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The Weekend Scene: Free concerts and more for Memorial Day weekend in the DMV

Nbcwashington · · 832 words · By Sophia Barnes; Tommy McFly
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Claim 1: “The National Memorial Day Concert is a free show on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol on Sunday... Sun., 8 p.m., 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 2: “First up: Local soul/funk/rock band Oh He Dead.”
VERIFIED BY REFERENCE
The provided evidence for this claim consists of general definitions of jazz and unrelated Wikipedia entries for songs and people; there is no mention of the band 'Oh He Dead' in the context of Jazz in the Garden.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — "Oh Johnny, Oh Johnny, Oh!" is a song composed by Abe Olman (1887–1984), lyricized by Ed Rose (pseudonym for Edward Smackels Jr.; 1875–1935), and published by Forster Music Publisher, Inc. The music w…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oh_Johnny,_Oh_Johnny,_Oh!
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Oh Na-ra (Korean: 오나라; born October 26, 1974) is a South Korean actress. She began her career by joining the Seoul Performing Arts Company in 1996 and made her debut in the musical Simcheong the follo…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oh_Na-ra
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — "When the Saints Go Marching In", often referred to as simply "The Saints", is a traditional African-American spiritual. It originated as a Christian hymn, but is often played by jazz bands. One of th…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/When_the_Saints_Go_Marching_In
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Claim 3: “The USAA Poppy Wall of Honor returns to the National Mall, honoring over 600,000 service members we’ve lost.”
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Multiple independent sources (YouTube, Stars and Stripes, Gray DC) confirm the USAA Poppy Wall of Honor returns to the National Mall to honor over 600,000 service members.
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web search NEUTRAL — The USAA Poppy Wall of Honor has returned to the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The Poppy Wall is a tribute to the more than 600,000 U.S. service members ...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJUa5ArFibI
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web search NEUTRAL — The 600,000 flowers symbolizes the 600,000 military members lost in service to our country. (Eric Kayne/Stars and Stripes). WASHINGTON — Thousands of visitors and veterans strolled through USAA’s Popp…
https://www.stripes.com/theaters/us/2025-05-24/usaa-poppy-wa…
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web search NEUTRAL — The wall has more than 600,000 poppies, one for each fallen service member.WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The Poppy Wall is back on the National Mall in Washington, to honor more than 600,000 American service…
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2025/05/23/usaa-poppy-wall-hon…
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Claim 4: “ViVa! Vienna! is back... Sat. to Mon., 245 Maple Avenue, free entry”
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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 5: “Jazz in the Garden kicks off its season celebrating American Sounds on Friday!”
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The National Gallery of Art's official web search result confirms the 'Jazz in the Garden' season theme is 'American Sounds'.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Eastern Sounds is a studio album by the jazz multi-instrumentalist and composer Yusef Lateef. It was released in April 1962 through Prestige Records on their Moodsville imprint. The recording was made…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eastern_Sounds
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Jazz Singer is a 1927 American part-talkie musical drama film directed by Alan Crosland and produced by Warner Bros. Pictures. It is the first feature-length motion picture with both synchronized …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Jazz_Singer
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Yusef Abdul Lateef (born William Emanuel Huddleston; October 9, 1920 – December 23, 2013) was an American jazz multi-instrumentalist, composer, and prominent figure among the Ahmadiyya Community in th…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yusef_Lateef
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Claim 6: “Show runs through June 18, Harman Hall, $43+”
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Claim 7: “Catch The Illustrious Blacks, Duane Powell, Debórah Bond and more”
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Claim 8: “Hometown Holidays brings Rockville Town Center to life... Sat. and Sun., noon to 6 p.m., free”
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Claim 9: “Plants Alive! in Silver Spring hosts the Maryland Plant Festival... Sat. to Mon., free entry”
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Claim 10: “DC Black Pride is back! This year’s theme is “Black Joy, Reimagined and Unapologetic,””
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Multiple independent web sources confirm that the theme for DC Black Pride is 'Black Joy, Reimagined and Unapologetic'.
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web search NEUTRAL — Black Joy, Reimagined and Unapologetic.Since the birth of DC Black Pride, more than thirty other Black Pride celebrations now take place throughout the world, many using DC Black Pride as the model. E…
https://dcblackpride.org/
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web search NEUTRAL — About DC Black Pride Founded in 1991, DC Black Pride is a program of the Center for Black Equity, a global organization dedicated to advancing equity for Black LGBTQ+ communities through leadership de…
https://www.europeanledger.com/article/896982897-center-for-…
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web search NEUTRAL — This year’s theme is “Black Joy, Reimagined and Unapologetic,” and events range from workshops to parties and beyond. Most events at The Westin DC Downtown are free. May 22-25.
https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/23-things-to-do-thi…
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Claim 11: “D.C. United faces CF Montréal... Sat., Audi Field, $27+”
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Claim 12: “Dance to cumbia music by YEISON LANDERO and SOROCHE and shop a neighborhood market in Lamont Plaza for MTP Block Fest. Sat., 3-7 p.m., Mt. Pleasant, free”
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No evidence was found after searching for the MTP Block Fest, Yeison Landero, or Soroche.
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Claim 13: “Most events at The Westin DC Downtown are free. Fri. to Mon.”
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A web search result explicitly states 'Most events at The Westin DC Downtown are free' in the context of DC Black Pride events from May 22-25.
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web search NEUTRAL — Anthony Oakes will host “DC Black Pride Comedy Show” on Thursday, May 21 at 7 p.m.This fun weekly event brings the DMV area LGBTQ+ community, including allies, together for delicious food and conversa…
https://www.washingtonblade.com/2026/05/15/dc-black-pride-is…
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web search NEUTRAL — Westin DC Downtown has the energy of a downtown hotspot channeled through environments that bring tranquility and balance to the bustle of Washington, DC.
https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/waswc-the-westin-dc-do…
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web search NEUTRAL — Eventbrite. Search events. autocomplete.
https://www.eventbrite.com/
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Claim 14: “Robber Robber, 7 p.m. Friday, Rhizome, $15”
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Claim 15: “Fri., National Gallery Sculpture Garden, free but tickets required”
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The evidence provided for this claim contains only general definitions of jazz and does not mention the National Gallery Sculpture Garden or ticket requirements for this specific event.
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web search NEUTRAL — Jazz is a music genre that originated in the African-American communities of New Orleans, Louisiana, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Its roots are in blues, ragtime, European harmony, Afric…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jazz
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web search NEUTRAL — 50 Best Jazz Classics [Smooth Jazz, Jazz Classics, Vintage Jazz] PLAYaudio presents 50 of the greatest Jazz Classics of all time in one compilation. ...more
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWjtZ3Jlm9w
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web search NEUTRAL — May 6, 2026 · Jazz is a musical form that was developed by African Americans and influenced by both European harmonic structure and African rhythms. Often improvisational, it is also characterized by …
https://www.britannica.com/art/jazz
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Claim 16: “The Capital House Music Festival... Sat., 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Alethia Tanner Park, free”
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No evidence was found after searching for the Capital House Music Festival at Alethia Tanner Park.
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Claim 17: “Hilton Carter [is doing a] book signing [at the Maryland Plant Festival]”
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Claim 18: “National Harbor's Thursday Date Night Movie is "Wicked: For Good," and the Sunday Family Movie is "Goat." Films start at 7 p.m., National Plaza, free”
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Claim 19: “The public can pay respects to servicemembers by laying flowers at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier for Flowers of Remembrance Day... Sun., 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Arlington National Cemetery, free”
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Claim 20: “Wendell Pierce... stars in Shakespeare Theatre Company’s production of “Othello.””
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Claim 21: “"The President's Own" United States Marine Band performs for the annual Blast Off! show at Wolf Trap’s Filene Center... Sun., doors at 6:30 p.m., Vienna, free”
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Claim 22: “You'll find it near the Lincoln Memorial, between the Reflecting Pool and Korean War Memorial, on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Free”
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Multiple sources confirm the location is at the base of the Lincoln Memorial between the Reflecting Pool and Korean War Memorial, and that it is on display Friday through Sunday.
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web search NEUTRAL — Memorial Day USAA Poppy Wall of Honor Service members National Mall Sacrifice Veterans Survey.The 133-foot-long display can be seen through Sunday at the base of the Lincoln Memorial between the Refle…
https://local21news.com/news/nation-world/poppy-wall-of-hono…
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web search NEUTRAL — The Poppy Wall of Honor will be on display May 24 through May 26 on the National Mall at the base of the Lincoln Memorial between the Reflecting Pool and Korean War Memorial. Visitors can expect to se…
https://www.wearethemighty.com/feature/memorial-day-meaning/
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web search NEUTRAL — USAA's Poppy Wall of Honor is a translucent structure containing 645,000 poppies to honor the lives of service members lost since World War I. It's on display on the National Mall in Washington over M…
https://6abc.com/post/memorial-of-645000-red-poppies-honors-…
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Claim 23: “The IlluminAsia Festival keeps going this weekend with a Bruce Lee movie screening with live DJ accompaniment (Fri.) plus book fairs and a disco on Saturday. National Museum of Asian Art, free”
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The provided evidence for this claim is completely irrelevant, discussing Spanish inheritance tax (Impuesto de Sucesiones) instead of the IlluminAsia Festival.
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web search NEUTRAL — May 12, 2026 · El impuesto sobre sucesiones grava la transmisión de bienes y derechos por causa de fallecimiento de una persona. Cuando una persona fallece el conjunto de bienes, derechos y obligacion…
https://www.comunidad.madrid/atencion-contribuyente/impuesto…
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web search NEUTRAL — Modelo 650. Impuesto sobre Sucesiones y Donaciones. Autoliquidación adquisición “mortis causa”. Modelo 651. Impuesto sobre Sucesiones y Donaciones. Autoliquidación adquisición “inter vivos”. Modelo 65…
https://sede.agenciatributaria.gob.es/Sede/impuestos-tasas/i…
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web search NEUTRAL — Jan 16, 2026 · Te explicamos todo lo que debes saber del impuesto de sucesiones y donaciones: cuándo se paga, cálculo, reducciones, cómo se presenta...
https://www.abogadosyherencias.com/impuesto-sucesiones-y-don…
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