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The Weekend Scene: Emancipation Day and more to do in the DC area, through April 19

Nbcwashington · · 1120 words · By Sophia Barnes; Tommy McFly
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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 28 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “District Sounds 2026... Sat., 3 p.m., District Pier at The Wharf, $6 to $12”
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The web results discuss restaurants and event services in Los Angeles, not a 'District Sounds 2026' event at the Wharf in DC.
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web search NEUTRAL — Experience a modern take on farm fresh dining, plus the best cocktails hand crafted in our comfortable industrial space on the Bloc in downtown Los Angeles.
https://www.districtdtla.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — DISTRICT, 700 West 7th St, Los Angeles, CA 90017, 1293 Photos, (213) 612-3185, Event planning and management services, Bartending services, Venue rental
https://www.yelp.com/biz/district-los-angeles-2
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web search NEUTRAL — 3 days ago · Unwind in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles with District’s daily Happy Hour at the bar inside the Sheraton Grand Los Angeles. Available every day from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM, this experience…
https://www.opentable.com/district-los-angeles
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Claim 2: “Heavenly, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Black Cat, $35.65”
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Claim 3: “Sherri Shepherd's... stand-up in The Make It Make Sense tour... Sat., 7 p.m., Lisner Auditorium, $51.80+”
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One source mentions Sherri Shepherd's 'Make It Make Sense Tour' at District Music Hall, and another mentions Lisner Auditorium has 2026 events, but the specific time, date, and price for Lisner are not corroborated across multiple sources.
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web search NEUTRAL — Tickets at Lisner Auditorium Okrug Kolumbija, viagogo - buy & sell concert, sport, theatre tickets.
https://www.stubhub.com/lisner-auditorium-tickets/venue/2241…
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web search NEUTRAL — Whether on stage or screen, Sherri Shepherd’s magnetic personality and hilarious sense of humor never fails to delight audiences. Her multifaceted career includes roles in several acclaimed television…
https://districtmusichall.com/e/sherri-shepherd-make-it-make…
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web search NEUTRAL — Buy tickets for an upcoming concert at Lisner Auditorium. List of all concerts taking place in 2026 at Lisner Auditorium in Washington.
https://www.songkick.com/venues/1100-lisner-auditorium
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Claim 4: “Landowner, 7 p.m. Saturday, Rhizome, $15-$25”
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Claim 5: “the parade, which kicks off at 9th Street NW and Pennsylvania Ave NW at 1:30”
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The 'Weekend Scene' source explicitly states the parade kicks off at 9th Street NW and Pennsylvania Ave NW at 1:30.
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web search NEUTRAL — Emancipation Day is observed in many former European colonies in the West Indies and parts of the United States on various dates to commemorate the emancipation of slaves of African descent.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emancipation_Day
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web search NEUTRAL — As you make your way over, enjoy the parade, which kicks off at 9th Street NW and Pennsylvania Ave NW at 1:30. It’s sure to be a day of joy and reflection on the fight for equality. Emancipation Day c…
https://www.nbcwashington.com/entertainment/the-scene/the-we…
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web search NEUTRAL — Emancipation Day Parade closures. From Friday, April 17 at 7 p.m. until Monday, April 20 at 5 a.m., the following streets will be posted as Emergency No Parking and closed to vehicle traffic: Pennsylv…
https://wjla.com/news/local/traffic-alert-roads-closed-penn-…
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Claim 6: “Wat Tummaprateip's Songkran Festival... Sat. and Sun., Accokeek, free”
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Claim 7: “The Savor Bowie Spring Food, Wine, & Music Festival... Sat. and Sun., Bowie Town Center, free entry”
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Claim 8: “Pickle & International Food Festival hosted by Crooked Run Fermentation... Sat. and Sun., Sterling, Virginia, $5-$25”
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Claim 9: “Filmfest DC... will open with a screening of French rom-com “Colours of Time” hosted by News4’s Eun Yang.”
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Claim 10: “Oddisee teams up with the Georgetown University Orchestra to headline District Sounds 2026”
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The web results for this claim are completely irrelevant, discussing French auto insurance in 2026 rather than a music event.
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web search NEUTRAL — Apr 16, 2026 · Quelle est la meilleure assurance auto en 2026 ? Retrouvez notre classement des meilleurs assureurs pour protéger votre voiture !
https://www.lesfurets.com/assurance-auto/choisir/meilleure
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web search NEUTRAL — Sep 26, 2025 · En 2026, les cotisations d’assurance auto vont augmenter de 5% en moyenne. Découvrez pourquoi tous les conducteurs sont concernés et comment limiter la hausse.
https://www.lesfurets.com/assurance-auto/actualites/assuranc…
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web search NEUTRAL — Apr 16, 2026 · Une Assurance Auto Pas Chère en 2026, ça vous tente ? Découvrez nos partenaires les moins chers pour vous, mais aussi les modèles de voiture à privilégier.
https://www.lesfurets.com/assurance-auto/prix/pas-cher
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Claim 11: “The “That’s So Vintage” pop-up market... Sat. and Sun., 1850 K St NW, 5th Floor, $6-$30”
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No evidence was found after searching for this claim.
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Claim 12: “Maryland adopting a state shark”
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The provided evidence includes general information about Maryland from Wikipedia and official sites, but contains no mention of the state adopting a state shark.
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web search NEUTRAL — Maryland (US: / ˈmɛrɪlənd / ⓘ) [b] is a state in the Mid-Atlantic [9] and Southeastern [10] regions of the United States. It borders Virginia to its south, West Virginia to its west, Pennsylvania to i…
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maryland
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web search NEUTRAL — An official website of the state of Maryland connecting you to benefits, services, businesses, education, and government information.
https://www.maryland.gov/
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web search NEUTRAL — Jan 18, 2024 · Physical map of Maryland showing major cities, terrain, national parks, rivers, and surrounding countries with international borders and outline maps. Key facts about Maryland.
https://www.worldatlas.com/maps/united-states/maryland
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Claim 13: “the festivities are moving to 13th and Pennsylvania Avenue NW due to high demand”
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The Georgetowner explicitly states that the concert will be at 1301 13th St. NW, on the corner of 13th St. and Pennsylvania Avenue NW.
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web search NEUTRAL — D.C. Emancipation Day Celebrations Are This Sunday.The concert will be 1301 13th St. NW, on the corner of 13th St. and Pennsylvania Avenue NW. More information can be found here.
https://georgetowner.com/articles/2026/04/15/weekend-roundup…
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web search NEUTRAL — Pennsylvania is the fifth-most populous state in the country, with over 13 million residents as of the 2020 United States census. Pennsylvania has the ninth-highest by population density, and is the 3…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pennsylvania
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web search NEUTRAL — Starting location: Intersection of Pennsylvania Ave NW and 10th St NW. Ending location: Freedom Plaza, 1455 Pennsylvania Avenue NW. Those interested in participating in the parade can RSVP here. DC Em…
https://dc.gov/release/mayor-bowser-host-dc-emancipation-day…
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Claim 14: “Rapper T.I. is headlining!”
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A news report explicitly states that 'Rapper T.I. headlines the 21st Emancipation Day Concert' in 2026.
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web search NEUTRAL — Clifford Joseph Harris Jr., known professionally as T.I. or Tip, is an American rapper and actor. Born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, Harris is credited as a pioneer of the hip-hop subgenre trap musi…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T.I.
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web search NEUTRAL — Sunday’s D.C. Emancipation Day parade, festival and free concert lined up with another historic event: On April 19, 1866, thousands of Black Washingtonians gathered at Franklin Park for the city’s fir…
https://wtop.com/dc/2026/04/dc-emancipation-day-events-bring…
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web search NEUTRAL — Emancipation Day 2026 festivities included a parade that lined Pennsylvania Avenue and a concert featuring internationally known artists such as T.I. and Mya.Rapper T.I. headlines the 21st Emancipatio…
https://afro.com/district-leaders-residents-and-visitors-cel…
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Claim 15: “Picker’s Paradise... Sat., 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., 302 Parker Court SE, Leesburg, $5 admission”
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Claim 16: “Pink on the Pier... Sat., 4-7 p.m., Freedom Pier at National Harbor, $44.52”
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Claim 17: “Filmfest DC... April 16-26, most screenings at Regal Gallery Place, $15”
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Claim 18: “Chameleons, 8 p.m. Friday, Black Cat, $35.65”
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This claim was extracted as a checkable statement from the article. eFinder labels it pending based on the available evidence and source context shown below.
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Claim 19: “Watch “Freaky Friday” under the open sky for Rosslyn Cinema. Thurs., movie starts about 7:30 p.m., NOW Pop-Up Park, free”
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This claim was extracted as a checkable statement from the article. eFinder labels it pending based on the available evidence and source context shown below.
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Claim 20: “He’s taking the stage with Grammy winners Mýa and Tye Tribbett, plus locals like Backyard Band.”
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While evidence confirms Mýa is a Grammy winner and performed at the event, there is no corroborating evidence in the provided search results for Tye Tribbett or Backyard Band performing at this specific concert.
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web search NEUTRAL — Mýa has also ventured into acting across film, television, broadway, and gaming. She made her cinematic debut in the thriller In Too Deep (1999). She has since appeared in roles in films including Chi…
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mya_(singer)
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web search NEUTRAL — The official site of Grammy Award-winning recording artist Mýa. Stream new music, explore her full catalog, and get the latest updates.
https://myamya.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — 3 days ago · Mýa's new album "Retrospect" is a joyful tribute to 1970s and '80s funk and soul, featuring Too Short, 21 Savage and Snoop Dogg.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/music/2026/05/1…
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Claim 21: “"44: The Musical"... April 18 to May 10, Shakespeare Theatre Company's Klein Theatre, $44+”
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Claim 22: “Cut Worms, 7 p.m. Friday, Union Stage, $34”
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Claim 23: “Leesburg Flower & Garden Festival... Sat. and Sun., free”
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Claim 24: “SpringFest... Sat., noon to 8 p.m., free [in Ellicott City]”
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Claim 25: “King Tuff, 7 p.m. Sunday, Songbyrd, $25/$28”
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Claim 26: “Shakespeare's Birthday Celebration hosted by the Folger... Sat., 11 a.m., Folger Shakespeare Library, free”
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Claim 27: “Holy F---, 7 p.m. Thursday (doors), Pearl Street Warehouse, $27”
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Claim 28: “Patti LaBelle headlining the Daughters of the American Revolution’s America 250 celebration”
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info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.