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Women’s Fest returns in Rehoboth
Queer Queens of Qomedy to headline
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Poppy Champlin (Photo courtesy Queer Queens of Qomedy)
Women’s Fest, hosted by CAMP Rehoboth, returns to downtown Rehoboth, Del., this weekend through Sunday.
Thursday the fest kicks off with a “welcome dance party” at Atlantic Sands Hotels and Conference Center (101 N. Boardwalk, Rehoboth Del.) from 7-10 p.m. Friday there will be various workshops and the Queer Queens of Qomedy Show at the Convention Center (229 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth, Del.) featuring Poppy Champlin, Jessica Kirson and Mimi Gonzalez at 8 p.m. Saturday has many events including the Fest Expo, bingo and more workshops. Sunday includes a jazz brunch from 11:30 a.m.- 2 p.m. and a closing party at 2:30 p.m.
Ticket packages vary and range from $10-100. For more details, visit camprehoboth.com.
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Celebrate July 4 with area fireworks displays
Festivities planned for National Mall, Baltimore, Rehoboth Beach
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The National Mall is the most popular place to watch the D.C. fireworks display; spread a blanket near the Washington Monument, the Jefferson Memorial, or the Lincoln Memorial. The 17-minute display starts at 9:09 p.m. and will be launched from both sides of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
In Baltimore, the Inner Harbor Fourth of July festivities will begin at 6 p.m. and the fireworks and drone show will begin at 9:30 p.m. downtown at the harbor.
The fireworks in Rehoboth Beach, Del., will be held on Saturday, July 6.
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Smithsonian Folklife Festival underway
‘Indigenous Voices of the Americas’ program held on the Mall
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The 2024 Smithsonian Folklife Festival takes place on the National Mall June 26–July 1, with the program “Indigenous Voices of the Americas: Celebrating the National Museum of the American Indian.”
Since 1967, the Smithsonian Folklife Festival has been held on the National Mall; events are free. Festival hours are 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m., with evening concerts Friday through Sunday from 5:30-7 p.m. For details on specific events, visit festival.si.edu/visit.
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The 2024 Arlington Pride Festival will be held Saturday, June 29 at 12 p.m. at Long Bridge Park.
This event will be a gathering of the community showcasing local talent, food, and vibrant entertainment. The event will be a celebration of diversity and love.
Attendance is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.
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