun Yang, NBC news anchor in D.C. to discuss the themes of Cha’s novel: gender inequity, beauty standards and the desire for social mobility, just to name a few. Register online for access to this virtual conversation. 7-8 p.m. Free. www.booksinbloommd.com // @downtowncolumbiamd

Noseda Fridays
Enjoy a new concert from the National Symphony Orchestra every other Friday until September 25 with help from the Kennedy Center. The Kennedy Center will be sharing their archive of live full orchestra broadcasts streamed on-demand for free. Programs are accessible for 30 days starting at 8 p.m. the Friday they are released. Free. www.kennedy-center.org // @kennedycenter

Yoga in Paradise
Eat Yoga Drink is returning to Paradise Springs Winery for a day of yoga and wine tasting. Take in the scenes of the gorgeous family-owned winery as the sun sets, and then grab a glass of Paradise Springs wine covered by your ticket. Social distancing guidelines will be followed. 6:30-8 p.m. $35. Paradise Springs Winery: 13219 Yates Ford Rd. Clifton, VA; www.eatyogadrink.com // @eatyogadrink; www.paradisespringswinery.com // @paradisespringswinery

8.14-8.19

UkeFest
Strathmore’s UkeFest is back for its 12th year, and there are some exciting changes for this year. Strathmore has a full schedule of classes, open mics, jam sessions and more lined up for your virtual viewing pleasure. Attend workshops, learn some ukulele skills and get to know other uke enthusiasts. Registration closes August 14 at noon. Tickets $175. www.strathmore.org // @strathmorearts

8.15

Movies at the Pfitz: “Field of Dreams”
Drive-in movies are having a renaissance, and summer is the perfect time to catch a flick under the stars. The Pfitz drive in promises food truck vendors, popcorn and classic films, with “Field of Dreams” screening on August 15. Cars will be staggered to ensure social distancing, and masks will be required if you leave your vehicle. Gates open 7:30 p.m., movie starts 9 p.m. $30 per car. Pfitzner Stadium: 7 County Complex Ct. Woodbridge, VA; www.visitpwc.com // @visitprincewilliamva

8.16

Bay Paddle Fundraiser
The Oyster Recovery Partnership is partnering with B’more SUP for a fun event to raise funds for their efforts to restore the local oyster population. Join paddler Chris Hopkinson out on the Bay for a 7 mile training paddle and learn about his goal to paddle the length of the Chesapeake Bay this September. 7-9:30 a.m. Paddleboard rental prices vary. Tiki Lee’s Dock Bar: 4309 Shore Road, Sparrows Point, MD; www.oysterrecovery.org // @oysterrecovery

Sunday Evening Yoga
Mind Your Body Oasis is offering free Sunday evening yoga classes online for the month of August. Register for an hour of yoga, relaxing you at the end of a long week. 7-8 p.m. every Sunday in August. Free. www.mindyourbodyoasis.com // @mindyourbodyoasis

8.17-8.30

Summer Restaurant Week
Restaurant week is arguably one of the most looked forward to weeks of the year. This summer’s iteration will have the normal in-person special menus, as well as new specially priced to-go meals. So whether you’re continuing to stay in or have started to venture out, you can get some of the best food D.C. has to offer. Times, pricing and menus vary by restaurant. www.ramw.org // @ramwdc

8.18

American Portraiture Conversation Series
The National Portrait Gallery is hosting discussions exploring featured portrait artists and their styles. This month, join Portrait Gallery curator Taína Caragol in discussion with artists Genevieve Gaignard and Wanda Raimundi-Ortiz about their individual photographic and performance practices. 5 p.m. Free; registration is required for Zoom link. www.npg.si.edu // @smithsoniannpg

Opera UNTRAPPED Online: Mozart’s “Idomeneo”
Though we cannot gather for performances this summer at Wolf Trap, the Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts has found a way to bring beautiful performances to Washingtonians. Wolf Trap Sessions, their new online performance streaming space, offers pre-recorded streaming performances. Stream Mozart’s first great opera, “Idomeneo,” for a heartwrenching drama that will bring you to tears. Free. www.wolftrap.org // @wolf_trap

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