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The Weekend Scene: County fairs, summer concerts and more to do in the DC area

Nbcwashington · 🇺🇸 public United States · · 719 words · By Sophia Barnes; Tommy McFly
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Claim 1: “Otakon is taking over... Fri. to Sun., Washington Convention Center, $45-$110”
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Wikipedia and the official website confirm Otakon is an annual convention held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, but the specific dates (Fri-Sun) and price range ($45-$110) for the current instance are not explicitly confirmed in the provided snippets.
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web search NEUTRAL — Otakon (/ ˈoʊtəkɒn / OH-tə-kon) is an annual three-day anime convention held during July/August. From 1994 to 2016, it took place at the Baltimore Convention Center in Baltimore, Maryland 's Inner Har…
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Otakon
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web search NEUTRAL — 4 days ago · Convention of Otaku Generation. 2026 Hotel Blocks & Registration is open now! See all the attractions, events, and exhibits.
https://otakon.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — 2 days ago · All the information and details to get your journey started to Otakon, the annual convention of otaku generation!
https://otakon.com/2026registration/
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Claim 2: “Five films by acclaimed directors of the European Union’s Transatlantic Rising Stars Project will be screened at Hirshhorn (Sat., 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.).”
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Two independent sources confirm the event: The Georgetowner reports the Transatlantic Rising Stars Film Series at the Hirshhorn Museum on Saturday, and Cineuropa confirms the project involves five European filmmakers.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Ireland (Irish: Éire [ˈeːɾʲə] ), also known as the Republic of Ireland (Poblacht na hÉireann), is a country in Northwestern Europe. It consists of 26 of the 32 counties of the island of Ireland, with …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Republic_of_Ireland
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Cai-Göran Alexander Stubb (born 1 April 1968) is a Finnish politician serving as the president of Finland since 2024. A member of the National Coalition Party, he previously served as prime minister o…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander_Stubb
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The United States and the European Union began formal relations in 1953, when U.S. diplomats visited the European Coal and Steel Community (the EU precursor, created in 1951) in addition to the nation…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_Union–United_States_r…
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Claim 3: “Fairfax County Summer Carnival and Fair (Thurs. to Sun.), Prince William County Fair (July 31 to Aug. 8) and Fredericksburg Ag Fair (through Sun.).”
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Claim 4: “MahoganyBooks presents its third annual Black Books Matter Fest... Sat., 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., National Harbor, free”
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No evidence was found after searching for the Black Books Matter Fest by MahoganyBooks.
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Claim 5: “Souls of Mischief, 7 p.m. Friday, Union Stage, $34”
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Claim 6: “Washington Spirit plays the San Diego Wave FC at home... Sun., 4 p.m., Audi Field, $35+”
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Two independent sources confirm the Washington Spirit play San Diego Wave FC at Audi Field on Sunday, August 2, 2026.
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web search NEUTRAL — It looks like there are currently no tickets available for this event. Try the options below to find what you're looking for. Just a moment.Find tickets for Washington Spirit in Washington, DC at Audi…
https://www.ticketnetwork.com/tickets/7681214/washington-spi…
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web search NEUTRAL — SAN DIEGO - San Diego Wave FC (9-6-2, 29 points) travels to Washington, D.C., to face the Washington Spirit (11-3-3, 36 points) on Sunday, Aug. 2, at Audi Field.
https://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/san-diego…
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web search NEUTRAL — Lia Godfrey's second-half goal proved to be the difference as the San Diego Wave earned a hard-fought 1-0 victory over the Washington Spirit. Subscribe Now: / @nwslsoccer Follow us on:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZmNnxjgN0M
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Claim 7: “Jazzy Sundays in Anacostia is back! Sun., 4-6 p.m., 1234 Marion Barry Ave. SE, free”
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The evidence provided refers to a singer named Jazzy and electric wheelchairs, but contains no information regarding a 'Jazzy Sundays in Anacostia' event at 1234 Marion Barry Ave. SE.
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web search NEUTRAL — Yasmine Byrne (born 19 September 1996), better known as Jazzy, previously Jazzy Yaz, is an Irish singer-songwriter and DJ. She mainly performs dance-pop and synth-pop.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jazzy_(singer)
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web search NEUTRAL — Check out the many Jazzy® electric wheelchair models that we manufacture. They are sure to improve your mobility and quality of life. Find a local dealer today!
https://www.pridemobility.com/jazzy-power-chairs/models.asp
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web search NEUTRAL — Explore the cutting-edge features of the Jazzy wheelchair lineup, designed for comfort, performance, and mobility. Whether you need a compact, travel-friendly option or a powerful all-terrain companio…
https://jazzy-wheelchair.com/
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Claim 8: “The Art Museum of the Americas on the National Mall debuts its America 250 exhibit (Thurs., free).”
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The evidence provided lists general museums on the National Mall (National Museum of American History, National Gallery of Art, Smithsonian American Art Museum), but none mention an 'America 250' exhibit debuting on a Thursday.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Metropolitan Museum of Art, colloquially referred to as the Met, is an encyclopedic art museum in New York City. By floor area, it is the fourth-largest museum in the world and the largest art mus…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metropolitan_Museum_of_Art
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga (Portuguese pronunciation: [muˈzew nɐsiuˈnal dɨ ˈaɾtɐ̃ˈtiɣɐ]; MNAA), also known in English as the National Museum of Ancient Art, is a Portuguese national art museum …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Museum_of_Ancient_Art
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM; formerly the National Museum of American Art) is a museum in Washington, D.C., part of the Smithsonian Institution. Together with its branch museum, the Renw…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smithsonian_American_Art_Museu…
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Claim 9: “The Mubadala DC Open... Through Sun., Rock Creek Park Tennis Center”
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Multiple sources confirm the Mubadala DC Open takes place at the William H.G. FitzGerald Tennis Center in Rock Creek Park and runs through August 2nd (Sunday).
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Emma Raducanu (born 13 November 2002) is a British professional tennis player. She has reached a career-high singles ranking of world No. 10. In 2026, she is the British No. 1 in women's singles, havi…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emma_Raducanu
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Washington, D.C., has major league sports teams, popular college sports teams, and a variety of other team and individual sports. The Washington metropolitan area is also home to several major sports …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sports_in_Washington,_D.C.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Sixteenth Street Heights is a large predominantly residential neighborhood of rowhouses, duplexes, and American Craftsman and American Foursquare detached houses in Northwest Washington, D.C.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sixteenth_Street_Heights
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Claim 10: “Pete Hayes & the Contradictions, 7 p.m. Friday, Songbyrd, $17-$20”
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Claim 11: “Watkins Regional Park hosts a free concert with Groovespot Band (Thurs., 7-8:30 p.m.) and a free screening of “GOAT” (Fri., 8:30 p.m.) in Upper Marlboro.”
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The Park and Recreation calendar confirms the Groovespot Band is scheduled for July 30 (Thursday) at Watkins Regional Park. However, there is no evidence in the provided text regarding a screening of 'GOAT' on Friday.
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web search NEUTRAL — 301-218-6700 Watkins Regional Park 301 Watkins Park Drive, Upper Marlboro.Join us for amazing sounds under the summer sun! Concert Dates July 9: The Tribe – Cancelled July 16: I&I Riddim July 23: Ryan…
https://www.pgparks.com/event_list/watkins-concerts-in-the-p…
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web search NEUTRAL — Yandex Maps will help you find your destination even if you don't have the exact address — get a route for taking public transport, driving, or walking.
https://yandex.com/maps
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web search NEUTRAL — SIDEMEN $100,000 VS $100 THEME PARK (EUROPE EDITION)Sidemen7.7M • 1y agoLivePlaylist ()Mix (50+). 23:22. W2S, George Clarke & Arthur TV Take a Pro Footballer TestJCC367K • 1y agoLivePlaylist ()Mix (50…
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Claim 12: “Hilary Duff’s sold-out show. Sun., Jiffy Lube Live, $77+”
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Claim 13: “Chance the Rapper... celebrates 10 years of his history-making indie rap mixtape, “Coloring Book,” with fellow Chicago rapper Vic Mensa opening. Sat., Wolf Trap, $69+”
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Claim 14: “Some Velvet Sidewalk, 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Quarry House Tavern, $15”
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Claim 15: “Colombian superstar Karol G is bringing her Viajando Por El Mundo Tropitour to Northwest Stadium. Sun., Landover, $185+”
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No evidence was found after searching for Karol G's performance at Northwest Stadium.
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Claim 16: “Metric, Broken Social Scene and Stars, 5:30 p.m. Saturday, The Anthem, $74.80”
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Claim 17: “watch “Apollo 13” at The Wharf (Weds.) and “A League of Their Own” at the Library of Congress (Thurs.) under the stars.”
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The provided evidence consists of general movie search engines and unrelated Wikipedia entries; there is no mention of specific screenings of 'Apollo 13' at The Wharf or 'A League of Their Own' at the Library of Congress.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Geraldine Sherman (born Geraldine Judith Schoenmann) known as Dena Hammerstein, is a British actress and writer, and theatre producer. She was the third wife of James Hammerstein, and after his death …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Pinxton is a village and civil parish in Derbyshire on the western boundary of Nottinghamshire, England, just south of the Pinxton Interchange at Junction 28 of the M1 motorway where the A38 road meet…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pinxton
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Human League are an English synth-pop band formed in Sheffield in 1977. Initially an experimental electronic outfit, the group signed to Virgin Records in 1979 and later attained widespread commer…
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