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  "week": "2026-09-18",
  "updated": "2026-09-14",
  "note": "Real events for Thu Sep 17 – Sun Sep 20, 2026, pulled automatically from 102 sources and reviewed by a human. rating is Google Places where available. Extra fields (date, src, url, confidence) are for the pipeline; the app ignores them.",
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      "n": "The Gold in Going Back at Studio 28 - Enamelists Gallery",
      "date": "2026-09-17",
      "w": "Thu–Sun (check site for time)",
      "m": "Check price · Old Town Alexandria, VA",
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      "detail": "\"The Gold in Going Back\" runs September 1–30, 2026 at Studio 28 - Enamelists Gallery inside the Torpedo Factory Art Center; check the venue for specific hours.",
      "why": "Enamel art gets a rare solo showcase at the Torpedo Factory's smaller gallery space in Old Town.",
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      "n": "Monochrome at Potomac Fiber Arts Gallery",
      "date": "2026-09-17",
      "w": "Thu–Sun (check site for time)",
      "m": "Check price · Old Town Alexandria, VA",
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      "detail": "Monochrome runs September 1–October 4, 2026 at Potomac Fiber Arts Gallery (Studio 29) inside the Torpedo Factory Art Center; gallery hours typically follow the building's daily schedule, and admission to browse is free.",
      "why": "A fiber-arts gallery goes all-in on black-and-white for a month, tucked inside the Torpedo Factory's maze of studios.",
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      "n": "\"In Gray\": Soomin Ham Photography at Multiple Exposures Gallery",
      "date": "2026-09-17",
      "w": "Thu–Sun (check site for time)",
      "m": "Check price · Old Town Alexandria, VA",
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      "detail": "\"In Gray\" runs September 1–October 11, 2026 at Multiple Exposures Gallery, Studio 7, inside the Torpedo Factory Art Center; gallery is typically open daily, admission free, but exact hours and price aren't listed.",
      "why": "A quiet solo show of Soomin Ham's photography, worth a slow look before you hit King Street for lunch.",
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      "n": "The Second Best School Shooting at NextStop Theatre",
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      "detail": "Runs September 17–20, 2026 at NextStop Theatre in Herndon; check the box office for exact showtimes and ticket prices.",
      "why": "A U.S. premiere dark comedy that dares to ask what happens when your tragedy gets upstaged by a worse one.",
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      "n": "Monique Couvson Discusses Pushout at Solid State Books",
      "date": "2026-09-17",
      "w": "Thu (check site for time)",
      "m": "Check price · H Street NE, Washington, DC",
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      "detail": "Author talk at Solid State Books' H Street location on Thursday, September 17, 2026; time and ticket cost not listed, so check the store's site before heading over.",
      "why": "Monique Couvson (Monique Morris) talks Pushout, her landmark look at how schools push Black girls out of classrooms.",
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      "n": "Blue Crush at The Yards Island Cinema",
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      "w": "Thu (check site for time)",
      "m": "Free · Navy Yard / Capitol Riverfront",
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      "detail": "Screening of Blue Crush at Yards Park's Sundeck; movie starts at sundown, bring a blanket or chair, seating is first-come first-served. Food and drink specials from nearby restaurants.",
      "why": "Free beach-flick night on the Sundeck, because nothing says late summer like watching surfers while the Anacostia glows behind you.",
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      "src": "Navy Yard BID",
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      "n": "Honest to Goodness: A Teshuvah Workshop at Sixth & I",
      "date": "2026-09-17",
      "w": "Thu (check site for time)",
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      "detail": "Held at Sixth & I in Chinatown on September 17, 2026; tickets required but exact time and price aren't listed, so check the venue's site before you go.",
      "why": "A guided dive into teshuvah's messy, honest work of reckoning, right before the High Holidays hit.",
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      "n": "59th Anniversary Celebration at Anacostia Community Museum",
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      "detail": "Ticketed evening celebration on September 17, 2026 at the Anacostia Community Museum; exact start time and price aren't listed, so check the Smithsonian event page before buying.",
      "why": "Fifty-nine years of Anacostia's community museum gets a proper party, not just a plaque.",
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      "n": "Volunteer at Nsilo Oure Urban Farm",
      "date": "2026-09-17",
      "w": "Thu 7:45–9:45 am",
      "m": "Free · Washington, DC",
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      "detail": "Arrive by 7:45 a.m. at Union Temple Baptist Church, 1225 W St SE, to plant, weed, and water beds at Nsilo Oure Urban Farm; wraps up by 9:45 a.m. Wear clothes you don't mind getting muddy.",
      "why": "Get your hands dirty before 8 a.m. at Anacostia's volunteer-run urban farm, then have the rest of Saturday free.",
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      "n": "Unfinished America Walking Tour at WWII Memorial",
      "date": "2026-09-17",
      "w": "Thu 9:30–10:30 am",
      "m": "See listing · The Mall",
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      "detail": "Meet at the World War II Memorial contact station (kiosk) by 9:30 am for the 90-minute walk; stops include the Washington Monument, MLK, Korean and Vietnam Memorials, and the Lincoln Memorial. Free, no registration mentioned beyond showing up.",
      "why": "A ranger walks you from the WWII Memorial to Lincoln, tracing liberty's messy 250-year arc in under two miles.",
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      "n": "Eisenhower Memorial Design Talk at National Mall and Memorial Parks",
      "date": "2026-09-17",
      "w": "Thu 10–10:30 am",
      "m": "See listing · The Mall",
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      "detail": "Free 30-minute ranger talk on September 17, 10:00–10:30 am; meet inside the park store at the Eisenhower Memorial.",
      "why": "A ranger walks you through Frank Gehry's steel-and-stone case for reinventing the presidential memorial.",
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      "n": "Cumberland Terminus Ranger Talk at C&O Canal Visitor Center",
      "date": "2026-09-17",
      "w": "Thu–Sat 10–10:30 am",
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      "detail": "30-minute ranger-led talk and short tour at the Cumberland Terminus Visitor Center, 13 Canal Street, Cumberland, MD, 10–10:30am on Sept 17, 18, and 19, 2026. Check nps.gov/choh for exact cost details.",
      "why": "A ranger walks you through the canal's terminus, where the Potomac's trade routes meet Appalachian history.",
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      "n": "Ranger-Led Garden Tour at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens",
      "date": "2026-09-17",
      "w": "Thu–Sun 10–11 am",
      "m": "See listing · Kenilworth",
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      "detail": "Meet the ranger in front of the Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens visitor center at 10 a.m.; the walk runs about an hour. Bring water and dress for the weather.",
      "why": "A ranger walks you past blooming lotuses and waterlilies while explaining why these marshes matter.",
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      "n": "Self-Guided Sightseeing at Washington National Cathedral",
      "date": "2026-09-17",
      "w": "Thu–Sat 10 am–5 pm",
      "m": "Ticketed · Cathedral Heights",
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      "detail": "Self-guided tour of the Washington National Cathedral Nave, open 10am–5pm on Sept 17–19, 2026; tickets required, exact price not listed on the calendar page.",
      "why": "Wander the Cathedral's soaring Nave at your own pace and actually notice the gargoyles for once.",
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      "n": "Woodland Trail & Gallery Visit at Glenstone (Pavilions Closed)",
      "date": "2026-09-17",
      "w": "Thu & Fri 10 am–5 pm",
      "m": "Free · Potomac, MD",
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      "detail": "Thursday–Friday, Sept 17–18, 10am–5pm; Woodland Trail, Gallery, Café, Patio, and Bookstore stay open while Pavilions closes for exhibition turnover. Free, but timed reservations are required through visit.glenstone.org.",
      "why": "The Pavilions are dark for turnover, so it's a quieter Glenstone: trail, gallery, and patio only.",
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      "n": "Jewelry Making Workshop (Dov Jewelry) at Laziz Kabob Woodbridge",
      "date": "2026-09-17",
      "w": "Thu 10–11 am",
      "m": "$20",
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      "detail": "DJ SHARE (Crosstown Rebels, Abracadabra Ibiza) headlines starting 2:30pm, with Rosenberg and DJ Alarma in the Green Room; Love Bazaar market runs 5-9pm and a complimentary Wellness Session runs 3-4pm. 21+, ticketed via Shotgun.",
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      "detail": "Every Thursday 4–8pm through October 29 at 1225 3rd St NE; browse farm stands and grab dinner ingredients before they sell out.",
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      "n": "René Ibáñez & Cubano Groove at Met Park's NaLa Noches",
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      "detail": "Class runs 5–6:30 pm on September 17 at Hill Center DC; $325, basic knitting technique required, only 11 spots left.",
      "why": "Paula Lytle walks intermediate knitters through sweater construction in a single Capitol Hill session, no frogging required.",
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      "detail": "Weekday Evensong runs 5:00–5:45 pm in the Great Choir at Washington National Cathedral; free, no tickets, arrive a few minutes early to find a seat.",
      "why": "A quiet, candlelit choral service in one of DC's great stone spaces, free and over in under an hour.",
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      "why": "Street Sense Media's vendors and writers turn metrobar's patio into a gallery for one September evening.",
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      "why": "Ninety minutes to learn Hong Kong-style mahjong at a Capitol Hill rowhouse, tiles and all.",
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      "detail": "Runs 6–8pm on September 17, 2026 at Hill Center DC in partnership with Go Spanish Now; cost ranges $199–349 depending on ticket tier, and only 6 spots remain.",
      "why": "A multi-week beginner Spanish course for adults who want more than a duolingo streak to show for it.",
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      "detail": "Wednesday, September 17, 6–8pm at Hill Center (921 Pennsylvania Ave SE), $50 admission includes food and libations, an awards segment, and the premiere of the Alliance's 2026 Impact Video.",
      "why": "A Capitol Hill tasting reception toasts Chesapeake conservation wins with food, drinks, and a new impact film.",
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      "n": "Maydān x Chai Pani Collaboration Pop-Up at Maydan",
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      "detail": "One-night collaboration dinner Thursday, September 17, 2026, 6–8 pm at Maydan (1346 Florida Ave NW), pairing Chai Pani's Indian street-food classics with Maydan's fire-cooked menu; cost not listed, so call ahead or check the Edible DC link before going.",
      "why": "Chai Pani takes over Maydan's live fire for one night of dishes neither kitchen makes alone.",
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      "n": "Matt Pond PA at Millennium Stage",
      "date": "2026-09-17",
      "w": "Thu 6 pm",
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      "detail": "Matt Pond PA plays a free set at 6 pm on the Millennium Stage in the REACH's River Pavilion; arrive early for a seat, no tickets or reservations needed.",
      "why": "Free indie songwriting from a guy who's spent two decades opening for everyone, no ticket required.",
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      "rating_count": 5,
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      "n": "Yappy Hour Pop-up Dog Park in Bethesda",
      "date": "2026-09-17",
      "w": "Thu 6 pm",
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      "why": "A pop-up dog park in downtown Bethesda turns a parking lot into an off-leash happy hour for you and your pup.",
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      "tags": [
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      "src": "Patch — Bethesda & Chevy Chase",
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      "n": "Apollo's Praise Wine Dinner at Cordelia Fishbar",
      "date": "2026-09-17",
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      "detail": "Seated wine dinner at Cordelia Fishbar pairing courses with Apollo's Praise wines, Thursday 6:30–8:30pm. Ticketed in advance through the Union Market District listing; exact price not stated.",
      "why": "A multi-course seated dinner built around Apollo's Praise wine, not just another happy hour pour.",
      "rating": 4.6,
      "rating_count": 247,
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      "n": "Soundscape with Rita Burns and Ronya-Lee Anderson at The Phillips Collection",
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      "detail": "Performance runs 6:30–7:30pm Thursday, September 17 at The Phillips Collection, 1600 21st St NW. Free admission; arrive early since museum performance spaces fill up.",
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      "n": "\"Cow Trip\" Advance Screening at Busboys & Poets",
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      "w": "Thu 6:30–8:30 pm",
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      "rating_count": 1881,
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      "url": "https://www.popville.com/events/cow-trip-advanced-screening-filmmaker-panel-free-27931/",
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      "n": "Yu Mei Balasingamchow Talk at East City Bookshop",
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      "w": "Thu 7 pm",
      "m": "Ticketed",
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      "detail": "Author Yu Mei Balasingamchow discusses her novel 'Names Have Been Changed' at East City Bookshop; it's a hybrid event, so check the Eventbrite page for exact time and ticket price.",
      "why": "Singaporean novelist Yu Mei Balasingamchow talks fiction and memory at Capitol Hill's favorite indie bookshop.",
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      "detail": "Drunk Dracula runs Sept 17–19 at The Sage, 1100 13th St NW, doors around 7pm; 21+, tickets via Ticketmaster.",
      "why": "A real actor gets genuinely drunk, the script derails, and somehow Dracula still shows up.",
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      "why": "Soul revivalists Thee Sacred Souls headline an open-air bill with LA LOM's cinematic instrumentals under Wolf Trap's sky.",
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      "detail": "Baila DC's bi-monthly social runs 7–11 pm Thursday, September 17, with a beginner lesson, live DJ, and cocktails; tickets required, arrive early for the lesson.",
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      "n": "Elizabeth Alexander: Signals Across Vast Distances at MLK Library",
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      "why": "Poet Elizabeth Alexander talks new work at the library that hosted her inaugural poem, low-key and worth the trip downtown.",
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      "detail": "Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor discuss their book \"End Times Fascism\" Thursday, Sept 17, 7–8pm at Politics and Prose on Connecticut Ave; event is ticketed, so book ahead through the store's site.",
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      "why": "A free swing night marking a full year of Capitol Hill dancers turning a church hall into a dance floor.",
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      "detail": "Talk starts at 7 pm at Bold Fork Books; tickets are required through the site but price isn't listed.",
      "why": "A deep dive into the noodle-cheese combo that's basically a national mood, hosted at a Mount Pleasant bookstore.",
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      "detail": "Doors at 7pm, music through 10pm, $15-18 at the door or online. Truck Violence plays their second LP 'The weathervane is my body' in full, with Baltimore's Oxrun and DC's Fantazma opening.",
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      "detail": "Doors likely around 7pm at Songbyrd Music House in Union Market; Bermuda Search Party headlines with Miki Fiki and Argo and the Violent Queens opening. Buy tickets in advance via Songbyrd's site since exact price isn't listed.",
      "why": "A touring indie rock bill with two support acts turns Songbyrd's small room into a real Saturday-night sweat session.",
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      "detail": "Doors for trivia at 7pm Thursday at DC Brau, hosted by Hunter Stevens; free to play, first place wins a $50 gift card, second gets $15.",
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      "detail": "The Condor Daughter screens at 7pm at AFI Silver Theatre as part of the 37th AFI Latin American Film Festival, with a post-film Q&A featuring the filmmaker. Arrive early for festival tickets, which can sell close.",
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      "detail": "Sebastian Fuentes plays Blues Alley on Sept 17 with sets at 7:00 and 9:30 PM; tickets run $35. Arrive early for good seats since it's a small room.",
      "why": "A Chilean jazz pianist gets two intimate sets at DC's oldest jazz room, no pretension required.",
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      "detail": "Nightly livestream September 17–20 at 7 p.m., part of Blues Alley's Hispanic Heritage Jazz Month programming; watch free via the InstantSeats event page, no reservation needed.",
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      "detail": "All-levels class runs 7pm Thursday, September 17 at Bryant Street Market, part of a recurring AfroBrazil series also held at the Go-Go Museum & Cafe. Check Eventbrite for ticket price and exact end time.",
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      "n": "Fantastic Voyage (60th Anniversary) at AFI Silver",
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      "why": "A 60th-anniversary CinemaScope screening of the shrink-the-submarine classic, with an intro you won't get on streaming.",
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      "tags": [
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      "src": "AFI Silver",
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      "confidence": 0.85,
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      "why": "Suzan-Lori Parks's fierce, uncomfortable take on the \"Hottentot Venus\" gets a fall run at Woolly Mammoth.",
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      "detail": "Doors for the 7:30 PM show on Thursday, September 17, 2026 at Birchmere Music Hall; tickets via Ticketmaster, cost not listed.",
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      "detail": "Giulio Gallarotti plays The Comedy Loft of DC Thu 9/17 at 7:30, Fri 9/18 at 7:30 & 9:45, and Sat 9/19 at 7:30 & 9:45. Tickets required; there's a 2-item food/beverage minimum per person.",
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      "detail": "Blue Note Burlesque runs 7:30–9pm Thursday, September 17 at Sid Gold's Request Room in Union Market; tickets required, arrive early for seating.",
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      "detail": "Doors at 7:30 PM with opener Arima Ederra; tickets required, check Black Cat's site for price and age policy.",
      "why": "Nick Hakim's woozy, soul-soaked songwriting fills the Black Cat main stage on a Thursday night.",
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      "detail": "Doors at 8 pm Thursday, September 17, 2026 at Lincoln Theatre, with Annie-Claude Deschênes; ticket price not listed, so check Ticketmaster before you go.",
      "why": "Montreal synth-punk oddity Angine de Poitrine brings its manic energy to U Street for one loud night.",
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      "detail": "Doors at 8pm on September 17, 2026, with support from me n ü. Tickets via Ticketmaster; price not listed.",
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      "n": "Jungle: World Tour 2026 at The Anthem",
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      "detail": "Jungle plays The Anthem Sept 17–18, 2026 with opener Rio Kosta; doors typically open around 7pm for an 8pm start. Super Excellent Seats are non-transferrable, day-of pickup only at the box office or the 900 Maine Ave entrance after doors.",
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      "detail": "Evening performances at 8pm running Aug 25–Nov 1, 2026, including Sept 17–20; ticketed through Ticketmaster, arrive early for parking at Signature's Arlington venue. Children under 6 not admitted; content skews mature teen and up.",
      "why": "Sondheim's bittersweet backwards-told musical about friendship and ambition gets the Signature treatment this fall.",
      "rating": 4.8,
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        "critic": "D.R. Lewis",
        "outlet": "Washington City Paper",
        "verdict": "Critic praises Signature's committed production but suggests the musical's inherent structural flaws still keep it from fully succeeding despite decades of revival attempts."
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      "detail": "Runs September 8–20, 2026, with 8 pm performances Thursday through Sunday at Signature Theatre in Arlington; tickets via Ticketmaster.",
      "why": "A cabaret set built entirely from Broadway's iconic female roles, no plot required, just the songs.",
      "rating": 4.8,
      "rating_count": 714,
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      "why": "YG headlines an all-ages Gentlemen's Club Tour stop with Mozzy and Chef Boy, standing room only.",
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      "m": "Ticketed · North Bethesda",
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      "detail": "Show starts 8pm at Music Center at Strathmore, September 17, 2026; tickets via Ticketmaster, price not listed.",
      "why": "Jazz guitar royalty Pat Metheny brings his singular tone to Strathmore's pristine concert hall for one September night.",
      "rating": 4.8,
      "rating_count": 2581,
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      "n": "Gangstagrass at The Hamilton Live",
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      "detail": "Show at The Hamilton Live, 600 14th St NW, doors around 7pm for the 8pm set on Sept 17. Tickets $25–35 via the venue's Ticketweb link.",
      "why": "Genre-splicing bluegrass banjos with hip-hop verses, Gangstagrass turns Downtown into a real toe-tapping mashup.",
      "rating": 4.7,
      "rating_count": 189,
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      "traits": [
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      "date": "2026-09-17",
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      "m": "Ticketed · H Street",
      "c": "music",
      "ll": [
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      "detail": "Doors at 7:30 PM, show at 8:00 PM at Pie Shop on H Street NE; tickets required, price not listed on the venue page.",
      "why": "Banjo virtuoso Jake Blount reworks Black string-band history into something that sounds nothing like a history lesson.",
      "rating": 4.6,
      "rating_count": 1380,
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      "confidence": 0.85,
      "traits": [
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      "featured": null,
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      "dates": [
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      "n": "Vacation Manor at Pearl Street Warehouse",
      "date": "2026-09-17",
      "w": "Thu 8 pm",
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      "detail": "Free program centered on Joan Miró's 'The Farm' at the National Gallery of Art, West Building; exact start time not listed, so check the museum's calendar before heading over.",
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      "detail": "Ticketed vintage bridal show at Square at International Square, September 18, 2026; exact hours and price aren't listed, so check the event link before heading downtown.",
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      "rating_count": 372,
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      "detail": "Runs 9 am–5 pm on September 18, 2026 at the National Press Club, 529 14th St NW; cost isn't listed so check the PoPville or DowntownDC BID listing before you go.",
      "why": "A full day of WWI history talks on the war's overlooked figures, held in the Press Club's Fourth Estate Room.",
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      "detail": "Volunteers meet at THEARC Farm, 1901 Mississippi Ave SE, from 9 am to 2 pm on Sept. 18: harvest in the morning, then help distribute the produce indoors. Free, register through Building Bridges Across the River; wear closed-toe shoes and bring water.",
      "why": "Pick vegetables at THEARC Farm in the morning, then hand them straight to neighbors who need them.",
      "rating": 2.7,
      "rating_count": 38,
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      "src": "Washington.org (via search)",
      "url": "https://washington.org/visit-dc/fall-art-museum-exhibits",
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      "n": "Submerge Project at ARTECHOUSE DC",
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      "why": "ARTECHOUSE reopens after a year dark with 14 new digital works and a 45-minute immersive show near L'Enfant Plaza.",
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      "src": "Washington National Cathedral",
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      "detail": "Friday, September 18, noon–2pm at THEARC Farm, 1901 Mississippi Ave SE; free giveaway of harvested vegetables, fruits, herbs, and flowers plus meals from DC Central Kitchen and Capital Area Food Bank. Arrive early since it's while supplies last.",
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      "detail": "Free ranger-led tour of the Old Stone House at 3051 M Street NW, running 12:30–1:00 pm on September 18, 19, and 20; just show up, no reservation mentioned.",
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      "detail": "Free ranger-led walking tour meets on 10th Street NW in front of the Ford's Theatre lobby at 2 pm; runs 30–60 minutes covering the Lincoln assassination and Civil War D.C. No tickets required.",
      "why": "A ranger walks you through Lincoln-assassination Washington on the actual block where it happened, no reservation needed.",
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      "src": "Boating in DC",
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      "traits": [
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      "n": "Ragtime to Swing Concert at National WWI Memorial",
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      "detail": "Free outdoor concert at the National WWI Memorial, 1400 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Thursday 5-6pm; bring a chair or blanket, no ticket needed.",
      "why": "Free ragtime-to-swing sets at the WWI Memorial turn a Pennsylvania Avenue lawn into a pop-up dance floor.",
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      "w": "Fri 6–8 pm",
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      "detail": "September 18, 6–8pm at Lisner Auditorium (730 21st St NW); Politics & Prose hosts the talk on O'Connell's book \"Main, Middle & Gay,\" with José Andrés and Tom Sietsema joining the conversation. Tickets required; check GWU box office for pricing.",
      "why": "Chef Patrick O'Connell talks his new memoir with José Andrés and Tom Sietsema in the room — a one-night-only literary coming out party.",
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      "rating_count": 427,
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      "src": "PoPville",
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      "n": "Ashley Cooke: The Baby Blues Tour at 9:30 Club",
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      "detail": "Show is at 9:30 Club, doors typically open around 6 pm for the 18:00 start; tickets via Ticketmaster, price not listed. Opener Timmy McKeever plays first.",
      "why": "Ashley Cooke brings her radio-ready country hooks to 9:30 Club with Timmy McKeever opening.",
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      "rating_count": 4908,
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      "src": "Ticketmaster",
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      "why": "Five bucks gets you a full quintet swinging through a Southwest church sanctuary for three hours.",
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      "src": "Westminster Presbyterian",
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      "detail": "Runs 6pm Friday to 6am Saturday at Rhizome DC; buy a single 3-hour zone ($10–20) or the All-Night Pass ($30–50). Bring a mat, sleeping bag, eye mask, and water.",
      "why": "Twelve hours of gong baths, theremins, and plant synthesizers till 6am — bring a sleeping bag, not a plan.",
      "rating": 4.9,
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      "src": "Rhizome DC",
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      "traits": [
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      "date": "2026-09-18",
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      "m": "Free",
      "c": "arts",
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      "detail": "Reception runs 6–8pm on September 18 at Georgetown University Art Galleries; tickets required via Eventbrite, price not listed.",
      "why": "Three decades of Rafael Lozano-Hemmer's machine-vision installations open across two Georgetown galleries at once.",
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      "rating_count": 2,
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      "src": "Eventbrite (via search)",
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      "confidence": 0.85,
      "traits": [
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      "date": "2026-09-18",
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      "why": "August Wilson's blues-drenched classic gets a co-production heft from Round House and Olney, with real stakes under the music.",
      "rating": 4.8,
      "rating_count": 430,
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      "src": "baltimore.theater (via search)",
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      "detail": "Doors for the Instrucciones Para Ser Feliz Tour stop at Lincoln Theatre are ahead of an 8pm show on September 18, 2026; exact ticket price not listed, buy through Ticketmaster.",
      "why": "Colombian genre-benders Monsieur Périne bring their gypsy-jazz-pop swirl to U Street for one big Saturday night.",
      "rating": 4.6,
      "rating_count": 1863,
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      "traits": [
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      "detail": "Doors for the 8pm show at The Theater at MGM National Harbor on September 18, 2026; ticket prices vary by demand via Ticketmaster.",
      "why": "Grammy-winning hip-hop institution The Roots share the bill with go-go legends Junkyard Band.",
      "rating": 4.6,
      "rating_count": 2007,
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      "traits": [
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      "why": "A former Colbert writer-performer doing standup in Arlington beats another Friday scroll through your phone.",
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      "tags": [
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      "src": "PoPville",
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      "confidence": 0.78,
      "traits": [
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      "m": "Ticketed · Washington, DC",
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      "detail": "Doors at 8:00 PM for the Play Me Tour; Bill Nace opens and collaborates. Tickets required, available via Black Cat's site.",
      "why": "Sonic Youth's Kim Gordon brings her solo noise-rock swagger to the Black Cat stage with Bill Nace in tow.",
      "rating": 4.5,
      "rating_count": 892,
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      "dates": [
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      "m": "$20–48 · Downtown",
      "c": "music",
      "ll": [
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      "detail": "Doors and show at 8pm, September 18, with opener Andy Friedman. Tickets run $20–48 through The Hamilton Live's site.",
      "why": "Chris Smither's been fingerpicking blues and folk for fifty years, and he's still worth a Friday night.",
      "rating": 4.7,
      "rating_count": 189,
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      "src": "The Hamilton Live",
      "url": "https://wl.seetickets.us/event/chris-smither/679685?afflky=TheHamiltonDC",
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      "traits": [
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      "dates": [
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      "review": null
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      "detail": "Opening weekend of the seasonal Fall Festival, running September 19 through November 8 at Cox Farms in Centreville. Expect the multi-story slides, hayride, corn maze, and goat village; hours and admission price weren't listed, so check the farm's site before heading out.",
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      "detail": "Great Country Farms runs Family Flashlight Corn Maze Nights on Sept 19 and 26, 2026; come early to play before dark, bring your own flashlight, and stick around for the bonfire.",
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      "rating": 4.5,
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      "why": "A free stamp-collecting celebration at the Postal Museum, because even kids who've never mailed a letter love tiny sticky art.",
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      "n": "Ocean, River Cruises & Guided Tours Showcase in Germantown",
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      "n": "Young Explorers Spanish Program at Hill Center DC",
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      "n": "Colonial Market and Fair at George Washington's Mount Vernon",
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      "src": "FXVA (Visit Fairfax) (via search)",
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      "n": "Tippi Toes: Baby Ballet at Hill Center DC",
      "date": "2026-09-19",
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      "m": "Ticketed · Capitol Hill",
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      "detail": "Tippi Toes: Baby Ballet runs 9:30–10:00 am on September 19, 2026 at Hill Center DC on Capitol Hill; it's ticketed and kids attend without a parent in the room.",
      "why": "Half-hour of music and wobbly pliés for toddlers graduating past Toddler & Me, no parents allowed in the room.",
      "rating": 4.5,
      "rating_count": 39,
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      "src": "Hill Center DC",
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      "n": "Outdoor Cathedral Pilates at Washington National Cathedral",
      "date": "2026-09-19",
      "w": "Sat 9:30–10:30 am",
      "m": "Ticketed · Cathedral Heights",
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      "detail": "Saturday, September 19, 9:30–10:30 am at the Cathedral Amphitheater; bring your own mat, ticketed but exact price isn't listed—check the Cathedral's calendar page.",
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      "rating": 4.3,
      "rating_count": 72,
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      "src": "Washington National Cathedral",
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      "confidence": 0.85,
      "traits": [
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      "n": "Autumn Artisan Pop-Up Market on Connecticut Avenue",
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      "why": "Local makers set up shop along Connecticut Avenue for one free, leaf-peeping Saturday in Van Ness.",
      "rating": null,
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      "why": "A free peek at Signature's next season of youth theater classes, no audition or commitment required.",
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      "n": "50th Annual Falls Church Festival at City Hall Campus",
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      "n": "Free Prostate Cancer Summit in Bethesda",
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      "w": "Sat 10 am",
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      "n": "Summer Workout Series at Anacostia Park",
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      "w": "Sat 10 am–1 pm",
      "m": "Free · Washington, DC",
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      "why": "Three free fitness blocks by the river, from senior stretching to mindfulness, no sign-up required.",
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      "n": "Singing Puppet Workshop with Beech Tree Puppets at Peirce Mill",
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      "n": "Sawasdee DC Thai Festival on Pennsylvania Avenue",
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      "why": "A whole block of Pennsylvania Avenue turns into Bangkok for a day, minus the humidity.",
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      "rating_count": 1,
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      "n": "Reston Multicultural Festival at Reston Town Square Park",
      "date": "2026-09-19",
      "w": "Sat 11 am–6 pm",
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      "why": "A whole Saturday of Reston's cultures colliding in one park, from dance troupes to food stalls.",
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      "n": "2026 Chuseok Family Festival at National Museum of Asian Art",
      "date": "2026-09-19",
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      "n": "Soirée on The Lane at Bethesda Row",
      "date": "2026-09-19",
      "w": "Sat 11 am",
      "m": "Check price · Bethesda, MD",
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      "detail": "Starts 11 a.m. along the pedestrian lane at Bethesda Row; no listed end time or entry fee, so budget for browsing shops and grabbing food from the surrounding restaurants.",
      "why": "Bethesda Row shuts down for a stroll-and-shop evening, minus the actual evening part.",
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      "src": "Patch — Bethesda & Chevy Chase",
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      "n": "Youth Voices for DC Statehood Showcase at The Festival Center",
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      "w": "Sat 11 am–12:30 pm",
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      "kids": [
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      ],
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      "why": "DC youth turn statehood advocacy into spoken word, song, and skits on a Saturday morning.",
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      "src": "The 51st — Civics Roundup",
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      "n": "Potomac Paddle-Off at Thompson Boat Center",
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      "detail": "Short and long course paddle race from Thompson Boat Center, Sept 19, 11:30am–3:30pm; registration fee varies by course length and benefits Potomac Conservancy.",
      "why": "A river race that turns Thompson Boat Center into a launchpad for the Potomac Conservancy's cause.",
      "rating": 4.5,
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      "n": "Combination Tower Climb at Washington National Cathedral",
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      "why": "Climb past gargoyles and flying buttresses to see the cathedral's stone menagerie up close.",
      "rating": 4.8,
      "rating_count": 7334,
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      "confidence": 0.85,
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      "n": "El Salvador's Independence Day at Union Market District",
      "date": "2026-09-19",
      "w": "Sat 12–5 pm",
      "m": "Free · Union Market District",
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      "detail": "Free celebration at Union Market District's outdoor plaza, Saturday Sept 19 from noon to 5pm; expect vendors and live entertainment tied to the holiday.",
      "why": "A daytime plaza party marking Salvadoran independence with food, music, and a crowd that spills outdoors.",
      "rating": 4.5,
      "rating_count": 6727,
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      "tags": [
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        "family"
      ],
      "src": "Union Market District",
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      "confidence": 0.85,
      "traits": [
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      "n": "Fiesta de los Niños at La Cosecha",
      "date": "2026-09-19",
      "w": "Sat 12–5 pm",
      "m": "Free · Union Market District",
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      "kids": [
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      "detail": "Saturday, September 19, noon–5pm at La Cosecha (1280 4th St NE), free and open to families; check unionmarketdc.com for the activity lineup.",
      "why": "A free kids' fiesta takes over La Cosecha's market hall and plaza with activities built for little ones.",
      "rating": 4.6,
      "rating_count": 1388,
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      "tags": [
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        "family",
        "latin-market"
      ],
      "src": "Union Market District",
      "url": "https://unionmarketdc.com/event/fiesta-de-los-ninos-at-la-cosecha/",
      "confidence": 0.85,
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      "n": "2026 H Street Festival on H Street NE",
      "date": "2026-09-19",
      "w": "Sat 12–7 pm",
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      ],
      "detail": "Saturday, September 19, noon to 7pm, along H Street NE between 3rd and 15th Streets. Free and open to all ages; expect street closures, so walk or Metro to Union Station or the H St streetcar.",
      "why": "Fifteen blocks of stages, food trucks, and vendor tables turn H Street into one giant block party.",
      "rating": 4.5,
      "rating_count": 21,
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        "novelty": 0.15,
        "outdoors": 1
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      "tags": [
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        "street-festival",
        "all-ages"
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      "src": "hstreet.org (via search)",
      "url": "https://hstreet.org/event/2026-h-street-festival/",
      "confidence": 0.9,
      "traits": [
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      "n": "Rixeyville Revival Band at Keswick Vineyards",
      "date": "2026-09-19",
      "w": "Sat 12–4 pm",
      "m": "Check price · Keswick, Virginia",
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      "detail": "Rixeyville Revival Band plays Keswick Vineyards from noon to 4 PM on September 19, 2026; bring a blanket or chairs for the lawn and expect tastings or bottles for purchase.",
      "why": "A Saturday afternoon of live music on the lawn at a Virginia vineyard, no rush, just wine and a good band.",
      "rating": 4.6,
      "rating_count": 477,
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      "src": "Keswick Vineyards (via search)",
      "url": "https://keswickvineyards.com/special-events/",
      "confidence": 0.8,
      "traits": [
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      "n": "Celebration of the Arts at Capital One Center",
      "date": "2026-09-19",
      "w": "Sat 12–5 pm",
      "m": "Check price · Tysons, VA",
      "c": "festival",
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      "kids": [
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        "kid",
        "teen"
      ],
      "detail": "Runs Sept 19–20, 2026, noon to 5pm, spanning multiple blocks of Capital One Center in Tysons with interactive art installations and hands-on workshops; cost isn't listed.",
      "why": "A whole weekend of Tysons streets turned into open-air galleries, workshops, and things to touch.",
      "rating": 4.5,
      "rating_count": 16261,
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        "novelty": 0.55,
        "outdoors": 0.8
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      "tags": [
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        "family-friendly",
        "weekend fest"
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      "src": "FXVA (Visit Fairfax) (via search)",
      "url": "https://www.fxva.com/seasons-holidays/fall/fall-festivals/",
      "confidence": 0.72,
      "traits": [
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      "n": "Susquehanna Wine & Seafood Festival at Concord Point Lighthouse",
      "date": "2026-09-19",
      "w": "Sat 12–7 pm",
      "m": "Starts at $20 · Havre de Grace, MD",
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        "kid",
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      ],
      "detail": "Saturday, September 19, 2026, noon to 7pm at Concord Point Lighthouse in Havre de Grace. Tickets start at $20; expect 20+ restaurants and food trucks, wine, live music, cooking demos, and a family zone.",
      "why": "Twenty-plus vendors, live music, and cooking demos turn the lighthouse lawn into a seafood block party.",
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      "src": "KidFriendly DC (via search)",
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      "n": "Capitol Hill Art Walk 2026",
      "date": "2026-09-19",
      "w": "Sat & Sun 12–4 pm",
      "m": "Free · Capitol Hill",
      "c": "arts",
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      "kids": [
        "tot",
        "kid",
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      ],
      "detail": "Self-guided walk through Capitol Hill on Sept 19–20, noon to 4pm, with art displayed on residents' porches and lawns; restrooms available at Capitol Hill Presbyterian Church.",
      "why": "Wander Capitol Hill's porches and front yards to browse work from over 170 regional artists, no gallery required.",
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      "rating_count": 6,
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        "free",
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      ],
      "src": "The 51st — Civics Roundup",
      "url": "https://www.hillrag.com/2026/09/01/art-walk-2026/?ref=51st.news",
      "confidence": 0.85,
      "traits": [
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      "venue": "Capitol Hill streets and residences",
      "dates": [
        "2026-09-19",
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      "n": "Mini-Birdhouse Painting at Anacostia Community Museum",
      "date": "2026-09-19",
      "w": "Sat 12–2 pm",
      "m": "Free · Washington, DC",
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      "kids": [
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        "kid",
        "teen"
      ],
      "detail": "Drop-in painting session Saturday, Sept 19, noon–2pm at the Anacostia Community Museum, 1901 Fort Pl. SE. Free, all ages, supplies provided.",
      "why": "Paint a birdhouse that tells your family's story, then take it home from this free Anacostia museum craft session.",
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      "rating_count": null,
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      "tags": [
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      "src": "The 51st — Civics Roundup",
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      "featured_why": null,
      "venue": "Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum",
      "dates": [
        "2026-09-19"
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      "n": "Sinophone Independent Film Festival: Opening Night at GWU",
      "date": "2026-09-19",
      "w": "Sat 1–3 pm",
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      "ll": [
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      "detail": "Opening night of the Sinophone Independent Film Festival at GWU's Foggy Bottom campus on September 19, 2026; tickets through Zeffy, but exact start time and price aren't listed yet.",
      "why": "A Chinese-language indie film festival opens at GWU, the kind of niche bill you won't find at the multiplex.",
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      "tags": [
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      "src": "City Cast DC",
      "url": "https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-sinophone",
      "confidence": 0.78,
      "traits": [
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      "featured": null,
      "featured_why": null,
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      "dates": [
        "2026-09-19"
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      "id": "chesapeake-and-ohio_2026-09-19_guided-tours-riley-s-lockhouse",
      "n": "Riley's Lockhouse Tours at C&O Canal",
      "date": "2026-09-19",
      "w": "Sat & Sun 1–4 pm",
      "m": "See listing · C&O Canal",
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      "ll": [
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      "kids": [
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      ],
      "detail": "Free guided tours of Riley's Lockhouse at Lock 24 run Saturdays and Sundays, 1–4pm, through the fall season; Victorian-era demos like laundry or ice cream churning happen alongside. Closed in bad weather, so check ahead.",
      "why": "Girl Scouts lead free tours of an 1870s lockhouse, complete with butter churning and cider pressing you can taste.",
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      "rating_count": 2745,
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      "tags": [
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      ],
      "src": "National Park Service",
      "url": "https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=A8F822A3-F711-FBEE-0E39E595AF2C1F5C",
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      "venue": "Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park",
      "dates": [
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        "2026-09-20"
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      "n": "Lol Tolhurst: Songs & Stories from the Crossroads at Tally Ho Theatre",
      "date": "2026-09-19",
      "w": "Sat 1 pm",
      "m": "Ticketed · Leesburg",
      "c": "ideas",
      "ll": [
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      "detail": "Doors open at 1 PM at Tally Ho Theatre for an interview with Lol Tolhurst, followed by a signing for \"Cured\" and \"Goth: A History.\" Tickets via Ticketmaster/TicketWeb link.",
      "why": "The Cure's co-founder sits down for a Sunday-afternoon interview and signs his goth-history books.",
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      "rating_count": 968,
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      "src": "Ticketmaster",
      "url": "https://www.ticketweb.com/event/songs-stories-from-the-tally-ho-theater-tickets/14277254",
      "confidence": 0.85,
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      "n": "Fifth-Anniversary Block Party at The Rail Park",
      "date": "2026-09-19",
      "w": "Sat 1–4 pm",
      "m": "Free · NoMa/Eckington",
      "c": "festival",
      "ll": [
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      "kids": [
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      ],
      "detail": "Saturday, September 19, 1–4pm at The Rail Park, free and open to all ages; expect food trucks, a beer garden (bring ID), and rotating performances from neighborhood groups.",
      "why": "Fifth-anniversary bash with 45-plus local vendors, a beer garden, and performances along the park's elevated tracks.",
      "rating": 4.5,
      "rating_count": 569,
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      },
      "tags": [
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      ],
      "src": "The Rail Park (via search)",
      "url": "https://www.therailpark.org/event/block-party-september-2026/",
      "confidence": 0.85,
      "traits": [
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      "featured_why": null,
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      "n": "The Dream and the Lie at National Gallery of Art",
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      "w": "Sat & Sun 1–4:30 pm",
      "m": "Free · National Mall, Washington, DC",
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      "detail": "Free screening of 'The Dream and the Lie' in the National Gallery's East Building Large Auditorium, part of the 'Late Summer, Early Widescreen' series; repeats Saturday Sept 19 (1:00-4:30 p.m.) and Sunday Sept 20 (2:00 p.m.). Seating is first-come.",
      "why": "A rare widescreen print gets its due in the East Building's big auditorium, no ticket required.",
      "rating": 4.8,
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      "src": "National Gallery of Art (via search)",
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      "n": "Chevy Chase DC Day on Connecticut Ave NW",
      "date": "2026-09-19",
      "w": "Sat 1 pm",
      "m": "Free",
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      "ll": [
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      "kids": [
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      ],
      "detail": "Starts at 1 pm along Connecticut Ave NW near the DC-Maryland line; expect vendors, activities, and local groups but check the Patch listing for the full schedule.",
      "why": "A neighborhood turns Connecticut Avenue into a block party for a day, no ticket required.",
      "rating": null,
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      "tags": [
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      "src": "Patch — Bethesda & Chevy Chase",
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      "n": "Turtle Island in 1776 at National Museum of the American Indian",
      "date": "2026-09-19",
      "w": "Sat 1–4 pm",
      "m": "Free · Washington, DC",
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      "detail": "Free symposium at the National Museum of the American Indian, Sept 19, 1–4pm, featuring Native and non-Native scholars on 18th-century tribal leadership and diplomacy.",
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      "tags": [
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        "lecture"
      ],
      "src": "The 51st — Civics Roundup",
      "url": "https://s.si.edu/46581ev?ref=51st.news",
      "confidence": 0.85,
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      "venue": "National Museum of the American Indian",
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      "n": "Road Riding Basics at Prince William St Lot",
      "date": "2026-09-19",
      "w": "Sat 2–5 pm",
      "m": "Free",
      "c": "outdoors",
      "ll": [
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      "detail": "Free WABA-run skills class teaching road positioning, lane changes, and traffic basics; meets at the Prince William St parking lot in Manassas. Register through the WABA event page; exact start time isn't listed.",
      "why": "Learn to hold your line in traffic before you're doing it for real on Manassas streets.",
      "rating": 4.4,
      "rating_count": 16,
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        "outdoors": 1
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      "tags": [
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        "bike skills",
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      ],
      "src": "WABA",
      "url": "https://waba.org/event/road-riding-basics-manassas-va/",
      "confidence": 0.82,
      "traits": [
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      "featured_why": null,
      "venue": "Prince William St Lot",
      "dates": [
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      "n": "Alebrije Painting Workshop at La Cosecha",
      "date": "2026-09-19",
      "w": "Sat 2–4 pm",
      "m": "Ticketed · Union Market District",
      "c": "arts",
      "ll": [
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      "kids": [
        "kid",
        "teen"
      ],
      "detail": "Two-hour guided painting workshop at La Cosecha on Sept 19, 2–4pm; tickets required, materials provided.",
      "why": "Paint your own alebrije, the fantastical folk-art creatures born in Oaxaca, inside La Cosecha's market hall.",
      "rating": 4.6,
      "rating_count": 1388,
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      "tags": [
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      "src": "Union Market District",
      "url": "https://unionmarketdc.com/event/alebrije-painting-workshop-2/",
      "confidence": 0.82,
      "traits": [
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      "featured": null,
      "featured_why": null,
      "venue": "La Cosecha",
      "dates": [
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      "n": "Jason Hibler at The Winery at Bull Run",
      "date": "2026-09-19",
      "w": "Sat 2–5 pm",
      "m": "Check price · Centreville, Virginia",
      "c": "music",
      "ll": [
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      "kids": [],
      "detail": "Saturday, September 19th, 2–5pm at The Winery at Bull Run in Centreville. No stated cover; expect wine-by-the-glass or bottle purchase, and bring a chair or blanket for the lawn.",
      "why": "Jason Hibler plays the lawn at Bull Run, so bring a blanket and let the afternoon go slow.",
      "rating": 4.2,
      "rating_count": 1367,
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        "outdoors": 0.7
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      "tags": [
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      "src": "The Winery at Bull Run (via search)",
      "url": "https://wineryatbullrun.com/calendar/",
      "confidence": 0.8,
      "traits": [
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        "live-music"
      ],
      "featured": null,
      "featured_why": null,
      "venue": "The Winery at Bull Run",
      "dates": [
        "2026-09-19"
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      "review": null
    },
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      "n": "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom at Round House Theatre",
      "date": "2026-09-19",
      "w": "Sat 2 pm",
      "m": "Ticketed (price varies) · Bethesda, MD",
      "c": "theater",
      "ll": [
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      "kids": [
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      ],
      "detail": "2pm Saturday matinee of August Wilson's Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, a co-production of Round House Theatre and Olney Theatre Center at Round House's Bethesda space. Ticket prices vary by seat; check roundhousetheatre.org for showtime specifics and pricing.",
      "why": "August Wilson's blues-drenched 1920s Chicago recording session hits different in a Saturday matinee.",
      "rating": 4.8,
      "rating_count": 430,
      "v": {
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        "outdoors": 0
      },
      "tags": [
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      ],
      "src": "baltimore.theater (via search)",
      "url": "https://baltimore.theater/theater/round-house-theatre/",
      "confidence": 0.85,
      "traits": [
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      "featured_why": null,
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      "n": "Ballroom Workshop at Glen Echo Park's Spanish Ballroom",
      "date": "2026-09-19",
      "w": "Sat 2:30–5:30 pm",
      "m": "$15",
      "c": "dance",
      "ll": [
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      "kids": [
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      ],
      "detail": "Saturday, Sept 19, 2:30–4:30pm workshop followed by an hour of instructor-led and social dancing in the Spanish Ballroom; tickets required, check the Glen Echo Park listing for price.",
      "why": "A multi-level ballroom workshop in Glen Echo's storied Spanish Ballroom, then an hour of social dancing to test what you learned.",
      "rating": 4.6,
      "rating_count": 1413,
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      },
      "tags": [
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      ],
      "src": "Glen Echo Park",
      "url": "https://glenechopark.org/events-calendar/event-detail/9571",
      "confidence": 0.85,
      "traits": [
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      "featured_why": null,
      "venue": "Glen Echo Park",
      "dates": [
        "2026-09-19"
      ],
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    },
    {
      "id": "national-mall-and_2026-09-19_franklin-delano-roosevelt-memorial",
      "n": "Ranger-Led Tour at FDR Memorial",
      "date": "2026-09-19",
      "w": "Sat & Sun 3–3:45 pm",
      "m": "See listing · The Mall",
      "c": "outdoors",
      "ll": [
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      "kids": [
        "kid",
        "teen"
      ],
      "detail": "Free 45-minute ranger-led tour, September 19–20, 2026, 3:00–3:45 pm. Meet at the bookstore inside the FDR Memorial on the Mall.",
      "why": "A ranger walks you through FDR's sprawling memorial, pointing out the details you'd otherwise just walk past.",
      "rating": 4.8,
      "rating_count": 140006,
      "v": {
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        "energy": 0.15,
        "social": 0.3,
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        "novelty": 0.3,
        "outdoors": 1
      },
      "tags": [
        "free",
        "ranger-led",
        "history"
      ],
      "src": "National Park Service",
      "url": "https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=20FF2C70-D41B-B05C-B574977383870A1E",
      "confidence": 0.85,
      "traits": [
        "gardens-parks",
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      ],
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      "featured_why": null,
      "venue": "National Mall and Memorial Parks",
      "dates": [
        "2026-09-19",
        "2026-09-20"
      ],
      "review": null
    },
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      "why": "Artists who did time turn resilience into paintings and poems, then sell them to you directly.",
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      "n": "\"What Remains\" Opening Reception at Mason Exhibitions Arlington",
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      "detail": "Opening reception runs 4–7pm on September 19, 2026, at Mason Exhibitions Arlington; the exhibition itself continues through November 21.",
      "why": "See Curlee Raven Holton's 'Power' anchor a reckoning with the Vietnam War at this Arlington opening.",
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      "n": "Matinée Presents: BIJOU at Flash",
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      "n": "\"I Am Mario\" + Q&A at AFI Silver's Latin American Film Festival",
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      "n": "Summer Walker at Broccoli City 2026",
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      "why": "Summer Walker headlines Broccoli City's return as a single amphitheater night, with kwn and Elmiene rounding out the bill.",
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      "n": "Rebecca Blumenstein & Diana Kapp at Politics and Prose",
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      "detail": "Talk runs 5–6pm Saturday, September 19 at Politics and Prose (5015 Connecticut Ave NW); arrive early for seating, cost not listed so check the bookstore's event page.",
      "why": "Two journalists dig into the history behind 'The Last Free Women' at P&P's Connecticut Ave flagship.",
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      "n": "Let the Cards Lead You Inward at 7350 Georgia Ave NW",
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      "why": "A quiet Friday evening spent flipping cards for creative prompts instead of scrolling your phone.",
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      "n": "Hoop Dreams at National Gallery of Art",
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      "why": "A free big-screen revisit of the 1994 basketball documentary that still hits harder than most sports movies made since.",
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      "n": "Author Next Door Panel at Busboys and Poets Anacostia",
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      "detail": "Panel and Q&A runs 5–7pm Sept 19 at Busboys and Poets Anacostia, featuring Michele Evans (Februaries), Armand P Lione (Native American History of Washington D.C.), Ayoka B (Love at Second Sight), and DC Film Collective Volume 1, followed by a book signing. Free, but reserve via Eventbrite.",
      "why": "Four local authors read their communities like love letters, then sign your copy over Busboys' 21st birthday cake.",
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      "n": "Park After Dark at Great Falls Tavern",
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      "why": "A 2001 Korean gem about friendship and drifting apart, in a tiny room that makes every screening feel like a discovery.",
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      "n": "Guest Carillonneurs at the Netherlands Carillon",
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      "src": "National Park Service",
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      "date": "2026-09-19",
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      "why": "Marc Maron brings his signature bleak-funny brain dump to the Warner, no bit too small to spiral into a rant.",
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      "why": "Guatemalan worship powerhouse Miel San Marcos brings a full-band, arena-scale praise night to The Anthem.",
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      "why": "A circus-and-specialty-acts show with a name that sounds like a dare — worth the mystery.",
      "rating": 4.6,
      "rating_count": 1053,
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      "src": "Ticketmaster",
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      "n": "Heather Fuller & Rod Smith at Rhizome DC",
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      "detail": "Rod Smith and Heather Fuller read Saturday, September 19, 7–10pm at Rhizome DC; sliding-scale $10–20 at the door.",
      "why": "Two mainstays of DC's small-press poetry scene read new work in a Takoma living-room-sized space.",
      "rating": 4.9,
      "rating_count": 85,
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      "detail": "Doors at 7pm Saturday, September 19 at Songbyrd Music House in Union Market; Keegan Del Rio and Miss Moon open. Tickets required, check Songbyrd's site for price.",
      "why": "A DC rock band drops its new album with two support acts, the kind of local bill worth catching before they're bigger.",
      "rating": 4.5,
      "rating_count": 1126,
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      "confidence": 0.85,
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      "n": "Steve Martin & Martin Short at DAR Constitution Hall",
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      "detail": "Steve Martin & Martin Short, with Jeff Babko and Steep Canyon Rangers, at DAR Constitution Hall on Saturday, September 19, 2026, 7:30 pm. Originally set for March; prior tickets are honored for this date.",
      "why": "Two comedy legends and their bluegrass sidekicks turn a Saturday night into a genuine occasion, not just another stand-up set.",
      "rating": 4.5,
      "rating_count": 3829,
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      "why": "Don West brings his rock set to the Atlantis with Kesmar opening, a small-room night for people who like their Saturdays loud.",
      "rating": 4.5,
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      "why": "United host Charlotte FC under the lights, and Audi Field's supporters' section is loud enough to make you forget it's a Saturday.",
      "rating": 4.6,
      "rating_count": 4066,
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      "detail": "Saturday, September 19, 2026, doors typically around 6:30 for the 7:30 PM show at Birchmere Music Hall. Seated venue, tickets via Ticketmaster; exact price not listed.",
      "why": "A full room singing sea shanties in unison is a stranger, better Saturday than you planned.",
      "rating": 4.6,
      "rating_count": 3328,
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      "confidence": 0.85,
      "traits": [
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      "why": "The Avett Brothers bring their banjo-fueled singalongs to Wolf Trap's open-air stage on a September night.",
      "rating": 4.8,
      "rating_count": 3061,
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      "src": "Ticketmaster",
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      "confidence": 0.9,
      "traits": [
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      "dates": [
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      "detail": "Sam Grisman Project plays Rams Head On Stage in Annapolis, doors for the 8 pm show; check Ticketmaster for remaining tickets and price.",
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      "why": "Paris Sashay of Hulu and Don't Tell Comedy fame headlines a Mt. Pleasant walk-up that beats another bar crawl.",
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      "detail": "District Zouk's Harvest Zouk Social runs 8:30pm to 1am at Glen Echo Park; tickets required, check the event page for pricing and whether a beginner lesson precedes the social.",
      "why": "Brazilian zouk's slow, sensual partner work takes over Glen Echo's ballroom for a harvest-themed night of dancing with strangers.",
      "rating": 4.6,
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      "detail": "Doors at 7:30 pm, show at 8:30 pm on September 19. Advance tickets $29.75, day-of $37.25.",
      "why": "Boston funk-rock outfit Ripe brings horns and hooks to U Street for a Saturday night that won't sit still.",
      "rating": 4.6,
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      "detail": "Doors for the 9 pm show on September 19, 2026 at The Theater at MGM National Harbor; tickets via Ticketmaster with prices that fluctuate by demand.",
      "why": "Vietnamese pop stars Khắc Việt and Nguyen Hong Nhung headline a rare touring stop at MGM's theater.",
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      "why": "An all-Karol G set turns Union Market District into a bilingual, bad-bunny-adjacent late-night singalong.",
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      "why": "An Amsterdam techno import headlines Flash's Club Level while the bar runs its own DJ sets downstairs.",
      "rating": 4.1,
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      "why": "Detroit house selector Ash Lauryn brings a proper club set to Edgewood's industrial-chic Mess Hall.",
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      "why": "A whole park given over to wobbly training wheels and confident teen riders alike, no entry fee required.",
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      "why": "A ranger walks you through Rock Creek Park's real Cold War intrigue, no trench coat required.",
      "rating": 4.5,
      "rating_count": 112,
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      "tags": [
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      "src": "National Park Service",
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      "n": "FreshFarm Farmers Market at Union Market District",
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      "w": "Sun 10 am–2 pm",
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      "why": "A Sunday ritual of local produce and stalls right in Union Market's own backyard.",
      "rating": 4.5,
      "rating_count": 6727,
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      "n": "Triumph Trek at The Rio",
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      "why": "A morning walk through The Rio's lakeside plaza before the shops open, no gym required.",
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      "rating_count": null,
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      "confidence": 0.72,
      "traits": [
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      "n": "Coffee and Critique at Glen Echo Park",
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      "m": "Free · Glen Echo, MD",
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      "detail": "Meets 10am–12pm at Glen Echo Park on September 20; free, walk-ins welcome, bring recent work to share and discuss with other photographers.",
      "why": "Free monthly photo critique where you bring prints and strangers actually look at them closely.",
      "rating": 4.6,
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      "n": "Tomorrow the Sun Will Rise Tour at The Phillips Collection",
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      "detail": "Members-only guided tour of the exhibition \"Tomorrow the Sun Will Rise,\" Sunday Sept 20, 10–11am, free with membership; arrive a few minutes early to check in.",
      "why": "An hour with a guide inside a Phillips exhibition beats wandering the galleries solo and guessing.",
      "rating": 4.7,
      "rating_count": 2302,
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      "why": "Local kids turn peace-building into paint and paper for a one-morning showcase in Rockville.",
      "rating": 4.3,
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      "tags": [
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      "src": "Patch — Bethesda & Chevy Chase",
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      "n": "Rachael Solo Performance at Keswick Vineyards",
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      "detail": "Volunteer session runs 1–5pm on September 20 at Tenley Library, sorting bricks for the Bricks4DC LEGO drive; drop in any time during the window.",
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      "detail": "Sunday, September 20, 1–3pm at Rhizome DC in Takoma; free, small donation encouraged, drop in and join the conversation.",
      "why": "A donation-based discussion group where strangers talk openly about death, not a support session, just candor.",
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      "n": "Thad Wilson Trio at Teaism Lafayette Park",
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      "detail": "Thad Wilson Trio plays two 45-minute sets from 1:30–3:30pm at Teaism Lafayette Park; tickets required via Eventbrite, price not listed.",
      "why": "Two sets of live jazz with tea and vegan ginger scones beats another loud Sunday brunch.",
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      "why": "A brand-new recital series opens with organist Angelo De Nicola, a quiet way to spend a Sunday afternoon downtown.",
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      "w": "Sun 2–5 pm",
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      "why": "Choral Arts turns Oktoberfest into a mass sing-along instead of another beer tent slog.",
      "rating": null,
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      "m": "Free · Washington, DC",
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      "detail": "Saturday, September 20, 2 to 5 pm at Sonny's Pizza, 3120 Georgia Ave NW. Free and open to the public; arrive early if you want to sample before it runs out.",
      "why": "Free chili, neighborhood bragging rights, and Sonny's Pizza doing its sixth annual cookout on Georgia Avenue.",
      "rating": null,
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      "src": "PoPville",
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      "confidence": 0.85,
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      "n": "Latin Spirits Walkaround Tasting at 1401 Pennsylvania Ave SE",
      "date": "2026-09-20",
      "w": "Sun 2–4 pm",
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      "src": "The 51st — Civics Roundup",
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      "rating_count": 11,
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      "rating_count": 427,
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      "n": "Washington Spirit at Chicago Stars FC",
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      "why": "Spirit hit the road to test Chicago Stars FC in Evanston, a rare chance to catch them outside DC.",
      "rating": 4.7,
      "rating_count": 61,
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      "m": "Ticketed · Washington",
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      "detail": "Session starts at 5:30 pm at Others Coffee; Craft Club guides you through painting with tapered candles, and canvases are provided—just show up, no experience needed.",
      "why": "Candles, canvases, and a coffee shop turned makeshift studio for one low-key, tipsy-free art night.",
      "rating": 5,
      "rating_count": 140,
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        "outdoors": 0
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      "tags": [
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      "src": "Partiful Explore DC",
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      "confidence": 0.8,
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      "n": "Bouquet Crafting & Flower Design at Edgewood Community Farm",
      "date": "2026-09-20",
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      "m": "Ticketed · Washington, DC",
      "c": "arts",
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      "detail": "Workshop runs Sunday, September 20, 2026 from 5:30–7:30 p.m. at Edgewood Community Farm (2304 2nd St NE); tickets required, price not listed.",
      "why": "Cut, arrange, and take home your own bouquet on a working urban farm in Edgewood.",
      "rating": null,
      "rating_count": null,
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      "tags": [
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      "src": "PoPville",
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      "confidence": 0.78,
      "traits": [
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      "featured": null,
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      "dates": [
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      "n": "Camila Meza at Blues Alley",
      "date": "2026-09-20",
      "w": "Sun 5:30 pm",
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      "detail": "Lecture starts 6pm at HIGHLINE RxR, 2010 Crystal Dr, Arlington; tickets required through Profs and Pints, arrive a little early for a seat.",
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      "why": "Jenna Raine brings her breezy pop-folk confessional style to a room built for it, with Alyssa Flaherty opening.",
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      "detail": "Doors for the 7 pm show at DAR Constitution Hall; general admission floor, 18+ suggested, tickets via Ticketmaster.",
      "why": "A TikTok-bred comedy-music act takes over Constitution Hall's grand stage for one very online night.",
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      "why": "Dutch soul singer Naomi Sharon brings her hushed, OVO-affiliated R&B to the Howard's ornate stage.",
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      "m": "Ticketed · Arlington",
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      "detail": "Damien Lemon performs at Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse on Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 7pm; tickets required via Ticketmaster.",
      "why": "Damien Lemon headlines a stand-up set at the Drafthouse, dinner and a show without leaving your seat.",
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      "why": "SNL alum Jay Pharoah brings his uncanny impressions to the Improv's intimate main room.",
      "rating": 4.6,
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      "why": "Erykah Badu and De La Soul share a bill under the stars at Wolf Trap's amphitheater, a genuine full-circle night.",
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      "detail": "Doors for the 7:30pm show at The Comedy Loft of DC in Dupont; there's a two-item food or drink minimum per person, so plan to eat or drink while you watch.",
      "why": "Dwain Watts and Barry S. Naylor host touring comics for a set that leans on crowd-sourced improv, not just scripted bits.",
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      "why": "Three under-the-radar acts share a bill on a Sunday night, the kind of lineup you brag about catching early.",
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      "detail": "Doors likely around 7pm for the 8pm show at Lincoln Theatre, September 20, 2026; ticket price varies by seat via Ticketmaster.",
      "why": "Men At Work's 'Down Under' still slaps, and the Lincoln's balcony seats make it feel like an event.",
      "rating": 4.6,
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      "detail": "Doors now 8:00 PM (moved back from 7:00) for the September 20, 2026 show; tickets via Ticketmaster are non-transferable until 72 hours before showtime.",
      "why": "The Killers' frontman goes solo at 9:30 Club, which means arena hooks in a room that holds 1,200 people.",
      "rating": 4.6,
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      "date": "2026-09-20",
      "w": "Sun 8 pm",
      "m": "Ticketed · Washington",
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      "kids": [
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      "detail": "Doors before the 8pm show on September 20, 2026, at The Anthem on The Wharf; Malcolm Todd headlines with 54 Ultra opening. Exact ticket price not listed—check Ticketmaster.",
      "why": "Malcolm Todd's breezy bedroom-pop hits the Anthem's big room, with 54 Ultra opening the night.",
      "rating": 4.6,
      "rating_count": 7439,
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