Not So Stir-Crazy Radar: 8.19-8.25

Tune into some opera from Wolf Trap, enjoy a live in movie or lace up for a virtual charity race. If the indoors suits you better, you can make a masterpiece with a paint and sip class, try your hand at some trivia and so much more.

8.19

Vegetarian + Vegan Wine Class with Sonoma Cellar
Yes, there are specifically vegan and vegetarian wines. Learn all about them with Sonoma Cellar’s wine expert Jose on Zoom. Wines by the bottle, 8-ounce and 4-ounce samples of the chosen wines will be available for the class. The Zoom link will be sent a few hours before the class begins. 7-9 p.m. Tickets $20. www.mysonomacellar.com // @sonomacellar

8.20

Champions for the Children Virtual Race
Moon Joggers is bringing you another virtual race, this time benefitting Feeding America. Choose any distance you wish to complete – 1 mile, 5K, 10K, half marathon and marathon virtual races are available – and complete your run by November 30 to participate. Tickets $9-$32. www.moonjoggers.com // @moonjoggers

Celebrating Melanin + Black Heritage: In Conversation with Claudia M. Watts
Union Market is celebrating Black history and artists in their art installation featuring stirring photographs by local Black photographers. This installation is accompanied by virtual discussions, one of which is being hosted by Claudia M. Watts, Managing Editor of WI Bridge: We Present What We Represent. Join Watts in conversation on the art installation and the importance of representation. RSVP online for a link to the conversation. 6:30 p.m. Free. www.unionmarketdc.com // @unionmarketdc

Sip n’ Shuck-Off With Oysters XO
The Oyster Recovery Partnership and Oysters XO are hosting a fun and friendly virtual shucking competition. Celebrate the launch of Oysters XO’s starter kit by watching some of the best shuckers in the Mid-Atlantic compete and learn how to shuck like a pro yourself to partake in the amateur shuck-off. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free, consider donating to the Oyster Recovery Partnership. www.oysterrecovery.org // @oysterrecovery

8.21

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

8.22

Movies at the Pfitz: “Madagascar”
Catch the family-friendly film “Madagascar” on August 22 at Pfitzner Stadium. 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

8.23

Opera UNTRAPPED Online: “The Orpheus Project”
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. Stream “The Orpheus Project,” a retelling of various scenes from the Orpheus myth meant to reflect the traditional themes of the original telling and the evolution of the myth in response to society’s evolution. Free. www.wolftrap.org // @wolf_trap

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

8.24

Paint + Wine
Local art teacher Nancy Ramsey is joining Sonoma Cellar for some boozy art classes. The wine store suggests a crisp Sauvignon Blanc to get your creative juices flowing, but any wine can be purchased and paired with this fun class. Zoom link will be provided a few hours before class begins. 7 p.m. $30 for paint kit which includes a 10-inch by 10-inch canvas, brush set and acrylic paints. www.mysonomacellar.com // @sonomacellar

8.25

DC Fray Trivia: “The Bachelor”
If you’ve been a fan of ABC’s “The Bachelor” since it first aired in 2002, or if you’re new to Bachelor Nation, this is the trivia night for you. Prove you have what it takes to get the rose during this fun night of “Bachelor”-themed trivia with questions. Brush up on your “Bachelor” history as this trivia spans the entire series, “Bachelorette” and “Bachelor In Paradise” included. 7:30 p.m. $9. www.dcfray.com // @dcfray

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