Roll down the windows, feel that summer breeze and turn up the volume for DC's "must-do" experience. Next Friday, June 10, sing along with IN THE HEIGHTS presented by The Gantry. For those on foot no ticket is needed, just pack your chairs + blankets and set up shop in front of The Market - picnic style. Watch movies under the stars and snack on all your Union Market favorites. Snag your tickets ASAP! π₯ NEXT: Friday, June 10 | IN THE HEIGHTS π₯ Friday, July 8 | FERRIS BUELLER'S DAY OFF π₯ Friday, August 12 | DIRTY DANCING π₯ Friday, September 9 | ENCANTO π₯ Friday, October 14 | BLACK PANTHER π UNION MARKET, 1309 5TH ST NE | | SCHOOL'S OUT, SPEND THE SUMMER WITH US. Come hang for live music, movies, fitness classes and MORE! | | SATURDAY, JUNE 4 FORMATION: A Beyoncé-inspired dance party Who run the world? Girls! Grab your Beehive, get in formation and dance to the music of Queen B: the baddest chick in the game. Bast + Whitney AbstraKt are playing all Beyoncé, all night long...with some of your other women faves for good measure. | | | SUNDAY, JUNE 12 Ultra Q Jakob Armstrong (son of Green Day's Billie Joe) has quietly honed his craft until age 16, playing in bands around Oakland. With the memories of Ultraman action figures fighting in his mind, he and some friends started playing around and pouring over records, forming Ultra Q (its name inspired by an Ultraman prequel series). | | | MONDAY, JUNE 20 Ambar Lucid Recently featured in the NY Times "Ambar Lucid may be known for her brassy, arena-sized voice, but on her new single, she ventures into new territory. "Girl Ur So Pretty" glitters like pixie dust: in an airy, gossamer falsetto, the 21-year-old artist serenades her crush over sparkling synths and '00s girl group handclaps." | | | WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22 Mars Arts DC Free Concert Series ft. Frenchie Davis Frenchie Davis is a singer/songwriter, actress, and social activist originally from Los Angeles. Frenchie has appeared on Broadway in RENT, Dreamgirls, and Ain't Misbehavin', for which she was nominated for a Grammy. She made her TV debut on the second season of American Idol and was also a finalist on Team Christina during the first season of NBC's The Voice. | | | FRIDAY, JUNE 24 Heavy Metal Parking Lot 35th Anniversary ft. Judas Priestess Raise a beer (or two) and celebrate the 35th anniversary of the cult film phenomenon, Heavy Metal Parking Lot. The evening features a screening of the documentary, followed by a discussion with the film's creators and a performance by JUDAS PRIESTESS, the world's only all-female tribute to Judas Priest! | | | FRIDAY, JUNE 3 Blackmav Album Listening Party Celebrate the release of the new album "Shades of Blac" with DC hip hop artist Blackmav in conjunction with Scratch Magazine and featuring DJ sets from DJ RBI. | | | SATURDAY, JUNE 18 Record Store Day "Drops" As an extension of Record Store Day, this date will act as a second "drop date" with over 80 additional exclusive vinyl titles, giveaways and more! | | | LIVE ON THE LAWN Every Thursday, local musicians perform Live on the Lawn from 6-8 PM. Plus, on Saturdays from 3-6 PM and Sundays from 1-4 PM, Hi-Lawn hosts DJ Steve Lemz spinning tunes live on the roof. Follow @hilawndc on IG for the lineup. | | | EL SABOR WITH IZIS LA ENFERMERA Dance the night away with an evening of Latin rhythms featuring recording artist, Izis la Enfermera, bringing her top original songs and hit covers of the songs you love. A night full of Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, and more – kindly sponsored by Topo Chico. This is a free event! SATURDAY, JUNE 25 π LA COSECHA 1280 4TH ST NE | | | Starting Saturday, June 18, join SHELTER for an elevated piercing party and ear curation experience. Throughout the summer, come through to get pierced and shop jewelry from beloved luxury piercing brands like Maria Tash and Porter Lyons. SATURDAY, JUNE 18 • 3-7 PM SUNDAY, JUNE 26 • 3-7 PM FRIDAY, JULY 22 • 4-7:30 PM TUESDAY, AUGUST 9 • 4-7:30 PM π SHELTER • 1258 5TH ST NE | | Traveling grocery store and snack haven, Pop Up Grocer, leaves Union Market after this Sunday, June 5. Stop by their gorgeous space to discover over 130 brands & 400 products that are all better-for-you. Plus, win prizes at their Plinko-inspired game in the back of the store. OPEN DAILY • 10 AM - 7 PM π POP UP GROCER • 1262 5TH ST NE | | | | |